Short Stories

How does the title "Rain, Rain, Go Away" relate to the story?

• It states what the Sakkaros must have wished all the time.

• It tells you before you start reading that the story is no real.

• It relates to how rain ruined the trip to Murphy's Park.

Which story is it?

• Christmas Day in the Morning

• Charles

• Rain, Rain, Go Away

• The Captain and his Horse

Which of these events happen LAST in "Rain, Rain, Go Away"?

• The Sakkaros buy cotton candy for the Wrights.

• Mrs. Sakkaro carefully gets a glass of water for Mrs. Wright.

• The Sakkaros start running toward their house.

What lesson can be learned from "Christmas Day in the Morning"?

• Childhood emotions are stronger than adult emotions.

• Remembering how you loved in the past can help you feel love again.

• Children should not neglect their parents on holidays.

Which of these details helps Sherlock Holmes solve the case in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band"?

• A spotted handkerchief worn by gypsies.

• A dog leash in Roylott's room.

• The dogcart Helen used at the beginning of the story.

The narrator says that the Baron was "in his way, a solider, too." What does the comment foreshadow?

• The hunt for the kongoni.

• The Baron's large , dark eyes.

• The colonel's story about the Baron being decorated for bravery.

Which statement is true about jimmy Valentine in "A Retrieved Reformation"?

• Jimmy is a criminal who becomes an honest citizen.

• Jimmy is finally tracked down and captured by a famous detective.

• Jimmy is an innocent man who spent time in prison for a crime he did not commit.

One conflict in "A Retrieved Reformation" is between:

• Jimmy and Annabel, the banker's daughter.

• Jimmy's profession and his desire to change.

• Jimmy and Mr. Adams, the owner of the bank.

Why is the title important to the story Charles?

• Charles is the best friend of the author's son.

• Charles is the name of a character invented by the author's son.

• Charles helps the author's son adjust to a new school.

Label each part of the following plot mountain.

Ex: A=wodhio

B-wdoihwi

Answer explanation

Answers:

A= Exposition

B=Rising Action

C=Climax

D=Falling Action

E:Resolution