Short Story Assessment

In “The Interlopers,” Ulrich begins to regret the way he has treated Georg. This is an example of _____ conflict.

• Individual v. individual
• Individual v. self
• Individual v. nature
• Individual v. animal

The part of the story in which Georg and Ulrich come face-to-face in the woods before the tree falls on them would be what part of the Plot Diagram?

• Narrative hook
• Rising action
• Climax
• Falling action

What is the theme of “The Interlopers”?

• Crime does not pay?
• A child’s life is precious.
• Don’t play with matches.
• Selfish pride can be one’s downfall.

Which of the following is not a type of conflict?

• Individual v. Individual
• Individual v. self
• Individual v. nature
• Individual v. animal

The word omniscient means _____.

• Only knowing part of it
• All-knowing
• Only knowing one person’s thoughts
• Only the protagonist’s thoughts

“Appreciate your loved ones while you have them is an example of a ____________.

• Narrative hook
• Resolution
• Denouement
• Theme

Old Woman Swamp and Horsehead Landing are examples of _____.

• Characterization
• Point of view
• Setting
• Onomatopoeia

“The Gift of the Magi” is about _____.

• Pride
• Selfless love
• Greed
• Anger

The part of “The Gift of the Magi” in which Jim and Della are relieved after they exchange gifts is what part of the plot?

• Rising action
• Climax
• Falling action
• Narrative hook

The setting of”The Gift of the Magi” is ____.

• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• New Year’s Day
• St. Patrick’s Day