Three Skeleton Key

What becomes of the three lighthouse attendants?

• One man returns to the key; two refuse to go back to the lighthouse.

• Two men return to Three Skeleton Key; the third man dies.

• One man returns to the key; one goes insane; one dies.

• Two men return to the island; the third man is too frightened to return.

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Which of the following details found early in the story enables you to predict that "Three Skeleton Key" will be a frightening tale?

• The history of the rock

• The narrator's history

• The work that had to be done at the lighthouse

• The revolving beam of light

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Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?

• A man dreams of the three convicts' skeletons.

• Some of the rats fall into the ocean and are eaten by sharks.

• The narrator sees the Dutch ship heading for the island.

• The narrator sees a tug pulling a barge covered with raw meat.

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What is the primary setting of 'Three Skeleton Key'?

• A) A bustling city

• B) A deserted island

• C) A lighthouse on a rocky island

• D) A small village

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Three Skeleton Key' to create suspense?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Foreshadowing

• C) Simile

• D) Alliteration

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What is the main conflict in 'Three Skeleton Key'?

• A) Man vs. Nature

• B) Man vs. Man

• C) Man vs. Society

• D) Man vs. Technology

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How do the characters in 'Three Skeleton Key' initially react to the ship approaching the island?

• A) They are excited to see visitors.

• B) They are indifferent and continue their work.

• C) They are alarmed and prepare for danger.

• D) They are confused and unsure of what to do.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What role do the rats play in 'Three Skeleton Key'?

• A) They are a minor nuisance.

• B) They are a symbol of good luck.

• C) They are the main antagonists.

• D) They are pets of the lighthouse keepers.

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Which character trait best describes the narrator of 'Three Skeleton Key'?

• A) Cowardly

• B) Brave

• C) Indifferent

• D) Reckless

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What is the outcome for the rats at the end of 'Three Skeleton Key'?

• A) They take over the lighthouse.

• B) They are captured and tamed.

• C) They are driven away by a rescue team.

• D) They leave the island on their own.

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