Short Stories Review

Which of the following characters DID apologize for what they did wrong?

• Montresor

• Mrs. Price

• Mathilde

• Roger

Answer explanation

Jim is the correct choice as he is not hunted by another person. Rainsford and General Zaroff are involved in a deadly hunt, while Ulrich von Gradwitz is hunted by his rival in 'The Interlopers'.

True or False: In "Eleven," Rachel feels confident and happy about her eleventh birthday.

• True

• False

True or False: In "Eleven," the protagonist feels older and more mature on her birthday.

• True

• False

In which of the following stories does a character's pride lead to their downfall?

• "The Cask of Amontillado"

• "The Necklace"

• "The Gift of the Magi"

• "The Interlopers"

Which of the following characters demonstrated selfless love for her significant other?

• Madame Forestier

• Della Dillingham Young

• Travis

• Mathilde Loisel

Answer explanation

Della Dillingham Young, from O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi," exemplifies selfless love by sacrificing her long, beautiful hair to buy a gift for her husband, showcasing her deep affection and willingness to give up her most prized possession.

In which of the following stories did a poor couple give up their most prideful possessions?

• "The Necklace"

• "A Sound of Thunder"

• "The Gift of the Magi"

• "The Interlopers"

Answer explanation

In "The Gift of the Magi," a poor couple sacrifices their most prized possessions—her hair and his watch—to buy each other Christmas gifts, demonstrating their love and selflessness.

Which of the following characters borrowed something from a friend and lost it?

• Della Dillingham Young

• Ulrich von Gradwitz

• Rachel

• Mathilde Loisel

Answer explanation

Mathilde Loisel borrowed a necklace from her friend for a fancy event and lost it, leading to significant consequences in her life. This directly aligns with the question about borrowing and losing something.

In which of the following stories does someone get a bad haircut?

• "Thank you, Ma'am"

• "The Necklace"

• "The Gift of the Magi"

• "The Interlopers"

Answer explanation

In "The Gift of the Magi," Della sells her hair to buy a gift for Jim, resulting in a bad haircut. This act highlights the theme of sacrifice in the story.

In which of the following stories did someone injure someone a thousand times?

• "The Interlopers"

• "The Gift of the Magi"

• "The Cask of Amontillado""

• "The Necklace"

Answer explanation

In 'The Most Dangerous Game', the protagonist and his pursuer engage in a deadly game of survival, mirroring the behavior of a cat and mouse. This dynamic is central to the story, unlike the other options.

What unexpected event occurs at the end of "The Interlopers"?

• The arrival of a rescue team

• The appearance of wolves

• The reconciliation of the families

• The discovery of a hidden treasure