Short Stories Flashcards

1
Q

What are the three essential parts of a tri-dimensional sketch?

A

Physiological
Sociological
Psychological

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2
Q

The name of the girl in the story Hills Like White Elephants

A

Jig

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3
Q

Which character survives in The Twins?

A

Lucy

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4
Q

Which character in The Boat read Ivanhoe and considered it a waste of time?

A

Jenny (the mother)

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5
Q

What is the name of the mother in A Field of Wheat?

A

Martha

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6
Q

What is the name of the nurse in Happy Dens?

A

Nurse Lamb

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7
Q

In Happy Dans which individual mentioned he ran for mayor?

A

Peter

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8
Q

What if the definition of Idiosyncrasies

A

something that is unique to you

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9
Q

What are the three types of irony?

A

Dramatic
Verbal
Situational

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10
Q

In Doubting Castle, the character has an ————— when he finds the key called promise. Fill in the blank.

A

Epiphany

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11
Q

What is the main theme of Twins by Eric Wright?

A

The schemer falls into the pit which he digs for others.

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12
Q

In A Field of Wheat which weather phenomenon ruins the wheat crop?

A

Hail

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12
Q

In Twins how does Lucy find out about her husband’s plan?

A

By looking for a set of pliers

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12
Q

In A Field of Wheat which character is scolded for bathing in the trough?

A

Joe

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13
Q

In Happy Dens what does Red Riding Hood have in her basket?

A

Carrot Cake

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14
Q

In Happy Dens why does the wolf climb up onto the roof?

A

to fix a chimney

15
Q

In Happy Dens what is served for lunch at the end of the story?

A

Chicken Soup

16
Q

In Happy Dens what are the names of the wolves?

A

Wolfgang, Lone Wolf, Oliver

17
Q

In Happy Dens what is the most evident theme?

A

There is often two sides to a story