Demon Lover. Rocking- Horse. A Devoted Son. Malachi s Cove. Elements

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4 A Devoted Son Rocking- Horse Malachi s Cove Demon Lover Potpourri Literary Elements

5 At the beginning of the story, what is Varma s response to his son, Rakesh s, achievements? A 100

6 He praises his son to all his neighbors. A 100

7 What motivates Rakesh s choice in marriage? A 200

8 His desire to please his parents. A 200

9 Why does Rakesh ban fried and rich foods from his father s diet? A 300

10 Varma became ill after eating a rich food and Rakesh feels he is doing what is best for his father s health. A 300

11 What does Varma do at the end of the story so that his son, Rakesh, gets the message that Rakesh should respect his father s wishes? A 400

12 Varma breaks the newest bottle of medicine Rakesh brought home for him. A 400

13 From Rakesh s point of view, how are he and other family members fulfilling their obligations to Varma? But from Varma s point of view, how are they NOT fulfilling their obligations? A 500

14 They are feeding him every few hours, making sure he is comfortable and visiting him every day. They are depriving him of food, making fun of him, and ignoring his wishes. A 500

15 What is Paul s mother s definition of luck? B 100

16 Luck is what causes one to have money. She does not believe she is lucky because she thinks she is not rich enough. B 100

17 Why is Paul willing to share his secret with Oscar? B 200

18 He believes that Oscar is lucky because he gave Paul the ten-shilling note that he used to place his first winning bet. Therefore, Paul thinks that an association with Oscar will help continue his streak of good luck. B 200

19 Keeping in mind the reason of Paul s rides and the nature of a rocking-horse (rider and horse stay in one place no matter how furious or fast one rides), what does the rocking-horse symbolize? B 300

20 The horse may represent the futility of Paul s quest to find and sustain luck. B 300

21 The author says that Paul seems to be given names of winners from heaven. What does this suggest? B 400

22 Paul seems to have a supernatural ability to predict winners. B 400

23 What theme is highlighted by the fact that Paul dies at the end of the story immediately after winning so much money? B 500

24 Money is not life-giving. In fact, its pursuit can lead to death if not physical, then spiritual or emotional. Or, money cannot buy lasting happiness. B 500

25 Other than the old people, how do most people in the area feel about Mally? C 100

26 They find her wild, unkempt, strange, and unpleasant. C 100

27 What does Mally s behavior toward her grandfather show about her wildness? C 200

28 Mally acts as a loyal granddaughter and is more responsible than her wild appearance and fierce temper would suggest. C 200

29 What details in the story suggest that Mally may be beginning to trust others? C 300

30 Mally s willingness to appear at church and be taught by the clergyman suggest that she is beginning to trust others. C 300

31 What is Barty s opinion about his rights to the seaweed and his use of the Trengloses path to get to it? C 400

32 Barty feels entitled to the seaweed but would be willing to pay a toll to use the path; however, he refuses to do so until Mally stops treating him so harshly. C 400

33 Why does Mally try to save Barty after having said that she wanted him to drown? C 500

34 Mally never meant what she said and really is kind, as her help for Malachi shows. She feels guilty for what happened, having taunted Barty and predicted the accident. C 500

35 Who is K, the author of the mysterious letter? D 100

36 Most likely Mrs. Drover s former fiancé. D 100

37 Mrs. Drover s former fiancé was a soldier in which war? D 200

38 WWI D 200

39 What emotions does Mrs. Drover feel when she thinks of the promise? Why? D 300

40 She feels dread, panic, and anxiety. She has broken the promise and is fearful of the consequences. D 300

41 What does Mrs. Drover s memory suggest about the reason she gave her promise to the soldier? D 400

42 He had some sort of control or hold over her. D 400

43 What foreshadows the fact that the taxi may not be the refuge that Mrs. Drover thinks it is? D 500

44 It seems to be waiting for her. It turns around as if the driver knows where her house is. D 500

45 In A Devoted Son Rakesh is the first person in his family to do this. E 100

46 Get an education E 100

47 What is the sum of the huge amount of money that Paul wins? E 200

48 1,540 pounds ($77,000) E 200

49 In the Rocking-Horse Winner what is the reason for Paul s desperate racing activities? E 300

50 He hopes to earn enough money with his bets to stop the house s whispers and make his mother happy. E 300

51 In what way does Mr. Gunliffe indicate in Malachi s Cove that he has come to trust Mally? E 400

52 He takes her hand which shows that he feels protective of Mally and wants her to trust him. E 400

53 Identify ONE of two possible interpretations of the conclusion of Demon Lover. E 500

54 Mrs. Drover has entered a taxi driven by her demon lover. Or, Mrs. Drover is having some sort of panic attack or mental breakdown. E 500

55 A pearl amongst pearls and A great, sweeping ascent to the radiant heights of fame and fortune, are examples of what literary device? F 100

56 hyperbole F 100

57 In Malachi s Cove, realistic details which include the precise time (around four o clock on an April afternoon), the precise weather (a heavy wind with gusts of rain), and the local knowledge that Mally displays (expecting seaweed because she sees the seagulls) are evidence of what literary device? F 200

58 setting F 200

59 In The Demon Lover the use of this literary device allows the reader to understand who wrote the letter to Mrs. Drover. F 300

60 flashback F 300

61 In the Rocking-Horse Winner the author speaks in a hushed and reverent voice or a secret, religious voice as he describes Paul s gift for picking winners. This is an example of what literary element? F 400

62 tone F 400

63 This situation or turn of events detailed in A Devoted Son illustrates which literary device: Varma wanted his son to become a successful doctor. Now that he is one, however, there are unexpected negative consequences. F 500

64 irony F 500

65 The Final Jeopardy Category is: A Devoted Son Please record your wager. Click on screen to begin

66 What might motivate Rakesh s wife to smirk after Rakesh decides to ban fried and rich foods from his father s diet? (Consider her relationship with her father-in-law.) Click on screen to continue

67 She has been angry with Varma ever since he spat on her sari, and she probably resents his ordering her to cook him special foods.

68 Thank You for Playing Jeopardy!

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