ENG 1DI
Mr. Banks
Short Story Review
1. You have read the following short stories:
“Gore”
p.3
“Lamb to the Slaughter”
p.10
“The Interlopers”
p.33
“Once Upon A Time”
p.39
“Save The Moon for Kerdy Dickus” p.44
2. You need to know what the following terms mean:
plot
theme
third person
conflict
protagonist
setting
point of view
omniscient
complicating incident
antagonist
character
first person
atmosphere
climax
irony
Sample Test Questions:
3. In the story, “Gore” identify the type of point of view used and why it
is effect. Use the point/proof/explanation method. (3 marks)
4. In the story, “The Interlopers”, what is the complicating incident
which leads to the rising action in the story? (2 marks)
5. In the story “Lamb to the Slaughter” in what ways does the title
contribute to the meaning of the story? (2 marks)
6. In the story “Once Upon A Time”, the writer has chosen to parody ( or
imitate) the characteristics of a fairytale. What characteristics has
she imitated (diction, characters, theme, etc.)? How effective do you
think this technique is in delivering her message to her readers? (4
marks)
7. In the story, “Save The Moon for Kerdy Dickus”, describe the setting
(time, place, atmosphere) and state how it contributes to the suspense
of the story. (5 marks)