1. Jeopardy
Hosted by
Ms. Palas

2. Elements of a story
Conflict
Rikki
3 Skeleton Key
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3. Who the characters are and
What is the basic situation?
Who the characters are and
what they want.
Elements of a Story
100

4. A character struggles with
What is external conflict?
A character struggles with
another person, a group,
or a force of nature.
Conflict
100

5. This event leads up to Rikki
What is a summer flood washes him out of his home?
This event leads up to Rikki
living with Teddy and
his parents.
Rikki
100

6. The reason the narrator takes the job at Three Skeleton Key .
What is it pays good money?
The reason the narrator takes
the job at Three Skeleton Key .
Three Skeleton Key
100

7. All the loose ends of the story
What is the resolution?
All the loose ends of the story
are tied up.
Elements of a Story
200

8. A young man struggles with the loss of his mother is
What is an internal conflict?
A young man struggles with
the loss of his mother is
an example of what type
of conflict.
Conflict
200

9. These two characters are similar because they stay in their
Who are Darzee and Nagaina?
These two characters are similar
because they stay in their
nests and care for their young.
Rikki
200

10. The narrator convinces us that the rats are the worst
What are dogs?
The narrator convinces us
that the rats are the worst
possible sort by telling us the
tale of two terrier ______
being eaten by sea rats.
Three Skeleton Key
200

11. What happens in the story.
What is plot?
What happens in the story.
Elements of a Story
300

12. What is crying(tears in his eyes) ?
The narrator of the story does
this when the Cornelius de Witt,
the abandoned ship, crashes
onto the island.
Conflict
300

13. Nag’s reason for hiding in the
What is wanting to kill Teddy’s father?
Nag’s reason for hiding in the
bathroom.
Rikki
300

14. What is the lighthouse being completely covered
with rats?
The officers and crew of the
first patrol boat look at the
lighthouse with horrified
expressions because…
Three Skeleton Key
300

15. A series of events that make the plot more complex,
What are complications?
A series of events that make
the plot more complex,
increase the reader’s anxiety,
add to the conflict and make it
more intense.
Elements of a Story
400

16. Rikki being washed out of his burrow by a summer flood is
What is man vs. nature?
Rikki being washed out of his
burrow by a summer flood is
an example of what type of
external conflict.
Conflict
400

17. The birds and the frogs in the garden rejoice at the end of
What is overjoyed that the snakes are dead?
The birds and the frogs in the
garden rejoice at the end of
the story because they are...
Rikki
400

18. The thickness of the window in the lantern room implies that
What is collapse?
The thickness of the window
in the lantern room implies that
the window will ___________.
Three Skeleton Key
400

19. Hinting at events that will happen later in the story.
What is foreshadowing?
Hinting at events that will
happen later in the story.
Elements of a Story
500

20. A story can have both internal and external conflicts.
What is true?
True or False
A story can have both internal
and external conflicts.
Conflict
500

21. This character is so scared of Nag and Nagaina that he
Who is Chuchundra?
This character is so scared
of Nag and Nagaina that he
cannot even walk across
the room.
Rikki
500

22. This lighthouse attendant
Who is Itchoua?
This lighthouse attendant
dies from rat bites.
Three Skeleton Key
500

23. suspenseful moment in the
What is suspense?
The most emotional or
suspenseful moment in the
story.
Elements of a Story
600

24. The problem in the story.
What is conflict?
The problem in the story.
Elements of a Story
700

25. The feeling of anxious curiosity.
What is suspense?
The feeling of anxious
curiosity.
Elements of a Story
800

26. This lighthouse attendant
Who is the narrator?
This lighthouse attendant
returns to the island.
Conflict
600

27. In Rikki-tikki-tavi, conflict
What is true?
True or False
In Rikki-tikki-tavi, conflict
could not be avoided.
Conflict
700

28. The following event adds to the conflict in Three Skeleton Key,
What is window?
The following event adds to the
conflict in Three Skeleton Key,
“The rats first get into the
lighthouse when the _________
gives way.
Conflict
800

29. “Complete this statement, Rikki instinctively knows how
What is afraid?
“Complete this statement,
Rikki instinctively knows how
to fight snakes that is why he
is not_____________.”
Rikki
600

30. Following Nagaina into the hole was an unwise thing for Rikki
What is the cobra might turn and strike?
Following Nagaina into the hole
was an unwise thing for Rikki
to do because…
Rikki
700

31. If Teddy’s father had not used his ________, Rikki might have
What is gun?
If Teddy’s father had not used
his ________, Rikki might have
been killed.
Rikki
800

32. Three Skeleton Key because
Who are three convicts dying on the island?
The island was named
Three Skeleton Key because
of this event.
Three Skeleton Key
600

33. This lighthouse attendant is sent to an insane asylum.
Who is LeGleo?
This lighthouse attendant
is sent to an insane asylum.
Three Skeleton Key
700

34. Ships did not sail close to the island because the waters
What is treacherous?
Ships did not sail close to the
island because the waters
were___________.
Three Skeleton Key
800

35. This event was the climax
What is Rikki following Nagaina in the hole?
This event was the climax
of Rikki-tikki-tavi.
Literary Focus
100

36. The conflict in Rikki-tikki-tavi is resolved when Nag is killed
What is eggs?
The conflict in Rikki-tikki-tavi
is resolved when Nag is killed
in the bathroom, Rikki destroys
Nagaina’s _______, and when
Rikki follows Nagaina in the hole
Literary Focus
200

37. The waters surrounding the key swarm with sharks, the window
What is suspense?
The waters surrounding the key
swarm with sharks, the window
is eaten away, and the abandoned
ship crashes onto the island. All
these things help to create...
Literary Focus
300

38. This event is the climax
What is tempting the rats onto a barge filled with meat
and setting it on fire?
This event is the climax
of Three Skeleton Key.
Literary Focus
300

39. The history of the rock tells enables us to predict that
What is frightening?
The history of the rock tells
enables us to predict that
“Three Skeleton Key” will
be a __________ tale.
Literary Focus
300

40. Because Rikki-tikki-tavi and the snakes are natural enemies, the
What is conflict?
Because Rikki-tikki-tavi and the
snakes are natural enemies, the
_________ of the story cannot
be avoided.
Literary Focus
300

41. Rikki becomes the protector of the garden and everyone
What is the resolution?
Rikki becomes the protector
of the garden and everyone
is happy.
Literary Focus
300

42. The reason for a character’s
What is motive?
The reason for a character’s
behavior.
Literary Focus
300

43. Read AR book – 1st quarter goal due 10-12-11
Agenda
Read AR book – 1st quarter goal due
Vocabulary Unit 3 due Friday.

44. Read AR book – 1st quarter goal due 10-12-11
Agenda
Read AR book – 1st quarter goal due
Vocabulary Unit 3 due Friday.
Big Quiz Ch tomorrow.
Ch. 6 – 10 activities due tomorrow.
Role Model 1st submission due later this week.
Novel Folder due Friday.