Stories - The Interlopers by Saki

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Stories | The Interlopers by Saki
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Comprehension
The questions below refer to the selection “The Interlopers.”
____ 1. The conflict between Gradwitz and Znaeym is over —

a. what animals can be hunted in the forest
b. which of the two men has more money
c. which man owns a piece of land
d. clearing the field that borders the properties of the two men
____ 2. At the beginning of the story, —

a. both Gradwitz and Znaeym are in the forest
b. only Gradwitz is in the forest
c. only Znaeym is in the forest
d. no one is in the forest
____ 3. When the two men meet, they —

a. immediately begin to fight
b. trade insults
c. both run for help
d. are knocked down and pinned under a tree branch
____ 4. As the men talk, —

a. a storm begins to blow c. Gradwitz’s men appear in the distance
b. they start to develop a friendship d. Znaeym’s men appear in the distance
____ 5. Gradwitz and Znaeym agree to —

a. finish the hunt together c. clear a small section of the land
b. call for help together d. settle their problems in court
____ 6. When the men see figures in the distance, the men assume that they —
a. will become friends c. are going to be rescued
b. will remain enemies d. will have allies to help them
____ 7. This story is mainly about a —

a. pair of bitter enemies who settle a feud c. hunting trip that ends unexpectedly
b. storm that causes extensive damage d. wealthy family that protects its property
____ 8. The story’s ending is a surprise because the reader —

a. expects the figures to be men
b. expects the two men will not meet in the woods
c. expects the men to kill each other
d. has come to root for Gradwitz rather than Znaeym
____ 9. Which term best describes the story’s ending?

a. Gory c. Joyful
b. Melodramatic d. Ironic
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____ 10. Surprise endings are —

a. rarely memorable c. logical but unexpected
b. illogical and unexpected d. a trick
Literary Focus
The questions below refer to the selection “The Interlopers.”
____ 11. The omniscient point of view can best be described as —

a. all-knowing c. metaphorical
b. philosophical d. restricted
____ 12. The author selected this viewpoint to —

a. avoid having to jump between each character’s mind
b. stir up sympathy for Gradwitz alone
c. see inside the minds of Gradwitz and Znaeym at the same time
d. give readers a limited vantage point to increase the story’s suspense
____ 13. The narrator’s voice is best described as —

a. innocent and inexperienced c. all-knowing and objective
b. understanding and sympathetic d. cynical and sarcastic
____ 14. What tone is created by the narrator’s voice in this story?
a. Fearful and amazed c. Terrifying
b. Ironic d. Hostile
Completion
Complete each statement.
Vocabulary Development
On the line provided, write the Vocabulary word that has the closest meaning
to the italicized word or phrase in each sentence.
precipitous acquiesced marauders languor succor
15.
Volunteers provided relief to the victims.
16.
After noting the patient’s weariness, the doctor recommended
a good night’s sleep.
17.
At the end of the trail, the men faced a very steep rock wall.

18.
After considering Gradwitz’s offer, Znaeym accepted.
19.
The two men could band together to fight off any plunderers
roaming in search of food.
Short Answer
Constructed Response
The question below refers to the selection “The Interlopers.”
20. Explain how the story would have changed if Saki had used the first-person point of view. On the lines
provided, write a paragraph that explains your answer. Support your ideas with details from the story.
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ID: A

Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. C
7. C
8. A
9. D
10. C
11. A
12. C
13. C
14. B
COMPLETION
15. succor
16. languor
17. precipitous
18. acquiesced
19. marauders
SHORT ANSWER
20. Responses will vary. A sample response follows:
If Saki had used a first-person point of view, he would have severely limited what readers experience.
With the first-person point of view, readers would have seen events either through Gradwitz’s eyes or
Znaeym’s eyes but not both. While the first-person point of view would have helped maintain the story’s
suspense (as readers see all events through only one character’s eyes), it also would have made it much harder
for the author to trace the growing friendship between the two men equally.

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____ 1. The conflict between Gradwitz and Znaeym is over —

____ 2. At the beginning of the story, —

____ 3. When the two men meet, they —

____ 4. As the men talk, —

____ 5. Gradwitz and Znaeym agree to —

____ 7. This story is mainly about a —

____ 8. The story’s ending is a surprise because the reader —

____ 9. Which term best describes the story’s ending?

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____ 10. Surprise endings are —

____ 11. The omniscient point of view can best be described as —

____ 12. The author selected this viewpoint to —

____ 13. The narrator’s voice is best described as —

precipitous acquiesced marauders languor succor

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Stories | The Interlopers by Saki

20. Responses will vary. A sample response follows:

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