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Stories - The Interlopers by Saki
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.”
____ 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
Literary Focus
The questions below refer to the selection “The Interlopers.”
____ 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.
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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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
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.