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Outcasts of Poker Fl
Bret Harte
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an individual who takes part in the action of a literary work called | character |
| Why is Mother Shipton the first to die | Starves herself to save Piney |
| What is Mr. Oakhurst’s motivation for acting the way he does | He believes in fate and luck |
| Is it surprising that the group sings a hymn? Why or why not? | No because Piney and the Innocent choose it and sing it loudly |
| Be able to pick a phrase that correctly describes Mother Shipton. Outwardly coarse; inwardly good | |
| In what way is Mr. Oakhurst the strongest of the outcasts | He is independent and in his prime |
| In what way is Mr. Oakhurst the weakest of the outcasts | Harte says he is the most guilty of wrongdoing and sinning |
| Be able to match each of the following characters with his / her description: Homer, Mr. Pope, Derringer, Five Spot, Uncle Billy, Sandy Bar, Tom Simson, Piney Woods, John Oakhurst, Mother Shipton. | |
| In the two weeks they are snowed in their camp, how do the outcasts change | They become more contented and caring |
| How is Mother Shipton’s strength of will exhibited | Starving herself |
| What does Oakhurst reveal to the reader through his actions | He is both strong and weak |
| Why is Poker Flat’s governing group “after somebody” | they are reacting (illegally) to the loss of several thousand dollars, 2 valuable horses, and one prominent citizen |
| Why does Mr. Oakhurst think that making camp on the way to Sandy Bar is a bad idea | They have neither equipment nor provisions to survive a delay |
| Why is Tom Simson devoted to Mr. Oakhurst | Oakhurst won all the Innocent’s money but returned it |
| Why are the outcasts trapped in the Sierras | Snowstorms prevent their leaving |
| Where is Mr. Oakhurst’s body discovered at the end of the story | Under the snow under the tallest pine tree |
| Why is Mr. Oakhurst banished from Poker Flat | He has won a great deal of money |
| How does Mr. Oakhurst respond to Tom Simson’s innocence | Feels protective of him |
| How does Uncle Billy endanger the campers | Takes their supplies and means of transport |
| What does the story suggest is most responsible for the change in the Duchess and Mother Shipton | Tom and Piney’s view of them |
| Why does Tom tell the story of the Iliad | To pass the time |
| What does the story suggest that Piney and the Duchess die from | exposure |
| What is the mood at the end of the story | sadness |
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