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English 11 Short Stories "The Inheritor" Questions
1) Construct a plot time-line, indicating the various events that cause the action to rise and suspense to build. What, do you think was the climax of the story? Give reasons to support your choice.
2) What is the man's first reaction to the situation at the beginning of the story? What influences him to defend the ewe against the dingo?
3) What might have happened if the man had not protected the ewe?
4) In your own words, explain what you think is the central idea or theme of the story.
5) Why is the setting important to the plot development in this story? If you could set this story in a different place, where would you place the characters?
6) What perspective is the narrator presenting this story from? Is this technique effective for this story? Why or why not?
7) "This story is really about values and moral responsibility". Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.
8) Is it the responsibility of society to look out for and help the less fortunate? Explain your decision.
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