The Interlopers – A Short Story

Short Story: The Interlopers

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Good morning everyone.  Today we will start a new short story.

Often, writers will use conflict to create a plot.

Fact: Sometimes people have bitter arguments or disagreements.

Please answer the two questions with detail and thought:

1) How should these conflicts / arguments be settled? Choose one and explain why you think it’s the best way to settle:

ð  Talk / Compromise

ð. Debate

ð  Physical fight

ð  Ignore the problem

ð  Run away.

2) Rank them in the best to worst order.  Explain your reasoning please.

After you answer the questions, listen or read the story: “The Interlopers”, by Saki

You can read the story here: http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/Inte.shtml

The story can be heard here (I recommend listening while reading along with the text):

“The Interlopers” cont’d…

We are continuing with the Short Story “The Interlopers”.

Remember Georg and Ulrich are from old families, fighting over land.  They’re almost killed out there in the storm, and then eventually end the feud and make up.  Then, the ironic twist at the end happens…. with the wolves!  

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Ulrich and Georg are fighting over land.

**Please answer: Why is land valuable? Is it valuable today? Is it more valuable than:

  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Paper money
  • Good ideas
  • Entrepreneurship

Explain your answer clearly please in a few sentences.

Listen to the story – all the way to the end if you haven’t already.  There will be a small quiz on the story tomorrow:

“The Interlopers” 3 questions – Online Exam

Good Morning everyone.

Below are 3 questions about the story “The Interlopers”. Instructions for today:

  • Answer the first 3 questions about the story “The Interlopers”.  The story links (print and read aloud are on Tuesday’s assignment page). 

*Remember Georg and Ulrich are from old families, fighting over land.  They’re almost killed out there in the storm, and then eventually end the feud and make up.  Then, the ironic twist at the end happens…. with the wolves!  

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ð  Page 195 – questions #1,2,3 – Take your time and write carefully for this online quiz.  Be sure to message me if you have issues.  Look over the questions and write your answers using details from the story.  This test should take about 45 minutes.   

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