10. How does the style of the story add to the effect? 11. Show in what ways the story expresses delicate fancy. 12. What is the truth of the story? 13. Write an original story of supernatural beings, using suggestion rather than statement, and avoiding harsh and horrifying events. ON THE FEVER SHIP 1. Show the steps by which the author makes us realize the soldier’s mental condition. His physical condition. 2. By what means does the author present the setting? The principal plot elements? 3. What previous events are indicated but not told? Why are they merely indicated? 4. Trace the steps by which we are led into full sympathy with the love story. 5. What means does the author take to increase the interest of the story as it nears the end? 6. Characterize the different subordinate characters introduced in the story. Tell why every one is introduced. 7. Show that the ending of the story is entirely appropriate. How is it made emphatic? 8. Write a story in which you show the moving effect of any deep love, such as love for parents, brothers, sisters, or children; or else write a somewhat restrained story of romantic love. A SOURCE OF IRRITATION 1. What effect is given by the question: “Well, uncle, is there any noos?” at the beginning and at the ending of the story? 2. Show how the character of old Sam Gates is essential in the story. 3. Show how every part of the story is possible and probable. 4. Why did the aviator take Sam Gates with him? 5. Point out the characteristics of Sam’s captors. 6. Show that Sam’s character and actions are consistent. 7. Show that realism and local color give important contributions to the story. 8. How is Sam unknowingly made an important person? What is the value of this importance as a part of the story? 9. Why should Sam so quietly resume work on his return home? 10. Write a story in which some person of quiet, secluded life is suddenly placed in an unusual setting and in unusual circumstances. MOTI GUJ—MUTINEER 1. Point out all that contributes to local color. 2. Point out all that shows ultimate knowledge of elephants. 3. Show how the author has made the work humorous. 4. Show that the story has a definite course of action that leads to a climax. 5. Show in what ways the story is highly original. 6. Write an original story in which you use local color as a background for a story of animal life. You may write about a horse, or cat, or dog, but in any case you must make your story have action and lead to climax. GULLIVER THE GREAT 1. What advantage is gained by having the story told in the club?