Films from Literature ENG 2400 Spring 2024 0565

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"Rear Window" short story quiz (15-20 minutes)
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Name_____________________________Date________________________   “Rear Window” Short Story Quiz --NOT THE FILM The more details you add, the better.  Each question is worth 10 points.  
  • Describe what you know about the protagonist, the main character:
(a) who is he,                                  (b) what does he do?     (c) Add his name if you remember it.    
  • Why is he always looking out his window?
       
  • Describe what you know about the antagonist, the villain: (a) who is he,
  (b) what does he do for a living?    (c) Add his name if you remember it.    
  • Describe everything you know about the main character’s helper, his assistant: include his (a) name,  (b) race,
(c) approximate age.  
  • Who was the murder victim?
   
  • Why did witnesses claim they saw the victim alive, in another location?
   
  • Where was the dead person hidden?
   
  • Why was the hero’s POV (point of view), his range of vision, limited?
   
  • How did the main character avoid getting shot? (Be specific.)
   
  • Why were the neighbors keeping their windows open?
    REMEMBER:  DO NOT USE INFORMATION FROM THE FILM!
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