In the deck-house description why is attention drawn to the lion?
Why is so much space given to Gaston as early as page 4 of the story (page 150, Yearbook)? Do you, having read the story, think that Gaston is sufficiently played up to serve as the climax figure of the whole action? Are you satisfied that Matthews drop out of the story so inconsequentially, after his earlier prominence?
What is the purpose of the echo—“A bit of a lark!”
What dramatic value has the mention of the year 1914 (page 151)? How is emphasis given to the date?
What is the purpose of the first meeting? The showing of the treasure?
Why is the dame de compagnie mentioned, by way of climax, at the end of Division I?
II
Significance of “propelled their galley back”?
Where is the city of Shuster? Notice its position with respect to the city of Dizful and the Persian Gulf.
Significance in the use of the German tongue (page 156)?