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Where did Conradin house Sredni Vashtar?

in the garden's tool shed; in a hutch with iron bars

Describe Conradin's attitude/reaction when he hears of his guardian's death.

He is nonchalant and uncaring; goes on to make himself some toast

What is the meaning of the verb 'to thwart'?

prevent (someone) from accomplishing something

Give an example from the story which shows that the author wants us to feel bad for Conradin.

:)

When was Sredni Vashtar published?

1911

What is the time period or era in which the story takes place called?

the Edwardian Era (1901-1910)

By what other name does Conradin refer to his guardian?

the Woman

What had happened to the Houden Hen?

It was sold by Conradin's guardian because she felt he was spending too much time in the tool shed.

What is the meaning of the adjective 'irksome'?

irritating; annoying

How are Conradin and his guardian related?

She is his cousin.

What did Conradin bring to Sredni Vashtar as offerings?

Red flowers in their season and scarlet berries in the winter

How old is Conradin?

10 years old

How many years did Conradin have to live?

5 years

What is the name of Conradin's guardian?

Mrs. De Ropp

When did Conradin scatter nutmeg before Sredni Vashtar's shrine? Where was the nutemeg from?

on great festivals such as when his guardian had a toothache; from the kitchen

What is Conradin's favourite thing to eat?

toast

In Sredni Vashtar by Saki, what does Conradin choose to be his God?

a ferret

Name three major themes in this story.

revenge, religion, reality vs. fantasy, imagination, innocence, escape

Who wrote the story Sredni Vashtar?

Hector Hugh Munro (Saki)

What kind of animal was Sredni Vashtar?

a polecat ferret

How does Conradin's guardian meet her demise?

She is killed by Sredni Vashtar in the tool shed.