Question

dr. heidegger’s experiment, continued
part b directions determine the plot structure of “dr. heidegger’s experiment.”
identify each statement below as exposition, rising action, climax,
falling action, or resolution. write your answers on the lines
provided. note that the statements are not listed in the order in
which events actually occurred in the story.

1. the guests drink the fluid.
2. the guests decide to move to florida to drink

from the fountain of youth.

1. the guests gather in the study of dr. heidegger.
2. dr. heidegger explains why he brought them together.
3. the rose comes to life when dropped in the fluid.
4. the guests grow young.
5. the guests grow old again.
6. the vase of fluid crashes to the floor and breaks.

part c directions match the description in column a with the correct character in
column b. write the correct answer on each line.
column a column b

1. wants to conduct an experiment a widow wycherly
2. died on the bridal evening b mr. gascoigne
3. wishes to be beautiful again c mr. medbourne
4. is a merchant who had lost all his money d dr. heidegger
5. is a ruined politician e colonel killigrew
6. ruins his health by pursuing sinful pleasures f sylvia ward
7. explored florida g ponce de leon

Explanation:

Part B (Plot Structure)

• Exposition: Sets the scene/introduces characters.
• 13: Guests gather (scene setup).
• 14: Dr. Heidegger explains purpose (background).
• Rising Action: Builds tension/develops conflict.
• 15: Rose experiment (tests fluid, builds anticipation).
• 11: Guests drink fluid (moves toward climax).
• Climax: Peak of action/turning point.
• 16: Guests grow young (most intense event).
• Falling Action: Events after climax, tension eases.
• 18: Vase breaks (consequence of climax).
• 17: Guests grow old (resolution of youth).
• Resolution: Final outcome/closure.
• 12: Guests decide to move (conclusion of their journey).

Part C (Character Matching)

• 19: Dr. Heidegger (D) conducts the experiment.
• 20: Sylvia Ward (F) died on bridal evening.
• 21: Widow Wycherly (A) wants beauty.
• 22: Mr. Medbourne (C) lost money as merchant.
• 23: Mr. Gascoigne (B) is ruined politician.
• 24: Colonel Killigrew (E) pursued sinful pleasures.
• 25: Ponce de Leon (G) explored Florida.

Answer:

Part B (Plot Structure)

1. Rising Action
2. Resolution
3. Exposition
4. Exposition
5. Rising Action
6. Climax
7. Falling Action
8. Falling Action

Part C (Character Matching)

1. D. Dr. Heidegger
2. F. Sylvia Ward
3. A. Widow Wycherly
4. C. Mr. Medbourne
5. B. Mr. Gascoigne
6. E. Colonel Killigrew
7. G. Ponce de Leon