ELA Unit 4 Review

ELA Unit 4 Review

Multiple Choice

Read the dictionary definition of the word lustrum

lustrum\ luhs-truhm \ noun: a period of five years

Which sentence best uses the word lustrum?

• There are many lustrums of manta rays in the ocean.

• I’m glad we look at eras based on decades instead of lustrums, since it is more efficient to divide by ten than five

• I had to multiply the lustrum by 2 to figure out how many miles we had drive.

• I counted 5 lustrum of gourmet donuts at the bakery.

Multiple Select

Select the statements below that apply to the setting of Bag-End and how it relates to Bilbo.

• It helps readers understand that Bilbo is used to a safe, familiar, and easy lifestyle.

• It demonstrates that Bilbo was foolish to wish to return to a place as small-minded and backwards as Bag-End.

• As Bilbo gets farther away from Bag-End, there is a feeling of increase danger ahead for Bilbo.

• It explains why Gandalf thinks Bilbo would be a good burglar.

Multiple Choice

Look at the dictionary entry for the word submissive.

submissive \ suhb-mis-iv \ adjective: inclined or ready to submit or yield to the authority of another; unresistingly or humbly obedient

Which word does NOT have the same pronunciation of the ive sound as in submissive?

• relive

• devisive

• survive

• constructive

Multiple Choice

Read the following passage and answer the question below.

But they could not open it, not though they all pushed while Gandalf tried various incantations.

"Would this be any good?" asked Bilbo, when they were all getting tired and angry. "I found it on the ground where the trolls had their fight." . . .

"Why on earth didn't you mention it before?" they cried. Gandalf grabbed it and fitted it into the key-hole. Then the stone door swung back with one big push, and they all went inside.

Question: What quality finally allows the characters to open the door?

• Strength

• Wizardry

• Common sense

• Sassiness

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of presumption in this sentence?

He opened it to confirm his presumption regarding the stolen necklace.

• doubt

• belief

• love

• idea

Multiple Choice

In Chapter 2, Bilbo reflects that adventures “are not all pony-rides in May-sunshine.”

What does this statement from Bilbo imply about his thoughts of his adventure so far?

• Bilbo believes this journey will bring excitement to his life.

• Bilbo is saying that the adventure will be something he will regret.

• Bilbo believes he will find unlimited Bubble Yum bubble gum throughout his travels.

• Bilbo is saying that adventures sound fun and wonderful, though, in reality, they can be dismal and full of drudgery.

Multiple Choice

What does the world unceasingly most likely mean?

Morris was now unceasingly busy, but he found time also for literature.

• happily

• never-ending

• ridiculously

• progressive

Multiple Choice

Which theme below matches the part of the Hobbit when Bilbo escapes from the Goblins, but goes back to save his friends?

• Evil cannot overcome the power of goodness.

• Our best traits are revealed in times of trouble.

• We are stronger with many than on our own.

• Even the smallest creature can make a big difference in the world.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses the word subplot correctly?

• The subplot of land allowed farmers to grow many different types of crops.

• The subplot of the story is a dark, dreary forrest.

• She gathered each subplot and put them in a vase to display on the table.

• The other subplot is the pursuit of the diamonds distributed by Gustav Graves, which goes back to the opening sequence.

Multiple Choice

What is the best definition for the word dire?

• a category of literary work, such as poetry, novel, or drama

• a very dark color found in a fire

• to make larger

• something that is terrible, even disastrous

Multiple Choice

In Chapters 14-15, Bilbo has conflicting feelings about the hoard.

How does he resolve this conflict?

• He is disappointed because there is not enough treasure.

• He is delighted because he thinks that recovering the hoard will solve all of the party's problems.

• He is practical about the treasure's value.

• He is greedy and wants to carry away as much as he can.

Multiple Choice

Read these words from The Hobbit.

But nothing will we give, not even a loaf’s worth, under threat of force.

What does the phrase “not even a loaf’s worth” mean?

• not even a little bit

• not everything we have

• not while we are hungry

• not during meal time