English 9 Review

Short Stories

You will be required to recall information about the Cask of Amontillado, The Necklace, Thank you, Ma'am, and The Most Dangerous Game.

https://americanenglish.state.gov/files/ae/resource_files/the_cask_of_amontillado.pdf

Use the link to re-read the stories that you forgot.

https://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/sites/default/files/the_diamond_necklace.pdf

https://www.chino.k12.ca.us/cms/lib/ca01902308/centricity/domain/1689/thank%20you%20%20ma%20am.pdf

​https://www.camphillsd.k12.pa.us/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=11451&dataid=21853&FileName=dangerous_game.pdf

Multiple Choice

Who is the narrator in The Cask of Amontillado?

• Fortunato

• Montresor

• The Reader

• Luchesi

Multiple Choice

Which quotation from "The Cask of Amontillado" is an example of verbal irony?

• "The man wore motley."

• "The wine sparkled in his eyes and the bells jingled."

• "I drink," Fortunato said, "to the buried that repose around us."

  "And I to your long life." --Montresor

• "A succession of loud and shrill screams, bursting suddenly from the throat of the chained from, seemed to thrust me violently back."

Multiple Choice

Which line best illustrates the author’s use of imagery to foreshadow events to come?

• “A huge human foot d’or, in a field azure; the foot crushes a serpent rampant whose fangs are imbedded in the heel.”

• “You, who so well know the nature of my soul, will not suppose, however, that I gave utterance to a threat.”

• “The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when I ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge.”

• “Let us go, nevertheless. The cold is merely nothing.”

Multiple Choice

With whom does Montresor have a conflict in "The Cask of Amontillado"?

• Luchesi

• himself

• Amontillado

• Fortunato

Multiple Choice

In "The Cask of Amontillado," why does Fortunato go into the vaults?

• to meet Montresor's ancestors

• to trick Montresor

• to attend a meeting of masons

• to prove his Amontillado expertise

Multiple Choice

Why does Montresor tell his servants not to leave his house?

• He knows they will do the opposite.

• He is afraid of being robbed.

• He wants them to enjoy carnival.

• He is punishing them.

The Necklace

Multiple Choice

Which city is the setting for "The Necklace"?

• Rome

• Paris

• New York

• Italy

Multiple Choice

What conclusion can you draw about Monsieur Loisel, based on his treatment of his wife?

• He cares a lot about his wife's happiness.

• He has grown tired of his wife's complaints.

• He cares too much about unimportant things.

• He enjoys accompanying his wife to fancy receptions.

Multiple Choice

Which word best describes Madame Loisel's friendship with Madame Forestier?

• equality

• companionship

• sympathy

• envy

Multiple Choice

What conclusion might you draw about Madame Loisel's character, based on the life she wants to live?

• She enjoys working.

• She has simple needs. 

• She cares most about her relationships.

• She cares most about material things.

Open Ended

What is the twist at the end of the story?

Thank you, Ma'am

Multiple Choice

When Roger says, "There's nobody home at my house," you can infer that he

• Doesn't get much attention

• Lives alone

• Comes from a big family

• Has stolen money in the past

Multiple Choice

What can the reader infer about Mrs. Jones' life as a younger woman?

• She raised her sons very well

• She worked hard all her life

• She made mistakes in the past

• She was a stellar member of the community

Multiple Choice

What theme is addressed in the story "Thank You, Ma'am"?

• The importance of hard work

• The dangers of crime

• The way trust and kindness can transform people

• The value of teenagers in society

Multiple Choice

Which detail from the text best supports the author's message about treating other people?

• "'There's nobody home at my house,' said the boy."

• "'I believe you're hungry — or been hungry — to try to snatch my pocketbook.'"

• "'You ought to be my son. I would teach you right from wrong. Least I can do right now is to wash your face. Are you hungry?'"

• "After a while she said, 'I were young once and I wanted things I could not get.'"

The Most Dangerous Game

Multiple Choice

In The Most Dangerous Game, which answer best describes the problem General Zaroff has before he invents his game?

• He hates Ivan, but he needs his help for the hunt.

• He loves hunting, but he hates to see animals suffer.

• He cares only for hunting, but hunting has begun to bore him.

• He hates Rainsford, but he must be hospitable to get him to stay.

Drag and Drop

In The Most Dangerous Game, what does General Zaroff list as important attributes of the animal he wishes to hunt?​ ​

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cunning

courageous

ability to reason

smart

strong

large

prey on animals

great swimmer

good at English

Reorder

Reorder the following in the order that they happened.

• Rainsford kills Ivan.

• Rainsford injures Zaroff.

• Rainsford jumps off the cliff.

• Rainsford sleeps in Zaroff's bed.

• Rainsford falls overboard.

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• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Drag and Drop

“The lights of the yacht became faint and ever-vanishing fireflies” contains an example of  ​ ​ ​

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metaphor

personification

hyperbole

irony

cliche

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​ ​ ​ Which two types of figurative language can be found in this line: “giant rocks with razor edges crouch like a sea monster with wide-open jaws”?​ ​

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simile

personification

metaphor

alliteration

hyperbole

onomatopoeia

irony

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“It was in Africa that a Cape buffalo hit me and laid me up for six months. As soon as I recovered, I started for the Amazon to hunt jaguars, for I had heard they were unusually cunning! They weren’t. They were not a match at all for a hunter with his wits about him, and a high-powered rifle. I was bitterly disappointed.”

After reading this passage, what character traits describe General Zaroff?​ ​ ​

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strong

arrogant

passive

unintelliigent

fearful

tormented

weak

Multiple Choice

What purpose does Whitney serve in the story?

• He was the first man ever hunted and killed by Zaroff.

• He pushes Rainsford overboard the yacht and is responsible for Rainsford being trapped on Ship-Trap Island.

• He saves Rainsford from Ship-Trap Island.

• He tells about the uneasy feeling he has about Ship-Trap Island and foreshadows the rest of the story.

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 “Even cannibals wouldn’t live in such a godforsaken place.  But it’s gotten into sailor lore, somehow. Didn’t you notice that the crews nerves seemed a bit jumpy today?”

Based on this quote from the story, what mood is created by the wording used?​

Select answer

Multiple Choice

What type of conflict is presented in “The Most Dangerous Game”?

• man vs. man

• man vs. nature

• man vs. self

Open Ended

What can we infer at the end of the story?

Multiple Choice

How does the author create suspense at the beginning of the selection?

• He starts the story with dialogue, not description.

• He has Whitney go to bed early.

• He has Whitney describe the mysterious reputation of the island they are passing.

• He shows how Whitney and Rainsford plan to go hunting in the Amazon.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following serves as the story's inciting incident?

• When Rainsford discovers Zaroff's mansion in the jungle.

• When Zaroff reveals that he is hunting humans.

• When Rainsford falls off of the yacht into the ocean.

• When the face-off between Zaroff and Rainsford begins.

Poll

Which of the following serves as the story's inciting incident?

• When Rainsford discovers Zaroff's mansion in the jungle.

• When Zaroff reveals that he is hunting humans.

• When Rainsford falls off of the yacht into the ocean.

Figurative Language

Multiple Choice

Define Simile

• A comparison of two dissimilar items using like, as, or than

• A comparison of two dissimilar items without using like, as, or than

• A sound word

• Two opposite ideas coming together to create an effect

Multiple Choice

Define Hyperbole

• Sound words

• A play on words to produce a humorous effect

• An extreme exaggeration

• A comparison of two dissimilar items without using like, as, or than

Multiple Choice

Defne Personification

• Sound word

• Giving an inanimate object, animal, or abstract concept human qualities

• A comparison of two dissimilar items without using like, as, or than

• A play on words to produce a humorous effect

Multiple Choice

Define Metaphor

• A play on words to produce a humorous effect

• A comparison of two dissimilar items without using like, as, or than

• An extreme exaggeration

• A comparison of two dissimilar items using like, as, or than

Multiple Choice

Define Onomatopoeia

• Giving an inanimate object, animal, or abstract concept human qualities

• An extreme exaggeration

• A play on words to produce a humorous effect

• Sound words

Multiple Choice

This image is an example of a(n)

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Pun

Multiple Choice

This image is an example of a(n)

• Oxymoron

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

Multiple Choice

"My monkey is making me mighty mad" is an example of what?

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• metaphor

• alliteration

Multiple Choice

A comparison between 2 unlike things using 'like' or 'as'

• personification

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

An extreme exaggeration used for effect

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

Multiple Choice

"Life is like a box of chocolates" is an example of what?

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

• alliteration

Multiple Choice

What is an alliteration?

• A word that is a sound

• A comparison using like or as

• A comparison not using like or as

• The same beginning sound repeated

Multiple Choice

"I told you one million times to clean your room" is an example of what?

• hyperbole

• alliteration

• metaphor

• simile

• symbol

Multiple Choice

"Tommy is a bull in a china stop" is an example of what?

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• metaphor

• hyperbole

• symbol

Multiple Choice

"The street cars are like frosted cakes covered with snowflakes" is an example of what?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Alliteration

Multiple Choice

"The pencil danced across the paper" is an example of what?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• symbol

Multiple Choice

"It was so cold I saw polar bears wearing jackets" is an example of what?

• alliteration

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

• symbol

Multiple Choice

What is alliteration?

• A comparison that states one thing IS another.

• A comparison that uses like or as.

• Repetition of a constant sound. 

• Giving an inanimate object human qualities.

Multiple Choice

An example of alliteration is...

• The boy was as fast as a cheetah.

• That's the first photo of France from the outer Space. 

• The snow is a white blanket.

• The trees whispered in the moonlight.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to cite your evidence?

• Let's the reader know you are giving accurate information.

• So you don't plagiarize.

• Both answers are correct.

Multiple Choice

Make an inference based off of this sentence.

The skies were gray today just like her mood everyday.

• She is a sad person

• She enjoys nature

• She doesn't like rain

• She is a happy person.

Multiple Choice

What is an inference?

•  An inference is something that you think is true based on information that you have.

• An inference is directly written in the text

Multiple Choice

To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What does cite mean?

• Something I can see.

• Someplace I can go.

• Analyzing date.

• Saying what my source or evidence is.

Multiple Choice

What is text evidence?

• An answer to the question.

• My paraphrased version of the article.

• A sentence from a passage used as a direct quote or a paraphrase that supports your answer.

• My opinion of the article.

Multiple Choice

Proof is also known as...

• citing

• evidence

• metaphor

• support

Multiple Choice

When citing a source you should use...

• an exclamation point

• a semi colon or colon

• quotations

• a period at the end of the sentence

Multiple Choice

Which version is correct?

• George says,

  “Look honey were going to the theatre, not going to be in it.” (Hansberry)

• George says,

  “look honey were going to the theatre, not going to be in it.” (A Raisin in the Sun)

• In the text it states,

  “look honey were going to the theatre, not going to be in it.” (A Raisin in the Sun)

• George says,

  “Look honey were going to the theatre, not going to be in it” (Hansberry 2.1).

Multiple Choice

What is plagiarism?

• the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

• putting something in your own words

• summarizing

• quoting

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to paraphrase?

• the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

• to put someone else's word in your own words

• to quote

• none of the above

Multiple Choice

What is needed in a citation?

• nothing

• Author & Page #

• just page number

Multiple Choice

Why is the following quote INCORRECTLY cited in MLA citation?

"It haunted me day and night" (Poe 13)

• It does not have the page number

• It does not have a period after closing parentheses

• It does not Identify the author’s last name

• It does not have quote marks " " around the evidence

Novel Study

Be prepared to answer questions about Animal Farm by George Orwell

Multiple Choice

The farmer who owns Manor Farm and treats the animals poorly.

• Mr. Jones

• Mrs. Muriel

• Mr. Napoleon

• Mr. Boxer

Multiple Choice

Cynical, ill tempered donkey who is the oldest animal on the farm.

• Muriel

• Clover

• Boxer

• Benjamin

Multiple Choice

The three adult dogs.

• Bluebell, Jessie, Pincher

• Mollie, Clover, Moses

• Bluebell, Mollie, Clover

• Bluebell, Mollie, Pincher

Multiple Choice

One of the pigs who leads Animal Farm. He initially paints the 7 commandments on the wall.

• Squealer

• Snowball

• Napoleon

• Old Major

Multiple Choice

Animal who is very good at persuading other animals to agree with him.

• Moses

• Boxer

• Squealer

• Snowball

Multiple Choice

The character who cheats the animals out of the money for the wood.

• Frederick

• Pilkington

• the cat

• Boxer

Multiple Choice

What is an allegory?

• Repetition of one or more words at the beginning of sentences/phrases

• The use of dissimilar images in order to contrast their differences

• A paradox reduced to two words

• A story in which the characters and events represent particular qualities or ideas

Multiple Choice

Which historical person is Napoleon based on?

• Adolf Hitler

• Josef Stalin

• Vladimir Lenin

• Winston Churchill

Multiple Choice

Symbolized Trotsky- a political leader exiled and murdered by Stalin. 

• Snowball

• Napoleon

• Julius Caesar

• Mollie

Multiple Choice

Symbolized Stalin - a political leader who ruled oppressively with fear and deception. 

• Snowball

• Old Major

• Sqealer

• Napoleon

Multiple Choice

Symbolized working citizens who though good at heart, were blind followers. 

• Mollie

• Squealer

• The Dogs

• Boxer

Multiple Choice

Symbolized the propaganda department, used to manipulate the people through propaganda.

• Napoleon

• Snowball

• Moses

• Squealer

Multiple Choice

What event in history is Animal Farm said to have been based on?

• The Bay of Pigs

• World War 1

• World War 2

• The Russian Revolution

Multiple Choice

Who was the head of state in Russia before the Revolution?

• Tsar Nicolas II

• Otto von Bismarck

• Vladimir Lenin

• Adolf Hitler

Multiple Choice

Orwell uses Animal Farm as a platform for

• warning readers about the nature of power

• satirizing human behavior

• comment of historical events

• all of the above

Multiple Choice

The ending of the story is ironic because

• the pigs remained in power

• the windmill is rebuilt

• there is no difference between the men the pigs

• thinking for oneself is dangerous

Multiple Choice

What title does Napoleon give himself?

• King of the Animals

• Lord of Manor Farm

• God of Beasts

• President of the Republic

Multiple Choice

What is a satire?

• A way of criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way, especially in order to make a political point

• Words that refer to ideas, qualities, attitudes, and conditions that cannot be perceived with the senses

• The associations and emotions a word may evoke

• A generally harmless word that replaces an offensive or suggestive one

Multiple Choice

When does Chapter X take place?

• A few days after Boxer was killed.

• A few months after Boxer was killed.

• Many years after Boxer was killed.

Multiple Choice

How many animals have been allowed to retire?

• One animal.

• No animals.

• Twelve animals.

Multiple Choice

Why do the animals have difficulty remembering the Rebellion and the ideas of Animalism?

• They do not want to remember.

• They are being tricked by Snowball and the other humans.

• Now there are so many animals on the farm who were born or bought after the Rebellion.

Multiple Choice

The windmill is NOT used to:

• Make the animals’ lives easier.

• Grind corn.

• Make money for the pigs.

Multiple Choice

What has replaced the Seven Commandments on the barn wall?

• “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”

• “Long live Emperor Napoleon!”

• “All animals are equal, yet everywhere they are in chains.”

Multiple Choice

During debates, the animals usually agreed with whom?

• Napoleon

• Snowball

• Squealer

• Whomever is talking

Multiple Choice

Who do the dogs represent in Animal Farm?

• KGB / Secret Police

• the United States

• FDR

• The workers

Multiple Choice

"The news of what had happened sped round the farm like wildfire” is an example of?

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

• alliteration