12/8 REVIEW #2

Multiple Choice

What is the author's primary purpose in the poem "Chanukah Lights Tonight"?

• To describe a traditional Chanukah celebration in a rural setting

• To criticize the commercialization of religious holidays

•  To compare Chanukah and Christmas traditions

•  To explain the historical origins of Chanukah

Multiple Choice

Which line contains an example of figurative language that helps establish the poem's setting?

• "Our annual prairie Chanukah party —"

• "Only the wind howling over the crushed corn stalks."

• "The candles flicker in the window."

• "We spent our gelt on baseball cards and matinees,"

Multiple Choice

In the line "spin like a dreidel, a klezmer hit," what literary device is being used?

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Hyperbole

Multiple Choice

How does the poet create a contrast between past and present in the poem?

• By comparing urban and rural settings

•  By contrasting Chanukah traditions with Christmas customs

•  By showing how religious practices have changed over time

• By nostalgic childhood memories with current celebration

Multiple Choice

How do lines 11-15 affect the tone of the poem?

• They create a wondrous tone because the speaker is creating new traditions.

• They create an anxious tone because the speaker is concerned about the party.

•  They create a contented tone because the speaker is remembering happy experiences.

• They create a melancholy tone because the speaker is thinking about their

  difficult childhood.

Multiple Choice

Lines 18-20 suggest the speaker —

•  feels disappointed by their Chanukah celebration.

• hopes more people will choose to celebrate Chanukah

• wants to celebrate Chanukah someplace else next year

• feels a sense of pride about their Chanukah celebration

Multiple Choice

PART A: Which of the following best describes the theme of the poem?

• Spending time in nature can have positive effects on a person's mind

• Animals can provide people with comfort during difficult times

• It is common for people to feel fearful about their future

• Spending time in nature can make people feel more alone than they are

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PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• "The way a crow / Shook down on me" (Lines 1-2)

• "The dust of snow / From a hemlock tree" (Lines 3-4)

• "Has given my heart / A change of mood" (Lines 5-6)

• "And saved some part / Of a day I had rued" (Lines 7-8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most closely identifies what the crow symbolizes?

• an ominous warning

• an unlikely source of happiness

• the power of nature

• the speaker's fears

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence: "The obstreperous children in the classroom made it difficult for the substitute teacher to maintain order." Based on the context clues, what does "obstreperous" most likely mean?

• quiet and well-behaved

• noisy and uncontrollable

• intelligent and curious

• sleepy and uninterested

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence: "After studying for weeks, Jamal was ecstatic when he received his perfect test score." Based on the context clues, what does "ecstatic" most likely mean?

• confused

• disappointed

• joyful

• nervous

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence: "The dilapidated building was scheduled for demolition since its crumbling walls and broken windows made it unsafe." Based on the context clues, what does "dilapidated" most likely mean?

• newly constructed

• in a state of disrepair

• historically significant

• architecturally impressive

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence: "The coach admonished the team for their lack of effort during practice, warning them that they needed to work harder to win the championship." Based on the context clues, what does "admonished" most likely mean?

• criticized

• praised

• rewarded

• ignored

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence: "The speaker's verbose explanation confused the audience; they would have preferred a simple, straightforward answer." Based on the context clues, what does "verbose" most likely mean?

• using too many words

• extremely clear
  

• factually incorrect

• emotionally moving

  
  

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence: "Despite his initial trepidation about the roller coaster, Marcus found that he actually enjoyed the thrilling ride." Based on the context clues, what does "trepidation" most likely mean?

• excitement

• fear

• hatred

• understanding

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence: "The principal commended the students for their great behavior during the assembly." Based on the context clues, what does "commended" most likely mean?

• criticized

• punished

• praised

• dismissed

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence: "The new student was initially taciturn, barely speaking to anyone, but gradually became more talkative as she made friends." Based on the context clues, what does "taciturn" most likely mean?

• friendly and outgoing

• angry and hostile

• confused and lost

• quiet and reserved

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence: "After the ambiguous ending of the movie, viewers debated what actually happened to the main character." Based on the context clues, what does "ambiguous" most likely mean?

• exciting and action-packed

• open to multiple interpretations

• disappointing and boring

• clearly defined

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Read the sentence: "The scientist was meticulous in recording her data, carefully documenting every detail of the experiment." Based on the context clues, what does "meticulous" most likely mean?

• careless

• thought out

• quick and efficient

• creative and innovative

Multiple Choice

The wind howled through the empty streets as Sarah hurried home. Dark clouds gathered overhead, and the streetlights flickered. She clutched her jacket tighter and quickened her pace, glancing nervously over her shoulder.

What is the MOOD created in this passage?

• peaceful

• tense

• joyful

• curious

Multiple Choice

"I don't care what you think!" Marcus shouted, slamming his fist on the table. "This is the third time you've broken your promise, and I'm tired of it!"

What is the author's TONE in this passage?

• sympathetic

• humorous

• angry

• respectful

Multiple Choice

The classroom buzzed with excitement as Ms. Johnson announced the field trip to the science museum. Students whispered to each other, sharing ideas about what they might see and do during their visit.

What is the MOOD of this passage?

• Enthusiastic

• Gloomy

• Mysterious

• Frightened

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The old cabin stood alone in the clearing, its windows like dark, empty eyes staring out at nothing. Vines crept up the weathered walls, and the porch sagged under the weight of years of neglect.

What word BEST describes the author's TONE in this passage?

• Critical

• Nostalgic

• Descriptive

• Cheerful

Multiple Choice

"Well, isn't that just perfect," sighed Mom as she looked at the broken vase. "I specifically asked you not to play ball in the house, but I guess my rules don't matter much around here, do they?"

What TONE is the author using in this passage?

• Appreciative

• Sarcastic

• Optimistic

• Neutral