ELA Midterm 2020 Review

The phrase "the infamous killer" is an example of

• Kenning

• Epic

• Casesura

• Alliteration

One universal theme from Beowulf is that

• Death is sad

• Love is important

• War is violent and useless

• Good is more powerful than evil

Which element from Beowulf is most characteristic of an epic poem?

• The violent nature of the battles

• Beowulf's stunning victory

• Herot's beauty and fame

• Grendel's evil nature

After he is elected chief, what does Ralph do to appease Jack?

• He allows Jack to be the leader on Saturdays

• He allows Jack to be the leader of the choirboys

• He hires Jack as a co-leader

• He suggests that Jack keep the conch

Which best describe Piggy's feelings after the boys head up to the mountain to build a fire?

• "Ralph was left, holding the conch with no one but Piggy."

• "'Like kids! he said scornfully. 'Acting like a crowd of kids.'"

• "What do they think they're going to do on that mountain?"

• "Ralph! Hey! Where you going?"

When Jack is hunting, how does Golding describe him?

• He describes him like a sophisticated hunter using modern technology.

• He describes him like an animal hunting in a pack.

• He describes him like a child is pretending to hunt.

• He describes him like a primitive human.

Thematically, what is the importance of the following quote: "He accepted the piece of half-raw meat and gnawed it like a wolf."

• It shows how hungry the boys are.

• It shows how much the boys have missed meat.

• It shows the boys are losing their civility and humanity.

• It shows the boys do not have utensils on the mountain, so they must eat like animals.

In order to restore order on the island, Ralph says the boys need to do all of the following except

• Be mindful of the fire and tend to it more carefully

• Use the rocks by the beach as their restroom

• Learn how to hunt more effeciently

• Store water in coconut shells

What is revealed when Jack says, "We don't need the conch anymore. We know who ought say things... it's time some people know they've got to keep quiet."?

• Jack is gaining power as a leader.

• The conch is beginning to lose its power.

• Ralph's leadership skills are strengthening

• A&B

• All of the above

After participating in the boar hunt, how does Ralph feel about hunting?

• He thinks it is barbaric

• He thinks it is a waste of time

• He thinks it is exciting

• He thinks it is too difficult