"Jabberwocky"

Where does the main action of “Jabberwocky” take place?

• on a mountain

• in a dark cave

• in a forest

• in a castle

In “Jabberwocky,” who gives the warning about the Jabberwock?

• the hero

• the hero’s father

• the poet himself

• an unknown speaker

Which of the following are other dangerous creatures in “Jabberwocky”? Choose two options.

• the Bandersnatch

• the mome raths

• the Jubjub bird

• the borogoves

• the Callooh

What feature of the Jabberwock in “Jabberwocky” does the hero notice as the creature approaches him?

• its coiled tail

• its eyes of flame

• its vorpal tongue

• its whiffling nose

How does the hero of “Jabberwocky” prove that he has defeated the Jabberwock?

• He removes its claws.

• He brings people to see it.

• He draws a picture of the creature.

• He carries its head back to his father.

If the hero of a story is slain on the battlefield, which statement is true? Base your answer on the meaning of slain.

• He is lying in wait.

• He is no longer living.

• He needs medical treatment.

• He is honored for his courage.

If someone yells to you “Beware!” how should you react? Base your answer on the meaning of beware.

• Walk slowly.

• Ask a stranger for directions.

• Pretend that you are very shy.

• Pay attention and look out for danger.

Which of the following is best described as a foe? Base your answer on the meaning of foe.

• an enemy

• a classmate

• a storyteller

• a best friend

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A Based only on the poet’s words in “Jabberwocky,” choose the creature that the Jabberwock is most like.

• a tiger

• a shark

• an elephant

• a wild pony

Part A Answer: The Jabberwock is like a tiger.

Part B Which line from “Jabberwocky” best supports the answer to Part A?

• Did gyre and gimble in the wabe;

• The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!

• The frumious Bandersnatch!

• Long time the manxome foe he sought—