Duran South Third Nine Weeks Exam Study Guide (LWD)(2023)

Which statement best describes the point of view in Long Way Down?

• An all knowing narrative voice gives the reader a detailed account of thoughts and feelings of all the characters.

• The limited narrated voice, whose identity is not revealed until the end of the novel, gives a detailed description of events that took place in the elevator.

• Will gives the reader a detailed and descriptive insight into his experience in the elevator and leading up the elevator ride.

• None of the above

How does Will often describe his grief?

• He describes his grief as overwhelming.

• He describes his grief as confusing.

• He describes his grief as physical pain.

• He describes his grief as constant and dull.

How old is Will?

• 12

• 14

• 15

• 17

"And my mom...hanging over my brother's body like a dimmed light post."   The author uses this simile primarily to convey _______

• Will's mother grieved so much she is not herself.

• Will's mother is scared.

• Will's mother is not very intelligent.

• Will's mother was expecting this to happen.

"Gunshots make everyone _________ and __________."  Which two words complete this passage?

• run and hide

• deaf and blind

• angry and hateful

• scared and confused

What is Rule Number 1?

• Stick by your brothers

• Family First

• Don't leave your neighbor

• No crying.

What is Rule Number 2?

• No snitching.

• Listen to your mother.

• Respect your brothers.

• Own a gun.

What is Rule Number 3?

• Have fun.

• Get revenge.

• Stick to the plan.

• Call the cops.

Will compares anagrams to ________.

• brothers

• friends

• life and death

• fresh starts

Where did Shawn store his gun?

• Under his pillow.

• The offset dresser drawer (middle drawer)

• in his closet

• under his bed