8th Grade Quiz Review

What are some common elements of the mystery genre?

• romance, fantasy, horror, comedy

• suspense, puzzles, crime, investigation

Who is the author of 'The Tell Tale Heart'?

• Edgar Allan Poe

• William Shakespeare

• Emily Dickinson

• Mark Twain

What is the main theme explored in 'The Tell Tale Heart'?

• Fear and revenge

• Love and betrayal

• Guilt and madness

• Hope and redemption

What is the plot summary of the book 'Monster'?

• The plot summary of the book 'Monster' is about a young girl who discovers her magical powers.

• The plot summary of the book 'Monster' is about a group of friends who solve a mystery together.

• The plot summary of the book 'Monster' is about a 16-year-old boy named Steve Harmon who is on trial for felony murder.

• The plot summary of the book 'Monster' is about a scientist who creates a monster and loses control of it.

What is the significance of the title 'Monster' in the book?

• Perception and societal view of the main character

• The main character's role in the story.

• The main character's superhuman abilities.

• The main character's physical appearance.

What is the setting of 'The Tell Tale Heart'?

• large mansion

• apartment building

• cabin in the woods

• small house

Who is the narrator of 'The Tell Tale Heart'?

• The victim

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Unnamed character

• The police officer

What are some common themes in the mystery genre?

• crime, investigation, suspense, clues, resolution

• romance, fantasy, horror, comedy

What is the definition of annotation?

• A note by way of explanation or comment added to a text or diagram
• A type of software
• A mathematical formula
• A type of hardware

What are Cornell notes and where were they invented?

• Cornell notes are a system of note-taking used in schools and they were invented in Harvard University
• Cornell notes are a system of note-taking used in schools and they were invented in Stanford University
• Cornell notes are a system of note-taking used in schools and they were invented in Cornell University
• Cornell notes are a system of note-taking used in schools and they were invented in Yale University