Before Reading Slaughterhouse-Five Quiz

Vocabulary Question 1: What is the meaning of the word 'Dresden' as used in the text?

• the name of a city in Germany

• a famous painting

• a type of fabric

• a type of food

Vocabulary Question 2: Define the word 'sardonic' as it is used in the first chapter.

• serious and solemn

• friendly and welcoming

• grimly mocking or cynical

• cheerful and optimistic

Vocabulary Question 3: What does the word 'ludicrous' mean in the context of the story?

• hilarious and funny

• serious and important

• ridiculous or absurd

• logical and reasonable

Vocabulary Question 4: Explain the term 'unstuck in time' as used in the first chapter.

• Billy's experience of time standing still

• Billy's experience of time speeding up

• Billy's experience of time being predictable

• Billy's experience of time travel and inability to control the order of events

Vocabulary Question 5: What is the significance of the word 'Tralfamadore' in the text?

• A type of flower mentioned in the novel

• A fictional planet from the novel 'Slaughterhouse-Five'

• The name of the main character's pet

• A real-life city where the story takes place

Literary Devices Question 1: Identify a possible example of foreshadowing in the book.

• The mention of the phrase 'so it goes' whenever someone dies

• The description of the main character's childhood

• The mention of a dog in the first chapter

• The detailed description of the setting

Literary Devices Question 2: How does the author use irony?

• The author uses irony by using language that conveys the literal meaning

• The author uses irony by presenting a situation that is exactly what the reader expects

• The author uses irony by presenting a situation that is the opposite of what the reader expects or by using language that conveys the opposite of the literal meaning.

• The author uses irony by avoiding any unexpected situations or language

Literary Devices Question 3: What is the effect of the author's use of repetition in the text?

• Creates emphasis, reinforces a theme, or creates a rhythmic effect

• Causes confusion for the reader

• Distracts from the main theme

• Creates a sense of boredom

Literary Devices Question 4: Discuss the symbolism of the phrase 'so it goes' in the story.

• Signifies the importance of time management

• Represents the joy and happiness of life

• Reflects the unpredictability of the future

• Symbolizes the inevitability of death and the indifferent nature of the universe.

Literary Devices Question 5: How does the author employ satire in the first chapter?

• By using humor, irony, and exaggeration to criticize and mock the absurdity of war and human behavior.

• By using minimalistic and understated writing to emphasize the subtlety of the author's message

• By employing straightforward and serious language to convey the gravity of the situation

• By using romance and adventure to highlight the positive aspects of war