GMAS Practice Quiz

What is the main theme of the poem 'Spider and the Fly'?

• The process of making a web

• The importance of being polite

• The beauty of a spider's web

• The dangers of ignoring advice

What does the spider use to try to lure the fly into his parlor?

• Stories of other flies

• Promises of safety

• Offers of food and rest

• Threats of danger

Why does the fly refuse the spider's invitations?

• The fly prefers to sleep outside

• The fly has been warned about the spider

• The fly does not like the spider

• The fly is not hungry

What lesson can be learned from the poem 'Spider and the Fly'?

• Always trust strangers

• It's important to have a beautiful home

• Never give up

• Be cautious of flattery and deceit

In 'Kate’s Vigil', why is Kate worried?

• Her father is late returning from a whaling voyage

• She lost her favorite book

• She can't find her spyglass

• Her brother is missing

What does Kate do every day to look for her father?

• Searches the town

• Sends out letters

• Scans the ocean from the widow’s walk

• Asks her friends for news

What industry is important to Nantucket in the early 1800s?

• Farming

• Textiles

• Whaling

• Fishing

How does Kate finally recognize her father's ship?

• By the broken main mast

• By its speed

• By the flag it flies

• By the sound of the crew

What does the widow’s walk symbolize in 'Kate’s Vigil'?

• Adventure and exploration

• Hope and vigilance

• Wealth and prosperity

• Loneliness and despair

What is the outcome of 'Kate’s Vigil'?

• Kate's father is lost at sea

• Kate decides to leave Nantucket

• Kate's father returns home safely

• The family moves away from the sea