Literary Analysis Quiz

In "Monsters are Due on Maple Street," what event initially causes the residents to become suspicious of each other?

• A power outage

• A loud noise

• A stranger's arrival

• A missing child

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence from "The Veldt": "The children ran through the house, laughing and playing."

• The children ran

• Through the house

• Laughing and playing

• The children

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which sentence from "AutumnTime" best illustrates the theme of change?

• "The leaves turned golden and red, signaling the arrival of autumn."

• "The children played in the park every day."

• "The sun set earlier each evening."

• "The family gathered for dinner every night."

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In "Examination Day," what is the significance of the test that Dickie takes?

• It determines his future career.

• It assesses his intelligence in a dystopian society.

• It is a routine school exam.

• It is a test of physical fitness.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the sentence structure of the following sentence from "Monsters are Due on Maple Street": "As the sun set, the streetlights flickered on, casting eerie shadows."

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What reasoning do the characters in "The Veldt" use to justify their reliance on technology?

• It makes their lives easier and more comfortable.

• It is a tradition passed down through generations.

• It is mandated by the government.

• It is a way to connect with nature.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In "AutumnTime," how does the author use descriptive language to convey the setting?

• By using vivid imagery of the changing seasons

• By focusing on the characters' dialogue

• By describing the technological advancements

• By detailing the historical background

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the main conflict in "Examination Day"?

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Technology

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the effectiveness of the ending in "Monsters are Due on Maple Street." How does it contribute to the overall message of the story?

• It provides a clear resolution to the conflict.

• It leaves the reader with a sense of hope.

• It emphasizes the theme of human nature and fear.

• It introduces a new character.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence from "Examination Day": "Dickie walked into the room with a sense of dread."

• Dickie walked

• Into the room

• With a sense of dread

• Dickie walked into

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DOK Level 1: Recall