Allusions Quiz

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English
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7th Grade
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Katherine Place
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When someone refers to something as their "Achilles' heel," they are talking about:
Their greatest strength
Their favorite hobby
Their greatest weakness
Their most valuable possession
Tags
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RL.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an allusion?
the repetition of beginning sounds
a cultural reference that confers meaning
A comparison of unlike things
a popular saying
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The phrase "opening Pandora's box" refers to:
Starting something that leads to many problems
Making a difficult decision
Finding a hidden treasure
Trying something new and exciting
Tags
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RL.7.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If someone is called a "Good Samaritan," it means they:
Help others without expecting anything in return
Like to travel and explore
Are very quiet and shy
Enjoy telling stories
Tags
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To call someone a "Scrooge" means they are:
Full of holiday cheer
Brave and adventurous
Greedy and stingy with money
Helpful and kind
Tags
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.RL.7.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If you say someone is a "Romeo," you are suggesting they are:
A great athlete
Very romantic or flirtatious
A good singer and performer
A talented artist
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If someone is described as "narcissistic," (as in the Greek god, Narcissus) it means they:
Are very generous
Think only of themselves
Love to read
Are very forgetful
Tags
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RL.7.4
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