"Eat, Sleep, Jump High for Smarties" Quiz

In context, the word “practically” (line 6) is a synonym for

• actually

• probably

• consistently

• virtually

The problem with most of the students' metaphors is that the metaphors

• do not contain important details about the subjects

• have expressions that contain false imagery

• contain phrases that lack description

• do not compare the subjects with other things

The movement of Mr. Hawes' eyebrows (lines 37 to 40) reflects his feelings of

• resentment

• satisfaction

• amusement

• irritation

The sentence “It splashes against the blackboard and slides dismally onto the floor" (lines 60 to 61) supports the author's development of

• setting

• conflict

• character

• imagery

Before Mr. Hawes reads Randy's metaphor, Randy is concerned that Mr. Hawes will

• quit teaching

• hurt someone

• more furniture

• become seriously ill

The phrase “to broaden our horizons” (line 84) refers to Mr. Hawes' desire to

• celebrate the students' achievements

• recognize the students' learning needs

• provide the students with insightful ideas

• help the students learn new things

The main reason that the author uses short sentences throughout the excerpt is to

• develop humour

• convey various images

• establish contrast between characters

• accelerate the pace of the plot

In this excerpt, Randy's attitude toward Mr. Hawes is one of

• curiosity

• contempt

• contention

• concern