Grade 7 English Literature Online Practice Test

Look at lines 4–9 (De Carabas grinned ...., ...into scarlet flame.). The first sentence uses a figurative language. What does this figurative language tell the reader about the Marquis?

• He has a sense of humour.

• He could be dangerous.

• He is fond of animals.

• He sounds greedy.

What is the figurative language used in the phrase "De Carabas grinned to himself like a hungry panther sighting a lost peasant child"?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Explain a. the function and b. effect of the semi-colon ( ; ) in the first paragraph.

a. the function: ... b. effect: ...

What does the word erupted tell the reader?

Look at lines 10–16 (‘Can I ask ..., stumble in the...). Explain two ways that the Marquis’s way of speaking shows that he is unfriendly towards Richard. Support each explanation with a quotation. First explanation: ... Quotation: ... Second explanation: ... Quotation: ...

Why does the writer repeat the verb move?

Look at lines 17–25 (... darkness and break ..., ...don’t look down.’). Give two words that show the contrast in behaviour between the Marquis and Richard. The Marquis: ... Richard: ...

Look at lines 17–25 (... darkness and break ..., ...don’t look down.’). Give two words that show that the flare is gradually weakening.

Word 1: ..., Word 2: ...

Look at lines 26–42 (It was daylight ..., ... and collapsed.). The word tiny is repeated to emphasise how small things appear to Richard. What else does the repetition of tiny emphasise?

What is the primary character trait of Richard as revealed in the extract?

• Courageous

• Confused

• Determined

• Arrogant