The First Day of School

The description of the setting in paragraphs 1–2 shows that —

• John has enjoyed the long summer days

• John’s mother likes the routine of school

• John is reluctant to see the end of summer

• John’s mother is worried about the passage of time

What is the main theme of the story 'The First Day of School'?

• A) Excitement and anticipation

• B) Fear and anxiety

• C) Boredom and indifference

• D) Anger and frustration

Which literary device is used in the sentence: 'The school bell rang like a distant echo of summer's end'?

• A) Simile

• B) Metaphor

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

In the context of 'The First Day of School', what does the word 'anticipation' most likely mean?

• A) Fear

• B) Expectation

• C) Surprise

• D) Disappointment

What is the purpose of the author's description of the school building in 'The First Day of School'?

• A) To create a sense of mystery

• B) To highlight its historical significance

• C) To evoke a feeling of nostalgia

• D) To emphasize its imposing structure

Which sentence best describes the protagonist's feelings on the first day of school?

• A) The protagonist is eager to meet new friends.

• B) The protagonist is nervous about the new environment.

• C) The protagonist is indifferent to the changes.

• D) The protagonist is angry about returning to school.

What grammatical error is present in the sentence: 'The students was excited for the first day of school'?

• A) Subject-verb agreement

• B) Incorrect tense

• C) Misplaced modifier

• D) Pronoun error

How does the author use imagery to describe the classroom in 'The First Day of School'?

• A) By comparing it to a jungle

• B) By describing its colors and sounds

• C) By focusing on its size

• D) By highlighting its emptiness

What is the effect of the first-person narrative in 'The First Day of School'?

• A) It creates a sense of distance.

• B) It allows readers to connect with the protagonist's emotions.

• C) It provides an objective viewpoint.

• D) It confuses the reader.

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The teacher's voice was as calm as a _______.'

• A) storm

• B) whisper

• C) river

• D) thunder