Presley ELA Quiz

“Casey at the Bat” is a …

• free verse poem

• limerick

• sonnet

• narrative poem

Which character traits below best describe

Casey in the poem?

• athletic and modest

• proud and arrogant

• careless and lazy

• tall and handsome

Which text evidence below best supports your answer to #3?

• “That ain’t my style,” said Casey. “Strike one!” the umpire said.

• For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.

• For there seemed but little chance of Casey getting to the bat.

• They thought, “If only Casey could but get a whack, at that,”

Which sentence best summarizes the third stanza of the poem?

• Casey will get a chance to bat after all.

• Flynn and Blake did surprisingly well at bat, leaving Flynn on third and Blake

  on second.

• The fans went nuts when they realized that Casey was up to bat next.

• Flynn and Blake were both very weak players, and the crowd doubted their

  abilities to make it on base.

How does stanza 1 contribute to the development of the plot?

• Stanza 1 introduces important characters.

• Stanza 1 describes the complications that will arise later.

• Stanza 1 includes the exposition and sets the mood.

• Stanza 1 creates suspense that builds towards the climax.

Which line of the poem shows that the crowd believed in Casey’s ability?

• "We’d put up even money now, with Casey at the bat.”

• Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt;

• And they knew that Casey wouldn’t let that ball go by again.

• d. all of these

Which of these statements is a theme of “Casey at the Bat”?

• Every game has a winner and a loser; some you win, some you lose.

• The team with the most talent always wins.

• If your team is losing a game, it’s a good idea to leave early.

• all of these

Read this excerpt from the poem:

There was ease in Casey’s manner as he stepped into his place;

There was pride in Casey’s bearing and a smile lit Casey’s face.

The author’s repeated use of the /s/ sound is ________________.

• alliterations

• onomatopoeia

• consonance

• assonance

Reread the excerpt in the previous question. What effect does this sound device

have on the poem when it is read aloud?

• It makes each syllable sound harsh.

• It helps the words and lines flow together smoothly.

• It creates a peaceful mood.

• It adds humor.

Why did the author likely write this poem?

• To entertain baseball fans and those who love the sport.

• To encourage people to go to baseball games.

• To describe what winning a big game feels like.

• To explain to people how to play baseball.