Grade 7 Literature Quiz Pt1

Which of the following is a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was sunshine.

• He was as brave as a lion.

• The stars danced in the sky.

What is the main purpose of a stanza in poetry?

• To provide a title.

• To create a rhyme.

• To organize ideas.

• To confuse the reader.

In poetry, what is 'personification'?

• Giving human qualities to non-human things.

• Describing a person in detail.

• Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'.

• Exaggerating for effect.

Which line contains onomatopoeia?

• The sun rose in the east.

• The leaves were green.

• The bees buzzed by.

• The sky was clear.

What does 'rhyme scheme' refer to in poetry?

• The theme of the poem.

• The number of lines.

• The pattern of rhymes at the end of lines.

• The type of poem.

Who is the main protagonist in The Silver Sword?

• Jan

• Ruth

• Edek

• Bronia

What does the silver sword symbolize in the novel?

• Wealth

• Hope and unity

• War

• Power

Where is the story primarily set?

• France

• Poland and Germany

• Italy

• England

How does Jan come into possession of the silver sword?

• He buys it.

• He finds it in the ruins.

• Ruth gives it to him.

• He steals it.

What is the main goal of the children in the story?

• To find treasure.

• To reunite with their parents.

• To escape to America.

• To join the army.