ENGLISH 8 QTR1 TEST REVIEW

In the story, what detail best shows Antonio’s longing for his hometown?

• He describes the stars above Manila

• He recalls the sound of crickets at night

• He writes about his teacher’s advice

• He admires the tall buildings in the city

Why did Antonio decide to leave for Manila?

• To pursue his dream of becoming a teacher

• Because of his father’s illness and the poor harvest

• To experience city life with his friends

• Because he was invited by his cousin to join a fiesta

Which line from the letter best shows Antonio’s sadness?

• “The streets are filled with noise and lights.”

• “Each night, I hear the crickets in my memory.”

• “The work is tiring.”

• “I want to see the world beyond the fields.”

What is the main conflict Antonio experiences in the letter?

• A quarrel with his cousin in Manila

• A decision about what job to choose

• The struggle between his love for home and the need to work away

• His dream of becoming a doctor

What larger theme can be drawn from Antonio’s letter?

• The importance of studying hard

• The beauty of city life compared to the province

• The sacrifices made for family and survival

• The joy of celebrating fiestas

In Antonio’s letter, which detail best shows how the sociocultural context influenced his decision to work in Manila?

• He misses the sound of crickets in the village

• He compares himself to a caged bird

• His father’s illness and the poor harvest forced him to seek work

• A teacher encouraged him to read poems

Which of the following best defines imagery in poetry?

• Words that imitate natural sounds

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

• Language that appeals to the senses of sight, sound, touch, taste, or smell

• A direct comparison between two unlike things using “like” or “as”

Which is an example of alliteration?

• “The sun sets slowly in the silent sky.”

• “Her eyes are as bright as the morning star.”

• “The wind whispered secrets through the trees.”

• “The river is a silver ribbon in the night.”

Which best explains how tone and mood are different?

• Tone is the author’s attitude, while mood is the reader’s feeling

• Tone is about emotions, while mood is about grammar

• Tone is about rhyme, while mood is about meter

• Tone and mood always mean the same thing

If you were to compose a stanza inspired by Afro-Asian poetry that shows freedom, which line best reflects that theme?

• “The bird circles above the forest, wings wide against the sun.”

• “The bird sits quietly in the cage, watching the empty yard.”

• “The bird copies the tune taught by its master.”

• “The bird waits in silence, chained to its wooden perch.”