WorksheetsQuiz004: A Problem
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The White family’s initial response to Sergeant Major Morris’s claims about the monkey’s paw is mainly
a)
excited
b)
doubtful
c)
frightened
d)
uninterested
2.
Morris’s own attitude toward the monkey’s paw could best be described as
a)
angry
b)
terrified
c)
respectful
d)
disappointed
3.
People to whom Morris has offered to sell the monkey’s paw have been unwilling to buy it because they
a)
feared it’s magical powers
b)
doubted it could grant their wishes
c)
didn’t have enough money to pay the price he asked
d)
were unwilling to limit themselves to sensible wishes
4.
What does the story suggest about Morris’s personal experiences with the monkey’s paw?
a)
His wishes had mixed results
b)
All wishes had bad outcome
c)
All wishes had great results
d)
He never wished on the paw
5.
What attitude does Herbert display toward his father’s wish on the monkey’s paw?
a)
fearful
b)
disgusted
c)
amazed
d)
lighthearted
6.
When the monkey’s paw moves in his hand, Mr. White’s response could best be described as
a)
reassured
b)
fascinated
c)
excited and hopeful
d)
frightened and disgusted
7.
What is Mr. White’s third wish?
a)
that Herbert is dead
b)
that the knocking stop
c)
that Herbert never died
d)
that his Mrs. White dies
8.
A short story is a brief work of fiction that can usually be read in one sitting.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
9.
The personalities that take part in a story are its:
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
characters
d)
theme
10.
The time and place a story occurs is its:
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
characters
d)
theme
11.
A generalization about what a story’s events mean is a:
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
characters
d)
theme
12.
A sequence of interrelated events in a story.
a)
setting
b)
plot
c)
characters
d)
theme
13.
A theme is not a summary of a story’s events
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
14.
The climax of a story is when the author is setting-up the background and introducing characters.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
15.
Short stories focus on characters in conflict.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
16.
The protagonist is always the hero of the story.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
17.
Takes place between a character and an outside force.
a)
External Conflict
b)
Internal Conflict
18.
A struggle between a character and his/her own feelings.
a)
External Conflict
b)
Internal Conflict
19.
What is the 4th plot stage?
a)
Exposition
b)
Climax
c)
Resolution
d)
Falling Action
20.
Beck has to decide whether to go to In-N-Out w/ friends or workout after school
a)
External Conflict
b)
Internal Conflict
21.
Jayden is mad because Jackie stole his phone
a)
External Conflict
b)
Internal Conflict
22.
Jara has to decide if he wants to go to a party tonight or rest up for his game tomorrow.
a)
External Conflict
b)
Internal Conflict
23.
Interrups the flow of an ordered sequence to describe earlier events.
a)
Chronological Order
b)
Flashback
c)
Parallel Plots
24.
Genre: A story about Mitchell learning to play other positions to increase his playing time and to help the team.
a)
Realistic
b)
Science Fiction
c)
Historical
d)
Parody
25.
Genre: A story where Hatfield and Fuamatu are FBI agents trying to stop an alien attack.
a)
Realistic
b)
Science Fiction
c)
Historical
d)
Humorous
26.
a pretending; a false showing of something
a)
Pretense
b)
Lofty
c)
Subdued
d)
Candid
27.
noble; of high stature
a)
Pretense
b)
Lofty
c)
Subdued
d)
Candid
28.
Quiet; lacking energy
a)
Pretense
b)
Lofty
c)
Subdued
d)
Candid
29.
honest; direct
a)
Pretense
b)
Lofty
c)
Subdued
d)
Candid
30.
deserving hate; offensive
a)
Edifying
b)
Lofty
c)
Detestable
d)
Candid
31.
instructive in such a way as to improve morally or intellectually
a)
Edifying
b)
Lofty
c)
Detestable
d)
Candid
32.
The coach gave a/an .................... speech after thier losing streak and sparked a playoff run.
a)
Edifying
b)
Lofty
c)
Detestable
d)
Candid
33.
Because of his .................... policies, the mayor was despised and ran out of office by the people.
a)
Edifying
b)
Lofty
c)
Detestable
d)
Candid
34.
Under the ..................... of being a study buddy, Jason offered to tutor his secret crush.
a)
Pretense
b)
Lofty
c)
Subdued
d)
Candid
35.
William did not stop until he fulfilled his ..................... vision and became the president of his company.
a)
Pretense
b)
Lofty
c)
Subdued
d)
Candid
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