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Symbolism

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 32mins

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Class
Date
1.

Symbols represent a concept or idea that is more significant (or more important) than the symbol itself.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Why do people use symbols?

a)

To give an answer to a conflict.

b)

For fun

c)

To help visualize their plan for a idea

d)

To convey other concepts, ideas, or beliefs

3.

Harry Potter has a scar on his forehead. This scar symbolizes

a)

a family name

b)

royalty

c)

the chosen one

d)

a fight with a leader

4.

An illustrator draws a picture of darkness around the main character. The darkness represents a problem that the character may be facing. What could this problem be?

a)

night

b)

calm

c)

death

d)

freedom

5.

On their wedding day, the groom gave his bride a bouquet of red roses. What do the red roses symbolize?

a)

his love for his bride

b)

her favorite flower

c)

life

d)

power

6.

The main character in a story has had a hard life. The last chapter shows a picture of her twirling around on a spring day surrounded by newly budding trees and blooming flowers. How is the character feeling at this point?

a)

sad that the new season has started

b)

excited to hear the birds chirping

c)

like her life is restarting; representing a new birth

d)

that summer is close

7.

The color blue represents......

a)

royalty, ceremony

b)

sadness, peace, calm

c)

lying, death

d)

power, love

8.

Which of the following is an example of symbolism in literature?

a)

All of these are correct

b)

Fall representing growing old

c)

Water symbolizing rebirth

d)

The color black to symbolize evil

9.

Identify what stage symbolizes


“All the world’s a stage,

And all the men and women merely players;

they have their exits and their entrances;

And one man in his time plays many parts,”

a)

world

b)

participants

c)

play

d)

theatre

10.

What does the apple symbolize in the image

a)

Snow White's beauty and charm

b)

Snow White's death and destruction

c)

Snow White's willingness to listen to others.

d)

Snow White's helpful attitude

11.

What does the apple symbolize in this photo?

a)

Gratitude for a teacher who has done a good job

b)

Assistance for a teacher who needs help

c)

Hunger a teacher feels

12.
What does this symbol represent?
a)
Anger
b)
A bald eagle
c)
Freedom
d)
Creeping
13.
What does this symbol represent?
a)
Failure
b)
Success
c)
A sport
d)
A game
14.

What does this symbol represent?

a)

Royalty/power

b)

A king or queen

c)

Beauty

d)

Hatred

15.

What does this symbol represent?

a)

Red, white, and blue

b)

School

c)

Patriotism

d)

Canada

16.

This color symbolizes...

a)

Love

b)

Death

c)

Danger

d)

All of the above

17.

A lightbulb symbolizes...

a)

Evil

b)

Idea or Invention

c)

Darkness

d)

Old age

18.

A diamond symbolizes...

a)

Rihanna

b)

Poor

c)

Wealth or Beauty

d)

Light

19.

Which bird symbolizes peace and tranquility?

a)
b)
c)
d)
20.

Which animal symbolizes wisdom and knowledge?

a)

Mouse

b)

Rabbit

c)

Owl

d)

Monkey

21.

What four item types can be symbols?

a)

East, west, north, and south.

b)

The Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, Santa Claus, the Grinch

c)

Cards, envelopes, whiteout, and pens.

d)

Objects, events, people, or animals.

22.

In "Boy in the Striped Pajamas," the stripes represented...

a)

All of these are correct

b)

Dominance or control

c)

Imprisonment

d)

Loss of freedom

23.

The sled dogs in COTW were harnessed with traces. The traces were symbolic of...

a)

man's control over the beasts

b)

hard work

c)

a purpose and job for the sled dogs

d)

All of the above

24.

In "Call of the Wild," the club represented

a)

Protection

b)

Mastery

c)

Carelessness

d)

Power

25.

In COTW, Mercedes' possessions were symbolic of...

a)

Her selfishness

b)

Her ignorance of the Yukon

c)

Her spoiled, pampered, previous life

d)

All of the above

26.

In our story, the fang represented

a)

Animalistic nature

b)

Ability to hunt for food

c)

Mastery among beasts

d)

Dental hygiene for dogs and wolves

27.

Which of these was a symbol of the call of the wild for Buck?

a)

The man in the red sweater

b)

The vision of the caveman by the fire

c)

The care and love of John Thornton

d)

The struggle between Buck and Spitz

28.

What theme is brought to mind by Jack London when Dave is dying and too sick to pull the sled, yet refuses to leave the traces and begs to continue to work?

a)

Perseverance

b)

Anger

c)

Humbleness

d)

Selfishness

29.

What theme is illustrated by Buck's actions when he starts to jump off a cliff and pulls a 1,000 lb load at Thornton's command?

a)

Persistence

b)

Suffering

c)

Friendship or Love

d)

Fate vs. Free Will (choice)

30.

"It was inevitable that the clash for leadership should come. Buck wanted it. He wanted it because it was his nature, because he had been gripped tight by that nameless, incomprehensible pride of the trail and trace—that pride which holds dogs in the toil to the last gasp, which lure them to die joyfully in the harness, and breaks their hearts if they cut out of the harness." Call of the Wild. Which themes are illustrated by this quote? (Choose all you think are correct.)

a)

Mastery

b)

Friendship

c)

Perseverance

d)

Primordial vs. Ciivilized