WorksheetsSophomore Short Story Culminating Unit Test
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 30mins
"Poison": The basic situation(exposition) was when...
the characters realize there is no snake
Timber goes to Harry's house and Harry tells him to be quiet
Harry gets mad at Doctor Ganderbai
Doctor Ganderbai gives Harry the serum
"Poison": Which of these events was from the rising action?
They realize there is no snake
Harry gets angry with Doctor Ganderbai
Doctor Ganderbai says Harry needs a vacation
Doctor Ganderbai gives the Harry the Serum
"Poison": What was the climax of the story?
Doctor Ganderbai used chloroform to sedate the snake
Doctor Ganderbai gave Harry the serum
The sheet was lifted and Doctor Ganderbai realized there was no snake
Doctor Ganderbai and Timber killed the snake
"Poison": The conflicts in the story were
Internal
There were no conflicts.
Intense
External
"Poison": Which character trait best describes Harry?
Agitated, rude
Calm, polite
Ruthless, heartless
Intelligent, calculated
"Poison": Where did Harry say the snake was?
Under the bed
On his stomach
By his feet
Under his pillow
"Poison": The snake bit Harry.
True
False
"Interlopers": The hunters have been enemies..
since childhood
because their wives gossip about them
for the past few months
Who were the two characters feuding in "THE INTERLOPERS"?
Ulrich von Gradwitz and Georg Znaeym
Ulpeach von Gravy and Jorge Zayne
Lebron and Kobe
Hillary and Donald
What was the setting of the story "The Interlopers"?
George's house
western prairie lands
a forest
the ohio river
What is the conflict of the story "The Interlopers"?
The hunters found the sam deer
George cut down a tree in his enemy's property
Gradwitz's gun runs out of ammo
Two hunters feud over property boundaries
"Interlopers": George and Ulrich can be described as
understanding
competitive
ignorant
oblivious
"Interlopers": Which of following is a MAN vs. NATURE conflict?
George vs. Pride
Hunters vs. Lightening
George vs. Ulrich
Ulrich vs. Court Order of Who Owns Land
"Christmas Memory": Why did Buddy and his cousin approach Mr. Haha to buy whiskey instead of going to the store to buy it for the fruitcakes?
During the Great Depression era there was a period called The Prohibition where people were prohibited from buying alcoholic beverages in open market.
Mr. Haha had been to the store and bought too much, so he had some extra whiskey for sale.
Mr. Haha's house was closer than the store.
"Christmas Memory": Which season of the year is most exciting to both the author and to Buddy's cousin?
fall
spring
winter
summer
Characterization is the
process of making people come alive through written words
the time and place of a story
the moral or lesson learned
literary element that reveals a truth about human behavior
"The Necklace": Why is Matilde Loisel unhappy early in her marriage?
She wishes she were rich and had more possessions
Her husband doesn't love her
She didn't have a degree and she couldn't get a job.
She wishes she were prettier
"The Necklace": After the party the husband (M. Loisel) spends most of his time
talking
sleeping
dancing
searching
"The Necklace": Throughout the story Mathilde values
love
knowledge
appearances
family
From which point of view is the story "The Necklace" written?
1st Person
2nd Person
3rd Person Limited
Omniscient
Which describes omniscient Point of View?
when the narrator, which is usually the main character is telling the story from his or hers perspective.
is a narrator that tells a story using the word YOU which places the reader in the story
The position which a narrator sees and understands what is happening
the narrator knows all the thoughts, actions, and feelings of all characters.
In previous eras the theme in fiction was often used to teach
morality
politics
religion
philosophy
What can make a theme such a powerful element in fiction?
It creates suspense that keeps the reader interested.
It follows a specific formula.
It is stated clearly to avoid misinterpretation.
It helps the reader see a truth about life and human beings.
The theme of a story
announces the topic in one or two words
is stated directly in the story
provides entertainment only
makes some revelation abut the subject
The central idea, moral, of the story is called its
conflict
purpose
subject
theme
"Marigolds": Based on the story, what generalization can the reader make about the Depression?
Success came to all families that had one parent who worked.
Supporting a family was easy since amny jobs were available.
Everyone knew their hard work and determination would pay off eventually.
Finding the strength to cope with poverty and lack of work was difficult.
Setting can be defined as the _______ and _______ of the story.
tone and place
time and place
tone and plot
time and plot
Why and why did the author write the story?
"A Man Called Horse": Which of the following best describes the setting?
Boston in the winter of 1845
the western ranchlands in summertime
a Crow camp in the West
springtime in New England
Which of the following was NOT a character in the story "A Man Called Horse"?
Yellow Robe
Greasy Hand
Cut Neck
Purple Spider
"A Man Called Horse": Which of the following events leads to Horses's moving up in respect and status within the Crow camp?
He learns how to use a bow and arrow.
He begins to learn and speak the Crow language.
He kills a man of an enemy tribe and steals two horses.
He brings Greasy Hand some flowers.
"Helen on 86th Street": Why is Vita upset with Helen McGuire?
Helen teases Vita.
Helen has been chosen to play Helen of Troy in the school play.
Helen stole Vita's boyfriend.
Helen copied Vita's homework.
"Helen on 86th Street": Vita burns the letters she has been writing to her absentee father
in a fit of anger
as an offering to the gods during a ceremony
because she doesn't want her mom to find them
because she thinks they are not eloquent enough
The author of "The Interlopers" is
Munro
Seuss
Rowling
Silverstein
The author of "Marigolds" is
Collier
Seuss
Rowling
Silverstein
The author of "Poison" is
Dahl
Seuss
Rowling
Silverstein
