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WorksheetsMidterm Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 14mins
As he ran beside the red river, Gerald sung the old fabled songs about the expansive land of crimson waters and sun-stripped skulls to the South.
What is implied by the imagery in this paragraph?
Gerald is reflecting on the history of the area he grew up in.
Gerald is wishing he could be like the people he sees.
Gerald is considering the possible roles he could play.
Gerald is wondering what his new life might be like.
She blamed his small-mindedness for preventing his acceptance of the old man's offer.
isolated
old-fashioned
provincial
sophisticated
Cars, trucks, trains, planes and motorcycles depend upon man for their maintenance; but a weed imitates man’s independence and resourcefulness. It travels wherever it wants and relies on no man for it's survival.
Everyone is unique.
Which topic do both authors address in their texts?
the idea of being a business owner and developing your own brand.
the idea of the greatness of all individuals
the belief that all people should travel the world
the idea that everything relies on man.
Which sentence demonstrates how a couple resolves a conflict?
Anna and Dantae yell at each other frequently.
They were both often disappointed.
Dantae blamed Anna for being selfish.
They made up their fights or ignored them.
What is an antonym for disdain?
hatred
dislike
adore
contempt
Pedagogical is another word for
instructional
entertainment
romantic
fitness
Brian is jovial; whereas Dave is serious.
Jovial means
sad
irritable
mean
cheerful
Many of the Disney characters are very whimsical.
Whimsical is
solemn
playful
cruel
angry
The funeral guests were solemn.
Solemn means
serious
jolly
whimsical
happy
Jacey was indifferent to the noise around her.
Indifferent means:
excited about
uninterested in
angered by
self-conscious
But before he could get out of the house, it happened. It was his own fault or, rather, his mistake. He should not have fallen asleep on the sofa with the fireplace still lit. He should have waited until it was out, but he was tired and wanted to go to sleep. Now the fire was consuming everything around him. He tried to reach the door. It was terrifying. When he finally made it, a beam from above fell and blocked his escape. He was trapped.
Which evidence from the text supports the idea that the man understood he was responsible for his circumstances?
But before he could get out of the house, it happened.
He should not have fallen asleep on the sofa with the fireplace still lit.
Now the fire was consuming everything around him.
When he finally made it, a beam from above fell and blocked his escape.
Which sentence from the text suggests that the man does not realize the seriousness of his situation early on?
But the man laid back and watched the tv.
His muscles began to unwind.
He burrowed deeply into the blanket hoping to catch the late show.
The room was nice and cozy.
In the preceding passage, the author starts the accident with the phrase, "it happened." What is the effect of this phrase?
It introduces a sarcastic tone that shows the man's dislike for fire.
It suggests that the man feels he has little control over the events.
It implies that the fire was completely unavoidable.
It proves that the man was waiting for the fire to turn against him.
The home's owner had warned the young man that he shouldn't leave the fireplace unattended. Well, he did, and he had faced the consequences of his actions. He decided that the guests before him must have been weak.
What is the theme of this passage?
Self confidence and belief in enjoying the uncertainty of a new adventure gives one a lot of joy.
Youthful arrogance, masculine ideals, and belief that man can conquer anythig can lead to tragedy.
Making fun of serious situations is no laughing matter.
Disrespecting your elders and the value of survival skills can make you unhappy.
