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7th Grade Fun Friday!

Total questions: 125

Worksheet time: 7hrs 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is NOT one of Jonas's new restrictions as the Receiver?
a)
Can not share his dreams
b)
Can not take any more pills
c)
Can no longer live with his family
d)
Can not eat red apples
2.
What is the downside of Jonas's new position?
a)
Pressure
b)
Isolation
c)
Lack of sleep
d)
Pressure
3.
What permission surprises Jonas the most?
a)
Permission to eat fruit
b)
Permission to ride bicycles
c)
Permission to be independent
d)
Permission to lie
4.
What is Jonas a receiver of...?
a)
Time
b)
Action
c)
Memories
d)
Lies
5.
What realization does Jonas have in Chapter 9? (It is an Ah-ha moment...)
a)
He wonders if everyone is secretly a Receiver
b)
He wonders if who his birth mother is
c)
He wonders if everyone is lying
d)
He wonders if Lily will be the next receiver
6.
How much recreation time is Jonas permitted?
a)
None
b)
10 minutes
c)
20 minutes
d)
30 minutes
7.
Since Jonas' training involves pain, he has special access to pain medication.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
What is the special quality Jonas has?
a)
The ability to feel
b)
He has a brother and a sister
c)
The Capacity to See Beyond
d)
The ability to receive memories
9.
What assignment/job was given to Jonas?
a)
He didn't receive one; he was skipped over
b)
Giver of Memory
c)
Receiver of Memory
d)
The Giver's Receiver
10.
The Receiver holds the memories and experiences of almost everyone and everything in the past.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Why was Jonas so shocked at the end of chapter 10?
a)
He couldn't believe how old the Receiver was.
b)
The Receiver told him to keep their meetings a secret.
c)
The Receiver told him to remove his tunic.
d)
The Receiver turned off the speaker.
12.
What is the first memory Jonas receives?
a)
The memory of Fiona
b)
The memory of snow
c)
The memory of the election
d)
The memory of Pokemon Go
13.
What is the most conspicuous difference between The Receiver's dwelling and Jonas'?
a)
The bed.
b)
The luxurious fabrics.
c)
The curved table legs.
d)
The books.
14.
What is the first thing the Giver transmits to Jonas?
a)
Snow
b)
Heat
c)
Pain
d)
Weird Al's "Greatest Hits" Album 
15.
The Receiver looks so old because he is.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
The receiver holds the memories and experiences of almost everyone and everything in the past.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
The first memory the Giver gives Jonas is
a)
a sled ride
b)
a horse ride
c)
a boat ride
d)
a carousel ride
18.
What happens to the Giver after transmitting the memory?
a)
he no longer wants to give Jonas any memories
b)
he feels sad
c)
he no longer has the memory
d)
he is ready to give Jonas all his memories right away
19.
Why doesn't it snow in Jonas's community?
a)
the community has climate control
b)
the Earth is getting warmer
c)
Jonas's community is near the equator
20.
During the first day of job training Jonas experiences
a)
ice
b)
lightning and thunder
c)
sunburn
d)
rain
21.
"It's just that I don't know your name.  I thought you were the Receiver, but you say I'm the Receiver, so I don't know what to call you."
What is the importance of this line?
a)
in Jonas's community two people will never have the same name
b)
the man's reply explains the title of the book
c)
it is an example of why precision of language is important
d)
it explains how a name can influence a person's personality
22.
Why does Jonas feel different the day after he begins job training?
a)
he is the only person training for his job
b)
he isn't allowed to talk about his training
c)
he wishes he had been given a different job
23.
Why is Jonas late for his second day of training?
a)
he rode with Asher to the Department of Bicycle Repair
b)
he saw the change in Fiona's hair that he had experienced earlier with the apple
c)
his teacher kept him after school to ask how his training went
d)
he helped Fiona in the House of the Old
24.
"This time the sled had...that same mysterious quality that the apple had had so briefly.  And Fiona's hair." 
The thing Jonas is seeing is
a)
light
b)
music
c)
color
d)
laughter
25.
The Giver wants Jonas to understand his capacity to see beyond.  Which line is an example of Jonas's ability?
a)
We gained control of so many things.  But we had to let go of others.
b)
The Giver looked startled at the certainty of Jonas's reaction.
c)
Close your eyes and be still, now.  I'm going to give you a memory of a rainbow.
d)
Lie back down, now.  We have so much to do.
26.
The best title for Chapter 12 would be
a)
The Sled
b)
The Dream
c)
Fiona's Hair
d)
Seeing Beyond the Shades of Gray
27.
"Climate control.  Snow made growing food difficult, limited the agricultural periods.  And unpredictable weather made transportation almost impossible at times.  It wasn't a practical thing, so it became obsolete when we went to sameness."
In this passage the word obsolete means...
a)
outdated
b)
old-fashioned
c)
useless
d)
worn-out
28.
A theme that is beginning to form in Chapter 12 is
a)
Jonas begins to disagree with his community's values thinking; he feels sameness is wrong
b)
The Giver explains to Jonas what society was like when Jonas's community allowed free choice; he said making wrong choices is important
c)
anger is part of growing up; Jonas is upset and angry when he can't figure out the flashes of red he is seeing
d)
Jonas is opposed to the Giver's teachings; he feels the Giver is wrong to go against the values of the community
29.
The first memory the Giver gives Jonas is
a)
a sled ride
b)
a horse ride
c)
a boat ride
d)
a carousel ride
30.
How many memories did The Giver transmit to Jonas the first day?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
31.
What dream did Jonas continue having? 
a)
Riding an elephant through the jungle
b)
Asking Fiona to get into a bathtub
c)
Riding down a hill on a sled 
d)
Walking on a tight rope
32.
Why did Jonas feel uncomfortable listening to all the twelves about their first day of training? 
a)
Because he thought they were all basic
b)
Because they were talking about releasing people
c)
Because they were talking about sexuality
d)
Because he was not allowed to discuss his 
33.
What weird thing keeps happening to Jonas? 
a)
Things change for an instant 
b)
He has multiple stirrings throughout the day
c)
He has an urge to kill Gabriel
d)
He sees demons inside people
34.
The Giver told him that Jonas was experiencing ___________.  
a)
the feeling of death
b)
the color, red 
c)
the color, purple
d)
the feeling of birthing a new child
35.
Why did colors disappear in their community?  
a)
A meteor landed in their community and washed away color.
b)
Neighboring communities drained the color from their people.
c)
The current Receiver of memory removed color so that they would be color blind.
d)
The people made the choice to go to sameness, did away with differences 
36.
To help Jonas understand the concept of color, the Giver wants to give him the memory of a ____________. 
a)
Rainbow
b)
Sled
c)
Sapphire
d)
Apple
37.
What character does Jonas try to give an awareness of the color red to?
a)
Lily.
b)
Fiona.
c)
Asher.
d)
Mother.
38.
Jonas asks The Giver if he has ever had what member of family?
a)
A spouse.
b)
A mother.
c)
A father.
d)
A brother.
39.
In what position does Jonas find The Giver in many times?
a)
Hunched over in pain.
b)
Reading.
c)
Painting in color.
d)
Writing a new book.
40.
What does Jonas suggest The Giver do so his load will not be so heavy?
a)
Give his books to the House of Old.
b)
Give Jonas painful memories.
c)
Stop seeing Jonas.
d)
Visit the Department of Justice.
41.
What happens to twins born into the community?
a)
They do not exist in the community.
b)
They are given to one family.
c)
One gets released.
d)
They are separated at birth.
42.
What does Gabriel do continuously throughout the night in Chapter 14?
a)
Cry.
b)
Whistle.
c)
Sleep.
d)
Laugh.
43.
What does Jonas suggest his Father do to help soothe Gabriel during the night?
a)
Make sure Gabriel gets medication.
b)
Put Gabriel back in the Nurturing Center.
c)
Put Gabriel in Jonas's room.
d)
Put Gabriel in Lily's room.
44.
What memory does Jonas give Gabriel during the night as he is trying to calm him down?
a)
The memory of the sled.
b)
The memory of sailing.
c)
The memory of snow.
d)
The memory of a sunburn.
45.
What does the Giver beg Jonas to do when Jonas walks into the Annex to see him in Chapter 15?
a)
Leave the community.
b)
Leave his family.
c)
Go for a walk outside.
d)
Take some of the pain away.
46.
Jonas experiences the following emotions during the war memory EXCEPT:
a)
Courage.
b)
Pain.
c)
Fear.
d)
Death.
47.
What is Jonas's reaction when The Giver begs for forgiveness after he gives Jonas the war memory?
a)
He asks for forgiveness himself.
b)
He forgives The Giver.
c)
He asks him to take back the memory.
d)
He is shocked.
48.
What emotion does Jonas experience when he receives the memory of Christmas with family and friends?
a)
 Joy.
b)
Hope.
c)
Forgiveness.
d)
Love.
49.
What action of defiance does Jonas take after he lies to his parents about understanding the word "love"?
a)
Jonas is rude to Gabriel.

b)
Jonas does not speak to his parents.
c)
Jonas does not take his pill.
d)
Jonas leaves the house to see The Giver.
50.

creating a foreboding sense of evil

a)

irrationally

b)

sinuous

c)

placidly

d)

ominous

51.

intense pain

a)

irrationally

b)

agony

c)

assimilated

d)

embedded

52.

absorbed; understood

a)

irrationally

b)

agony

c)

assimilated

d)

embedded

53.

to lessen the intensity of pain or discomfort; to calm

a)

assuage

b)

sinuous

c)

assimilated

d)

embedded

54.

When the community receives an unscheduled holiday, why does Jonas refuse to play a game with his friends and groupmates?

a)

It's a war game.

b)

It's boring.

c)

The Giver forbade it.

d)

He was too tired.

55.

On the unscheduled holiday several months after he receives his assignment, what is the game that Jonas refuses to play?

a)

Hide and Seek

b)

Hopscotch

c)

Duck, duck, goose

d)

Good Guys/Bad Guys

56.

How does Jonas’ society determine which of two twin newchildren will be released?

a)

Weight

b)

Height

c)

Random lottery

d)

The Birthmother decides

57.

Although the Giver sometimes thinks of release when he is in pain, he tells Jonas that he cannot apply until…

a)

He’s 80 years old

b)

The Elders give permission

c)

He writes his memoirs

d)

Jonas’ training is complete

58.

According to the Giver, if Jonas accidentally drowned in the river, all Jonas’ memories would ___.

a)

Disappear forever

b)

Be transferred to Gabriel

c)

Return to the Giver

d)

Overwhelm the community

59.

Where will the Released new child go?

a)

Foster care

b)

Elsewhere

c)

Back to their Birthmother.

d)

Back to the Nurturing Center.

60.

Jonas discovers why his rules do not allow him to ask for release.

a)

The Giver forbade it.

b)

He was too young.

c)

He first had to have a spouse.

d)

The previous Receiver asked for release

61.

The failed Reciever's name was ______.

a)

Lily

b)

Fiona

c)

Rosemary

d)

forgotten forever

62.

The Giver warns Jonas to stay away from here.

a)

The river.

b)

The House of the Old

c)

His family unit's dwelling

d)

The Nurturing Center

63.

What happened because he stopped taking the pills?

a)

The Stirrings returned

b)

He couldn't sleep anymore.

c)

He got headaches.

d)

The Giver stopped his training.

64.
Jogging is her favorite activity.
a)
Gerund
b)
Participle
c)
Infinitive
65.
The swimming fish raced upstream.
a)
Gerund
b)
Participle
c)
Infinitive
66.
Rehearsing theatre  was a must before performance.
a)
Gerund
b)
Participle
c)
Infinitive
67.
To be or not to be, that is the question.
a)
Gerund
b)
Participle
c)
Infinitive
68.
Finishing the book, George looked pleased.
a)
Gerund
b)
Participle
c)
infinitive
69.
What is the RED phrase?
I want to know all there is to know about John Snow.
a)
participle
b)
gerund
c)
infinitive
70.
What is the RED phrase?
My son, running into the end zone, is smiling from ear to ear.
a)
participle
b)
gerund
c)
infinitive
71.
What is the RED phrase?
Flying in a plane is my favorite way to travel.
a)
participle
b)
gerund
c)
infintive
72.
What is the RED phrase?
Singing her heart out, the toddler knew all the words to Fancy.  
a)
participle
b)
gerund
c)
infinitive
73.
The passing bus accelerated down the street.
a)
Gerund
b)
Participle
c)
Infinitive
74.
Even though it looks like a verb, a participle functions to _______, like an adjective would do. 
a)
describe
b)
talk
75.
Even though it looks like a verb, a gerund acts as a ______ in a sentence.
a)
thing
b)
adjective
76.
Participial verbal phrases are verb forms that act like ______.
a)
nouns
b)
adjectives
77.
Gerund verbal phrases act like_________. 
a)
adjectives
b)
nouns
78.
Gerunds always end in  _______. 
a)
-ing
b)
-ed
79.
An infinitive  is a verb form that begins with the word __________. 
a)
to
b)
for
80.
An infinitive verbal phrase can act like a _____, ______, or ______. 
a)
a noun, an adjective, or  an adverb
b)
a noun, a conjunction, or a preposition
81.
What type of verbal phrase is green?
My friends and I love to watch the movie Elf.
a)
gerund
b)
infinitive
c)
participial
d)
marsupial
82.
What type of verbal phrase is green?
Buddy the Elf, hoping to find his parents, heads to New York City.
a)
participial
b)
infinitive
83.
What type of verbal phrase is green?

Smiling
is my favorite!
a)
participial
b)
gerund
c)
infinitive
d)
marsupial
84.
Superman flew back to Metropolis as fast as he could to save Lois Lane.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?
a)
infinitve
b)
participle
c)
gerund
d)
not a verbal
85.
Intimidating evil doers with her lasso, Wonder Woman is an integral member of the Justice League.
What kind of verbal phrase is highlighted in red?
a)
infinitive
b)
gerund
c)
participial
d)
not a verbal
86.
Solving a crossword puzzle is a nice activity on a rainy day.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
87.
Spending time with his parents was one of Bruce Wayne's favorite activities before they were murdered.
What kind of verbal phrase is highlighted in red?
a)
participial
b)
infinitive
c)
gerund
d)
not a verbal
88.
Driving recklessly through the streets of Gotham, Batman pursued the Riddler.
What kind of verbal phrase is highlighted in red?
a)
participial
b)
infinitive
c)
gerund
d)
not a verbal
89.
Driving recklessly through the streets of Gotham, Batman pursued the Riddler.
What kind of verbal phrase is highlighted in red?
a)
participial
b)
infinitive
c)
gerund
d)
not a verbal
90.
To fight for truth, justice, and the American way is Superman's motto.
What kind of verbal phrase is highlighted in red?
a)
infinitive
b)
participial
c)
gerund
d)
not a verbal
91.
The Flash used his speed to catch the bank robber.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?
a)
participle
b)
infinitive
c)
gerund
d)
not a verbal
92.
Knitting is her favorite winter hobby.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
93.
My sister wants to hibernate like a bear next winter.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
94.
The Joker came up with a terrifying plan.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?
a)
gerund
b)
infinitive
c)
participle
d)
not a verbal
95.
Do you like writing in the summertime?
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
96.

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:

High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

a)

When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.

b)

At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

c)

A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

d)

School uniforms can be ordered online .

97.

Which piece of evidence could BEST be used to prove this claim:

The government SHOULD decide what students eat for lunch.

a)

School lunches, on average have only about 550 calories;however, lunches brought from home have about 850 calories.

b)

The rules make lunches cheap for students, but they cost schools money.

c)

The GAO report said that students in one district refused to eat school lunches for three weeks.

98.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.

What type of relationship do Paul and Alice have?

a)

They are brother and sister

b)

They work together

c)

They are neighbors

d)

They are husband and wife

99.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.

What type of person is Alice?

a)

Care free and calm

b)

Messy and sloppy

c)

Clean and controlling

d)

Sad and angry

100.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.

Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?

a)

He has tools

b)

His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty

c)

He goes straight up the stairs to shower

d)

He wears a hat

101.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.

What can you infer that Paul does for work?

a)

A lawyer

b)

a doctor

c)

a construction worker

d)

a garbage man

102.

The Recreation Center is only open through Sundays-Thursdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Jackson wanted to play basketball there.


Based on the passage, at which time would Jackson be allowed to play basketball?

a)

At 4:30 p.m. on Saturday

b)

At 2:30 p.m. on Friday

c)

At 9:30 p.m. on Thursday

d)

At 9:00 a.m. on Monday

103.

It's a good thing we were all wearing seat belts when the turbulence hit.


Based on the text, which of the following most likely happened?

a)

A family was on a road trip and hit a pothole.

b)

A plane had gone through a terrible storm.

c)

A boat went over some waves.

d)

There are not enough details to answer the question.

104.

What evidence supports the idea: best friends are always there for you?

a)

Jessica is always talking about Jennifer behind her back.

b)

Jessica and Jennifer always talk about Michelle when she isn't around.

c)

Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support.

d)

Jennifer and Michelle make sure to copy off Jessica's homework.

105.

What does explicit mean?

a)

A guess

b)

Evidence that is directly stated in the text

c)

A conclusion based off of facts and reasoning

106.
What is textual evidence?
a)
My opinion after reading.
b)
Proof in the article.
c)
A word for word quote from the article/story
d)
A made-up quote I add to my answer.
107.
What is the first step to writing a paragraph with textual evidence?
a)
Concluding Sentence
b)
Answer
c)
Restate
d)
Support
108.
A MLA in-text or parenthetical citation should be located
a)
just after the information being cited
b)
just before the information cited
c)
at the bottom of the page
d)
on the last page of the paper
109.
Cloning material is the act of submitting
a)
your paper with Citations
b)
your paper with improper citations
c)
a act of changing key words or phrases but retaining the essetial content.
d)
another's work , word for word, as one's own.
110.
The following are all examples of intellectual theft, EXCEPT....
a)
Stealing someone's music without permission
b)
Stealing someone's creative work
c)
Using someone's idea without permission.
d)
Stealing someone's mind
111.
Parenthetical Citations are used 
a)
At the end of the paper
b)
Within the Works Cited
c)
To give immediate credit to the source
d)
disguise the author 
112.
John is doing a report on George Washington. He writes that Washington was the 1st president. He believes this is common knowledge so he does not give credit to a source for this fact. 
OKAY or NO WAY?
a)
Okay
b)
No Way
113.
The placement of an in-text or parenthetical citation within a paper is important.  Select which in-text citation is properly done from the options below.
a)
Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately (Smith 10).
b)
Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith 10)
c)
Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately. (Smith p.10)
d)
(Smith 10) Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately
114.
The consequences of plagiarism in school, college and the business world can include all of the following EXCEPT
a)
Being fired from a job
b)
Being expelled from college
c)
Being denied admission to a college
d)
jail time
115.
What are the three strategies to avoid plagiarism?
a)
Copy, Pasting, Quote
b)
Citing, Exaggerating, Predicting
c)
Summary, Paraphrasing and Quote
d)
Avoiding, Denying and Paraphrasing
116.
Samantha copies a webpage into her book report and adds her own first sentence. 
OKAY or NO WAY?
a)
Okay
b)
No Way
117.
Jennifer spends a lot of time searching the web. She finds a great drawing on a site. She prints it for the cover of her report and gives credit to the illustrator in her report.
OKAY or NO WAY?
a)
Okay
b)
No Way
118.
Rachel has to write a paragraph about volcanoes for science. She finds a paragraph on a website that sounds great. She copies it in her own handwriting and turns it in.
OKAY or NO WAY?
a)
Okay
b)
No Way
119.
Joe wrote a report about cats. He wrote this in his report:
Cats can have long hair or short hair, they can be lots of different colors, and "they can even have blue eyes," says Julia Nelson in her book called Cats are Amazing Animals.
OKAY or NO WAY?
a)
Okay
b)
No Way
120.
Emily is getting ideas for her pyramid project from a website. She takes notes and lists the website name and information in her project when she turns it in.
OKAY or NO WAY?
a)
Okay
b)
No Way
121.
Which of these is cited correctly?
a)
Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings," (Wordsworth 263).
b)
Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings." (Wordsworth 263)
c)
Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth p. 263).
d)
Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth 263).
122.
Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well. 
With whom is Michael Living? 
a)
His Parents
b)
No one
c)
Jacko and Toby
d)
Michael and Toby
123.
Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well. 
Which of the following would be considered explicit textual evidence? 
a)
Michael was trying to sleep
b)
Toby is Michael's brother
c)
Michael and Toby were cold
d)
"the sky looked gray and dirty"
124.
Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well. 
What can you infer about the place they are living? 
a)
It's bright and colorful
b)
It's dull and uncared for
c)
It's happy and clean
d)
it's brand new
125.
Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well. 
Which words help describe the setting? 
a)
"Michael woke up with a start."
b)
"A shouting of voices."
c)
"...cracked glass of the curtainless window..." 
d)
"then the front door slammed shut."