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WorksheetsSemester 1 Final English 1
Total questions: 90
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This person gave Joetta an angel
Buphead
Grandma Sands
Mrs. Davidson
Mr. Robert
Byron was going to be sent to live with this person
Mrs. Davidson
Mr. Robert
Grandma Sands
Larry Dunn
The name of Grandma’s special friend
Rufus
Byron
Larry Dunn
Mr. Robert
Kenny’s new friend from Mississippi
Larry Dunn
Rufus
Buphead
Joetta
The narrator of the book
Kenny
Byron
Wilona Watson
Buphead
The oldest Watson child
Kenny
Joetta
Byron
Buphead
The name of Byron’s friend
Rufus
Larry Dunn
Buphead
Mr. Robert
Mother of the Watson boys
Mrs. Davidson
Joetta
Grandma Sands
Wilona Watson
Sister of the Watson boys
Rufus
Wilona Watson
Joetta
Grandma Sands
This person steals Kenny’s gloves and is beat up by Byron
Rufus
Buphead
Larry Dunn
Mr. Robert
What does Kenny believe the neighbors call his family?
The Weird Watsons
The Funny Family
The Brown Bombers
The Yelling Yaks
What caused Byron’s mouth to get stuck to the car mirror?
He was kissing the mirror and his lips got stuck.
Joetta poured cold water on Byron.
Byron’s lips did not get stuck to the car mirror.
Buphead pushed Byron’s face in the mirror and his lips got stuck.
What did Kenny do to upset Rufus, and how did Rufus respond?
Kenny would not share his lunch, so Rufus stole his dinosaurs.
Kenny stole Rufus’ dinosaurs, so Rufus stole Kenny’s bike.
Kenny made fun of Rufus, so Rufus made fun of Kenny’s family.
Kenny laughed when kids were making fun of Rufus, so Rufus stopped talking to Kenny.
What did Momma plan to do when she caught Byron playing with matches?
Momma did not catch Byron playing with matches.
Momma wanted to ground Byron.
Momma wanted Byron to babysit his sister over the summer.
Momma wanted to burn Byron to teach him a lesson.
How did Byron pay for the two bags of Swedish Crèmes?
Byron signed for them.
Byron stole Kenny’s money.
Byron sold Kenny’s dinosaurs.
Joetta gave Byron money.
How did Byron react after he killed the bird?
Byron did not kill a bird.
Byron laughed and thought it was funny.
Byron lied and told his mom Kenny did it.
Byron threw up and cried.
How did Mr. Watson react to Byron’s new hair style?
Mr. Watson loved it and did the same thing to his hair.
Mr. Watson did not care about Byron’s hair.
Mr. Watson told Byron he needed to move in with Buphead.
Mr. Watson shaved Byron’s head
How did Mrs. Watson first react to the TT AB-700?
Mrs. Watson loved it.
Mrs. Watson laughed when she saw the TT AB-700.
Mrs. Watson told Mr. Watson to take it back to the store.
Mrs. Watson rolled her eyes and went into the house
Why did Joetta put the angel in her sock drawer?
It was a white angel that did not look like her.
The angel was broken.
Joetta had stolen the angel.
Joetta did not put an angel in her sock drawer.
Why did Byron sleep in his parents’ room the night before they left for Alabama?
His parents found out he was going to run away.
He was scared of the thunderstorm.
He was going to miss his parents.
Kenny hurt his feelings.
Byron told Buphead he was going to get back at his parents by
Stealing money.
burning down the house.
skipping school.
not talking the entire trip.
What surprised Byron and Kenny at the rest stop in Ohio?
The toilet was a hole in the ground.
There were no rest stops in Ohio.
Joetta was kidnapped
The bugs were biting them.
What did Dad call God’s Beard?
The cotton candy in Ohio.
His favorite song on the record player.
Dad did not call anything God’s Beard.
The air in the Appalachian Mountains.
What was Kenny’s favorite song to play?
Yakety Yak
The Ballad of Birmingham
True Blue
Love Tunes
What was Mr. Watson’s secret plan for the trip?
Mr. Watson wanted to drive to Alabama without stopping for the night..
Mr. Watson wanted to buy a new car for the trip.
Mr. Watson wanted Joetta to stay with Grandma Sands for the summer.
Mr. Watson wanted to stop at every dirty rest stop to teach Byron a lesson
What warning did Grandma Sands give the children about Collier’s Landing?
Grandma said it was dirty, and the children should not go there.
Grandma said it was dangerous because big ships dock there.
Grandma did not give the children a warning about Collier’s Landing.
Grandma said it was dangerous because of the Whirlpool.
Why wasn’t Joey in the church during the bombing?
Joey got hot and went outside to get some air.
Joey left her bible at home and decided to go get it.
Joey missed her family and went home.
Joey was in the church during the bombing.
What is the World-Famous Watson Pet Hospital?
Where the Watson family pets would go to get better.
It was a space behind the couch.
It was where Kenny hid after he returned from Alabama.
All of the listed options are correct
What did Kenny mean when he said, “I knew God had sent me my personal savior”?
The new kids would be teased more than Kenny.
Kenny found a life preserver in the garage.
Byron saved Kenny from the bully’s attack.
Kenny found a new toy at a garage sale.
Who finally gets Kenny out from hiding behind the couch after the incident in Birmingham?
Byron
Joey
Buphead
Rufus
What was Fortunato dressed as for Carnival?
Jester
Knight
King
None of the above
What is the name of the other person who Montresor tells Fortunato that he was going to ask about the Amontillado?
Lucius
Lucresio
Luchesi
Luciano
What color was the mask Montresor was wearing?
Periwinkle
Navy
Black
Red
How did Montresor know the house would be empty?
Because he set it on fire
Because he fired his servants
Because he was broke and could not afford servants
He told them he wouldn't be back until the morning and they took the night off
What is the motto of the Montresors?
Je maintriendrai
Wingardium Leviosa
Stare decisis et non quieta movere
Nemo me impune lacessit
Where had the stone and mortar, used by Montresor to wall up the entrance to the niche, been hidden?
Under a pile of bones
Under the cask of Amontillado
Under Montresor's cloak
Under the pipe of sherry
What were Fortunato's last words?
Brother, I love thee
Forgive me my dear Montresor
God shall save me from perdition
For the love of God Montresor
When Fortunato asked Montressor to give him a sign to prove he was a Mason, what did the narrator do?
Produced a trowel
Gave the secret handshake of the Masons
Shows him his coat of Arms
Showed him a ring
If Fortunato had not been under the influence of alcohol, he might have wondered why Montresor
had a trowel hidden in his cape.
offered him wine.
expressed concern for him.
worries that someone will hear.
Montresor states to Fortunato, “You are a man to be missed.” This is an example of
irony
foreshadowing
theme
irony and foreshadowing
The exposition of the story is…
Rainsford jumps off the cliffs and into the sea after being chased.
Rainsford hides in a tree from General Zaroff
Rainsford fell off of his boat.
Rainsford passes an island on his way to Rio
All of the following are examples of rising action EXCEPT which of the options below?
Rainsford sleeps in General Zaroff’s bed
Rainsford hears gunshots, then he meets Gen. Zaroff who hunts humans
Rainsford becomes a hunted human on the island
Rainsford creates a Malayan Mancatcher trap.
The climax of the story is…
Rainsford meets Gen. Zaroff who hunts humans
Rainsford becomes the human hunted and is given a head start
Rainsford ambushes Zaroff in his bedroom
Rainsford dies in the hunting game
The falling action of the story is…
Rainsford is caught
Rainsford is caught then released, the game continues, Rainsford jumps in the sea
Rainsford sleeps in General Zaroff’s bed
Rainsford dies
The implied resolution of the story is…
Rainsford dies after jumping in the water
Rainsford is furious
Rainsford kills General Zaroff
The boat comes back and saves Rainsford from Gen. Zaroff
When Zaroff refers to his island as “a most restful spot” the author is using which literary device?
Conflict
Irony
Characterization
Imagery
When Zaroff refers to his island as “a most restful spot” the author is using which literary device?
Conflict
Irony
Characterization
Imagery
The protagonist in “The Most Dangerous Game” is:
Zaroff
Ivan
Rainsford
Whitney
The antagonist in “The Most Dangerous Game” is:
Zaroff
Ship Trap Island
Rainsford
Whitney
In the story, General Zaroff decides to hunt Rainsford. In the plot diagram, this turning point would be part of the:
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Resolution
What is Zaroff’s main reason for preferring to hunt human beings rather than animals?
There is no other big game on his island.
He doesn’t like to kill innocent creatures.
He hates humanity and wants to take revenge against it.
Hunting men is more of a challenge than hunting beasts.
Which of the following best describes how Zaroff justifies his hunting of human beings?
Animal life is more precious than human life.
Only the strong deserve to survive.
Individual freedom is more important than laws.
Human beings are not morally responsible for one another
The last sentence of the story is, “He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided.” What important piece of plot information does that sentence give you?
Zaroff has lost the final duel.
Rainsford has safely reached his homeland.
Rainsford has a history of sleep problems.
Rainsford cares too much about luxuries.
Rainsford finally gets the better of Zaroff when Rainsford —
swims to Zaroff’s château and surprises him
kills Ivan, leaving Zaroff defenseless
catches Zaroff in a tiger trap made from a bent sapling
signals to a passing boat that helps him escape
Who is dead by the end of the story?
Rainsford
Rainsford and Zaroff
Rainsford, Ivan, and two of the captive sailors
Zaroff, Ivan, and one of Zaroff’s best dogs
Which answer would be the best choice for the central idea of this story?
It's good, to keep the population of a town to a low number.
Sometimes friends and neighbors lie to you.
Some traditions or rules should be changed, because they cause harm to others.
You should follow what everyone else is doing, so they won't turn against you.
"The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day..."
The preceding passage is found in the exposition of the story.
This passage is developing the _______________ for the reader?
setting
rising action
theme
characterization
"The original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago..."
In this passage from the story, what is the word paraphernalia referring to ?
The clothing worn to the lottery.
The chant that used to be sung during the lottery
The equipment needed for the lottery.
The papers that are stored in the black box.
"Although the villagers had forgotten the ritual and lost the original black box, they still remembered to use stones."
This passage in the story reflects a ______________ mood in the story.
melancholy
hesitant
compassionate
violent
What was represented by the black box?
family
death
tradition
murder
Who is the author of 'The Lottery"?
Shirley Jackson
Edgar Allen Poe
Marco Rubio
Donald Trump
What can be seen on the slip of paper of the winner of the lottery?
red x
black spot
red spot
blank paper
At the end of the story, who wins the lottery?
Buck
Tessie
Mr. Graves
Mrs. Graves
What day is the lottery held each year?
December 24th
February 9th
June 27th
October 15th
Why was Tessie late to arrive at the gathering on the day of the lottery?
She forgot her son and had to pick him up.
She started to leave town to protest the lottery.
She forgot what day it was.
She ran away, but was caught and returned.
What "haunting" phrase seems to be spoken by the house?
"Where has the luck gone?"
"Mother does not love us!"
"Tiger's blood is in my veins!"
"There must be more money!"
Who first teaches young Paul about horse racing and places bets for him?
Uncle Oscar
Bassett
His father
His mother
What could the frenzied way Paul rides his horse symbolize?
his desire to grow up fast
his desire to hurt his mother
his desire for wealth
his desire to be a jockey
What amount of money does Paul give to his mother for her birthday?
5,000 pounds
2,000 pounds
50 pounds
He never gave her money
What is the phrase Paul repeats to Uncle Oscar when he wants to keep a secret?
"Credit now!"
"Swear to be silent!"
"Honor bright!"
"Honest truth!"
What is Paul's "secret in a secret"?
He paid off the mortgage for his mother
He rides his rocking-horse to get the name of the winning horse
He is running away from home to live with Uncle Oscar
He asks Bassett which horse will win the race
Paul's mother tells him that
People make their own luck
It is better to be born rich
It is better to be born lucky
His father is a lucky man
The eerie feeling that Paul's mother has when she is at the party and calls home could be an example of
allusion
metaphor
irony
foreshadowing
What old adage or saying does Uncle Oscar use to warn Paul not to give his mother all of the 5,000 pounds at once?
"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
"Don't bite off more than you can chew."
"Your eyes are bigger than your stomach."
"Happiness can't be bought."
Paul refuses to go to the seaside on vacation because he wants to be near
his father
the winning horse
Bassett
his sisters
To the outside world, Paul's mother appears to be a loving mother, but the children know
She cannot love them
She drinks too much
She is a workaholic
She goes shopping too much
What is the strange ability that Paul develops?
He could make things move with his mind
He could predict the winner of the horse races
He could read people's minds
He saw dead people
Paul is obsessed with horse racing because
he wants to be rich
he wants to help Basset pick the winners
he wants to prove he is "grown up"
he wants to prove to his mother that he is lucky so she will love him.
At the end of the story, Uncle Oscar says, "But poor devil...he's best gone out of a world where he rides his rocking-horse to find a winner." What is he suggesting?
Paul was possessed by an evil spirit
Paul may be better off dead than worrying about money
Paul is finally a winner
Paul will be missed
From Paul's mother saying her husband is very unlucky, we can infer
She loves him very much
She thinks he is the cause of the money worries and to blame for the family being poor
She believes luck can be inherited
She wants Paul to hate his father
At the end of the story, what has Paul's mother gained and what has she lost?
She gained money and lost her husband
She gained money and lost her son
She gained love and lost money
She gained freedom and lost her family
A ___________ is anything that stands for or represents something else.
picture
personification
foreshadowing
symbol
The name of the horse that won the Derby that Paul screamed out before collapsing was?
Singhalese
Lively Spark
Malabar
Daffodil
The name of the nanny/nursery governess was?
Ms. Wontnot
Ms. Wilmot
Ms. Nanny
Ms. Doubtfire
Where did Bassett believe Paul had gotten his luck from?
God
His father
The horses
He didn't believe Paul to be lucky.
The protagonist in “Lamb to the Slaughter” is:
Patrick
Mary
Sergeant Noonan
Snowy Fleece
The antagonist in “Lamb to the Slaughter” is:
Sergeant Noonan
Mary
Patrick
Lamb Chop
What did Mary use as a murder weapon?
Metal Vase
Frozen Leg of Lamb
Garden Spanner
Pistol
What was the cause of death for Mary’s husband?
Heart attack
Blunt force trauma to the head
Aortic aneurysm
Total eclipse of the heart
How far along was Mary in her pregnancy?
3 months
4 months
6 months
8 months
