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Semester 1 Final English 1

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 3hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This person gave Joetta an angel

a)

Buphead

b)

Grandma Sands

c)

Mrs. Davidson

d)

Mr. Robert

2.

Byron was going to be sent to live with this person

a)

Mrs. Davidson

b)

Mr. Robert

c)

Grandma Sands

d)

Larry Dunn

3.

The name of Grandma’s special friend

a)

Rufus

b)

Byron

c)

Larry Dunn

d)

Mr. Robert

4.

Kenny’s new friend from Mississippi

a)

Larry Dunn

b)

Rufus

c)

Buphead

d)

Joetta

5.

The narrator of the book

a)

Kenny

b)

Byron

c)

Wilona Watson

d)

Buphead

6.

The oldest Watson child

a)

Kenny

b)

Joetta

c)

Byron

d)

Buphead

7.

The name of Byron’s friend

a)

Rufus

b)

Larry Dunn

c)

Buphead

d)

Mr. Robert

8.

Mother of the Watson boys

a)

Mrs. Davidson

b)

Joetta

c)

Grandma Sands

d)

Wilona Watson

9.

Sister of the Watson boys

a)

Rufus

b)

Wilona Watson

c)

Joetta

d)

Grandma Sands

10.

This person steals Kenny’s gloves and is beat up by Byron

a)

Rufus

b)

Buphead

c)

Larry Dunn

d)

Mr. Robert

11.

What does Kenny believe the neighbors call his family?

a)

The Weird Watsons

b)

The Funny Family

c)

The Brown Bombers

d)

The Yelling Yaks

12.

What caused Byron’s mouth to get stuck to the car mirror?

a)

He was kissing the mirror and his lips got stuck.

b)

Joetta poured cold water on Byron.

c)

Byron’s lips did not get stuck to the car mirror.

d)

Buphead pushed Byron’s face in the mirror and his lips got stuck.

13.

What did Kenny do to upset Rufus, and how did Rufus respond?

a)

Kenny would not share his lunch, so Rufus stole his dinosaurs.

b)

Kenny stole Rufus’ dinosaurs, so Rufus stole Kenny’s bike.

c)

Kenny made fun of Rufus, so Rufus made fun of Kenny’s family.

d)

Kenny laughed when kids were making fun of Rufus, so Rufus stopped talking to Kenny.

14.

What did Momma plan to do when she caught Byron playing with matches?

a)

Momma did not catch Byron playing with matches.

b)

Momma wanted to ground Byron.

c)

Momma wanted Byron to babysit his sister over the summer.

d)

Momma wanted to burn Byron to teach him a lesson.

15.

How did Byron pay for the two bags of Swedish Crèmes?

a)

Byron signed for them.

b)

Byron stole Kenny’s money.

c)

Byron sold Kenny’s dinosaurs.

d)

Joetta gave Byron money.

16.

How did Byron react after he killed the bird?

a)

Byron did not kill a bird.

b)

Byron laughed and thought it was funny.

c)

Byron lied and told his mom Kenny did it.

d)

Byron threw up and cried.

17.

How did Mr. Watson react to Byron’s new hair style?

a)

Mr. Watson loved it and did the same thing to his hair.

b)

Mr. Watson did not care about Byron’s hair.

c)

Mr. Watson told Byron he needed to move in with Buphead.

d)

Mr. Watson shaved Byron’s head

18.

How did Mrs. Watson first react to the TT AB-700?

a)

Mrs. Watson loved it.

b)

Mrs. Watson laughed when she saw the TT AB-700.

c)

Mrs. Watson told Mr. Watson to take it back to the store.

d)

Mrs. Watson rolled her eyes and went into the house

19.

Why did Joetta put the angel in her sock drawer?

a)

It was a white angel that did not look like her.

b)

The angel was broken.

c)

Joetta had stolen the angel.

d)

Joetta did not put an angel in her sock drawer.

20.

Why did Byron sleep in his parents’ room the night before they left for Alabama?

a)

His parents found out he was going to run away.

b)

He was scared of the thunderstorm.

c)

He was going to miss his parents.

d)

Kenny hurt his feelings.

21.

Byron told Buphead he was going to get back at his parents by

a)

Stealing money.

b)

burning down the house.

c)

skipping school.

d)

not talking the entire trip.

22.

What surprised Byron and Kenny at the rest stop in Ohio?

a)

The toilet was a hole in the ground.

b)

There were no rest stops in Ohio.

c)

Joetta was kidnapped

d)

The bugs were biting them.

23.

What did Dad call God’s Beard?

a)

The cotton candy in Ohio.

b)

His favorite song on the record player.

c)

Dad did not call anything God’s Beard.

d)

The air in the Appalachian Mountains.

24.

What was Kenny’s favorite song to play?

a)

Yakety Yak

b)

The Ballad of Birmingham

c)

True Blue

d)

Love Tunes

25.

What was Mr. Watson’s secret plan for the trip?

a)

Mr. Watson wanted to drive to Alabama without stopping for the night..

b)

Mr. Watson wanted to buy a new car for the trip.

c)

Mr. Watson wanted Joetta to stay with Grandma Sands for the summer.

d)

Mr. Watson wanted to stop at every dirty rest stop to teach Byron a lesson

26.

What warning did Grandma Sands give the children about Collier’s Landing?

a)

Grandma said it was dirty, and the children should not go there.

b)

Grandma said it was dangerous because big ships dock there.

c)

Grandma did not give the children a warning about Collier’s Landing.

d)

Grandma said it was dangerous because of the Whirlpool.

27.

Why wasn’t Joey in the church during the bombing?

a)

Joey got hot and went outside to get some air.

b)

Joey left her bible at home and decided to go get it.

c)

Joey missed her family and went home.

d)

Joey was in the church during the bombing.

28.

What is the World-Famous Watson Pet Hospital?

a)

Where the Watson family pets would go to get better.

b)

It was a space behind the couch.

c)

It was where Kenny hid after he returned from Alabama.

d)

All of the listed options are correct

29.

What did Kenny mean when he said, “I knew God had sent me my personal savior”?

a)

The new kids would be teased more than Kenny.

b)

Kenny found a life preserver in the garage.

c)

Byron saved Kenny from the bully’s attack.

d)

Kenny found a new toy at a garage sale.

30.

Who finally gets Kenny out from hiding behind the couch after the incident in Birmingham?

a)

Byron

b)

Joey

c)

Buphead

d)

Rufus

31.

What was Fortunato dressed as for Carnival?

a)

Jester

b)

Knight

c)

King

d)

None of the above

32.

What is the name of the other person who Montresor tells Fortunato that he was going to ask about the Amontillado?

a)

Lucius

b)

Lucresio

c)

Luchesi

d)

Luciano

33.

What color was the mask Montresor was wearing?

a)

Periwinkle

b)

Navy

c)

Black

d)

Red

34.

How did Montresor know the house would be empty?

a)

Because he set it on fire

b)

Because he fired his servants

c)

Because he was broke and could not afford servants

d)

He told them he wouldn't be back until the morning and they took the night off

35.

What is the motto of the Montresors?

a)

Je maintriendrai

b)

Wingardium Leviosa

c)

Stare decisis et non quieta movere

d)

Nemo me impune lacessit

36.

Where had the stone and mortar, used by Montresor to wall up the entrance to the niche, been hidden?

a)

Under a pile of bones

b)

Under the cask of Amontillado

c)

Under Montresor's cloak

d)

Under the pipe of sherry

37.

What were Fortunato's last words?

a)

Brother, I love thee

b)

Forgive me my dear Montresor

c)

God shall save me from perdition

d)

For the love of God Montresor

38.

When Fortunato asked Montressor to give him a sign to prove he was a Mason, what did the narrator do?

a)

Produced a trowel

b)

Gave the secret handshake of the Masons

c)

Shows him his coat of Arms

d)

Showed him a ring

39.

If Fortunato had not been under the influence of alcohol, he might have wondered why Montresor

a)

had a trowel hidden in his cape.

b)

offered him wine.

c)

expressed concern for him.

d)

worries that someone will hear.

40.

Montresor states to Fortunato, “You are a man to be missed.” This is an example of

a)

irony

b)

foreshadowing

c)

theme

d)

irony and foreshadowing

41.

The exposition of the story is…

a)

Rainsford jumps off the cliffs and into the sea after being chased.

b)

Rainsford hides in a tree from General Zaroff

c)

Rainsford fell off of his boat.

d)

Rainsford passes an island on his way to Rio

42.

All of the following are examples of rising action EXCEPT which of the options below?

a)

Rainsford sleeps in General Zaroff’s bed

b)

Rainsford hears gunshots, then he meets Gen. Zaroff who hunts humans

c)

Rainsford becomes a hunted human on the island

d)

Rainsford creates a Malayan Mancatcher trap.

43.

The climax of the story is…

a)

Rainsford meets Gen. Zaroff who hunts humans

b)

Rainsford becomes the human hunted and is given a head start

c)

Rainsford ambushes Zaroff in his bedroom

d)

Rainsford dies in the hunting game

44.

The falling action of the story is…

a)

Rainsford is caught

b)

Rainsford is caught then released, the game continues, Rainsford jumps in the sea

c)

Rainsford sleeps in General Zaroff’s bed

d)

Rainsford dies

45.

The implied resolution of the story is…

a)

Rainsford dies after jumping in the water

b)

Rainsford is furious

c)

Rainsford kills General Zaroff

d)

The boat comes back and saves Rainsford from Gen. Zaroff

46.

When Zaroff refers to his island as “a most restful spot” the author is using which literary device?

a)

Conflict

b)

Irony

c)

Characterization

d)

Imagery

47.

When Zaroff refers to his island as “a most restful spot” the author is using which literary device?

a)

Conflict

b)

Irony

c)

Characterization

d)

Imagery

48.

The protagonist in “The Most Dangerous Game” is:

a)

Zaroff

b)

Ivan

c)

Rainsford

d)

Whitney

49.

The antagonist in “The Most Dangerous Game” is:

a)

Zaroff

b)

Ship Trap Island

c)

Rainsford

d)

Whitney

50.

In the story, General Zaroff decides to hunt Rainsford. In the plot diagram, this turning point would be part of the:

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Resolution

51.

What is Zaroff’s main reason for preferring to hunt human beings rather than animals?

a)

There is no other big game on his island.

b)

He doesn’t like to kill innocent creatures.

c)

He hates humanity and wants to take revenge against it.

d)

Hunting men is more of a challenge than hunting beasts.

52.

Which of the following best describes how Zaroff justifies his hunting of human beings?

a)

Animal life is more precious than human life.

b)

Only the strong deserve to survive.

c)

Individual freedom is more important than laws.

d)

Human beings are not morally responsible for one another

53.

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?

a)

Zaroff has lost the final duel.

b)

Rainsford has safely reached his homeland.

c)

Rainsford has a history of sleep problems.

d)

Rainsford cares too much about luxuries.

54.

Rainsford finally gets the better of Zaroff when Rainsford —

a)

swims to Zaroff’s château and surprises him

b)

kills Ivan, leaving Zaroff defenseless

c)

catches Zaroff in a tiger trap made from a bent sapling

d)

signals to a passing boat that helps him escape

55.

Who is dead by the end of the story?

a)

Rainsford

b)

Rainsford and Zaroff

c)

Rainsford, Ivan, and two of the captive sailors

d)

Zaroff, Ivan, and one of Zaroff’s best dogs

56.

Which answer would be the best choice for the central idea of this story?

a)

It's good, to keep the population of a town to a low number.

b)

Sometimes friends and neighbors lie to you.

c)

Some traditions or rules should be changed, because they cause harm to others.

d)

You should follow what everyone else is doing, so they won't turn against you.

57.

"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?

a)

setting

b)

rising action

c)

theme

d)

characterization

58.

"The original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago..."

In this passage from the story, what is the word paraphernalia referring to ?

a)

The clothing worn to the lottery.

b)

The chant that used to be sung during the lottery

c)

The equipment needed for the lottery.

d)

The papers that are stored in the black box.

59.

"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.

a)

melancholy

b)

hesitant

c)

compassionate

d)

violent

60.

What was represented by the black box?

a)

family

b)

death

c)

tradition

d)

murder

61.

Who is the author of 'The Lottery"?

a)

Shirley Jackson

b)

Edgar Allen Poe

c)

Marco Rubio

d)

Donald Trump

62.

What can be seen on the slip of paper of the winner of the lottery?

a)

red x

b)

black spot

c)

red spot

d)

blank paper

63.

At the end of the story, who wins the lottery?

a)

Buck

b)

Tessie

c)

Mr. Graves

d)

Mrs. Graves

64.

What day is the lottery held each year?

a)

December 24th

b)

February 9th

c)

June 27th

d)

October 15th

65.

Why was Tessie late to arrive at the gathering on the day of the lottery?

a)

She forgot her son and had to pick him up.

b)

She started to leave town to protest the lottery.

c)

She forgot what day it was.

d)

She ran away, but was caught and returned.

66.

What "haunting" phrase seems to be spoken by the house?

a)

"Where has the luck gone?"

b)

"Mother does not love us!"

c)

"Tiger's blood is in my veins!"

d)

"There must be more money!"

67.

Who first teaches young Paul about horse racing and places bets for him?

a)

Uncle Oscar

b)

Bassett

c)

His father

d)

His mother

68.

What could the frenzied way Paul rides his horse symbolize?

a)

his desire to grow up fast

b)

his desire to hurt his mother

c)

his desire for wealth

d)

his desire to be a jockey

69.

What amount of money does Paul give to his mother for her birthday?

a)

5,000 pounds

b)

2,000 pounds

c)

50 pounds

d)

He never gave her money

70.

What is the phrase Paul repeats to Uncle Oscar when he wants to keep a secret?

a)

"Credit now!"

b)

"Swear to be silent!"

c)

"Honor bright!"

d)

"Honest truth!"

71.

What is Paul's "secret in a secret"?

a)

He paid off the mortgage for his mother

b)

He rides his rocking-horse to get the name of the winning horse

c)

He is running away from home to live with Uncle Oscar

d)

He asks Bassett which horse will win the race

72.

Paul's mother tells him that

a)

People make their own luck

b)

It is better to be born rich

c)

It is better to be born lucky

d)

His father is a lucky man

73.

The eerie feeling that Paul's mother has when she is at the party and calls home could be an example of

a)

allusion

b)

metaphor

c)

irony

d)

foreshadowing

74.

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)

"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."

b)

"Don't bite off more than you can chew."

c)

"Your eyes are bigger than your stomach."

d)

"Happiness can't be bought."

75.

Paul refuses to go to the seaside on vacation because he wants to be near

a)

his father

b)

the winning horse

c)

Bassett

d)

his sisters

76.

To the outside world, Paul's mother appears to be a loving mother, but the children know

a)

She cannot love them

b)

She drinks too much

c)

She is a workaholic

d)

She goes shopping too much

77.

What is the strange ability that Paul develops?

a)

He could make things move with his mind

b)

He could predict the winner of the horse races

c)

He could read people's minds

d)

He saw dead people

78.

Paul is obsessed with horse racing because

a)

he wants to be rich

b)

he wants to help Basset pick the winners

c)

he wants to prove he is "grown up"

d)

he wants to prove to his mother that he is lucky so she will love him.

79.

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?

a)

Paul was possessed by an evil spirit

b)

Paul may be better off dead than worrying about money

c)

Paul is finally a winner

d)

Paul will be missed

80.

From Paul's mother saying her husband is very unlucky, we can infer

a)

She loves him very much

b)

She thinks he is the cause of the money worries and to blame for the family being poor

c)

She believes luck can be inherited

d)

She wants Paul to hate his father

81.

At the end of the story, what has Paul's mother gained and what has she lost?

a)

She gained money and lost her husband

b)

She gained money and lost her son

c)

She gained love and lost money

d)

She gained freedom and lost her family

82.

A ___________ is anything that stands for or represents something else.

a)

picture

b)

personification

c)

foreshadowing

d)

symbol

83.

The name of the horse that won the Derby that Paul screamed out before collapsing was?

a)

Singhalese

b)

Lively Spark

c)

Malabar

d)

Daffodil

84.

The name of the nanny/nursery governess was?

a)

Ms. Wontnot

b)

Ms. Wilmot

c)

Ms. Nanny

d)

Ms. Doubtfire

85.

Where did Bassett believe Paul had gotten his luck from?

a)

God

b)

His father

c)

The horses

d)

He didn't believe Paul to be lucky.

86.

The protagonist in “Lamb to the Slaughter” is:

a)

Patrick

b)

Mary

c)

Sergeant Noonan

d)

Snowy Fleece

87.

The antagonist in “Lamb to the Slaughter” is:

a)

Sergeant Noonan

b)

Mary

c)

Patrick

d)

Lamb Chop

88.

What did Mary use as a murder weapon?

a)

Metal Vase

b)

Frozen Leg of Lamb

c)

Garden Spanner

d)

Pistol

89.

What was the cause of death for Mary’s husband?

a)

Heart attack

b)

Blunt force trauma to the head

c)

Aortic aneurysm

d)

Total eclipse of the heart

90.

How far along was Mary in her pregnancy?

a)

3 months

b)

4 months

c)

6 months

d)

8 months