WorksheetsFall Final Exam Review Eng-1
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
In the poem "Victory" the word guilt is repeated to emphasize-
The word itself
The character's emotions
The theme of the poem
The idea of shoplifting
The word shoplifted means-
to buy
to steal
to repeat
to cheat
The author of the poem "Victory" is-
Native American
Mexican
Asian
African American
In line 23 the author says “ Then he laughed and bandaged my wounds” to convey-
forgiveness
gratitude
sadness
happiness
What was the author’s belief about the shoes?
They would help him become a better player.
They would look nice.
They would give him a sense of guilt.
They would be comfortable.
Based on the poem what do we know about the author’s relationship with his father?
They were upset at each other.
They laughed and joked.
They knew each other.
They had good communication.
The word stigmata means-
A hoop sonata
A mark of forgiveness
A story about stealing
A mark of disgrace or shame
The Poem refers to religious beliefs in stanzas-
4 and 7
3 and 4
1 and 2
2 and 3
Victory means-
To win a game.
To get a trophy.
To make all the shots.
To have success in a struggle or competition.
Why did the author decide to open up to his father?
He was sad.
He needed to express himself.
He felt guilty and he couldn’t take the pain anymore.
He was tired and scared.
In the story "Growing Up" why doesn’t Maria want to go with her family on vacation?
She doesn’t like amusement parks
She feels like it will be boring
She feels like she’s too old
She doesn’t like long car rides
In the story "Growing Up" how does Maria feel about family vacations?
She feels like she’s too old for them
She wants to go somewhere exciting
She looks forward to them every year
She enjoys spending time with her family
Why is Maria’s father upset?
Their vacations are a family tradition
He wants to go on vacation
Maria doesn’t appreciate their vacations
Maria wants to go somewhere else for vacation
What does Maria do after her family leaves?
She eats junk food she’s usually not allowed to
She enjoys how quiet the house is
She worries about their safety
She makes a mess of the house
How does Maria feel when her family returns?
Angry with them for not calling to check in
Relieved they are safe
Satisfied they are finally treating her like an adult
Upset they had so much fun without her
At the end of the story…(How does Maria feel?)
Maria’s dark mood improved
Maria decides to never skip vacation again
Maria forgets why she was upset in the first place
Maria decides she doesn’t want to grow up
Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?
Being a teenager can be a difficult and confusing time
Family vacations are a good way to keep families close
The world encourages kids to grow up too quickly
Most teenagers are ready for the independence they are given
How does Maria’s attitude toward her family change throughout the text?
Maria’s attitude swings between feeling loved by her family to feeling unappreciated
Maria’s attitude shifts from worrying about her family to being incredibly angry with them
Maria remains angry with her family from when they leave for vacation until they return
Maria remains angry with her family from when they leave for vacation until they return
How does Maria’s mother explain her actions?
She says Maria is just having a bad day
She says that Maria is a teenager and just growing up
She suggests Maria is just teasing her father
She reminds her husband that times are different now
Why was Maria convinced that her father was going to crash the car?
Her dad had been drinking
She felt it was her fault for arguing with father
Her mom had defended her
Their car had been having problems
(PART A) In the story "My Name is ______" which of the following best identifies the main claim Kim develops in the text?
Asian Americans should be encouraged to embrace and celebrate their identities in America.
The difficulty Kim experienced accepting his identity as a child was due to the lack of Asian American actors he saw on television.
The difficulty Kim experienced accepting his identity as a child was due to the lack of Asian American actors he saw on television.
Kim pursued playwriting in college with the objective of increasing the presence of Asian American actors in entertainment.
Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
“I spent most days at recess sitting alone on the sidelines, eating the special snack that my mother had packed.”
“At the dinner table, I committed the two worst sins that a Korean son could possibly commit: I stopped speaking Korean and I stopped eating Korean food.”
“We are at the point in our culture where people are finally beginning to talk about Asian identities in the media.”
“We are at the point in our culture where people are finally beginning to talk about Asian identities in the media.”
PART A: How does Kim’s inclusion of his experiences as a child contribute to the text?
It shows how difficult it can be to adjust to a new school.
It encourages readers to celebrate the diversity of their peers.
It emphasizes how ashamed Kim felt of his Asian identity.
It depicts the strained relationship that Kim had with his family.
PART B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
“I still vividly remember my first time at recess, a confusing experience for several reasons, in large part because hanging off monkey bars and making each other cry during dodgeball were not educationally sanctioned activities in Asia.”
“Before I could answer, another teacher rang out, ‘Maybe he likes sitting alone. Maybe that's the Asian way.’"
“Outside on the playground, sitting alone at recess, I learned to hate being Asian. I wanted desperately, more than anything, to be white.”
“My parents would try to talk to me over a bowl of kimchi stew, and I would pout and ask, in English, if we could order the Meat Lover's pie from Pizza Hut.”
What does the word disdain mean as used in the text?
The feeling that something is unworthy of respect.
Worthy of respect
To admire someone
The feeling of fondness towards someone
What does the word heinous mean as used in the text?
Very bad, evil, wicked
Good, heavenly
Awful
Violent
"In Hello My Name is...", What does Jason Kim lose when he hides things about himself to fit in with the white/American society?
Loses many aspects of his culture, traditions and identity
Loses his name
Loses his family
Loses his friends
What can you infer about Kim's experience as a TV actor and how it impacted his view on his Asian identity?
He realized that Asians should embrace their culture and identity’s
He realized that being Asian was hard
He became rich and famous
He realized that he didn’t need to embrace his culture or identity
Why does the narrator decide to change his name?
To be mean to his mom and dad
To feel better about himself
To help him adapt to a new culture
To be famous
In what way does the narrator emotionally hurt his parents?
He runs away from home
He changes his name and turns his back on his culture
He prefers McDonalds over Korean food
He tells them he hates them
In the book "Of mice and men" what is one of the major themes?
Love and Hate
Friendship and Loneliness
Life and Death
Happiness and Joy
At the beginning of the novel “Of Mice and Men”, where are George and
Lennie coming from?
Sacramento, California
Weed, California
Weed, Texas
San Diego, California
Who said the following quote:
“Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They don't belong no place…”
Curly
Lenny
George
Lennie
Who said the following quote:
For a moment he seemed bewildered. And then he whispered in fright, “I done a bad thing. I done another bad thing.”
Candy
Curly
Slim
Lennie
What excites Lennie most about his dream life with George?
He will learn to farm.
He will get to tend rabbits.
They will both find “purty” girls and settle down.
He will strike it rich panning for gold.
Why are George and Lennie different from other guys who work on ranches?
They are actually wealthy
They like their work and want to do it forever
They are not drifters
Each has the other to look out for him
Which of the following does not describe Lennie?
Slow-witted
Innocent
Talkative
Forgetful
What incident foreshadows the death of Lennie?
The killing of Candy’s old dog
The fight between Lennie and Curle
When Lennie killed his puppy
The cruel treatment of Crooks
Why does Candy let Carlson shoot his dog?
Candy cannot afford the dog anymore.
Candy knows his dog will only suffer if he lives.
Carlson offers Candy another dog.
Candy is pressured into letting Carlson shoot his dog
Before marrying Curley, his wife
Wanted to be an actress
Wanted to be a model
Was already married
Lived in Weed
Curley’s wife admits to Lennie that
She is in love with him
She dislikes Curley
She is having an affair with Slim
She is pregnant
What is the name of Curley’s wife?
Colleen
Beatrice
Clara
She is never named.
Why does Crooks sleep in the barn?
He rents it for seven dollars a month
He needs to tend the horses through the night
He prefers to be by himself.
He is not welcome in the bunkhouse
Why did Curley fight with Lennie?
Curley thought Lennie was laughing at him.
They both wanted the same puppy
Lennie punched him first
Lennie made a rude remark about Curley’s wife
This character is missing a hand
Crooks
Candy
Curley
Carlson
This is the most respected character on the ranch (Jerkline Skinner):
Slim
Whit
Curley
Carlson
Which character has a Napoleon complex (short man syndrome)?
Slim
Whit
Curley
Carlson
Before killing Lennie, George
Enrages him
Blames him for his failure
Hugs him
Comforts him with pleasant thoughts
Why does George shoot Lennie?
He is tired of the trouble he causes
He is angry with him
To protect him from Curley
He hates Lennie
