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HEng9 Short Story Semester Final Review

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The sequence of events in a story or novel is called the ________. 
a)
action
b)
conflict 
c)
setting
d)
plot 
2.
A person’s struggle with his or her own prejudices or doubts or character flaws constitutes this type of conflict 
a)
person vs. technology
b)
Person vs. self
c)
Person vs. Nature
3.
When the protagonist’s conflict extends to confronting institutions, traditions, or laws of his or her culture, he or she struggles to overcome them, either triumphing over a corrupt society
a)
Person vs. society
b)
Person vs. technology
c)
Person vs. self
4.
In this conflict, the protagonist is pitted against a tornado
a)
Person vs. nature
b)
Person vs. technology
c)
Person vs. society
5.
The conflict of the story is the 
a)
THeme
b)
Problem
c)
accident
6.
The character that causes trouble for the main character
a)
Protagonist
b)
Antagonist
7.
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the introduction, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
a)
characters, conflict 
b)
characters, falling action 
c)
climax, conflict 
d)
conflict, resolution
8.
What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?
a)
resolution
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
exposition
9.
characters and setting are introduced
a)
rising action
b)
falling action
c)
resolution
d)
exposition
10.
this makes up the majority of the story, conflict is introduced
a)
falling action
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
11.
Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story? 
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
falling action 
12.
The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict
a)
the climax
b)
the theme
c)
the resolution
d)
the introduction
13.
What is direct characterization?
a)
Reactions of other characters give us information we need
b)
We learn about a character through their physical appearance
c)
We learn about a character through their thoughts
d)
An author tells you directly about a character
14.
Indirect Characterization involves...
a)
Learning about characters through their thoughts and actions
b)
An author telling us that a character is shy
c)
An author's comments
d)
A listing of a character qualities from the author
15.
How is the character's traits revealed?
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk.  Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.
a)
actions
b)
thoughts
c)
statements
d)
interactions with other characters
16.
If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
17.
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
a)
He tapped his foot anxiously.
b)
"I wouldn't  trust that man," said Ma.
c)
Frank was a shy, quiet person.
d)
Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.
18.
Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
a)
Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.
b)
Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously. 
c)
Marcia was a nervous person.
d)
Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.
19.
The main or central character of a story
a)
Protagonist
b)
Antagonist
c)
Round character
d)
Flat character
20.
Type of character who opposes the main character.  This character goes against the main character.
a)
Protagonist
b)
Antagonist
c)
Dynamic
d)
Flat
21.
The reason why characters act, think, and feel as they do
a)
effect
b)
motivation
c)
fiction
d)
cause
22.
How can you know that something is written in first person point of view?
a)
Pronouns like I, my, and him are used.
b)
The author is addressing the reader.
c)
The narrator is not in the story.
d)
Pronouns like I, my, and we are used.
23.
Which point of view is the following:
"There is one mirror in my house. It is behind a sliding panel in the hallway upstairs. Our faction allows me to stand in front of it on the second day of every third month, the day my mother cuts my hair."
from Divergent by Veronica Roth
a)
second
b)
first
c)
third person
24.
What point of view is the following:
Maria introduced her project, which Amy thought she did a bit too enthusiastically. "OMG, thank you so much for letting me speak in front of you today! I am super excited, I spent so much time making this!" Maria said. Amy rolled her eyes and yawned.
a)
first person
b)
third person
25.
Brandon stepped to the pitcher's mound. He held the ball in his mitt and adjusted his fingers on the seams. He could feel the pressure of the moment. It was the ninth inning. His team was up by one. The bases were loaded. "You can do it," Brandon thought to himself, but he felt hesitation in his heart. He stared at the batter. His name was Jimmy. Jimmy could sense Brandon's hesitation. He was going to capitalize on it. Jimmy knew that Brandon was going to throw it down the middle. He couldn't wait to take a swing. This was Jimmy's chance to be a hero and he had no intentions of blowing it.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
26.
As you cross the crystal bridge, you hear the sound of two voices coming from the shores of the river. One of the voices sounds distressed. The other sounds angry. At the end of the crystal bridge is a herd of wild horses. You notice that they are stamping the ground violently. If you would like to go to the shore and find out who's talking, turn to page 47. If you'd like to approach the wild horses, turn to page 58.
What is the point of view?
a)
first person
b)
second person
c)
third person limited
d)
third person omniscient
27.

In the short story "The Sniper", what is one word to describe the Sniper?

a)

Bored

b)

Excited

c)

Happy

d)

Calm

28.

In the short story "The Sniper", the story takes place in the Ireland city of _____.

a)

London

b)

Chicago

c)

Dallas

d)

Dublin

29.

The old woman was a/an _____, in the short story "The Sniper".

a)

sniper

b)

soldier

c)

informant

d)

nurse

30.

In the short story "The Sniper", the names of the two groups that fought were the Republicans and the _____.

a)

Democrats

b)

Free Staters

c)

Lobbyists

d)

Liberals

31.

Who is the antagonist in the story in the short story "The Sniper".

a)

The sniper

b)

The old woman

c)

The gunner

d)

The gunman on the other rooftop

32.

In the short story "The Sniper", what is ironic about the ending of the story?

a)

The sniper shoots his brother.

b)

The old woman was his aunt.

c)

He choked on a lifesaver.

d)

He shot himself in the arm.

33.

In the short story "The Sniper", what does the sniper do to trick the man on the roof?

a)

Hides until dark.

b)

Pretends to be dead.

c)

Sends him food.

d)

Shoots himself in the arm.

34.

The setting of "The Most Dangerous Game" is...

a)

Zaroff's house

b)

New York City

c)

Ship Trap Island

d)

The Sumerian Jungle

35.

Who is the protagonist in "The Most Dangerous Game"?

a)

Zaroff

b)

Ivan

c)

Bob

d)

Rainsford

36.

Who is the story's antagonist in "The Most Dangerous Game"

a)

Ivan

b)

Zaroff

c)

Rainsford

d)

Harrison Bergeron

37.

Which of the following best describes the climax of "The Most Dangerous Game"?

a)

When Rainsford first finds himself shipwrecked

b)

When Rainsford runs into Zaroff

c)

When Zaroff explains that he enjoys hunting people as sport

d)

When Rainsford appears in Zaroff's room and the conflict is resolved

38.

How does the author create suspense at the beginning of the "The Most Dangerous Game"?

a)

He starts the story with dialogue, not description

b)

He has Whitney refer to Captain Nielsen, a dangerous figure.

c)

He has Whitney describe the mysterious reputation of the island they are passing.

d)

He shows how Whitney and Rainsford plan to go hunting in the Amazon.

39.
In "The Most Dangerous Game," which answer choice best describes General Zaroff's problem before he invents his "game"?
a)
He loves hunting but hates to see animals suffer.
b)
He hates Ivan but needs him for company
c)
He cares only for hunting, but hunting has begun to bore him.
d)
He hates Rainsford but must be kind to him.
40.

In "The Most Dangerous Game", why is it relevant that Zaroff is a "Cossack"? It reveals-

a)

He is Russian

b)

His fierceness

c)

His immorality

d)

All of the above

41.

In "The Most Dangerous Game", where is Rainsford's yacht headed for?

a)

Rio de Janeiro

b)

Jamaica

c)

London

d)

Africa

42.

In "The Most Dangerous Game", how is Rainsford separated from the yacht?

a)

He lunges for his dropped pipe and loses his balance

b)

He is pushed off by a frightened crew member

c)

He jumps off to save a crewman

d)

He is shot by the captain

43.
The exposition of "Poison" was...
a)
When the characters realize there is no snake
b)
When Timber goes to Harry's house and Harry tells him to be quiet
c)
When Harry gets mad at Doctor Ganderbai
d)
When Doctor Ganderbai gives Harry the serum
44.

In the short story "Poison, which of these events was from the rising action?

a)

They realize there is no snake

b)

Harry gets angry with Doctor Ganderbai

c)

Doctor Ganderbai says Harry needs a vacation

d)

Doctor Ganderbai gives the Harry the Serum

45.
What was the climax of the story?
a)
Doctor Ganderbai used chloroform to sedate the snake
b)
Doctor Ganderbai gave Harry the serum
c)
Doctor Ganderbai realized there was no snake
d)
Doctor Ganderbai and Timber killed the snake
46.

In the short story "Poison, which character trait best describes Harry?

a)

Agitated, rude

b)

Calm, polite

c)

Ruthless, heartless

d)

Intelligent, calculated

47.

The resolution of "Poison" was:

a)

When they realized there was no snake

b)

When Doctor Ganderbai suggests Harry needs a vacation

c)

When Timber thanked Dr. Ganderbai

d)

When Harry tells Timber there is a snake on his belly

48.

In the short story "Poison, from which point of view is the story told?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person limited

d)

3rd person omniscient

49.

In the short story "Harrison Bergeron", who are George and Hazel?

a)

Harrison's sister and brother

b)

Harrison's niece and nephew

c)

Harrison's grandma and grandpa

d)

Harrison's mom and dad

50.

In the short story "Harrison Bergeron", why does Hazel not have a mental handicap?

a)

She's too intelligent

b)

She is a strong woman

c)

She's not very intelligent (average)

d)

She is going to be Handicapper General

51.

Who was plotting to overthrow the government in the short story "Harrison Bergeron"?

a)

Diana Moon Glampers

b)

Harrison Bergeron

c)

The ballerinas

d)

George Bergeron

52.

Which statement best expresses the theme of "Harrison Bergeron"?

a)

Forcing uniformity on people doesn't result in equality, but rather causes conflict and unhappiness.

b)

Attempting to achieve complete equality will only result in widespread dissatisfaction and lack of creativity.

c)

The government should encourage everyone to hide their differences in order to have a more peaceful and equal society.

d)

People don't realize how important individuality is until they have what makes them different taken away.

53.

Which is the climax of "Harrison Bergeron"?

a)

Hazel and George start watching tv.

b)

Harrison and his empress kiss the ceiling.

c)

A photograph of Harrison flashes on the screen.

d)

George goes to the kitchen for a beer.

54.
The author's purpose for "Harrison Bergeron" is probably to
a)
Make the reader question if he or she should have a personal handicap
b)
Persuade the reader to rebel against the government
c)
Inform the reader about government handicaps in other societies
d)
Caution the reader about the potential problems in a world where everyone is equal
55.

Who is the antagonist in the short story "Harrison Bergeron"?

a)

Hazel

b)

Harrison

c)

George

d)

The government

56.

In the short story "Harrison Bergeron", people with above-average intelligence have to

a)

a. Watch a lot of television every night

b)

b. Marry someone with less intelligence

c)

c. Report weekly to the Handicapper General

d)

d. Wear mental-handicap transmitters

57.

What theme is best supported in "The Columber"?

a)

Sometimes blessings come in disguise

b)

One cannot escape what one fears

c)

It's good to listen to your parents

d)

Old folk tales don't actually mean anything

58.

In the short story "The Colomber", the description of Stefano's life at sea supports the main idea because...

a)

Stefano resolves to do what he loves even though it might kill him

b)

It shows Stefano's determination to find the colomber

c)

Stefano doesn't care about an old legend

d)

Stefano spends his entire life running from the colomber without trying to figure out what it is

59.

In the short story "The Colomber", which of the following does Stefano's relationship with the colomber NOT lead him to do?

a)

Try to outrun it in his ship

b)

Leave the sea and settle down to make his fortune on land

c)

Confront the colomber to find out why it's following him

d)

Tell his men to attack it any time they see it

60.

In the short story "The Colomber", how does Stefano feel about the colomber over the course of the story?

a)

He hates the colomber until they both die

b)

He starts out fearing the colomber and ends up feeling regret

c)

He is afraid of the colomber, and then resents it when he realizes what it really is

d)

He's determined to beat the colomber at its own game

61.

In the short story "The Colomber", how many years did the Colomber chase Stefano?

a)

His ENTIRE life

b)

40

c)

50

d)

60

62.

In the short story "The Colomber", what does the Colomber give to Stefano?

a)

a stone

b)

a book

c)

a hug

d)

a million dollars

63.

Why was Stefano out to sea at the beginning of "The Colomber"?

a)

He was fishing with his father, a sea captain

b)

He was on a swimming trip

c)

It was a field trip for his 6th grade science class

d)

It was his 12th birthday

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