WorksheetsFinal Exam Review: Informational and Poem
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following best describes the theme of the poem?
Its echoes,
Its aching stairs,
Its doors gone stiff
At the hinges,
Remind us of its
Owners, who
Grew old, who
Died, but
Who are still
Here: leaning
In the closet like
That curtain rod,
Sleeping on the cellar
Shelf like this
Empty
Jelly jar.
People should not just abandon their house and leave it empty.
There are wonderful memories of family life in this house.
If you move out, it is your job to tidy up after your family and not leave a mess for the next family.
People can't remain in a house that is haunted.
How do the last 2 stanzas of the poem contribute to the speaker's point of view?
Who are still
Here: leaning
in the closet like
That curtain rod,
Sleeping on the cellar
Shelf like this
Empty
Jelly jar"
It shows the speaker's opinions of the condition of the house.
It shows the speaker remembering that the jelly jar belongs to him/her.
It shows the speaker remembering wonderful memories of the former owners and a positive energy inside the house.
It shows the speaker mentioning the carelessness of the previous owners and the mess they left behind.
Using the last 2 stanzas, how do the curtain rod and the jelly jar compare to memories ?
Who are still
Here: leaning
in the closet like
That curtain rod,
Sleeping on the cellar
Shelf like this
Empty
Jelly jar
The curtain rod and jelly jar show how people can look at objects and remember someone or good times from the past.
The curtain rod and jelly jar show how poor the owners were and their life was full of regret.
It shows us that you should never break these objects or you will be cursed.
It shows that people had to struggle to live and times were tough.
According to "Whispers From the Grave", how are mediums and psychics different from modern-day "Ghost Hunters".
Ghost hunters aren't allowed to contact the spirit world and mediums/psychics are.
They really aren't that different; only the amount of money they receive for services are different.
Mediums and psychics are supposed to communicate with ghosts while Ghost Hunters try to track down ghosts with equipment.
Mediums and psychics are out-of-date and no longer used by the public; Ghost Hunters are "current".
Which statement best expresses the Central Idea of the WHOLE article, "Whispers From the Grave" ?
It is irresponsible to waste money on strange changes to your house.
Don't let others' advice ruin your life.
One should never ask for help from a medium.
People are always fascinated by ghosts and the spirit world.
Which word is similar in meaning to speculated as it is used in this sentence?
Some thought these dizzying floor plans were meant to confuse the ghosts that pursued her through the dark hallways of her cursed mansion. Others speculated that Sarah simply made mistakes in her designs that she never bothered to fix.
knew for certain
rejected
guessed
gossiped
Why does the author include this sentence in the passage?
According to some, the rumors about her obsession with the spirit world were just that—rumors.
To show that Mrs.Winchester wasted a lot of money on mediums.
to show that the information about Mrs. Winchester was a secret.
To show that Mrs. Winchester probably had serious mental problems.
to show that the information about Mrs. Winchester may not be true.
Which sentence from the passage BEST explains a benefit for the current owner of the Winchester House?
The Winchester House stands as a haunting monument to a broken heart.
Soon after Sarah’s death, the Winchester House was declared
a landmark.
Numerous psychics have declared that the Winchester House
is haunted.
Today it is a tourist destination that attracts thousands of curious visitors every year.
How does the author support the idea that in spite of her wealth, Mrs. Winchester had many years of unhappiness ?
She had hoped that Coons would soothe her rattled nerves.
Sarah was still mourning the death of her child 10 years later, when William died of tuberculosis.
According to lore, he told her that the ghosts of men killed by Winchester rifles were after her.
For the next 38 years, carpenters worked on the house 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
What is the purpose of this line from the passage?
Sarah, vulnerable and depressed, completely accepted what Coons (the medium) told her.
to explain why she believed Coons and give a reason for the never-ending construction
to explain why she believed that she could talk to her dead friends.
to explain how a medium works to influence others
to show that she was not very happy with the way her house looked.
Which statement best explains the author's point of view in the passage?
Many Americans thought it was possible to communicate with the spirits of those who had died.
So goes the legend of Sarah Winchester.
Things haven’t changed much in the past 100 years.
No matter what you choose to believe, though, one thing is certain: The Winchester House stands as a haunting monument
to a broken heart.
