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"Jabberwocky"

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

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Class
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1.

Where does the main action of "Jabberwocky" take place?

a)

on a mountain

b)

in a dark cave

c)

in a forest

d)

in a castle

2.

In "Jabberwocky," who gives the warning about the Jabberwock?

a)

the hero

b)

the hero's father

c)

the poet himself

d)

an unknown speaker

3.

Which of the following are other dangerous creatures in "Jabberwocky"?

a)

the Bandersnatch

b)

the mome raths

c)

the borogoves

d)

the Callooh

4.

What feature of the Jabberwock in "Jabberwocky" does the hero notice as the creature approaches him?

a)

its coiled tail

b)

its eyes of flame

c)

its vorpal tongue

d)

its whiffling nose

5.

How does the hero of "Jabberwocky" prove that he has defeated the Jabberwock?

a)

He removes its claws.

b)

He brings people to see it.

c)

He draws a picture of the creature.

d)

He carries its head back to his father.

6.

If the hero of a story is slain on the battlefield, which statement is true? Base your answer on the meaning of slain.

a)

He is lying in wait.

b)

He is not longer living.

c)

He needs medical treatment.

d)

He is honored for his courage.

7.

If someone yells to you "Beware!" how should you react? Base your answer on the meaning of beware.

a)

Walk slowly.

b)

Ask a stranger for directions.

c)

Pretend that you are very shy.

d)

Pay attention and look out for danger.

8.

Which of the following is best described as a foe? Base your answer on the meaning of foe.

a)

a classmate

b)

an enemy

c)

a storyteller

d)

a best friend

9.

Based only on the poet's words in "Jabberwocky," choose the creature that the Jabberwock is most like.

a)

a tiger

b)

a shark

c)

an elephant

d)

a wild pony

10.

The hero of "Jabberwocky" is told to "shun / The frumious Bandersnatch!" Which of the following is most likely true of the Bandersnatch?

a)

It is clever and wise

b)

It is strong and proud

c)

It is gentle and caring

d)

It is angry and terrifying

11.

What does this line from "Jabberwocky" describe?

One, two! One, two! And through and through

a)

the Jabberwock as it circles the hero

b)

two creatures as they rush through the forest

c)

the hero's sword as it strikes the Jabberwock

d)

the Jabberwock as it whiffles through the woods

12.

In "Jabberwocky," what emotion does the father's cry of "Callooh! Cally!" most likely express?

a)

confusion

b)

grief

c)

fear

d)

delight

13.

Which of these lines from "Jabberwocky" illustrate the clearest examples of onomatopoeia?

a)

All mimsy were the borogoves

b)

The vorpal blade when snicker-snack!

c)

So rested he by the Tumtum tree

d)

The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!

14.

In the following sentence, which words are the clearest example of alliteration?

The brave boy concealed his fear and prayed for luck as the beastly Jabberwock crashed through the trees, howling its challenge.

a)

concealed; fear; beastly

b)

brave; boy; beastly

c)

luck; Jabberwock

d)

crashed; howling

15.

Which type of sound device most clearly appears in this line from "Jabberwocky"?

He took his vorpal sword in hand;

a)

rhyme (took / hand)

b)

alliteration (vorpal / sword)

c)

consonance (sword / hand)

d)

onomatopoeia (sword / hand)