WorksheetsSemester Exam (8th) - June 2021
Total questions: 125
Worksheet time: 31hrs 15mins
In "The Diary of Anne Frank", the Franks try not to make any conspicuous noises in the attic. Which word means the same as conspicuous?
identifiable
noticeable
suspicious
none of the above
In "The Diary of Anne Frank", Mr. Dussel is very meticulous about his belongings. Which word means the same as meticulous?
messy
ignorant
careful
none of the above
Most of the events of "The Diary of Anne Frank" are presented as...
a flashback
a dream
a monologue
diary entries
"The Diary of Anne Frank"
Mrs. Frank: But I'd like to stay with you.
Anne: I'd rather you didn't.
What can you infer from this?
Anne's mother is always angry with her.
Anne and her mother don't love each other at all.
There are problems with their relationship.
Anne and her mother don't know each other well.
What was Mr. Van Daan's biggest concern about Dussel joining them in the Annex in "The Diary of Anne Frank"?
That no one will get along with him
That Dussel will be too loud
That he will take up too much room
That there won't be enough food for everyone
What does Peter mean in this conversations with Anne in "The Diary of Anne Frank", Act II?
ANNE. You’re making a big mistake about me. I do it all wrong. I say too much. I go too far. I hurt people’s feelings…
PETER. I think you’re just fine… What I want to say… if it wasn’t for you around here, I don’t know.
He means that the situation is worse because Anne is there.
He means that it doesn’t matter whether or not Anne is there.
He means that the situation is better because Anne is there.
None of the above
Why is Mr. Van Daan’s theft of bread in "The Diary of Anne Frank", Act II, so serious?
There is little food, so everyone is hungry- not just Mr. Van Daan.
It doesn’t make sense because he’s had plenty to eat already.
The stresses of living together make a small matter seem much more important than it is.
None of the above
In "The Diary of Anne Frank", the people in the attic feel apprehension about the ringing telephone. Which word means the same as apprehension?
loss
anger
anxiety
none of the above
Why is Mr. Kraler in the hospital at the end of Act II, Scene I, of "The Diary of Anne Frank"?
Heart Attack
Unexplainable Diarhea
Headache
Ulcer
"The Diary of Anne Frank", what does Mr. Frank say is destroying them?
Nazi's
Themselves
The Kardashians
Mr. Kraler
The Curtis brothers' parents in The Outsiders:
Lost custody of the 3 boys because they neglected them.
Moved away and left all the kids behind.
Died in a car accident.
Died in a house fire.
In The Outsiders gang talk, tuff means:
sharp
cool
a compliment
all of the above
The author of The Outsiders is:
Stephen King
S.P. Fenton
S.E. Hinton
Stephenie Meyer
In The Outsiders, the Socs were a group of teenagers who:
Came from the west side of town; the rich kids.
Had fancy cars but little money.
Immediately became friends with Ponyboy.
Ran away from home and took care of themselves.
Soda, one of Ponyboy's brothers in The Outsiders ...
was mean and cruel
dropped out of school and had a job at a gas station.
planned to marry the love of his life, Cherry.
was the youngest of the family.
In The Outsiders, Darry was Ponyboy's oldest brother who:
Did not go to college because he had to work to support his brothers.
Was headed towards college to play hockey on a partial scholarship but had to work to keep his family together.
Was the Socs’ leader.
Won a basketball scholarship but had to work to keep his family together.
When some kids get trapped by a fire in the church in The Outsiders, ______ come to the rescue.
Darry, Ponyboy, and Johnny
Dally and Ponyboy
Ponyboy and Johnny
Dally and Johnny
After the fire in The Outsiders, ______ is in the most serious medical condition and is hurt the most.
Johnny
Dally
Ponyboy
Jerry, the teacher
Ponyboy, Darry, and Sodapop in The Outsiders always keep their front door unlocked because _____.
the lock was broken and they couldn't afford to fix it
they live in a very safe neighborhood
they only have one key between the three of them
another Greaser might need a place to sleep for the night.
In The Outsiders, as the authorities learn about the murder and the fire, Ponyboy worries that _____.
he won't get the "hero" treatment he deserves
Dally won't survive his injuries
He and Sodapop might be put in a boys home
the Greasers will lose the upcoming rumble
Why was The Outsiders published under S.E. Hinton and not Susan Eloise Hinton?
Her race
Her gender
Her age
Her class
What inspired the author to write The Outsiders?
Her frustration with high levels of crime.
She only used her imagination.
Her frustration with the social divisions in her high school.
She visited America and saw that gangs were a problem.
In The Outsiders, how did Johnny's previous problem with the Socs contribute to the fight by the water fountain?
He carried a gun.
Johnny was happier.
Johnny had a switch on him now, and he was willing to use it if someone threatened him or his friends.
Johnny was overheard saying that he was going to join the Socs and quit the Greasers.
In The Outsiders, why do you think Dally went into the church to save Johnny if he didn't care about anything?
Dally was really going into the church to get the gun, not Johnny.
Dally has a big family and thought what if it was one of them.
Dally had a heart, he just hid it under his tough exterior.
Johnny had the money on him, and he didn't want the money to burn.
What does Cherry mean when she tells Pony in The Outsiders, "Things are tough all over."
That the socials don't have it so easy either.
That she doesn't care about what bothers him.
The greasers have it worse than anybody.
Life is what you make of it.
SOCS in The Outsiders stands for-
Super Outstanding Crew of Sophmores
Smart Over aChieverS
Socials
It doesn't stand for anything
Which of the following is a theme of The Outsiders?
Revenge drives people to great lengths.
Money makes people happy.
Family is important.
Love makes the world go round.
What was S. E. Hinton's purpose when she included a conversation about sunsets between Ponyboy and Cherry in The Outsiders?
To show that Ponyboy and Cherry both watched sunsets.
To explain that sunsets are important to both greasers and Socs.
To symbolize that all people, rich and poor, have some things in common.
To demonstrate that sunsets mean different things to everyone.
Before Cherry got into the car with the Soc boys in The Outsiders, she said, “Ponyboy... I mean... if I see you in the hall at school or someplace and don't say hi, well, it's not personal or anything, but...” Why did she say this?
Cherry was older than Ponyboy, so she didn't want to associate with him at school.
Cherry knew that Ponyboy was dangerous, so she made a decision not to talk to him.
Cherry believed if she talked to Ponyboy, her boyfriend Bob would “jump” him.
Cherry knew that her friends and family wouldn't approve of her friendship with Ponyboy.
What does "content" mean as it is used in the following sentence from Chapter One of The Outsiders?
“I wish they were more gray, because I hate most guys that have green eyes, but I have to be content with what I have.”
contained
satisfied
unhappy
delighted
What does Ponyboy say to hurt Johnny's feelings when they are walking home from the drive-in in The Outsiders?
That Ponyboy and Johnny are not friends
That Marcia doesn't like Johnny
That Johnny is like a Soc
That Johnny isn't wanted at home
In The Outsiders, what poem does Ponyboy recite when he and Johnny watch the sunrise?
"The Road Not Taken"
"Nothing Gold Can Stay"
"Birches"
"Mending Wall"
In The Outsiders, what is another name for a gun?
Old Colt
Steel Eye
Heater
Shorty
In The Outsiders, what did Ponyboy find in the book Johnny left for him?
The answers to his last English exam.
The idea for his theme for English class.
A letter from Johnny.
The letter from Soda that Dally brought to him.
In The Outsiders, Bob only wanted one thing in life. What was it?
He wanted his blue Mustang painted red.
He wanted his parents to set boundaries and tell him "no".
He wanted to beat up as many Greasers as he could.
He wanted to go to Yale and become a successful lawyer.
Why did Ponyboy run away from home in chapter four of The Outsiders?
Darry slapped him in the face during an argument.
Soda Pop moved to Florida with Sandy leaving him alone with Darry.
Ponyboy couldn't take living there without his parents any longer.
Darry and Soda Pop grounded him for missing so much school.
According to Cherry, what is the biggest difference between the Greasers and the Socs in The Outsiders?
The Socs are more educated than the Greasers.
The Greasers have more money than the Socs.
The Greasers are more emotional than the Socs.
The Socs are better at sports than the Greasers.
What was the result of the court hearing at the end of The Outsiders?
Pony was acquitted.
Pony was found guilty.
Darry was found guilty as the guardian of Pony, since Pony was a minor and the boys were sent to a reform school.
The boys were sent to foster homes.
What does Ponyboy's English teacher say he can do in order to bring his grade up to a C at the end of The Outsiders?
Stay after school to scrape gum off the bottom of desks
Write a really good autobiographical essay
Tutor his classmates for an hour each day
Bring in school supplies to donate to the classroom
The Outsiders: What does it mean to be "gold"?
to act jealous of Socs
to love sunsets and rainbows
to be young and fresh
to be a loyal friend
How did Frederick Douglass learn to read?
a small slave school
his master's wife and some white boys
his master's three daughters
Douglass could not read
"from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave": Why did Douglass's ability to read make him unhappy?
He was afraid for his life if his master found out.
All his friends were jealous and angry because they couldn't read.
He realized what slavery really was and that many people were enslaved by white masters.
He often got headaches from being forced to read to other slaves.
"from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave": Douglass was “making friends of all the little white boys” (paragraph 1) most likely because __________.
he did not want to be seen with any fellow slaves
he knew that they could read and he could not
he did not know what to do with his extra bread
he hoped that one of them could convince his owner to free him
"from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave": Douglass does not reveal the names of the boys who taught him to read most likely because ___________.
he wishes that he never learned to read and would like to put it behind him
he had long forgotten who they were
he is still angry at them for having their freedom
it was illegal teach slaves to read and he does not want them to get in trouble
Which of the following inferences is best supported by the text of "from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave"?
The boys who taught Mr. Douglass to read will be disappointed to see that he does not credit them by name.
Books gave Mr. Douglass the hope that he could one day obtain his freedom.
Mr. Douglass learned to read so that he could study a variety of topics.
Mr. Douglass only thought about freedom when he was reading a book.
What is the definition of prudence?
at full strength
the act of being cleared of blame or accusation
a person who makes speeches and is very good at doing so
good judgment that helps a person avoid problems
What is the definition of unabated?
the act of being cleared of blame or accusation
good judgment that helps a person avoid problems
a statement that publicly criticizes someone or something
at full strength
What is the definition of vindication?
the act of being cleared of blame or accusation
at full strength
good judgment that helps a person avoid problems
a person who makes speeches and is very good at doing so
In "from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave", the first person to help Douglass learn to read was
another slave.
Master Hugh.
the wife of Master Hugh.
a white boy from the street.
In "from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave", why does Douglass say that learning to read was a curse rather than a blessing?
It showed his horrible situation, but not how to escape it.
No books were available to him so he had nothing to read.
He was upset that his slave owners would be angry with him.
The young boys who helped him learn could get in serious trouble.
What is Frederick Douglass's most likely purpose for writing his autobiography?
to make readers agree that reading is important
to inform readers about the life of a slave
to express feelings about Master Hugh
to tell an interesting story from his past
Which is an example of a cause-and-effect relationship in "from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave"?
Douglass comes to consider reading both a blessing and a curse.
Douglass gave bread to young boys and they helped him learn to read.
Douglass considers his mistress to be kind and later she is cruel to him.
Douglass was twelve years old and did not want to be a slave for life.
Was the end of the Civil War the beginning of a "just and lasting peace" for Frederick Douglass in "My Friend Douglass"?
yes, it was just what Douglass was hoping for.
No, it was just the beginning of a new struggle for racial equality.
The end of the war did not affect Douglass.
No, it was another way of ending the war.
What is the initial lesson learned by Frederick Douglass at the inaugural reception celebration in "My Friend Douglass"?
He sees that he can wear formal clothing.
He should show up early for formal activities.
He must have realized that not much had changed- society still didn't view or treat him as an equal citizen.
He should be more talkative at social events.
What literary device is illustrated in this scene from "My Friend Douglass"?
Lincoln had just finished a speech blaming the Civil War on slavery and arguing that the end of slavery gave the nation a chance to "bind up its wounds," and Frederick Douglass met resistance trying to enter the White House.
simile
parallelism
irony
personfication
In "My Friend Douglass", why did Frederick Douglass appreciate that Lincoln's first priority was "to keep the U.S. from any dismemberment and ruin"?
Douglass realized that running a country in turmoil was not and easy task.
Lincoln wanted to give the people what they wanted.
Slavery was not high on Lincoln's list.
Lincoln needed the cooperation of the people first before he could change the slavery laws.
In "My Friend Douglass", who was Douglass's friend?
his mother
Stephen Douglass
Abraham Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth
What was the historical event that Frederick Douglass was attending in "My Friend Douglass"?
Abraham Lincoln's first political rally
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg speech
Abraham Lincoln's inauguration
Abraham Lincoln's funeral
In "My Friend Douglass", when Mary Todd Lincoln gave Lincoln's walking stick to Douglass, how did this contribute to Douglass's life long goal?
Douglass was inspired to continue the work that Lincoln started.
He could hand the walking stick in his house and show it off.
He could used the walking stick to get people to have more exercise.
It is a symbol of how he and Lincoln were alike.
What detail does the author include in "from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" to characterize Tubman as courageous?
The runaways stayed with her when she slept.
She planned the trips to begin on Sundays.
A man refused to accept her and the runaways.
She led the runaways knowing that she faced being hanged.
Why did Tubman threaten to shoot one of the eleven runaways in "from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad"?
She wanted to scare the other runaways.
He wanted to go back to the plantation.
He wrote down all of the runaways' stories.
He thought he could lead the way better than she could.
In "from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad", Tubman told the runaways about Thomas Garrett and his shoes to...
give the runaways hope of reaching freedom
scare the runaways into joining her escaping
brag about the pair of shoes she received, even though she knew the runaways would not receive shoes.
remember the joyful stories of her youth for a long time
To instill means to...
stand quietly
abandon quickly
supply gradually
proceed confidently
What did Tubman say to the slaves in "from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" when they wanted to turn back?
go free or die
take me with you
go big or go home
move and die
In "from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad", how did the rumored Moses differ from the actual conductor of the Underground Railroad?
Moses was rumored to be a man, but Harriet Tubman was a woman.
Moses was rumored to give whippoorwill calls as signals, but Tubman sang spirituals.
The rumored Moses traveled only by night, but Tubman led the runaways by day.
The rumored Moses followed the North Star, but Tubman used her memory to lead the way.
To linger means to...
exhibit confidence
speak softer
establish trust
stay longer
According to "from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad", what effect did the Fugitive Slave Law have on enslaved people?
Owners could no longer reclaim people who escaped slavery.
Runaways could be returned to the South if found in the North.
The law made the sale of enslaved people more profitable.
Enslaved people were required to do more.
According to "from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad", Harriet Tubman was given the name "Moses" because...
She was as old as Moses.
She was as wise as Moses.
She helped him lead the Isrealites to freedom.
She led her people to freedom as he led his.
According to "from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad", how did Tubman signal slaves that she'd arrived on a plantation?
She whistled.
She walked into the quarter and yelled.
She sang a line from a "spiritual" really quietly outside a window.
She beat on the door until they answered it.
What did Tubman instill in the slaves that allowed them to go on in "from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad"?
hope; courage
fear; wisdom
love; generosity
manners; faith
According to "from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad", what would often happen to Tubman during the journey north that put them all in danger?
She would fall asleep at odd times.
She would stumble over things and hurt herself.
She would get jealous of the others and run off.
She would shoot at animals that scared her.
In "from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad", where was Tubman taking the fugitives and why?
Florida, because it was warmer
Canada, because of the Fugitive Slave Law
Maine, because they would be safe there with her friends
Canada, because they could find better work
In "from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad", one of the stories that Tubman told her fellow fugitives in order to give them hope was about the escape of Ellen Craft and her husband. How did Ellen Craft get to freedom?
She escaped with Tubman.
She pretended to be white.
She was never a slave.
She "ratted out" other slaves.
What was one of the reasons that Tubman couldn't allow even one slave to go back to the plantation in "from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad"?
They would turn traitor and give away all the secrets of the Underground Railroad.
Because they were each worth $1,000 and she couldn't afford to let them go back.
Because she needed them all to help get across the border.
Because if they did she would never be able to get anyone to follow her again.
The setting of "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" helps the reader understand that Civil War soldiers...
slept wherever they could find a place to sleep.
never changed clothes.
carried extra bullets.
were afraid all the time.
When Joby closes eyes in response to the General's greeting in "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" you can infer that he is
ashamed of crying
afraid of the enemy
afraid of the General's voice
tired and wants to sleep
In "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh", the General explained to Joby that his job as the drummer boy was to
keep the men inspired to fight.
make the men rush blindly into battle.
order the General around.
lead the men away from battle.
In "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh", why does Joby feel things are unfair for him during the battle?
He has no way to protect himself
He has no shield.
He only has a drum and drumsticks.
All of these
When the author of "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh", Ray Bradbury writes, "...perhaps they might go away...and not notice him lying small here, no more than a toy himself," he is trying to show
...that Joby feels small and unimportant
...that Joby feels childish and silly.
...that Joby wants to play hide-and-seek with the soldiers.
...that Joby wants to lead the army into battle the next day.
In "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh", why does the general say to Joby that it is good for a soldier to cry before the fight?
Crying makes a soldier fight better.
He is ridiculing Joby for crying.
He believes crying brings good luck.
There won't be time to cry once the battle begins.
Which of the following best reflects the theme of "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh"?
Young men who die in battle become immortal.
Victory in war requires careful planning and strong leadership.
Even one who feels fearful and insignificant can play an important role and become a hero.
The faster an army moves, the more likely it will succeed.
Who or what is the antagonist of "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh"?
Joby
the General
a peach tree orchard
Joby's insecurity and fears
What is the genre of "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh"?
Action/Adventure
Historical Fiction
Biography
Mystery
We know that the character of the General represents a father figure for Joby in "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" because...
...the General is actually Joby's father.
...the General is the same age as Joby's real dad.
...the General smells like all father's should.
...the General said that Joby reminded him of his son.
What did it symbolize when Joby turned his drum back over at the end of "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh"?
Joby didn't want a peach pit to hit it and scare him again.
Joby's effort to protect his drum from the rain.
Joby's change from being afraid of going to battle with only his drum to understanding his real role in the fight.
Joby using the drum as a pillow.
In the exposition of "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh", the main character's setting is...
on a ridge overlooking the devastation of the Battle of Shiloh.
on a train back home to his family in Tennessee.
marching from a terrible battle at Owl Creek.
amidst 40,000 sleeping troops in a peach orchard.
Why did the General cry in "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh"?
He is very attached to his regiment, and just learned that he is being transferred.
The troops think there will be an easy victory, but he knows better.
He was injured in the last battle.
The troops are feeling very discouraged.
In "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh", what does it mean to be the "heart of the army"?
It is the person who cares the most.
It is the person who reports directly to the General.
It is the person who holds the troops together.
It is the person willing to die for his or her country.
“Yur yard shur is purtty,” said Hank.
This is an example of ____________.
irony
sarcasm
dialect
flashback
Which of the following genres is often composed in the oral tradition?
nonfiction
folk tales
drama
short stories
Poetry without a regular meter or rhyme scheme is called _______________.
lyric poetry
narrative poetry
a sonnet
free verse poetry
Which of these is a complete sentence?
The newlyweds building a small home.
When they decided on paint colors.
Because it took months to construct.
They liked it.
Sarah was accepted into her top choice for college, however, it is the most expensive one on her list. Should she sacrifice her family's wallet to attend the school of her dreams, or should she be conservative and consider other schools?
character conflict
external conflict
dynamic conflict
internal conflict
What is the authors purpose in this passage: "It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. Alan couldn't wait to find his fishing pole and call his friend Sam to go fishing. They had a great time on these early morning fishing trips. They took their dogs with them and the dogs would swim in the lake while they fished. It was so funny to watch those dogs paddle around the lake."
to inform
to entertain
to persuade
to joke around
What is the author's purpose in the following passage: "The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters."
to Inform
to entertain
to persuade
to argue
What is symbolism in literature?
Something that is used to represent an idea or quality.
A picture that means exactly what it is.
A symbol.
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."
first person
second person
third person
fourth person
Shade (Syn) 1. complexion 2. conceal 3. gloom 4. stain
Use the thesaurus entry to determine which is the best word to use to replace shade in the following sentence.
“He tried to shade his eyes from the glaring sun.”
complexion
conceal
gloom
stain
Which of these is the correct definition for stage directions?
conversations between two characters
directions for designing the stage props
directions for the order of events in a play
directions that tell how a play should be performed
Which of the following contains imagery?
A chimney flowed with black smoke on Skip’s steep, sloping roof.
There was snow on the ground.
Patsy’s mind was busy on ways to remodel the bathroom.
The dog slept.
What is an antagonist?
Chief foe or enemy of the central character
Minor character
"Good Guy"
Always evil
What is a protagonist?
The villain of a story
The main character or hero in a story
To put off doing what you should be doing for later
The most exciting point in a story
Irony is a figure of speech which is used to express a strong emotion or raise a point. It is the use of words to convey a meaning that is opposite of what is actually said.
Which type of irony below means that the reader knows something that a character does not know?
dramatic irony
verbal irony
situational irony
opposite irony
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
According to the map Amy whispered we are very close to the hidden treasure.
"According to the map," Amy whispered, "we are very close to the hidden treasure."
"According to the map" Amy whispered, "we are very close to the hidden treasure."
According to the map, Amy whispered, "we are very close to the hidden treasure."
Sarah sat on the deck of the beach house and enjoyed the spectacular sunset.
North Carolina police may use germs to catch bank thieves. Important papers can be sprayed with harmless germs that will stick to the hands of anyone who touches the paper. If a dishonest employee steals the papers, things that he or she touches later will have the germs on them. A scientist can show that the person leaving the germs got them when stealing the treated papers.
What is this story mainly about?
How some germs are harmless to people
How dishonest employees steal important papers
How police use germs to solve crimes
How important papers are treated
A round character
has lots of character traits
has one or two character traits
has no character traits
is fat
Which of the following is an idiom?
We were all in the same boat.
The road was long and narrow.
The toddler was a playful kitten.
Rain pelted the vegetable garden.
Which is an example of theme?
One person can make a difference.
Missy knew she would always be grateful.
The donkey was stubborn and did not change.
Sir John became famous for slaying the dragon.
Which of the following is a hyperbole?
She is as pretty as a flower.
She is the prettiest woman in the universe.
She is a beautiful flower.
She is very pretty.
What is the following an example of?
"I'm telling you he let the cat out of the bag, Cheryl! Now everybody knows!"
simile
hyperbole
idiom
metaphor
Which of the following is a nonfiction narrative?
a poem that tells a story
a play
a novel
an biography
Which of the following would one compare and contrast?
A softball score
The causes of World War I
The eating habits of cows and donkeys
The number of students in the 8th grade
