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Final Review Practice

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 21mins

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1.

The novel, Frankenstein, is structured as a story within a story or what we know as a frame narrative. Which stories below make up the novel? Select three answer choices.

a)

The story told by Captain Walton to his sister, Margaret

b)

The story told by Walton's crewmen to Victor Frankenstein

c)

The story told by the creature to Captain Walton.

d)

The story told by Victor Frankenstein to Captain Walton

2.

Which of the following items are characteristics of gothic literature? Choose 3 correct answers

a)

strong female characters

b)

omens, portents, and visions

c)

supernatural or otherwise inexplicable events

d)

.lack of emotion

e)

An atmosphere of mystery and suspense

3.

Read the following paragraph.

The viewscreen was black in the light of the control room, even though it was high noon outside. The dull red sun was always invisible through the world's thick atmosphere and to human eyes full day was no more than a red-tinged darkness.

The author uses descriptive language in this paragraph to suggest that

a)

environmental conditions prevented the protagonist from leaving the control room

b)

The World had an atmosphere that created a sensory deprivation

c)

the planet Mars is the unidentified setting of the story

4.

Decide if the following quotation from the passage shows whether they support the idea that the protagonist is beginning to struggle with his own mind or does not support the idea: "Suddenly, as it always came, he felt someone or something standing close behind him and peering over his shoulder."

a)

Yes, this quotation supports the idea that the protagonist is beginning to struggle with his own mind.

b)

No, this quotation does NOT support the idea that the protagonist is beginning to struggle with his own mind.

5.

Read the following sentence and determine whether or not the vocabulary word in bold is used correctly. If it is, choose 'correct.' If it is not, choose the sentence in which the word is used correctly.


Earth's flora began overa. billion years ago with a simple algae.

a)

CORRECT

b)

The flora of the Siberian tundra is mostly made up of mosses and lichens.

c)

Meena arranged the flora in a tall glass vase.

6.

Read the following sentence and determine whether or not the vocabulary word in bold is used correctly. If it is, choose 'correct.' If it is not, choose the sentence in which the word is used correctly.


These vitamins have an ascetic effect on me.

a)

During the war, with many items rationed, most people had no choice but to practice an ascetic lifestyle.

b)

CORRECT

c)

The plush, blue velvet curtains enhanced the ascetic quality of the room.

7.

Choose a SYNONYM (word with a similar meaning) for the bold vocabulary word:


Beth ordered the nostrum to cure her cold even though it was not guaranteed.

a)

instrument

b)

treatment

c)

course

8.

Choose an ANTONYM (word with the opposite meaning) for the bold vocabulary word:


Finding the perfect green outfit for St. Patrick's Day is a perennial problem for Meg.

a)

constant

b)

unimportant

c)

occasional

9.

Choose the best way to answer the following question:


What are you most likely to buy from an apothecary?

a)

music

b)

flowers

c)

medicine

10.

What is the theme of the following paragraph.


But whatever it was, it could not be on the ship. He had searched the ship twice, a methodical compartment-by-compartment search that had found nothing. It had to be the work of the natives from outside the ship. Except..

a)

Isolation can have a negative effect on a human being.

b)

The steps of the grieving process can help someone heal from loss.

c)

Humans need time to adjust to a new environment.

11.

Which of the following is written correctly?

a)

If certain personality types are best suited to certain careers.

b)

How can a person determine his or her personality?

c)

If you can't play the piano well.

d)

Because according to experts within certain career fields.

12.

Which of the following is written correctly?

a)

Librarians inaccurately stereotyped as quiet.

b)

After carefully considering my personal strengths.

c)

Taking a personality test while in a bad mood.

d)

You could choose to accept yourself as you are.

13.

Which of the following is NOT written correctly?

a)

The sees of some weeds have special devices.

b)

Weeds can also shelter harmful insects.

c)

When a morning glory grows in an alfalfa field, it causes the crops to be unhealthy.

d)

A plant that is growing where humans are.

14.

Which of the sentences is written correctly? Look at the punctuation marks.

a)

If you are looking for a scenic road trip consider, taking a drive on Route 66.

b)

Route 66 runs through many towns from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California.

c)

Completed in 1926 the road, symbolized freedom for many travelers.