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SUA Reading #1 Review

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 2hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)

The problem in the story.

c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
2.
What are the two MAIN types of conflict?
a)
setting and characters
b)
internal and essential
c)
internal and external
d)
external and essential
3.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the exposition of a story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
4.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
5.
In "Twilight," Edward & Jacob battle for Bella's affection.
a)
man vs. man
b)
man vs. nature
c)
man vs. society
d)
man vs. self
6.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
a)
individual vs. individual
b)
individual vs. nature
c)
individual vs. society
d)
individual vs. self
7.
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?
a)
man vs. man
b)
man vs. supernatural
c)
man vs. technology
d)
man vs. self
8.
A plane crashed on an island in the middle of the ocean.  Chuck had to survive ... all on his own!
a)
man vs. self
b)
man vs. technology
c)
man vs. nature
d)
man vs. society
9.

What is characterization?

a)

Character traits

b)

What a character says and thinks

c)

The process in which the author tells the personality of a character.

d)

What a character looks like and what are his actions

10.

What is direct characterization?

a)

The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

b)

The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

11.

What is indirect characterization?

a)

The process by which the narrator tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

b)

The process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.

12.

What do you know about Jack from this sentence?

Jack looked at his sister with a strange look on his face after she put ketchup in her milk.

a)

Jack thinks his sister is making a good choice.

b)

Jack thinks his sister is weird for using ketchup in her milk.

c)

Jack doesn't care what his sister does.

13.
Which point of view do you see these signal words?
I, me, my, mine, we, us
a)
First person
b)
Second person
c)
Third person
14.
Third person omniscient point of view is when the narrator knows the feelings and thoughts of ______ characters.
a)
all
b)
one
c)
no
d)
more than three
15.
What POV is this passage?
As I stepped onto the shiny porch of my new house, I thought to myself,"This is gonna be a good day."
a)
Second Person
b)
First Person
c)
Third Person
16.

As I grazed in the field, I realized that there were not any other animals around. I had a weird feeling that something was wrong. The other animals that are usually making noises are all silent. I see a shadow up in a tree. I think that is is unsafe here, so I am going to run away.


From what point of view is the passage written?

a)

First person

b)

Second person

c)

Third person

17.

In which POV do you see "you and your" used to convey the story?

a)

1st person

b)

2nd person

c)

3rd person limited

d)

3rd person objective

18.

An implied comparison between two unlike things that have something important in common

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

allusion

d)

onomatopoeia

19.

Giving inanimate objects human characteristics

a)

hyperbole

b)

symbole

c)

mood

d)

personification

20.

A device where the speaker refers to something that the reader needs prior knowledge of or experience with in order to understand.

a)

apostrophe

b)

allusion

c)

allegory

d)

antonym

21.

What is a metaphor?

a)

A word that makes the sound it represents

b)

A comparison of two unrelated things

c)

An exaggerated statement

22.

"I caught a fish as big as a house," is an example of what literary device?

a)

Personification

b)

A simile

c)

A hyperbole

23.
This school is an asylum.
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
onomatopoeia
24.
My stomach did a backflip.
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
onomatopoeia
25.
I bolted out the door like a horse leaving the gate for a race.
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
onomatopoeia
26.
I waited a million years for my ride to get to the house.
a)
alliteration
b)
repetition
c)
idiom
d)
hyperbole
27.
Which is an example of a simile?
a)
His room was a hurricane of a mess.
b)
His room looked as if a hurricane came  through.
c)
A hurricane! AHHH!
d)
The hurricane screamed through the town. 
28.
Which of the following is an example of personification?
a)
You are as a beautiful as a flower.
b)
The trees danced in the wind.
c)
I waited in line for 10 years!
d)
He is an encyclopedia of knowledge. 
29.
"As straight as an arrow" is an example of what?
a)
simile
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
d)
onomatopoeia
30.
What is this is an example of: The clock on the wall laughed at me as I tried to finish my test before class ended.
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
hyperbole
31.
What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
a)
Her hair is red.
b)
She talks really loudly.
c)
She gets really angry. 
d)
She spits when she talks. 
32.

The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.

a)

ate

b)

burned

c)

slept

d)

sunbathed

33.

Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price would not be lower than domestic products.

a)

stamp

b)

prohibition

c)

ad

d)

tax

34.

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.

a)

gracefully

b)

lazily

c)

dangerously

d)

hopefully

35.

Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.

a)

allowed

b)

joyful

c)

taken

d)

fed

36.

The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.

a)

shyly

b)

serious

c)

hungry

d)

plenty

37.

The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.

a)

charming

b)

running

c)

ruined

d)

perhaps

38.

The impudent boy was rude to the policeman.

a)

handsome

b)

carefully

c)

poor

d)

bold

39.

Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.

a)

gloomy

b)

red

c)

shining

d)

fun

40.

The ________lawyer cut in line because he felt that he didn't need to wait in the long line.

a)

eccentric

b)

coquet

c)

arrogant

d)

heathen

41.

What is the definition of the highlighted word?

Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.

a)

Careful

b)

Thrifty

c)

Careless

d)

Wasteful

42.
Jorge decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor. What is the meaning of sever?
a)
confirm
b)
serve
c)
clean
d)
separate
43.

The soldier was given medicine to abate the pain in his leg after the war was over. He was in intense pain when he went to the hospital. What does abate mean?

a)

become more intense

b)

become less intense

c)

remain the same

44.

The paper mill put off an acrid smell. The people in town stated that it made their eyes water and their noses burn. What does acrid mean?

a)

pleasant taste or smell

b)

wanting to taste or smell

c)

strong, unpleasant taste or smell

45.

The students were admonished for plagiarizing their reports. The next time they get caught, they will be expelled. What does admonished mean?

a)

firmly reprimanded

b)

praised

c)

shared excitedly

46.

Carl, an astute student, was constantly called to tutor the students who were failing. The teachers couldn't believe how quickly Carl learned the new material. What does astute mean?

a)

to help others

b)

mentally sharp

c)

unable to understand information

47.

The man became belligerent when he thought no one was willing to help him. All of the bystanders were scared he would try to start a fight with them. What does belligerent mean?

a)

unwilling to help

b)

hostile or aggressive

c)

friendly

48.

The word "pig" has a negative connotation when you are talking about a person. That is one animal people don't like being called. What does connotation mean?

a)

a neutral feeling

b)

a literal meaning

c)

idea or feeling perceived by a word

49.

The docile horse made its way along the beginner's trail. He was easily led by the farmhand. What does docile mean?

a)

easily led or controlled; obedient

b)

new with little knowledge

c)

hostile; not easily controlled

50.

After the supply drive, there were copious amounts of school supplies to give out. There definitely won't be a shortage of supplies this year. What does copious mean?

a)

an adequate amount

b)

an abundant amount

c)

a lack or very little

51.
Which best describes a summary?
a)
a really long detailed piece of writing
b)
the entire text told in your own words
c)
a dumb thing that teachers make you write
d)
the main ideas and important details of a text
52.
It started when they got to the bears. Peter felt tired and his stomach hurt. He dragged himself over to see the elephants, which were eating from a stack of hay. Normally, the elephants were his favorite. Without much interest, Peter followed his classmates to the camels, which were busy swatting flies with their tails. Peter knew he should be having fun at the zoo, but he just felt terrible and all he wanted to do was lie down and rest. Even the lions and tigers did not interest him now. 
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Peter's favorite animals were the elephants.
b)
The camels were swatting flies with their tails.
c)
 It was really hot at the zoo.
d)
Peter didn't enjoy the zoo because he felt really bad.
53.
When some people think about Texas, they think of cowboys on the open range-herding cattle up a dusty trail. However, Texas has much more than open prairie with large herds of cows. There are the mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of east Texas, and the emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also has large coastal harbors with numerous sailboats, powerboats, inland lakes, rivers, swamps of southeast Texas with alligators and other exotic wildlife.
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
There are a lot of cows in Texas.
b)
There are many different, varied parts of Texas.
c)
 Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States.
d)
 There are alligators in the swampland of southeast Texas.
54.
Tomorrow is Jill's birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner. Will it be Mexican food at the Big Enchilada House? Or will it be fried chicken at the Chicken Shack, or a big cheeseburger at Al's Hamburger Palace. She just couldn't decide. Then there was always the Pizza Shop with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin.
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.
b)
 Jill loves Mexican food.
c)
The Pizza Shop has the best pizza in town.
d)
 Jill will choose a place by flipping a coin.
55.
It started when they got to the bears. Peter felt tired and his stomach hurt. He dragged himself over to see the elephants, which were eating from a stack of hay. Normally, the elephants were his favorite. Without much interest, Peter followed his classmates to the camels, which were busy swatting flies with their tails. Peter knew he should be having fun at the zoo, but he just felt terrible and all he wanted to do was lie down and rest. Even the lions and tigers did not interest him now. 
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Peter's favorite animals were the elephants.
b)
The camels were swatting flies with their tails.
c)
 It was really hot at the zoo.
d)
Peter didn't enjoy the zoo because he felt really bad.
56.
Right now Jason was playing right field. He really wanted to play third base. Earlier this year, coach had put him in left field and second base in a game, but never at third base. Once in practice, coach let him play third base, but he kept missing ground balls. When he did stop one, he made a bad throw to first base. Maybe if he kept practicing, Jason would be good enough to play third base. That was his dream.
The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Jason really wanted to play third base.
b)
Jason was the best player on his team.
c)
Jason had trouble catching ground balls.
d)
Jason was too lazy to practice.
57.
For the walls, Jenny thought she would use a bright yellow paint. She would pick a border that had mostly bright red and green colors, and maybe a little bit of blue. She already had found some curtains that were sky blue with streaks of red, blue and yellow that she thought would go great with the walls. And finally, she had picked a carpet that was mostly blue with specks of red and yellow. Jenny couldn't wait till she was done decorating her room. It was really going to look awesome.
 The Summary of this passage is:
a)
Jenny likes bright colors.
b)
Jenny was going to paint her room.
c)
Jenny was picking out colors and materials to decorate her room.
d)
Yellow is a good color to paint your walls.
58.
San Francisco is located on the coast of California in an area often called the Bay Area. The weather is generally very mild, seldom getting really cold or really hot. Its mild climate is one reason many people live there. It seldom snows in San Francisco and generally does not get below freezing during the winter. Even in the middle of summer, temperatures may be in the mid 80s with a cool breeze from the bay keeping the weather very comfortable.
The Summary of this passage is:
 
a)
San Francisco has many neat things to do.
b)
 It seldom snows in California.
c)
 Many people choose to live in California.
d)
 The weather in San Francisco is generally very mild.
59.
What is the definition of Author's Purpose?
a)
Why a reading passage was written
b)
Descriptive details about a person, place, or thing.
c)
Figuring out something that is not directly stated in a reading passage
d)
figuring out the meaning of unknown words from other words
60.
Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain you with a story about artists
b)
to teach you how all artists become famous
c)
to convince you to attend an art program
d)
to explain how to paint a sunset

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