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1st Semester Literature Exam Review 2021

Total questions: 106

Worksheet time: 3hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
giving human characteristics to something non human
a)
Personification
b)
Metaphor
c)
Simile
d)
Characterization
2.

Based on real events, then exaggerated.

a)

Myth

b)

Legend

c)

Tall Tale

d)

Fable

3.

Highwayman


Out of the following themes (fate, love, death, betrayal, nature) which fits best with the following quote:

“Not till the dawn he heard it, his face grew gray to hear how Bess, the landlord’s daughter… Had watched for her love in the moonlight, and died in the darkness there.”

a)

Fate

b)

Love

c)

Death

d)

Betrayal

4.

Highwayman


According to the text, what was the fate of Bess?

a)

She was shot by her captors to teach the Highwayman a lesson.

b)

She shot herself to warn the Highwayman to run away.

c)

She died of a broken heart after the Highwayman ran away.

d)

She decided to be with Tim, the stable boy.

5.

Highwayman


What is the purpose of adding “Tlot-tlot” in many of the paragraphs on page 251?

a)

To allow readers to understand the setting.

b)

To create an eery, creepy tone because the Highwayman was coming.

c)

To add an onomatopoeia, allowing readers to hear and visualize and hear the horses riding in.

d)

To add in a different perspective to the story, allowing readers to understand the tone.

6.

Highwayman


What is the purpose of making the last two stanzas in all italics?

a)

The italics let the readers know that there is a book title included within it.

b)

The italics indicate that these are the two most important sections of the passage.

c)

The italics is the actual story whereas the regular print shows the story that is told about the Highwayman (his legend).

d)

The regular print is the actual story whereas the italics show the story that is told about the Highwayman (his legend).

7.
Bess was plaiting a red ribbon into her long, black hair when the Highwayman arrives in stanza 3.  Red can symbolize all of the following EXCEPT...
a)
Passion
b)
Calmness
c)
Blood
d)
Love
8.
"The Highwayman" is a narrative poem.  What makes "The Highwayman" a narrative poem?
a)
The poem tells a story.
b)
The poem has a lot of repetition.
c)
The poem serves as a ghost story.
d)
There are numerous examples of figurative language in the poem.
9.
What type of figurative language is the following line:  "Over the cobbles he clattered and clashed in the dark..."
a)
Onomatopoeia
b)
Allusion
c)
Repetion
d)
Alliteration
10.
What type of figurative language is the following line: "The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor..."
a)
Metaphor
b)
Allusion
c)
Alliteration
d)
Simile
11.
What type of figurative language is the following: "With the white road smoking behind him..."
a)
Allusion
b)
Metaphor
c)
Personification
d)
Hyperbole
12.

Why does the narrator say, " I was a child, In this kingdom by the sea, But we loved with a love that was more than love--I and my Annabel Lee..."

a)

To show that although they were young, their love was stronger than other the love of older couples

b)

To show that they grew up together in a kingdom by the sea

c)

To show that no one loved Annabel Lee as much as he did

d)

To show that their love was not a love that could last through the years

13.

Annabel Lee


The poem is set -

a)

on the moon

b)

by the sea

c)

in the ocean

d)

in heaven

14.
The narrator's feelings for Annabel Lee can best be described as - 
a)
immature
b)
fleeting
c)
casual
d)
intense
15.

Annabel Lee


Which of the following phrases is repeated throughout the poem?

a)

"Kingdom by the sea"

b)

"I and my Annabel Lee"

c)

"Of many far wiser than we"

d)

"In the sepulcher there by the sea"

16.

Theme in Yellow


What is the tone?

a)

sad

b)

playful

c)

frightening

d)

thankful

17.

Theme in Yellow


Who is the speaker of the poem?

a)

a farmer

b)

the poet

c)

a pumpkin jack-o-lantern

d)

a child in a Halloween costume

18.

What is the meaning of conflict?

a)

The most exciting part of the story

b)

This is what the acts are broken up into

c)

the struggle between opposite forces

19.

"Father William"

Father William is the young man's

a)

brother

b)

father

c)

priest

d)

landlord

20.

"Father William"

What do Father William's statements reveal about him?

a)

He is eager to teach the young man.

b)

He is stupid.

c)

He has a sense of humor.

d)

He is in a bad mood.

21.

"Father William"

Which of these is NOT an example of a hyperbole?

a)

"You are old... and have grown uncommonly fat"

b)

"you incessantly stand on your head"

c)

"you finished the goose with the bones and the beak"

d)

"Yet you balanced an eel on the end of your nose"

22.

"Father William"Why might the author have used hyperboles?

a)

to make the poem more believable

b)

to make the poem more serious

c)

to make the son seem more believable

d)

to make the poem more humourous

23.

"Father William" "flexible, easily bent?"

a)

incessant

b)

supple

c)

uncommon

d)

sage

24.

Which word means "wise, learned?"

a)

incessant

b)

sage

c)

supple

d)

uncommon

25.

"Gold"

Where is the speaker?

a)

desert

b)

beach

c)

mountains

d)

tree

26.

"Gold"

What region is the setting of this poem?

a)

New England

b)

Great Plains

c)

Southwest

d)

Rocky Mountains

27.

"Gold"

Which is the only animal that moves during the poem?

a)

hawk

b)

lizard

c)

rabbit

d)

sparrow

28.

Imagery used in "Gold" appeals mostly to which sense?

a)

sound

b)

smell

c)

taste

d)

sight

29.

"Feel Like A Bird"

The word giddy means?

a)

amused or silly

b)

frightened or worried

c)

dizzy or unsteady

d)

helpless or weak

30.

"Feel Like A Bird"

Why does the poet capitalize only certain words/

a)

to confuse the reader

b)

to create tension

c)

to give emphasis

d)

none of these

31.

"Feel Like A Bird"

The title of this poem is an example of

a)

personification

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

d)

rhyme

32.
"These walls have ears"
This sentence is an example of :
a)
metaphor
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
alliteration
33.
"I am so hungry that I can eat a horse"
This sentence is an example of:
a)
simile
b)
hyperbole
c)
personification
d)
metaphor
34.
"The baby's skin was like a rose petal"
This sentence is an example of:
a)
metaphor
b)
personification
c)
contrast
d)
simile
35.
"rain races ,ripping and restless in it's rage"
This sentence is an example of:
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
contrast
d)
alliteration
36.
"He fell down like an old tree falling down in a storm."
This sentence is an example of :
a)
metaphor
b)
personification
c)
simile
d)
hyperbole
37.
Figures of speech mean exactly what the words say.
a)
True
b)
False
38.
Two figures of speech that involve comparisons are
a)
simile and metaphor
b)
hyperbole and simile
c)
personification and idiom
d)
alliteration and metaphor
39.
Figure of speech in which the author makes an obvious exaggeration.
a)
idiom
b)
simile
c)
hyperbole
d)
alliteration
40.
When words are literal, they mean exactly what they say.
a)
True
b)
False
41.
What is the following an example of?
“Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers”
a)
idiom
b)
alliteration
c)
hyperbole
d)
metaphor
42.
"The night is a big, black cat" is an example of 
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
43.
In "Mother to Son," the mother's tone is best described as
a)
fearful
b)
indifferent
c)
harsh
d)
kind and firm
44.
In "Mother to Son," the mother says she is
a)
giving up on climbing
b)
sitting down
c)
standing still
d)
still climbing
45.
In "Mother to Son," the mother compares her life to a
a)
staircase
b)
river
c)
journey
d)
road
46.
In "Mother to Son," the mother tells her son
a)
not to give up
b)
to make more money
c)
to be more carefree
d)
to fall in love
47.

Highwayman


In the following quote, what is the meaning of the word “scarce”?


“He rose upright in the stirrups. He scarce could reach her hand, but he loosened her hair in the casement.”

a)

Barely

b)

Few

c)

Many

d)

Thought

48.

Highwayman


Based on the following quote, what is the meaning of the word “torrent”?


““The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees…”

a)

Outburst

b)

Closing

c)

Introduction

d)

Open

49.

Highwayman


According to the text, what was the fate of Bess?

a)

She was shot by her captors to teach the Highwayman a lesson.

b)

She shot herself to warn the Highwayman to run away.

c)

She died of a broken heart after the Highwayman ran away.

d)

She decided to be with Tim, the stable boy.

50.

Highwayman


Out of the following themes (fate, love, death, betrayal, nature) which fits best with the following quote:

“Not till the dawn he heard it, his face grew gray to hear how Bess, the landlord’s daughter… Had watched for her love in the moonlight, and died in the darkness there.”

a)

Fate

b)

Love

c)

Death

d)

Betrayal

51.

Highwayman


What is the purpose of adding “Tlot-tlot” in many of the paragraphs on page 251?

a)

To allow readers to understand the setting.

b)

To create an eery, creepy tone because the Highwayman was coming.

c)

To add an onomatopoeia, allowing readers to hear and visualize and hear the horses riding in.

d)

To add in a different perspective to the story, allowing readers to understand the tone.

52.

Highwayman


What is the purpose of making the last two stanzas in all italics?

a)

The italics let the readers know that there is a book title included within it.

b)

The italics indicate that these are the two most important sections of the passage.

c)

The italics is the actual story whereas the regular print shows the story that is told about the Highwayman (his legend).

d)

The regular print is the actual story whereas the italics show the story that is told about the Highwayman (his legend).

53.

Theme in Yellow


What is the tone?

a)

sad

b)

playful

c)

frightening

d)

thankful

54.

Theme In Yellow

Which color does the poem NOT mention?

a)

yellow

b)

gold

c)

tawny

d)

green

55.
When does the climax occur in a story?
a)
The funniest part of the story
b)
The saddest part of the story
c)
The least exciting part of the story
d)
The most exciting part of the story
56.
A plot structure includes... in this order:  Exposition, rising action, _______________, falling action and _______________.
a)
resolution and climax
b)
climax and resolution
c)
more falling action
d)
dialogue and setting
57.

What is a reason why Palmer lived a life of dread?

a)

He was the black sheep of his family.

b)

He did not want to become a wringer, and kill pigeons at Family Fest.

c)

He had no friends.

d)

His sister tormented him.

58.

What is NOT one of the gifts Palmer received from Beans, Mutto, and Henry for his birthday?

a)

Rotten Apple

b)

Used Cigar Butt

c)

Crusty Old Sock

d)

A Candy Bar

59.

Palmer got a special gift from his father for his birthday. What was the special gift?

a)

Box of Toy Soldiers

b)

A New Baseball Glove

c)

A Remote Control Car

d)

His old car collection

60.

What is the "The Treatment"?

a)

A right of passage for 9th graders.

b)

It was something that was done to you when you turned 9. A boy named Farquar would hurt you by punching you in the arm with his knuckle out.

c)

Something that you receive when you are ill.

d)

An initiation from a group of 12th graders.

61.

The town's 63rd annual Pigeon Day is intended to raise money for what?

a)

A local family who has fallen on hard times.

b)

City's Playground

c)

The city's fire department.

d)

A new baseball field.

62.

When Palmer took a trip to the city, what did he learn?

a)

The pigeons are not being shot at, they walk like people, and they're able to go along with their lives without people bothering them.

b)

People in the city worship pigeons.

c)

Pigeons are the most popular pet to have in the city.

d)

You can only find pigeons in the City Zoo.

63.

How did Palmer avoid Pigeon Day?

a)

He was on vacation.

b)

He got grounded, and was not able to leave the house.

c)

He got suspended from school, therefore, was unable to participate.

d)

He told his mom he was sick, and stayed in bed all day.

64.

Palmer stole a book from the library. What was the book about that he stole, and why did he steal it?

a)

The book was about hunting. He did not want people to think that he is a hunter.

b)

The book was about Florida. He stole it because he wants to run away to Florida, and he's afraid people would find him if they knew he checked out this book.

c)

The books was about teaching your dog how to do tricks. He's hiding a dog in his room, no one knows, and he doesn't want people to get suspicious.

d)

The book was about pigeons. He stole it because he thought if someone saw him check it out, they would think it's weird because no one in town likes pigeons.

65.

A pigeon shows up at Palmer's window one day. What does Palmer do with the pigeon?

a)

He secretly takes the bird in as a pet, and names him Nipper.

b)

Uses his sling shot to hit the bird with a rock.

c)

Closes the window, so the bird doesn't come into his room.

d)

Captures the pigeon, and takes it to Pigeon Day.

66.

Dorothy is going to release Nipper, hoping that it will not be captured. Where does Dorothy release Nipper?

a)

The Park.

b)

Her backyard.

c)

The pier.

d)

The railroad tracks

67.
Who is is the author of the novel, Wringer?
a)
Elie Wiesel
b)
Jerry Spinelli
c)
Robert Frost
d)
John Doe
68.
How does Palmer feel about becoming a wringer?
a)
he's excited
b)
he's dreading it
c)
he doesn't have a feeling
69.
How did Palmer feel when the boys called Dorothy "fishface"
a)
he laughed
b)
he didn't like it, but went along with it
c)
he yelled at them and left
70.
What part of the park is Palmer not a fan of?
a)
Swings
b)
Sea-saw
c)
Soccer field
71.
Who was proud of Palmer for getting "the treatment"?
a)
His dad
b)
His mom
c)
Dorthory
72.
Why does Palmer "thank a pigeon" while he is at the park?
a)
The pigeons don't poop on him
b)
The pigeons give parts of the park
c)
The pigeons attacked "the gang" when they were teasing him
73.
Who was not impressed by Palmer's bruise?
a)
His mother
b)
Dorothy
c)
His teacher
74.
What sound does Palmer recall from listening to the wringers taking care of the pigeons?
a)
a snapped twig
b)
a slapped hand
c)
a broken board
d)
ripped pants
75.
What point of view is this story told from?
a)
first person
b)
third person, limited
c)
third person, omniscient
76.
What does Palmer dread?
a)
the park
b)
turning 10
c)
being a wringer
d)
all of the above
77.
Which of the following is not a gift given to Palmer on his birthday?
a)
dirty old sneaker
b)
dirty crusty sock
c)
cigar butt
d)
rotten apple core
78.
Who gives "The Treatment?"
a)
Fishface
b)
Beans
c)
Mutto
d)
Farquar
79.
How many punches are given to Palmer during The Treatment?
a)
9
b)
10
c)
11
80.
What are the Nickname's of Palmer and his Friends?
a)
Barfs, Hully, Mutto, Snots
b)
Beans, Henry, Mutto, Slots
c)
Ben, Henry, Harry, Palmer
d)
Beans, Mutto, Henry, Snots
81.
Why is beans called beans?
a)
He once barfed up beans when he was 6
b)
His farts could make the dinosaurs go extinct after he eats beans
c)
he likes beans a lot
d)
His dad works at a bean canning factory and thats all they eat
82.
What Happens when you turn nine?
a)
you get attacked by feral cats in an alley
b)
your neck is wrung
c)
You get the treatment
d)
You have to look at Danika's face
83.
Why did Palmer not like Dorothy Gruzik?
a)
She was annoying
b)
She smelled like rotten fish
c)
She is a girl
d)
She was a bully
84.
What did Palmer and his friends do when they snuck out in the middle of the night?
a)
Murder Dorothy's pet cat
b)
Steal peanut butter
c)
Open a crate of pigeons to try and kill them by wringing their necks
d)
Go to the park and mess around
85.
What color are the eyes of the pigeons that are always mentioned?
a)
white
b)
brown
c)
orange
d)
purple
86.
What did the boys play on at the park the first time that they went together?
a)
Sliding board
b)
Balance beam
c)
Play house
d)
merry-go-round
87.
What type of conflict is the following:
“Beans and Mutto shouted, ‘One!’ as the first rap hit, and Palmer understood instantly the genius of Farquhar.
a)
man vs man
b)
man vs nature
c)
man vs self
d)
man vs society
88.
What is the beginning of a novel or short story on a plot diagram?
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising action
c)
Falling action
d)
climax
89.
How did Palmer start diverting the guys from going to his house?
a)
Took them all to get pizza
b)
Talking them into playing soccer instead
c)
Talked them into bombing Fishface's house with snowballs
d)
He told them he had chicken pox
90.
What was in the spagetti container at Bean's house?
a)
A dead pigeon
b)
A dead muskrat
c)
A dead cat
d)
A bunch of worms
91.
What did the boys see in the sky after the incident with the dead thing in questions 3 and 4?
a)
A crow
b)
Beans
c)
A pigeon
d)
A cat
92.
What did Dorothy usually do when the boys treestumped her?
a)
Cry
b)
Scream
c)
Run away
d)
Ignore them
93.
When Dorothy finally spoke she said, "Why are you doing this to me?" 
Who did she say it to?
a)
Palmer
b)
Beans
c)
Mutto
d)
Henry
94.
Why was Beans so intent on finding Farquar?
a)
He wanted to give Farquar his own treatment
b)
He couldn't be 10 until he got his treatment
c)
You have to find Farquar or your treatment is worse
d)
He had to hurry so he could join the wringer support group
95.
What dangerous thing did Nipper do to Palmer with Beans around?
a)
Pecked his hand
b)
Landed on his head
c)
Pooped on him
d)
Flew overhead
96.
Palmer decided to trust Dorothy with his biggest secret. What was it?
a)
He didn't want to be a shooter
b)
He hated his friends but didn't know how to leave
c)
He loved her
d)
He didn't want to be a Wringer, but felt he had to
97.
Who was in Palmer's bedroom when he finally got home after being chased by the gang?
a)
Panther the cat
b)
Dorothy
c)
The neighbor's dog
d)
Beans
98.
What did Dorothy AND Palmer do with Nipper?
a)
Left him way out in the woods in the country
b)
Made a special cage for him to sleep in
c)
Took a taxi out to the railroad to let him go
d)
Took him to the zoo
99.
What did Palmer's mother confess to him?
a)
She was having another baby.
b)
They had signed him up for more Wringer lessons.
c)
They knew he had a pigeon.
d)
They knew he was failing math.
100.
Why did Henry go into Palmer's house?
a)
He had quit the gang and wanted to hang out.
b)
He was checking to see if the pigeon was gone.
c)
He had to go in and get Panther.
d)
He was stealing Palmer's soldiers.
101.
What happened at the baseball game?
a)
Palmer got hit in the face with a foul ball.
b)
Palmer was allowed to throw the first pitch.
c)
Palmer's father caught a foul ball before it hit him.
d)
Palmer got sick and they had to leave the game early.
102.
Why didn't shooters want to shoot a walker?
a)
It was embarrassing.
b)
It wasn't worth many points.
c)
They did.
d)
It was bad luck.
103.
Where had Dorothy let Nipper go in the city?
a)
railroad yards
b)
at the beach
c)
downtown
d)
near her hotel
104.
What happened to Nipper at Pigeon Day?
a)
Nipper was shot midair, a kill
b)
Nipper got away and flew south toward the city
c)
Nipper was shot but only wounded and Beans grabbed him
d)
Nipper got away, circled in the air, and landed on Palmer's head.
105.
What did Beans do to Nipper?
a)
He picked up the dead bird and threw it at Palmer
b)
He grabbed the pigeon, brought it to the shooter, yelling kill kill
c)
He grabbed the pigeon from Palmer and wrung its neck
d)
He grabbed the pigeon and gave it to Panther
106.
What did Palmer do?
a)
Dove for Nipper, protecting him
b)
Ran away crying
c)
Punched Beans in the face
d)
Shot Nipper himself

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