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WorksheetsUnit II The Tell-Tale Heart Quiz I
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 22mins
Academic Vocabulary:
A philosopher is...
Dr. Seuss
an idea
of or from gods
a person who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics, metaphysics, logic, and other related fields.
Allegory of the Cave:
What is an allegory?
A literary work used to symbolize and reveal deeper meanings about life
The use of a protagonist to represent a cave
The use of similes, metaphors, and personification
The use of story telling to teach about nature and culture
Allegory of the Cave:
Being shackled represents...
Anything that sets one free
Anything that keeps an individual from learning
Anything that contributes to knowledge
Anything that keeps an individual in line
Allegory of the Cave:
What have the prisoners seen their entire lives?
Carvings and other artifacts
Statues
Shadows of objects
Plato
Allegory of the Cave:
What keeps the prisoners from seeing anything other than the shadows?
Their heads are immobile.
They have been blindfolded.
They were struck blind.
They had no desire to see.
Allegory of the Cave:
The prisoners symbolize...
people in prison.
homeless people.
unenlightened people.
people who have never read a book.
Allegory of the Cave:
The fire represents manufactured belief; true or untrue, they are still passed down to others.
True
False
Allegory of the Cave:
The shadows represent...
knowledge that sadness can overwhelm.
hidden images.
blank stares.
knowledge/beliefs we gain from others and accept as true.
Good Form:
What does O'Brien tell us at the beginning of "Good Form" chapter about his war stories?
he never even went to Vietnam
all the war stories are made up
all the war stories are completely true
he regrets writing the war stories
"Good Form"
The difference between "Story-truth" and "Happening-truth" is-
"Happening truth" includes extra story elements.
"Story truth" includes details that actually happen.
“Story truth” is the molding or re-shaping of the “happening truth”
“Happening truth” is the molding or re-shaping of the “story truth”
"Good Form"
“Story truth” is the molding or re-shaping of the “happening truth” that allows the story to be believable and enjoyable." Which piece of evidence from "Good Form" best supports the statement above?
"He was a slim, dead, almost dainty young man of about twenty. He lay in the center of a red clay trail near the village of My Khe."
"I was once a soldier. There were many bodies, real bodies with real faces, but I was young then and I was afraid to look."
"But it's not a game. It's a form."
"I'm forty-three years old, true, and I'm a writer now, and a long time ago I walked through Quang Ngai Province as a foot soldier."
The Ransom of Red Chief:
Why does Bill ask Sam to lower the Ransom from $2000 to $1500?
He hates money
He doesn't think anyone should pay that much for Johnny
He thinks Ebenezer is poor
He wants to keep Johnny
The Ransom of Red Chief:
The quote "He put up a fight like a welter weight cinnamon bear" is an example of what?
simile
metaphor
allusion
hyperbole
The Ransom of Red Chief:
Who is the narrator of the story?
Red Chief
Ebenezer Dorset
Bill Driscoll
Sam
The Ransom of Red Chief:
Sam and Bill told Red Chief that his father had bought him a rifle and moccasins because they wanted him to
go hunting with them.
go home.
be happy.
feel tricked.
The Ransom of Red Chief:
Who suffered the most in this story?
Red Chief
Bill
the narrator
Ebenezer Dorset
The Ransom of Red Chief:
Bill and Sam decided to commit their crime in Summit because they thought
they would not get caught
it was close to Illinois
no one would miss Red Chief
they would get lots of publicity
The Ransom of Red Chief:
An example of situational irony in O. Henry's story "The Ransom of Red Chief is that the kidnappers...
choose a child of a well-to-do citizen to kidnap for ransom
actually pay money to the child's parent to return the kidnapped victim
are named Sam and Bill
do not choose a very good location to exchange the ransom money
The Ransom of Red Chief:
When Sam references King Herod, he uses a
biblical allusion
historical allusion
mythological allusion
cultural allusion
The Ransom of Red Chief:
What was the first thing the boy does to Bill?
hit him in the eye with a piece of brick
ride on his back for ninety miles
scalp him
put a hot potato down his back
The Ransom of Red Chief:
The climax of the plot occurs when...
Ebenezer Dorset's letter demands $250 in order to receive Johnny back home
Red Chief hits Bill Driscoll with a piece of brick
Sam and Bill hide Johnny in a wagon and take him to the cave
Johnny tells the kidnappers that he wants to stay with him
The Ransom of Red Chief:
What are some of the bad things Johnny does to Sam?
Johnny does't do anything to Sam, it is Bill who he hits
He hits Sam with a rock
He rides Sam like a horse
The Ransom of Red Chief:
What is ironic about the title of this story?
There is no real Red Chief
The ransom is higher than we thought.
The ransom is paid in worthless corn seeds.
The ransom is paid to take Red Chief back home.
The Ransom of Red Chief:
Which of the following shows how the author uses situational irony to create humor when Bill asks not to be left alone with Red Chief?
He's a grown man afraid of a little boy.
He's afraid of getting caught even though no one is after him.
He's afraid Sam will never forgive him for bungling the kidnapping.
He's afraid Ebenezer will ask him to adopt Red Chief.
The Ransom of Red Chief:
When Ebenezer suggest bringing Red Chief back at night and explains his reasoning, the author creates irony because....
He doesn't wan the kidnappers to get caught.
The neighbors will hurt anyone bringing the kid back.
He wants to make sure Red Chief is still asleep.
He doesn't want anyone to see the money exchanging hands.
The Ransom of Red Chief:
How is irony used to create humor when Bill and Sam run out of town?
They want to leave before Red Chief wakes up.
They are trying to escape Red Chief before he gets loose from his father.
The townspeople run them off.
They have better prospects in the next town over.
The Ransom of Red Chief:
When Bill is telling Sam that he took Red Chief down the mountain and sent him back home, we know that Red Chief is sneaking up behind Bill. This is an example of...
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
this is not ironic
The Ransom of Red Chief:
The fact that Red Chief is the one causing harm to his kidnappers, instead of his kidnappers harming him, this is an example of....
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
this is not ironic
The Ransom of Red Chief:
Diatribe means a bitter abusive criticism?T/F
True
False
The Ransom of Red Chief:
Pack the important ___________.
Proposition
Ransom
comply
provisions
The Ransom of Red Chief:
What is the word that means when someone has suddenly become mentally abnormal?
decry
dassent
aberration
The Ransom of Red Chief:
Which word means "causes harm or damage?"
proposition
commend
deleterious
The Ransom of Red Chief:
Which word means that you have "no interest?"
decry
proposition
lackadaisical
The Ransom of Red Chief:
Slang for "dares not"
proposition
treachery
dassent
The Ransom of Red Chief:
Which word means “ looting or robbery?”
Cauterized
Somnolent
Depredation
The Ransom of Red Chief:
Which word means that something “tastes good?”
Cauterize
Palatable
Pervade
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
How does Phillip feel about the situation when it comes to the perspective of his friends?
proud
embarassed
relieved
angry
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
Which of the following is a major theme in the novel?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Rules are rules.
Patriotism is important.
One lie can become very destructive.
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
Which of these quotes best supports the theme?
"My parents are different. I'm lucky."
"He wouldn't stop. She did ask him."
"Peg, it's gotten out of hand. I don't know how...it seems there are these radio talk shows..."
"You get a thing like this, a kid acting out, believe me, it's home."
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
What is the best summary for the novel?
A boy makes up a lie to get his teacher in trouble.
A boy wants to get out of his teacher's class, so he makes up a lie and spins it out of control.
People in a town are outraged that a boy wasn't allowed to sing the National Anthem.
A teacher treats a student unfairly and everyone tries to stop her.
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
IS THE STATEMENT A FACT OR OPINION? "On the third occurrence, Philip Malloy was requested 1) to promise that he would show an attitude of respect toward our national anthem and 2) to apologize to his teacher and his classmates for his rude behavior. He refused, choosing the option of suspension himself."
fact
opinion
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
"During the playing of the national anthem, he sang. Loudly. With no respect. Very loudly. To make a commotion. Obviously."
Is the statement above a fact or an opinion?
fact
opinion
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
"It doesn't matter if it's true or not true. It's what people are saying that's important." Who said this?
Miss Narwin
Dr. Doane
Allison Doresett
Superintendent Seymour
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
Choose the effect that matches the cause.
Cause = Jake Barlow attacks Miss Narwin on his talk show.
Effect = ____________________________________
Miss Narwin receives hate mail.
Miss Narwin gets fired.
He doesn't question what Philip says about Miss Narwin.
Allison Dorsett decides she doesn't like Philip after all.
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
What decision did Miss Narwin make that helped propel the lie?
She asked Mr. Lunser if he let the kids sing.
She suspended Philip.
She initially refused to do an interview and tell her side of the story.
She took some administrative leave.
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
What evidence in the text best supports the reason Ted Griffen joined in on the controversy?
"I have this reporter I'm talking to...How about talking to me and her?"
"This is a school, an American school, and parents have the right to expect that certain things, like values, will be taught."
"I am shocked that a Harrison student should be suspended...for singing the National Anthem."
"That I can be a forceful, productive member of the board is clear. It was I who made public this sad story..."
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
Which piece of evidence gives us an accurate look into the character of Miss Narwin?
"I am a little out of touch with contemporary teaching, and just as important, the students who come before me these days."
"Narwin is so dumb she didn't get the joke."
"It's Miss Narwin. I keep trying to get her to like me. She won't. She's so old-fashioned. Boring."
"But this teacher, she got real mad and started to yell at me to stop."
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
At this point of the story, how can we best describe Philip?
He is a student with little to no potential, who will never be successful in school.
He is a student who works hard in all of his classes, but can't quite manage top grades.
He is a bright student with lots of potential, but little work effort on anything that doesn't interest him.
He is an average student who does just enough work to maintain a B-C average in all of his classes.
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
What evidence supports Philip's character as of now?
Select ALL that apply.
"Nice kid. Bright-when he gets around to doing some work. Which isn't exactly every day."
"He is mostly just taking up space and won't do any work."
"A nice-looking boy. A boy I like. Intelligent. With real potential."
"He'd do better if he thought himself a little less clever and got his brain into something besides running."
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
When Philip blames Miss Narwin for his bad grade in English, we can infer (figure out) that he _____________
thinks Miss Narwin is unfair to everybody
understands the situation acurately
doesn't accept responsibility for his actions
would do better with another teacher
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
Which of the following is Ms. Narwin's account of what happens in homeroom on March 28th?
Philip quietly hums the national anthem, Ms. Narwin has to ask him to stop twice
Philip sings the national anthem, Ms. Narwin screams at him to stop
Philip loudly hums the national anthem and refuses to stop when she asks him the first time
Philip sings the national anthem, Ms. Narwin sends him to the assistant principal
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
Which of the following is Philip's account of what happens in homeroom on March 28th?
Philip quietly hums the national anthem, Ms. Narwin has to ask him to stop twice
Philip sings the national anthem, Ms. Narwin screams at him to stop
Philip loudly hums the national anthem and refuses to stop when she asks him the first time
Philip sings the national anthem, Ms. Narwin sends him to the assistant principal
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
After hearing Philip's explanation about what happened in Miss Narwin's classroom, what do you think Philip's parents believe happened?
They think that Miss Narwin is picking on Philip and is violating his rights
They think that Philip is lying to them
They think that Philip just misunderstood what happened
They believe that Miss Narwin is a great teacher who is just misunderstood
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
In general, telegrams and letters the public sends to the school
supported Miss Narwin.
wanted Philip suspended.
wanted Miss Narwin fired.
did not read the paper.
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
When Philip asks Coach Jamison about running wiht the team, Coach Jamison tells him
Sure, no problem .
You did a number on Miss Narwin..She's a good person. So you can't come around now and start asking me for things.
When you get you grades up, you can start running with the team.
Nope, it's not going to happen. By the time the next report card comes out track season will be over.
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
What is happening between Allison and Todd?
They want to start dating, but they want the "ok" from Philip.
They want Philip to admit that he's lying.
The want Coach Jamison to banish Philip from the track team forever.
They want the student body to be given a lecture on honesty.
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
What does Philip learn about the sports program at his new school, Washington Academy?
They have a championship track team.
They have a crackerjack soccer team
Their track team is excited that Philip is joining them.
They don't have a track team at Washington.
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
At the end of the novel, we learn that Philip ___!
can't attend his old school because he's been expelled for lying
finally made the track team
moved schools and has already accused another teacher
doesn't even know the words to the Star Spangled Banner
Nothing But the Truth by Avi:
A documentary is
a piece of fiction
a video about a factual event
a written report
nonfiction
