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Legend by Marie Lu - Novel Review

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is Day wanted by the Republic?

a)

He is accused of arson, theft, and destruction of military property.

b)

He stole an expensive watch from a jewelry store.

c)

He broke the window of a bank.

d)

He knocked out a soldier.

2.

Why is Day confused about the marking placed on his family's door?

a)

The soldiers paint it with a red x.

b)

The soldiers paint it with a red x with a vertical line passing through it.

c)

The soldier paint it with a blue x.

d)

The soldiers clean the marking off of the door.

3.

What provoked Day to commit his first "perfect" crime?

a)

Soldiers kidnapping his brother Eden.

b)

Police taking his dad in for questioning and returning him beaten with two broken arms.

c)

Soldiers harassing his mother.

d)

Police breaking into their house and destroying their property.

4.

In the new Republic, everyone wears white at funerals.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

How is Day able to communicate to the person passing out plague cures at the 10 second place?

a)

with a cell phone

b)

with the speakers lining the roofs

6.

How does June figure out that Day is from the Lake sector?

a)

He uses the term "cousin" in his greeting.

b)

He smells of fish.

c)

She follows him to the Lake sector.

7.

Who goes undercover to track down Day?

a)

Thomas

b)

Commander Jameson

c)

June

8.

Why do you think June volunteers to fight Kaede?

a)

She knows that Tess doesn't stand a chance.

b)

She wants to earn the Notes for winning.

c)

She's itching for a good fight!

9.

Kaede fights dirty and stabs June although weapons aren't allowed in a Skiz fight.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Who saves June from the crowd at the end of chapter 12.

a)

Tess

b)

Thomas

c)

Kaede

d)

Day

11.

Who does June meet at the impromptu ball?

a)

Day

b)

Metias

c)

Elector Primo

d)

Tess

12.

Why does the Republic celebrate June with an impromptu ball?

a)

Because she found and captured Day.

b)

Because she scored a perfect score on her trial.

c)

Because she turned 16 years of age.

13.

What score did Day REALLY earn on his trial?

a)

675, he failed.

b)

A perfect score, 1500.

14.

What surprises Day as he’s introduced at the beginning of his sentencing?

a)

Day hears boos. People are upset that the Republic has caught him.

b)

Many people dislike him. They cheer for his capture.

15.

Thomas continually follows Commander Jameson's orders without question. What does this lead June to realize?

a)

Thomas could be responsible for Metias' death.

b)

Thomas will become the next Elector Primo.

c)

Thomas is Commander Jameson's favorite soldier.

16.

What did June return to Day when she visited him in his jail cell?

a)

Day's coat.

b)

Day's pendant.

c)

Day's notes.

17.

What is hidden away in Day's pendant?

a)

An old picture of his father.

b)

A lock of his mother's hair.

c)

A quarter proving that the United States truly existed.

18.

Why did the Republic decide to kill June's parents?

a)

Her dad found out that the Republic engineers the annual plagues.

b)

Her dad tried to get reassigned within the Republic.

c)

Both answers are correct.

19.

Metias discovered the Republic's secrets involving his parents death and their involvement with the plague that's why he was killed.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

What is one distinct difference between the wealthy sections of Los Angeles and the poorer sections?

a)

The wealthy have the latest technology, whereas the poor have old models of phones and computers that the rich have sold or donated.

b)

The wealthy sections have nice vehicles, and the poor have to walk, ride their bikes or use public transportation.

c)

The wealthy sections have lots of electricity, whereas the poor sections have lanterns and bonfires. (261)

21.

Why do Kaede and Tess have a hard time trusting June?

a)

June works for the Republic and captured Day.

b)

June is in love with Thomas.

c)

June works for the Patriots.

d)

June did not grow up in the Lake sector.

22.

What are the factors that convince Kaede and the Patriots to help June? (Multiple select)

a)

Two-hundred thousand Notes

b)

Fireworks

c)

An electro-bomb

d)

Detailed classified information June knows

e)

Stun guns

23.

At the beginning of several of Day’s chapters, the reader is told about what dreams Day was having. What do you think is the purpose of this writing technique?

a)

The purpose of this technique is to entertain the reader with humor.

b)

The purpose of this technique is to inform the reader of Day's past, his worst fears, and give other insight into his character.

c)

The purpose of this technique is to persuade the reader that Day is actually a violent person.

24.

What mood does the author develop through the interaction with the policeman? How does Marie Lu accomplish this?

a)

She develops a tense mood. She accomplishes this through the use of name-calling, physical aggression, and stealing.

b)

She develops an easygoing, laid-back mood. She accomplishes this through the use of familiar language, and casual chit-chat.

c)

She develops a sad and depressing mood. She accomplishes this through the use of intense description of injuries.

25.

What does the practice of public execution tell us about the Republic?

a)

They have a fair justice system in place.

b)

They want to control the people through fear.

c)

They do not have modern technology or weapons.

26.

How does John show that he still feels the need to mentor and guide Day like the big brother that he is?

a)

John advises Day to make a scene and be as entertaining as possible to everyone watching. "Give them a show!"

b)

John advises Day not to give in to what the Republic wants him to do on his execution day. He says to still be scary and basically show that you still have self-confidence and self-respect.

c)

John advises Day to kiss June one last time before he dies.

27.

What is a simile ?

a)

figurative language that compares two like things

b)

figurative language that compares two unlike things using "as" or "like"

c)

comparison of people

28.

What two words help you identify simile in a text?

a)

"as" and "like"

b)

"because" and "why"

c)

"cause" and "effect"

29.

Which phrase IS a simile?

a)

It is ice cold in this room.

b)

You're as cold as ice.

30.

What is a metaphor?

a)

A comparison that uses the words "like" or "as"

b)

A comparison that does not use the words "like" or "as"

c)

An adverbial phrase that compares one thing to another

d)

A type of poem in which two things are compared

31.
Identify the metaphor
a)
My heart was a bucket full of joy after all the sweet compliments.
b)
My heart is a muscle.
c)
My heart is like a hand pump pushing blood all throughout my body.
d)
My heart is like a muscle.
32.
Simile or Metaphor:
My life is a dream.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
33.
What is personification?
a)
The same beginning sound repeated
b)
Giving human characteristics to non-human things
c)
A word that is a sound
d)
An exaggeration
34.
Which is an example of personification?
a)
I am so hungry I could eat a horse
b)
The sun is like a light bulb
c)
The Sun smiled at us
d)
I want to be awesome
35.
"After he ate the chocolate chip cookies, guilt poked and chewed at Anthony."
What is being personified?
a)
The chocolate chips
b)
The cookie
c)
Anthony
d)
Guilt
36.
Allusion is defined as______
a)
Two lines working as a unit
b)
A reference to a famous  person, place, or event
c)
A form of wordplay with similar sounding sounds
d)
Words that involve one of the five senses
37.
Which of the following is not an example of an allusion?
a)
She transformed her backyard to look like the Garden of Eden.
b)
His wife was his Achilles' heel.
c)
He lies so much, I'm surprised his nose doesn't grow like Pinnochio's.
d)
We'll miss him so much because he was the best dog ever.
38.
Which part of the plot
introduces the characters?
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
39.
Climax is... 
a)
Events that make up a story
b)
The exploding part of story/ turning point of story
c)
setting and characters
d)
the solution to the problem
40.
Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the exposition, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.
a)
characters, setting 
b)
characters, falling action 
c)
climax, conflict 
d)
conflict, resolution
41.
What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?
a)
resolution
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
exposition
42.
What is the definition of plot?
a)
The lesson in the story
b)
The sequence of events in the story
c)
The turning point of the story
d)
The conflict in the story
43.
What is the conflict of a story?
a)
the problem faced by the main character
b)
a bad hair day
c)
the ending of the story
d)
a boxing match
44.
When the protagonist’s conflict extends to confronting institutions, traditions, or laws of his or her culture, he or she struggles to overcome them, either triumphing over a corrupt society
a)
Person vs. society
b)
Person vs. technology
c)
Person vs. self
45.
Interest and suspense are built during which part of the story? 
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
falling action 
46.

The event in a story that sets the central conflict in motion is the...

a)

theme

b)

resolution

c)

climax

d)

inciting incident

47.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
48.
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)
A struggle that a character faces within him/her self.
49.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
A struggle between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
50.
In "Twilight," Edward & Jacob battle for Bella's affection.
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. nature
c)
character vs. society
d)
character vs. self
51.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. nature
c)
character vs. society
d)
character vs. self
52.
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)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. society
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. self
53.
A plane crashed on an island in the middle of the ocean.  Chuck had to survive ... all on his own!
a)
character vs. self
b)
character vs. character
c)
character vs. nature
d)
character vs. society
54.
Why does an author use symbolism in their literary piece?
a)
To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject
b)
To show the importance of symbols
55.
Symbols represent...
a)
...abstract concepts.
b)
...layers of meaning.
c)
...something other than the object itself.
d)
...All of the above.
56.

What is a symbol?

a)

a sign

b)

something representing something else

c)

an object

d)

characters in a story

57.

After struggling to escape a hard life, the protagonist is described in the last chapter as twirling around on a spring day surrounded by newly budding trees and blooming flowers. What does this resolution symbolize?

a)

sadness that the new season has started

b)

excitement to hear the birds chirping

c)

optimism that life is restarting; representing a new birth

d)

disappointment that summer is so close

58.
True or False: Dystopias usually start with the illusion that they're a "perfect" society.
a)
True
b)
False
59.
Dystopias take place in which time period?
a)
The Past
b)
The Present
c)
The Future
d)
The Space Age
60.
A Dystopia is created by an apocolyptic event and _______.
a)
an oppressive society with a lot of governmental control
b)
a society that allows a lot of freedon
c)
a natural disaster
d)
a virus outbreak
61.

What kind of information and literature is used in dystopian societies in order to control what the citizens know and the information they have access to?

a)

Propaganda

b)

Newspapers

c)

Control over the internet

d)

Burn all the books

62.

When stories, legends, or rumors in a society are told in order to keep people from wanting to leave, they are creating this

a)

People who are not brave

b)

Fear of the outside world

c)

Oral stories because the books are taken away

d)

reasons that citizens should explore outside for themselves