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WorksheetsAl Capone Review CH. 1-5
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
"When I sit down, it sounds like dozens of mice dying an ugly death"
This sentence contains:
personification and humor
metaphor and humor
simile and humor
hyperbole and humor
What does Theresa give to Moose to hep him while living on Alcatraz?
a new glove and baseball
an invite to dinner with her family
a map and information of the island
a cake that her mom baked
Why does Moose have a uneasy feeling about Piper when he meets her?
She told him that he was ugly
She makes fun of his hair
She takes money from Natali's button box
She makes fun of Natalie
"Does she smell weakness on me?"
This is figurative language because...
it's a simile because it is comparing Moose to a linebacker
it's a metaphor because Theresa may think Moose is a pushover
it's a hyperbole about football
it's personification because weakness doesn't smell
"I never knew prisons could be picky"
This line contains:
hyperbole
simile
metaphor
personification
Moose's dad tells him that the convicts at Alcatraz 'darn' socks. What does 'darn' mean?
use as wash cloths
wash
wear
sew
Which of the following is not true about Moose's first night on Alcatraz?
he sleeps in his sister's room
he sleeps with his shoes on
he sleeps with his baseball bat
he sleeps with his clothes on
Why was Moose's mom packing a suitcase for Natalie?
she was going to visit her grandparents
she is going to a new school
they are taking a weekend trip
she is going on a church retreat
Moose doesn't understand why his dad is working as a prison guard; he actually is a(n)
electrician
plummer
salesman
doctor
Theresa helps Natalie and Moose by
Making them lunch
Showing them around the island
Taking them swimming down by the dock
Walking them to their new school
"Today I moved to a twelve-acre rock covered with cement, topped with bird turd and surrounded by water."
Why is this sentence humorous?
It gives the reading specific details.
It sets the reader up for the punch line.
Twelve acres is a big lot for someone's home.
You wouldn't expect someone's new home to be described this way.
My father tells people I've grown so much, he's going to put my supper into pickle jars and sell it under the name Incredible Growth Formula.
This sentence is humorous because
Anytime a writer mentions pickle jars it is funny.
Moose's dad wants to make Natalie laugh.
Moose's dad is teasing him about growing so tall.
Incredible Growth Formula is a funny name for a product.
Who leaves a note on Moose’s door, wanting to see him?
Piper
Piper’s dad
Al Capone
Theresa
It's the Devil's Island...doo, doo, doo. (5)
The sound effects "doo, doo, doo" add humor because
it sounds like a bathroom word.
it is the universal sound for "something weird or scary is about to happen".
anytime "Devil" is mentioned it is funny.
anytime "Devil" is mentioned it is funny.
"That's right, sweet pea. You tell him!" (8)
This scene is humorous because
Mr. Flanagan calls Natalie a pea.
Moose knows something that Natalie doesn't know.
Moose is whining and Natalie corrects him.
Moose knows something his dad doesn't know.
What is not a reason why Moose likes to play baseball with his dad?
Moose can get his arm loosened up when they throw.
He always lets Moose win
Moose likes spending time with his dad
He always tries something tricky
What does Natalie enjoy listening to her dad read?
The glossary of a book
The editorial section of the paper
The comic strips in the paper
The index section of a book
What type of figurative language is this?
I hate being the brother of a stone.
hyperbole
simile
metaphor
personification
Which passage BEST shows the special connection between Moose and Natalie?
I’ve never been good at fooling Natalie. She knows me too well.
All so my sister can go to the Esther P. Marinoff School.
Natalie was the first person to call me “Moose.” I swear I started growing to fit the name that day.
It’s impossible to know what will set her off. She looks pretty peaceful now, though.
An allusion is when the author refers to something/someone from history or literature and expects the reader to understand the comparison.
Oh great, I have little Eleanor Roosevelt on one side of the door and Natalie-the-screamer on the other. (10)
When Moose says this when Theresa comes to the door, he is using ...
simile and humor
personification and humor
hyperbole and humor
metaphor and humor
A haze rises from the bay like a wall of gray closing me off from everything. (10)
This simile means ...
The weather in San Francisco Bay is foggy
When Moose plays babysits Natalie he feels isolated
The walls in the new apartment are painted gray
When Mrs. Flanagan leaves, Moose cries because he misses her
A flashback in a story is when the author jumps from the present to a previous time without warning.
The flashback on page 9 occurs when
Mrs. Flanagan points to the crates
Mr. Flanagan tells Moose she needs to get groceries
Moose tells us about the train ride
Moose says Natalie's tantrums can last for days
