WorksheetsHonors Short Stories Review (Fall 22)
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 3hrs 48mins
At the beginning of "The Necklace," what is the cause of Madame Loisel's constant unhappiness?
her appearance since she wishes she were prettier
Who is the author of "The Necklace"?
What literary technique is illustrated by this passage from "The Necklace"? "She would have so loved to charm, to be envied, to be admired and sought after."
Static character
What conclusion might you draw about Madame Loisel's character in "The Necklace," based on the life she wants to live?
What conclusion can you draw about Monsieur Loisel, based on his treatment of his wife in "The Necklace"?
Which word best describes Madame Loisel's friendship with Madame Forestier in "The Necklace"?
Equality
Companionship
Sympathy
Envy
Where does Madame Loisel lose Madame Forestier's necklace in "The Necklace"?
At Madame Forestier's house
During a visit to the library
On a trip
At the ball
What happens after Madame Loisel loses the necklace in "The Necklace"?
A fight with Madame Forestier
Divorce from Monsieur Loisel
The couple's move from the city to the countryside
A life of poverty and hard physical labor
In "The Necklace," what decision do the couple make after they fail to find the lost necklace?
They decide to replace the necklace.
They flee the country.
They turn themselves in to the police.
They confess to Madame Forestier.
What is the twist at the end of "The Necklace"?
Monsieur Loisel is actually a friendly and hard-working ghost.
The necklace was fake.
Madame Forestier knew about the lost necklace all along.
Monsieur Loisel had the original necklace in his coat pocket the whole time.
At the end of "The Necklace," we discover that the lost necklace cost ____ francs.
75
Which of the following IS NOT a THEME of "The Necklace"?
What kind of war is taking place during the setting of "The Sniper"?
Biowarfare
Civil War
World War
Nuclear War
What kind of imagery is used in the following quote from "The Sniper"?
"Beside him lay his rifle and over his shoulders was slung a pair of field glasses. His face was the face of a student, thin and ascetic, but his eyes had the cold gleam of the fanatic. They were deep and thoughtful, the eyes of a man who is used to looking at death."
Sight
Smell
Sound
Touch
The Republican sniper takes a risk that gives away his position in "The Sniper." What is that risk?
He takes a phone call.
He sighs in relief after bandaging a wound.
He eats a sandwich.
He lights a cigarette.
The imagery used in the underlined part of the quote from "The Sniper" creates an implied comparison between the armored car and a(n) . . .
"Just then an armored car came across the bridge and advanced slowly up the street. It stopped on the opposite side of the street, fifty yards ahead. The sniper could hear the dull panting of the motor."
Soldier
Robot
Animal
Weapon
In "The Sniper," where is the Republican sniper shot?
Head
Torso
Arm
Leg
What kind of imagery is used in the following quote from "The Sniper"?
"There was no pain--just a deadened sensation, as if the arm had been cut off."
Sight
Smell
Sound
Touch
In "The Sniper," the Republican sniper cleverly tricks the enemy sniper by using his rifle to . . .
Pretend to be himself.
Hide the sounds of his work.
Pretend to be out of ammo.
Trip the enemy sniper.
In "The Sniper," the Republican sniper successfully kills the enemy sniper.
True
False
After shooting the enemy sniper in "The Sniper," the Republican sniper becomes curious about . . .
Why his commander has not come to pick him up.
If he will ever truly heal from his gunshot wound.
The identity of the enemy sniper.
His own self-worth and courage.
In "The Cask of Amontillado," what are two themes of the story?
revenge and coming of age
addiction and friendship
dangers of pride and revenge
dangers of pride and humor
In "The Cask of Amontillado," what leads Montresor to want to kill Fortunato?
Montresor is bored and looking for excitement.
Fortunato killed his cat.
Fortunato tried killing Montresor previously.
Fortunato insulted Montresor.
In Montresor's opinion, what is Fortunato's weak point in "The Cask of Amontillado"?
His arrogant attitude about his knowledge of art
His expertise in wine
His poor taste in fashion
His self-confidence, especially about his mason work
In "The Cask of Amontillado," at what time of day does Montresor encounter Fortunato?
dawn
midnight
midday
dusk
Throughout "The Cask of Amontillado, " Fortunato suffers from . . .
(in addition to drunkenness)
Headaches
A cough
Nausea
A stiff neck
In "The Cask of Amontillado, "what does the reader know that Fortunato does not know?
Montresor is seeking revenge for some wrong done to him.
Montresor does not even like wine.
Rats are everywhere in the catacombs.
They servants are having a really big party in the ballroom.
In "The Cask of Amontillado," what is a catacomb?
A bee's home
A torture device
A tool for grooming felines
An underground graveyard
In "The Cask of Amontillado," Montresor mentions Luchesi to ensure that Fortunato comes with him because Luchesi is Fortunato's competition.
True
False
How long has it been since the events in "The Cask of Amontillado" occurred?
50 years
25 years
100 years
17 years
Why is the coat of arms important to the plot of "The Cask of Amontillado"?
It explains why Montresor allows snakes to live in his wine cellar.
It partially explains Montresor's need for revenge.
It explains why Montresor never walks barefoot.
It partially explains why Montresor loves to kick the soccer ball around.
When Montresor encounters Fortunato at the carnival in "The Cask of Amontillado," what is the Fortunato wearing?
A large black mask
A suit of old armor
A jester's costume
A hat and dark cloak
In "The Cask of Amontillado," what does Montresor do to help Fortunato ward off (fight against or block) the damp?
He gives him a healing herb.
He gives him wine to drink.
He gives him his warm cloak.
He gives him a torch to carry.
In "The Cask of Amontillado," how does the narrator secure Fortunato to the wall of the crypt?
He sticks him to the wall with tar.
He uses velcro to attach him.
He chains him to the wall.
He traps him with a snare.
In "The Cask of Amontillado," why does Montresor make sure Fortunato stays drunk?
So that Montresor can sell him a barrel of wine at a high price.
So Montresor can beat him at games at the Carnival.
So that Fortunato could not defend himself or fight back when Montresor chains him to wall.
So that Fortunato would feel better since his wife is divorcing him.
Who is the narrator in “The Cask of Amontillado”?
In "The Cask of Amontillado," Fortunato says, "The cough is a mere nothing; it will not kill me. I shall not die of a cough." This is an example of . . .
Metaphor.
Paradox.
Simile.
Irony.
In "The Cask of Amontillado," Montresor tells Fortunato that he is a "man to be missed." This is an example of . . .
Mood.
Theme.
Irony.
Protagonist.
After Montressor invites Fortunato to examine the Amontillado in the niche, what happens in "The Cask of Amontillado"?
In "The Cask of Amontillado," the name Fortunato is similar to the word "fortunate." This is an example of which literary device?
Irony
Foreshadowing
Hyperbole
Imagery
Examine these instances from "The Cask of Amontillado":
"In pace requiescat" (rest in peace)
Fortunato's name (meaning fortunate)
Fortunato's motley costume as a fool/jester
Freemason vs. stone mason
These are all examples of which literary device?
Hyperbole
Irony
Plot
Setting
"A few cold drops fell on their noses and their cheeks and their mouths." Which type of imagery does the author use here in "All Summer in a Day"?
Visual imagery
Tactile imagery
Olfactory imagery
Auditory imagery
How old are Margot and her peers in "All Summer in a Day"?
16 years old
13 years old
5 years old
9 years old
Which of the following words best captures the mood of "All Summer in a Day"?
Lighthearted
Gloomy
Angry
Spooky
In "All Summer in a Day," the sun is described as . . .
A yellow crayon.
A coin.
A flower.
All of the above.
What is the main reason the students resent Margot in "All Summer in a Day"?
She has only lived on Venus for 5 years
She has blonde hair
She hates the rain
She doesn't talk
"She was an old photograph dusted from an album, whitened away, and if she spoke at all, her voice would be a ghost." This quote from "All Summer in a Day" is an example of . . .
Metaphor.
Personification.
Simile.
Alliteration.
"They turned on themselves, like a feverish wheel, all tumbling spokes" is an example of ___ in "All Summer in a Day."
Simile
Metaphor
Idiom
Hyperbole
What is the most likely reason that the children locked Margot in the closet in "All Summer in a Day"?
They wanted to play a mean joke on her.
They wanted to scare her into moving.
They wanted to make her miss out on seeing the sun.
They wanted to harm her.
According to "All Summer in a Day," how often does the sun appear on Venus?
Once a year
Once every 5 years
Once a month
Once every seven years
In "All Summer in a Day," after the rain begins again and the children realize that Margot is locked in the closet, the children most likely feel . . .
Glad.
Satisfied.
Worried.
Ashamed.
