Worksheets8th Grade Sem. 1 Exam Review - Pt. 2 - Literature
Total questions: 86
Worksheet time: 3hrs 41mins
Which of the following does NOT make a setting suspenseful?
Fog
Isolation
Stormy
Sunshine
What suspenseful writing technique does a writer use to give hints of what is to come?
Dramatic Irony
Foreshadowing
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
What suspenseful writing technique is being used when the reader knows something the character(s) do not know?
Dramatic Irony
Foreshadowing
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
What writing technique is being used when the opposite of what the reader expects happens?
Dramatic Irony
Foreshadowing
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Why do writers use pauses or make readers wait?
Because they think it is funny.
To build suspense
To make more money
Because the author hasn't figured out what they are going to write next
Character in "The Reaper's Image" and is full of himself. Sees the reaper and goes missing.
Carlin
Delver
Reaper
Spangler
Is the antagonist in "The Reaper's Image."
Carlin
Delver
Reaper
Spangler
The protagonist, and shows the mirror and tries to warn the other character in "The Reaper's Image."
Carlin
Delver
Reaper
Spangler
Who has the Monkey's Paw at the beginning of the story?
Herbert White
Mr. White
Mrs. White
Sergeant Major Morris
Who wishes for 200 pounds to pay off the house?
Herbert White
Mr. White
Mrs. White
Sergeant Major Morris
Who dies because of the wish made on the monkey's paw?
Herbert White
Mr. White
Mrs. White
Sergeant Major Morris
Who wants his/her son to come back to life?
Herbert White
Mr. White
Mrs. White
Sergeant Major Morris
Which does NOT describe the narrator from "The Tell-Tale-Heart"?
Clever
Mad
Unfeeling/Remorseless
Which character from "The Lottery" is in charge of the lottery box?
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Summers
Mrs. Tessie Hutchinson
Old Man Warner
Which character from "The Lottery" thinks that the towns giving up the lottery are foolish?
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Summers
Mrs. Tessie Hutchinson
Old Man Warner
Which character from "The Lottery" "wins" the lottery and is stoned?
Mr. Hutchinson
Mr. Summers
Mrs. Tessie Hutchinson
Old Man Warner
Which story has an external conflict of man vs. the supernatural?
"The Lottery"
"Tell-Tale Heart"
"The Reaper's Image"
Which story uses situational irony?
"The Lottery"
"The Monkey's Paw"
"The Reaper's Image"
"The Tell-Tale Heart"
Which story has a cluttered old museum as a setting?
"The Lottery"
"The Monkey's Paw"
"The Reaper's Image"
"The Tell-Tale Heart"
Which of the following is NOT a description of the Delver Looking Glasses given in "The Reaper's Image"?
Have a picture of the Grim Reaper painted on the back
Made with a crystal that gives a slight magnifying effect
Made by John Delver
2 of the 5 have a mysterious reputation
What happens to people who see the Reaper in the mirror?
They are sucked into the mirror.
They die a gruesome death
They disappear
They become monsters
What is special about the Monkey's Paw?
It makes all your wishes come true.
It will grant you 3 wishes.
It brings good luck.
It will make you rich and happy.
How does the Whites's wish backfire on them?
They wish for 200 pounds to pay off the house but it is destroyed by a tornado.
They wish for eternal life but find out they don't want to live forever.
They wish for 200 pounds but don't get it.
They wish for 200 pounds but get it when their son dies.
Why does the narrator kill the old man in "A Tell-Tale Heart"?
He doesn't like his eyes.
He doesn't like his voice.
He stole money from the narrator.
He is mean to the narrator.
What does the narrator hear in "A Tell-Tale Heart" that makes him confess?
The police find the body.
The old man's screams.
The old man's heart beating.
The old man accusing him.
Which would most likely be the theme for "The Lottery"?
Always follow traditions.
All traditions are bad.
Don't follow traditions blindly.
Don't be late to important events.
Which character has a fur coat that her father gave her that she loves and embarrasses Peter by talking about how good her legs look?
Anne Frank
Margot Frank
Miep
Mrs. Frank
Mrs. Van Daan
Which character is typically very even tempered and kind but threatens to throw Mr. Van Daan out when he is caught stealing food?
Anne Frank
Margot Frank
Miep
Mrs. Frank
Mrs. Van Daan
Which character is everyone always wanting Anne to be like?
Anne Frank
Margot Frank
Miep
Mrs. Frank
Mrs. Van Daan
Who saves Anne's diary after those in the annex are taken to concentration camps??
Miep
Mr. Kraler
Mr. M
Who saves Anne's diary after those in the annex are taken to concentration camps??
Miep
Mr. Kraler
Mr. M
Who is the one who usually holds things together, organized the hiding place for everyone, and is the "only one" Anne says she loves in Act 1?
Mr. Dussel
Mr. Frank
Mr. Kraler
Mr. Van Daan
Peter Van Daan
Who is a quiet and reserved lone wolf, who is at first annoyed by Anne but comes to enjoy her company?
Mr. Dussel
Mr. Frank
Mr. Kraler
Mr. Van Daan
Peter Van Daan
Who is generally selfish and hot-tempered, is always complaining about the lack of food and cigarettes, and is caught stealing food?
Mr. Dussel
Mr. Frank
Mr. Kraler
Mr. Van Daan
Peter Van Daan
Who is a late addition to the group in the annex, is a dentist, and is generally pessimistic?
Mr. Dussel
Mr. Frank
Mr. Kraler
Mr. Van Daan
Peter Van Daan
Who helps Miep hide the group and brings them supplies as well as news?
Mr. Dussel
Mr. Frank
Mr. Kraler
Mr. Van Daan
Peter Van Daan
Which of these would NOT describe Anne at the BEGINNING of the play?
energetic
impulsive
optomistic
thoughtful
Which one of these would NOT describe Anne at the END of the play?
caring
impulsive
optomistic
thoughtful
When does it really hit Anne what going into hiding means?
When they can't take all their things from home to the annex.
When Mr. Frank won't even let her go downstairs for a pencil.
When she finds out she can't use the bathroom during the day.
When she finds out what is happening to the Jews outside.
Which of the following is NOT one of the rules those in the annex must follow to avoid detection?
They cannot make any noise while the workmen are present.
They cannot use the bathroom while the workmen are present.
They must wear their yellow Star of David on their clothes in the annex.
They cannot go outside.
How does Mr. Dussel come to join the group in the annex?
He finds out they are hiding and threatens to expose them if they don't take him in.
He is Miep's fiance.
Mr. Kraler brings him because he needed a place to stay.
Mr. Frank knows him and asks him to join them.
What does Anne have nightmares about?
The annex being bombed.
Her old life
Being captured by the Green Police.
Peter breaking up with her
What significant event happens at the end of Act 1?
Mr. Dussel arrives in the annex.
A thief breaks in and hears those hiding in the annex.
Mr. Kraler has to have surgery.
They discover that Mr. Van Daan is stealing food.
What does Mrs. Frank do after they discover Mr. Van Daan has been stealing food?
Instantly forgives him.
Beats him up with a frying pan.
Threatens to throw him out.
Tells him he doesn't get any food for a week.
The conflict of those hiding in the annex from the Nazis would best fit which category?
External: Man vs. Man
External: Man vs. Supernatural
External: Man vs Nature
Internal: Man vs. himself/herself
The conflict of Anne trying to become a better person would best fit which category?
External: Man vs. Man
External: Man vs. Supernatural
External: Man vs Nature
Internal: Man vs. himself/herself
What does the article "A Tragedy Revealed: A Heroine's Last Days" say probably led to those hiding in the annex being discovered?
A man named "M" who worked in the office figured things out and told the SS.
A thief broke in, heard the noise from the annex, and used the information for a plea bargain with the SS.
Mr. Kraler told them.
The SS heard Anne screaming during one of her nightmares.
How did Anne and Margot die?
They were killed in Auschwitz by the gas chamber.
They were killed trying to escape Auschwitz.
They were killed after Anne was caught stealing a coat.
They died of Typhus.
Which of the following was NOT a description people gave of Anne in the concentration camps?
Alert
Defeated
Hopeful
Sweet
How did Anne's diary survive and get published?
Miep found it and immediately published it.
Miep found it and saved it for Mr. Frank, who published it.
A historian found it while researching in the annex.
An SS officer found it and was moved to publish it.
Ponyboy's lighthearted older brother
Sodapop
Rootbeer
Randy
violent greaser with a long police record
Two-Bit Matthews
Pony boy
Dally
wise-cracker of the greasers, makes everyone laugh
Tim Shepard
Two Bit Matthews
Dally
Who is a hood (criminal) with a long record at the police station. (p. 10)
Dallas/Dally
Sodapop
Johnny
This greaser likes school and makes good grades.
Darry
Ponyboy
Sodapop
He is a young greaser who is beaten by his parents. (p. 11)
Dallas/Dally
Ponyboy
Johnny
He works two jobs to keep the family together. (p. 2)
Darry
Dallas/Dally
Johnny
She is a Soc girl who shares ideas with Ponyboy. (p. 30)
Johnny
Dallas/Dally
Cherry
What happened to Johnny and Ponyboy at the park?
They fought against the Socs and Ponyboy killed Bob
The Socs found them. They tried to drown Ponyboy, but Johnny got scared and stabbed Bob
The Socs found them and Bob killed Johnny
Why was Darry so hard on Ponyboy?
He loved him and didn't want to lose another family member
He hates Ponyboy
Who did Johnny not want to see at the hospital?
His Dad
Dallas
His Mom
Randy
After Johnny dies, Dally runs out of the room. What does he (Dally) use "as a bluff" before the police shoot him down?
a switchblade
a heater (handgun)
a bow and arrow
a machete
Ponyboy has to attend a hearing about all the previous events with Johnny and Dally. What is the result?
Ponyboy is found guilty, and has to go to prison.
Ponyboy has to go to reform school.
Ponyboy is found not guilty, and the brothers can stay together.
Ponyboy runs away before the hearing happens.
Ponyboy finds a letter from Johnny in Gone with the Wind. What does Johnny basically tell Ponyboy in this letter?
Johnny tells Ponyboy to get even meaner than Dally and to get even with the Socs.
Johnny convinces Ponyboy to run away from Tulsa and start a new life where no one knows him.
Johnny encourages Ponyboy to "Stay gold," meaning he should remain the way he is- sensitive, caring, kind.
Johnny wants Ponyboy to turn Johnny's parents into the police for child cruelty.
A place where Johnny's mother shows up
Windrixville
the hospital
the vacant lot
Ponyboy's house
Johnny killed Bob here
the hospital
the vacant lot
Ponyboy's house
the fountain
When the Socs attacked Johnny, the Greasers found him here
the vacant lot
the hospital
the burning church
the fountain
Dally rescues Johnny from this place
the fountain
the hospital
the vacant lot
the burning church
Soc who likes sunsets
Marcia
Cherry
Randy
Bob
first fighter in the big rumble
Dally
Johnny
Soda
Darry
Dallas had the look of a little dark puppy that had been kicked too many times
True
False
Ponyboy enjoys going to the movies alone so that he
can see the movie without having to put up with the comments of his friends
can watch the movie undisturbed, and live it with the actors
can escape from the Socs completely
Sodapop doesn't drink alcohol because
he believes that drinking is wrong
he gets drunk on just plain living
Sandy told him she doesn't like drinking
After Johnny kills the Soc at the fountain, he and Ponyboy
A run off to tell Darry
decide to sleep in the vacant lot
head to Buck Merril's place to find Dally
Pony recited the poem to Johnny because
A beautiful sunrise made him think of it
he was thinking about his English teacher
he thought Johnny should learn it
Cherry tells Ponyboy that a big difference between Greasers and Socs is
Greasers like fights and rumbles more than Socs do
Greasers have a lot of feelings and Socs don't really feel anything
Socs think beer blasts are cool and Greasers don't
Which description best describes Johnny's emotions during the fire?
He felt bad that they had started the fire
He felt happy because he was able to save the kids
He felt scared and just wanted to get out
Ponyboy realizes that Darry really loves him when
He sees Darry crying at the hospital
Darry lets him join the rumble against the Socs
Darry calls him "little buddy" when Pony is sick
Johnny refuses to see his mother at the hospital mainly because
she never paid attention to him before he was hurt
he is in too much pain to see her
she was extremely rude to Poyboy and Two-Bit
Why does Randy tell Ponyboy that he's not going to show up for the rumble?
He doesn't want the Socs to know he is now friends with Pony
His old man told him he can't show up there
He's sick of fighting and upset over Bob's death
Which is NOT a reason that Soda is unhappy?
Darry and Ponyboy argue too much
His girlfriend, Sandy, has left him
Working at the gas station is a boring, dead-end job
Why is it important that Johnny died after the rumble?
So Johnny could know who won the rumble
To show how unimportant the rumble really was to Johnny
So Dally and Pony could visit Johnny again
Which statement best represents an important theme from the novel?
People can reach their goals if they work hard and stay determined
People should only use violence as a last resort
People shouldn't judge others by their looks or their beliefs
