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8th Grade Sem. 1 Exam Review - Pt. 2 - Literature

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 3hrs 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following does NOT make a setting suspenseful?

a)

Fog

b)

Isolation

c)

Stormy

d)

Sunshine

2.

What suspenseful writing technique does a writer use to give hints of what is to come?

a)

Dramatic Irony

b)

Foreshadowing

c)

Situational Irony

d)

Verbal Irony

3.

What suspenseful writing technique is being used when the reader knows something the character(s) do not know?

a)

Dramatic Irony

b)

Foreshadowing

c)

Situational Irony

d)

Verbal Irony

4.

What writing technique is being used when the opposite of what the reader expects happens?

a)

Dramatic Irony

b)

Foreshadowing

c)

Situational Irony

d)

Verbal Irony

5.

Why do writers use pauses or make readers wait?

a)

Because they think it is funny.

b)

To build suspense

c)

To make more money

d)

Because the author hasn't figured out what they are going to write next

6.

Character in "The Reaper's Image" and is full of himself. Sees the reaper and goes missing.

a)

Carlin

b)

Delver

c)

Reaper

d)

Spangler

7.

Is the antagonist in "The Reaper's Image."

a)

Carlin

b)

Delver

c)

Reaper

d)

Spangler

8.

The protagonist, and shows the mirror and tries to warn the other character in "The Reaper's Image."

a)

Carlin

b)

Delver

c)

Reaper

d)

Spangler

9.

Who has the Monkey's Paw at the beginning of the story?

a)

Herbert White

b)

Mr. White

c)

Mrs. White

d)

Sergeant Major Morris

10.

Who wishes for 200 pounds to pay off the house?

a)

Herbert White

b)

Mr. White

c)

Mrs. White

d)

Sergeant Major Morris

11.

Who dies because of the wish made on the monkey's paw?

a)

Herbert White

b)

Mr. White

c)

Mrs. White

d)

Sergeant Major Morris

12.

Who wants his/her son to come back to life?

a)

Herbert White

b)

Mr. White

c)

Mrs. White

d)

Sergeant Major Morris

13.

Which does NOT describe the narrator from "The Tell-Tale-Heart"?

a)

Clever

b)

Mad

c)

Unfeeling/Remorseless

14.

Which character from "The Lottery" is in charge of the lottery box?

a)

Mr. Hutchinson

b)

Mr. Summers

c)

Mrs. Tessie Hutchinson

d)

Old Man Warner

15.

Which character from "The Lottery" thinks that the towns giving up the lottery are foolish?

a)

Mr. Hutchinson

b)

Mr. Summers

c)

Mrs. Tessie Hutchinson

d)

Old Man Warner

16.

Which character from "The Lottery" "wins" the lottery and is stoned?

a)

Mr. Hutchinson

b)

Mr. Summers

c)

Mrs. Tessie Hutchinson

d)

Old Man Warner

17.

Which story has an external conflict of man vs. the supernatural?

a)

"The Lottery"

b)

"Tell-Tale Heart"

c)

"The Reaper's Image"

18.

Which story uses situational irony?

a)

"The Lottery"

b)

"The Monkey's Paw"

c)

"The Reaper's Image"

d)

"The Tell-Tale Heart"

19.

Which story has a cluttered old museum as a setting?

a)

"The Lottery"

b)

"The Monkey's Paw"

c)

"The Reaper's Image"

d)

"The Tell-Tale Heart"

20.

Which of the following is NOT a description of the Delver Looking Glasses given in "The Reaper's Image"?

a)

Have a picture of the Grim Reaper painted on the back

b)

Made with a crystal that gives a slight magnifying effect

c)

Made by John Delver

d)

2 of the 5 have a mysterious reputation

21.

What happens to people who see the Reaper in the mirror?

a)

They are sucked into the mirror.

b)

They die a gruesome death

c)

They disappear

d)

They become monsters

22.

What is special about the Monkey's Paw?

a)

It makes all your wishes come true.

b)

It will grant you 3 wishes.

c)

It brings good luck.

d)

It will make you rich and happy.

23.

How does the Whites's wish backfire on them?

a)

They wish for 200 pounds to pay off the house but it is destroyed by a tornado.

b)

They wish for eternal life but find out they don't want to live forever.

c)

They wish for 200 pounds but don't get it.

d)

They wish for 200 pounds but get it when their son dies.

24.

Why does the narrator kill the old man in "A Tell-Tale Heart"?

a)

He doesn't like his eyes.

b)

He doesn't like his voice.

c)

He stole money from the narrator.

d)

He is mean to the narrator.

25.

What does the narrator hear in "A Tell-Tale Heart" that makes him confess?

a)

The police find the body.

b)

The old man's screams.

c)

The old man's heart beating.

d)

The old man accusing him.

26.

Which would most likely be the theme for "The Lottery"?

a)

Always follow traditions.

b)

All traditions are bad.

c)

Don't follow traditions blindly.

d)

Don't be late to important events.

27.

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?

a)

Anne Frank

b)

Margot Frank

c)

Miep

d)

Mrs. Frank

e)

Mrs. Van Daan

28.

Which character is typically very even tempered and kind but threatens to throw Mr. Van Daan out when he is caught stealing food?

a)

Anne Frank

b)

Margot Frank

c)

Miep

d)

Mrs. Frank

e)

Mrs. Van Daan

29.

Which character is everyone always wanting Anne to be like?

a)

Anne Frank

b)

Margot Frank

c)

Miep

d)

Mrs. Frank

e)

Mrs. Van Daan

30.

Who saves Anne's diary after those in the annex are taken to concentration camps??

a)

Miep

b)

Mr. Kraler

c)

Mr. M

31.

Who saves Anne's diary after those in the annex are taken to concentration camps??

a)

Miep

b)

Mr. Kraler

c)

Mr. M

32.

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?

a)

Mr. Dussel

b)

Mr. Frank

c)

Mr. Kraler

d)

Mr. Van Daan

e)

Peter Van Daan

33.

Who is a quiet and reserved lone wolf, who is at first annoyed by Anne but comes to enjoy her company?

a)

Mr. Dussel

b)

Mr. Frank

c)

Mr. Kraler

d)

Mr. Van Daan

e)

Peter Van Daan

34.

Who is generally selfish and hot-tempered, is always complaining about the lack of food and cigarettes, and is caught stealing food?

a)

Mr. Dussel

b)

Mr. Frank

c)

Mr. Kraler

d)

Mr. Van Daan

e)

Peter Van Daan

35.

Who is a late addition to the group in the annex, is a dentist, and is generally pessimistic?

a)

Mr. Dussel

b)

Mr. Frank

c)

Mr. Kraler

d)

Mr. Van Daan

e)

Peter Van Daan

36.

Who helps Miep hide the group and brings them supplies as well as news?

a)

Mr. Dussel

b)

Mr. Frank

c)

Mr. Kraler

d)

Mr. Van Daan

e)

Peter Van Daan

37.

Which of these would NOT describe Anne at the BEGINNING of the play?

a)

energetic

b)

impulsive

c)

optomistic

d)

thoughtful

38.

Which one of these would NOT describe Anne at the END of the play?

a)

caring

b)

impulsive

c)

optomistic

d)

thoughtful

39.

When does it really hit Anne what going into hiding means?

a)

When they can't take all their things from home to the annex.

b)

When Mr. Frank won't even let her go downstairs for a pencil.

c)

When she finds out she can't use the bathroom during the day.

d)

When she finds out what is happening to the Jews outside.

40.

Which of the following is NOT one of the rules those in the annex must follow to avoid detection?

a)

They cannot make any noise while the workmen are present.

b)

They cannot use the bathroom while the workmen are present.

c)

They must wear their yellow Star of David on their clothes in the annex.

d)

They cannot go outside.

41.

How does Mr. Dussel come to join the group in the annex?

a)

He finds out they are hiding and threatens to expose them if they don't take him in.

b)

He is Miep's fiance.

c)

Mr. Kraler brings him because he needed a place to stay.

d)

Mr. Frank knows him and asks him to join them.

42.

What does Anne have nightmares about?

a)

The annex being bombed.

b)

Her old life

c)

Being captured by the Green Police.

d)

Peter breaking up with her

43.

What significant event happens at the end of Act 1?

a)

Mr. Dussel arrives in the annex.

b)

A thief breaks in and hears those hiding in the annex.

c)

Mr. Kraler has to have surgery.

d)

They discover that Mr. Van Daan is stealing food.

44.

What does Mrs. Frank do after they discover Mr. Van Daan has been stealing food?

a)

Instantly forgives him.

b)

Beats him up with a frying pan.

c)

Threatens to throw him out.

d)

Tells him he doesn't get any food for a week.

45.

The conflict of those hiding in the annex from the Nazis would best fit which category?

a)

External: Man vs. Man

b)

External: Man vs. Supernatural

c)

External: Man vs Nature

d)

Internal: Man vs. himself/herself

46.

The conflict of Anne trying to become a better person would best fit which category?

a)

External: Man vs. Man

b)

External: Man vs. Supernatural

c)

External: Man vs Nature

d)

Internal: Man vs. himself/herself

47.

What does the article "A Tragedy Revealed: A Heroine's Last Days" say probably led to those hiding in the annex being discovered?

a)

A man named "M" who worked in the office figured things out and told the SS.

b)

A thief broke in, heard the noise from the annex, and used the information for a plea bargain with the SS.

c)

Mr. Kraler told them.

d)

The SS heard Anne screaming during one of her nightmares.

48.

How did Anne and Margot die?

a)

They were killed in Auschwitz by the gas chamber.

b)

They were killed trying to escape Auschwitz.

c)

They were killed after Anne was caught stealing a coat.

d)

They died of Typhus.

49.

Which of the following was NOT a description people gave of Anne in the concentration camps?

a)

Alert

b)

Defeated

c)

Hopeful

d)

Sweet

50.

How did Anne's diary survive and get published?

a)

Miep found it and immediately published it.

b)

Miep found it and saved it for Mr. Frank, who published it.

c)

A historian found it while researching in the annex.

d)

An SS officer found it and was moved to publish it.

51.
Who do Johnny and Ponyboy go to for help after Bob dies?
a)
Darry
b)
Two-bit
c)
No one
d)
Dally
52.
The abandoned church where Ponyboy and Johnny hide is located near which town?
a)
Tulsa
b)
Guthrie
c)
Windrixville
d)
Bartlesville
53.

Ponyboy's lighthearted older brother

a)

Sodapop

b)

Rootbeer

c)

Randy

54.

violent greaser with a long police record

a)

Two-Bit Matthews

b)

Pony boy

c)

Dally

55.

wise-cracker of the greasers, makes everyone laugh

a)

Tim Shepard

b)

Two Bit Matthews

c)

Dally

56.

Who is a hood (criminal) with a long record at the police station. (p. 10)

a)

Dallas/Dally

b)

Sodapop

c)

Johnny

57.

This greaser likes school and makes good grades.

a)

Darry

b)

Ponyboy

c)

Sodapop

58.

He is a young greaser who is beaten by his parents. (p. 11)

a)

Dallas/Dally

b)

Ponyboy

c)

Johnny

59.

He works two jobs to keep the family together. (p. 2)

a)

Darry

b)

Dallas/Dally

c)

Johnny

60.

She is a Soc girl who shares ideas with Ponyboy. (p. 30)

a)

Johnny

b)

Dallas/Dally

c)

Cherry

61.

What happened to Johnny and Ponyboy at the park?

a)

They fought against the Socs and Ponyboy killed Bob

b)

The Socs found them. They tried to drown Ponyboy, but Johnny got scared and stabbed Bob

c)

The Socs found them and Bob killed Johnny

62.

Why was Darry so hard on Ponyboy?

a)

He loved him and didn't want to lose another family member

b)

He hates Ponyboy

63.
How has Ponyboy's view of the Socs changed?
a)
He now hates them even more.
b)
He now sees them as human beings with problems.
c)
He now sees them as cold and unfeeling.
64.

Who did Johnny not want to see at the hospital?

a)

His Dad

b)

Dallas

c)

His Mom

d)

Randy

65.

After Johnny dies, Dally runs out of the room. What does he (Dally) use "as a bluff" before the police shoot him down?

a)

a switchblade

b)

a heater (handgun)

c)

a bow and arrow

d)

a machete

66.

Ponyboy has to attend a hearing about all the previous events with Johnny and Dally. What is the result?

a)

Ponyboy is found guilty, and has to go to prison.

b)

Ponyboy has to go to reform school.

c)

Ponyboy is found not guilty, and the brothers can stay together.

d)

Ponyboy runs away before the hearing happens.

67.

Ponyboy finds a letter from Johnny in Gone with the Wind. What does Johnny basically tell Ponyboy in this letter?

a)

Johnny tells Ponyboy to get even meaner than Dally and to get even with the Socs.

b)

Johnny convinces Ponyboy to run away from Tulsa and start a new life where no one knows him.

c)

Johnny encourages Ponyboy to "Stay gold," meaning he should remain the way he is- sensitive, caring, kind.

d)

Johnny wants Ponyboy to turn Johnny's parents into the police for child cruelty.

68.

A place where Johnny's mother shows up

a)

Windrixville

b)

the hospital

c)

the vacant lot

d)

Ponyboy's house

69.

Johnny killed Bob here

a)

the hospital

b)

the vacant lot

c)

Ponyboy's house

d)

the fountain

70.

When the Socs attacked Johnny, the Greasers found him here

a)

the vacant lot

b)

the hospital

c)

the burning church

d)

the fountain

71.

Dally rescues Johnny from this place

a)

the fountain

b)

the hospital

c)

the vacant lot

d)

the burning church

72.

Soc who likes sunsets

a)

Marcia

b)

Cherry

c)

Randy

d)

Bob

73.

first fighter in the big rumble

a)

Dally

b)

Johnny

c)

Soda

d)

Darry

74.

Dallas had the look of a little dark puppy that had been kicked too many times

a)

True

b)

False

75.

Ponyboy enjoys going to the movies alone so that he

a)

can see the movie without having to put up with the comments of his friends

b)

can watch the movie undisturbed, and live it with the actors

c)

can escape from the Socs completely

76.

Sodapop doesn't drink alcohol because

a)

he believes that drinking is wrong

b)

he gets drunk on just plain living

c)

Sandy told him she doesn't like drinking

77.

After Johnny kills the Soc at the fountain, he and Ponyboy

a)

A run off to tell Darry

b)

decide to sleep in the vacant lot

c)

head to Buck Merril's place to find Dally

78.

Pony recited the poem to Johnny because

a)

A beautiful sunrise made him think of it

b)

he was thinking about his English teacher

c)

he thought Johnny should learn it

79.

Cherry tells Ponyboy that a big difference between Greasers and Socs is

a)

Greasers like fights and rumbles more than Socs do

b)

Greasers have a lot of feelings and Socs don't really feel anything

c)

Socs think beer blasts are cool and Greasers don't

80.

Which description best describes Johnny's emotions during the fire?

a)

He felt bad that they had started the fire

b)

He felt happy because he was able to save the kids

c)

He felt scared and just wanted to get out

81.

Ponyboy realizes that Darry really loves him when

a)

He sees Darry crying at the hospital

b)

Darry lets him join the rumble against the Socs

c)

Darry calls him "little buddy" when Pony is sick

82.

Johnny refuses to see his mother at the hospital mainly because

a)

she never paid attention to him before he was hurt

b)

he is in too much pain to see her

c)

she was extremely rude to Poyboy and Two-Bit

83.

Why does Randy tell Ponyboy that he's not going to show up for the rumble?

a)

He doesn't want the Socs to know he is now friends with Pony

b)

His old man told him he can't show up there

c)

He's sick of fighting and upset over Bob's death

84.

Which is NOT a reason that Soda is unhappy?

a)

Darry and Ponyboy argue too much

b)

His girlfriend, Sandy, has left him

c)

Working at the gas station is a boring, dead-end job

85.

Why is it important that Johnny died after the rumble?

a)

So Johnny could know who won the rumble

b)

To show how unimportant the rumble really was to Johnny

c)

So Dally and Pony could visit Johnny again

86.

Which statement best represents an important theme from the novel?

a)

People can reach their goals if they work hard and stay determined

b)

People should only use violence as a last resort

c)

People shouldn't judge others by their looks or their beliefs