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Midterm Review-8th grade

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a simile?

a)

Comparing two unlike things using as, like, or than

b)

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally

c)

Words that sound like their meaning

d)

A comparison between two things not using like or as

2.

Alliteration is...

a)

an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally

b)

a comparison using like or as

c)

repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

d)

Words that sound like their meaning

3.

An exaggerated statement is a...

a)

Alliteration

b)

Onomatopeia

c)

Simile

d)

Hyperbole

4.

What is a metaphor?

a)

A comparison that does not use like, as, or than

b)

the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

c)

A comparison that does use like, as, or than

d)

words that sound like their meaning

5.

What is onomatopoeia?

a)

Words that sound like what they mean

b)

an exaggerated statement

c)

a comparison using like, as, or than

d)

an expression not meant to be taken literally (ex. On cloud 9, raining cats and dogs)

6.

Giving some non-human thing qualities of a human is...

a)

Metaphor

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Personification

d)

Alliteration

7.

The use of symbols to express or represent ideas or qualities in literature.

a)

Symbolism

b)

Couplet

c)

Free Verse

d)

Imagery

8.

Define: Irony

a)

when a words pronunciation imitates its sound

b)

when the outcome of a situation is the exact opposite of what was expected

c)

giving human traits or characteristics to an object or idea

d)

writing that uses the five senses to create “pictures”

e)

I do not know

9.
The assignment was a breeze is an example of a(n)...
a)
Metaphor 
b)
Simile 
c)
Alliteration
d)
Onomatopoeia 
e)

I do not know

10.

Dizzy David drew a dinosaur.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Rhyme

c)

Consonance

d)

Assonance

11.

Larry laughed during lunch.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Rhyme

c)

Consonance

d)

Assonance

12.

She had a lollypop in her pocket.

a)

Alliteration

b)

Rhyme

c)

Consonance

d)

Assonance

13.

What was Brent doing during the bus trip to San Diego?

a)

use a book to see the constellations

b)

reding the history's of California's beaches

c)

reading about the areas cultures

d)

How to build sandcastles on the beaches to last

14.

During his time in San Diego, working on the Whirligig, Brent felt like an ...

a)

icon disappearing over the horizon

b)

outcast, part of no group

c)

alien, monster and a giant

d)

boyfriend material for some girl

15.

What does Miss Gill mean by this statement from page 70, "...the effects of an act traveled far beyond one's knowledge."?

a)

Everything we do, has a ripple affect.

b)

Brent learns that it's okay to judge people based on their appearance and rumors

c)

Brent knew she thought of his harmful acts

d)

Brent learned, good deeds can be far reaching

16.
In Chapter 6, “Bellevue, Washington,” what is the main character’s name, and what does he like to do?
a)
Felipe; play soccer
b)
Johnny; play basketball
c)
Anthony; play baseball
d)
Alexander; play violin
17.
In chapter 6, what instrument is the main character forced to play?
a)
guitar
b)
violin
c)
viola
d)
baseball
18.
In chapter 6, why does Tony’s mother let him quit taking lessons?
a)
The teacher tells her that Tony needs rest.
b)
The teacher tells her that Tony is unruly and rude.
c)
The teacher tells her that Tony is better at baseball.
d)
The teacher tells her that Tony has no talent.
19.
In chapter 7, where does Brent go to build the third whirligig?
a)
on a beach next to a sand dune
b)
near a cottage on a deserted beach road
c)
on a pier near the ocean
d)
near a boarded up ice cream shop
20.
In chapter 8, “San Diego, California,” why did Jenny’s grandmother move in with them?
a)
she could not afford to live alone
b)
she is recovering from hip surgery
c)
her house burned in a fire
d)
she has cancer and is in treatment
21.
Where did the Grandmother want Jenny take her?
a)
To get her medicine
b)
To see the ocean
c)
To see her places that bring her joy one last time
d)
To the movies one last time
22.
In chapter 9, what happened to Brent’s Whirligig book?
a)
He left it at the last hotel
b)
He had to sell it for money
c)
He left it on the bus
d)
The book fell apart
23.
In chapter 9, with whom does Brent speak to at the beach as he was looking for materials?
a)
a lady writing a book
b)
a lady that is sculpting
c)
a lady that is painting
d)
an artist that looks like Vincent Van Gogh
24.
In chapter 9, why does Brent want to mount the whirligig on the cove?
a)
So the winds of the oceans will turn his whirligig while being away from a lot of people
b)
It is easily accessible to everyone
c)
It is a serene spot on the Atlantic Coast
d)
It will be protected from the harsh winter
25.
In chapter 9, to whom does Brent tell the truth about his journey/mission?
a)
Emil
b)
Cliff from the campground
c)
a teenage girl at the dance
d)
the artist
26.
What symbolizes Brent reconnecting with society?
a)
joining the dance
b)
confessing his actions
c)
finishing his whirligigs
d)
exchanging a book at the camp
27.

What lesson does Brent learn through his whirligig journey?

a)

Forgiveness and redemption

b)

Isolation and loneliness

c)

Revenge and retaliation

d)

Self-discovery and personal growth

28.

What is the main plot of 'Whirligig'?

a)

A teenager's journey of escape through building and installing whirligigs.

b)

A teenager's journey of revenge through building and installing whirligigs.

c)

A teenager's journey of self-discovery through building and installing whirligigs.

d)

A teenager's journey of redemption through building and installing whirligigs.

29.

What is the author's writing style in 'Whirligig'?

a)

Informative and straightforward

b)

Technical and scientific

c)

Poetic and lyrical

d)

Descriptive and figurative

30.

What does the whirligig symbolize in the story?

a)

A symbol of isolation and loneliness

b)

A tool used by the protagonist to achieve his goal

c)

A representation of chaos and disorder

d)

The interconnectedness of all things and the ripple effect of our actions.

31.

What is the main theme of 'Whirligig'?

a)

The importance of physical fitness in daily life

b)

The dangers of technology in modern society

c)

Redemption and the power of art to heal and connect people

d)

The struggle for survival in a post-apocalyptic world

32.

Which character in 'Whirligig' learns the importance of forgiveness?

a)

Sam King

b)

Alexandra

c)

Tony

d)

Brent Bishop

33.

What lesson does Brent learn through his whirligig journey?

a)

Forgiveness and redemption

b)

Isolation and loneliness

c)

Revenge and retaliation

d)

Self-discovery and personal growth

34.

How does Brent's perception of himself change throughout 'Whirligig'?

a)

From a confident individual to a self-doubting one.

b)

From a remorseful individual to a forgiving one.

c)

From a guilt-ridden individual to a redeemed one.

d)

From a revengeful individual to a peaceful one.

35.

What role does the setting play in 'Whirligig'?

a)

It provides a backdrop for the story.

b)

It influences the characters' actions and decisions.

c)

It symbolizes the characters' emotional states.

d)

It is integral to the plot, influencing Brent's journey and the symbolism of the whirligigs.

36.

Your backyard is so green and lush, it's practically the Garden of Eden!

a)

Mythological

b)

Biblical

c)

Historical

d)

Literary

37.

Allusions are defined as:

a)

magic

b)

a poetic comparison using the words "like" or "as"

c)

a reference to a famous story, person, object, or event

38.
In Greek mythology, Achilles's mother dips him in a river that protects his body wherever it touches. His heel does not get wet, so it is the one part of his body left unprotected. During the Trojan War, an arrow hits Achilles in the heel and kills him.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Red velvet cupcakes were Stacy's Achilles's heel when she was trying to eat more healthily. 
a)
A source of strength
b)
A sole weakness
c)
A feeling of false strength
d)
All of the above
39.
In Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.
a)
To come back after  destruction or defeat
  
b)
To surprise an opponent 
c)
To think optimistically
d)
None of the above
40.
In the Bible, Jesus counsels his followers to resist retaliation. He says that if they are struck on the right cheek, they shouldn't lash out; instead, they should turn the other cheek toward their attacker.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Much to our shock, Warren chose to turn the other cheek when Ruth insulted him in a meeting. 
a)
to respond harshly 
b)
to respond without aggression 
c)
to not respond at all
d)
all of the above
41.
In the fable "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," a shepherd boy repeatedly tricks people in his village by falsely claiming that a wolf is coming to eat his flock. When a wolf actually comes and the boy cries for help, nobody believes him or comes to his aid.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Lucy warned her youngest son not to cry wolf while wrestling with his older brother. 
a)
to raise a false alarm 
b)
to make howling sounds 
c)
to physically become a wolf
d)
none of the above
42.

a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job

a)

pretense

b)

virtuoso

c)

sanctuary

d)

vagabond

e)

lament

43.

the restoration of something lost or stolen

a)

atone

b)

restitution

c)

dubious

d)

ethereal

e)

retribution

44.

make amends or reparation

a)

atone

b)

restitution

c)

dubious

d)

ethereal

e)

retribution

45.

punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act

a)

atone

b)

restitution

c)

dubious

d)

ethereal

e)

retribution

46.

a place of refuge or safety

a)

pretense

b)

virtuoso

c)

sanctuary

d)

vagabond

e)

lament

47.

examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

a)

avail

b)

scrutinize

c)

decrepit

d)

amble

e)

inconspicuously

48.

not clearly visible or attracting attention

a)

avail

b)

scrutinize

c)

decrepit

d)

amble

e)

inconspicuously

49.

a feeling or atmosphere so intense as to seem almost tangible

a)

mete

b)

proliferate

c)

raucous

d)

palpable

e)

deluge

50.

What is the significance of the whirligigs that Brent builds?

a)

They are a symbol of his guilt and remorse.

b)

They are a symbol of his artistic talent.

c)

They are a symbol of his desire for revenge.

d)

They are a symbol of his journey towards redemption and healing.

51.

What lesson does Brent learn through his whirligig journey?

a)

Forgiveness and redemption

b)

Isolation and loneliness

c)

Revenge and retaliation

d)

Self-discovery and personal growth

52.

Which character in 'Whirligig' represents the power of art?

a)

Tony Daniels

b)

Emily Bishop

c)

Mr. Keeslar

d)

Brent Bishop

53.

What does the whirligig at the beach symbolize?

a)

Boredom and apathy

b)

Playfulness and carefreeness

c)

Danger and caution

d)

Seriousness and responsibility

54.

Which character in 'Whirligig' learns the importance of forgiveness?

a)

Sam King

b)

Alexandra

c)

Tony

d)

Brent Bishop

55.

What is the main plot of 'Whirligig'?

a)

A teenager's journey of escape through building and installing whirligigs.

b)

A teenager's journey of revenge through building and installing whirligigs.

c)

A teenager's journey of self-discovery through building and installing whirligigs.

d)

A teenager's journey of redemption through building and installing whirligigs.

56.

What is the author's writing style in 'Whirligig'?

a)

Informative and straightforward

b)

Technical and scientific

c)

Poetic and lyrical

d)

Descriptive and figurative

57.

What does the whirligig symbolize in the story?

a)

A symbol of isolation and loneliness

b)

A tool used by the protagonist to achieve his goal

c)

A representation of chaos and disorder

d)

The interconnectedness of all things and the ripple effect of our actions.

58.

Which character in 'Whirligig' represents transformation and growth?

a)

Sam King

b)

Emily Bishop

c)

Jake Bishop

d)

Brent Bishop

59.

What role does the setting play in 'Whirligig'?

a)

It provides a backdrop for the story.

b)

It influences the characters' actions and decisions.

c)

It symbolizes the characters' emotional states.

d)

It is integral to the plot, influencing Brent's journey and the symbolism of the whirligigs.

60.

How does Brent's perception of himself change throughout 'Whirligig'?

a)

From a confident individual to a self-doubting one.

b)

From a remorseful individual to a forgiving one.

c)

From a guilt-ridden individual to a redeemed one.

d)

From a revengeful individual to a peaceful one.

61.

What is the purpose of an ellipsis?

a)

to indicate text has been omitted

b)

to add extra significance to a sentence

c)

to end a sentence powerfully

d)

both A and B

62.

An ellipsis can be used to create suspense

a)

True

b)

False

63.

What is the purpose of using ellipsis in writing?

a)

To indicate the omission of words or a trailing off of thought in writing.

b)

To separate paragraphs in writing

c)

To emphasize a point in writing

d)

To indicate a question in writing

64.

Which sentence uses a DASH correctly to emphasize breaks in thought & shifts in tone?

a)

I was glad to be home - until I saw the bill in the mailbox.

b)

I was glad - to be home until I saw the bill in the mailbox.

c)

I was glad to be home until I saw - the bill in the mailbox.

65.
Which quotation uses an ellipsis correctly to indicate Olive's incomplete thought?  
a)
“I can't stand . . . Olive."
b)
“I can’t stand that . . . girl." 
c)
“I can’t stand          that girl . . ."
d)
“I can’t stand that girl,” Olive said. “She’s so . . . I hate her.”
66.
Which sentence(s) used an ellipsis the correct way?
A. If only she had . . . Oh, it doesn’t matter now.
B. I wasn’t really . . . well, what I mean . . . see, the thing is . . . I didn’t mean it.
C. She opened the door . . . and saw . . . a cake!
a)
A and C
b)
just B
c)
none of them
d)
all of them

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