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Unit 1 Test Review: English 4

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Semi-colon/Colon: Which of the following sentences is CORRECT?

a)

No one else had ever seen anything special in Cheryl, who had never shown any ambition; her teachers labeled her as a "slow learner" long before she got to high school.

b)

No one else had ever seen anything special in Cheryl; who had never shown any ambition. Her teachers labeled her as a "slow learner" long before she got to high school.

2.

Misused words: THEIR/THERE/THEY’RE - fill in the correct form of the word: Chester and Posey took ___________ time.

a)

There

b)

Their

c)

They're

3.

Misused words: WHO'S/WHOSE - fill in the correct form of the word: Chester, ____________ phone hadn’t stopped ringing all morning, barely ate anything for breakfast.

a)

Who's

b)

Whose

4.

A pattern of narrative that describes the typical adventure of the archetype known as The Hero, the person who goes out and achieves great deeds on behalf of the group, tribe, or civilization.

a)

The Journey

b)

The Path

c)

The Hero's Story

d)

The Hero's Journey

5.

Most of a hero's journey takes place

a)

in space

b)

in the known world

c)

underground

d)

in the unknown world

6.

This is the hero's normal world, where life is status quo, problems/conflicts don't trouble the hero.

a)

Refusal of the Call

b)

The Resurrection

c)

The Ordinary World

d)

Meeting with the Mentor

7.

In this stage, the hero comes across a veteran traveler of the world or a wise man or woman who gives him or her training, equipment, weapons, or advice that will help on the journey.

a)

The Reward

b)

Trials

c)

The Resurrection

d)

Meeting with the Mentor

8.

A "point of no return" is crossed. The hero is committing to the journey. The hero leaves their ordinary world and enters into an unfamiliar/new world.

a)

The Road Back

b)

The Approach

c)

The Ordeal

d)

Crossing the Threshold

9.

What literary technique is illustrated by this passage from Maupassant's story?

"She would have so loved to charm, to be envied, to be admired and sought after."

a)

irony

b)

symbolism

c)

direct characterization

d)

indirect characterization

10.

What conclusion might you draw about Madame Loisel's character, based on the life she wants to live?

a)

She enjoys working.

b)

She has simple needs. 

c)

She cares most about her relationships.

d)

She cares most about material things.

11.

Which of the following literary elements is prominent in the ending of "The Necklace" when Madame Loisel ends with a life of hard work and poverty?

a)

metaphor

b)

irony

c)

flashback

d)

point of view

12.

When a writer uses the 5 senses to help the reader experience something described in the text, this appeal is called...

a)

Imagery

b)

Irony

c)

Allusion

d)

Simile

13.

In "Contents of a Dead Man's Pockets," Tom When Tom felt guilty about skipping a night out with his wife. Also, the window was stuck and hard to open. These are clues about something that will happen later in the story. This is called...

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Tone

c)

Irony

d)

Theme

14.

___________ is the author's attitude toward a certain topic. The author reveals their feelings, opinions, and intentions  to the reader through specific details and word choices

a)

Tone

b)

Mood

c)

Theme

d)

Irony

15.

This is the ACTION in the story.

a)

Plot

b)

Setting

c)

Theme

d)

Character

16.
  • A soldier copes with post-traumatic stress. This is an example of which type of conflict?

a)

Character Vs. Character

b)

Character Vs. Self

c)

Character Vs. Nature

d)

Character Vs. Society

17.

The means by which an author establishes character.  An author may directly describe the appearance and personality of character or show it through action or dialogue.

a)

Characterization

b)

Symbolism

c)

Oxymoron

d)

Idiom

18.

In "Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket," the yellow paper represents his hopes and dreams, his ambitions, and the importance of his career. This is an example of which type of figurative language?

a)

Symbolism

b)

Personification

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Hyperbole

19.

There will be questions on the test that are on the study guide, but not on this Quizizz, so I should also study my notes...

a)

True

b)

False

20.

"The young woman was wasting away in the midst of an inexplicable repulsion for everything. She grew thinner day by day. She began to develop, too, the odd habit of taking the pillow with her to the window so that it might receive air from outside..." Mood is the emotion felt by the reader in a text. What words best describe the mood you feel after reading this text?

a)

creepy

mysterious

disturbing

b)

joy

happiness

laughter

c)

love

comfort

thankful

d)

angry

vengeful

payback

21.

in The Lion King, Simba starts as a young cub, faces tragedy, goes on a journey of self-discovery, and eventually returns to reclaim his rightful place as the king of the Pride Lands. This is an example of the Hero's Journey.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

In "Contents of a Dead Man's Pocket" by Jack Finney, the protagonist is Tom Benecke. We know Tom is determined and focused because the text says, "Tom Benecke was a dedicated and ambitious man who prioritized his work over everything else." Is this direct or indirect characterization?

a)

Direct

(stated)

b)

Indirect

(inferred)

23.

In "Contents of a Dead Man's Pocket" by Jack Finney, we learn about Tom's character traits through his actions, thoughts, and interactions with others. In the story, Tom's relentless pursuit of his work at the expense of spending time with his wife leads us to believe Tom is a workaholic. Is this direct or indirect characterization?

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect