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Short Story and literary devices review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is not included in the exposition of a story?

a)

Main character(s)

b)

initial conflict

c)

suspense

d)

setting

2.

The turning point of a story is called

a)

climax

b)

rising action

c)

exposition

d)

resolution

3.

The literary device that means the author is giving clues or hints as to what will come in the story is:

(a)  

4.

The type of character that shows no change throughout the story

a)

dynamic

b)

static

c)

foil

d)

round

5.

"The Cask of Amontillado" is written in which point of view?

a)

3rd limited

b)

3rd omniscient

c)

1st

d)

2nd

6.

When one thing represents another it is called

(a)  

7.

Who is the main character in "Liars Don't Qualify"?

a)

Sam

b)

Charlie

c)

the U.S. Army

d)

Will Harris

8.

Select all the correct pieces of setting that are important to "The Sniper"

a)

dusk/at night

b)

during a civil war

c)

along the Liffey river

d)

In Ireland (Dublin)

9.

Why does the narrator/Brother want to kill Doodle in the beginning of "The Scarlet Ibis"?

a)

He hated Doodle from the moment he was born

b)

He was upset Doodle was not going to be able to play like he wanted

c)

He was doing it out of kindness because Doodle was suffering

d)

His parents were too afraid to do it, so he was going to step up

10.

Which is not a reason the Scarlet Ibis symbolizes Doodle

a)

They both were beautiful and exotic

b)

They were both out of place in their current environment

c)

They both strained their physical body as much as possible

d)

The bird was missing its family because it was so far away, like how Doodle feels

11.

Who saves Johnsy's life in "The Last Leaf"?

a)

Mr. Behrman

b)

The doctor

c)

Sue

d)

Johnsy

12.

At the end of "Liars Don't Qualify," what is the symbol?

a)

American Flag

b)

the courthouse

c)

Registering to vote

d)

the cigarette and jacket

13.

Which is not an example of verbal irony from "The Cask of Amontillado"?

a)

When Monstresor says Fortunato will not die of a cough

b)

When Monstresor says they can turn back to get Luchesi

c)

When Montresor describes his coat of arms

d)

When Monstresor tells Fortunato he is a mason

14.

Which word best describes Mathilde Loisel from "The Necklace"?

a)

kindhearted

b)

ungrateful

c)

sympathetic

d)

livid

15.

The ending to "The Necklace" fits which literary device?

a)

situational irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

symbolism

d)

suspense

16.

Which literary element best fits with "The Monkey's Paw"?

a)

symbolism

b)

suspense

c)

dramatic irony

d)

foreshadowing

17.

Which short story was about a woman who longed to be rich and ultimately lost everything she had for 10 years?

a)

The Necklact

b)

The Monkey's Paw

c)

The Scarlet Ibis

d)

The Cask of Amontillado

18.

Which short story is about a brother and his pride?

a)

The Necklace

b)

The Monkey's Paw

c)

The Scarlet Ibis

d)

Cask of Amontillado

19.

Which short story is about a trio of painters who are battled illness?

a)

The Sniper

b)

The Last Leaf

c)

Liars Don't Qualify

d)

The Monkey's Paw

20.

Which story is about a young man trying to register to vote during the Civil Rights movement in the 60s?

a)

The Necklace

b)

Liars Don't Qualify

c)

The Last Leaf

d)

The Sniper