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Test: MDG, Context Clues, Fact/Opinion, Types of Conflict

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Place the traps Rainsford made in chronological order (time) with left being first.

a)

Burmese Tiger Pit

b)

Tree sapling knife trap

c)

Malay Man-Catcher

1)
2)
3)
2.

Match the following character to the correct quote:

a)

“Where there are gunshots, there are men. Where there are men, there is food,”

1.

Rainsford

b)

“The weak of the world were put here to give the strong pleasure.”

2.

General Zaroff

c)

The old charts call it ‘ Ship-Trap Island.’ "

3.

Whitney

3.

Match the following

a)

Described as deaf and dumb.

1.

Ivan

b)

Lead a division of Cossack Cavalry

2.

General Zaroff

c)

Believed that jaguars could experience fear and pain

3.

Whitney

d)

A celebrated hunter who experienced being hunted

4.

Rainsford

4.

Who is the protagonist in the short story?

a)

Rainsford

b)

Zaroff

c)

Whitney

d)

Ivan

5.

Who is the antagonist in the short story?

a)

Rainsford

b)

Zaroff

c)

Ivan

d)

Whitney

6.

What is the setting of the short story?

a)

Rio

b)

Ship Trap Island

c)

China

7.
In "The Most Dangerous Game," which answer choice best describes General Zaroff's problem before he invents his "game"?
a)
He loves hunting but hates to see animals suffer.
b)
He hates Ivan but needs him for company
c)
He cares only for hunting, but hunting has begun to bore him.
d)
He hates Rainsford but must be kind to him.
8.
In "The Most Dangerous Game," what is the "game" that Zaroff invents?
a)
He invites the world's greatest hunters to compete against one another.
b)
He hunts human beings—sailors he has lured to the island.
c)
He invites other hunters to compete against Ivan.
d)
He and Ivan compete against each other in tracking animals.
9.

What do General Zaroff and Rainsford have in common?

a)

They both enjoy fishing.

b)

They both enjoy listening to music.

c)

They both own yachts.

d)

They are both big game hunters.

10.
 Which of the following statements best describes how Zaroff justifies his hunting of human beings?
a)
Animal life is more precious than human life.
b)
Only the strong deserve to survive.
c)
Individual freedom is more important than laws.
d)
Human beings are not morally responsible for one another.
11.

Rainsford jumping off the cliff is the story's _____.

a)

exposition

b)

climax

c)

conflict

d)

resolution

12.

The falling action of the story is when _______.

a)

Rainsford makes the Burmese tiger pit.

b)

Rainsford jumps off the cliff.

c)

Rainsford hides in Zaroff's bedroom.

d)

Rainsford falls off of his boat.

13.

The last sentence of the story is, “He had never slept in a better bed, Rainsford decided.” What important piece of plot information does that sentence reveal?

a)

Zaroff has lost the final duel.

b)

Zaroff cares too much about luxuries.

c)

Rainsford has a history of sleep problems.

d)

Rainsford has safely returned home.

14.

In The Most Dangerous Game, which event happens first?

a)

Rainsford's trap kills Ivan.

b)

Rainsford falls overboard.

c)

Rainsford sleeps in Zaroff's bed.

d)

Rainsford leaps into the sea.

15.

In The Most Dangerous Game, what does General Zaroff list as important attributes of the animal he wishes to hunt?

a)

It must be exceptionally strong, fast, and able to fight.

b)

It must be able to believe, be large, and cunning.

c)

It must be cunning, courageous, and be able to reason.

d)

It must be very large, aggressive, and prey on animals.

16.

What is the meaning of appraising in the following sentence from The Most Dangerous Game? Base your answer on the context clues.  

 

Whenever he looked up from his plate he found the general studying him, appraising him narrowly.

a)

informing

b)

avoiding him

c)

evaluating

d)

envying

17.

What is the meaning of quarry in  the following passage from "The Most Dangerous Game?" Base your answer on context clues.  

 

"I wanted the ideal animal to hunt, "explained  the general. "So I said" 'What are the attributes of an ideal quarry?"'

a)

animal that is hunted

b)

animal that is hunting

c)

person who is hunting

d)

desire to go hunting

18.

What is the meaning of futile in the following sentence from "The Most Dangerous Game?" Base your answers on context clues.  

 

Now he had got a grip on himself, had stopped, and was taking stock of himself and the situation.  He saw that straight flight was futile; inevitably it would bring him face to face with the sea.  

a)

direct

b)

useless

c)

obvious

d)

understandable

19.
Which of the following is NOT a trap Rainsford sets for General Zaroff?
a)
Burmese Tiger Pit
b)
Ugandan Knife Tree
c)
Malay Man-Catcher
d)
Chinese Finger Trap
20.

Why does the General smile and turn away from the tree where Rainsford is hiding?

a)
he thinks that he has found another trail
b)
he wants to save him to hunt another day
c)
he is satisfied with his work for the day
d)
he resolves to find Rainsford the next day
21.

How did one of Zaroff's hunting dogs die in the hunt for Rainsford?

a)

He tried to save Ivan.

b)

He fell in the Burmese Tiger Pit.

c)

He got lost in the jungle on the first night of the hunt.

d)

He choked on the bones of this latest victim.

22.

The reader can tell how cruel Zaroff is when he...

a)

kills a cat in front of Rainsford

b)

hits Ivan for talking too much

c)

explains how he obtains the men he hunts

23.

1. After breaking his mother's favorite vase, Casey struggles to decide whether he should tell his mother the truth or attempt to hide his mistake and blame the family dog.

a)

Person vs Society

b)

Person vs Self

c)

Person vs Supernatural

24.

2. It's the year 3030 and society is completely dependent on computers and robots. A young boy named Domino is flying his hovering board to school when all the machines start attacking people due to a powerful computer virus. What will Domino do now that the machines that are supposed to help him have turned against him?

a)

Person vs Technology

b)

Person vs Society

c)

Person vs Person

25.

2. Kiko is a ninja warrior trained by Mountain Master Yoho Mahrati. When Master Mahrati is slain (killed) by Shan Bhutan of the Lotus Clan in the most cowardly of fashions, Kiko lays it all on the line to avenge the death of his master. Will Kiko overcome Shan Bhutan and the powerful Lotus Clan?

a)

Person vs Nature

b)

Person vs Self

c)

Person vs Person

26.

4. Janie is on a whitewater-rafting trip along a choppy river (rio) when their guide suddenly has a heart attack. Now she and the other passengers must learn to work together to survive the treacherous rapids (rio). As if things weren't bad enough, some of the passengers have spotted a bear following the confused rafters along the shore. Will Janie make it home safely?

a)

Person vs Nature

b)

Person vs Society

c)

Person vs Person

27.

Shelly stared into the mirror brushing her teeth. Every morning, she had the same conversation with her reflection. “Today's the day,” she thought, “Today I am going to leave him. I'm going to walk right up to him and tell him it's over"

a)

Person vs Person

b)

Person vs Self

c)

Person vs Nature

d)

Person vs Society

28.

Match the following Context Clues to their Example

a)

The haberdashery was Lou’s favorite place. He loved shopping for nice suits.

1.

INFERENCE

b)

When Sarah was sick, her voice was almost inaudible. We couldn't hear what she was trying to say.

2.

DEFINITION

c)

Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, salmon, and trout, live in the coldest parts of the ocean.

3.

EXAMPLE

d)

It was a brutish afternoon, quite unlike the sunny ones the week prior. 

4.

ANTONYM

e)

He was cantankerous: angry and always looking for a fight.

5.

SYNONYM

29.
Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?
a)
many abilities
b)
boring
c)
not skilled
d)
exciting
30.
Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?
a)
Covered
b)
ruined
c)
bounced
d)
invisible
31.
We thought that Mrs. Kerner would be very DISTRAUGHT when told that Antonio broke Ms.Pate's pointer; however, she took the news very calmly. What does the word DISTRAUGHT mean?
.
a)
anxious
b)
upset
c)
happy
d)
fearful
32.

No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and other electronics come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.

If something is ubiquitous, it is ​​ (a)   .

Choose from the below words
everywhere
dangerous
mysterious
happy
exciting
33.

Some people are always bashing the class president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?

What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?

a)

going to too many expensive parties

b)

judging too harshly

c)

hitting hard with a heavy tool

d)

voting for a different candidate

34.

These days, a computer is an indispensable tool in many businesses. Companies cannot live without it.

a)

Complicated

b)

Useless

c)

Essential

d)

Demanded

35.

We must enter holy places with reverence.

a)

Respect

b)

Gifts

c)

Excitement

d)

Silence

36.

Ms. James thought her students pink hair was very obscure-unusual.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition- a definition or example of the underlined word is directly given in the sentence

b)

synonym- a comparison of the underlined word is made in the sentence

c)

antonym- a contrasting example (opposite) of the underlined word is made in the sentence

d)

inference_you have to put the clues together to figure out what the underlined word means. There are no definitions or examples of any kind.

37.

I hoped our new dog would be very clever. Instead he was very dumb.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition- a definition or example of the underlined word is directly given in the sentence

b)

synonym- a comparison of the underlined word is made in the sentence

c)

antonym- a contrasting example (opposite) of the underlined word is made in the sentence

d)

inference_you have to put the clues together to figure out what the underlined word means. There are no definitions or examples of any kind.

38.

We bought a new luxurious couch. It is very expensive and comfortable.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

synonym- a comparison of the underlined word is made in the sentence

b)

definition- a definition or example of the underlined word is directly given in the sentence

c)

antonym- a contrasting example (opposite) of the underlined word is made in the sentence

d)

inference_you have to put the clues together to figure out what the underlined word means. There are no definitions or examples of any kind.

39.

After stealing from Walmart he was banished from there. He now has to buy all his groceries at Schnucks.

What type of context clue is this?

a)

definition

b)

synonym

c)

antonym

d)

inference

40.
What type of context clue is this?
You don't need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry.  He is an AFFABLE principal.
a)
The Definition or an Example is given
b)
Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
c)
Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
d)
Inference - you have to put clues together
41.

Earth is a planet where plants and animals can live.

a)

FACT

b)

OPINION

42.
The design of the American flag is very creative.
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
43.

Pizzas can come with many different toppings.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

44.
Chocolate ice cream tastes better than vanilla.
a)
FACT
b)
OPINION
45.

In the past year 577 000 cosmetic treatments were carried out in the UK - around 90% of them on women.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

46.

A recent survey found that almost half of Britons would consider cosmetic surgery.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

47.

In 'The Lord of the Rings', J R R Tolkien introduces readers to an imaginary world inhabited by humans, elves and hobbits

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

48.

In order to increase concentration in classrooms, students should sit in the middle of the front row.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

49.
Movies are generally more interesting than books. 
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
50.
Many private schools today provide a superior education to boys and girls. 
a)
Fact
b)
Opinion
51.

What is a fact? (Check all that applies)

a)

Proven information

b)

False information

c)

Specific information

d)

All information on the internet

52.

Which of the following is a OPINION?

a)

Michael Phelps has more swimming world records than anyone else in the world.

b)

Michael Phelps in the greatest swimmer of all time.

53.

Michael Phelps has 23 gold medals and Mark Spitz has 9 so Phelps is a better athlete than Spitz.


Is the underlined portion of this sentence a FACT or an OPINION?

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

54.

Because Michael won the 200M Butterfly race using the "Worst-Case Scenario" strategy, it is clearly better than the "Visioning" strategy.


The underlined portion is ...

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion