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ELA 8 midterm review!

Total questions: 121

Worksheet time: 1hrs 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which point of view uses the personal pronouns "I" "me" "my" "we"

a)

1st person

b)

3rd person limited

c)

3rd person omniscient

d)

2nd person

2.

This point of view has a narrator who tells us the thoughts of just ONE character

a)

1st person

b)

3rd person limited

c)

3rd person omniscient

d)

2nd person

3.

The reason why a character acts the way he/she does

a)

suspense

b)

motivation

c)

symbolism

d)

plot

4.

A state of nervous excitement in the reader

a)

motivation

b)

theme

c)

suspense

d)

conflict

5.

A reference to another work of literature or event in history

a)

idiom

b)

connotation

c)

denotation

d)

allusion

6.

The overall feeling of the story for the reader

a)

tone

b)

mood

c)

theme

d)

rising action

7.

The author's attitude towards the subject

a)

mood

b)

characterization

c)

motivation

d)

tone

8.

When the author goes back to an earlier time to help explain something

a)

plot

b)

flashback

c)

tone

d)

theme

9.

What is a symbol of Thanksgiving?

a)

Macy's parade

b)

turkey

c)

Pilgrims

d)

all of the above

10.

A character who changes in attitude or personality is ______.

a)

static

b)

dynamic

c)

ironic

d)

antagonist

11.

Anything that causes a problem for the main character

a)

tone

b)

conflict

c)

protagonist

d)

antagonist

12.

Which is NOT an element of characterization?

a)

physical description

b)

setting

c)

attitude

d)

reputation

13.

Hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later

a)

flashback

b)

foreshadowing

c)

allusion

d)

conflict

14.

Contrast between what is expected and what actually is (a twist)

a)

irony

b)

foreshadowing

c)

exposition

d)

resolution

15.

The point in the plot where the conflict is solved or coped with

a)

exposition

b)

falling action

c)

climax

d)

resolution

16.

The point in the plot where you are introduced to characters, setting, and conflict

a)

climax

b)

resolution

c)

exposition

d)

falling action

17.

The problem in a story

a)

antagonist

b)

conflict

c)

plot

d)

theme

18.

Where and when the story takes place

a)

characterization

b)

setting

c)

plot

d)

motivation

19.
Read the sentences from paragraph 6.
"She wore a threadbare green coat that ballooned around her; her ankles bulged above dirty sneakers."

These sentences show that the lady on the elevator has --
a)
taken pride in her appearance
b)
spent little money to care for herself
c)
decided to scare Martin with her appearance
d)
hurried onto the elevator because she is late
20.
What is the point of view of "Flowers for Algernon"?
a)
first person, from Charlie's point of view
b)
first-person, Doctor Strauss' point of view
c)
third person, includes thoughts of all characters
d)
third person, telling the thoughts of Charlie and Miss Kinnian
21.
What writing format does the story take or use?
a)
medical reports by the doctors
b)
progress reports by Charlie
c)
diary entries by Miss Kinnian
d)
job reports by Charlie's boss
22.
What happens during Charlie's first inkblot test?
a)
He shows that he has a strong imagination.
b)
He shows that he has a violent temper
c)
He loses to Algernon
d)
He fails to see things in the ink
23.
Why  do the doctors use Charlie in their experiment?
a)
They feel he is motivated to try to learn
b)
He is the only person willing to try it.
c)
They see that he has bonded with Algernon
d)
They know he needs a better job.
24.
Before the operation, how does Charlie feel about it?
a)
He is terrified.
b)
He is happy and excited.
c)
He is angry.
d)
He does not care.
25.
From the choices below, which one is NOT a positive quality of Charlie Gordon?
a)
eager to please
b)
motivated
c)
agreeable
d)
apathetic
26.
What can you infer from the details about Charlie at the start of "Flowers for Algernon"?
a)
He has below-normal intelligence.
b)
He sees and hears things that are not there.
c)
He cannot control his temper.
d)
He cannot hold down a job and support himself
27.
Why do Charlie's fellow co-workers want Charlie fired?
a)
They think he is evil.
b)
They have become frightened by his bad temper.
c)
They think he is damaging the factory.
d)
They become jealous and wary of Charlie as he becomes smart.
28.
Which of the following can we infer is the reason for Dr. Strauss requiring Charlie to keep a journal?
a)
To monitor if Charlie was being dishonest about his work hours.
b)
To monitor Charlie's progress through his words and thoughts.
c)
To closely watch his communication with people outside the hospital, including his mother and father.
d)
To secure Algernon's place in medical history.
29.
What does the information about the negative effect of the experimentation on the human mind reveal about the author's point of view and act as central themes for the story?
a)
There are exceptions, but in general, human beings have social skills that match their cognitive/thinking skills.
b)
Experiments on animal and the parallel experiments on human beings.
c)
Science is always positive and never causes harm to anyone.
30.
Using the coding of Charlie's inkblot testing, which statements below accurately describe Charlie's inkblot interpretation? Coding:   WF+A Dd S o Ad
W=Whole response.   F= Form    S=Space Response
A= Whole Animal     Dd= Unusual Detail  o=Ordinary 
a)
All of Charlie's observations were ordinary.
b)
Charlie's observations had little variety.
c)
Charlie's observations had a combination of descriptions.
d)
Charlie's responses were the same as his first responses.
31.
Choose the details that  show that Charlie's experiment is starting to take effect.
a)
Challenging the Doctors' knowledge, falling for Miss Kinnian, performing his experiments.
b)
quitting his job, becoming more quiet, looking into piano and painting
c)
losing to Algernon, visiting Muggy's Saloon, "pulling a Charlie Gordon"
32.
What can you infer about Charlie's relationship with his co-workers before the experiment?
a)
He thinks they are good friends  and fails to realize that they sometimes tease him.
b)
He is deeply hurt by their teasing, but refuses to believe that they mean it in good fun.
c)
They are afraid of him and do not like to socialize
d)
They try so hard to be kind to him.
33.
How does Charlie discover that the effects of his operation will not last?
a)
He sees changes in Algernon
b)
He sees changes in himself.
c)
He overhears the doctor.
d)
Miss Kinnian tells him.
34.
What are Dr. Nemur's motivations for performing the experiment (and future experiments)?
a)
money
b)
pressure from the scientific community to perform
c)
recognitions and rewards
d)
making a positive difference for humankind
35.
Which statement best describes the relationship between Charlie and Miss Kinnian?
a)
He likes her, but he is suspicious of her motives.
b)
She tries to be detached because she knows the experiment is unlikely to succeed.
c)
They have a warm, friendly relationship, and Charlie trusts her.
d)
She is not his friend, because she is a cold scientist.
36.
Which of the following does Charlie begin to recognize as he progresses?
a)
He realizes he loves the girl with whom he works but sees her as inferior to him.
b)
He realizes he is now more intelligent than both of the doctors who performed the experiment.
c)
He realizes he will one day achieve his dream: space travel and the scientific advancements.
d)
He realizes that he will only be intelligent enough to get a high school diploma.
37.
What happened at Charlie's workplace?
a)
Mr. Donnegan named him Employee of the Month
b)
Joe and Frank broke one of the machines, and Charlie fixed it before Mr. Donnegan found out.
c)
Workers signed a petition against Charlie continuing to work in the factory.
d)
Charlie announced that mopping the floor was "beneath his pay grade."
38.
What event changes the relationship Charlie has with Algernon? 
a)
Algernon beats Charlie in the maze. 
b)
Dr. Nemur lets Charlie take Algernon home as a pet. 
c)
Algernon only eats gluten free food now. 
d)
Charlie finally beats Algernon in the maze. 
39.
Charlie is taken home by  ___________ twice in the story. 
a)
Miss Kinnian
b)
his friends
c)
his landlady
d)
a policeman 
40.
What type of figurative language is shown?
The flower hugged the earth after being blown over by the storm.
a)
personification
b)
alliteration
c)
metaphor
d)
simile
41.
Which of the following is an example of personification?
a)
You are as a beautiful as a flower.
b)
The trees danced in the wind.
c)
I waited in line for 10 years!
d)
He is an encyclopedia of knowledge. 
42.
The rain ran down the road. 
a)
alliteration
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
idiom
43.
I was so tired after school, I slept for a month! 
a)
hyperbole
b)
simile
c)
alliteration
d)
metaphor
44.
The idiom "Every cloud has a silver lining" means..
a)
Every cloud is outlined in silver
b)
It was a great movie with Jennifer Lawrence 
c)
Even difficult days will turn out for the better
d)
Move on with life
45.
The idiom, "Its raining cats and dogs" means..
a)
Its actually raining cats and dogs outside
b)
It is raining 
c)
Its raining really hard outside
d)
The weather is perfect
46.
We have been studying this for a while, so you should know it!
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
47.
Simple sentences have one independent clause; compound sentences have two clauses.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
48.
A complex sentence uses a subordinate clause.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
49.
We will review parts of speech, and then we'll learn about phrases.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
50.

Select the verb(s) in this sentence: "The dog barked out the window."

a)

dog

b)

barked

c)

window

d)

out

51.

Select the verb(s) in this sentence: "The cactus needs water."

a)

cactus

b)

The

c)

needs

d)

water

52.

Select the verb(s) in this sentence: "This classroom has too many chairs."

a)

classroom

b)

many

c)

has

d)

chairs

53.

Select the proper noun(s) in this sentence: "The Rock and Kevin Hart keep making movies together."

a)

The Rock

b)

Kevin Hart

c)

movies

d)

together

54.

Select the proper noun(s) in this sentence: "On Monday, Anad flew to Florida."

a)

Anad

b)

Monday

c)

Florida

d)

Flew

55.

Select the proper noun(s) in this sentence: "After Teodora recommended the book Red Queen, everyone ran to grab a copy."

a)

Teodora

b)

Red Queen

c)

book

d)

everyone

56.

Select the pronoun(s) in these sentences: "We didn't know Tr. Greg owned walrus pajamas until he wore them."

a)

We

b)

Tr. Greg

c)

he

d)

them

57.

Select the pronoun(s) in this sentence: "Everyone played tag at recess."

a)

Everyone

b)

tag

c)

played

d)

recess

58.

Select the noun(s) in the sentence: "The woman worried a lot when she lost her keys."

a)

woman

b)

worried

c)

lost

d)

keys

59.

Select the noun(s) and proper noun(s) in the sentence: "Dutch sat so quietly in the armchair that the other students did not notice him."

a)

Dutch

b)

students

c)

quietly

d)

armchair

60.

What verb tense is in this sentence?

"I will grade all the papers."

a)

past

b)

present

c)

future

61.

What verb tense is in this sentence?

"I saw Spongebob the Musical on Saturday."

a)

past

b)

present

c)

future

62.

Select the adverb(s) in this sentence: "I rearranged my books carefully on the new shelf."

a)

books

b)

rearranged

c)

carefully

d)

new

63.

Select the adjective(s) in the sentence: "The Eagles season has been disappointing."

a)

Eagles

b)

The

c)

disappointing

d)

season

64.

Select the adjective(s) in this sentence: "I found five red cards behind the tan couch."

a)

cards

b)

red

c)

tan

d)

five

65.

Select the adverb(s) in this sentence: "My advisory danced and sang wildly when we put Beyonce on the speakers."

a)

danced

b)

sang

c)

wildly

d)

speakers

66.

Select the adverb(s) in this sentence: "The students acted very strangely with the guest teacher."

a)

students

b)

very

c)

strangely

d)

acted

67.

Select the adverb(s) in the sentence: "The tik tok Layla and Grace made was delightfully goofy."

a)

Tik Tok

b)

made

c)

goofy

d)

delightfully

68.

Select the comparative adjective in the sentence: "This book is heavier than the last nonfiction book I read."

a)

book

b)

heavier

c)

nonfiction

d)

This

69.

Select the superlative adjective in the sentence: "Godzilla is the greatest movie monster ever."

a)

Godzilla

b)

is

c)

greatest

d)

monster

70.
Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.
a)
therefore
b)
however
c)
otherwise
71.
You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.
a)
Consequently
b)
Furthermore
c)
Otherwise
72.
I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles.
a)
Moreover
b)
Nonetheless
c)
However
73.
 Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap
a)
Otherwise
b)
Hence
c)
Nonetheless
74.
Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.
a)
however
b)
moreover
c)
furthermore
75.
The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.
a)
Therefore
b)
Nonetheless
c)
Otherwise
76.
The weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our trip.
a)
Furthermore
b)
Besides
c)
Therefore
77.
You must buy the tickets; ___, we won't be able to see that play.
a)
otherwise
b)
although
c)
besides
78.
We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.
a)
however
b)
therefore
c)
furthermore
79.
That house isn't big enough for us, and ___, it's too expensive.
a)
furthermore
b)
hence
c)
although
80.
We have plenty of money and workers; ___, we hope to finish the house remodeling soon.
a)
nevertheless
b)
unless
c)
thus
81.
She's extremely rich; ___, she's not snobbish.
a)
hence
b)
however
c)
otherwise
82.
It was a windy and rainy night. ___, I decided to go out.
a)
Nevertheless
b)
Otherwise
c)
Hence
83.
There is no practice tonight; ____________ there has been no practice all week.
a)
in fact
b)
however
c)
yet
d)
therefore
84.
You were supposed to arrive at work at 12:00 sharp. ________, your boss was in a meeting and didn't notice you slip in the back.
a)
However
b)
Beforehand
c)
Basically
d)
Later
85.

A paragraph that contains a restatement of the thesis statement and a last convincing appeal

a)

introduction paragraph

b)

concluding paragraph

c)

background paragraph

d)

body paragraph

86.

argument or information explaining why the author believes he or she is correct

a)

rebuttal

b)

argument

c)

reasons

d)

anecdote

87.

a belief or way of thinking about something

a)

statistics

b)

claim

c)

opinion

d)

reasons

88.

a sentence that states the purpose of an essay

a)

opinion

b)

statistics

c)

thesis statement

d)

counterargument

89.

a short description of the argumentative issue or problem

a)

thesis statement

b)

concluding paragraph

c)

background information

d)

introduction paragraph

90.

A paragraph that contains the lead, background information, thesis statement, and brief reasons.

a)

introduction paragraph

b)

body paragraph

c)

counterargument paragraph

d)

concluding paragraph

91.

Ideas that are presented to oppose an argument

a)

rebuttal

b)

counterargument

c)

claim

d)

evidence

92.

Starbucks's Pumpkin Spice Latte is delicious.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

93.

Jumped in a pile of freshly-raked leaves.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

94.

Carved a jack-o-lantern all by himself.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

95.

During an hour long hayride through the woods.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

96.

My favorite teacher dressed up like a witch for Halloween.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

97.

I love the fall season.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

98.

The pumpkin patch near my house.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

99.

Our elementary school has a fall festival every October.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

100.

The high school football game on Friday.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

101.

I hope the Houston Astros make it to the World Series.

a)

Sentence Fragment

b)

Complete Sentence

102.

What word best describes the narrator's tone in the following: "Johnny! What are we gonna do? They put you in the electric chair for killing people!!......"

a)

concerned

b)

terrified

c)

nervous

d)

happy

103.

Which statement helps set up the novel's opening conflict?

a)

"Darry would kill me if I got in trouble with the police."

b)

"Anyway, I went on walking home, thinking about the movie, and suddenly wishing I had some company."

c)

"I could have waited to go to the movies until Darry and PonyBoy got off work"

104.

What literary technique is used in this passage from Chapter 4? "I killed him," he said slowly. "I killed that boy."

a)

Repetition

b)

Alliteration

c)

Hyperbole

105.

What evidence supports Pony's claim that "the only thing that keeps Darry from being a Soc is us"?

a)

Darry was a football player and friends with Paul

b)

Darry is smart enough for college but works to keep family together

c)

Darry is strict with Pony and Soda and loyal to Greasers

106.

The newspaper headline "Juvenile Delinquents Turn Heroes" implies all EXCEPT

a)

Pony and Johnny have been perceived as troublemakers

b)

Pony and Johnny performed an honorable deed

c)

Pony's hero had been Dally because he helped him get out of the burning church

107.

When Dally gives the boys guns, money and directions to Jay Mountain, we can infer all EXCEPT

a)

Dally is not concerned about breaking the law

b)

Dally is worried that Darry and Soda will find out

c)

Dally knows how to take control of a situation

108.

The author mainly uses the argument at the drive-in between Cherry and Dallas Winston to

a)

lead to Cherry's friendship with Pony and Johnny

b)

show the reader that Greasers can behave as badly as Socs

c)

give Dally a reason to leave the drive-in to find some action

109.

When Darry slaps Pony in Chapter 3, how does this incident propel the action of the novel?

a)

Dally tell Pony he didn't mean to hit him but PonyBoy doesn't believe him

b)

It causes PonyBoy to run away and he meets up with Cherry

c)

Ponyboy heads to the park with Johnny where they encounter the Socs

110.

Which example best supports Pony's belief that Dally "died gallant"?

a)

Dally wanted to be dead and he always got what he wanted

b)

Dally loved Johnny more than anything in the world

c)

Dally risked his life for the gang on several occasions

111.

"Whirling suddenly, he slammed back against the wall. HIs face contracted in agony and sweat streamed down his face." What words best describe the author's tone?

a)

excited and forceful

b)

tense and agitated

c)

brave and dramatic

112.

All are themes from the novel EXCEPT

a)

"There's still lots more good in the world. Tell Dally."

b)

"I'm just going to miss you guys."

c)

"Their lives are worth more than mine, they have more to live for."

113.

Which describes the author's unique structure at the end of the novel?

a)

The author brings in Pony's English teacher as a new character.

b)

In his composition, Pony begins to write about Bob, Johnny and Dally.

c)

A flashback is suggested when the novel's opening sentence is repeated.

114.

True or False: Johnny is a Soc

a)

True

b)

False

115.

True or False: Cherry runs away with Johnny

a)

True

b)

False

116.

True or False: Ponyboy, Johnny and Dally rescue children from a burning church

a)

True

b)

False

117.

What word describes Johnny when his mother came to see him at the hospital?

a)

reliable

b)

determined

c)

compassionate

118.

Which literary device is used in the following, "Two-Bit reached into his back pocket for his prize possession. It was a jet-handled switchblade, ten inches long, that would flash open at a mere breath."

a)

Foreshadowing is used to give a hint or clue

b)

A metaphor to make a unique comparison

c)

Hyperbole to emphasize an idea

119.

Which quote from Johnny's note most strongly reveals his feelings about dying?

a)

"There's still lots more good in the world. Tell Dally."

b)

"Their lives are worth more than mine, they have more to live for."

c)

"I'm just going to miss you guys."

120.

What are Johnny's dying words to Ponyboy?

a)

"Tell Dally"

b)

"Stay gold Ponyboy"

c)

"Get them Socs"

121.

How does Dally die?

a)

Bob stabs him

b)

in the church fire

c)

Shot by police after robbing a store

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