WorksheetsLA 10 Midterm Review (23-24)
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins
The island itself, the lagoon, ocean, and the time period , the 1940s, could be described as the ____________ of the story.
symbol
theme
setting
hyperbole
represents dignity, civility, and order
the beast
face paint
the hunters' dance
the conch
represents the demon within, conscience, division among the boys, and evil
the conch
the beast
Piggy's glasses
the fire
represents savagery, fun, and irrationality among the boys
the beast
the hunters' dance
Piggy's glasses
the fire
represents warmth, rescue, hope, and comfort
Ralph
the hunters' dance
the fire on the top of the mountain
the beast
"...the creepers dropped their ropes like the rigging of foundered ships" is an example of this literary term.
pun
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
"Two gray trunks rubbed each other with an evil speaking that no one had noticed by day" is an example of this literary term.
personification
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
The scene in the book when Roger and Maurice ruin the littluns' sand castles and throw stones at them without hitting them is an example of
setting.
symbolism.
theme.
foreshadowing.
"The sun in the west was a drop of burning gold..." is an example of
personification.
simile.
metaphor.
hyperbole.
Simon's presentation by the author as the Christ-like figure makes the character of Simon
a form of foreshadowing.
a symbol.
a simile.
a theme for the book.
Simon's confrontation with the Lord of the Flies is an example of this type of conflict.
internal
external
Piggy's death symbolized
the end of rational civilized behavior.
a neglect for wisdom and knowledge.
the end of innocence.
all of the above.
The book The Lord of the Flies can be considered an allegory. An allegory can best be defined as...
a writing that is non-fiction in nature.
repeating sounds at the beginning of each sentence.
two words which sound alike but aren't spelled the same.
a writing which has an underlying meaning or message, such as a moral.
The masks that the boys paint onto their faces symbolize all of the following except
the savagery of the boys.
the disguise that shows that they have become "someone else" with different values and behavior norms.
a way to hide from one's conscience.
the natural goodness of man.
How does the author show us that Ralph begins to face the reality of the situation about halfway through the book?
Ralph tells the others that they will never be rescued.
Ralph begins having nightmares and crying out in his sleep.
Ralph increases his efforts to have the boys build a canoe.
Ralph becomes distressed at his filthy clothes and dirty long hair.
Who said, "Maybe there is a beast. Maybe it's only us"?
Simon
Piggy
Ralph
Maurice
Who said, "Sucks to you ass-mar"?
Percival
Piggy
Jack
Ralph
Who said, "He's a proper chief, isn't he?"
Roger
Jack
Simon
Samneric
Who said, "Fancy thinking the beast was something you could hunt and something you could kill. I am part of you"?
Samneric
Lord of the Flies
Simon
Roger
Who said, "I know about me. And him. He can't hurt you; but if you stand out of the way he'd hurt the next thing. And that's me"?
Simon
Piggy
Lord of the Flies
Jack
Who said, "I'm not going to play any longer. Not with you"?
Maurice
Ralph
Jack
Roger
Who said, "Roger sharpened a stick at both ends"?
Piggy
Lord of the Flies
Samneric
Simon
Who is described as evil and represents primordial evil/the devil?
Ralph
Roger
Jack
Lord of the Flies
Who is described as innocent and represents common people?
Littluns
SamnEric
Naval Captain
Piggy
Who is humorous and represents the tendency to follow other people?
Samneric
Percival
Maurice
Littluns
Who represents civilization and the connection to the adult world?
Littluns
The parachutist
Percival
Naval Captain
Who is sadistic and represents the tendency of humans to cruelty?
Maurice
Jack
Roger
Lord of the Flies
Who is fearful and represents the loss of identity?
Maurice
Simon
Percival
Samneric
Who represents companionship and the attempt to stay righteous?
Piggy
Samneric
Ralph
Simon
How does the character of Ralph develop throughout the novel?
Ralph's character remains stagnant and unchanged throughout the novel
Ralph's character develops from shy and introverted to confident and assertive
Ralph's character develops from kind and compassionate to cruel and heartless
Ralph's character develops from confident leader to desperate and overwhelmed
Discuss the character development of Jack in Lord of the Flies.
Jack becomes a peaceful and diplomatic leader
Jack remains a civilized choir boy throughout the novel
Jack undergoes a transformation from a civilized choir boy to a savage and power-hungry leader.
Jack has no significant character development
What societal themes are explored in Lord of the Flies?
Civilization vs. savagery, loss of innocence, inherent evil in human nature
Love and romance, political corruption, economic inequality
Survival, island life, war time incidents
Games kids play, British culture
How does the novel portray the struggle for power among the boys?
By forming a democratic government
By seeking help from the adults on the island
Through the formation of rival groups, the use of violence and manipulation, and the emergence of a dominant leader.
Through peaceful negotiations and compromise
What is the significance of isolation in Lord of the Flies?
It leads to the breakdown of societal norms and the emergence of primal instincts in the characters.
Isolation has no significance in Lord of the Flies.
It results in the characters becoming more civilized and cooperative.
It leads to the reinforcement of societal norms and the suppression of primal instincts in the characters.
How does the theme of savagery manifest in the novel?
The boys' embrace of peace and harmony
The boys' dedication to building a civilized society
The boys' descent into violence and brutality
The boys' commitment to kindness and compassion
How does the novel Lord of the Flies explore the theme of loss of innocence?
By showing the boys' transformation from civilized children to savage hunters
By depicting the boys' growth into mature and responsible adults
By illustrating the boys' ability to maintain their innocence despite the harsh conditions
Loss of innocence is not a theme in Lord of the Flies
What role does fear play in the boys' descent into savagery in Lord of the Flies?
Fear is not a significant factor in the boys' descent into savagery
Fear drives the boys to form a democratic and peaceful society
Fear fuels the boys' descent into savagery, as it leads to paranoia, irrational behavior, and violence
Fear encourages the boys to seek help from the adults on the island
How does the setting of the deserted island contribute to the plot of Lord of the Flies?
The setting has no significant impact on the plot
The isolation of the island allows for the breakdown of societal norms and the emergence of primal instincts
The island setting encourages the boys to build a civilized society
The island setting reinforces the boys' adherence to societal norms
Ralph wept at the end for ...
The end of innocence
The darkness in man's heart
The death of Piggy
All 3 other answers
What are the creepers?
bugs in the woods
vines growing out of control
Who is the Lord of the Flies?
Jack
the pig head
Ralph
Piggy
Who says, " Life...is scientific...I know there isn't no beast...but I know there isn't no fear, either...Unless we get frightened of people" (84)
Piggy
Simon
Ralph
Jack
When exploring the island, the boys stop to push a boulder over the edge of a cliff. This is most likely representative of which of the following themes?
Man's need to be saved.
Man's desire for companionship.
Man's pursuit of existential relevance.
Man's tendency to dominate his environment.
Why were the boys on the plane in the first place?
They were going home
They were on a training exercise.
They were being evacuated from war
They were transferring schools
What happened to the conch at Castle rock?
Jack steals it and calls an assembly in which all the boys vow their loyalty to Jack.
Jack grabs it out of Piggy's hangs, throws it at Piggy. It hits him in the head, he falls off the cliff and dies.
Roger snatches it when no one is expecting him, he demands the leadership position, and threatens to harm any boy who is against him.
Roger releases a bolder, and when it hits Piggy, the conch shatters into a million pieces.
The destruction of the conch is symbolic of...
the loss of civilization and order
the loss of assemblies and fun meetings
the break down of society on the island and the decent into savagery.
Both the loss of civilization and order and the break down of society on the island and the decent into savagery.
In “The Scarlet Ibis,” why is the narrator’s brother three months old before he is named?
His parents cannot agree on a name.
It is traditional to wait three months before naming a baby.
Everybody thinks that the baby will die.
The baby first has to be baptized in the church
Once Doodle has learned to walk, what motivates the narrator to persist with Doodle’s development program?
his belief in his own infallibility
his belief in Doodle’s infallibility
his sympathy for Doodle
his defiance for his parents
Which passage from “The Scarlet Ibis” best illustrates a feeling of triumph?
. . . I put him on his feet at least a hundred times each afternoon.
“And before I’ll help you down from the loft, you’re going to have to touch it.”
Finally, I could see I was licked. Doodle was my brother and he was going to cling to me forever.
There wasn’t a sound as Doodle walked slowly across the room and sat down at his place at the table.
In “The Scarlet Ibis,” with which character is the bird in the story’s title symbolically associated?
the narrator
Mama
Aunt Nicey
Doodle
In “The Scarlet Ibis,” how does the weather contribute to the atmosphere, or mood?
The weather creates a mood of confinement.
The weather seems reliable and reassuring.
The weather seems threatening and unpredictable.
The weather creates a feeling of lightheartedness.
Which passage from “The Scarlet Ibis” conveys a feeling of optimism?
Hope no longer hid in the dark palmetto thicket but perched like a cardinal in the lacy toothbrush tree, brilliantly visible.
Then when the slanted rays of the sun burned orange in the tops of the pines, we’d drop our jewels into the stream and watch them float away toward the sea.
But sometimes (like right now), as I sit in the cool, green-draped parlor, the grindstone begins to turn, and time with all its changes is ground away. . . .
. . . The peacock spread his magnificent tail, enfolding the boy gently like a closing go-to-sleep flower, burying him in the gloriously iridescent, rustling vortex.
If you were convinced of your own infallibility, which of these feelings might you have?
hesitation
puzzlement
regret
confidence
Which description might apply to an object that was positioned precariously?
teetering
centered
smoldering
decorated
What prompts the narrator to show Doodle the coffin?
The narrator thinks that Doodle will find it amusing.
He intends to shut Doodle up inside the coffin as a joke
He has a cruel streek that surfaces occasionally.
He wants to impress on Doodle how surprised they all were that Doodle survived.
In literature what is the correct term for a person, place , a thing, or event that represents both itself and a larger idea or feeling?
allegory
epic
symbol
simile
What is the main lesson of the relationship of the two brothers in "The Scarlet Ibis"?
how to appreciate a sibling relationship
how to use lying & deceit to get what you want
how to teach someone to walk
how to tease a brother or sister
Who or what is the main symbol in "The Scarlet Ibis"?
Doodle
death
the scarlet ibis
the seasons
Closely inspect this image. Which element(s) conform to the Gothic horror genre? (Tick all that apply.)
Characters
Setting
Atmosphere
Language
Which types of weather might conform with horror? (Tick all that apply.)
Fog
Steady rain
Afternoon sun
Evening storms
"It was already one in the morning; the rain pattered dismally against the panes, and my candle was nearly burnt out, when, by the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open."
Read the passage and identify which conventions of Gothic horror are present. (Tick all that apply.)
A damsel in distress
A haunted setting
Gloomy weather
Darkness
A monster
What is the goal of the horror genre?
The entertain the reader
To make the reader laugh
To make the reader feel scared
To give the reader nightmares
This subgenre of horror deals with common themes such as romance, decay, and haunted homes.
supernatural horror
non-supernatural horror
gothic horror
non-gothic horror
What are some literary conventions and author might use in a horror story? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.
dark colors
black and white colors only
an isolated setting
situation start extraordinary but become ordinary
the story might have a cliffhanger ending
How does and author build suspense? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY!
Mood
Tone
Foreshadowing
Flashback
Setting
What is foreshadowing?
the atmosphere of a text
when a writer gives a hint to the reader about upcoming events
where and when a story takes place
the use of figurative language to add descriptive details
What is mood?
the atmosphere of a text
when a writer gives a hint to the reader about upcoming events
where and when a story takes place
the use of figurative language to add descriptive details
Character matching
represents savagery and anarchy
Jack
represents goodness, "Christ-like figure"
Simon
represents democracy & civilization
Ralph
represents knowledge & intelligence
Piggy
