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Unit 4 Topic 7 Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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1.

What is the definition of sabotage?

a)

deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage

b)

to uplift another person through encouragement and cheer

c)

to come to a peaceful military agreement

d)

to feel anxious and overwhelmed

2.

What is the definition of interception?

a)

anxiety or dismay

b)

a small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind. 

c)

obstruct (someone or something) so as to prevent them from continuing to a destination

d)

seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution

3.

How might you feel if you experience consternation?

a)

happy

b)

excited

c)

surprised

d)

anxious

4.

Which image best represents an example of the word flurry?

a)

b)

c)

d)

5.

What was an example of a hindrance from the story "Harrison Bergeron"? Choose all that apply.

a)

the television performance

b)

the loud noises in George's ears

c)

the bags on top of the ballerinas heads

d)

George and Hazel's home

6.

What does hyperbole mean?

a)

understatement

b)

exaggeration

c)

comparisons

d)

sensory details

7.

What is an example of a hyperbole?

a)

You are an angel.

b)

The grass felt soft on my bare feet.

c)

It is going to take one million years for this week to end.

d)

I didn't have a bad day.

8.

What does litotes mean?

a)

comparing two unalike things

b)

personification

c)

form of understatement where negative words are used to say something positive

d)

a footnote in a science fiction story

9.

Which of the following is an example of litotes?

a)

I didn't hate it when we I realized I could sleep in.

b)

You are as funny as a standup comedian.

c)

The sun kissed the sky.

d)

I am so hungry I could eat an elephant.

10.

What do the stories "The Censors" and "Harrison Bergeron" have in common?

a)

Both stories are based on real life events.

b)

Both stories have happy endings.

c)

Both stories reflect people that fear an authoritarian government.

d)

The stories are written by the same authors.

11.

What is a theme from the poem "Advice to Those Who Will Serve Time in Prison"?

a)

Never give up hope.

b)

It is okay to give up sometimes.

c)

Prison

d)

fear

12.

Why do authors include satire within their writing?

a)

because it sells more books

b)

to add imagery to a text

c)

to point out the flaws in society

d)

to make their writing easier to understand