WorksheetsAllusion quiz - 2024
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
In Greek mythology, King Midas is granted his wish that everything he touches turn to gold.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
When it comes to starting new businesses, Elon Musk seems to have a Midas touch.
fortunate
unusual
unfortunate
usual
In one of Aesop's fables, four animals go hunting under the assumption that they will split their prize equally, but the lion, the most powerful animal, takes more than the other members of the group.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
My older brother takes the lion's share of the space in our bedroom.
an equal amount
a tiny bit
an even split
the largest portion
The comic book superhero Spider-Man possesses a spidey sense that warns him of impending trouble.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Luther picked up his pace on the trail as his spidey sense began to tingle.
sense of smell
sense of danger
sense of wonder
sense of pride
In a catalog that accompanied an exhibit of his work, pop artist Andy Warhol said, "In the future, everybody will be world-famous for fifteen minutes," meaning that fame would be briefly available even to those who did nothing spectacular.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Jennifer had her fifteen minutes of fame when her video of kayaking with dolphins went viral.
lengthy experience being famous
extraordinary effort
temporary moment of celebrity status
known by all forever
Joseph Heller coined the term "catch-22" in his 1961 novel of the same name. In the novel, if an army pilot wants to avoid dangerous missions, he must be deemed mentally unfit; however, his desire to stay safe proves his sanity, so he can never be excused from a mission. Heller called this sort of predicament or dilemma a catch-22.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Anthony described the situation he was facing with his boss as a catch-22.
win-win
victory
no-win
defeat
In a well-known folktale, Chicken Little is accidentally hit by something and jumps to the conclusion that the sky is falling and that she must spread the news of imminent disaster.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
The weather forecast called for clear skies, making my grandfather look like Chicken Little.
a person who spreads alarming news of imminent danger
a person who greets trouble with optimism
a person who is slow to adapt
a person who spreads rumors about others
In a biblical parable, a Samaritan selflessly stops to help an enemy who has been beaten and stranded on the side of a road.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
A Good Samaritan jumped in when my grocery bag broke and the contents spilled all over the sidewalk.
a person who enjoys interacting with others
a person who plays tricks on others
a person who takes advantage of others
a person who goes out of the way to help another
In Greek mythology, a mythical bird called the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before bursting into flames at its death. However, it soon rises from its own ashes and is reborn.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Fans debated whether their team would rise from the ashes.
surprise an opponent
be consistently successful
never win
come back from defeat
An understanding, belief, or information that is understood by an entire culture or society:
Theme
Reference
Collective Conscious
Bias
Zombies ate my brain
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Lucy warned her youngest son not to cry wolf while wrestling with his older brother.
What does the word "ALLUSION" mean?
hinting at events that will happen later in the story
citing evidence word-for-word, with quotation marks and page numbers
reference to a well-known person, place, thing, or idea of significance
clearly stating the meaning of a word
What should you do if you know that an allusion is being used, but you do not know what it means?
Throw a tantrum
Look it up
Skip it
Take a wild guess
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Investors should have seen the writing on the wall.
What is the meaning of the allusion?
Ask me anything; I'm like Google over here.
I can search answers
I know all the answers
I don't know anything
I have some answers
In the story A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, a penny-pinching and bitter Ebenezer Scrooge values money more than people.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Our neighbor has a reputation for being a Scrooge, so we don't even stop at his door any more when we're fundraising.
generous
kind
stingy
jealous
