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Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
Who is the author of "The Fall of the House of Usher"?
Stephen King
Julio Cortázar
Edgar Allan Poe
Sparky Sweets
Which of the following contains the element of madness and mental anguish (negative thoughts that stress a person out)?
"The writer spoke of acute bodily illness—of a mental disorder which oppressed him—and of an earnest desire to see me, as his best and indeed his only personal friend..." (par.2)
"The room in which I found myself was very large and lofty. The windows were long, narrow, and pointed..." (par. 6)
"At the request of Usher, I personally aided him in the arrangements for the temporary entombment. The body having been encoffined, we two alone bore it to its rest." (par.28)
"As if a shield of brass had indeed, at the moment, fallen heavily upon a floor of silver—I became aware of a distinct, hollow, metallic, and clangorous, yet apparently muffled, reverberation" (par.45)
What themes are explored in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?
Romantic love and betrayal
Hope and redemption
Gothic atmosphere, mental and physical decay, isolation and madness
Adventure and exploration
Which of the following is NOT an element of Gothic literature?
sunny meadows
What does the crumbling mansion symbolize in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?
The mental state of the Usher family
The isolation of the characters
The dark and gothic atmosphere
The characters' inner turmoil
What is the driving force in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?
Love
Fear
Greed
Jealousy
What is the role of art in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'?
To depict the inner turmoil and psychological state of the characters
To create a dark and haunting atmosphere
To serve as a means of escape from the oppressive environment
To reveal the secrets of the House of Usher
Why did Roderick Usher place his sister in a coffin in the family vault?
He thought she would be a zombie
He thought there were grave differs
He thought doctors would examine or steal the body
He wanted to be closer to his sister even in death
How does Roderick Usher die?
a door falls on him
His sister falls on him (causing a heart attack from fear)
The walls of the house fall on him
The Narrator kills him
What is the large noticeable feature about the outside of the house?
a fissure
fungi
vacant, eye like windows
ugly trees
What are the two artistic expressions Roderick performs?
Musician
Artist/Painter
Dancer
Actor
This word means face
cataleptical
countenance
hideous
emaciated
What happens to the house in the end of the story?
it was built again
it was cleaned by Roderick
it cracks along the break in the frame and crumbles to the ground
it decays and Madeline runs away
Madeline Usher has taken ill with a mysterious sickness called
catalepsy
catalepsis
chickenpox
allergy
How does the narrator describe Roderick Usher?
tall and thin
pale, gloomy and mysterious
pale, tall and funny
crazy and faunny
Who is the narrator of the story?
He is anonymous
He is Roderick
He is Edgar Allan Poe
She is Madeline´s doctor
What did the narrator notice when he helped place Madeline's body in the tomb?
Her eyes were open
Her cheeks were rosy
She was still breathing
Her body smelled horribly
What does antiquity mean?
Young age
Old age
Middle age
Very great age
What is the name of Usher's improvised poem?
The Palace on the Hill
The Haunted Palace
The Haunted House
The Fallen Ruler
What happens in Usher's poem?
A knight fights a dragon.
A palace is invaded by evil.
A woman is buried alive.
An evil palace is saved by good forces.
Before he enters the Usher mansion, the narrator notes "a barely imperceptible fissure" in the building, an example of
foreshadowing.
false clue.
vivid detail.
the use of local color.
The total collapse of the Usher mansion at the end complete of the story best supports the idea that
brothers and sisters should not live together.
old friends are often dangerous.
a mind without a firm base is in reality will evenfualt destroy itself
a woman should not be believed when she pretends to suffer from illnesses.
Allusion
a reference to someone or something in history, literature, etc.
repetitive vowel sounds
a magic trick
descriptive words
Foreshadow
the person telling the story
the "bad guy" character
the "good guy" character
the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot
Setting
Where and When the story takes place
the feeling or mood of the story
the "bad guy" character
the "good guy" character
Personification
the vantage point from which the writer tells a story.
a figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings,thoughts, or attitudes.
the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot.
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
Symbol
a person,place,thing, or event that has meaning in itself and that also stands for something more than itself.
the vantage point from which the writer tells a story.
the association and emotional overtones that have become attached to a word or phrase, in addition to its strict dictionary definition.
the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Connotation
the association and emotional overtones that have become attached to a word or phrase, in addition to its strict dictionary definition.
the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
the vantage point from which the writer tells a story.
a person,place,thing, or event that has meaning in itself and that also stands for something more than itself.
Denotation
the mood or feeling created in a piece of writing.
the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
the association and emotional overtones that have become attached to a word or phrase, in addition to its strict dictionary definition.
the use of language to evoke a picture or a concrete sensation of a person, a thing, a place, or an experience.
Chronological Order
the vantage point from which the writer tells a story.
the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot.
the arrangement of things following one after another in time.
the time and location in which a story takes place.
Which of the following is the most accurate description of what happens to Madeline Usher in "The fall of the House Usher"?
She appears to die, is mistakenly entombed, but then revives and forces her way to freedom before dying.
She pretends to de, is taken for dead and is buried , but then emerges from her crypt to destroy the house.
What does "doughty" mean?
Brave
Lighted
Wing
Inanimate objects
What does "miasma" mean?
Unwholesome atmosphere
Brave
Determined stubbornness
Inanimate objects
What does "incubus" refer to?
Something nightmarishly burdensome
A discussion or conference
Lighted
Wing
What is a "donjon-keep"?
Inner storage room of a castle
Odd, unexpected actions
A discussion or conference
Unwholesome atmosphere
What does "inorganization" refer to?
Inanimate objects
Brave
Lighted
Wing
What does "pertinacity" mean?
Determined stubbornness
Odd, unexpected actions
A discussion or conference
Something nightmarishly burdensome
What does "litten" mean?
Lighted
Brave
Wing
Inanimate objects
What does "Porphyrogene" mean?
Born to royalty
Determined stubbornness
Unwholesome atmosphere
Inner storage room of a castle
What does "pinion" refer to?
Wing
Brave
Lighted
Inanimate objects
What does the term "seraph" mean?
Wing
Angel
Brave
Inanimate objects
What is "ideality"?
Something that is real and tangible
Something that is ideal or has no reality
Something that is flawed and imperfect
Something that is practical and useful
What does "cataleptical" mean?
In a state of heightened awareness
In a state of deep sleep
In a state in which consciousness and feeling are suddenly and temporarily lost and the muscles become rigid
In a state of extreme excitement
What does "supposititious" mean?
Certain
Supposed
Proven
Confirmed
What does "affection" mean in this context?
Love and care
Affliction; illness
Happiness and joy
Anger and frustration
What is "Arabesque"?
Simple and plain design
Of complex and elaborate design; ornate
Modern and minimalistic design
Basic and straightforward design
What does "gossamer" mean?
Heavy and thick
Light and delicate, like a cobweb
Rough and coarse
Strong and sturdy
What does "cadaverousness" refer to?
Quality of being like a living body
Quality of being like a dead body
Quality of being like a healthy body
Quality of being like a young body
What is the meaning of "ennuye or ennui"?
French for "happy"
French for "excited"
French for "bored"
French for "angry"
What does "phantasmagoric" mean?
Realistic and practical
Fantastic or dreamlike
Ordinary and mundane
Logical and rational
What is a "tarn"?
A large river
A small lake
A deep ocean
A wide stream
Tell whether the following sentence is an independent or a dependent clause:
After we left the party
dependent
independent
Tell whether the following sentence is an independent or a dependent clause:
The plane took off an hour and a half late
dependent
independent
Where should the comma be placed in the following sentence? Because softball is such a fun sport many people joined the team.
Because, softball is such a fun sport many people joined the team.
Because softball is such a fun sport, many people joined the team.
Because softball is such a fun sport many, people joined the team.
Read the following passage.
"...after we placed the lady Madeline within the vault, a tumultuous storm raged on outside."
Which answer BEST DESCRIBES the meaning of the passage?
A very loud, and big storm was going on outside the house
Madeline was put outside in the storm
A big, but quiet storm was going on outside
There was a storm in the vault where they put Madeline
How is it possible that Madeline showed up outside the door at the end of the story?
She was actually alive and escaped out of the vault.
She was a ghost who had come back to haunt her brother.
She was actually alive, but she was a ghost at the same time.
She escaped the vault and decided to run away.
How does the narrator feel when he arrives?
He is excited to meet his friend
He is scared to approach this house, he feels ill-at-ease.
He decides to go back but a servant convinces him to stay.
He remembers the delightful moments he and Roderick spent together.
Which of the following is Most Likely the meaning "futile" as it is used in the following excerpt:
In the manner of my friend I was at once struck with an
incoherence—an inconsistency; and I soon found this to arise from
a series of feeble and futile struggles to overcome an habitual
trepidancy—an excessive nervous agitation.
unnecessary
weak
ineffective
unimportant
Which of the following is Most Likely the meaning of "similitude" as it the word is used in the following excerpt?
A striking
similitude between the brother and sister now first arrested my
attention; and Usher, divining, perhaps, my thoughts, murmured
out some few words from which I learned that the deceased
and himself had been twins, and that sympathies of a scarcely
intelligible nature had always existed between them.
relationship
resemblance
alikeness
likeness
Name these famous Halloween movie characters?
Chucky
Beetlejuice
Michael Myers
Match the following:
Iron Man
Black Widow
The Hulk
HawkEye
Captain America
Decide what STRUCTURE OF THE SENTENCE is used in the given below.
Thomas passed the test because he studied hard
and understood the material.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence
Decide what STRUCTURE OF THE SENTENCE is used in the given below.
The teacher walked into the classroom, greeted the students, and took the attendance.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence
Decide what STRUCTURE OF THE SENTENCE is used in the given below.
Gab still played football, yet he needed to be early for his class.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence
Decide what STRUCTURE OF THE SENTENCE is used in the given below.
When we won the debate championship last year, our group danced for joy, and our classmates and teachers hooted.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence
Decide what STRUCTURE OF THE SENTENCE is used in the given below.
Jack Sparrow lost his treasure map, but he still found the buried treasure.
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence
What struture of sentence contains two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Dependent clauses can refer to the subject (who, which) the sequence/time (since, while), or the causal elements (because, if) of the independent clause?
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence
What structure of sentence contains at least one independent clause and at least one dependent clause?
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence
What struture of sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it may also have an object and modifiers. However, it contains only one independent clause?
Simple Sentence
Compound Sentence
Complex Sentence
Compound-Complex Sentence
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.
I admire the man who jumped on the subway tracks to rescue a stranger. He was certainly ________________.
foolhearty
courageous
rash
reckless
Read the sentences. What is the difference between the words mortified and embarrassed?
A. Sam was mortified when he was called to come up onstage during the assembly.
B. Sam was embarrassed when he was called to come up onstage during the assembly.
"Mortified" is an antonym of "embarrassed".
"Embarrassed is more intense and has more negative connotation than "mortified".
"Mortified" is more intense and has more negative connotation than "embarrassed".
"Mortified" and "embarrassed" have different denotations.
Match the following words to the appropriate connotation
POSITIVE
guest
NEGATIVE
intruder
NEUTRAL
visitor
The emotional atmosphere of a text often established through descriptions of the setting
Tone
Mood
Symbolism
Imagery
Markings, elements, objects, or even colors that are used to represent ideas or concepts.
Symbolism
Connotation
Mood
Tone
The narrator is a character in the story who can reveal only personal thoughts and feelings. Uses pronouns: “me,” “I,” and “we.”
1st Person Point of View
3rd Person Point of View
2nd Person Point of View
A universal message about life often implied by an author.
Archetype
Theme
Main Idea
Tone
You read a fiction book for fun. The purpose of the book is to...
entertain
persuade
inform
express feelings
It was a glorious morning in Alabama. The sun was shining through the trees. Alan couldn't wait to find his fishing pole and call his friend Sam to go fishing. They had a great time on these early morning fishing trips. They took their dogs with them and the dogs would swim in the lake while they fished. It was so funny to watch those dogs paddle around the lake.
Why did the author write this text?
to inform the reader about the weather in Alabama
to entertain the reader with a fictional story
to persuade the reader to move to Alabama
to express her feelings about fishing
HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ 17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!
What is the purpose of this passage?
to Inform
to Entertain
to Persuade
to Express
A wave is any movement that carries energy. Some waves carry energy through water. Others carry energy through gases, like air, or solid materials. If you drop a rock into a pool of water, a wave, or ripple of energy, skims across the pool's surface. In the same way, an underwater earthquake can release energy into ocean water. Then it carries a giant wave, or tsunami, across the surface until it hits land.
If you hear a clap of thunder, sound waves (or vibrations) have carried the crashing BOOM to your ears. Sound waves speed through the air at about 1,100 feet (335 meters) per second.
Light also travels through the air in waves. They travel at more than 186,000 miles (300 million meters) per second. So the light waves from a flash of lightning reach your eyes before that clap of thunder reaches your ears!
Electrons travel in waves, too. They move back and forth in a solid wire, sending waves of electricity so you can turn on a light during the storm!
What is the author's most important purpose for writing the selection?
to persuade readers to throw rocks into the water
to entertain readers with the legend of Wally Wave
to teach readers how to use a surfboard to ride waves
to inform readers about different kinds of waves
What planet is the closest to earth?
Venus
Mars
Saturn
Earth
What is -32 ?
6
-6
9
-9
How many hearts does an Octopus have?
1
3
5
7
What year did the Titanic sink?
1899
1912
1910
1919
In hockey, which of the following is not a penalty?
High Sticking
Icing
Slashing
Tripping
Who sings "Boys 'Round Here"?
Jason Aldean
Thomas Rhett
Blake Shelton
Luke Bryan
When applying makeup, what do you put on first?
Highlight
Shadow
Foundation
Contour
What is this logo?
redbull
starbucks
monster
What color is the balloon on the school bus?
santa claws
orange green
white blue
red yellow
Identify this symbol
Dal Segno Symbol
Coda SYmbol
Treble Clef
Bass Clef
Name this painting
Pain
The Farewells
The Scream
Terror on The Bridge
Which of the following is a turkey track?
How many differences between the picture on the left and the one on the right?
7
5
3
1
How many animals are in this picture?
12
8
7
4
What Christmas movie is this?
Elf
The Polar Express
Home Alone
The Grinch
What is the maximum number of hits per side in volleyball?
4
2
1
3
Whats this game?
Roblox
minecraft
fortnite
i donno
¿Qué día se celebra la Navidad?
25 de diciembre
01 de enero
06 de enero
31 de diciembre
What do the Olympic Rings represent?
The 5 medals that are given out to the top 5 athletes in each event.
The 5 traditional sports in all Winter and Summer Olympics.
The first 5 countries to compete in the Modern Olympics.
The continents of the world.
Which image is larger?
Top
Bottom
LEFT
MIDDLE
RIGHT
Which one Is A SMOKE GRENADE
What is the dogs name in modern warfare?
Zeus
Soup
Ghost
Riley
This bait and fish is it
bass and crankbait
pike and crankbait
bluegill and crankbait
shark and crankbait
Match the following logos with relevant brands.
Nike
Addidas
Converse
Puma
Reebok
Match the following logos with relevant brands.
Lexus
Toyota
Honda
Audi
Mercedes-Benz
Match these superheroes with their real names
Falcon
Sam Wilson
Black Widow
Natalia Romanova
Captain America
Steve Rogers
Hulk
Bruce Banner
Spider-Man
Peter Parker
Match the following
occurs when the ball carrier throws the football to a teammate in a direction parallel to or away from the opponents' goal line
Lateral Pass
A certain down in which the distance between the line of scrimmage and the end zone is less than 10 yards.
4th & Goal
occurs when a player who has possession and control of the ball loses it before being tackled, scoring, or going out of bounds
Fumble
