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End of Semester Test Prep 8G

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

She ___________________ searched through her bag for the car keys, knowing she was already late for the meeting.

a)

smugly

b)

doubiously

c)

frantically

d)

vindictively

e)

loudly

2.

The chef ______________ presented his dish, confident it would outshine his competitors' efforts.

a)

frantically

b)

vindictively

c)

greedily

d)

dubiously

e)

smugly

3.

The diplomat negotiated a peace treaty that included ______________________ for the displaced communities, ensuring they would receive the resources to rebuild their lives.

a)

rubbish

b)

compensation

c)

pouches

d)

mentors

e)

antimacassars

4.

Match the following

a)

In a literary setting, _________ refers to the structured sequence of events and actions that make up the narrative of a story.

1.

plot

b)

A ________ is a universal and recurring symbol, character type, theme, or narrative pattern that serves as a foundational element in storytelling, resonating across cultures and historical periods.

2.

literary archetype

c)

A sophisticated narrative technique used by authors to provide subtle hints, clues, or indications about significant events or outcomes that will unfold later in the story.

3.

foreshadowing

d)

It is a universal template that outlines the archetypal journey of a hero as they undergo transformation through trials, challenges, and self-discovery.

4.

monomyth

e)

Refers to the multidimensional framework within which a narrative unfolds, encompassing the physical, temporal, cultural, and psychological contexts that shape the story's atmosphere, character behavior, and thematic resonance

5.

setting

5.

Which scholar is most closely associated with the monomyth?

a)

Sigmund Freud

b)

Carl Jung

c)

Roland Barthes

d)

Joseph Campbell

e)

Arthur Schopenhauer

6.

Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings epitomizes the (a)   figure, offering guidance and moral clarity to Frodo.

7.

The concept of the (a)   suggests that all heroic tales share a cyclical journey involving departure, initiation, and return.

8.

Isaac Asimov's works are foundational to ___________________, particularly his exploration of robotics and the ethical dilemmas they present.

a)

horror fiction

b)

historical fiction

c)

realistic fiction

d)

romance fiction

e)

science fiction

9.

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein explores the _______________ of the mad scientist defying natural laws.

a)

setting

b)

archetype

c)

hero

d)

mentor

e)

foreshadowing

10.

In third-person limited point of view, the narrator:

a)

Reveals the inner thoughts and feelings of one character at a time.

b)

Directly addresses the audience.

c)

Knows everything about every character in the story.

d)

Only describes the events and actions without revealing thoughts.

11.

The scientist dismissed the unverified claims as ___________________, insisting on evidence-backed conclusions.

a)

fate

b)

pranks

c)

compensation

d)

rubbish

e)

talismans

12.

The dictator's __________________ policies punished dissenters harshly, instilling fear across the nation.

a)

smug

b)

dubious

c)

avaricious

d)

vindictive

e)

hospitable

13.

She ____________________ a formal apology from her colleague for the offensive remark made during the meeting.

a)

spoiled

b)

demanded

c)

clogged

d)

grimaced

e)

harassed

14.

After sitting out in the sun all day, the fish became (a)   and had to be discarded.

15.

The prisoners endured _________________ conditions, confined to tiny cells with minimal food and water.

a)

vindictive

b)

avaricious

c)

doughty

d)

oppressive

e)

smug

16.

A theme is a universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature.

Which of the following is NOT a theme of “The Monkey's Paw”?

a)

The consequences of tampering with fate.

b)

The unpredictability of life and death.

c)

The dangers of greed and desire.

d)

The power of love to conquer all obstacles.

e)

Family and relationships

17.

Which statement best describes Mister Toussaint’s conflict?

a)
  1. Mister Toussaint loses control of his home when his trashcan takes over.

b)

Mister Toussaint’s smart refrigerator disposes of his groceries and orders new ones.

c)

Mister Toussaint receives a trick product that interferes with all his smart appliances.

d)

Mister Toussaint’s “stupid” toaster fails to connect with the smart appliances in his home.

18.

True or False: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein blends the subgenres of Horror Fiction and Science Fiction.

a)

true

b)

false

19.

The __________________ professor wandered into the wrong lecture hall, oblivious to the puzzled students staring at him.

a)

smug

b)

oppressive

c)

absent-minded

d)

avaricious

e)

spoiled

20.

How does Mister Toussaint’s attitude toward the toaster evolve?

a)

By the end of the story, Mister Toussaint wishes that the toaster were “smart.”

b)

At first, Mister Toussaint thinks the toaster is “stupid,” but then he realizes its value.

c)

Early in the story, Mister Toussaint is sentimental about the toaster, but later he asks the firefighters to take it away.

d)

D) Until Mister Toussaint realizes he can integrate the toaster with his other appliances, he is worried about bringing it home.

21.

The novel depicts the ___________________ realities of poverty and the struggle for survival in urban slums.

a)

oppressive

b)

vindictive

c)

avaricious

d)

dubious

e)

frivolous

22.

Match the following:

a)

verb

1.

sniff

b)

adjective

2.

avaricious

c)

adverb

3.

frantically

d)

noun

4.

pouch

23.

Match the following:

a)

adverb

1.

smugly

b)

adjective

2.

hospitable

c)

verb

3.

clog

d)

noun

4.

beverage