Worksheets9th and 10th Grade grade Midterm Prep (24-25)
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 15mins
Excerpt:
"Elizabeth Bennet had been obliged, by the scarcity of gentlemen, to sit down for two dances; and during part of that time, Mr. Darcy had been standing near enough for her to hear a conversation between him and Mr. Bingley, who came from the dance for a few minutes, to press his friend to join it. Mr. Darcy had looked at her only to criticize. Elizabeth remained with no very cordial feelings towards him." (Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice)
What does the excerpt reveal about Elizabeth Bennet's character?
A. She is shy and prefers to avoid social events.
B. She is perceptive and holds strong opinions about others.
C. She is indifferent to social norms and expectations.
D. She is eager to gain Mr. Darcy’s approval.
Excerpt:
"The green light at the end of Daisy’s dock glowed dimly across the bay, a constant reminder of Gatsby’s unrelenting hope for the future." (F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby)
Question 2:
What does the green light symbolize in the excerpt?
A. Gatsby’s wealth and success.
B. Daisy’s affection for Gatsby.
C. Gatsby’s dreams and unattainable aspirations.
D. The division between East Egg and West Egg.
"I saw my life branching out before me like the green fig tree in the story. From the tip of every branch, like a fat purple fig, a wonderful future beckoned and winked. One fig was a husband and a happy home and children, and another fig was a famous poet and another fig was a brilliant professor...but as I sat there, unable to decide, the figs began to wrinkle and go black, and one by one, they plopped to the ground at my feet."
—Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar
What does the narrator experience in this excerpt?
A. Deciding which path in life to pursue.
B. Choosing between fun family experiences or what career to pursue.
C. Balancing personal desires with societal expectations.
D. Accepting the consequences of past decisions.
"The waves crashed against the side of the lifeboat, threatening to capsize it. Pi clung to the edge, his eyes scanning the horizon for any sign of rescue, while the tiger growled low from its corner of the boat." (Yann Martel, Life of Pi)
Question 4:
The waves crashing against the boat illustrated in the excerpt best shows:
A. Pi’s stubborn nature.
B. The struggle of survival against nature’s harsh conditions.
C. that tigers are easily discomforted by inclement weather.
D. People are willing to put themselves in dangerous situations for an adrenaline rush.
"But I reckon I got to light out for the Territory ahead of the rest, because Aunt Sally she’s going to adopt me and civilize me, and I can’t stand it. I been there before." (Mark Twain, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn)
What central idea does the excerpt convey?
A. Breaking away from societal norms is essential to achieving personal freedom.
B. The discomfort that comes from change is inevitable
C. Family and home provide stability, but they can also feel restrictive.
D. The journey of growing up involves following societal expectations and supporting a common good instead of one's own path.
Excerpt:
“Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all.”
—Emily Dickinson
Question:
What does the simile “Hope is the thing with feathers” most suggest about hope?
A. Hope is fragile and easily broken.
B. Hope is as free and uplifting as a bird.
C. Hope requires constant care and feeding.
D. Hope is a fleeting and momentary feeling.
Excerpt:
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity…”
—Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities
How does the juxtaposition in this excerpt emphasize the central theme?
A. By illustrating the contrast between personal and societal struggles.
B. By showing how extremes can coexist within the same period.
C. By criticizing the decisions made during this era.
D. By suggesting that history often repeats itself in cycles.
Excerpt:
“All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts...”
—William Shakespeare, As You Like It
In the line, “All the world's a stage,” what idea about life does the author most likely convey?
A. Life is a series of unpredictable events.
B. People play different roles throughout their lives.
C. Life is dictated by strict rules, like a script.
D. People are performers who must entertain others.
"The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company."
—William Wordsworth, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
How does the poet use personification in this excerpt?
A. "The waves beside them danced."
B. "Out-did the sparkling waves in glee."
C. "A poet could not but be gay."
D. "In such a jocund company."
