WorksheetsCasey at the Bat Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. What is the rhyme scheme in each stanza?
a)
a. ABAB
b)
b. ABBA
c)
c. ABCB
d)
d. AABB
2.
2. Line 34: Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore;
This line contains which type of figurative language?
a)
a. hyperbole
b)
b. onomatopoeia
c)
c. metaphor
d)
d. simile
3.
3. Read line 34 again in the previous question. What sound device is used in all of these words? beating, storm, stern, distant
a)
a. alliteration
b)
b. onomatopoeia
c)
c. consonance
d)
d. assonance
4.
4. From line 18, the words rumble and rattle contain which of the following? Choose 2 answers.
a)
a. alliteration
b)
b. onomatopoeia
c)
c. end rhyme
d)
d. complete rhyme
5.
5. Lines 15 and 16 end with the words occurred and third. These two words make which type of rhyme?
a)
a. complete rhyme
b)
b. partial rhyme
6.
6. Lines 37 and 38 end with the words shone and on. These two words make which type of rhyme?
a)
a. complete rhyme
b)
b. partial rhyme
7.
7. Line 46: “He POUNDS with cruel vengeance his bat UPON the PLATE;
All of the words written in all CAPS include which device?
a)
a. assonance
b)
b. consonance
c)
c. allteration
d)
d. onomatopoeia
8.
8. Line 36: “And it’s likely they’d HAVE killed HIM HAD not Casey raised HIS HAND.”
All of the words written in all CAPS include which sound device?
a)
a. assonance
b)
b. consonance
c)
c. alliteration
d)
d. onomatopoeia
9.
9. Line 16: “There was Blakey safe at second, and Flynn a-huggin’ third.”
Which words in this line contain assonance?
a)
a. safe, second
b)
b. second, and, Flynn, a-huggin'
c)
c. Blakey, safe
d)
d. was, safe, second
10.
10. Line 9: But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,
Assonance can be found in these three words: preceded, Casey, and ________.
a)
a. Flynn
b)
b. did
c)
c. Jimmy
d)
d. Blake
11.
11. “Casey at the Bat” is a …
a)
a. free verse poem.
b)
b. limerick.
c)
c. sonnet.
d)
d. narrative poem.
12.
12. Which character traits below best describe Casey in the poem?
a)
a. athletic and modest
b)
b. proud and arrogant
c)
c. careless and lazy
d)
d. tall and handsome
13.
13. Which text evidence below best supports your answer to #12?
a)
a. “That ain’t my style,” said Casey. “Strike one!” the umpire said.
b)
b. For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
c)
c. For there seemed but little chance of Casey getting to the bat.
d)
d. They thought, “If only Casey could but get a whack, at that,”
14.
14. Which sentence best summarizes the fourth stanza of the poem?
a)
a. Casey will get a chance to bat after all.
b)
b. Flynn and Blake did surprisingly well at bat, leaving Flynn on third and Blake on second.
c)
c. The fans went nuts when they realized that Casey was up to bat next.
d)
d. Flynn and Blake were both very weak players, and the crowd doubted their abilities to make it on base.
15.
15. How does stanza 1 contribute to the development of the plot?
a)
a. Stanza 1 introduces important characters.
b)
b. Stanza 1 describes the complications that will arise later.
c)
c. Stanza 1 includes the exposition and sets the mood.
d)
d. Stanza 1 creates suspense that builds towards the climax.
16.
16. Which line of the poem shows that the crowd believed in Casey’s ability?
a)
a. ”We’d put up even money now, with Casey at the bat.”
b)
b. Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt;
c)
c. And they knew that Casey wouldn’t let that ball go by again.
d)
d. all of these
17.
17. Which of these statements is a theme of “Casey at the Bat”?
a)
a. Every game has a winner and a loser; some you win, some you lose.
b)
b. The team with the most talent always wins.
c)
c. If your team is losing a game, it’s a good idea to leave early.
d)
d. all of these
18.
18. Read this excerpt from the poem:
There was ease in Casey’s manner as he stepped into his place;
There was pride in Casey’s bearing and a smile lit Casey’s face.
The author’s repeated use of the /s/ sound is ________________.
a)
a. alliteration
b)
b. onomatopoeia
c)
c. consonance
d)
d. assonance
19.
19. Reread the excerpt in the previous question. What effect does this sound device have on the poem when it is read aloud?
a)
a. It makes each syllable sound harsh.
b)
b. It helps the words and lines flow together smoothly.
c)
c. It creates a peaceful mood.
d)
d.It adds humor.
20.
20. Why did the author likely write this poem?
a)
a. To entertain baseball fans and those who love the sport.
b)
b. To encourage people to go to baseball games.
c)
c. To describe what winning a big game feels like.
d)
d. To explain to people how to play baseball.
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