WorksheetsFrom The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 30mins
QUESTION ONE ON THE QUIZ: In paragraph 7, Don Quixote refers to a giant out of Greek mythology. How does this detail help develop the theme?
A. by linking Greek and medieval cultures
B. by emphasizing the dangers involved in fighting giants
C. by adding another dimension of fantasy
D. by linking Don Quixote's own defeat to the defeat of gods
QUESTION TWO FROM THE QUIZ: What effect does paragraph 4 have on the plot?
It decreases the conflict.
It heightens the tension.
It creates surprise.
It adds mystery.
QUESTION THREE FROM THE QUIZ: PART A; Which sentence states a theme of the text?
a) Friends help people know right from wrong
b) Some people see the world as they wish to see it
c) Always live your life as if it were a great battle between good and evil
d) Do not expect everything to turn out as planned
QUESTION THREE FROM THE QUIZ PART B: Which excerpt from the text supports the correct answer in QUESTION THREE PART A?
"As they were thus conversing........
"...for it is lawful war, and doing God....
"..for matters of war are, of all others, most subject to...
"Now I truly believe, and it is most.....
QUESTION FOUR FROM THE QUIZ PART A: What does the second scene of the drama reveal about Jamie and Devon?
They have very little free time.
They dislike their summer jobs.
They have spent a lot of time online.
They have been avoiding Dan’s calls.
QUESTION FOUR FROM THE QUIZ PART B: Which excerpt from the drama BEST supports your answer to Part A of Question Four?
I tried again that night, but he didn’t answer. I forgot about the time difference between the US and Japan.
Do you think he’s going to be upset that we haven’t really made an effort the past couple of weeks?
I’m not sure . . . I mean, I’m not mad at you that you haven’t really answered most of my texts since you started the internship.
And I’m not mad at you or Dan. We’re just all so much busier than we’d thought we would be.
QUESTION FIVE: Which sentence BEST describes the function of the drama's setting?
A. The changes in setting reflect the characters' growth over time
B. The setting creates a mood that is at first comfortable then stifling
C. The stark setting allows the characters' unique personalities to emerge
D. The setting serves as a meeting place amid the characters' changing lives
QUESTION SIX PART A: Why did the author choose to have Dan enter the scene after Devon and Jamie have a conversation?
to contrast their concerns with his joyful entrance
to surprise the reader with his unexpected arrival
to enhance the sense of dread the characters feel
to create a comfortable mood that he then disrupts
QUESTION SIX PART B: Which excerpt from the drama BEST supports the answer in part A?
He throws his arms around Devon. Devon shoots Jamie a confused look.
DEVON: Hey, Dan! You're energetic for someone who just got off a long flight.
He scrolls through some pictures on his phone.
DAN: [shrugs and smiles] What can I say? I was wrong!
Based on the text, A Summer Apart, what would be another universal theme throughout the excerpt of the play?
the nature of humanity
the power of struggle
coming of age
friendship and love conquer all
How does Don Quixote's character change throughout the story?
From a delusional and idealistic knight-errant to a more self-aware and realistic individual
From a rational and logical thinker to a more delusional and irrational individual
From a humble and reserved person to an arrogant and boastful character
From a cowardly and selfish individual to a brave and selfless knight
(Characterization)-What motivates Don Quixote to set out on his adventures?
A. To seek revenge
B. To find treasure
C. To revive chivalry and help the helpless
D. To escape his mundane life
a
b
c
d
(How the main character interacts with other characters) -How does Sancho Panza react to Don Quixote’s battle with the “giants”?
A. He cheers him on
B. He tries to stop him
C. He runs away in fear
D. He joins the battle
a
b
c
d
Which is NOT an example of a simile?
Her heart is like gold.
He is as busy as a bee.
Life is a rollercoaster.
She is larger than life.
"The stars in the sky winked," is an example of what?
Simile
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Personification
When words sound like their meaning they are using...
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Analogy
Oxymoron
"A computer and the brain have similar thinking abilities," is an example of which figurative language?
Metaphor
Analogy
Simile
Personification
"We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne..."
antithesis
simile
parallelism
epistrophe
To make his point about how he felt about winning the scholarship in his speech he yelled out, "I'm the king of the world!" (from Titanic).
Allusion
Metaphor
Exaggeration
Hyperbole
His words were like daggers to her heart.
Metaphor
Repetition
Personification
Simile
A third person narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of ALL characters is…
A third person omniscient narrator
A third person limited narrator
If ALL characters in a story are referred with pronouns like “he,” “she,” and “they” by the narrator, that story is written in which point of view?
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
A third person narrator know does NOT know the thoughts and feelings of the characters (except maybe one) is…
A third person omniscient narrator
A third person limited narrator
“It was a dark and stormy night” is an example of
theme.
climax.
character.
setting.
There once was an ugly duckling. The other ducks laughed at her, and she felt ashamed. Years later, she grew into a beautiful swan and far surpassed all of the other ducks that once shamed her.
What is the theme of this story?
Beauty is not in the eye of the beholder. It is in a person's personality.
Being beautiful is the most important thing.
Swans are prettier than ducks.
Don't judge others. You don't know what they are capable of.
What does the idiom 'bury the hatchet' mean?
To make peace
To start a fight
To hide a weapon
To go on a vacation
What does the saying 'A penny for your thoughts' mean?
Asking someone what they are thinking
Asking someone for money
Asking someone for a favor
Asking someone for a penny
What does the phrase 'Let the chips fall where they may' mean?
To accept the outcome, whatever it may be
To control the outcome
To avoid the outcome
To change the outcome
What does the idiom "happy-go-lucky" mean?
does not plan much; accepts what happens without becoming worried; carefree
plans excessively; organized and scheduled; anxious
people shouldn’t criticize others for faults that they have themselves. In otherwords, don’t be a hypocrite!
it is easier to get what you want by flattering people and being polite to them than by making demands.
The expression "take it with a grain of salt" means:
What does the advice that "a penny saved is a penny earned" mean?
What does it mean when someone says "You catch more flies with honey than vinegar?"
What does the proverb "people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones" mean?
Fill in the BEST answer for the sentence below:
An idiom is a _____________ .
phrase or expression that has a literal definition
phrase or expression that does not have a clear or obvious meaning
phrase or expression
phrase or expression with a positive, negative, or neutral connotation.
Definition: dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
Word:
Decorum
Deduction
Deign
Despondent
What is an unreliable narrator?
A narrator who accurately tells the events of a story
A narrator in the story who does not tell the events of the story accurately
A narrator who tells how every character feels in a story
A narrator who only explains one thing.
An unreliable narrator can be all the following EXCEPT
Incapable of telling the truth due to mental capabilities
Under the influence of a substance
Distorted due to mental disorders
Extremely trustworthy
The uncertainty or anxiety the reader feels about what is going to happen next in a story is called...
suspense
metaphor
setting
mood
What is MOOD?
How a reader feels when reading a story.
An action word
A person, place or thing
The same thing as tone.
MOOD is...
the overall feeling or atmosphere created by a work of literature; heavily influence by the setting; reader-centered
the attitude a writer takes towards the subject or the reader; writer-centered
TONE is...
the overall feeling or atmosphere created by a work of literature; heavily influence by the setting; reader-centered
the attitude a writer takes towards the subject or the reader; writer-centered
What does "Characterization" mean?
When an author describes a character
When an author tells a story
When a character does something in a story
When an actor plays a character
What type of characterization TELLS you about a character's personality?
Direct
Indirect
What type of characterization SHOWS you a character's personality?
Direct
Indirect
