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Short Stories Week Review (Drake)

Total questions: 104

Worksheet time: 2hrs 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
If you have to do something you don't want to, you probably do it _____.
a)
sullenly
b)
precariously
c)
mar
d)
infallibility 
2.
The sirens let us know that danger is _____
a)
imminent
b)
serene
c)
blighted
d)
iridescent 
3.
Something iridescent is colorless
a)
True
b)
False
4.
This house is
a)
mar
b)
blighted 
c)
serene
d)
precariously 
5.
When your mom says the same thing over and over, she is ____ her point.
a)
reiterating
b)
marring
c)
imminently
d)
sullenly
6.
The carpet is now ___
a)
irridescent
b)
blighted
c)
marred
d)
reiterated 
7.
The narrator's desire to help Doodle walk are motivated by all of the following EXCEPT
a)
insecurity. 
b)
pride. 
c)
safety. 
d)
family. 
8.
What do the graveyard flowers at the beginning of the story foreshadow? 
a)
The cemetery hired a new florist. 
b)
There will most likely be a death. 
c)
It is the best time of the year to plant a garden. 
d)
The narrator loved to grow things. 
9.
The quote, "Such a name sounds good only on a tombstone" is an example of
a)
Mood
b)
Suspense
c)
Internal Conflict
d)
Foreshadowing
10.
When Doodle is born, the brother's reaction to his new sibling is that of
a)
terror and fear. 
b)
joy and excitement. 
c)
worry and anxiety. 
d)
disappointment and sorrow. 
11.
Doodle's go cart (wagon) symbolizes everything EXCEPT
a)
his disability. 
b)
the burden his brother deals with. 
c)
his family's ability to adapt to his situation. 
d)
his freedom and independence. 
12.
What major event was going on in the world during "The Scarlet Ibis"?
a)
World War I
b)
World War II
c)
Korean War
d)
Vietnam War
13.
What is the geographic location of the events in "The Scarlet Ibis"?
a)
U.S. West Coast
b)
U.S. East Coast
c)
U.S. Great Lakes
d)
U.S. Gulf Coast
14.

What does the scarlet ibis symbolize?

a)

Doodle

b)

The narrator

c)

Aunty Nicey

d)

Hope

15.
Why does Doodle bury the scarlet ibis?
a)
Dad tells him to do it
b)
the narrator makes him do it
c)
he can't eat cobbler until the bird is buried
d)
he feels compassion toward the bird
16.
The author's attitude while writing the story
a)
Mood
b)
Tone
c)
Foreshadowing
d)
Irony
17.
The way the reader feels while reading the story
a)
Tone
b)
Mood
c)
Irony
d)
Foreshadowing
18.
All of the following are examples of foreshadowing in "The Scarlet Ibis" EXCEPT...
a)
The narrator saying that Doodle's real name would sound good on a tombstone.
b)
The ibis dying.
c)
The story beginning with mention of rotting flowers and death.
d)
Doodle learning to walk.
19.
In "The Scarlet Ibis," the scarlet ibis is a symbol for...
a)
Doodle
b)
Doodle's brother
c)
illness
d)
birds
20.
A look back to an earlier event...
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
theme
d)
rising action
21.
Define foreshadowing.
a)
A flashback of what happened previously
b)
A hint at something that will happen later
c)
Giving human-like characteristics to non-living things
d)
Comparing two unlike things using like or as
22.
Interrupts the chronological order of the story
a)
Flashback
b)
Foreshadowing
23.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
exposition
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
24.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
25.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
26.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
27.
Which of the following statements is the BEST definition of THEME?
a)
the author's message or the central idea of a story
b)
the sequence of events or actions in a story
c)
the conversations between characters in a story
d)
the perspective from which the story is told
28.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
climax
d)
resolution
29.
Which of the following is a definition of SYMBOL?
a)
the form of language spoken by people of a certain region or group
b)
a person, place, or object that represents something beyond itself
c)
the angle from which a story is seen or told
d)
the main character in a story
30.
What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA. 
a)
Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.
b)
Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.
31.

At the beginning of "The Necklace," why is Madame Loisel constantly unhappy?

a)

Her husband is unkind

b)

She longs to be wealthy

c)

Her health is often poor

d)

She longs for more friends

32.

At the beginning of "The Necklace," what is the most likely conclusion that readers can draw about Madame Loisel's character, based on the life she desires?

a)

She enjoys working.

b)

She has simple needs.

c)

She cares primarily about her husband.

d)

She cares primarily about material things.

33.

In "The Necklace," what does Monsieur Loisel's treatment of his wife most clearly reveal about the character?

a)

He cares deeply about his wife's happiness.

b)

He has grown tired of his wife's complaints.

c)

He cares far too much about material things.

d)

He enjoys accompanying his wife to fancy receptions.

34.

In "The Necklace,"what decision do the Loisels make after they fail to find the lost necklace?

a)

They decide to replace it.

b)

They decide to flee the country.

c)

They decide to buy a cheap imitation.

d)

They decide to admit they lost the necklace.

35.

In "The Necklace," what long term effects does the loss of the necklace have on the Loisel's lives?

a)

The loss of the necklace causes the Loisel's to fight, separate, and seek a divorce.

b)

The loss of the necklace brings the Loisel's closer together and makes their marriage stronger.

c)

The loss of the necklace causes the Loisel's to adopt a life of crime in order to repay their debts.

d)

The loss of the necklace causes the Loisel's to go into debt, live in poverty, and work at multiple jobs.

36.

What is the most likely meaning of refinement as it is used in this sentence:

His refinement was obvious when he stood to open the door and help the elderly woman find her seat in the dining room.

a)

wisdom and judgment

b)

education and knowledge

c)

agility and physical strength

d)

politeness and good manners

37.

If a song can correctly be described as exquisite, then which of the following must by true?

a)

The singing was quite nice.

b)

The band played skillfully.

c)

The music was strikingly beautiful.

d)

The lyrics recounted a fascinating story.

38.

Which of the following words is closest to the meaning to homage?

a)

relief

b)

honor

c)

sincerity

d)

satisfaction

39.

Read the following excerpt from "The Necklace". This episode occurs as the Loisel's get ready to leave the party.


He brought her wraps so that they could leave and put them around her shoulders - the plain wraps from her everyday life whose shabbiness jarred with the elegance of her evening dress. She felt this and wanted to escape quickly so that the other women, who were enveloping themselves in their rich firs, wouldn't see her.

Loisel held her back.

"Wait a minute. You'll catch cold out there. I'm going to call a cab."

But she wouldn't listen to him and went hastily downstairs.

What underlying meaning does the coat most likely represent in this story?

a)

Madame Loisel's embarrassment over her situation in life.

b)

Madame Loisel's failure to appreciate the good things in life.

c)

Madame Loisel's ecstatic enjoyment of the good things in life.

d)

Madame Loisel's indifference to her own health and well-being.

40.

In "The Necklace," how does Monsieur Loisel react to the party?

a)

He is embarrassed by his wife's plain clothing.

b)

He despises the party and the people who attend it.

c)

He becomes tired and bored with the party after awhile

d)

He enjoys the party thoroughly and does not want to leave.

41.

In "The Necklace," what is Madame Loisel's attitude toward the sacrifices that she and her husband must make as they work to replace the necklace?

a)

gracious and happy

b)

angry and resentful

c)

enthusiastic and eager

d)

determined and courageous

42.

Which statement best summarizes one of the main messages of "The Necklace"?

a)

People should beware of friends who are not honest and try to take advantage of them.

b)

People should never lend anything to friends who cannot be counted on to return them.

c)

People should learn to be happy with what they have rather than longing for things beyond their reach.

d)

People should always strive to build better lives for themselves, regardless of the sacrifices they must make.

43.

Which of the following events from "The Necklace" best illustrates situational irony? Choose two options.

a)

By trying to look rich enough to own a diamond necklace, madame Loisel winds up poorer than she was before.

b)

Madame Loisel is a great success at the party, even though the event is meant to honor her husband's boss.

c)

In order to please his wife, Monsieur Loisel agrees to pay more than the couple can afford for a dress.

d)

The Loisels are able to find a new necklace that looks exactly like the other one.

e)

Madame Loisel, who dislikes hard work, must sacrifice her best years working to replace the lost necklace.

44.

Which event demonstrates the surprise ending in "The Necklace"?

a)

Madame Loisel tells Madame Forestier that she had lost the necklace that her friend had lent her.

b)

Madame Loisel does not recognize her old friend Madame Loisel because Madame Loisel has aged so much.

c)

Madame Forestier tells Madame Loisel that the necklace that had been lost was a fake that was worth very little.

d)

Madame Loisel tells Madame Forestier that she had had a very hard life because she had to replace the lost necklace.

45.

In "The Necklace" what is the main effect of irony on the reader?

a)

It causes the reader to feel intense dislike for people like Madame Loisel.

b)

It causes the reader to feel sympathy for the harsh life Madame Loisel unnecessarily led.

c)

It evokes feelings of superiority in the reader because the reader knows he or she would never act so foolishly.

d)

It makes the reader realize that people who suffer and live miserable lives have largely brought it on themselves.

46.

What is the meaning of the latin root splend

a)

behind or after

b)

brilliant or radiant

c)

practical or useful

d)

secondary or inferior

47.

The word splendor contains the Latin root - splend-. Choose the situation that most clearly illustrates the meaning of splendor. Base your answer on your knowledge of the root - splend-

a)

The tour took them to a magnificent, inspiring view of the Grand Canyon.

b)

The children were bored with the movie, so they went outside to play soccer.

c)

Everyone lost interest in the house when they saw how dilapidated and dirty it was.

d)

The drama lasted three hours, by which time we were yawning and ready to go home.

48.

Read this sentence:


The guests gathered around the table. The dinner was served.


Which sentence shows a semicolon correctly used to combine the sentences?

a)

The guests gathered; around the table the dinner was served.

b)

The guests gathered around; the table the dinner was served.

c)

The guests gathered around the table; the dinner was served.

d)

The guests gathered around the table and ; the dinner was served.

49.

Choose the sentence in which the semicolon has been correctly placed.

a)

Megan stood outside the movie theater; her friends were late again.

b)

Megan; stood outside the movie theater her friends were late again.

c)

Megan stood outside; the movie theater her friends were late again.

d)

Megan stood outside the movie theater her friends; were late again.

50.

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the semicolon?

a)

Someone called for food a few minutes later, Bob offered to pick it up.

b)

So many people came; that the line stretched all the way around the block.

c)

The performance was a wonderful success; people laughed long and loudly.

d)

Our group danced until late in the night; and enjoyed themselves completely.

51.

"There was nothing to do but flop down on the shabby little couch and howl." This quotation shows Della's sense of ___________________

a)

responsibility

b)

anger

c)

grief

d)

helplessness

52.

"There was nothing to do but flop down on the shabby little couch and howl." Which word in this quoted sentence indicates the couple's poverty?

a)

nothing

b)

flop

c)

shabby

d)

howl

53.

"Life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles..." is an example of ______________

a)

simile

b)

personification

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

alliteration

54.

"Della finished her cry... and looked out dully at a gray cat walking a gray fence in a gray backyard." The repetition of the word "gray" reinforces the ______________ mood.

a)

dreary

b)

holiday

c)

colorful

d)

boring

55.

Jim's gold watch, his finest possession, is a family heirloom, inherited from his _______________ .

a)

father

b)

uncle

c)

godfather

d)

father-in-law

56.

Della's finest possession is her hair. "Had the Queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the airshaft, Della would have let her hair hang out the window... just to depreciate Her Majesty's jewels and gifts." This biblical reference alludes to a famous ancient Arabian monarch known for her wealth and beauty. The purpose of this comparison is to show how _________________ Della's hair is.

a)

long

b)

magnificent

c)

shiny

d)

blond

57.

Della's hair reaches her ______________.

a)

shoulders

b)

waist

c)

knees

d)

calves

58.

Della tells Madame Sofronie, "Give it to me quick," because Della does not want to ___________________.

a)

cry

b)

tell Jim

c)

waste time

d)

change her mind

59.

Della wants a proper watch chain for Jim because his beautiful watch only has an old __________.

a)

leather strap

b)

worn ribbon

c)

faded band

d)

broken buckle

60.

The theme of this story is that Jim and Della's love for each other is much more valuable than any ___________________.

a)

material gift

b)

expensive dinner

c)

person's opinion

d)

verbal expressions of love

61.
At the beginning of the story, which of the following is most upsetting to Della?
a)
the thought of parting with her hair
b)
The thought that short hair may be unattractive
c)
The idea of not having a present good enough for Jim
d)
The possibility that Jim would not be able to buy her a gift
62.
Della's hair and Jim's watch have always made them feel:
a)
proud
b)
nervous
c)
worthy of each other
d)
ashamed of their other possessions
63.
Why does Jim react so strangely when Della tells him she has sold her hair?
a)
He thinks she looks like a chorus girl
b)
He is upset that she didn't consult him
c)
He is ashamed of not being an adequate provider
d)
He has bought a gift for her that is no longer usable
64.
Jim has sold what in order to buy a present for Della?
a)
His family's watch
b)
He didn't sell anything
c)
His shoes
d)
His overcoat
65.
When Jim and Della realize the full extent of what they have done, they:
a)
refuse to believe it
b)
try to make the best of it
c)
look for someone else to blame
d)
make plans to undo what they have done
66.
O. Henry references the Magi in both the title and the story itself. What kind of literary device is this?
a)
Foreshadowing
b)
Allusion
c)
Metaphor
d)
Personification
67.
What type of irony is used in this story?
a)
Situational Irony
b)
Dramatic Irony
c)
Verbal Irony
68.
What are Jim and Della's most prized possessions? 
a)
Della's hair & Jim's job
b)
Della's looking glass mirror & Jim's hair 
c)
Della's beauty & Jim's great personality
d)
Della's hair & Jim's gold watch
69.
How much money does Della have? 
a)
$20.00
b)
$1.87
c)
$100.00
d)
No Money
70.
How does Jim get the money for Della's gift? 
a)
He works hard at his job to make the money. 
b)
He saves up for over a year.
c)
He sells his gold watch.
d)
He sells his hair to buy her gift.
71.
How does Della get the money to buy Jim's gift? 
a)
She sells her long hair. 
b)
She secretly has a job. 
c)
She steals money from Jim. 
d)
She borrows money from her mom.
72.
What is the irony in Jim's gift to Della?
a)
He buys her hair combs and she does not like them. 
b)
He buys her hair combs and she has cut off her hair. 
c)
He does not have enough money in the end to buy her anything.
d)
He writes a poem about her beautiful hair.
73.
Name the conflict: Della is conflicted because she knows she could get good money for her hair. 
a)
Man vs. Society
b)
Man vs. Man
c)
Man vs. Self
74.
Name the conflict: Jim and Della struggle to make end's meet and do not have enough money to buy each other a gift. 
a)
Man vs. Society
b)
Man vs. Man
75.
What is a clear theme of the story? 
a)
It's always good to outdo each other when gift giving.
b)
Unconditional love is the best kind of gift giving.
c)
Money buys love.
d)
You need to save up to buy gifts.
76.
What gift does Della end up buying for Jim? 
a)
Her hair
b)
A pocket watch
c)
A chain for his watch
d)
A new Jeep Wrangler
77.
What does Jim end up buying for Della? 
a)
A new furnished room
b)
A chain for her watch
c)
Beautiful combs for her hair
d)
A fancy dinner and flowers
78.

In the movie, "Toy Story", human characters in the movie are not aware that the toys speak and move but the audience is. Which type of irony is represented in this situation?

a)

verbal irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

situational irony

d)

none of the above

79.

A man looked out the window to see a hail storm, thunder and lightning. He turned to his friend and said, "This is wonderful weather we're having!"

a)

situational irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

verbal irony

d)

none of the above

80.

Looking at her child's messy room, Mom says, "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!"

a)

dramatic irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

situational irony

d)

none of the above

81.

Melanie and her family decided to travel from Pennsylvania to Florida in January in order to avoid the cold weather. However, as soon as they arrived, they were welcomed by below-freezing temperatures. What type of irony is represented in this situation?

a)

situational irony

b)

dramatic irony

c)

verbal irony

d)

none of the above

82.

Dr. Martin called an ambulance to a woman's house to take her to the hospital, wishing to save her life after she had a heart attack. On the way to the hospital, the ambulance is hit by a semi truck and everyone on board the ambulance is injured. What type of irony is represented in this situation?

a)

verbal irony

b)

situational irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

all of the above

83.

What is verbal irony?

a)

when the speaker says one thing and means the opposite

b)

a contrast between what a character expects and what really happens

c)

the reader or viewer knows more than the characters

d)

none of the above

84.

What is situational irony?

a)

when the speaker says one thing and means the opposite

b)

a contrast between what a character expects and what really happens

c)

the reader or viewer knows more than the characters

d)

none of the above

85.

What is dramatic irony?

a)

when the speaker says one thing and means the opposite

b)

a contrast between what a character expects and what really happens

c)

the reader or viewer knows more than the characters in the story

d)

none of the above

86.

What is another word that can be used when talking about verbal irony?

a)

story

b)

sarcasm

c)

joke

87.

What type of irony is represented in the following image?

a)

situational irony

b)

verbal irony

c)

dramatic irony

d)

none of the above

88.

What would be considered the inciting incident of this story?

a)

Jim sells his pocket watch.

b)

Della sells her hair.

c)

They realize they have bought useless gifts.

d)

Della realizes she does not have enough money to buy Jim a gift.

89.

What is a magi?

a)

a magician

b)

a barber

c)

a wise man

d)

a jeweler

90.

One reason to read "The Gift of the Magi" is because there are many allusions made to it in other works. An allusion is:

a)

metaphorical connections

b)

a distortion of the senses, which can reveal how the human brain normally organizes and interprets sensory stimulation.

c)

religious messages

d)

an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference in which it is assumed the audience is familiar with something

91.

To which category of literature do short stories belong?

a)

nonfiction

b)

drama

c)

epic

d)

fiction

92.

Which of the following most accurately identifies the usual length of a short story?

a)

100 to 200 words

b)

200 to 1,000 words

c)

500 to 10,000 words

d)

50,000 to 100,000 words

93.

On which of the following does the plot of a short story usually focus?

a)

the point of view

b)

the conflict

c)

the characters

d)

the setting

94.

Which of the following correctly identifies a struggle between a character and a force of nature in a work of literature?

a)

plot

b)

suspense

c)

external conflict

d)

implied theme

95.

Which of the following is the setting of “The Jade Peony”?

a)

Honan, China

b)

Vancouver, Canada

c)

San Francisco’s Chinatown

d)

New York City’s Chinatown

96.

Who is the central character in “The Jade Peony”?

a)

the father

b)

the narrator’s sister

c)

the juggler

d)

Grandmama

97.

According to the narrator of “The Jade Peony,” what quality in Grandmama’s personality did her hands vividly convey?

a)

love

b)

endurance

c)

talent

d)

humor

98.

In “The Jade Peony,” why do Grandmama’s expeditions to find material for her wind chimes cause tension in the family?

a)

The family is afraid that Grandmama is wasting money.

b)

The family is concerned about what the neighbors will think.

c)

The family believes that Grandmama is risking her health.

d)

The family believes that the expeditions make Grandmama nervous.

99.

In “The Jade Peony,” with what does Grandmama associate her Good Fortune pendant?

a)

the white cat

b)

a perfect square of pink silk

c)

her son’s job at the newspaper

d)

her memories of a long-lost love

100.

According to “The Jade Peony,” what will Grandmama’s last wind chime do after her death?

a)

signal the start of her funeral

b)

call her ghost to hear it and return

c)

send a sign to the juggler

d)

comfort the family in their grief

101.

How does Grandmama interpret the sudden appearance of the white cat toward the end of “The Jade Peony”?

a)

She sees it as an evil omen.

b)

She realizes that it must be very hungry.

c)

She believes that it has stolen material she needs for her wind chimes.

d)

She sees it as a sign that the juggler has returned to her and that she will soon die.

102.

In “The Jade Peony,” what does the appearance of the white cat represent?

a)

the setting

b)

characterization

c)

the climax

d)

a stated theme

103.

In “The Jade Peony,” what causes Grandmama’s death?

a)

a heart attack

b)

a bad fall

c)

complications of pneumonia

d)

a broken heart

104.

Which of the following most reasonably identifies the theme, or central message, of “The Jade Peony”?

a)

Despite the love that family members have for one another, conflicts may occur.

b)

Growing up in a large family can be frustrating, especially for adolescents.

c)

Love creates powerful bonds that can outweigh loss, suffering, and even death.

d)

We must never lose sight of the beauty and grace in the world and in our lives.