WorksheetsEnglish II Final Exam- REVIEW
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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1.
In one scene, Kuper illustrates Gregor listening through the wall as his family talks about him. This scene most strongly conveys:
a)
A. Gregor’s plans to escape the apartment
b)
B. The family’s growing compassion for Gregor
c)
C. Gregor’s physical sensitivity to sound
d)
D. Gregor’s emotional isolation and longing
2.
What is the primary effect of Peter Kuper using stark black-and-white imagery in the adaptation?
a)
A. It refects the clarity of Gregor's transformation
b)
B. It adds a humorous tone to the surreal narrative
c)
C. It emphasizes the bleak and oppressive mood of the story
d)
D. It highlights the importance of Gregor’s job as a salesman
3.
How does King Midas's perception of wealth change by the end of the story?
a)
He thinks wealth is necessary for respect.
b)
He believes wealth is the ultimate power.
c)
He feels wealth is a burden he must bear.
d)
He understands that wealth cannot buy happiness.
4.
In the adaptation, the word “vermin” is used to describe Gregor’s new form. Based on the context and imagery, what is the most accurate meaning of “vermin” in this passage?
a)
A. A playful household pet
b)
B. A small creature with healing abilities
c)
C. An unwanted and disgusting animal
d)
D. A mystical or magical being
5.
What is the purpose of the changing illustrations of Gregor throughout the novel?
a)
A. It symbolizes Gregor’s guilt over a past crime
b)
B. It makes the story more appealing to children
c)
C. It externalizes Gregor’s feelings of worthlessness and rejection
d)
D. It provides comic relief during intense scenes
6.
How does the passage reflect the themes commonly found in Edgar Allan Poe's works?
a)
It explores death, darkness, and despair.
b)
It describes a romantic relationship.
c)
It discusses scientific discoveries.
7.
Part B. Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?
a)
"The external world could take care of itself. In the meantime it was folly to grieve, or to think." (Paragraph 2)
b)
'Who dares?' he demanded hoarsely of the courtiers who stood near him — 'who dares insult us with this blasphemous mockery?' (Paragraph 11)
c)
while the pestilence raged most furiously abroad, that the Prince Prospero entertained his thousand friends at a masked ball (Paragraph 3)
d)
And Darkness and Decay and the Red Death held illimitable dominion over all. (Paragraph 16)
8.
Part B: Which excerpt from “King Midas” best supports the answer to Part A?
a)
I rather would be blind than see this world / All affluent in yellow, bought and sold…
b)
My furry cat is sculpture, my dog dead; / They stare at me with four wild sparkling eyes….
c)
My God was generous. O much too much!
d)
Fresh water in my throat turns precious there, / Where every drop becomes a millionaire.
9.
Based on the way Gregor's family reacts to his transformation, what can be inferred about their relationship before the change?
a)
A. They were emotionally close and supportive
b)
B. Gregor was the dominant, controlling member
c)
C. His family relied on him financially but showed little affection
d)
D. They suspected something strange about him already
10.
What does the masked ball symbolize in the context of the story?
a)
Denial of reality and impending doom.
b)
A traditional festival.
c)
Celebration of life.
d)
A political gathering.
11.
Egress most nearly means:
a)
Weapon
b)
Joy or laughter
c)
Hunger
d)
Exit or way out
12.
The Red Death was a terrible _______________ that swept through the land, leaving no one untouched by its deadly grip.
a)
Courtiers
b)
Pestilence
c)
Hale
13.
Which of these people typically wears a suit of mail?
a)
a pastry chef
b)
a business tycoon
c)
a champion swimmer
d)
a medieval knight
14.
In the story of 'King Midas,' what lesson does Midas learn by the end?
a)
Wealth is the most important thing in life.
b)
True happiness comes from love and relationships.
c)
Power is more valuable than gold.
d)
Fame is the key to a fulfilling life.
15.
Which of the following correctly completes the sentence with proper grammar?
"Even though Gregor Samsa had transformed into a giant insect, his family __________ to treat him with kindness."
a)
A continues
b)
B. continued
c)
C. had continued
d)
D. have continued
16.
What is the main theme of the novel?
a)
A. The dangers of modern transportation
b)
B. The struggle for gender equality
c)
C. Alienation and the dehumanizing effects of society
d)
D. The impact of global economic policies
17.
The masquerade was held in an_____________________ setting, filled with grandeur and elaborate decor befitting royalty.
a)
Disapprobation
b)
Spectral
c)
August
18.
What is one way to analyze the significance of time in a story?
a)
Count the number of times time is mentioned.
b)
Consider how time affects the characters and plot.
c)
Ignore all references to time.
d)
Only focus on the ending.
19.
What does the phrase "out-Heroded Herod" mean?
a)
To be very wise
b)
To exceed in violence or extravagance
c)
To show mercy
d)
To act with kindness
20.
What is the main reason Midas regrets his wish for the golden touch?
a)
He loses all his friends.
b)
He cannot eat or drink anything.
c)
He is unable to sleep at night.
d)
He becomes the richest man in the world.
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