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Sophomore Final Review 25

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Define sonorous:

a)

Silent and mute

b)

High-pitched and sharp

c)

Rich and deep in sound

d)

Quick and brief

2.

Define contentious:

a)

Peaceful and harmonious

b)

Likely to cause disagreement

c)

Easily satisfied

d)

Quietly content

3.

Define assiduous:

a)

Lazy and unmotivated

b)

Showing great care and perseverance

c)

Randomly scattered

d)

Quickly finished

4.

Define limpid:

a)

Cloudy and opaque

b)

Dark and mysterious

c)

Crystal clear and transparent

d)

Thick and heavy

5.

Define emaciated:

a)

Well-nourished

b)

Athletically built

c)

Moderately thin

d)

Abnormally thin and weak

6.

Define ardent:

a)

Passionate and enthusiastic

b)

Cold and distant

c)

Mildly interested

d)

Completely neutral

7.

Define sophomoric:

a)

Wise and mature

b)

Overconfident and immature

c)

Professionally skilled

d)

Naturally talented

8.

Define compatible:

a)

A. Opposing in nature

b)

B. Able to exist harmoniously

c)

C. Completely identical

d)

D. Mutually exclusive

9.

Define condolence:

a)

Celebration of success

b)

Expression of sympathy

c)

Sign of anger

d)

Show of strength

10.

Define parsimonious:

a)

Extremely generous

b)

Moderately spending

c)

Unwilling to spend money

d)

Financially unstable

11.

Define animosity:

a)

Strong hostility

b)

Deep friendship

c)

Mild dislike

d)

Casual acquaintance

12.

Define vociferous:

a)

Quietly spoken

b)

Loudly outspoken

c)

Carefully considered

d)

Gently whispered

13.

Define renegade:

a)

Loyal follower

b)

Temporary visitor

c)

Person who rebels

d)

Casual observer

14.

Define somber:

a)

Bright and cheerful

b)

Dark and gloomy

c)

Wildly exciting

d)

Mildly amusing

15.

Define commodious:

a)

Cramped and tight

b)

Roomy and spacious

c)

Beautifully decorated

d)

Poorly designed

16.

Define venal:

a)

Honest and trustworthy

b)

Capable of being bribed

c)

Naturally talented

d)

Physically strong

17.

Define ominous:

a)

Suggesting good fortune

b)

Neutral in meaning

c)

Threatening or worrying

d)

Clearly defined

18.

Define pinnacle:

a)

Lowest point

b)

Middle section

c)

Side portion

d)

Highest point

19.

Define garrulous:

a)

Excessively talkative

b)

Quietly reserved

c)

Physically strong

d)

Mentally focused

20.

Define retribution:

a)

Forgiveness for wrongdoing

b)

Punishment for wrongdoing

c)

Financial compensation

d)

Personal growth

21.

The words extant, reprehensible, squalid, and turbulent are examples of what part of speech?

a)

Nouns

b)

Verb

c)

Adjectives

d)

Adverbs

22.

The words animosity, quandary, reprisal, and condolence are examples of what part of speech?

a)

Nouns

b)

Verb

c)

Adjectives

d)

Adverbs

23.

The words chastise, deviate, allocate, and exult are examples of what part of speech?

a)

Nouns

b)

Verb

c)

Adjectives

d)

Adverbs

24.

Line one is pointing to a:

a)

Gutter

b)

Panel

c)

Thought Bubble

d)

Speech Bubble

25.

Line two is pointing to a:

a)

Gutter

b)

Thought Bubble

c)

Panel

d)

Speech Bubble

26.

Line three is pointing to a:

a)

Gutter

b)

Panel

c)

Caption

d)

Speech Bubble

27.

Line four is pointing to a:

a)

a. Tier

b)

b. Thought Bubble

c)

c. Gutter

d)

d. Sound Effect

28.

Line five is pointing to a:

a)

Tier

b)

Caption

c)

Speech Bubble

d)

Sound Effect

29.

Line six is pointing to a:

a)

Gutter

b)

Thought Bubble

c)

Panel

d)

Speech Bubble

30.

This page from a graphic novel is an example of:

a)

A spread

b)

A Panel

c)

A Tier

d)

A Caption

31.

An editor of a graphic novel is:

a)

They create the text in the story, including choosing text size, typeface, or font, and creating calligraphy. They are responsible for sound effects, titles, and speech balloons.

b)

They are responsible for reviewing the story and offering helpful criticism or catching mistakes before the comic or graphic novel goes to print.

c)

They come in after all the images for the comic are completed. They fill in the black-and-white lines with color.

d)

They are responsible for the visual components of the graphic novel. They illustrate a character’s expression or details in the background to help tell the story.

32.

An artist of a graphic novel is:

a)

They create the text in the story, including choosing text size, typeface, or font, and creating calligraphy. They are responsible for sound effects, titles, and speech balloons.

b)

They are responsible for reviewing the story and offering helpful criticism or catching mistakes before the comic or graphic novel goes to print.

c)

They come in after all the images for the comic are completed. They fill in the black-and-white lines with color.

d)

They are responsible for the visual components of the graphic novel. They illustrate a character’s expression or details in the background to help tell the story.

33.

A letterer of a graphic novel is:

a)

They create the text in the story, including choosing text size, typeface, or font, and creating calligraphy. They are responsible for sound effects, titles, and speech balloons.

b)

They are responsible for reviewing the story and offering helpful criticism or catching mistakes before the comic or graphic novel goes to print.

c)

They come in after all the images for the comic are completed. They fill in the black-and-white lines with color.

d)

They are responsible for the visual components of the graphic novel. They illustrate a character’s expression or details in the background to help tell the story.

34.

A colorist of a graphic novel is:

a)

They create the text in the story, including choosing text size, typeface, or font, and creating calligraphy. They are responsible for sound effects, titles, and speech balloons.

b)

They are responsible for reviewing the story and offering helpful criticism or catching mistakes before the comic or graphic novel goes to print.

c)

They come in after all the images for the comic are completed. They fill in the black-and-white lines with color.

d)

They are responsible for the visual components of the graphic novel. They illustrate a character’s expression or details in the background to help tell the story.

35.

What is the exposition?

a)

The most exciting part of the story is where everything changes

b)

The background information about characters, setting, and conflict

c)

The events that happen after the main conflict are resolved

d)

The final message or theme of the story

36.

What is the rising action?

a)

The ending of the story, where everything wraps up

b)

The part of the story where tension builds and problems develop

c)

The introduction of the characters and setting

d)

The moment when the story’s main conflict is solved

37.

What is the climax?

a)

The turning point or most intense moment of the story

b)

The slow part of the story, where nothing happens

c)

The beginning of the conflict

d)

The explanation of how the conflict started

38.

What is the falling action?

a)

The introduction to the setting and characters

b)

The build-up of problems in the story

c)

The events that happen after the climax, leading to the resolution

d)

The central problem in the story

39.

What is the resolution?

a)

The ending of the story, where everything wraps up

b)

The part of the story where tension builds and problems develop

c)

The introduction of the characters and setting

d)

The moment when the story’s main conflict is solved

40.

What is the main reason Esperanza is unhappy with the house on Mango Street?

a)

It is too far from school.

b)

It is not the big, beautiful house her parents had promised.

c)

It is haunted

d)

It is in a different country than she expected

41.

Which best describes the structure of The House on Mango Street?

a)

A single, continuous plot

b)

A collection of unrelated short stories

c)

A series of vignettes told from a young girl’s perspective

d)

A traditional novel is divided into chapters

42.

What does Esperanza’s name mean in English and Spanish?

a)

Hope and home

b)

Sadness and waiting

c)

Joy and laughter

d)

Dream and desire

43.

Why does Esperanza admire Marin?

a)

Marin has a good job and studies hard.

b)

Marin lives in a big house.

c)

Marin talks about love, makeup, and adult life.

d)

Marin plans to move far away

44.

What do high-heeled shoes symbolize in the vignette where Esperanza and her friends wear them?

a)

Wealth and power

b)

A sudden awareness of their maturity and vulnerability

c)

Strength and confidence

d)

Rebellion against their parents

45.

Why does Esperanza feel ashamed of her house when a nun visits her neighborhood?

a)

The nun laughs at it.

b)

The nun points and says, “You live there?”

c)

The nun warns her about the crime

d)

The nun wants to move in

46.

What happens to Sally after she gets married?

a)

She moves far away and becomes a teacher.

b)

She lives a happy life with her husband.

c)

She is isolated and controlled by her husband.

d)

She opens a shoe store

47.

What is the significance of Esperanza’s desire to have a house “all my own”?

a)

It represents her need for independence and self-identity.

b)

She wants to be popular.

c)

She wants to live close to her cousins.

d)

It’s a family tradition to build houses

48.

Why is the monkey garden important in Esperanza’s development?

a)

It is where she meets her best friend.

b)

It becomes a symbol of childhood innocence lost

c)

It’s where she writes her first poem.

d)

It is a hidden escape from school

49.

What do the three sisters at the wake tell Esperanza?

a)

To forget her past and move on

b)

That she will marry young

c)

That she must come back for those who cannot leave

d)

That she will be famous one day

50.

How does Cisneros use language and style to reflect Esperanza’s age and voice?

a)

Through long, formal sentences

b)

By using simple, poetic language and fragmented imagery

c)

Through rhyming couplets

d)

By writing in the third person

51.

Which theme is most strongly expressed through the lives of women in the novel?

a)

Education leads to failure

b)

Freedom comes from marriage.

c)

Gender roles and the limitations placed on women

d)

Women should stay silent

52.

What does the house on Mango Street symbolize for Esperanza?

a)

Cultural pride

b)

Everything she desires in life

c)

Poverty, shame, and the need to escape

d)

A perfect family life

53.

What do characters like Rafaela, Sally, and Minerva reveal about the experiences of women in Esperanza’s community?

a)

They live freely without restriction

b)

They are educated professionals.

c)

They often feel trapped in abusive or confining relationships.

d)

They serve as villains in Esperanza’s life

54.

Why does Esperanza write stories, according to the novel?

a)

To entertain her siblings

b)

To understand her own identity and create a way out of Mango Street

c)

To get published in magazines

d)

To impress her teachers

55.

Which statement best reflects Esperanza’s attitude toward her neighborhood?

a)

A. She wants to preserve it forever.

b)

B. She feels both connected to and trapped by it.

c)

C. She never wants to leave it

d)

D. She believes it is better than other places

56.

How is the concept of names used symbolically in The House on Mango Street?

a)

Names reflect people’s job titles

b)

Names show Esperanza’s sense of control over someone.

c)

Names express identity, cultural heritage, and personal conflict

d)

Names are used randomly and without purpose

57.

The vignette “Four Skinny Trees” is an example of figurative language that compares her to a tree.

a)

Oxymoron

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Alliteration

58.

What lesson does Esperanza learn by the end of the novel?

a)

That leaving Mango Street means abandoning her roots.

b)

That she cannot ever leave her family

c)

That she must escape Mango Street, but remember to return for others

d)

That Mango Street is perfect and needs no change

59.

Why is The House on Mango Street considered a coming-of-age story?

a)

It follows Esperanza’s physical training for sports.

b)

It shows Esperanza learning to accept her fate

c)

It captures her journey of self-discovery and growing awareness of the world.

d)

It ends with her becoming a parent

60.

What is the definition of “disillusionment”?

a)

A feeling of excitement about a new opportunity

b)

A sense of joy after achieving a long-awaited goal

c)

A feeling of disappointment after realizing something isn’t as good as expected

d)

A belief in the truth of a widely accepted idea

61.

The Great Gatsby took place during which era?

a)

Renaissance Era

b)

The Roaring Twenties

c)

The Great Depression

d)

Enlightenment Era

62.

What is the 18th Amendment?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Right to Bear Arms

c)

Prohibition of Alcohol

d)

Women's Suffrage

63.

Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby?

a)

Jay Gatsby

b)

Tom Buchanan

c)

Nick Carraway

d)

George Wilson

64.

Where does Nick Carraway live in relation to Gatsby?

a)

In the city

b)

Next door in West Egg

c)

Across the bay in East Egg

d)

In Gatsby's guesthouse

65.

What is unusual about Gatsby's parties?

a)

Only close friends are invited.

b)

Guests must pay an entrance fee.

c)

No one knows the host personally

d)

They are always quiet and formal

66.

Why does Gatsby buy his mansion in West Egg?

a)

He likes the view of the city.

b)

It's affordable.

c)

It's directly across the bay from Daisy

d)

It reminds him of Europe

67.

What does the green light symbolize in The Great Gatsby?

a)

Wealth and power

b)

The American Dream and unattainable desires

c)

Friendship and Disloyalty

d)

The other side of the bay.

68.

What do the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg symbolize?

a)

Insight

b)

God

c)

The Valley of Ashes

d)

Capitalism

69.

Why might F. Scott Fitzgerald have chosen to name the characters Daisy and Myrtle after flowers in The Great Gatsby?

a)

To indicate that both women are gentle, nurturing, and innocent throughout the novel.

b)

To symbolically reflect their outer beauty and the contrasting realities of their inner lives.

c)

To highlight their direct connection to nature and rural life in the 1920s.

d)

To suggest that both women are fragile victims who are powerless against society's expectations.

70.

Before Daisy and Gatsby reunited, it was raining; however, when they did reunite, the weather cleared up. What does the weather symbolize at this moment?

a)

The unpredictability of nature and its control over human fate

b)

The characters’ inability to confront reality

c)

The emotional shift from tension to hope and renewed connection

d)

The power Gatsby has over his surroundings and destiny

71.

How does George Wilson respond to Myrtle’s death?

a)

He moves to the West.

b)

He confronts Gatsby and kills him.

c)

He writes a letter to Daisy.

d)

He joins the police

72.

What visual element is often used to represent Gatsby’s isolation?

a)

Darkness surrounds his house.

b)

Crowds of people cheering.

c)

Close-up panels of his smile.

d)

Panels showing him alone at large gatherings

73.

How is the American Dream critiqued in the graphic novel?

a)

It is portrayed as purely successful.

b)

It is celebrated through Gatsby’s rise

c)

It is revealed to be hollow and corrupted by materialism.

d)

It is promoted through the Buchanans’ lifestyle

74.

How is Daisy depicted visually and symbolically throughout the novel?

a)

As bold and rebellious

b)

As radiant and golden, but emotionally distant

c)

As hardworking and grounded

d)

As dark and mysterious

75.

What does Gatsby’s lavish lifestyle reveal about the American Dream in the graphic novel?

a)

That anyone can find true happiness through wealth

b)

That success is easy to attain with charm.

c)

That wealth does not guarantee fulfillment or acceptance

d)

That fame is more valuable than love

76.

Looking at Tom’s facial expression in tier 1, panel 2, which word would describe him emotionally?

a)

Annoyed

b)

Frustrated

c)

Anxious

d)

Excited

77.

Looking at Myrtle’s facial expression change in the graphic novel page above, which word would describe her emotions?

a)

Angry

b)

Nervous

c)

Jealous

d)

Surprised

78.

How is Gatsby’s funeral depicted in the graphic novel?

a)

Large and extravagant, like his parties

b)

Quiet and nearly unattended

c)

Cancelled due to weather

d)

Held by Daisy’s family

79.

What year did the Nazis invade Sighet, Romania?

a)

1943

b)

1942

c)

1945

d)

1939

80.

What date was Elie liberated by the Allies?

a)

April 11, 1945

b)

April 21, 1946

c)

May 2, 1944

d)

January 28, 1945

81.

What role does Moishe the Beadle play in Elie Wiesel’s early life?

a)

He teaches Elie about Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism

b)

He helps Elie find work in the synagogue

c)

He trains Elie to become a rabbi

d)

He encourages Elie to become a father.

82.

How do the citizens of Sighet react when Moishe returns with warnings about the Nazis?

a)

They immediately flee the town

b)

They believe him and prepare to resist

c)

They assume he has gone mad and ignore his warnings

d)

They report him to the authorities.

83.

Which best describes the transformation of Elie’s relationship with his father during their imprisonment?

a)

A. Elie becomes more independent and detached

b)

B. Their bond strengthens as they rely on each other for survival

c)

C. They grow apart as the struggle for survival intensifies

d)

D. Elie grows resentful of his father’s weakness.

84.

What sight at Auschwitz deeply affects Elie upon his arrival?

a)

The dirty living conditions

b)

Children being thrown into flames

c)

Jewish leaders debating their fate

d)

A group of prisoners singing hymns.

85.

Why is the hanging of the young boy particularly disturbing for the prisoners, especially Elie?

a)

The boy fought back and was punished unjustly

b)

He was related to Elie’s father

c)

His death was slow and symbolized the loss of innocence and faith

d)

The SS forced the prisoners to cheer during the execution.

86.

What strategy does Elie use to avoid losing his gold dental crown early on?

a)

He fakes illness to delay the extraction

b)

He bribes the dentist

c)

He hides it in his shoes

d)

He gives it away to his dad.

87.

Why are Elie and the other prisoners forced to evacuate Buna?

a)

A. A rebellion breaks out among the prisoners

b)

B. The camp is being bombed

c)

C. The Nazis are fleeing from advancing Allied forces

d)

D. An outbreak of disease spreads rapidly.

88.

Which statement describes the prisoners’ march from Buna to Gleiwitz?

a)

It was relatively quick and peaceful

b)

It was an orderly journey with enough food

c)

It was brutal, freezing, and deadly

d)

It was a hopeful transfer to a safer camp.

89.

How does Elie respond emotionally and mentally after the death of his father?

a)

He feels overwhelming guilt and sorrow

b)

He is filled with rage toward the Nazis

c)

He experiences a sense of numb relief and detachment

d)

He vows revenge and begins planning an escape.

90.

What is the symbolic significance of the final scene, when Elie looks into the mirror after liberation?

a)

He sees a hopeful survivor ready to rebuild

b)

He sees himself as a hero of the war

c)

He sees the reflection of his father

d)

He sees a corpse staring back at him, representing all he has lost

91.

Throughout Night, what does silence often represent?

a)

The calm before conflict

b)

The power of prayer

c)

The absence of God and the loss of faith

d)

The comfort of solitude

92.

How does Elie’s view of God change as a result of his experiences in the camps?

a)

He grows more devoted and begins to preach

b)

His faith remains strong

c)

He begins to doubt and eventually loses his faith in God

d)

He turns to other religions for answers

93.

How is the theme of inhumanity conveyed throughout the memoir?

a)

Through the SS guards’ cruelty and the dehumanization of prisoners

b)

Through the leaders of Sighet organizing resistance

c)

Through Elie’s desire to survive

d)

Through discussions of ethics in religious texts

94.

Why is memory a crucial theme in Night for survivors of a concentration camp?

a)

It helps the prisoners forget their pain

b)

It ensures the events are preserved and not repeated

c)

It helps Elie hold onto his childhood joy

d)

It is the only way to cope with suffering

95.

What literary technique does Wiesel frequently use to depict the horrors of the Holocaust?

a)

Rhetorical questions

b)

Humorous anecdotes (personal stories)

c)

Vivid imagery and harsh symbolism

d)

Long descriptive dialogues

96.

What difficult moral choices do prisoners face in Night and is a constant battle for Elie?

a)

Choosing between education and survival

b)

Choosing to report others or remain silent

c)

Choosing between loyalty to family and personal survival

d)

Choosing between fighting or surrendering

97.

Which of the following best describes Elie’s transformation by the end of the memoir?

a)

He becomes hopeful and stronger in faith

b)

He is hardened by trauma, physically weak, and emotionally detached

c)

He is unchanged by his experiences

d)

He becomes a leader among survivors

98.

Why is Night an appropriate title for Wiesel’s memoir?

a)

It reflects the darkness, fear, and spiritual silence he endured

b)

It refers to his time of reflection

c)

It represents a time of rest for prisoners

d)

It contrasts with the light of liberation

99.

How is the father-son relationship portrayed in contrast to other human connections in the camps?

a)

It is often a burden to survival

b)

It is one of the few emotional bonds that remains strong

c)

It is discouraged by Nazi officials

d)

It quickly disappears under pressure

100.

What central message does Wiesel convey through Night?

a)

War brings people closer to God

b)

Silence and unconcerned allow evil to flourish

c)

Faith can survive anything

d)

Revenge brings closure