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WorksheetsEnglish 10A Review for Final Exam
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 30mins
In the novel, when Lennie likes to pet soft things and kills the mouse and puppy, Steinbeck is using what technique?
symbolism
foreshadowing
figurative language
alliteration
The author of the novel, Of Mice and Men, is ______.
John Stenholm
John Steinbeck
Jonathon Edwards
Jerry Hopkins
The setting of this novel is _____
California during the Gold Rush
California during the Great Depression
New York during the Industrial Revolution
Massachusetts during the first Thanksgiving
All of the following are themes explored in this novel EXCEPT _____
loneliness
friendship
dreams
conformity
All of the following foreshadows later events in the novel EXCEPT _____
George talks about Aunt Clara.
George tells Lennie where to hide if there is trouble.
George scolds Lennie for getting them fired from every job they have.
Lennie kills the mouse that he holds.
All of the following are reasons the boss is suspicious of George and Lennie EXCEPT
George shows concern for Lennie.
Lennie does not speak.
George gives an unsatisfactory answer to why they are no longer in Weed.
Lennie appears foolish and dimwitted.'
Which of the following best describes Curley's wife?
Shy and happy
Unhappy and lonely
Innocent and happily married
Innocent and seductive
The best reason Candy allows Carlson to shoot his dog is because _____
Candy believes Carlson will be merciful when he shoots his dog
Carlson offers Candy one of Slim’s pups.
Candy feels pressured into letting Carlson shoot his dog.
Candy cannot afford the dog anymore.'
Who would be considered the protagonist in the novel from the following group?
Carlson
Curley
George
Curley's wife
Who would be considered the antagonist in the novel from the following group?
Lennie
Candy
Curley
Crooks
The game of solitaire the men play in the bunks is a recurring symbol. What is a recurring symbol called?
motif
allusion
metaphor
simile
Which of the following is the BEST explanation for the behavior of Curley's wife around Lennie?
She wanted to seduce Lennie.
She wanted to frame Lennie.
She wanted to make Curley jealous.
She wanted companionshipがたくさん
Lennie and George were very close. The saying they used to show this was
"I got you, 'n' you got me."
"We'll have lotsa rabbits and pups."
"We'll pull our stake and buy that farm."
"Nothin' is better than being together."
In both the first and last chapters of the book
the setting is the same.
George tells Lennie about the dream.
Lennie is running away from trouble.
all of the above
One similarity between the killing of the dog and the killing of Lennie is that they both
were going to die of old age anyway.
had gotten into trouble and deserved to die.
smelled bad.
would have had to suffer if they went on living.
One characteristic common to all the characters is
indignity
loneliness
happiness
conceit
What simile does George use to describe Lennie?
He’s as crazy as a bag of hammers.
He’s as dumb as a fence post.
He’s as strong as a bull.
He’s as lazy as a mule.
What does Curley's wife call Lennie, Crooks, and Candy?
the Three Stooges
the three amigos
the wild ones
the weak ones
The fact that Lennie is huge but his last name is "Small" is an example of:
symbolism
metaphor
irony
alliteration
PART 2: Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Select the correct definition for each word. Drone
to speak for a long time in a dull voice without saying anything interesting
in a way that suggests that something bad is going to happen.
deep respect for someone or something.
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
Ominously
in a way that suggests that something bad is going to happen.
deep respect for someone or something.
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
great sorrow or distress.
Reverence
in a way that suggests that something bad is going to happen.
deep respect for someone or something.
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
great sorrow or distress.
24. Indignation
a positive accolade
deep respect for someone or something.
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
great sorrow or distress.
25. contemplated
to copy someone or something
look thoughtfully or consider in depth
act without words but with gestures
to appease the anger or anxiety of someone
Other: ____________
26. dialect
a particular form of a language which is unique to a specific region or social group
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite
An underground container for the temporary storage of liquid waste.
a willingness to consider or accept new suggestions or ideas
Woe
in a way that suggests that something bad is going to happen.
deep respect for someone or something.
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
great sorrow or distress.
George Murchison encourages Beneatha to take a greater interest in African history and culture.
True
False
How does Walter "come into his manhood" at the end of the play?
He agrees that he shouldn't have given the money to Willie Harris
He stands up to Mr. Linder and says they will occupy the house
He tells Ruth he will be a kinder husband
He apologizes to Mama about his behavior
What offer does Asagai make to Beneatha?
To move to Europe with him
To move to Africa with him
To open up her own medical practice
To transfer schools
Mama uses part of the money for the insurance policy to buy a house in an all white neighborhood.
True
False
What are "assimilationists?"
African Americans who do not believe in God
African Americans who have left Africa to go to America and become educated
African Americans who still live a tribal life in Nigeria
African Americans who trade their cultural heritage for one of a more dominant society
Why is Ruth upset when Walter gives Travis fifty cents (and then another fifty cents)?
She is trying to save money for Beneatha's education.
They don't have the money to spare.
She already promised the money to Mama for groceries
Travis is too young to get any money.'
Beneatha is probably offended when Asagai accuses her of being an assimilationist because:
It implies that she has abandoned her heritage and culture.
It implies that she has too many boyfriends and is afraid of commitment.
It implies that she is disagreeable and doesn't listen to the opinions of others.
It implies that she is ignorant of occurrences in other parts of the world.
What does Mama tell Walter is "dangerous?"
When a man goes outside his own home to look for peace
When a man goes to the south side of Chicago
When a girl brings foreigners into her home
When a man works too much
The tension between Ruth and Walter is most likely caused by:
Walter's frustration with his job and inability to provide for his family.
Ruth's jealousy toward Walter and a woman that he works with and meets after work
Walter's suspicion about George, Beneatha's ex-boyfriend, and Ruth's affair
Ruth's inability to get along with Beneatha and Mama
What story does Beneatha tell Asagai that explains why she wants to be a doctor?
She saw one of her friends get hurt and a doctor saved his life
She read a book about a doctor that helped the community
Her grandfather was a doctor
She met a man who was rich and he explained that he was a doctor
Option 5
What does Mama mean when she tells Walter Lee, "I come from five generations of people who were slaves and sharecroppers...We've never been that poor."
They have more money than her ancestors because of the insurance check
Walter Lee should leave and never come back
Walter Lee has no pride if he takes the money from Lindner
She is glad the check from Mr. Lindner will make them rich
What is the recurring symbol for hope in "A Raisin in the Sun"
the check
the apartment
the gardening tools
Mama's plant
What serious decision is Ruth contemplating at the beginning of the play?
divorcing Walter
having an abortion
moving out
starting a new career
What was the narrator’s former job in Albany?
politician
TV reporter
newspaper editor-in-chief
photojournalist
What situation has the narrator struggled through?
losing her job in a political scandal
doing a job that she hates
divorcing her husband
being unable to have kids
The narrator believed that an article about the scandalous photos of the mayor would improve her career. What evidence from the story best supports this conclusion?
I was blinded to the obvious. The photos, of course, were fakes, brilliantly edited fakes.
I envisioned a career-defining story, an editorship with the New York Times, a nightly show on CNN.
What a fool I was. I chased that scandal doggedly, with everything I had. I was young and brash.
Albany politics were a very shady affair. Someone had an axe to grind with me, that much now is clear.
Read the following sentences: “Let the country sink in its own mire, see if I care. Let the Grady Maxwells of the world scrabble tooth and claw for a seat at the feet of the mighty. See if I care.” Based on the repeated phrase, “see if I care,” what conclusion can you make about the narrator?
The narrator no longer cares about power and politics.
The narrator does not have strong feelings about Grady Maxwell.
The narrator is not upset that Grady Maxwell stole her job.
The narrator is trying to hide the fact that she actually cares.
What is this story mostly about?
the cloak-and-dagger politics of Albany and its corrupt politicians
how the press guards against political corruption and bribery
the editor-in-chief of a newspaper who lost her job in a scandal
the career of Grady Maxwell and how he became editor-in-chief
Look at each sentence and determine if it is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, select NO CHANGE. If there is an error, choose the best way to fix it. Mitch followed the man’s directions exactly, but he still managed to get lost.
NO CHANGE
Mitch followed the man’s directions exactly but he still managed to get lost.
Mitch followed the man’s directions exactly he still managed to get lost.
Mitch followed the man’s directions exactly, he still managed to get lost.
I have three conferences to attend during September Suzy has four conferences to attend.
NO CHANGE
I have three conferences to attend during September, Suzy has four conferences to attend.
I have three conferences to attend during September; Suzy has four conferences to attend.
I have three conferences to attend during September Suzy has four conferences to attend which is a lot..
If you are to receive good grades. You must be willing to earn them.
NO CHANGE
If you are to receive good grades you must be willing to earn them.
If you are to receive good grades, you must be willing to earn them.
If you are to receive good grades; you must be willing to earn them.
There are four big solos in the spring musical, and I will be singing one of them.
NO CHANGE
There are four big solos in the spring musical, I will be singing one of them.
There are four big solos in the spring musical I will be singing one of them.
There are four big solos in the spring musical: I will be singing one of them.
The days seem to be getting longer, however, with the gloomy weather, it is hard to notice.
NO CHANGE
The days seem to be getting longer; however, with the gloomy weather, it is hard to notice.
The days seem to be getting longer, however, with the gloomy weather. It is hard to notice.
The days seem to be getting longer, however, with the gloomy weather; it is hard to notice.
Most people like the song “Hotel California” by the Eagles, I can’t stand it.
NO CHANGE
Most people like the song “Hotel California” by the Eagles I can’t stand it.
Most people like the song “Hotel California” by the Eagles, I can’t stand it because it is overplayed..
Most people like the song “Hotel California” by the Eagles, but I can’t stand it.
I went to the beach and brought the following a towel, sunscreen, and water.
NO CHANGE
I went to the beach and brought the following, a towel, sunscreen, and water.
I went to the beach and brought the following; a towel, sunscreen, and water.
I went to the beach and brought the following: a towel, sunscreen, and water.
Other: ____________
Emily feels frustrated by his response.
NO CHANGE
Emily feels frustrated by his response: “Is there someone else that we can talk to?”
Emily feels frustrated by his response; “Is there someone else that we can talk to?”
Emily feels frustrated by his response, “Is there someone else that we can talk to?”
Other: ____________
My brother likes to eat most any vegetable or fruit, but he hates anything to do with tomatoes.
NO CHANGE
My brother likes to eat most any vegetable or fruit, he hates anything to do with tomatoes.
My brother likes to eat most any vegetable or fruit; he hates anything to do with tomatoes.
My brother likes to eat most any vegetable or fruit but he hates anything to do with tomatoes.
One member of the road rally team is essential she is the one with the directions of where to go.
NO CHANGE
One member of the road rally team is essential, she is the one with the directions of where to go.
One member of the road rally team is essential; she is the one with the directions of where to go.
Students are grouchy on Wednesdays however I never understand why since they get an extra two hours to sleep.
NO CHANGE
Students are grouchy on Wednesdays, however I never understand why since they get an extra two hours to sleep.
Students are grouchy on Wednesdays; however, I never understand why since they get an extra two hours to sleep.
Students are grouchy on Wednesdays, however, I never understand why since they get an extra two hours to sleep.
Amanda, Jennie, and Laura. Are inseparable friends who seem to be joined at the hip.
NO CHANGE
Amanda, Jennie, and Laura: are inseparable friends who seem to be joined at the hip.
Amanda, Jennie, and Laura are inseparable friends who seem to be joined at the hip.
Amanda, Jennie, and Laura, are inseparable friends who seem to be joined at the hip.
The meeting was scheduled to begin promptly at 3:00 Jimmy didn’t arrive until 3:30.
NO CHANGE
The meeting was scheduled to begin promptly at 3:00, Jimmy didn’t arrive until 3:30.
The meeting was scheduled to begin promptly 3:00 but Jimmy didn’t arrive until 3:30.
The meeting was scheduled to begin promptly at 3:00, but Jimmy didn’t arrive until 3:30.
The boys who were throwing food in the cafeteria were acting immature, they all got detention.
NO CHANGE
The boys who were throwing food in the cafeteria were acting immature. They all got detention.
The boys who were throwing food in the cafeteria were acting immature they all got detention.
The boys who were throwing food in the cafeteria. Were acting immature so they all got detention.
Since coming back from vacation. Everyone comments on how good Stacey looks.
NO CHANGE
Since coming back from vacation everyone comments on how good Stacey looks.
Since coming back from vacation; Everyone comments on how good Stacey looks.
Since coming back from vacation, everyone comments on how good Stacey looks.
