WorksheetsELA 3 1st Quarter Final Exam
Total questions: 92
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Which sentence correctly uses the word adapt?
The teacher asked the students to adapt their essays into poems.
He adapt his homework every morning.
She was adapt at solving puzzles.
Which phrase best illustrates vanquish?
The knight bravely defeated the dragon in battle.
The farmer watered his crops.
The student carefully wrote an essay.
A dynamic leader is best described as:
Passive and unchanging
Silent and withdrawn
Energetic and always improving
The word coherent most nearly means:
Confusing and unclear
Fast and energetic
Logically connected and consistent
Which material would be described as pliable?
A steel beam
A block of ice
A sheet of rubber
Which of the following is the best definition of device (as given: a plan or scheme)?
A piece of electronic equipment
A method or plan for achieving something
A sudden burst of energy
Which of the following best defines devious?
Honest and straightforward
Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals
Shy and reserved
To displace someone or something means to:
Move it from its usual place or position
Erase it completely
Replace it with something better
Which sentence uses frantically correctly?
She frantically searched her bag when she lost her keys.
He frantically enjoyed his ice cream slowly.
The teacher frantically explained the lesson clearly.
Which of the following is an example of a delicacy?
A loaf of bread at the supermarket
A glass of water
A rare truffle mushroom used in gourmet dishes
Which situation best illustrates the word dynamic?
A broken machine sitting in the corner
A speaker who changes tone and gestures to keep the audience engaged
A math problem with only one solution
Which situation shows someone acting devious?
A student admits to forgetting their homework
A child sneaks candy into their pocket while distracting the cashier
A teacher gives clear and fair instructions
Which of the following is the best synonym for adapt?
Resist
Adjust
Refuse
Direct
A coherent essay is most likely to be:
Disorganized and scattered
Long and complicated
Clear and structured
Which sentence correctly uses the word device (plan or scheme)?
The company’s latest device was a strategy to reduce waste.
She lost her device on the bus.
He dropped his phone, and the device broke.
Which of the following sentences uses the word remnant correctly?
The remnant of the pie was shared among the children.
She decided to remnant the room after cleaning.
They wanted to remnant the pieces of the puzzle.
He remnant his assignment before submitting it.
A delta is likely to be found:
At the peak of a mountain
At the mouth of a river
In the middle of the ocean
In a desert
What does the word haul mean in this sentence? "The fishermen had to haul their catch to shore after a long day."
Sell
Eat
Throw
Pull or carry
Which of the following best describes a voyage?
A short walk through the park.
A drive to the grocery store.
A lengthy trip across water or space.
A visit to a friend’s house.
Which situation best demonstrates an undercurrent?
A river flowing swiftly after a storm.
A party where everyone seems happy but some people are quietly upset.
The strong winds during a hurricane.
A tidal wave approaching the shore.
Which of the following is the correct definition of “patent”?
A musical instrument
An official document granting rights to an invention
A sudden disaster
Various items grouped together
“Calamity” most nearly means:
Celebration
Disaster
Patent for a device
Variety of things
Which word means “various or diverse”?
Calamity
Clave
Divers
Patent
Which word would best complete this sentence? “The market sells ____ items, from clothes to kitchenware.”
Patent
Calamity
Sundry
Clave
Which word is a synonym for "clave"?
Cut
Remind
Present
Open
The small park is located in the immediate ____ of the library.
Vicinity
Discrepancy
Exploit
Peril
The monk became a ____, believing that hurting himself would bring him closer to God.
Flagellant
Peril
Turmoil
Ideology
Philosophers of the Enlightenment emphasized ____, relying on reason rather than superstition.
Turmoil
Rationalism
Ideology
Explicit
The country was in a state of ____ after the sudden political upheaval.
Turmoil
Rationalism
Ideology
Discrepency
Marxism is an example of a political _________ that has influenced many countries.
Ideology
Discrepancy
Toil
Peril
The workers endured long hours of __________ to finish the harvest.
Toil
Discrepancy
Ideology
Peril
There was a noticeable __________ in the financial records that suggested possible fraud.
Discrepancy
Vicinity
Turmoil
Rationalism
After the exhausting journey, the traveler looked completely __________.
Haggard
Explicit
Vicinity
Rationalism
The explorers knew they were in __________ when the bridge started to collapse beneath them.
Toil
Peril
Flagellant
Haggard
The teacher gave __________ instructions on how to complete the experiment safely.
Explicit
Haggard
Vicinity
Flagellant
(The World on the Turtle's Back) The story describes a creation narrative involving the Sky-World, a woman who falls from the Sky-World, animals who help her, and the formation of the earth on a turtle’s back. It continues with the birth of twins, their contrasting natures and creations, and their contests that shape the world’s order and phenomena.
At the beginning of the story, what existed?
Desert
Great ocean and air above
Mountains
Earth
Where did the birds live at the beginning?
In the trees
On the turtle’s back
In the air about the ocean
In the Sky-world
What was located in the middle of the Sky-World?
A Great Tree
Sacred Mountain
River
Golden hut
What was forbidden regarding the Great Tree?
Touching its leaves
Cutting its branches
Eating its fruits
Marking or mutilating it
Why did the woman want some bark from the Great Tree?
To give to her husband
For food or medicine
To feed the birds
To build a shelter
What happened when the husband dug at the roots of the Great Tree?
He found gold
The roots bled
The tree collapsed
A hole opened in the Sky-world floor
What did the woman take with her when she fell?
Seeds and flowers
Bits of roots and plants
Her husband’s hand
A piece of bark
Who helped break the woman’s fall?
Sea turtle
Muskrat
Birds
West Wind
Where was the woman finally placed after her fall?
On the sea turtle’s back
On the shore
On a raft
On a mountain peak
How did the woman plan to grow plants?
By planting seeds given by the birds
By calling the Sky-World gods
By planting the roots she carried if soil could be found
By mixing water with ocean foam
Which animal succeeded in retrieving soil from the ocean’s depths?
Beaver
Otter
Muskrat
Seal
What did the woman do with the soil?
Ate it
Spread it across the turtle’s shell
Buried it under the sea
Threw it back into the ocean
How did the woman make the earth grow?
By singing to the turtle
By watering the soil with ocean water
By asking the gods for help
By walking in a circle as the sun moves
Who was born to the woman later?
A son
Twin sons
A daughter and a son
A daughter
Who was the mysterious man who appeared to the daughter?
The West Wind (possibly)
The Sky-World husband
The sea turtle in disguise
The right-handed twin
What did the mysterious man place on the daughter?
Feather
Two arrows
Shell
Basket of seeds
What happened to the daughter after the man’s visit?
She disappeared into the ocean
She became pregnant with twins
She climbed back to the Sky-world
She built her own Great tree
How did the left-handed twin choose to be born?
In the normal way
Through her mother’s armpit
Through her mother’s mouth
Through her mother’s nose
What was the result of the left-handed twin’s unusual birth?
Her sister died
She killed her mother
She became ruler of the Sky-world
She turned into a bird
What grew from the mother’s grave?
The Great Tree
Corns, beans, squash, and tobacco
Only flowers
Mountains and rivers
Which crops are called “the three sisters”?
Tobacco, beans, and squash
Corn, squash, and berries
Beans, tobacco, and corn
Corn, beans, and squash
Who favored the left-handed twin?
Her mother
The grandmother
The sea turtle
Sky-world Gods
Which twin was described as truthful and upright?
Left-handed twin
Muskrat
Right-handed twin
Mysterious man
What did the left-handed twin represent?
Straight mind
Crooked mind
Sky-world Gods
Deer
What animal did the right-handed twin create first?
Deer
Porcupine
Ground squirrel
Bear
Which animal did the left-handed twin make to hunt the deer?
Mountain lion
Bear
Weasel
Wolf
What animal did the right-handed twin make to challenge the weasel?
Porcupine
Bear
Squirrel
Fox
What harmful plants did the left-handed twin create?
Corn and beans
Briars, poison ivy, and poisonous roots
Fruit trees
Tobacco and squash
What good and bad uses did the left-handed twin’s plants provide?
Shelter and water
Clothing and firewood
Food and tools
Medicine and witchcraft
According to the story, how was man created?
From the turtle’s shell
From clay baked in fire
From the Great Tree’s bark
From the ocean water
What best describes the world the twins created?
Disorderly and wild
Balanced and structured
Harsh and empty
Calm but stagnant
Why were meat-eating animals introduced by the left-handed twin?
To punish humanity
To help his brother
To protect sacred plants
To control the plant-eating animals
What was the first competition between the twins?
Club fighting
Gambling with plum pits
Lacrosse
A race
Which tradition today reflects the contest of the twins?
Harvest ceremonies
New Year’s rituals
Burial customs
Planting festivals
What activity was the twins’ second contest?
Lacrosse
Archery
Wrestling
Stick fighting
Which weapon gave the right-handed twin victory over his brother?
Deer antler
Sharp stone
Bow and arrow
Wooden stick
During their final battle, what unusual exchange of truth and lies occurred?
Right-handed twin lied; left-handed twin told the truth
Both told the truth
Both lied
Right-handed twin told the truth; left-handed twin lied
What happened to the left-handed twin after being killed?
He vanished forever
He continued to live and rule beneath the earth
He returned to the Sky-World
He turned into the moon
When are humans under the rule of the right-handed twin?
Night time
Sunrise
Daylight hours
During storms
What natural event symbolizes the domain of the left-handed twin?
The seasons
Night time
Ocean tides
Harvest
How did the grandmother respond when the right-handed twin killed his brother?
She celebrated
She ignored the event
She scolded him angrily
She forgave him
What action did the right-handed twin take against his grandmother?
Banished her into the sea
Sent her back to the Sky-world
Transformed her into a tree
Cut off her head
What became of the grandmother’s head after her death?
It became the moon
It turned into the sun
It changed into the sea turtle
It became the Great tree
Which name of the right-handed twin means “fresh, green, and innocent”?
Flint
Old Warty
Master of Life
Sapling
Which of these titles does NOT belong to the right-handed twin?
He holds up the skies
Master of Life
Flint
Great Creator
What is one of the left-handed twin’s names?
Sapling
Old Warty
Master of Life
Great Creator
Where does the right-handed twin reside?
In the Sky-world
In the ocean
On the turtle’s back
Beneath the earth
How do humans honor the right-handed twin?
With night dances
Through daytime ceremonies and tobacco offerings
By creating new animals
With lacrosse contests
How is the left-handed twin celebrated by people?
Through great feasts
By planting crops
By gambling traditions
With night dances and songs
Over how many years ago did European explorers first arrive in the Americas?
About 300 years ago
About 500 years ago
Over 500 years ago
Over 1000 years ago
What was the Aztec capital mentioned in the text?
Cuzco
Tenochtitlán
Machu Picchu
Chichen Itza
What event marked the beginning of European conquest and colonization of the Americas?
Christopher Columbus’s 1492 arrival in the Caribbean
The establishment of New France
The signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas
The voyage of the Mayflower
Which countries staked claims in the Americas following Columbus’s arrival?
Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, and Russia
England, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway
Spain, Portugal, England, France, and the Netherlands
Portugal, France, Germany, Spain, and Sweden
What was one major reason Native Americans began to suffer after the arrival of Europeans?
They were defeated in battles
They were exposed to new diseases brought by Europeans
They were forced to relocate to Europe
They lost their traditional ways of hunting and farming
In the early 1500s, which empires did Spain conquer in the Americas?
The Maya and Olmec empires
The Aztec and Inca empires
The Mississippian and Iroquois empires
The Carib and Taino empires
What areas did Spain claim in the Americas after their conquests?
Canada, Alaska, and the Great Plains
The Caribbean islands, Central America, and California
Mexico, most of South America, and large portions of what is now the United States
The West Indies, Florida, and Texas
Where were the first French settlements in New France founded, and by whom?
Along the Mississippi River by farmers
In the Great Lakes region by missionaries
Along the St. Lawrence River by fur traders
In Louisiana by soldiers
Why were the English settlers eager to establish a colony in North America?
To explore new lands
To spread their religious beliefs
To prevent the northward expansion of the Spanish colony in Florida
To trade with Native Americans
What was the name of the private trading company that established the first permanent English settlement at Jamestown, Virginia?
The Plymouth Company
The Virginia Company of London
The London Trading Company
The Massachusetts Bay Company
When were the first Africans brought to Virginia to work as enslaved persons?
1607
1619
1620
1630
Who were the original settlers of New England?
Puritans
Catholics
Pilgrims
Quakers
What was William Bradford’s role in the settlement of New England?
He was the first governor of Virginia
He led the Puritan migration
He established trade routes with Native Americans
He helped organize the voyage of the Mayflower
What were the Puritans’ main religious beliefs and values?
Separation of church and state
Tolerance of all religions
Hard work and thrift leading to financial success
Conversion of Native Americans
According to the text, what did all Native American cultures possess?
Written traditions
Oral traditions
Agricultural traditions
Architectural traditions
How did Native American cultures transmit their ideas and art across generations?
Through written manuscripts
Through hieroglyphics
Through paintings
Through speech, storytelling, and song
Which type of story is found in every Native American culture?
Creation stories
Trickster tales
Healing ceremonies
Dream visions
What are some common themes explored in Native American spoken literature?
Industrialization and urbanization
Scientific discoveries
Exploration and conquest
Reverence for nature and the worship of many gods
What happened to much of the Native American literature after contact with Europeans?
It was translated into many languages
It became more widely known
It did not survive due to many Native Americans dying from European diseases
It was preserved in museums
Which contemporary Native American writer often incorporates elements of traditional tales in their writing?
Sherman Alexie
Louise Erdrich
Joy Harjo
Leslie Marmon Silko
Who described North America as "a hideous and desolate wilderness, full of wild beasts and wild men"?
John Smith
Anne Bradstreet
William Bradford
Columbus
What did John Smith describe the "New World" as?
A barren land
A paradise with great economic potential
A hideous and desolate wilderness
A land of endless forests
What types of writings did colonial writers like Bradford produce?
Novels and short stories
Historical narratives, sermons, and poems
Plays and essays
Science fiction and biographies
In what year was Anne Bradstreet’s volume of poetry published in England?
1600
1650
1700
1750
What themes did Anne Bradstreet often explore in her poetry?
Nature and wildlife
Political and social issues
Adventure and exploration
Personal themes such as childbirth and the death of a grandchild
What motivated Bradford and other colonial writers in their work?
Their beliefs about their role in God’s plan
Their desire for economic gain
Their interest in scientific discoveries
Their fascination with Native American culture
In 1682, France claimed the Mississippi River valley and named it Louisiana.
True
False
The English establish their first permanent settlement in
Jamestown, Virginia
San Diego, California
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Las Vegas, Nevede
Poem context: The questions that follow refer to details, imagery, and historical references in a poem titled “New Orleans,” involving places like the French Market, streets such as Conti Street, Royal Street, and Decatur Street, a blue horse, references to the Creeks and DeSoto, and sensory imagery within New Orleans.
Where does the narrator search for evidence of the Creeks or their history?
Only along the Mississippi River
On Conti Street, Royal Street, and Decatur Street in New Orleans
Inside the French Market shops
Only in Oklahoma
What is unusual about the blue horse near the French Market?
It talks to people.
It is frozen in stone in the middle of the square.
It runs freely through the streets.
It was recently painted blue.
Why did the blue horse become “mad and crazy”?
It was abused by the French.
It was brought by the Spanish on voyage.
It was cursed by the Creeks.
It drank river water.
What warning is given to the man behind the shop counter with ivory and knives?
The river is dangerous.
The magic stones can destroy him.
He should leave New Orleans.
He must stop selling knives.
What does the phrase “Blood is the undercurrent” mean in the poem?
Blood literally flows in the river.
History, memory, and ancestry run deep.
The narrator is sick.
Boats carry blood along the river.
How does the narrator describe memory in the poem?
As fragile and fleeting.
As swimmin deep in blood and a delta in the skin.
Only as something in books.
As hidden under stones.
Which historical figure is remembered in the poem?
Hernan Cortes
Hernando de Soto
Napoleon
Toussaint Louverture
According to the poem, why did the Creeks drown DeSoto?
Because he stole their gold.
To prevent him from drowning himself.
To show their power.
As part of a ritual.
What was DeSoto searching for in the New World?
Silver cities
Gold cities
Ivory and knives
Magic stones
How does the poem contrast the Creeks with DeSoto?
Creeks valued land; DeSoto valued rivers
Creeks valued children and the earth; DeSoto valued gold
Creeks worshipped god; DeSoto worshipped money
Creeks were violent; DeSoto was peaceful
What does the narrator see in New Orleans that shows the city’s cultural and historical complexity?
Only in French Market
Lace and silk building, trolley cars, graves, and shops selling dolls
Only the river
Nothing historical
How is DeSoto depicted at the end of the poem?
Dead in the Mississippi River
Drinking and dancing on Bourbon Street, mad and crazy
Hidden in a shop
As a blue horse
Which senses are most emphasized through the poem’s imagery?
Smell and taste
Sight and sound
Taste and touch
None of the above
What role does the Mississippi River play in the narrator’s memory?
It is a barrier
It carries ancestors history and stories
It is a place for fishing
It is unimportant
How would you describe the narrator’s tone throughout the poem?
Playful and light
Reflective and mystical
Angry and vengeful
Scientific and factual
What does the repeated line “My spirit comes here to drink” most likely mean?
Literal drinking of alcohol
Seeking connection with history
Tasting the river
Collecting artifacts
What do the “magic stones” in the shop symbolize?
Wealth
Hidden power, memory, and influence
Weapons
Tourist attractions
How does the poem connect personal memory to collective history?
By describing only family events
By linking the narrator’s memory to rivers, the Creeks, and historical figures
By listing historical dates
By avoiding the past
Why might the narrator be searching for DeSoto’s body?
To prove historical fact
To confirm that memory and history are stil alive
To collect treasure
To sell to a museum
What do the “red rocks” in the poem represent?
Graves of DeSoto
Memory and hidden power
Tourist attractions
A type of currency
What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
To declare independence from Britain.
To establish a government in Virginia.
To create laws and governance for new colony.
To plan an uprising against the Native Americans.
Why did some passengers on the Mayflower consider rebelling once they reached land?
They believed they were free from all authority.
They disliked the governor.
They wanted to return to England.
They had no food or resources.
What was one reason the Mayflower passengers felt that the compact might hold them together?
It was written in English law.
It was signed in fron of the Native Americans.
It was vide as more binding than a patent.
It promised financial reward.
Who were the settlers loyal to, according to the Mayflower Compact?
King James of Great Britain
The Pope
The Native Americans
Their family and friends
Where was the Mayflower Compact signed?
Plymouth
Virginia
Cape Cod
Boston
What caused the death of half the settlers during the first winter?
Attacks by Native Americans
Poisoned food supplies
Harsh winter conditions and diseases
Lack of proper military defense
What was the role of the six or seven healthy people during the “Starving Time”?
They left the colony to seel help.
They ran the government.
They cared for the sick.
They organize hunting expeditions.
Which two individuals are mentioned as helping greatly during the “Starving Time”?
William Bradford and Edward Winslow
John Carver and Samuel Fuller
William Brewster and Myles Standish
John Smith and William Bradford
What disease specifically affected many of the settlers during this time?
Cholera
Small Pox
Scurvy
Tuberculosis
How many people were left after the worst of the “Starving Time”?
100
75
50
25
How did the Native Americans initially behave toward the settlers?
They attacked them immediately.
They stayed hidden and avoided contact.
They traded goods with them.
They helped them build homes.
What did the Native Americans steal from the settlers?
Tools
Food
Weapons
Clothing
Which Native American first approached the settlers and spoke to them in English?
Squanto
Massasoit
Pocahontas
Samoset
Which Native American chief made peace with the settlers?
Powhatan
Squanto
Massasoit
Samoset
How long did the peace treaty with Massasoit last?
5 years
10 years
20 years
24 years
