WorksheetsChapter 1-4 Test OOTSP/Journal Quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When Ransom first regains consciousness on the spaceship, what sense does Lewis emphasize most to describe his confusion?
a)
Sight
b)
Touch
c)
Hearing
d)
Smell
2.
What sensory detail first helps Ransom realize he is no longer on Earth?
a)
The humming of the engines under his feet
b)
The sight of the glowing, curved walls and shifting light
c)
The sharp chemical smell in the air
d)
The taste of dry metal on his tongue
3.
Lewis’s description of the “changeless light” inside the ship most appeals to which sense?
a)
Sight
b)
Touch
c)
Hearing
d)
Taste
4.
When Ransom walks through the countryside before being captured, the description of the still heat and silence creates what mood?
a)
Peaceful calm
b)
Nervous tension
c)
Excitement and curiosity
d)
Joyful relaxation
5.
The faint chemical smell and sterile look of Weston and Devine’s house suggests that they are:
a)
Scientists working on secret experiments
b)
Farmers who live simply
c)
Soldiers preparing for war
d)
Travelers returning from a long trip
6.
Based on Ransom’s decision to continue walking and exploring even when uneasy, the reader can infer that he is:
a)
Foolish and careless
b)
Curious but cautious
c)
Overconfident and proud
d)
Tired and unwilling to stop
7.
What can readers infer about Weston’s attitude toward Ransom?
a)
He respects Ransom’s intelligence
b)
He feels sympathy for Ransom’s fear
c)
He views Ransom as a tool for his own plans
d)
He hopes Ransom will volunteer to help him
8.
When Ransom looks out and sees the stars from space, he is surprised that:
a)
The stars look larger than they do from Earth
b)
Space is not dark but filled with light
c)
The ship seems to be falling downward
d)
He cannot hear any sound outside the ship
9.
Lewis uses both scientific and dreamlike imagery to describe the spaceship mainly to:
a)
Confuse the reader about what is real
b)
Show how Ransom’s imagination is taking over
c)
Emphasize the mix of reason and wonder in the experience
d)
Make the story sound more like a nightmare
10.
The “perfect stillness” and “light that seemed to come from nowhere” likely symbolize:
a)
The emptiness and fear of being lost
b)
A sense of peace and divine mystery beyond Earth
c)
A warning of danger ahead
d)
The scientific power of the spaceship
11.
Tuesday October 7th: Which of the following exhibits correct comma usage according to the journal entry?
a)
He was gathering dirty laundry, when the bombs started falling.
b)
Graciella was gathering markers, when the bell rang.
c)
Miller was below deck, picking up clothes, when the first torpedo slammed into the side of the West Virginia.
d)
Daniel was under his desk, picking up scraps of papers when the school secretary’s voice interrupted math.
12.
Tuesday October 7th True/False:
The teacher must lead the discussion in a Socrative Circle.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Wednesday, October 8th Text Structure- How is the following paragraph organized?
The common person may not know the difference between a road bike and a mountain bike. After all, they both have pedals, handlebars, frames, and two wheels.
However, to an experienced biker, a road bike and a mountain bike are very different. A road bike has a lighter frame and narrower tires. These features allow the bike to travel much faster across smooth roads. A mountain bike has a heavier frame and wider tires with noticeably thick tread. These features are key for bikers who plan to ride on off-road trails with rocky terrain.
a)
Description
b)
Sequence
c)
Compare and Contrast
d)
Cause and Effect
e)
Problem and Solution
14.
Monday, October 13th- Which of the following exhibits correct comma usage?
a)
If you win, I’ll teach you how to pop a wheelie in my wheelchair!
b)
If you win I’ll teach you how to pop a wheelie in my wheelchair!
c)
I'll teach you how to pop a wheelie in my wheelchair, if you win!
d)
I'll teach you how to pop a wheelie, in my wheelchair, if you win!
15.
Thursday October 16th True/False:
"Then" means when, "Than" is a comparison.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Monday, October 13th; True/False-
The word "if" is known as a "Conditional"
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Using the novel chapter 2 pgs 20-21, describe the dream Ransom had while he was drugged. Be sure to explain what you believe the dream could represent. You should answer using RACE strategy with 5-7 sentences.
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