Worksheets8th Grade English Final Review
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 33mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The protagonist in a story is
a)
the main character in the story, usually the good guy.
b)
the person that opposes the main character, villain
c)
the sidekick in a story that keeps the plot going
d)
the background characters
2.
It's not what you say, but how you say it. This defines ___________ in literature.
a)
voice
b)
tone
c)
setting
d)
plot
3.
True or False- Grammar: Any verb + the suffix -ing is called a gerund.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Which of the following is not considered to contribute to the author's purpose(reason for writing the text)?
a)
persuade
b)
entertain
c)
describe
d)
inform
5.
The things you say are defined in literature as
a)
voice
b)
tone
c)
setting
d)
plot
6.
The sequence of events that make up a story, whether it’s told, written, filmed, or sung is defined as
a)
figurative language
b)
setting
c)
plot
d)
tone
7.
The antagonist in the story is
a)
the main character in the story, usually the good guy.
b)
the person that opposes the main character, villain
c)
the sidekick that keeps the plot going
d)
the background characters
8.
In the "Tell-Tale Heart," the narrator believes the old man's _____ is evil.
a)
eye
b)
leg
c)
cat
d)
house
9.
In the "Hitchhiker", in Brooklyn, Ronald Adams tells his _____ he is going on a trip.
a)
Mother
b)
Father
c)
Sister
d)
Brother
10.
In "Harrison Bergeron," Harrison has two parents,
a)
George and Hazel
b)
George and Molly
c)
Jeff and Hazel
d)
Jeff and Molly
11.
In "Harrison Bergeron," Harrison is ______ years old
a)
21
b)
18
c)
16
d)
14
12.
In the "Tell-Tale Heart," what happens to the old man's body?
a)
It is dissolved in the bath tub with poison.
b)
It is hidden in the closet.
c)
It is buried behind the house.
d)
It is dismembered.
13.
In "10 Days in a Madhouse" how did the police transport Nellie to the courthouse?
a)
car
b)
bus
c)
horse
d)
walking
14.
In "10 Days in a Madhouse" what is Nellie's real job?
a)
Chef
b)
Reporter
c)
Judge
d)
Cop
15.
In "A Night to Remember", where was the Titanic heading?
a)
Massachusetts
b)
New York
c)
New Hampshire
d)
Maine
16.
In "Address to the Nation....," what profession was mentioned as the civilian having that was along with the other astronauts?
a)
teacher
b)
bank teller
c)
cashier
d)
bus driver
17.
In the poem "I'm Nobody, Who are You?" to be somebody would make you a frog. But where at?
a)
on a log
b)
in the fog
c)
in a bog
d)
wearing a tog
18.
In "The Road Not Taken," the speaker doubts ________________.
a)
his life.
b)
his choice.
c)
if he will ever come back.
d)
if the paths with ever meet.
19.
What is the theme of the poem "I'm Nobody, Who are You?"
a)
The opinions of the public is valued by everyone
b)
A spotlight is brightest when it is seen by everyone.
c)
Being alone is torture.
d)
Being both private and humble is perfectly fine.
20.
The five stages of plot: Which stage is the high point of the story?
a)
climax
b)
resolution
c)
conclusion
d)
exposition
21.
Figurative Language Vocabulary: Giving human-like characteristics to non-living things is
a)
Alliteration
b)
Simile
c)
Metaphor
d)
Personification
22.
Figurative Language Vocabulary: Comparing 2 unlike things without using the words like or as
a)
Alliteration
b)
Simile
c)
Metaphor
d)
Personification
23.
T/F: A narrative is another word for a story.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
(Modifiers)According to the following sentence, what is being done?
Covered in melted, gooey, cheese, the chef carried out a delectable pizza.
a)
The chef is carrying a cheesy pizza.
b)
The pizza is carrying the cheesy chef.
c)
The pizza is covered with the chef.
d)
The pizza is walking out of the oven.
25.
Figurative Language Vocabulary: When comparing 2 things, if the words "like" or "as" in not used, then it is a
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
26.
Grammar: Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the sentence.
I absolutely love to eat raisin cookies with my chocolate milk.
a)
adjective
b)
indirect object
c)
noun
d)
adverb
27.
Grammar: Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in the sentence. Which phrase is it?
I absolutely love to eat raisin cookies with my chocolate milk.
a)
adverb phrase
b)
prepositional phrase
c)
gerund phrase
d)
noun phrase
28.
Read the following passage and determine which nonfiction text structure is being used. "Fast food gets bad press these days, especially since it often contains too much fat, sodium, and calories, but it brings much-needed convenience to our stressful, busy world. Fast food is easily found and varied. At any mall, for example, customers have many choices at the food court. To avoid too much fat or salt, they can choose healthier options: salads, turkey sandwiches, and so on. On a busy Saturday, with two hungry kids, a mother out shopping is happy to find exactly the right food. Not only that, but the food will be ready quickly, thus reducing the stress on her from demanding children. Fast food is also inexpensive; most menu items offer a full meal for under ten dollars. It is easy to see why fast food is so popular these days—it is convenient and reduces our stress."
a)
description
b)
cause and effect
c)
compare and contrast
d)
problem and solution
e)
sequence
29.
Read the following passage and determine which nonfiction text structure is being used. "My most valuable possession is an old, slightly warped blond guitar―the first instrument I taught myself how to play. It's nothing fancy, just a Madeira folk guitar, all scuffed and scratched and fingerprinted. At the top is a bramble of copper-wound strings, each one hooked through the eye of a silver tuning key. The strings are stretched down a long, slim neck, its frets tarnished, the wood worn by years of fingers pressing chords and picking notes. The body of the Madeira is shaped like an enormous yellow pear, one that was slightly damaged in shipping. The blonde wood has been chipped and gouged to a gray, particularly where the pickguard fell off years ago. No, it's not a beautiful instrument, but it still lets me make music, and for that I will always treasure it."
a)
Descriptive
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Compare and Contrast
e)
Sequence
30.
Read the following passage and determine which nonfiction text structure is being used. " You are walking along a pond when you see a frog – or is it a toad? How can you tell the difference? Frogs and toads have many physical attributes that can be used to identify which is which. Frogs have smooth skin and rely on their large, powerful legs. Frogs are also slimmer, smaller, and more streamlined than toads. Toads have warty skin in contrast to frogs. Toads are fatter and slower than frogs. Unlike frogs, toads can puff themselves up with air. Although frogs and toads are different, they also have some similarities. Both frogs and toads are classified as amphibians. They both have lungs, but can breathe through their skin. Using sounds to attract their mates is another similarity between the two. Toads and frogs both have diets that consist of insects, worms, and more. As you can see, frogs and toads can easily be mistaken for one another, but when you know what to look for, telling the difference becomes easy. "
a)
problem and solution
b)
compare and contrast
c)
description
d)
sequence
e)
cause and effect
31.
Which character loves magical creatures and illegally raises a dragon?
a)
Snape
b)
Hagrid
c)
Ron
d)
Quirrell
32.
“Severus Snape silently stalked the students.” The repetition of the “s” sound makes this line an example of:
a)
Simile
b)
Alliteration
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Pun
33.
"Neville will play Quidditch for England before Hagrid lets Dumbledore down."
The statement above is an example of:
a)
simile
b)
personification
c)
hyperbole
d)
idiom
34.
During the Quidditch match, the sound of the crowd was described as “ROAR!” filling the stadium. This sound effect is an example of:
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
pun
c)
idiom
d)
simile
35.
Why does Professor Quirrel wear a turban?
a)
he is hiding Voldemort in the back of his head
b)
he has an odd sense of fashion
c)
his head wounds must stay covered
d)
he is using it to smuggle illegal artifacts
36.
Which obstacle does Ron defeat when the trio goes through the trapdoor?
a)
Devil’s Snare
b)
Winged keys
c)
Wizard’s chess
d)
Potions riddle
37.
What protects Harry from Voldemort in the final confrontation?
a)
His wand
b)
The Sorcerer’s Stone
c)
Dumbledore’s magic
d)
The protection of his mother’s love
38.
What was the parcel Hagrid had to retrieve from Gringott's?
a)
the Sorcerer's Stone
b)
a broomstick
c)
Dumbledore's family heirloom
d)
a flask of whiskey
39.
Where did Hagrid take Harry to buy his school supplies?
a)
Hogwarts
b)
King's Cross station
c)
Diagon Alley
d)
Hogsmeade
40.
How do students get to Hogwarts?
a)
by broomstick
b)
by flying car
c)
on the Hogwarts Express
d)
through an enchanted portal
41.
True or False: One of the core themes of Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone is Friendship and Loyalty.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
True or False: Hogwarts is the first place Harry has ever truly felt a sense of belonging and family.
a)
True
b)
False
43.
Who is the author of The Hunger Games?
a)
J.K. Rowling
b)
Suzanne Collins
c)
Veronica Roth
d)
Lois Lowry
44.
Which of the following are elements of dystopia:
a)
freedom
b)
control
c)
fear
d)
surveillance
45.
What is the setting of The Hunger Games?
a)
Panem, a future dystopian world
b)
District 12, a small village in Europe
c)
A futuristic New York City
d)
A space colony on Mars
46.
Who is the protagonist of the novel?
a)
Gale Hawthorne
b)
Peeta Mellark
c)
Katniss Everdeen
d)
Rue
47.
This element of dystopia involves people being deprived of dignity, rights, emotions, or other things essential to humanity. They are treated as "less than" human.
a)
surveillance
b)
dehumanization
c)
propaganda
48.
In a dystopian society, _____________ or mass communication, is used to support a government agenda, maintain control, and manipulate the population.
a)
surveillance
b)
dehumanization
c)
fear
d)
propaganda
49.
This element of dystopian society involves monitoring the citizens to create fear and maintain control.
a)
propaganda
b)
surveillance
c)
fear
d)
division
50.
The foundation of a dystopian society is ____________.
a)
technology
b)
government control
c)
freedom
d)
concentration camps
51.
This element of a dystopian society involves censorship. People often don’t have access to non-biased media or the “whole truth” about historical or current events.
a)
restriction of information
b)
fear
c)
surveillance
52.
How does the Capitol control the districts?
a)
By giving them freedom to choose
b)
By keeping them rich and happy
c)
Through fear, strict rules, and the Hunger Games
d)
By bribing the leaders of the districts
53.
What are the Hunger Games?
a)
A friendly competition between districts
b)
A televised event where people compete in sports
c)
A deadly competition where tributes fight to the death
d)
A cooking contest
54.
Why does Katniss volunteer to take part in the Hunger Games?
a)
She wants to be famous
b)
She is chosen randomly
c)
She wants to impress Gale
d)
She volunteers to save her sister, Prim
55.
What is the significance of Katniss’s mockingjay pin?
a)
It represents hope and rebellion
b)
It is just a family heirloom
c)
It shows loyalty to the Capitol
d)
It protects her from harm
56.
How does Katniss know Peeta before the Games?
a)
They are a romantic couple in District 12
b)
He is the baker's son and risked punishment to give her bread
c)
They were childhood friends
d)
They trained together for the Games
57.
Who is Katniss’s best friend and hunting partner?
a)
Rue
b)
Gale Hawthorne
c)
Peeta Mellark
d)
Cinna
58.
Who mentors Katniss and Peeta during the Games?
a)
Cinna
b)
Effie Trinket
c)
President Snow
d)
Haymitch Abernathy
59.
What is the relationship between Katniss and Prim?
a)
They are cousins
b)
They are best friends
c)
Katniss is Prim’s older sister
d)
Prim is Katniss’s daughter
60.
What is Peeta’s strategy during the Games?
a)
He hides alone in the trees
b)
He teams up with the Career tributes and pretends to love Katniss
c)
He tries to escape the arena
d)
He stays with Katniss the entire time
61.
How does Katniss honor Rue after her death?
a)
She gives Rue a proper burial
b)
She covers Rue’s body with flowers
c)
She builds a monument for Rue
d)
She carries Rue’s body out of the arena
62.
What rule change happens during the Games?
a)
Only one tribute can win
b)
No one can kill each other
c)
Two tributes from the same district can win together
d)
The Games are extended by a week
63.
How do Katniss and Peeta finally win the Games?
a)
They defeat all the other tributes
b)
They escape the arena
c)
They threaten to eat poisonous berries, forcing the Capitol to let them both win
d)
Peeta sacrifices himself for Katniss
64.
What are the consequences of Katniss’s actions with the berries?
a)
The Capitol rewards her with extra food
b)
She sparks rebellion against the Capitol
c)
She loses her family
d)
She is banned from future Games
65.
What does the Capitol do to maintain control over the districts?
a)
They give the districts freedom
b)
They use fear, punishments, and the Hunger Games
c)
They treat the districts equally
d)
They have friendly competitions between the districts
66.
What is the main theme of The Hunger Games?
a)
Friendship and loyalty
b)
The consequences of totalitarianism, survival, and rebellion against oppression
c)
Romance and relationships
d)
Magic and fantasy
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