The Chocolate War
The word aspect in paragraph 9 means —
A. sound
B. appearance
C. body
D. motivation
B. appearance
Which long-term effect described in “Hazing: Hurting to Belong” is Goober most likely to suffer from after performing the prank?
A. Loss of friendship
B. Depression
C. Death
D. Alcohol dependence
B. Depression
The point of view from which the story is told gives the reader insight into —
A. the types of pranks The Vigils have played
B. Goober’s feelings about his experience
C. what the masked figure thinks about Goober
D. why Goober’s assignment is so difficult
B. Goober’s feelings about his experience
Which of Goober’s character traits seems to be the least helpful for helping him complete his task?
A. his desire to be in a group
B. his skill with mechanical tools
C. his friendliness to other students
D. his anxiety about the task
D. his anxiety about the task
According to “Hazing: Hurting to Belong,” what type of hazing does Goober experience in The Chocolate War when he is forced to loosen the screws on the desks and chairs in Brother Eugene’s classroom?
A. Mental hazing
B. Violent hazing
C. Subtle hazing
D. Harassment hazing
C. Subtle hazing
Read this sentence from paragraph 4.
The walls spoke their own creaky language, the floors crackled, motors hummed somewhere, the humming almost human.
The author uses figurative language in this sentence most likely to —
A. create a frightening mood
B. describe what the school is like after dark
C. suggest that other people are in the building
D. explain why Goober is frustrated
A. create a frightening mood
How does the setting influence the plot?
A. Goober is not allowed to use a flashlight, and it is very dark.
B. The spooky classroom contributes to Goober’s growing fear.
C. The Vigils have targeted Brother Eugene’s classroom.
D. The classroom is no longer scary after Goober gets help.
B. The spooky classroom contributes to Goober’s growing fear.
One way that the article and story excerpt are different is —
A. the article presents an opinion about hazing while the story does not
B. the article shows only the bad side of hazing while the story shows the good and bad
C. the article discourages hazing while the story encourages it
D. the article relates facts about hazing while the story shows an example of it
D. the article relates facts about hazing while the story shows an example of it
Which sentence foreshadows how events will make Goober’s fears worse?
A. He was hungry and had a headache and felt that everything would be all right if he could only get out of here and run, hurtle himself through the streets, free from the terrible assignment.
B. He was fifteen years old and six-one-and-a-half and too old to cry but tears blurred his vision, as if the room was underwater.
C. Like waking up from a bad dream in which a monster was gaining on you and breathing a sigh of relief as you realized you were safe in your bed and then looking toward the moonlit doorway and seeing the monster stalking toward your bed.
D. Now the world had changed, had grown blurred with day’s leaving and then purple at dusk and then dark.
C. Like waking up from a bad dream in which a monster was gaining on you and breathing a sigh of relief as you realized you were safe in your bed and then looking toward the moonlit doorway and seeing the monster stalking toward your bed.
Which sentence reflects the resolution of the conflict in the selection?
A. He also let go of Goober’s shirt and pulled out his own screwdriver.
B. A figure was advancing toward him on all fours, like an animal.
C. The masked figure grabbed the front of Goober’s shirt and twisted hard, pulling him forward.
D. The impossible had become possible.
D. The impossible had become possible.
According to “Hazing: Hurting to Belong,” why might some people not consider Goober’s situation to be hazing?
A. Goober’s task is not difficult.
B. Goober is not being harmed.
C. Goober forces other kids to do work.
D. Goober has agreed to participate.
D. Goober has agreed to participate.
In paragraphs 10 through 15, the dialogue suggests that the boy in the mask —
A. feels sorry for Goober and wants to help him complete the assignment
B. intended all along to help Goober with the assignment
C. cares more about finishing the task than helping Goober
D. might invite Goober to join the secret society if he finishes the task
C. cares more about finishing the task than helping Goober
Which of these is the best summary of the excerpt?
A. Alone in Brother Eugene’s dark classroom, Goober tries to unscrew the furniture, but it is too difficult. He hears spooky noises, which make him very nervous. Then, one of The Vigils arrives to help Goober finish the task. The boy is wearing a mask and his breath smells like pizza. Goober is very happy.
B. The Vigils have told Goober to unscrew all the furniture in Brother Eugene’s classroom overnight. As he works, Goober realizes that he won’t be able to finish the task in time. The Vigils help him finish it.
C. Goober is in Brother Eugene’s classroom, feeling terrified. He has been assigned by The Vigils to loosen the screws of the desks and chairs. As he struggles to complete the difficult task, he hears spooky noises and grows even more afraid. However, the noises come from other boys who have come to help.
D. Brother Eugene’s classroom is dark, and Goober is afraid and frustrated. He has been unscrewing furniture, but it is going very slowly and he will probably be there all night. The Vigils come to help him.
C. Goober is in Brother Eugene’s classroom, feeling terrified. He has been assigned by The Vigils to loosen the screws of the desks and chairs. As he struggles to complete the difficult task, he hears spooky noises and grows even more afraid. However, the noises come from other boys who have come to help.
According to the article, why would Goober agree to perform the prank?
A. He gets a thrill from doing it.
B. He is afraid The Vigils will hurt him.
C. He wants The Vigils to accept him.
D. He has a low sense of self-respect.
C. He wants The Vigils to accept him.