Monkey's Paw
In "The Monkey's Paw," what does Sergeant-Major Morris warn the White family about the monkey's paw?
A) It will grant unlimited wishes
B) It is cursed and dangerous
C) It will only grant one wish
D) It will cause bad luck
B) It is cursed and dangerous
In the opening paragraph of a story, the writer introduces the theme of "perseverance through hardship." Which sentence serves as the topic sentence, setting the tone for the rest of the paragraph?
A) "Despite the storm, she never let go of her dream."
B) "The night sky darkened, and the winds howled in the distance."
C) "Perseverance through hardship is often the key to success."
D) "The rain began to fall, and the streets flooded quickly."
C)"Perseverance through hardship is often the key to success."
In a short story, Sam faces a dilemma and struggles to decide whether to tell his friend the truth. Which of the following best describes this?
A) A character's life story
B) A realization that changes the character
C) A dream sequence
D) An epiphany
B) A realization that changes the character
In the story, the king’s justice system is unique because the accused must choose between two doors. One contains a lady, and the other contains a tiger. What does the princess fear her lover will face?
A) The lady
B) The tiger
C) A trick
D) A secret punishment
B) The tiger
In The Outsiders, who is the leader of the Greasers?
A) Johnny
B) Dallas
C) Ponyboy
D) Darry
D) Darry
What is the first wish the White family makes using the monkey’s paw?
A) To bring their son back to life
B) To have wealth
C) To buy a new house
D) To fix their broken car
B) To have wealth
You’re writing a story about a character who goes from their home to a new school. When should you begin a new paragraph?
A) When the character changes clothes
B) When the setting or speaker changes
C) When the character reaches 50 words
D) When the character uses the word “and”
B) When the setting or speaker changes
Question:
In a story where a character moves from their hometown to a new city, which of the following is true about the number of characters?
A) The story includes more than five characters.
B) There are only villains.
C) There are just a few characters, keeping the story focused.
D) The number of characters is irrelevant.
C) There are just a few characters, keeping the story focused.
At the beginning of the story, the king’s system for determining guilt is described as being public and theatrical. What is the main reason for this?
A) To entertain the people
B) To teach a moral lesson
C) To demonstrate the king's power
D) To instill fear in the public
C) To demonstrate the king's power
Which of the following characters is a Soc?
A) Two-Bit
B) Dally
C) Cherry
D) Johnny
C) Cherry
How does the White family receive the £200 they wished for?
A) They win it in a contest
B) Their son dies and they’re compensated
C) They find it hidden in their home
D) The paw grants it magically
B) Their son dies and they’re compensated
What is the correct format for writing the date in MLA style?
A) 5 October 2023
B) October 5, 2023
C) 5 Oct. 2023
D) 5th October, 2023
C) 5 Oct. 2023
In a short story, a major event occurs when the main character finds an old letter that changes their perspective on their past. What is this event called?
A) A detailed setting description
B) A quiet moment with no action
C) A plot "incident"
D) A character's backstory
C) A plot "incident"
In "The Lady or the Tiger?", the princess struggles with whether to let her lover live or die. What type of conflict is this?
A. Man v. Self
B. Man v. Society
C. Man v. Man
D. Man v. Fate
A. Man v. Self
What event causes the tension between the Greasers and the Socs to escalate?
A) The death of Bob
B) Johnny's injury
C) The fight at the drive-in
D) The rumble
A) The death of Bob
What is the central theme of "The Monkey’s Paw"?
A) The consequences of greed and desire
B) The importance of fate
C) The dangers of technology
D) The need for revenge
A) The consequences of greed and desire
In a short story, a character is describing a difficult situation, and another character responds to them. The narrator switches between the characters’ dialogue. Why is it important to begin a new paragraph each time a different character speaks?
A) To make the page look more interesting
B) To follow proper formatting for dialogue
C) To make the story longer
D) To avoid writing quotation marks
B) To follow proper formatting for dialogue
In a story about a character who faces a challenge and overcomes it by using determination, which statement best reflects what the story is trying to achieve overall?
A) One overall effect on the reader
B) An exciting villain
C) A lesson about nature
D) A major plot twist
A) One overall effect on the reader
The story ends without revealing whether the lover chooses the lady or the tiger. What literary device is used to create this suspense and uncertainty?
A) A metaphor
B) Irony
C) Ambiguity
D) Allegory
C) Ambiguity
What is the significance of the novel’s title, The Outsiders?
A) It refers to the division between the Greasers and Socs
B) It reflects Ponyboy’s feeling of being an outsider in his family
C) It symbolizes the Greasers’ love for adventure
D) It is a reference to the gang’s need to hide from the police
A) It refers to the division between the Greasers and Socs
What is the mood at the end of "The Monkey’s Paw"?
A) Peaceful and relieved
B) Joyful and optimistic
C) Tense and unsettling
D) Hopeful and comforting
C) Tense and unsettling
What is the correct MLA citation for To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee?
A) Harper Lee. To Kill a Mockingbird. HarperCollins, 1960.
B) Lee, Harper. To Kill a Mockingbird. HarperCollins, 1960.
C) To Kill a Mockingbird. Lee, Harper. HarperCollins, 1960.
D) Lee, Harper. To Kill a Mockingbird. Penguin, 1960.
B) Lee, Harper. To Kill a Mockingbird. HarperCollins, 1960.
In a story, Jane learns an important life lesson after she faces multiple obstacles on a long journey. What makes this story different from a novel?
A) It uses real-life stories
B) It focuses on a single plot and is shorter
C) It always includes multiple endings
D) It is written as a poem
B) It focuses on a single plot and is shorter
In "The Lady or the Tiger?", the setting is a place where justice is determined in a public arena, and the fate of the accused is left to chance. What does this system suggest about the story's themes?
A) Justice is blind
B) Love and power are often at odds
C) Fate and free will are in constant struggle
D) Good and evil are clearly defined
C) Fate and free will are in constant struggle
In The Outsiders, what does Ponyboy mean when he says, "I make good grades and have a high IQ and everything, but I don’t use my head"?
A) He regrets not using his intelligence to avoid trouble
B) He is describing his tendency to act impulsively
C) He feels his grades don’t define who he is
D) He is boasting about his intelligence
B) He is describing his tendency to act impulsively