The Giver
What is one important theme in The Giver?
A) Always obey the rules
B) It’s better not to feel emotions
C) Memories and emotions are part of being fully human
D) Technology always makes life easier
C) Memories and emotions are part of being fully human
Which theme is most clearly shown in "The Tell-Tale Heart"?
A) The importance of friendship
B) The struggle between guilt and sanity
C) The value of hard work
D) The joy of storytelling
B) The struggle between guilt and sanity
The setting of Twelve Angry Men is
A. a courtroom in the summer
B. a small Apartment next to an el train.
C. a jury room in New York City
D. a train station in Brooklyn
C. a jury room in New York City
What is poetry?
A) A list of facts about nature
B) A type of writing that uses rhythm, imagery, and emotion to express ideas
C) A script for a play with stage directions
D) A paragraph that explains a topic in detail
B) A type of writing that uses rhythm, imagery, and emotion to express ideas
Which word in the sentence is a noun?
The cat slept on the windowsill all afternoon.
B. the
C. cat
D. on
cat
How does Jonas change as the story goes on?
A) He becomes more curious and begins to question the rules
B) He becomes more like Asher
C) He starts to enjoy life in the community more
D) He becomes less interested in Gabriel
A) He becomes more curious and begins to question the rules
What is the main theme of "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
A) The power of true love
B) The unfairness of the justice system
C) The unexpected consequences of betrayal
D) The importance of honesty
C) The unexpected consequences of betrayal
What is one major theme of Twelve Angry Men?
A. The importance of wealth
B. The dangers of trusting strangers
C. Justice and the responsibility of a juror
D. How to avoid jury duty
C. Justice and the responsibility of a juror
Which sentence contains a metaphor?
A) The wind whispered through the trees.
B) Her smile was as bright as the sun.
D) Boom! The fireworks
C) Time is a thief that steals our moments.
exploded overhead.
C) Time is a thief that steals our moments.
Which word in the sentence is a preposition?
The book is under the table.
A. is
B. under
C .book
D. table
B under
. Why does Jonas decide to leave the community?
A) He wants to explore and find new technology
B) He wants to protect Gabriel and share memories with the people
C) He is forced to leave because he broke a rule
D) He wants to find the real Giver
B) He wants to protect Gabriel and share memories with the people
What is a major theme in “Thank You, Ma’am”?
A) Crime always pays
B) Appearances are more important than actions
C) Kindness and trust can lead to change
D) Money is the most important thing in life
C) Kindness and trust can lead to change
How does the play end?
A. The jury remains divided
B. The defendant is declared guilty
C. The jurors vote unanimously for not guilty
D. The trial is canceled
C. The jurors vote unanimously for not guilty
Which sentence is an example of an allusion?
A) He ran so fast, he broke the sound barrier.
B) She was a real Einstein on the math test.
C) The door creaked open slowly.
D) The pancakes danced on the plate
B) She was a real Einstein on the math test.
Which word in the sentence is an article?
The dog barked loudly at the squirrel.
A. the
B. barked
C.dog
D. loudly
the
At first, the community in The Giver seems like a utopia. Why is it actually a dystopia?
A) The weather is always bad
B) People have to work too hard
C) People have no real choices, emotions, or memories
D) There is too much freedom
C) People have no real choices, emotions, or memories
What is one of the main themes in “All Summer in a Day”?
A) The danger of technology
B) The beauty of nature in space
C) The consequences of jealousy and exclusion
D) The importance of winning competitions
C) The consequences of jealousy and exclusion
What is the jury’s attitude when they first begin deliberating?
A. Most jurors are eager to discuss the case carefully
B. All jurors believe the defendant is innocent
C. Many jurors are quick to judge and want a fast decision
D. The foreman refuses to lead the group
C. Many jurors are quick to judge and want a fast decision
What is the main theme of the poem "I, Too"?
A. Loneliness and despair
B. The power of music
C. Equality and hope for the future
D. The beauty of nature
C. Equality and hope for the future
Which word in the sentence is an interjection?
Wow! That fireworks show was amazing!
A. That
B. amazing
C. Wow
D. show
C. Wow
What does the ending of the book suggest when Jonas and Gabriel head toward Elsewhere?
A) Jonas wants to return to the community
B) They are giving up and accepting their fate
C) Jonas is bringing hope and change to the world beyond
D) Gabriel finally becomes the next Receiver
C) Jonas is bringing hope and change to the world beyond
What does the narrator know in a third-person limited point of view?
A) Only what one character thinks, feels, and sees
B) The thoughts and feelings of every character
C) Only what can be seen and heard, like a camera
D) What the narrator personally experiences
A) Only what one character thinks, feels, and sees
Which juror shows the most noticeable change by the end of the play?
A. Juror 3, who goes from stubborn and angry to finally changing his vote
B. Juror 8, who becomes more aggressive
C. Juror 10, who becomes friendly and respectful
D. The foreman, who decides not to lead anymore
A. Juror 3, who goes from stubborn and angry to finally changing his vote
What does the line “They send me to eat in the kitchen / When company comes” most likely symbolize?
A. The speaker enjoys eating alone
B. The speaker works as a cook
C. Segregation and exclusion based on race
D. A desire to try new foods
C. Segregation and exclusion based on race
Which word in the sentence is an adverb?
The girl sang beautifully during the concert.
A. girl
B. during
C. beautifully
D. concert
C. beautifully