"A Good Man is Hard to Find"
1. Why does the author introduce the grandmother with her comments about The Misfit?
A. to emphasize her belief in the justice system
B. to emphasize how dangerous it has become to travel
C. to emphasize how her attitude changes later in the story
D. to emphasize her concern for her family's safety
C. to emphasize how her attitude changes later in the story
Dramatic
Name the pastor at Cal's church.
Reverend Sykes
"The study of the effective use of language in the aim of persuading one's audience".
Insular
ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience.
3. In paragraph 18, why does the author follow the line, "People did right then," with, "Oh look at the cute little pickaninny!"?
A. to show how the world has changed
B. to reveal the grandmother's hypocrisy
C. to show evidence of the grandmother's statement
D. to reveal the children's lack of knowledge about the world
D. to reveal the children's lack of knowledge about the world
Verbal
Who does Scout recognize at the attempted lynching of Tom Robinson in Chapter 15?
Walter Cunningham Sr.
Ameliorate
To make something better than it actually is.
Nuance
a subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound.
6. What effect did the author most likely intend with the description "Behind them the line of woods gaped like a dark open mouth"? (Paragraph 79)
A. to create an atmosphere of serenity
B. to create an atmosphere of curiosity
C. to create an atmosphere of foreboding
D. to create an atmosphere of annoyance
C. to create an atmosphere of foreboding
In the book "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", all the people in Emerald City assume that Oz is powerful and impressive. However, Oz turns out to be the exact opposite: an old man with no special powers.
Situational
What symbolizes hope for Mayella Ewell's in part two of TKAM?
The red geraniums
Feeble
Physically weak from age or sickness
Cohesive
Able to stick together; clearly expressed.
8. What change in the grandmother is revealed in paragraph 135?
A. She finally realizes that The Misfit has killed her family.
B. It is the first time she fights back against disrespect and impoliteness.
C. It is the first time she shows emotion for someone other than herself.
D. She finally realizes that The Misfit is willing to harm "a lady."
C. It is the first time she shows emotion for someone other than herself.
In a movie about the Titanic, a character leans on the balcony right before the ship hits the iceberg and says, "It's so beautiful I could just die."
Dramatic
Who says this?
"You little folks won't tell on me now, will you? It'll ruin my reputation if you did."
Dolphus Raymond
Resilient
Able to recover from difficult struggles or conditions.
Unfathomable
Unbelievable
10. Which of the following best identifies a theme of the text?
A. A person's morality cannot be determined by their appearance.
B. There is no way to change or affect a truly evil person.
C. It is important to present a certain image to the world.
D. When people lie, the consequences are usually dire.
A. A person's morality cannot be determined by their appearance.
In "A Good Man Is Hard to Find," this type of irony occurs when an evil man, The Misfit, causes Bailey's mother to see herself for what she is: a sinner.
Situational
What are 'Scuppernongs'?
Grapes
Tangible
Perceptive by touch.
Nonchalant
Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.