The Open Window
The Californian's Tale
The Masque of the Red Death
Writing
Spelling Saver Words
100
Who does Nuttel first meet when he arrives at the Sappletons’ home? a. The hunting party b. Mrs. Sappleton c. His sister d. Vera, the niece
What is D- Vera, the niece
100
Why does the narrator agree to stay with Henry longer than he had first planned? a. He feels sorry for Henry b. He does not want to be rude c. He is weary from his travels d. He is eager to meet Henry’s wife
What is D- eager to meet wife
100
The people in this story have avoided the Red Death’s victims mainly because a. The disease is disgusting b. The disease is contagious c. They don’t want to be bothered d. They believe the victims deserve their fate
What is B- the disease is contagious
100
25. A passing score on the FCAT Writing Test is a. 4 b. 3 c. 3.5 d. 4.5
What is A- 4
100
The word “too” means in excess, a lot of, also, in addition to A) True B) False
What is - A- true
200
What does Framton Nuttel know about the Sappletons when he first arrives? a. Their great tragedy b. Their name and address c. Their family tree d. Their hunting skills
What is B- name and address
200
What is unusual about the cottage the narrator visits? a. It is well kept b. It is far from a town c. It is covered with roses d. There are no other houses nearby
What is A- well kept
200
The people at the masque eat, drink, and party because they a. Are afraid to insult their host b. Are celebrating the Red Death’s end c. Want to live their last days to the fullest d. Have largely convinced themselves that they are safe
What is D- convinced themselves they are safe
200
The highest score given on the FCAT Writing Test is a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6
What is D- 6
200
The word “their” is used to refer to a place or location. A) True B) False
What is B- False
300
According to the story, what quality makes Vera such a good liar? a. Her appearance b. Her vocabulary c. Her self-possession d. Her maturity
What is C- self- possession
300
What turned out to be odd about the letter that Henry read aloud? a. Henry just pretended to read it b. Henry actually wrote it himself c. It was actually written years ago d. It contains parts that Henry had not read aloud
What is C- written years ago
300
It is LEAST likely that the tolling of the ebony clock is meant to symbolize a. Fate b. Time c. Death d. Happiness
What is D- happiness
300
In writing a 5 paragraph essay the 4th paragraph is called a. The conclusion b. The introduction c. Body paragraph 2 d. Body paragraph 3
What is D- body paragraph 3
300
Choose the sentence that is correct. A) Its fun to watch my dog chase it's tail. B) We we're at the store last night. C) Where did you're lunch go? D) It's over there, by the window
What is D- It's over there, by the window.
400
Why does Nuttel try to change the topic of the tragedy? a. He has weak nerves b. He has run out of time c. He is worried about his sister d. He is afraid of dogs
What is A- he has weak nerves
400
What is an important clue to the ending that is ignored by the narrator? a. Joe’s command to take the other drink b. The lack of other women in the area c. The miner’s request to hear the wife’s letter d. The fact that everything in the house is neat and tidy
What is A- Joe's command to take the other drink
400
The guests seem to feel that the masked figure’s costume is a. Amusing b. Mysterious c. Tasteless d. Fascinating
What is C- tasteless
400
A good example to use as a hook sentence is a. A question b. A quote c. An example of figurative language d. All of the above
What is D- all of the above
400
Choose the sentence that is correct. A) Where is you're homework? B) Were you at the movies last night with your girlfriend? C) It's time for you to complete all of your work. D) Are they coming too the store with us?
What is - C- It's time for you to complete all of your work.
500
Why is Nuttel so surprised to hear that there was a tragedy in the house? a. The house seemed so peaceful b. No one lives in the house c. He was told that house was new d. Vera seems so happy
What is - A- the house seemed so peaceful
500
Although the narrator describes the countryside in various ways, his strongest reaction to it centers on its a. Beauty b. Loneliness c. Peacefulness d. Spaciousness
What is B- loneliness
500
Which of the following best describes what the characters in this story are trying to do? a. Cheat or defy death b. Teach death a lesson c. Make peace with death d. Make a bargain with death
What is A- cheat or defy death
500
The last sentence in the introduction paragraph is called a. The topic sentence b. The thesis statement c. The conclusion d. The hook sentence
What is B- thesis statement
500
Choose the sentence that uses the set of homophones correctly. A) You're backpack is on your back. B) Were going to the store. Where are you going? C) Two girls are going to the store too. D) They're suitcases are over there.
What is C- Two girls are going to the store too.
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