Comprehension
Where does the main action of “Jabberwocky” take place?
a forest
What does it mean if a person is slain on the battlefield?
they are no longer living
Is the Jabberwock most like a tiger, a shark, or an elephant?
tiger
Which of these lines from “Jabberwocky” illustrate the clearest examples of onomatopoeia? Choose two answers.
a. So rested he by the Tumtum tree
b. The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!
c. He went galumphing back.
d. The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
b and c
Who gives the warning about the Jabberwock?
the hero's father
If someone tells you to beware, how should you act?
be careful; watch for danger
The hero of “Jabberwocky” is told to “shun / The frumious Bandersnatch!” Based on this warning, what do you think this creature is like?
dangerous; angry; terrifying
In the following sentence, which words are the clearest example of alliteration?
The brave boy concealed his fear and prayed for luck as the beastly Jabberwock crashed through the trees, howling its challenge.
brave, boy, beastly
How does the hero prove that he has defeated the Jabberwock?
he brings its head to his father
If someone is a foe, what does that mean?
they are your enemy
What does this line from “Jabberwocky” describe?
One, two! One, two! And through and through
the hero's sword
Does the following line from “Jabberwocky” use rhyme, alliteration, or consonance?
He took his vorpal sword in hand
consonance (sword; hand)
What two other creatures are said to be dangerous in the story?
the Jubjub bird and the Bandersnatch
The word loathsome is formed from the Old English word meaning “hated” and the Old English suffix -sum, meaning “tending to” or “causing.” Based on this information, choose the sentence that uses loathsome correctly.
a. The happy couple shared a loathsome afternoon at the park.
b. The wolf made a loathsome sound when it saw its mate.
c. The famous poem has a loathsome ending.
d. The frightening beast had a loathsome appearance.
d
What emotion does the father’s cry of “Callooh! Callay!” most likely express?
delight; joy; happiness
In the following sentence from an invented language, which word is most likely the verb? Base your answer on your understanding of English syntax.
Following the razzletory, we kletosized several dugglety blutzables.
kletosized
What feature of the Jabberwock in “Jabberwocky” does the hero notice as the creature approaches him?
its eyes of flame
The word plight originates in the Old English word pliht, meaning “danger, risk, peril, or damage.” Based on this information, choose the sentence that uses plight correctly.
a. My best friend and I were in a plight over who would put the last piece in the jigsaw puzzle. The plight of having my wisdom teeth out is that I get to eat ice cream.
b. She was concerned about the plight of the refugee children she saw on the news.
c. The family had a party to celebrate their exciting plight with friends.
d. The plight of having my wisdom teeth out is that I get to eat ice cream.
b
Which word in the following sentence is most likely an example of invented language?
He was a brave and plucky knight, and he rode a plumavered horse with the confidence of an emperor.
plumavered
The following sentence contains the invented word brollisimo. Based on your understanding of syntax, name the part of speech of brollisimo.
We appreciated the bandleader’s use of brollisimo in his conducting.