Parts of Speech
Characterization
Vocabulary
The Open Window
The Cabuliwallah
100
In the following sentence: Jake jumped over a big fat cat. Which part of speech is the word 'jumped'?
What is A verb
100
The following is an example of indirect or direct characterization? Henry was a very nervous man.
What is Direct characterization.
100
This word means: Showing sound judgment or common sense. A) Pervaded B) Euphemism C) Judicious D) Precarious
What is C) Judicious
100
This is why Framton Nuttel visiting the Sappletons in the country? A) He hopes to go on a hunting expedition. B) He hopes to rest and relax his nerves. C) He is attending a family reunion. D) He is delivering a message from his sister.
B) He hopes to rest and relax his nerves.
100
This is how Mini responds at first to the Cabuliwallah? A) She squeals with delight. B) She flees in fear. C) She is surprised by his offer of nuts and raisins. D) She approaches him with caution.
What is: A) She squeals with delight.
200
In the following sentence Jimmy stood in line at the theater for seven hours. What part of speech is 'Jimmy'?
What is A noun
200
The following is an example of indirect or direct characterization. Cindy smiled widely as she stepped into the classroom.
What is Indirect characterization.
200
This word means pleading with. A) Imploring B) Imminent C) Impending D) Immaculate
What is A) Imploring
200
This is whyFramton flees the house when Mr. Sappleton returns? A) He is suddenly taken ill and requires urgent care. B) He thinks Mr. Sappleton has come back from the dead. C) He is afraid he will be suspected of flirting with Mrs. Sappleton. D) He was once chased by dogs into a freshly dug grave.
What is B) He thinks Mr. Sappleton has come back from the dead.
200
This image appeals to your sense of hearing? A) He put his hand inside his big robe and brought out a small dirty piece of paper. B) He wore the loose, soiled clothing of his people, and a tall turban. C) He would reply in the nasal accents of a mountaineer: “An elephant!” D) After the rains there was a sense of cleanness in the air, and the rays of the sun looked like pure gold.
What is: C) He would reply in the nasal accents of a mountaineer: “An elephant!”
300
In the following sentence: The big truck cruised down the freeway at a dangerous speed. What part of speech is the word 'the'?
What is An article.
300
In the following statement, Joey is characterized by what (action, dialogue, appearance, action, or what others say about him) "I'm not going to practice before the big game," Joey said, "I'm too good for that."
What is Dialogue
300
This word means dangerous or unstable. A) Pervaded B) Precarious C) Delusion D) Impending
B) Precarious
300
This is what we realize when Mr. Sappleton returns at the end of the story. A) Mr. Sappleton is a ghost. B) Vera played a trick on Framton. C) Vera is a mental patient. D) Framton understands the joke.
What is B) Vera played a trick on Framton.
300
This is what Mini’s father and the Cabuliwallah have in common. A) They share an interest in writing. B) They share similar political views. C) They were both born in Afghanistan. D) They both are fathers.
What is: D) They both are fathers.
400
In the following sentence: Betty quickly jumped over the hurdle to win the race. What part of speech is 'quickly'?
What is An adverb.
400
In the following passage, Judy is characterized by this (actions, dialogue, description, thoughts): Judy blushed everytime she saw the cashier boy everytime she saw him; she tried to avoid looking directly at him.
What is Actions?
400
This word means False belief held in spite of evidence to the contrary. A) Precarious B) Pariah C) Immaculate D) Delusion
What is D) Delusion
400
This is what occurs at the climax of the story. A) A cyclist collides with Framton B) Vera tells Mrs. Sappleton that Framton is afraid of dogs. C) Mrs. Sappleton announces the return of the men from their hunting trip and Framton sees them. D) Mrs. Sappleton introduces herself to Framton.
What is C) Mrs. Sappleton announces the return of the men from their hunting trip and Framton sees them.
400
This is what the Cabuliwallah gains from his relationship with Mini? A) The chance to meet Mini’s father. B) The chance to think of his own daughter while spending time with Mini. C) A loving place in Mini’s family. D) A more privileged status in Indian society.
What is: B) The chance to think of his own daughter while spending time with Mini.
500
In the following sentence Ferdinand loved to go to the mall; he always ate at the food court. 'He' is this part of speech.
What is a prounoun?
500
The following passage might tell us what about Ronald: Oh man, thought Ronald, after spending all night at the library, I'm caught up, but I want to get ahead? I need to work harder.
What is Ronald is a serious student, is competitive, puts a lot of pressure on himself, etc...
500
This word means word or phrase substituted for a more unpleasant word or phrase. A) Delusion B) Sordid C) Pariah D) Euphemism
What is D) Euphemism
500
The following line about Vera means what? Romance at short notice was her specialty A) She is adventurous and loves meeting new people. B) She encourages loving relationships between people. C) She frequently falls in love with strangers. D) She is able to invent fantasy tales quickly.
What is D) She is able to invent fantasy tales quickly.
500
This was Mini’s father’s final act of kindness and justice toward Rahmun, the cabuliwallah? A) He invites the Cabuliwallah to Mini’s wedding. B) He allows Mini and the Cabuliwallah to revive their old friendship. C) He gives the Cabuliwallah money to return home to his daughter. D) He tells the Cabuliwallah that his arrest was unjust.
What is: C) He gives the Cabuliwallah money to return home to his daughter.
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