Wolf Hollow 1
Which of the following is an aspect of the setting of Wolf Hollow?
A. The story takes place in 1943, after the Great Depression.
B. The story takes place during World War II.
C. The story takes place on a farm in the countryside, which creates a peaceful mood.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above
Which piece of evidence below is the best example of imagery? (RL 7.4) *
A. “Andy’s was a sporadic education at best, however, and I soon learned that even Betty could not compete with an Indian summer day.” (Wolk 48-49)
B. “The boys backed away slowly so as not to startle the bird and then scampered off down the hill, hissing nonsense at each other as they jockeyed for the lead.” (Wolk 50-51)
C. “Walking to school that morning that morning was pure joy. The ground was soft and fragrant, the birds talkative, and the sun somewhat hazy, as if it wore a silk stocking. Before I headed down the long slope into Wolf Hollow, I took off my jacket and hat and hung them on a peach tree that clung stubbornly to a very few leaves, and those an autumn gold.” (Wolk 49)
D. “She waved for me to join her, so I followed the path past the kitchen garden to where the spring had birthed a little downhill stream.” (Wolk 54)
C. “Walking to school that morning that morning was pure joy. The ground was soft and fragrant, the birds talkative, and the sun somewhat hazy, as if it wore a silk stocking. Before I headed down the long slope into Wolf Hollow, I took off my jacket and hat and hung them on a peach tree that clung stubbornly to a very few leaves, and those an autumn gold.” (Wolk 49)
Chapter 11 ends with the statement, “I can’t say I was glad, exactly, but I wasn’t sorry.” (Wolk 116). What does this suggest about Annabelle’s feelings now that the “secret” is out? (RL 7.2) *
A. This suggests that Annabelle was relieved that people finally knew Betty’s other side but was embarrassed.
B. This demonstrates the idea that Annabelle felt sorry for Betty.
C. This displays that Annabelle was sad that people knew that Betty wasn’t always kind.
D. This conveys that Annabelle wanted revenge on Betty.
A. This suggests that Annabelle was relieved that people finally knew Betty’s other side but was embarrassed.
Columbus’ voyages had negative impacts EXCEPT: *
A. Columbus was appointed governor of Hispaniola, but he proved to be a better explorer than a governor.
B. With one voyage, Columbus changed that. Instead of a barrier, the Atlantic Ocean became a bridge that connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
C. Columbus and the Europeans who came after him forced native peoples to work in mines or on farms raising sugarcane and cotton.
D. In 1504 he returned to Spain in poor health. Columbus died two years later, still believing that he had reached Asia.
B. With one voyage, Columbus changed that. Instead of a barrier, the Atlantic Ocean became a bridge that connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
What is the purpose of the following line from page 29: “But it’s important to look at how everything ended and not just what happened along the way.” (Wolk 29)? (RL.7.5) *
A. To show that Annabelle is sorry for starting to lie to her parents.
B. To convey the theme of “things aren’t always what they seem.”
C. To reveal that Annabelle is struggling with telling the truth about Betty.
D. To indicate that Annabelle’s friendship with Toby was worth the trouble it may have caused.
D. To indicate that Annabelle’s friendship with Toby was worth the trouble it may have caused.
What is the purpose of Annabelle repeating, “I wanted” in the following excerpt? (RL 7.4): “I wanted nothing more of bruises and threats and poor dead quails. I wanted nothing to do with anyone who could close her hand around a bird’s neck and smile about it. I wanted Betty to go back where she’d come from. I wanted to rewind the clock to where it had been before she arrived. I wanted to undo” (Wolk 63) *
A. Annabelle is praying that Betty’s poison ivy is severe
B. Annabelle is expressing her anger towards Betty
C. Annabelle is feeling empathy for Ruth
D. Annabelle is expressing her shock that Betty said hello to her
B. Annabelle is expressing her anger towards Betty
Read the following lines from Chapter 12. Which word best describes the mood that is created for readers? “The rain had stopped, but the night outside our door was thick with wet air, and Constable Oleska looked like he wore a layer of spiderweb over his black raincoat.” (Wolk 117) (RL 7.2 ) *
A. Aggravated
B. Optimistic
C. Suspenseful
D. Melancholy
C. Suspenseful
How were Cortez and Pizarro similar?
A. They both were conquistadors.
B. They both conquered great Native American civilizations.
C. They both wanted wealth and power.
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What is the meaning of the word “dubious” as it is used in the following excerpt? (RL.7.4): “I don’t have anything else to bring you, Betty. And I think it’s just mean for you to be like this. We could be friends, you know,” I said, quite aware that I sounded pretty dubious as I said it. “If you would stop being so mean.” (Wolk 35) *
A. Certain
B. Enthusiastic
C. Doubtful
D. Aggressive
C. Doubtful
What does the term “some vinegar on her tongue” mean in the following excerpt? (RL 7.4) “Despite myself, I began to cry, but as quietly as I could. Aunt Lilly said, “‘Oh, and what is it now that’s worth such tears?”’ “My grandmother said, without looking at her “‘Even Jesus wept, Lily,”’ to which Aunt Lily replied, “‘And with good reason, which is more than I can say about this business.”’ “‘You mean Ruth losing her eye?”’ my mother said, “some vinegar on her tongue.” “‘You mean that business?”” (Wolk 72) *
A. Enthusiastically, boisterous
B. Whispered, in a quiet manner
C. Sadly, whimpering
D. Regretful, apologetic
A. Enthusiastically, boisterous
Which statement essentially displays the reason as to why Annabelle wants to look for Betty? (RL 7.4) *
A. “And I feared that I was the only one who cared as much about helping Toby as finding Betty.” (Wolk 129)
B. “My parents liked him, true enough, but a missing girl was a missing girl. Nobody else was likely to put Toby ahead of that.” (Wolk 129)
C. “I couldn’t imagine that Toby had anything to do with it. In a way, I wished he was, indeed, far from here by now.” (Wolk 125)
D. “And I asked myself, in the face of this possibility, what I was prepared to do about it.” (Wolk 130)
A. “And I feared that I was the only one who cared as much about helping Toby as finding Betty.” (Wolk 129)
Read the following quote by Christopher Columbus: “Espanola is a marvel; the mountains and hills, and plains, fields, and the soil, so beautiful and rich for planting and sowing, for breeding cattle of sorts, for building towns and villages.” Use the context clues in this quote to determine the meaning of the word marvel. *
A. joke
B. amazement
C. astonishment
D. both b and c
D. both b and c
What does the following flashback in Chapter 4 reveal about Toby? “Like the time I was skirting the edge of a newly planted field and stepped in a groundhog hole, spraining my ankle so badly that I couldn’t walk on it...And Toby came. I was younger and didn’t weigh all that much, but it couldn’t have been easy to carry me up over the hill and down the lane to my mother, baby-style.” (Wolk 32) (RL.7.3) *
A. The flashback reveals that Toby is kind and gracious.
B. The flashback reveals that Toby is strong and resilient.
C. The flashback suggests that Toby is strange and bizarre.
D. The flashback demonstrates that Toby is agile and physically fit.
A. The flashback reveals that Toby is kind and gracious.
The author develops the narrator’s point of view mainly through the use of… (RL 7.6) *
A. Figurative language
B. Conflict between characters
C. Limited dialogue
The description of the setting
B. Conflict between characters
Which piece of evidence from Chapter 14 BEST conveys Annabelle’s concern for Toby? (RL 7. 1) *
A. “Hearing him say it was good, though I hadn’t realized I needed to hear it until I did.” (Wolk 135)
B. “I’ll be back as soon as I can with some food and water,” I said.. (Wolk 141)
C. “Don’t worry,” I said. “Everything will be fine.” (Wolk 141)
D. “You can either climb up to that hayloft or you can hide in the corncrib with the mice.” (Wolk 140)
B. “I’ll be back as soon as I can with some food and water,” I said.. (Wolk 141)
Where was the Mayan civilization located? *
A. Costa Rica
B. Present-day southern Mexico and Guatemala.
C. Present day United States
D. North America
B. Present-day southern Mexico and Guatemala.
What is the purpose of the author including the following quote: “But first I went in search of my aunt Lily, who would send in the film that Toby had given me, neither of us knowing that, on that small spool, another piece of trouble was waiting for someone to find it.”? (Wolk 42) (RL.7.5) *
A. To foreshadow how Aunt Lily would be written as a major character in the story.
B. To foreshadow that Annabelle would have trouble developing the pictures from the spool of film.
C. To suggest that Toby and Aunt Lily would have a disagreement about the pictures.
D. To foreshadow that there will be a picture developed that will add to the conflict of the story.
D. To foreshadow that there will be a picture developed that will add to the conflict of the story.
What do these sentences suggest about Aunt Lily’s attitude towards Betty? (RL 7.4) “Betty seems like a sweet, God-fearing girl to me, and she’s brave enough to let us know what Toby’s done, even though he’s the most frightening thing in this county.” (Wolk 101) *
A. She feels Betty is a patient girl.
B. She feels Betty is appreciative.
C. She feels Betty is honest.
D. She feels Betty is joyful.
C. She feels Betty is honest.
In Chapter 15, we learn that Toby secretly observed Betty set up the trap which hurt Annabelle’s brother. Which two words would best describe Toby based on this situation? (RL 7.3)
A. Cautious and observant
B. Sneaky and uninvolved
C. Observant and careless
D. Helpful and enthusiastic
A. Cautious and observant
What was the name of the Aztec capital city? *
A. Cancun
B. New York
C. Tenochtitlan
D. Rio De Janeiro
C. Tenochtitlan