Lord of the Flies
Which central idea is best supported early in the novel?
A. Rules are unnecessary and only put in place by adults to be controlling
B. Structure is needed to maintain order
C. Children prefer to remain in a group
D. Leadership causes internal conflict among any group
B. Structure is needed to maintain order
What is the central idea of the society?
A. Violence is the best form of entertainment
B. Nature is valued and encouraged to be experienced
C. Entertainment replaces critical thinking
D. Books are weapons of mass destruction
What causes the initial conflict?
A. Accusations of witchcraft
B. Tituba being attacked for her beliefs and faith
C. Abigail's constant changing of what happened in the woods
D. A political election led to false accusations to gain power
A. Accusations of witchcraft
"Books are a loaded gun." (From Fahrenheit 451)
What does the "loaded gun" suggest?
A. Books are heavy and explosive
B. Books are expensive and threatening
C. Books are dangerous and powerful
D. Books are a threat to those who are defenseless
What is William Golding's purpose in writing Lord of the Flies?
A. To entertain readers with a violent story
B. To teach history by using the boys references to explain the time period
C. To demonstrate how nature corrupts mankind
D. To explore human nature and savagery
D. To explore human nature and savagery
Which detail best develops the theme that humans have a capacity for savagery?
A. Jack paints his face and hunts
B. The boys are picking on Piggy for being weird
C. Ralph organizes meetings among the boys
D. The boys adapted really well to their surroundings
A. Jack paints his face and hunts
How does Clarisse influence Montag?
A. She distracts him from his job and almost costs him his life
B. She encourages him to question society
C. She demands that he question his wife
D. She manipulates him into thinking and reading
B. She encourages him to question society
Which theme is most evident?
A. The truth will always come out
B. Fear can lead to injustice
C. Authority is always right regardless of circumstances
D. Reputation is the most important thing a human can possess
B. Fear can lead to injustice
"The conch exploded into a thousand white fragments..." (Lord of the Flies)
What does the conch most symbolize here?
A. The end of order and civilization
B. The fragility of nature in the face of mankind
C. A physical object breaking
D. Lebron James' opening ritual of throwing chalk in the air
A. The end of order and civilization
What is Ray Bradbury's purpose in writing Fahrenheit 451?
A. To warn about censorship
B. To demonstrate the dangers of technology
C. To explain fire safety
D. To convince people of the dangers of reading
A. To warn about censorship
What does the "beast" contribute most to the text?
A. It provides comic relief and is used as a joke to scare littluns
B. It represents adult's authority looming over the children
C. It symbolizes internal fear and savagery
D. It creates a physical threat to the boys that they must defend against.
C. It symbolizes internal fear and savagery
Which theme is best supported?
A. Censorship limits freedom and thought
B. Ignorance leads to happiness and should be encouraged
C. Technology improves relationships, connecting us across any distance
D. Authority ensures justice regardless of who is in charge
Which trait best describes Abigail?
A. Logical
B. Misleading
C. Dishonest
D. Manipulative
D. Manipulative
"He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!" (The Crucible)
What does "goodness" most closely mean in this context?
A. Reputation
B. Strength
C. Authority
D. Moral integrity
D. Moral integrity
What is Arthur Miller's purpose in writing The Crucible?
A. Fear justifies actions of those afraid
B. Hysteria leads to injustice
C. Hysteria only shows up where there is ignorance
D. Truth is irrelevant in the face of power
B. Hysteria leads to injustice
"The mask was a thing on its own, behind which Jack hid, liberated from shame and self-consciousness."
Which statement best explains what Golding is trying to demonstrate with this scene?
A. People feel better when they are hidden
B. Removing identity allows individuals to act without accountability
C. Children will hide their inner selves to avoid embarrassment
D. Savagery always comes from the shadows
B. Removing identity allows individuals to act without accountability
How does this excerpt contribute to the development of Montag's character?
A. It shows his initial acceptance of society's values
B. It shows his enthusiasm for his career
C. It demonstrates his obsession with fire
D. It highlights his rebellion
A. It shows his initial acceptance of society's values
"Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life!"
Which statement best explains how this excerpt develops John Proctor's character?
A. He values reputation over how people will perceive him
B. He prioritizes honesty and personal integrity
C. He fears existential punishment and only wants to protect his soul
D. He would sacrifice everything in his world except his identity
B. He prioritizes honesty and personal integrity
From Letter from Birmingham Jail:
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutality..."
Which rhetorical appeal is MLK Jr. utilizing?
A. Logos
B. Ethos
C. Pathos
D. Anaphora
C. Pathos
From Letter from Birmingham Jail
"Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will."
Which statement best describes the author's perspective?
A. All people are equally harmful regardless of their intent
B. Indifference and lack of action are major obstacles to justice
C. Misunderstanding is beneficial because it gives opportunity for conversation
D. Conflict should be avoided unless it is calling out people of good will for not understanding
B. Indifference and lack of action are major obstacles to justice
"Ralph wept for the end of innocence, the darkness of man's heart..."
With this scene at the end of the novel, Golding is clearly demonstrating which theme?
A. Civilization vs. Savagery
B. Loss of innocence
C. Power & Leadership
D. Fear
B. Loss of innocence
"We need not to be let alone. We need to be really bothered once in a while."
Which statement best explains how this excerpt develops a central idea of the text?
A. It demonstrates the importance of alone time
B. It emphasizes that discomfort is necessary for growth
C. It declares that people need to be angry for no reason
D. It implies that to grow, one must be comfortable
B. It emphasizes that discomfort is necessary for growth.
Bonus +400:
Who is says this quote and who are they talking to? (MUST GET BOTH TO GET POINTS)
"We burn a hot fire here; it melts down all concealment." -Judge Danforth
What figurative language is being utilized by Miller here?
A. Metaphor
B. Paradox
C. Oxymoron
D. Irony
D. Irony
Bonus +200:
Explain the irony.
From Farewell Address to Congress:
"We could hold in Korea by constant maneuver and in an approximate area where our supply line advantages were in balance with the supply line disadvantages of the enemy, but we could hope at best for only an indecisive campaign with its terrible and constant attrition upon our forces if the enemy utilized its full military potential. I have constantly called for the new political decisions essential to a solution."
What does "attrition" MOST nearly mean in this context?
A. Building up
B. Strengthen
C. Attack
D. Weakening
D. Weakening
BONUS +200: Based on the excerpt, what is it that MacArthur wanted to have happen?
From Farewell Address to Congress:
"I know war as few other men now living know it, and nothing to me is more revolting. I have long advocated its complete abolition, as its very destructiveness on both friend and foe has rendered it useless as a means of settling international disputes."
Which statement best explains how this excerpt reflects the author's purpose?
A. To demonstrate MacArthur's love of war and conflict and belief that it fully settles any issue
B. To warn citizens about the dangers of unchecked authority
C. To explain how his experience with war has made him believe it is useless in settling disputes.
D. To describe the military's success rate when it comes to wars and international conflicts
C. To explain how his experience with war has made him believe it is useless in settling disputes.