The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
What central idea is introduced when Henrietta seeks treatment at Johns Hopkins?
A. The dangers of modern medicine
B. The racial inequities in healthcare
C. The superiority of private hospitals
D. The need for better doctors
In Chapter 16, Pi says religion is “a house with many rooms.” This figurative language suggests:
A. Religion is confusing
B. Religion is limited
C. Religion is welcoming and diverse
D. Religion is dangerous
The term “immortal” in Immortal Life means:
A. Henrietta is still alive
B. Her cells continue to reproduce
C. Her spirit haunts Johns Hopkins
D. Scientists misunderstood her illness
In this section of narrative writing, the author begins the dialogue leading to the climax
Rising Action
Pi’s father showing him the tiger killing a goat is an example of:
A. Internal conflict
B. External conflict (character vs. nature)
C. External conflict (character vs. character)
D. Symbolic imagery
A major cause-and-effect relationship is:
A. Henrietta works long hours → She becomes wealthy
B. Henrietta’s cells are taken → Scientific breakthroughs occur
C. Doctors ask permission → Family refuses
D. Deborah writes a book → HeLa cells are destroyed
The tone of Pi’s storytelling in early chapters is best described as:
A. Cynical
B. Humorous and reflective
C. Bitter
D. Detached
The word tumultuous in context likely means:
A. Calm
B. Confusing or chaotic
C. Rewarding
D. Predictable
In this section of narrative writing, the author introduces the characters and a vivid description of the setting is set.
Exposition
The conflict between Pi and the cook/sailors represents primarily:
A. Man vs. nature
B. Man vs. society
C. Man vs. self
D. Man vs. technology
Henrietta’s lack of consent reflects which theme?
A. Human dignity and ethics in science
B. The decline of medicine
C. The growth of technology
D. The failure of family loyalty
Which plot event most clearly marks the rising action?
A. Pi discovers his love of animals
B. The ship sinks
C. Pi moves to Canada
D. Pi studies three religions
Giving human qualities to animals
Anthropomorphism
In this section of narrative writing, the story ends.
Resolution
Pi’s internal conflict regarding which religion to choose illustrates:
A. His desire for approval
B. The tension between identity and belief
C. The fear of punishment
D. The influence of science
Deborah’s frustration reveals which conflict?
A. Deborah vs. her siblings
B. Deborah vs. scientific exploitation
C. Deborah vs. time
D. Deborah vs. money
When Pi says his story “will make you believe in God,” the author introduces:
A. A thematic claim
B. A shift in tone
C. A structural break
D. A metaphor
Morally right or acceptable
Ethical
In this section of narrative writing, the characters reactions are expressed verbally or mentally.
Falling Action
A conflict that exist within your mind or a mental problem.
Internal Conflict
A central idea across the book is:
A. Science should remain secret
B. Personal stories matter in scientific discovery
C. Doctors should avoid research
D. Consent is unnecessary
The Patel family’s decision to leave India contributes to which theme?
A. Escapism
B. The inevitability of change
C. The dangers of travel
D. The decline of faith
Permission to do something
Consent
The major problem or conflict
Climax
A conflict that exist outside the brain, more of a verbal or physical problem.
External Conflict