Literature Test 1 - 8th

In “The Magic Brocade” which character flaw do the older brothers display?

In “Thank You, M’am” Roger resolves his internal conflict by deciding to stay in the room.

In “The Magic Brocade” why does the youngest son desire to go on the quest?

In “The Magic Brocade” all three sons work hard to provide for their lazy mother.

After Johnny reads the Bible passages, his reactions to Dove and Dusty align with a biblical understanding of maturity.

Who is the protaganist in Ben-Hur?

In “The Magic Brocade” which character trait does the youngest son display on the quest?

In Ben-Hur: Part 3 how does the dialogue reveal Simonides’s motivation?

“The Story-Teller” is told from third-person omniscient point of view.

In Ben-Hur: Part 2 what does the ring symbolize?

an altered version of an author’s original work for length or readability

In “Thank You, M’am” the reader can infer from Roger’s words that Roger is polite and respectful.

In Ben-Hur: Part 3 Ben-Hur’s motivation for competing in the chariot race is noble.

Which of the following describes the resolution to the external conflict in “The Whistle”?

What is Johnny’s character flaw in the excerpt from Johnny Tremain?

“The Great Rat Hunt” is classified as...

In “The Treasure of Lemon Brown,” which of the following is true of Greg and Lemon Brown?

Which event is the resolution in “The Great Rat Hunt”?

events that are less significant than the main events of a story

In “The Story-Teller” which of the following quotations illustrates verbal irony?

In the excerpt from Johnny Tremain, apprenticeship is one of the novel’s historical elements.

What is the external conflict and its resolution in “Thank You M’am”?

“The Treasure of Lemon Brown” is told from first-person point of view.

In “The Whistle” Abuelita is wrong to refuse to speak to Chatita after Chatita apologizes.

In “The Story-Teller” the bachelor’s description of Bertha as “horribly good” surprises and delights the children.

Who is the antaganist in Ben-Hur?

In Ben-Hur: Part 4 both Ben-Hur and Messala demonstrate a spirit of determination.

In Ben-Hur: Part 1 which of the following reflects one of the conflicts?

Irony can refer to a contradiction between what is said and what is meant.

Describe Chatita from "The Whistle."

the author’s perspective on good and evil

In “The Whistle” Chatita buys a whistle because she wants to restore her relationship with Abuelita.

In Ben-Hur: Part 2 Ben-Hur demonstrates that he is more loyal to Arrius than to God’s law.

when a story’s events differ from the reader’s expectations

How do the situational irony and verbal irony contribute to the humor in “The Story-Teller”?

In “The Story-Teller” what is an example of situational irony in the bachelor’s story?

Which event contributes to the suspense in Ben-Hur: Part 4?

Describe Mrs. Jones from "Thank You, M'am."

when a character is rewarded for good actions or punished for bad actions

In “The Great Rat Hunt,” which action reveals the father’s love for Laurence?

Which detail from “The Great Rat Hunt” is part of the exposition?

Both the “The Magic Brocade” and “The Story-Teller” have a moral tone that mocks virtue.

Describe Greg from "The Treasure of Lemon Brown."

In Ben-Hur: Part 1 Ben-Hur’s prayer foreshadows that Ben-Hur will attempt to get revenge on Messala.

In “The Treasure of Lemon Brown,” how is the external conflict with the thieves resolved?

Which of the following is an example of poetic justice in Ben-Hur: Part 4?

Which of the following contributes to the suspense in Ben-Hur: Part 2?

In Ben-Hur: Part 2 how do Arrius’s words help reveal Arrius’s traits?

“The Magic Brocade” can be classified as a fairytale is that the brocade comes to life at the end of the story.

a difference between the intended meaning and the literal meaning

Which event is part of the rising action of “The Whistle”?