"Secret Life"... In the hotel lobby, Mitty…

Imagines flying in a bombing raid

What is suspicious about how Wilson gets into the Redheaded League

Spaulding seems intent on getting Wilson into the office,

“Rules of the Game“ by Amy Tan: Why does Meimei's mother buy her a small bag of plums?

as a reward for practicing the art of invisible strength

A pov where the narrator knows all the thoughts, actions, and feelings of all characters.

d. third person omniscient point of view

Why does Holmes say to Watson, “My dear doctor, this is a time for observation, not talk.” ?

It is his method to observe closely and then to consider.

How would the Capulets and the Montagues describe the theme of Romeo and Juliet?

Hatred can rob people of what they hold dearest.

Why is the bank’s recent borrowing of 30,000 gold napoleons a significant detail?

The gold is an attraction for a potential thief.

‘The Interlopers” by Saki: What does Ulrich von Gradwitz secretly wish?

That Ulrich would encounter Georg alone so they could fight

Which quotation best illustrates Montresor’s true character?

“I must not only punish but punish with impunity.”

Why does Romeo decide to poison himself after he learns of Juliet's death?

He has lost his interest in living.

“Rules of the Game“ : Why does Meimei's mother believe she should figure out the chess rules ?

to compete successfully in America

‘The Interlopers” by Saki: Each of the men…

Hopes that his men will be the ones to rescue them

“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”: Mitty’s imaginary commander is ...

Piloting a plane in a bad storm

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1
Used to introduce background information about events, settings, and characters to readers.
d. resolution
b. inciting incident
a. exposition
c. climax
2
absolute in power or authority
reek
autocratic
aspire
blanch
3
sufficient to be noticed or measured
blanch
autocratic
despicable
appreciable
4
“The Cask of Amontillado” is primarily about:
a cask of fine sherry.
the Montresor family history.
a murderous revenge plot.
a carnival celebration.
5
The process authors use to develop characters and create images of the characters for readers.
c. diction
b. imagery
a. characterization
d. archetype
6
expressing much in a few words
concise
demure
comport
despicable
7
"Secret Life"... In the hotel lobby, Mitty…
Waits for his daughter
Imagines flying in a bombing raid
Goes over the list of things his wife told him he had to do
Falls asleep
8
a lessening in value;
depreciation
defile
demure
detatch
9
What is suspicious about how Wilson gets into the Redheaded League
Spaulding seems intent on getting Wilson into the office,
He almost gives up in despair.
He is one of the few redheads who has answered the ad.
There is nothing but two wooden chairs and a table.
10
“Rules of the Game“ by Amy Tan: Why does Meimei's mother buy her a small bag of plums?
as a reward for practicing the art of invisible strength
because Meimei requested them
as a reward for completing her weekly chores
because Meimei won a chess tournament
11
wet, swampy ground;
scorn
chide
mire
exotic
12
The comparison of one thing to another without the use of like or as.
c. simile
b. personification
a. metaphor
d. tone
13
"Lamb": What murder weapon is used to kill Patrick in the story?
A crow bar
A knife
A leg of lamb
A gun
14
A pov where the narrator knows all the thoughts, actions, and feelings of all characters.
a. first person point of view
d. third person omniscient point of view
b. second person point of view
c. third person limited point of view
15
unbearable
illustrious
irreverant
intolerable
laborious
16
"Walter Mitty": When Mitty pulls on his gloves in the car, he imagines he is …
A skindiver
An opera singer
A machine repairman
A famous surgeon
17
a small stream
erroneous
rivulet
squander
recoil
18
The narrator appeals to Fortunato’s:
expertise
pragmatism
vanity
humility
19
without energy, sluggish
invincible
languid
impair
despicable
20
incorrect, containing mistakes
scorn
erroneous(adj)
diminutive
chide
21
Why does Holmes say to Watson, “My dear doctor, this is a time for observation, not talk.” ?
It is his method to observe closely and then to consider.
He doesn’t quite know what to say to the doctor.
He is afraid to draw attention to their presence.
He is impatient with the doctor’s constant interruptions.
22
damage, harm
erroneous
chide
diminutive
impair
23
A story/narrative in poetic form.
Symbol
Stanza
Meter
Ballad
24
sober or serious in manner, modest
detatch
demure
recoil
chide
25
"The Birds": After the first attack, what color is used to describe the morning sky?
Orange.
Purple.
Gray.
Blue.
26
How would the Capulets and the Montagues describe the theme of Romeo and Juliet?
Misunderstandings can happen at any age and must be forgiven
Young people are foolish and irresponsible when in love.
Hatred can rob people of what they hold dearest.
Love is fleeting and must be pursued at all costs.
27
not able to be defeated, unbeatable
mire
chide
despicable
invincible
28
(adj) thoroughly skilled;
adept
emanipate
dispicable
chide
29
Why is the bank’s recent borrowing of 30,000 gold napoleons a significant detail?
The bank will be able to offer the detective a reward.
The gold is an attraction for a potential thief.
Someone from the bank may be involved in the crime.
The bank will not be able to keep that much gold in 1 place.
30
When the audience knows something that some characters in the narrative do not.
c. situational irony
a. symbolism
b. verbal irony
d. dramatic irony
31
‘The Interlopers” by Saki: What does Ulrich von Gradwitz secretly wish?
That Ulrich would encounter Georg alone so they could fight
That Georg would agree to share ownership of the land
That Ulrich would drop the lawsuit he filed against him.
That Lily would reconsider his proposal
32
to lower in quality or value;
divulge
mire
demure
deteriorate
33
A humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing
c. imagery
d. tone
a. parody
b. direct characterization
34
“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”: At the beginning of the story, Walter Mitty is really...
On an airplane trip
On a vacation with his wife
Driving his wife to town
Sitting in a classroom
35
Which quotation best illustrates Montresor’s true character?
“Fortunato...How remarkably well you are looking today.”
“I must not only punish but punish with impunity.”
“A draft of this Medoc will defend us from the damps.”
“Some... will have it that his taste is a match for yours.”
36
to spring back, shrink;
recoil
quaver
despicable
erroneous
37
What does Mr. Trigg offer Nat for protection against the birds?
A machete.
A net.
A gun.
Pepper spray.
38
The central meaning or dominant message the poet is trying to deliver to the reader.
Meter
Theme
Verse
Tone
39
What is the meter of a Shakespearean sonnet?
Iambic triameter
none- it is blank verse
free verse
iambic pentameter
40
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or connected words.
Diction
Allusion
Ballad
Alliteration
41
very famous, distinguished
contempt
brawny
contend
illustrious
42
Why does Romeo decide to poison himself after he learns of Juliet's death?
He knows the truth will now come out about their marriage.
He has lost faith in Friar Lawrence's words.
He has lost his interest in living.
He fears he will be blamed for her death.
43
"Walter Mitty": Mrs. Mitty wants her husband to see Dr. Renshaw because Mitty...
Needs his annual checkup
Is tense
Looks tired
Looks pale
44
slow to accept something as true
skeptical
mire
erroneous
obtrusive
45
“Rules of the Game“ : Why does Meimei's mother believe she should figure out the chess rules ?
to become a national chess champion
to beat her brother at the game
to retain her Chinese heritage
to compete successfully in America
46
law
squander
reek
statute
recoil
47
small- smaller than most others of the same type
bleak
chide
diminutive(adj)
despicable
48
The central issue of Act III is a choice between:
c. Obedience and disobedience
b. Vengeance and forgiveness
d. Romantic love and family loyalty.
a. Death and banishment
49
A unified group of lines in poetry.
Stanza
Theme
Tone
Ballad
50
‘The Interlopers” by Saki: Each of the men…
Hates the other even more, hoping the other dies
Has always had an interest in traveling to China.
Hopes that his men will be the ones to rescue them
Agrees to drop the lawsuit and come to an agreement
51
“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”: Mitty’s imaginary commander is ...
Piloting a plane in a bad storm
Training Lieutenant Berg to fly at night
Fighting in the Civil War
Getting ready to give orders to a firing squad
52
rough, irregular;
despicable
erroneous
rugged
obtrusive
53
As he watches the birds fly closer, what does Nat realize is their target?
The school.
The hospital.
The church.
The farm.
54
In the story’s opening paragraph, what does the reader learn about Nat Hocken?
He is an ornithologist.
He is an only child.
He is the father of three children.
He is a war veteran.
55
Act 1 Romeo and Juliet: Which event does the Prologue foreshadow?
d. The marriage of Paris and Juliet
a. The deaths of Romeo and Juliet
c. The marriage of Romeo and Juliet
b. The death of Romeo and Juliet’s child
56
After the first attack, what part of the children’s body do the birds try to attack?
Their throats.
Their chests.
Their legs.
Their eyes.
57
The repetition of vowel sounds in a chunk of text.
Assonance
Consonance
Tone
Stanza
58
A character who contrasts with another to highlight particular qualities of the other character
a. foil
d. anti-hero
b. antagonist
c. protagonist
59
bending easily, limber
laborious
ponder
maltreat
lithe
60
At first Romeo agrees with Benvolio’s plan to go to Capulet’s party because he hopes to:
d. Make peace with the Capulets
c. Challenge Tybalt to a fight
b. Catch a glimpse of Rosaline
a. Forget his love for Rosaline
61
A struggle between two opposing forces
c. conflict
b. antagonist
a. foil
d. symbolism
62
A situation opposite from what was intended, so the outcome is contrary to what was expected.
a. symbolism
d. dramatic irony
b. verbal irony
c. situational irony
63
When one line ends without a pause or any punctuation and continues onto the next line.
Enjambment
Meter
Symbol
Theme
64
A statement that contradicts itself and still seems true somehow
c. hyperbole
a. paradox
d. symbolism
b. foreshadowing
65
to tell, reveal;
chide
demure
despicable
divulge
66
Where was William Shakespeare born?
b. York, England
a. Belfast, Ireland
c. Glasgow, Scotland
d. Stratford-upon-Avon, England
67
Romeo: “’Tis torture, and not mercy” monologue?
d. Express rejoicing
c. Express relief
b. Express misery
a. Express Fear
68
to process, extract
obtrusive
chide
mire
render
69
The conclusion; the end of a story, which may occur with either a happy or a tragic ending.
c. climax
d. exposition
a. falling action
b. resolution
70
The author's specific word choice.
Tone
Allusion
Diction
Simile
71
A narrative technique that shows the flow of thoughts going through a character's head
a. interior monologue
d. figurative language
c. personification
b. dialogue
72
What is Mrs. Trigg’s reaction to Nat’s story about the previous night’s attack?
She is skeptical.
She is horrified.
She is amused.
She is confused.
73
How far along is Mary’s pregnancy in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
2 months
4 months
6 months
8 months
74
Who is the protagonist of “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
Sergeant Noonan
Sam
Patrick
Mary
75
scold
erroneous
chide
emancipate
bleak
76
"Lamb" : Patrick tells Mary, “So there it is. And I know it’s kind of” ...?
A shock for you
Angering
A bad time to be telling you
Inconvenient
77
detached or disconnected in sound or style
staccato
reek
statute
recoil
78
Juliet loses trust in the Nurse at the end of Act III because the Nurse:
a. Believes that Romeo is dead.
d. Brings too much bad news
c. Recommends that she run away
b. Advises her to marry Paris
79
A typical character or action that seems to represent universal patterns of human nature.
a. foil
c. archetype
b. anti-hero
d. figurative language
80
sly, shrewd, cunning
intolerable
blanch
wily
ponder
81
"The Red Headed League": Watson joins Holmes in his work because Watson is…
bored with his free time.
fascinated by remarkable events.
writing a book about Holmes.
learning to be a detective.
82
planned or performed in cooperation with others
concerted
contend
brawny
aspire
83
“The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe: Why is the narrator happy to meet Fortunato?
To attend the carnival together
To invite him to share the Amontillado
To put into effect his plan for revenge
To invite him to see the catacombs
84
Which of the following details is not key to understanding the mystery?
Wilson’s pawn shop was at Coburg Square.
His new "job" kept him away from his shop from ten to two.
A large crowd of men answered the League’s advertisement.
d. The assistant often disappeared into the cellar.
85
The repetition of consonant sounds, but not vowels, in a chunk of text.
Consonance
Assonance
Stanza
Tone
86
The speaker's or narrator's attitude towards the subject, rather than what the reader feels.
c. point of view
a. mood
b. tone
d. foil
87
made or delivered on the spur of the moment
bleak
erroneous
extemporaneous(adj)
chide
88
Why is Capulet so upset by Juliet’s refusal to marry Paris?
b. He does not want her to marry Romeo.
c. He is uncomfortable with her tears.
a. He considers Paris to be a good match for her.
d. He will need to find someone else for her to marry.
89
undesirably prominent;
preamble
invincible
obtrusive
mire
90
What music, coming from the wireless radio, alerts Nat that something is wrong?
Classical music.
Patriotic music.
Dance music.
Rock music.
91
What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?
ababcdcdefefgg
ababababababab
none
abbaabbacddccddcee
92
Why can’t Nat bury the bird bodies in his back garden?
His wife forbids it.
He's afraid of their evil spirits.
There's not enough space.
The ground is too hard.
93
to spend foolishly, waste
squander
reek
quaver
staccato
94
After Patrick is confirmed as dead, who arrives next to Mary’s house to join the investigation?
O'Malley
A police photographer
Sergeant Noonan
A doctor
95
intended to undermine or overthrow;
intolerable
laborious
subversive
ponder
96
"Secret Life"...When Mitty imagines the murder trial, he becomes...
A cool marksman
A member of the jury
The respected judge
The defense lawyer
97
What does Nat take with him from the shed when he picks Jill up from the bus stop?
A shotgun.
(d) An axe.
A shovel.
A hoe.
98
The character in conflict with the protagonist
b. antagonist
c. villain
a. anti-hero
d. climax
99
The winding up of the story, occurs when events and complications begin to resolve.
a. resolution
c. climax
d. inciting incident
b. falling action
100
Why does Holmes thump his stick on the pavement in front of the pawnbroker’s shop?
He wants to get the attention of the people in the shop.
He wants to scare away anyone who might be up to no good
He tries to find out if the cellar runs in front or in back
He is demonstrating that the pavement is weak in this area.
101
What was the name of Shakespeare's theater?
d. The Globe
b. The World
c. The Bard
a. The Minskoff
102
A central character in a story, movie, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes
b. antagonist
c. protagonist
d. anti-hero
a. foil
103
Montresor vows revenge because Fortunato:
threatened him.
humiliated him.
accosted him.
insulted him.
104
What country does Mrs. Trigg think the violent birds have come from?
Cuba.
China
America. .
Russia.
105
shortness
demure
concise
comport
brevity
106
Poetry that does not rhyme or have a measurable meter.
Meter
Verse
Free Verse
Theme
107
Which of the following is not necessarily a key element of a mystery?
Suspects
A beautiful victim
An unsolved crime
A crime-solver
108
to abuse, use roughly or crudely
laborious
maltreat
subversive
ponder
109
kind, merciful
illustrious
humane
contend
despicable
110
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things without using "like" or "as."
Stanza
Metaphor
Meter
Diction
111
to make improper use of for personal profit;
aspire
exploit
erroneous
chide
112
to release or liberate
emancipate
bleak
diminutive
chide
113
A message about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader.
b. theme
a. diction
d. mood
c. dialect
114
Lamb: When Mary’s husband arrives home it is always what kind of “time of day” for her?
Jealous
Blissful
Mediocre
Maddening
115
mild, moderate
ponder
intolerable
temperate
laborious
116
"Lamb": What dessert does Mary purchase at the store?
Lemon cake
Iced cream
Apple pie
Cheesecake
117
to fight, struggle;
brawny
reek
concerted
contend
118
A meaning that is implied by a word apart from the thing which it describes explicitly.
a. connotation
c. symbolism
d. simile
b. denotation
119
disrespectful
illustrious
laborious
intolerable
irreverent
120
The most significant difference between the characters of Holmes and Watson lies in their…
interest in the bizarre.
professional responsibilities.
appreciation of music.
powers of observation.
121
(adj) bare, dreary, dismal
exploit
chide
bleak
diminutive
122
The moment of highest interest leaving the reader wondering what is going to happen next.
b. climax
d. inciting incident
a. falling action
c. rising action
123
An object, person, or situation has another meaning in addition to its literal meaning.
a. metaphor
c. simile
d. mood
b. symbol
124
The method an author employs to let the readers “hear” and “see” what takes place in a story
a. point of view
b. antagonist
d. foil
c. climax
125
‘The Interlopers” by Saki: As the story ends, what are readers left to assume?
Ulrich and Georg will be rescued when Lily returns
Ulrich and Georg will never solve the land dispute
Ulrich and Georg will be killed by wolves.
Ulrich and Georg will resolve the fight and become friends.
126
"Secret Life": When Mrs. Mitty appears at the hotel, she ...
Strikes Mitty on the shoulder
Has a new hairstyle and hair color
Apologizes for making her husband wait
Scolds Mitty for not going to the drugstore
127
Act 1 R & J: As Romeo and his friends prepare to go to the party, why is Romeo reluctant to go
a. He is afraid of angering Capulet
d. Mercutio has warned him against going.
b. He is afraid of upsetting his father
c. He has had a premonition of his death.
128
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things using "like" or "as."
Theme
Symbol
Diction
Simile
129
Holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn.
a. parody
d. foil
c. figurative language
b. satire
130
‘The Interlopers” by Saki: Ulrich…
Sees Lily running down the trail, chased a pack of dogs.
Calls to his dog, hoping the dog will rescue Ulrich.
Tries to bribe Georg for his freedom.
Decides to offer Georg some wine.
131
“Rules of the Game“ :Why does Meimei tell her mother she won't play in the local tournament
She's afraid of losing the tournament.
It's a strategy to avoid traveling far from home.
She doesn't understand the American rules.
It's really a strategy so her mother will let her play.
132
to prevent by acting first
garble
proponent
mire
forestall
133
Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet is mainly about the Capulet-Montague family feud and:
d.Juliet’s interest in marriage.
a. Romeo and Juliet’s first meeting
b. Paris’s desire to marry Juliet.
c. Romeo’s unrequited love for Rosaline
134
A comparison between two different things with the help of the words “like” or “as.”
c. simile
d. tone
b. personification
a. metaphor
135
Which of the following events leads most directly to Romeo and Juliet's deaths?
d. Romeo's mother's death
a. Mercutio's death
c. Paris's presence at the tomb
b. Friar John's delay
136
"Lamb": Mary is said to be the wife of what after killing her husband?
A detective
A philanthropist
A gentleman
A saint
137
"Secret Life"...At the end, Walter Mitty imagines he…
Is facing the firing squad
Is driving in the Indy 500 car race
Shoots his wife
Robs the drug store
138
something artificial
ponder
reek
synthetic
intolerable
139
The defense of an accused person of having been elsewhere at the time of an alleged offense?
Sentence
Alibi
Prosecution
Motive
140
To whom was Shakespeare married?
c. Anne Bucknell
d. Annie Hall
a. Anne Dalloway
b. Anne Hathaway
141
Romeo is motivated to kill Tybalt because Tybalt has:
Killed Mercutio
Killed Benvolio
Called Romeo a villain
Challenged Romeo to a duel.
142
to remove the color from
autocratic
blasphemy
recoil
blanch
143
regain
reek
chide
recoil
recoup
144
What is a theme of Romeo and Juliet?
d. Those who act in haste bring about their own destruction.
b. Peace comes only after long periods of conflict.
c. Disregarding parental wishes leads to serious problems.
a. Secrets can destroy families.
145
The narrative is told from the POV of a narrator speaking directly about himself or herself
a. first person point of view
c. third person limited point of view
b. second person point of view
d. third person omniscient point of view
146
unyielding, harsh, without pity
quaver
chide
recoil
relentless
147
The attitude the poem's narrator takes towards a subject or character
Tone
Meter
Theme
Stanza
148
“The Red-headed League” is a story about how a detective uses his reasoning skills to…
restore a pawnbroker’s confidence.
uncover a plan to rob a bank.
improve his knowledge of criminal behavior.
impress friends and colleagues.
149
free from ignorance and false ideas;
divulge
forestall
mire
enlightened
150
By comparing Paris to a book, Lady Capulet encourages Juliet to:
c. Listen to his wisdom
b. Study all his features carefully
d. Look only at his eyes
a. Ignore his looks completely
151
"Secret Life"...When the anesthetizer breaks down, Mitty…
Loses the patient
Lets Dr. Renshaw take over
Repairs it with a fountain pen
Blames Dr. Renshaw for his incompetence
152
An object or action that means something more than its literal meaning.
Rhythm
Simile
Symbol
Stanza
153
worthy of scorn, contemptible
chide
emancipate
despicable(adj)
bleak
154
Where did Shakespeare live for most of his life?
b. Stratford
d. Belfast
a. London
c. York
155
A POV in which the narrator only conveys the thoughts and feelings of one character.
a. first person point of view
c. third person limited point of view
b. second person point of view
d. third person omniscient point of view.
156
an act, utterance, or writing showing contempt for something sacred
reek
blanch
blasphemy
chide
157
Interruption of the chronological sequence of an event- representation of earlier occurrence.”
a. flashbacks
c. personification
d. diction
b. foreshadowing
158
to shake, tremble;
proponent
quaver
demure
chide
159
to distort in such a way as to make unintelligible
forestall
mire
garble
proponent
160
Which of the following sentences best describes the irony at the end of Act 1:
Romeo and Juliet fall in love and then discover family feud.
Juliet cares nothing for Juliet
Romeo hopes to forget about Rosaline but is in love with her
Romeo falls in love with Juliet, but she marries Paris.
161
When did Shakespeare die?
c. April 23rd, 1616
b. April 24th 1664
d. April 25th, 1616
a. April 23rd 1564
162
The recurrence of stressed and unstressed sounds. It may be fast or slow, choppy or smooth
Rhythm
Verse
Meter
Theme
163
to consider carefully, reflect on
Ponder
Laborious
Chide
Intolerable
164
How many sonnets did he write?
d. none
a. 154
b. 134
c. 34
165
careless, sloppy
slipshod
obtrusive
skeptical
mire
166
“Rules of the Game“ : For Meimei, what is the real importance of chess
She will become the youngest grand-master.
It is a strategy she will use in other situations in life.
She will now be able to win at other games.
She will never reveal her feelings about her life in
167
"Lamb": What is Mary doing as she enters her home from the store?
Laughing and giggling
Frowning and praying
Humming and smiling
Crying and thinking
168
The language used by the people of a specific area, class, district, or other group of people.
b. dialogue
d. figurative language
d. diction
a. dialect
169
strong, muscular
autocratic
brawny
blanch
despicable
170
How are the worn knees on the trousers of the pawnbroker’s assistant a clue to the mystery?
They are part of a disguise.
He may be poor and therefore have a motive for robbery.
They indicate that the assistant has been digging a tunnel.
The dirt on the trousers shows he has been working on a farm
171
Why does Juliet go to Friar Lawrence’s cell at the end of Act III?
a. To cancel her marriage to Romeo
d. To grieve for Tybalt
b. To seek his advice
c. To hide from her family
172
Over-exaggeration to create emphasis or be humorous, but not intended to be taken literally.
d. symbolism
c. hyperbole
a. paradox
b. foreshadowing
173
Before his identity is known, what role does the pawnbroker’s assistant play in the mystery?
Crime-solver
Criminal
Bystander
Suspect
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What does Nat use as a weapon to beat the birds out of the children’s bedroom?
A shovel.
A blanket.
A rag doll.
A Bible.
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"The Birds" by duMaruier: Where does the bird draw blood from Nat during the first attack?
From his eyes.
From his ear.
From his neck.
From his hand.
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What is the syllable count of a haiku?
5-7-5
none
4-6-4
4-5-6
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A brief reference to a real or fictional person, event, place, or work of art.
Diction
Ballad
Alliteration
Allusion
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How many plays did Shakespeare write?
b. 154
d. 34
c. 15
a. 21
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How does Meimei feel about her mother's involvement in her success?
resentful
happy
proud
disgusted
180
The central idea of Act V concerns the:
c. evils of money.
a. blindness of love.
b. dangers of disobedience.
d. power of chance.
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"Lamb": Sergeant Noonan discovers that what is still on in the kitchen?
Mary’s oven
Mary’s toaster
Mary’s blender
Mary’s lights
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A word that sounds like what it means.
Consonance
Tone
Onomatopoeia
Metaphor
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The literal, dictionary definition of a word.
a. connotation
d. simile
b. denotation
c. symbolism
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Why is the fact that the pawnbroker’s assistant poses as a photographer a key detail?
It provides an explanation of his work history.
Photographs of the bank are key to the crime.
It causes Wilson to trust him.
It gives him an excuse to spend hours in the basement.
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What is another "game" that is being referred to in the title of this story?
a conflict between Meimei's two brothers
a strategy for becoming a national chess champion
a strategy for achieving success in life
a conflict between Meimei's parents
186
Which BEST describes the abilities of Jones, the Scotland Yard agent?
Holmes has no opinion about Jones’s abilities.
Holmes is impressed, calling Jones “brave as a bulldog.”
Holmes feels that Jones is always dependable.
Holmes calls Jones an “imbecile in his profession.”
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Word choice, or the style of speaking that a writer, speaker, or character uses.
d. diction
d. figurative language
a. dialect
b. dialogue
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The general feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader.
a. mood
d. foil
b. tone
c. point of view
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‘The Interlopers” by Saki: Ulrich comes to understand what?
He should have listened to Lily’s advice.
He and Georg were foolish to waste time fighting over land.
It may have been different if he brought his lucky charm.
He has a better chance of surviving if he shot the dogs.
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The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman
b. personification
c. figurative language
a. symbolism
d. dramatic irony
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‘The Interlopers” by Saki: This is the setting of the story.
Near the Carpathian Mountains on a stormy night.
On a beach in the middle of summer.
In a castle in Romania.
In New York City’s Chinatown during the 1950s.
192
An episode, plot point or event that hooks the reader into the story. A change in status quo
c. resolution
b. inciting incident
a. antagonist
d. theme
193
Why does Meimei describe shopping with her mother as "the one duty I couldn't avoid"?
She had to skip a chess tournament
She hates the crowded market.
She would rather be playing with her brothers.
She's embarrassed by her mother's behavior.
194
The measured arrangement of sounds/beats , including the number of syllables per line.
Metaphor
Tone
Meter
Verse
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Patrick tells Mary that he’ll give her what after he’s related his story in “Lamb”?
The children
Money
The house
The car
196
Who were Shakespeare’s most famous patrons?
c. Queen Anne/ King Henry
a. Thomas Wyatt /Anne Boleyn
b. Queen Elizabeth/King James
d. P.T. Barnum circus
197
A person uses words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of the literal meaning.
b. verbal irony
d. dramatic irony
a. symbolism
c. situational irony
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not easy, requiring hard work;
lithe
illustrious
intolerable
laborious
199
"The Birds": At what time is the news broadcast in the evening?
There is no evening broadcast.
Eight o’clock.
Six o’clock.
Ten o’clock.
200
‘The Interlopers” by Saki: When Ulrich and George encounter each other…
Georg greets Ulrich warmly, trying to trick Ulrich
Georg’s men surround Ulrich, forcing him to surrender.
They stare at each other for a long while, unable to act.
Ulrich triggers George’s trap; a heavy log strikes Ulrich.
201
Occurs when the author reveals traits about the character in a direct, straightforward manner.
a. indirect characterization
c. imagery
d. tone
b. direct characterization
202
The way the writer shows the character's personality through speech, actions and appearance.
d. tone
c. imagery
b. direct characterization
a. indirect characterization
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Which of Romeo's character traits contributes to his downfall?
d. vengefulness
c. impulsiveness
a. moodiness
b. indecisiveness
204
(v) to have ambitious hopes or plans, strive toward a higher goal, desire earnestly;
chide
emancipate
bleak
aspire
205
“Rules of the Game“ by Amy Tan: How does Meimei view the Chinatown alley where they live?
as a place of adventure
as an impoverished environment
as a frightening place
as a dull and spiritless place
206
How many birds does Nat kill during the attack in the children’s bedroom?
50.
100.
200.
20
207
"Secret Life"...When Mitty imagines calling the district attorney a miserable dog, Mitty also
Argues successfully against the judge
Begins to daydream about being a dog trainer
Attacks the man with a knife
Remembers he needs to buy puppy biscuits
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Why does Montresor warn Fortunato about the air in the vaults?
He wants to avoid responsibility for Fortunato’s death.
He wants to discourage Fortunato from entering the vaults.
He wants to make sure that Fortunato does not suspect him.
He wants to warn Fortunato that death is near.
209
Why does this case interest Holmes?
It has a unique course of events.
He is looking for a new case.
He feels sorry for Mr. Wilson.
It involves red-headed men.
210
What emotion is Juliet feeling in the “O serpent heart” monologue in Act III?
c. Confusion
d. hatred
a. Admiration
b. Amusement
211
to conduct or bear oneself, behave;
brevity
comport
chide
demise
212
"The Birds""During which month does the story open?
March.
September.
June.
December.
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one who supports a cause or belief
proponent
demure
quaver
garble
214
A hint of something that is going 2 happen without revealing the story or spoiling the suspense
c. personification
a. flashbacks
b. foreshadowing
d. diction
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poisonous
venomous
reek
laborious
intolerable
216
an introduction to a speech or a piece of writing
diminutive
preamble
mire
bleak
217
A series of events building up to the conflict- excitement, tension, or crisis is encountered.
exposition
falling action
climax
rising action
218
The central character- the character the audience/reader is rooting for.
d. protagonist
a. antagonist
c. indirect characterization
b. direct characterization
219
The overall shape of rising and falling tension or emotion in a story.
c. story arc
b. exposition
a. inciting incident
d. climax
220
"The Red-Headed League": Which event is a key detail in Holmes’s solution of the case?
The invitation to the police agent from Scotland Yard
The walk around Saxe-Coburg Square
The observation that Mr. Wilson belonged to the Freemasons
The shopkeeper’s arrival at the League’s offices
221
A single line of poetry.
Meter
Tone
Theme
Verse
222
What illness frequently closed the theaters in England in the 16^th and 17^th centuries?
a. The Plague
b. Scarlet Fever
c. Cholera
d. Typhoid
223
What is Holmes’s attitude toward John Clay?
He respects Clay’s abilities.
He is angry about Clay’s deceptions.
He scorns Clay’s intelligence.
He is jealous of Clay’s skills.
224
The skeletons in the walls of the catacombs are the remains of
Montresor’s disobedient servants.
carnival merrymakers.
Montresor’s ancestors.
Montresor family enemies.
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to give off unpleasant smells
mire
quaver
reek
recoil
226
A written or spoken conversational exchange between two or more people
a. dialect
b. dialogue
d. figurative language
d. diction
227
What is the real significance of Meimei's success for her mother?
She had helped her daughter learn the chess rules.
She had achieved success in America that her mother couldn't
She had been offered a scholarship.
Her success had enhanced the family's status in China
228
What is a literary technique used to develop suspense in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
Nonlinear plot
Literary allusion
Foreshadowing
Assonance
229
‘The Interlopers” by Saki: Why is Ulrich unable to move?
He is so cold, he lost feeling in his hands and feet.
Lily and Georg tie him to a tree trunk.
He is buried beneath a pile of snow.
Both he and Georg are pinned beneath a fallen tree.
230
What is Shakespeare’s birthday?
b. April 24th, 1664
d. April 26th, 1864
c. April 25th, 1764
a. April 23rd, 1564

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