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Elements of Lit & Short Story Test Review
Elements of Lit & Short Story Test Review
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Introduction to elements of literature.
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1
These are some of the abuses Red Chief heaps upon Sam:
None of the answers are correct.
He tries to scalp him.
He kicks his shin repeatedly.
He shoves a hot potato down Sam's shirt back
2
What is the
resolution
of the story?
Gretchen and Squeaky share a genuine smile and respect each other
You can be the best if you work hard
Raymond is destroying her dream of being the best runner
You shouldn't have to change yourself to fit in
3
These are the reasons why Sam and Bill choose Summit to commit their criminal act:
It will be safer to kidnap someone in a small town
They found a rich man with one child
They know the people have philoprogenitiveness
Sam grew up nearby and knows the town and its people
4
The response to the Two Desperate Men's ransom note is an example of...
dramatic irony
verbal irony
situational irony
a different type of irony
5
Who is the protagonist in"The Elevator"?
The bullies at Martin's school
Martin's father
The fat old lady
Martin
6
If your teacher commends you, s/he...
agrees with you
praises you
questions you
begs you
7
What is the
falling action
in the story?
Squeaky realizes Gretchen is a strong competitor
Squeaky telling her mom she doesn't want to be in the pageant
The announcer introducing the 20, 30, 40, and 50 yard dash
Raymond winning the May Day race
8
The initial conflict in "The Ransom of Red Chief" is...
Red Chief says Sam will burn at the stake in the morning
Bill and Sam need $2,000 so they plan a kidnapping
Red Chief guards the cave entrance
Red Chief promises to scalp Bill
9
A character or group of characters that stands in opposition to the hero...
Personification
Plot
Protagonist
Antagonist
10
Who is the antagonist of "The Elevator"?
Martin's father
Martin
Martin's mother
the fat lady
11
"The Elevator" has no resolution so suspense is created by the author.
False
True
12
All events leading up to the climax...
resolution
exposition
falling action
rising action
13
Who said it: "When are you going to grow up and act like a man?"
Martin
Martin's father
The old lady
Martin's teacher
14
The characters, setting, and basic situation are introduced...
resolution
exposition
rising action
falling action
15
The action of solving the problem or conflict...
climax
falling action
resolution
rising action
16
Clues in a story that hint at events to come...
Foreshadowing
Conclusions
Resolutions
Inferences
17
The leading character...often the hero
Protagonist
Personification
Hyperbole
Antagonist
18
The climax of The Ransom of Red Chief is...
Red Chief tells the kidnappers he wants to stay with them
Red Chief hits Bill with a piece of brick
Ebenezer peels Red Chief off of Bill
Dorset's letter demands $250 from the kidnappers
19
The exposition of "The Ransom of Red Chief"...
None of these are correct.
Describes Summit and it's law enforcement
Describes the kidnapping plan and their victim
Bill getting 'hot potato-ed"
20
In the story,
crouch
means
To jump up and down
To grasp firmly
To stoop down on bent knees
A place to sit to watch TV
21
A person or animal which takes part in the action of a story...
character
plot
setting
narrator
22
Why is Martin scared of the lady on the elevator?
She gets on the elevator every time Martin is using it.
She has an evil laugh.
She faces Martin and stares at him on the elevator.
She talks too much on the elevator.
23
Why does Mr. Dorset suggest the kidnappers bring Red Chief home after dark?
He has to work all day
He wants to plan a welcome home party for Red Chief
The constable is going to make a surprise arrest
The neighbors might harm Bill & Sam if they see them returning him
24
If someone were to call you a
prodigy
, it would mean...
you have a great talent
you get good grades
you're moody
you're fun
25
Squeaky is the antagonist in "Raymond's Run".
False
True
26
If you need provisions, you need...
dishes
new plans
make up
supplies
27
Which event is the
climax
of the story?
Squeaky arguing with the event organizer
Squeaky realizes that Raymond has potential-more important than running
Squeaky winning the race
Squeaky wanting Gretchen to help her coach Raymond
28
Why does Squeaky want to be called 'Hazel' before the race?
She wants Gretchen to pay attention to her
That is what color her eyes are
She wants to be respected
She wants people to leave her alone
29
The attitude of the author or speaker towards the subject...
Climax
Mood
Tone
Author's Purpose
30
The resolution to The Ransom of Red Chief is...
Sam and Bill kidnap Red Chief
Sam and Bill kidnap Red Chief
Red Chief rides Bill like a horse
Bill and Sam ran out of town away from Red Chief
31
The message the author is trying to convey...
Exposition
Theme
Mood
Tone
32
The sequence of events involving characters and a conflict...
conflict
plot
character
setting
33
A ransom is money demanded for a...
mail delivery
A person's release
Past debt
A job well done
34
What is the setting of "The Elevator"?
Martin's school
an old hospital
a haunted house
an old apartment building
35
How does Squeaky show respect for Raymond at the end of the story?
She beats of Mary Louise for making fun of him
She recognizes that he's just as good at running as she is
She doesn't let anyone pick on Raymond
She apologizes for him when he disrupts people on the street
36
The emotional feeling or atmosphere that a work of literature produces in a reader...
Mood
Resolution
Tone
Action
37
You can describe Red Chief as...
a boy who likes to play pretend games
having red hair and freckles
All of the answers are correct
enjoying camping and being outdoors
38
The kidnappers hide Red Chief in...
An abandoned house at the edge of town
In the trunk of a running car
In a cave on a hill about 2 miles from Summit
Under the hay in a in a horse stall of a very large barn
39
If you are obedient, you are going to...
collaborate
ransom
comply
commend
40
What type of injury does Martin have from trying to avoid the elevator?
broken arm
broken ankle
fractured leg
dislocated shoulder
41
Sam and Bill sign the ransom letter as Two Desperate Men. Why?
They really want the money and will beg for it if need be
They agree to keep their location and identities a secret
The boy is annoying and they are desperate to get rid of him
They want the father to believe they may harm the boy
42
This picture is an example of...
verbal irony
foreshadowing
situational irony
dramatic irony
43
What is Squeaky's responsibility in life?
To beat up the new girl, Gretchen
To win the May Day race
To watch her brother Raymond
To become friends with Mary Louise again
44
The time and location in which a story takes place...
conflict
characterization
setting
plot
45
The turning point or the most exciting part of the story...
exposition
rising action
setting
climax
46
The way an author lets a reader hear and see a story...
Point of View
Mood
Characterization
Author's Purpose
47
Which event lets you know Bill will agree to Mr. Dorset's demands?
Bill tells Sam to ask for $1,500
Bill warns Johnny to quit kicking him or he'd be in trouble
Sam admits the boy has gotten on his nerves too
Sam threatens to take Johnny home
48
You infer Red Chief is getting to Sam because...
They sleep with Red Chief between them so he doesn't escape
The boy talks not stop during their first dinner together
Bill's scream wakes him up
He dreams about a red headed pirate
49
How does Squeaky feel at the end of the story?
Happy she won the race
Upset that she was asked to let someone else win
Angry at Gretchen for almost beating her in the race
Hopeful for the future
50
Red Chief is the "perfect" kidnapping victim because...
They see he's outside a lot
His father is respectable and rich
He is brave, healthy, and relaxed
He is able to take care of himself
51
O. Henry is best known for...
Being in jail
Cheating on tests
Writing stories with twists and turns
Stealing from his employer
52
Where does the story, "The Elevator", end on the plot map?
rising action
falling action
resolution
climax
53
What is the initial ransom?
$2,000
$2,500
$1,000
$1,500
54
What is the
setting
of the story?
Boston, Massachusetts
Harlem, NYC
Miami, Florida
Chicago, Illinois
55
When Sam and Bill agree to pay Mr. Dorset $250 it is an example of...
internal conflict
dramatic irony
situational irony
verbal irony
56
The reference to David and Goliath is the literary technique of...
foreshadowing
allusion
flashback
irony
57
What is the main conflict of "The Elevator"?
Martin and his dad have a strained relationship.
Martin is terrified of the elevator.
Martin is bullied by the kids at school.
Martin wants to be strong and self confident.
58
Squeaky is dynamic character because
Dynamic characters stay the same
Dynamic characters are all antagonists
she's the protagonist
Dynamic characters grow as the story goes on
59
All events after the climax and leading to the resolution...
exposition
falling action
resolution
rising action
60
Which of the following show the
exposition
in the story?
Raymond, who hates to run, complaining to Squeaky.
Squeaky, not liking Gretchen, on Amsterdam Ave.
Squeaky and Cynthia Proctor having a fight because of the spelling bee.
Squeaky on Amsterdam Ave. and wanting to win the big race.
