George liked Mr. Cattanzara because..

he was kind, had different questions & understood the world

When George finally left his room, he...

all the previous answers are correct

Why does Mr. C say to George, "Don't do what I did"? Choose the ONE INCORRECT ANSWER.

Because he thinks he made a mistake in spreading the rumors

What does George do in the park at night?

All the other anwers are correct

are poor and live above butcher story

When is the climax of the story?

When George meets Mr. C for the second time

George spent his time during the day

reading, listening to the ball game, cleaning

What does George do after Mr Cattanzara tells him not to do what he's done?

Stays in his room for almost a week

Which of the following is an example of irony in the story?

The title is ironic because G doesn't read in the summer

We can infer that the second rumor that Mr. C spreads is that....

George has finished reading 100 books

We can infer that the first rumor Mr. C spreads about George is that ....

He's going to read 100 books in the summer

How are Mr. Cattanzara and George different?

Mr. C feels he's wasted his life; G is about to waste his

Which of the following can be considered themes in "A Summer's Reading"?

respect, responsibility, education

What do Mr. Cattanzara and George have in common?

All the previous answers are correct

What do the park for George and drinking for Mr. Cattanzara have in common?

They are both a form of escapism

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A Summer's Reading Review

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Incorporates a review of the basic level of knowing the story, then includes a few elements of analysis. (Adapted from a quiz by T.O Shalitt

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1
George liked Mr. Cattanzara because..
All of the previous answers are correct
he bought lemon ices, read papers & asked good questions
he was kind, had different questions & understood the world
he had a fat wife, read The Times and wanted him to read
2
George lies to Mr. C about reading 100 books in the summer because...
He wants to take Mr. C's job
He lies all the time
He wants Mr. C to respect him
He doesn't mind what people say about him
3
The name of the protagonist of A Summer's Reading is George ...
Slibovitch
Stonyonovich
Stratyevsky
Stratford
4
What does George benefit from Mr. Cattanzara's first rumor? Choose the ONE INCORRECT ANSWER
a job
good mood
a dollar a week
respect
5
When George finally left his room, he...
lowered his eyes and walked around in disgrace
discovered that people were still friendly to him
all the previous answers are correct
burst into the street at 1am
6
The setting is significant because
it's in the summer - the prime of G's life
all 3 answers are correct
it's in the summer - a time for development and growth
it's in a hot, stony neighborhood symbolizing G is 'stuck'
7
What is the point of view of the narrator?
omniscient
fourth person
first person
third person
8
George dropped out of school because ...
It was too difficult for him
He didn't like the pupils there
He needed money
He ran out of patience
9
George had many problems. Which of the following was NOT a problem for him?
earning money
getting a girlfriend
sleeping in late
being told what to do
10
Why does Mr. C say to George, "Don't do what I did"? Choose the ONE INCORRECT ANSWER.
Because he cares for G. and wants a better life for him
Because he wants G. to get an education
Because he didn't fulfill his own potential
Because he thinks he made a mistake in spreading the rumors
11
What does George do in the park at night?
Watches the leafy trees and flowers blooming
All the other anwers are correct
Dreams he has a girlfriend and money
Dreams he has a good job and a nice house
12
George's family
are rich and live above a candlestick store
live in a five-room railroad flat above a shoe-repair store
are poor and live above a bakery
are poor and live above butcher story
13
What did George enjoy reading?
Sophie's magazines
The World Almanac
All the answers are correct
The News and The Mirror
14
What messages can we learn from the story?
All the answers are correct.
It's never too late to pick up your education.
A formal education is important for progress in life.
A hard upbringing doesn't mean you can't succeed.
15
When is the climax of the story?
When George meets Mr. C for the first time
When George leaves his room
When George meets Mr. C for the second time
When Sophie gives George money
16
George spent his time during the day
listening to the ball game, walking in the park, reading
cleaning, writing, sitting in his room
reading, listening to the ball game, cleaning
waiting for Sophie, cooking, watching TV
17
What does George do after Mr Cattanzara tells him not to do what he's done?
Goes to the library
Stays in his room for almost a week
Stays in his room for two weeks
Starts reading books
18
Mr. Cattanzara is a type of .... for George.
father figure
just someone from the neighborhood
teacher
good friend
19
The title "A Summer's Reading" is ironic because
he started reading in the fall
he had been reading the whole time
the story took place in the fall
he never considered reading
20
Which of the following is an example of irony in the story?
It's ironic that Mr. C believes in G so much
The title is ironic because G doesn't read in the summer
It's ironic that G is always lying
It's ironic that Mr. C likes drinking so much
21
We can infer that the second rumor that Mr. C spreads is that....
George started working
George has never read the 100 books
George has finished reading 100 books
George is a lying rat
22
We can infer that the first rumor Mr. C spreads about George is that ....
He won't read 100 books in the summer
He has read 100 books in the summer
He's going to read 100 books in the summer
He's got a list of 100 books
23
How are Mr. Cattanzara and George different?
G loves life and Mr. C doesn't
Mr. C feels he's wasted his life; G is about to waste his
Mr. C loves life and G doesn't
G feels he's wasted his life, Mr. C is about to waste his
24
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor in the story?
hopelessness
hot neighborhood
change maker
smelling like the inside of a beer barrel
25
Which of the following can be considered themes in "A Summer's Reading"?
truth and lies, survival of the fittest
responsibility, love, rejection
respect, responsibility, education
parent-child relationships, loneliness
26
What do Mr. Cattanzara and George have in common?
They are both currently frustrated with life
They are both intelligent
They are both immigrants
All the previous answers are correct
27
George's family consists of:
George, Mr. and Mrs. Cattanzara, Sophie
George, Sophie, their father
George, Sophie, Mother
George, his father and mother, his sister Sophie
28
What do the park for George and drinking for Mr. Cattanzara have in common?
They are both a form of escapism
They are both easily accessible
They both allow for dreams
They are both associated with green
29
When does George go to the library and sit down to read?
He doesn't go
In the summer
In the fall
In the spring

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