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Literature Test Semester 1
Literature Test Semester 1
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1
The sound of the heartbeat at the end of "The Tell-Tale Heart" symbolizes
the narrator's guilt
the cleverness of the police officers
a watch wrapped in cotton
the old man's eye
2
In "The Black Cat," what illness/flaw does the narrator blame for his change in behavior and attitude?
depression
rage
alcoholism
insanity
3
What do Brom Bones & Ichabod Crane find most attractive about Katrina von Tassel?
She is kinder than anyone in town.
She is the prettiest girl in New York.
She has a beautiful singing voice.
Her father is rich, and she is an only child.
4
Which of the following diseases killed Poe's mother, step-mother, brother, and wife?
tuberculosis
cancer
alcoholism
emphysema
5
Readers can infer from the poem's conclusion that the speaker will
die soon
never escape his despair
make his sorrow the subject of a famous poem
be reunited with Lenore
6
What is one of the themes of "The Monkey's Paw"?
Love of family
Danger of greed
The grief associated with death.
The superstitions of other countries
7
Which statement BEST describes the theme within the short story?
Large, old homes are dangerous and should be avoided.
Children should not be left alone with strangers.
Things are not always what they seem.
Adults should read stories to their children.
8
Which of the following is the BEST theme of "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
Sometimes our assumptions can lead us to overlook the truth.
The right choice is not always easy to make.
Too much trust can be dangerous in a relationship.
Overconfidence and hate for others leads to violent acts.
9
Paraphrase: "Tell this soul with sorrow laden if, within distant Aidenn/ It shall clasp a sainted maiden ...Lenore?"
Will my poem be successful?
Will he meet Lenore in the afterlife?
Does Lenore love him?
Why has the Raven visited him?
10
What does the narrator in "The Tell-Tale Heart" believe proves his sanity?
how cleverly he planned the murder
his terror after the crime
the fact that he confessed
the violence of his action
11
Which idea from the text supports the idea that people choose to do wrong simply because they can?
violence
hypocrisy
repressed guilt
perverseness
12
What reaction is the narrator trying to inspire in his listener as he describes his story of the murder?
forgiveness
admiration
disgust
shock
13
Which of the following BEST describes the author's tone in "The Raven"?
apprehensive
compassionate
angry
melancholy
14
In "Click Clack the Rattlebag," the author does not give the characters names. Why?
Lack of names makes the story more universal.
It makes it easier for the reader to remember.
It demonstrates the narrator's ability to create stories.
It was easier for the author to do it this way.
15
"The Tell-Tale Heart" shows situational irony when the
old man is revealed to be alive
narrator cuts the old man's body into pieces
narrator reveals that he committed the murder
narrator hides the old man's body under the floor
16
What does the story suggest about Sergeant Major Morris's experiences with the monkey's paw?
His wishes turned out well.
Sergeant Major Morris never wished on the paw.
All of his wishes had terrible results, and he wouldn't use the paw again.
His first wish turned his best friend into a monkey.
17
What is the predominant mood at the BEGINNING of "Click Clack"?
lighthearted
disturbing
gloomy
thrilling
18
"Lamb to the Slaughter" Why does Mary go shopping for groceries?
Her husband wants to eat dinner at home.
She needs fresh air.
She wants to confess to Sam the grocer.
She needs an alibi
19
Which common idea is evident in most of Poe's short stories and poems?
Belief in ghosts and spirits
Denial of insanity
Obsessive love
Frustration with change
20
Why did the narrator of "The Black Cat" kill his wife?
He was drunk and didn't realize what he was doing.
It was an accident because she fell down the stairs.
She refused to do what he asked her to do.
She prevented him from killing the second black cat.
21
According to legend, how did the Headless Horseman supposedly lose his head?
He was beheaded for stealing bread.
It was blown off by a cannonball in a battle.
There was an accident in the saw mill.
Lost a sword fight with another man.
22
In "The Tell-Tale Heart," throughout the story, the narrator indicates a strong sense of...
exhaustion from planning the murder
pride in his ability to plan and carry out the murder
relief that he did not get caught
fear that the old man will haunt him once dead
23
The most predominant literary device in "The Raven" is...
repetition
simile
personifcation
metaphor
24
"Doubling, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before"
hyperbole
simile
alliteration
personification
25
Which of the following is NOT true about Poe's life?
He joined the army to escape creditors.
He was an orphan before 3 years old.
He tried to sell magazines to the President.
He married a wealthy older woman when he was 22.
26
In "The Monkey's Paw," which mood is dominant?
excitement
hatred
suspense
happiness
27
Which of the following is an example of irony?
When Herbert says he doubts he will ever see the money.
When Mrs. White laughs at Mr. White for claiming the paw moved in his hand.
When Mr. White wishes on the paw.
When Mrs. White asks her husband to wish Herbert alive.
28
When an author makes reference to information in classical literature like mythology or the Bible, it is called...
symbolism
allusion
citation
irony
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A story with some basis in truth which has been passed through generations through oral or written tradition
folk take
ancient text
myth
legend
30
A thing that represents something else--usually a physical object that represents something abstract
symbol
tone
motif
resolution
31
Which TWO things make you think the mood is lighthearted?
The little boy asks for a bedtime story.
The boy is concerned about waking up his sister.
The house is dark and small.
The boyfriend ruffled the boy's hair.
32
"Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary"
tone
alliteration
mood
personification
33
Which is NOT one of the characteristics of a typical Poe narrator?
Third person point of view
Unreliable
First person point of view
Never shares his name
34
What similarity is shared by both Pluto and the new cat?
Both cats are murdered by the narrator
Both cats are terrified of the narrator
Both cats have white fur on their chests
Both cats are missing an eye
35
"And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor"
hyperbole
assonance
metaphor
personification
36
What does the author lead the reader to believe is Mr. White's final wish?
He wishes that his wife would be a model.
He wished his son dead and back in the grave.
He wishes for Herbert to be whole and healed.
He wishes to be the king of England.
37
Dramatic irony takes place when Mary tells the police that
she would like a drink.
she went grocery shopping.
they would be doing her a favor by eating the lamb.
she feels too ill to leave the house.
38
How do Mary's actions contribute to the mood of suspense in the text?
Mary makes up an excuse that she and her husband were planning a vacation.
Mary goes to the grocer, but she is nervous and confesses to Sam.
Mary makes the decision to cover up the murder by cooking the lamb.
Mary appears anxious when the police ask her about the murder weapon.
39
The narrator is kind to the old man before he kills him because the narrator
wants to keep him from becoming suspicious
tried to change his own mind about his plan to kill the old man
hopes to change the old man's behavior
feels pity for the man
40
Based on our class discussions, which of the following are characteristics of horror tales?
Eerie and frightening settings that shock the reader.
Frightening power of the unknown and supernatural
Mysterious forces inside and outside of the characters
Exploration of the conflict in the human soul
41
According to Poe, what is the most poetical topic in the world?
Springtime flowers in Virginia
A date in a cemetery
A boxing match
The death of a beautiful young woman
42
Which of the following is NOT a main type of allusion?
Spongebob
Mythology
Literary
Biblical
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The entirety of ideas, perspectives, attitudes, images, and other phenomena that are within the mainstream is known as
pop culture
social media
contemporary culture
mass media
