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10th grade mid-term 2016
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1
What does
dowry
mean?
lack of interest or emotion
an old style outfit
what a bride brings into the marriage
filled with horror or shock
2
furtively means...
causing great discomfort or distress
very serious or worrying
secretively; sneaky; stealthily
lack of interest or emotion
3
"There are needs, there are standards, there are shouldn'ts and shoulds"
Baker's Wife repents for her misdeeds in the woods
demonstrates Rapunzel's transformation to an adult
The Baker's Wife realizing she hates the prince
be careful what you wish for
4
What does Beelzebub mean?
Jesus
the devil
redemption
salvation
5
placidly means...
causing great discomfort
free of interruption or disruption
lack of emotion
to speak ill of someone
6
This is a symbol for...
science and technology
civilization; law and order
the power of the ocean
intelligence
7
apathy means...
lack of interest
secretive; sneaky
very serious and worrying
speak ill of someone
8
In "The Bet", which of the following is the protagonist?
the lawyer that goes into solitary confinement
the men in the club listening to the others make the bet
the watchman
the man that proposes the bet
9
An example of foreshadowing in "The Monkey's Paw"
Mr. White saying he wanted 500 pounds (dollars)
image of demonic monkey in the fire
the men playing chess
gate at the end of the drive swaying in the wind
10
Which of the following is NOT one of Ralph's rules he says they must follow?
use the rock area as a lavatory
everyone must be in the shelters at dark
only speak if you have the conch shell
keep the fire going
11
Which analysis does this match? "If the end is right, it justifies the beans!"
Baker's Wife sees that it is important HOW you achieve goals
always be careful what you wish for
says that everyone is "in the woods" at some time
The narrator says they are at the mercy of his voice
12
inflection, accent, and intonation manifested by an actor are examples of...
mood
diction
style
tone
13
Which is NOT a reason Ralph cries at the end of the book?
loss of his friend Piggy
relief that they are saved
news that his family was killed in the war
the end of innocence
14
The angrier she got, the more her voice rose in pitch until she was positively _______.
strident
euphoric
exalted
raucous
15
Simon becomes important to ____ because they trust him.
Jack and his posse
the girls
Ralph and Piggy
the "littuns"
16
The song was constructed beautifully; it was filled with ___ notes and harmonies.
willful
discordant
esteem
adulate
17
Why does Cinderella's prince love her?
he's attracted to her personality
he wants what he can't have
She is a versatile character and multi-dimensional
he sees her inner beauty
18
Denver, Colorado is an example of what literary device?
setting of a story
theme of a story
tone of a story
diction of a story
19
Which quality of Piggy's does Ralph admire?
he likes that he stands up to Jack
he's smart and more mature than the others
he likes his glasses and knows they're useful
he likes his short hair
20
Linked with Cinderella's Prince because the actor plays both roles
The Wolf
The Baker
The Prince's brother
The Narrator
21
What is the definition of
STRIDENT?
shrill; high-pitched
firm and determined
praise; extol
lacking harmony or agreement
22
pauper means
secretively; stealthy
stingy
aghast; in shock
a very poor person
23
In "The Necklace" M. Loisel contributed to the buying of a new necklace by...
working as a cashier in the store in her neighborhood
letting the help go and doing chores herself
cleaning others' homes during the day
going to work for her husband
24
Which is NOT a biblical allusion in LOTF?
Simon represents Jesus
the pig's head represents Satan and their satanic sides
crucifixion of the pig's head
Eden/Island
25
Why is Piggy described as the only one who does not grow his hair long?
just because he hates long hair
it sets him apart and shows his difference from the others
he believes growing long hair defies society
he's one of the youngest and can't grow hair yet
26
Piggy's glasses are a symbol of...
civilization
science and technology
a broken world
wisdom and maturity
27
What is the central theme in many of the stories we have read this semester?
the grass isn't always greener
family is most important
be careful what you wish for
don't take things for granted
28
What is the definition of
RAUCOUS
?
stubborn
lacking harmony or agreement
to value highly; to have great regard for
course sounding; loud and unruly
29
What is the central theme in many of the stories we have read this semester?
don't take things for granted
be careful what you wish for
the grass isn't always greener
family is most important
30
In chapter 1 of
Lord of the Flies
, why is Jack unable to kill the pig?
he's afraid to shed the pig's blood
the pig scared him and he lost sight of it
he can't get close enough to it
the knife is not sharp enough
31
There is a classical allusion in "The Monkey's Paw." What is it?
"The Most Dangerous Game"
"Arabian Nights"
the Trojan horse
40 days and 40 nights
32
Why is it important to the lawyer to spend one year reading the New Testament?
he was out of other ideas for books to read
after reading philosophical books, he wanted to read abt God
was getting bored with history books
was rereading it for the 4th time
33
maligned means...
to speak ill of another
lack of interest and emotion
causing great discomfort; distress
very serious and worrying
34
She wishes for "a lot of things"
The Baker's Wife
Jack's mother
The Giant's wife
Rapunzel
35
Blames her mother for her misery
Rapunzel
Cinderella
Baker's Wife
Little Red
36
What is the central theme in many of the stories we have read this semester?
be careful what you wish for
don't take things for granted
the grass isn't always greener
family is most important
37
What is the definition of
adamant
?
unwilling to bend; unyielding
showing enthusiasm; ardent
stubborn; inflexible
filled with passion or intensity
38
Why are Piggy's glasses important to the island?
it is the source used to start a fire
Piggy can't see without them
they symbolize the struggle between Jack and Ralph
they're a source to create light
39
How does the lawyer change through his solitary confinement?
He begins worshiping God
He becomes a man of character; not as interested in money
He loses his voice from lack of use and can't communicate
He introduces the world to the many books he wrote
40
Which of these situations is ironic?
its a war within a war
the pig that is killed is a mother sow
boys want an adult to come, but the one that does is dead
The name of the island is "Pig Island"
41
The island is a symbol of...
lonesomeness
solidarity
paradise
The Garden of Eden
42
How many years will the lawyer spend in solitary confinement in "The Bet"?
10
2
20
15
43
What is significant about Jack painting his face?
t helps hide his shame for not killing the pig
He's creative and good at mixing things to make the paints
it makes him a better hunter
he turns into a different person behind the "mask"
44
vexation means
being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
elegantly and stylishly fashionable
filled with horror or shock
a very poor person
45
Why is Ralph afraid to blow the conch in chapter 5?
afraid Jack will come hurt him
it is getting worn and he doesn't want to break it
afraid the boys won't come and it will lose its meaning
afraid the fire will go out if everyone comes to the meeting
