What is the definition of "dehumanization?"

The act of taking away what makes a person human

Why might the writing in "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" be confusing for readers?

It is told from the perspective of a child

In "To Kill A Mockingbird," why does the sheriff insist that Mr. Ewell fell on his knife?

To protect Boo Radley from the town

What lesson does Mrs. Dubose's death teach Jem in "To Kill A Mockingbird?"

True courage is fighting even if you know you'll lose

What do "Unbroken" and "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" have in common?

Killing an albatross leads to misfortune on the seas

Why is it a "sin to kill a mockingbird?"

It would be like killing an innocent creature

In "Unbroken," why do the Japanese radio hosts want Louie to record a message for them?

They hope to use him as a propaganda tool

What is the true reason why Mr. Ewell and Mayella brought charges up against Tom Robinson?

They wanted to hide the fact that Mayella liked Tom

What is the main reason why Oberon wants to use the flower's power on his wife, Titania

He wants to trick her into giving up her Indian boy

In "Night," how did Elie feel immediately after his father passes away?

Relieved and free of the burden

In "Unbroken," how does Louie become rehabilitated after being a difficult child?

Pete encouraged him to run instead of committing crimes

By law, what would happen to Hermia if she refused to marry Demetrius?

She would be killed or sent to a temple

Why are the chapters where Louie is held captive reduced to one-word titles?

The titles reflect Louie's desperation

How do the POWs in "Unbroken" keep their spirits up?

They steal and sabotage Japanese equipment

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1
Which pair of couples ends up together at the end of "A Midsummer Night's Dream"?
Hermia and Lysander
Bottom and Titania
King Oberon and Hippolyta
Demetrius and Hermia
2
What is Scout's full name in "To Kill A Mockingbird?"
Jessica Louise Finch
Jean Louise Finch
Scout Louise Finch
Jeremy Atticus Finch
3
In "Rime of the Ancient Mariner," to whom is the ancient mariner telling his story?
A fellow mariner
A wedding guest
His children
The captain who rescued him
4
What separates friends Bruno and Schmuel in "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?"
A fence at Auschwitz
Their fathers
The distance between their homes in Berlin and Poland
Their different thoughts about the war
5
What is the definition of "dehumanization?"
The act of taking away what makes a person human
Coming home from war with nightmares and flashbacks
The ability to return your former self or endure hardship
Taking away someone's name or clothing
6
What does Ha's papaya tree symbolize?
The destruction of Saigon
The hope for a better life in America
Ha's love for her family
Ha's connection to Saigon
7
What is Ms. Aparicio's favorite book series, to the point of obsession??
The Lord of the Rings
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Harry Potter
The Hunger Games
8
Which of the following is the correct citation?
(Hillenbrand 5).
(Unbroken page 5).
(Hillenbrand page 5)
(Laura Hillenbrand 5).
9
Who is the author of "Night?"
Markus Zusak
John Boyne
Elie Wiesel
Laura Hillenbrand
10
Why might the writing in "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" be confusing for readers?
It has three different narrators
It is told from the perspective of a child
It has untranslated German words
It uses difficult vocabulary
11
In "To Kill A Mockingbird," why does the sheriff insist that Mr. Ewell fell on his knife?
To protect Boo Radley from the town
To cover up the murder
He believes that is what happened
To protect Jem Finch from the court
12
Who is usually the last to speak in one of Shakespeare's plays?
The main character
A king or queen
The play's narrator
A character who holds power
13
Why was Louie able to talk about his experiences in WWII without being traumatized?
He knows his tormentors were punished for what they did
His experiences in WWII were not that bad
His family urged him to tell his story
He forgave his tormentors
14
Who in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is responsible for forcing Demetrius to love Helena?
King Oberon
Duke Theseus
Robin Goodfellow
Queen Titania
15
Which ancient city is the setting of "A Midsummer Night's Dream?"
Rome
Alexandria
Sparta
Athens
16
What lesson does Mrs. Dubose's death teach Jem in "To Kill A Mockingbird?"
True courage is fighting even if you know you'll lose
It helped him improve his reading skills
You should always be kind to the elderly
You must be patient with ignorant people
17
What do "Unbroken" and "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" have in common?
All crew members die except for one person
They survived plane crashes only to be stranded at sea
The characters were both in a war
Killing an albatross leads to misfortune on the seas
18
How many lines of verse does a sonnet have?
7
12
20
14
19
Why is it a "sin to kill a mockingbird?"
Mockingbirds are too beautiful to be shot down
It would be like killing an innocent creature
Mockingbirds are on the endangered species list
Mockingbirds cannot fight back
20
Who is the author of "The Tell-Tale Heart?"
Laura Hillenbrand
Harper Lee
William Shakespeare
Edgar Allen Poe
21
In what time period is "To Kill A Mockingbird" set?
1930s
1950s
1960s
1940s
22
In "Unbroken," why do the Japanese radio hosts want Louie to record a message for them?
They want a recording of him giving them information
They hope to use him as a propaganda tool
They want him to tell his family that he is alive
They think it's funny to have an American on their show
23
What is the true reason why Mr. Ewell and Mayella brought charges up against Tom Robinson?
They wanted to hide the fact that Mayella liked Tom
They both discriminate against African Americans
Mr. Ewell wanted Tom's family away from his land
Tom Robinson "took advantage" of Mayella
24
How many days were Louie and Phil stranded at sea in "Unbroken?"
17
83
29
37
25
What is the main reason why Oberon wants to use the flower's power on his wife, Titania
He wants to force her to fall in love with "some vile thing"
He wants her to fall in love with him again
He is jealous of her relationship with Duke Theseus
He wants to trick her into giving up her Indian boy
26
In "Night," how did Elie feel immediately after his father passes away?
Guilty for not being a better son
Relieved and free of the burden
Devastated at his death
Indifferent and uncaring
27
In what poetic form is "Inside Out and Back Again" written?
iambic pentameter
rhyming couplet
free verse
haiku
28
In "Unbroken," how does Louie become rehabilitated after being a difficult child?
His principal forced him to take extra classes at school
He realized that smoking / drinking were bad for his health
Pete encouraged him to run instead of committing crimes
His parents kicked him out of the house until he changed
29
Which two characters could be considered as the "mockingbird" in "To Kill A Mockingbird?"
Tom Robinson and Atticus Finch
Boo Radley and Ms. Dubose
Miss Maudie and Boo Radley
Tom Robinson and Boo Radley
30
By law, what would happen to Hermia if she refused to marry Demetrius?
She would be thrown into prison
Her father would throw her out of the house
She would remain unmarried her entire life
She would be killed or sent to a temple
31
In "The Book Thief," what was mandatory for all German children?
Joining the military
Joining Hitler Youth
Participating in the war effort by donating money
Being sent away to military school
32
Why are the chapters where Louie is held captive reduced to one-word titles?
The author is not good at titling chapters
The titles are short because the chapters are short
The titles reflect Louie's desperation
The titles are meant to shock the reader
33
Who is the narrator of "The Book Thief?"
Markus Zusak
Death
Liesel Meminger
Suffering
34
Which member of Ha's family in "Inside Out and Back Again" is missing?
Brother Koi
Mother
Brother Vu
Father
35
How do the POWs in "Unbroken" keep their spirits up?
They tell stories about their families and fiances
They steal and sabotage Japanese equipment
They plan what they're going to do when they get home
They make up battles where the Allied Powers have won

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