Explorations in Literature: Test 5

In "The Split Cherry Tree," Professor Herbert showed that he was well acquainted with the daily lives of farmers.

The person who changes the most throughout "Alas, Poor Annabelle!" and "Father Speaks" is

What is the main difference between Vinegar Boy and John Mark?

Why is the orphaned Vinegar Boy in "The Crucifixion" reluctant to accept Nicolaus's offer of adoption?

When Ida Scudder tears up her note to Annie, she compares the pieces of paper to

mock praise

character who changes during the course of the story

What does the author of "The Split Cherry Tree" view as the key to the future?

One of the visitors in "Three Visitors in the Night" was a Brahmin.

Which of these poems is an example of free verse?

"Two went up to the temple to pray" alludes to what biblical parable?

The theme of "Two Went Up to the Temple to Pray " may be best stated as the following:

Which of these stories was written in third-person point of view?

Sir Timothy was eventually granted a seat in Parliament.

The narrator of "Being a Public Character" is ......

Which of the following is true of Homer in "The Soloist"?

What is the main difference between Vinegar Boy and John Mark?

Homer's decision to go through with the performance illustrated all of the following traits except

Which of the following from "Alas! Poor Annabelle!" is an accurate statement about Annabelle?

According to Sandburg's poem "Prime Lesson," what is the danger of using "proud words"?

In "The Split Cherry Tree" what causes Mr. Sexton's attitude to change?

The theme of "The Fool's Prayer" is the tragedy of being poor and uneducated.

Why did Inetta try to hide her disability from others?

How did Inetta Bush hide her illiteracy?

To what Bible story does "Three Visitors in the Night" allude?

Inetta especially wanted to be able to read

character whose thoughts, feelings, and motivations are revealed to the reader

weakness or moral fault that a character possesses

In "Primer Lesson," when Sandburg mentions that proud words "wear long boots," he is using what literary device?

point in the story when the reader knows something that the characters do not know

reference to another piece of literature

Godolphin in "Godolphin Horne" is not hired because......

character with whom the reader cannot identify

character with whom the reader may identify

Because of illiteracy, Inetta in "What It's Like When You Cant Read or Write" had problem in all except

Godolphin Horne was born to a lower-class family.

In "The Crucifixion," Christ removed Vinegar Boy's birthmark.

character who possesses few distinguishing traits

character who remains essentially the same throughout the story

In "Two Went Up to the Temple to Pray," Crashaw suggests that, in actuality, one went to pray and the other to

"The Soloist," Homer's real reason for not wanting to play a solo was stated most clearly when he said,

"Three visitors in the Night" is an example of

In "Being a Public Character," what name does the dog give his boy?

The statement that best describes Spot is that he is

What literary device is used in "the outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine" in "Casey at the Bat"?

In "Two Went Up to the Temple to Pray," the line "Two went to pray? O, rather say," demonstrates internal rhyme.