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1
What's the CLIMAX of a story?
The ending
A minor conflict
The most important part; the turning point
The beginning
2
How would you characterize Ms. Jones in "Thank You, Ma'm"?
Witty, Clever, Sarcastic
Easygoing, Indifferent, Unprepared
Vulnerable, Weak, Timid
Strong, Independent, Kind-hearted
3
What is a CONFLICT in a story?
When one army defeats another
A tiny ship with three sails
Problems, Struggles, or Choices a character must face/make
The resolution
4
Which is an example of a METAPHOR?
The rocks groaned as the wheels rolled over them
Boom!
The road was a ribbon of moonlight
The road looked like a ribbon of moonlight
5
What major theme is Charles Dickens trying to convey in "A Christmas Carol"?
Ignore the poor-- they deserve what they're given
Money and success are what define a good life
When you get things, keep them to yourself
Take what you are blessed with and be a blessing to others
6
Which is an example of a type of conflict?
Internal
Character vs. Character
External
Character vs. Nature
7
When we talk about a character's motives, what do we mean by this?
The conflicts a character has to face
His/her personality traits
His/her cultural background
A character's reason for doing something
8
What is the thesis of Anna Quindlen's essay "Homeless"?
Our biggest problem today is that so many are without homes
Home is where the heart is
When Ann met Anna at the bus terminal
The concept of home has changed over time
9
True or False: Fred rejects Scrooge when he shows up for Christmas dinner.
False
True
10
Which adjectives best characterize Victor in "Seventh Grade"?
Confident; cocky; arrogant
Lackadaisical; indifferent; apathetic
Awkward; borderline stalker; insecure
Emotional; crybaby; fearful
11
In "Thank You, Ma'm," Roger's decision to stay or leave is what kind of conflict?
Internal Conflict
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Society
12
In his struggle with the Future Spirit, Scrooge faces what kind of conflict?
Character vs. Nature
Internal
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Supernatural
13
What was it that Roger was going to use the money he stole to buy?
Something to drink
Food
Clothes
Blue Suede Shoes
14
According to Anna Quindlen, how has the concept of home changed over time?
Home used to be permanent; now, it's temporary
The concept of home has NOT changed whatsoever
Homes used to be built from simpler materials
Homes didn't used to be as big as they are now
15
What fruit did Victor and Michael pick to earn their wages during the summer?
Oranges
Pears
Kumquats
Grapes
16
In what way are Roger and Victor similar?
They both live in the same community
They both attempt to steal something from an adult
They both have a crush on a girl their age
They are both middle-school-aged boys
17
True or False: Ms. Jones interrogates him about his past and family at the dinner table.
False
True
18
What is a theme?
The conflict in a story
Where a story takes place
The lessons that characters learn from choices they make
The main character
19
In what valley did Victor live in the story "Seventh Grade"?
San Jose
San Fernando
San Andreas
San Joaquin
20
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A movement in art that redefined sculpture-making
A rebirth of art, music, dance, and writing in 1920's Harlem
A man was put on trial for stealing a museum's paintings
Roger's favorite jazz group
21
Which of the following is an example of ONOMATOPOEIA?
Swimming swans swam softly
Zap!
She's as dense as a rock
I heard he kicked the bucket over the weekend
22
True or False: Many who are homeless don't have a home because they're too lazy to work.
True
False
23
Who is the antagonist in a story?
Mr. Clements
The main character
The character who's against the protagonist
The good guy
24
What kind of clothes did the Highwayman wear?
Shabby
Plain
Simple
Fancy and Expensive
25
Who is the protagonist in a story?
The bad guy
The sidekick
The main character
The good guy
26
Which two texts have we read that both center around poverty and our response to it?
The Highwayman and Seventh Grade
A Christmas Carol and Seventh Grade
Thank You, Ma'm and The Highwayman
Homeless and A Christmas Carol
27
What is the CLIMAX in "Seventh Grade"?
When Victor embarrasses himself in French class
When Teresa asks Victor to help her with French
When Mr. B decides whether or not to expose Victor's lie
When Victor and Michael practice the scowl
28
What is the setting of "Thank You, Ma'm"?
Manhattan
Washington D.C
Harlem, NY
Atlanta, GA
29
What is a major theme in "The Highwayman"?
Treason
Sacrifice
Treachery
Recklessness
30
Which is an example of ALLITERATION?
Dressed sharp as a king, he was the vision of royalty
Clumsily he clattered and clopped over the cobbles
"Stop that boy!"
He is a horse
31
What point-of-view is the essay "Homeless" written from?
1st Person
3rd Person Limited
2nd Person
Third Person Omniscient
32
Who does Anna meet at the bus terminal that changes her perspective on homelessness?
Leah
Ann
Tonya
Shelia
33
What is the RESOLUTION in a story?
How the story begins
The problems/struggles a character faces
The most important moment that happens
How the story ends
34
True or False: Roger is an orphan living in Harlem, forced to steal due to his circumstances.
False
True
35
What child moves Scrooge to care enough to change his ways?
Bess
Tiny Tim
Victor
Roger
36
What does the Highwayman do for a living (his profession)?
Builds roads
Maintains roads by keeping them in good condition
Robs and steals from passerby along the road
He works as a highway messenger for the king
37
Which of the following is an example of a symbol in the play "A Christmas Carol"?
The empty chair in the Cratchitt household
Scrooge's Door Knocker
The 3 Spirits
The Poor
38
What is the turning point in "A Christmas Carol"?
When Scrooge goes to the Christmas party at Fred's house
When Scrooge sees his gravestone and decides to change
When Scrooge travels with the Spirit of Christmas Past
When Scrooge sees Marley's ghost for the first time
39
In what setting does "The Highwayman" take place?
Belgium
The countryside of England or Scotland
The New World
Egypt
40
Which character that we've studied would agree with the previous statement?
Roger
Ebenezer Scrooge
Ms. Jones
Victor
41
True or False: The Highwayman knew that Bess killed herself to warn and save him
False
True
42
What is the SETTING of a story?
When and where a story takes place
The characters
The lessons characters learn from their choices
The plot
43
Tom the Ostler from "The Highwayman" could be characterized by which adjective?
Lanky
Jealous
Shy
Intimidating
44
Which of the following is an INTERNAL CONFLICT?
When the redcoats seize Bess and tie her up
Scrooge vs. the 3 Spirits
Bess determining whether or not she should kill herself
When Roger tries to pilfer Ms. Jones' purse
45
Who did Victor have a crush on in the story "Seventh Grade"?
Joaquin
Stacey
Teresa
Michael
46
Why did Bess pull the trigger and kill herself in "The Highwayman"?
To warn the Highwayman
To spite the redcoats
To save her father
Out of love for Tom
47
Which fictional character can we compare the character of The Highwayman with?
Elsa from Frozen
King Arthur
Little Red Riding Hood
Robin Hood
48
Who was the Highwayman's one true love?
Tom the Ostler
The Innkeeper
Bess
The Redcoats
49
What is a SYMBOL in a story?
The problems and struggles in a story
An object, item, or idea that represents something else
The outfit worn by the main character
A circular metal instrument played with drumsticks
50
What holiday is approaching when "A Christmas Carol" begins?
Boxing Day
Christmas
Kwanzaa
Chanukah
