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ELA 10 Semester 2 Exam Review
ELA 10 Semester 2 Exam Review
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#ELA 10, Collection 2, Lord of the Flies, MLA
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1
What is the author’s purpose for having a ship come by while the fire is out?
The author wanted to create dramatic irony to fuel the story
The author wanted to build conflict between Jack and Ralph
The author wanted to create comedic relief for the readers.
It is unrealistic that a ship would not pass by.
2
Excerpt from "Carry": The metaphor “water’s broken mirror” (line 1) suggests that
the surface of the water is disturbed.
water returns our reflections.
the splashing of water sounds like glass shattering.
the sun is shining on the water.
3
Symbols: Confusion, the unknown
The Crash
The Mountain
The Fire
The Forest
4
Excerpt from Carry: Why does the poet write, “It was hawk” (line7) rather than “It was a hawk”?
to suggest that the hawk could be any predator
to show that only the essence of the hawk remains
to emphasize meaning through repetition of sound
to fit the pattern of rhythm in the poem
5
The mask allows Jack to embrace his primitive, unrestrained nature without feeling guilty.
False
True
6
A symbol of fear of the unknown
The fire
The Beast
The Lord of the Flies
The dead man
7
Why couldn’t Roger hit Henry with the stones when he was throwing them at him?
He was conditioned by society not to hit others with stones.
He was not strong enough to throw that far.
He was chastised by a teacher for throwing stones.
His aim was very poor.
8
Ralph was disgusted with himself after he threw his wooden spear and hit the pig.
True
False
9
Which set of words shows the author’s view of the desert flowers?
fragile, bloom, death
flat, salinized, rocky
miracle, magic, remarkable
fuss, prognosticating, waiting
10
“’He’ll be painted’,said Sam timidly. ‘You know how he’ll be--‘” What can be inferrd from this?
Sam is allergic to the clay, & Jack will throw it at him.
Sam knows Jack becomes more savage when his face is painted.
The painted mask looks terrifying to them.
Sam wants to equal the balance by painting their faces too.
11
Why does Golding create Roger’s character? What is his purpose?
w/out structure men w/ violent ways can impact society neg.
show how asserting one’s confidence can make them powerful.
Roger kills Piggy and enjoys hurting people.
Roger is sadistic and cruel.
12
The speaker’s response to the lecture reflects Whitman’s
optimism for the future.
love of nature.
democratic values.
hatred of science.
13
Literary Devices: “You’re a beast and a swine” (179)
Hyperbole
Simile
Personification
Metaphor
14
"Sitting on the tremendous rock in the
torrid
sun, Roger received this news as an illumination”
Scorching
Balmy
Calming
Dry
15
Symbols: Punishment, Violence, Superiority
The Mountain
Castle Rock
The Forest
The Meadow
16
When the officer asks who is in charge, Jack asserts himself & tells the officer what happened.
False
True
17
What key event happens during the dance in chapter 9?
The boys kill Simon.
The boys all join forces again and plot to kill the beast.
The boys kill the beast.
The boys kill Piggy.
18
"Carry": Why does the narrator say that “reincarnation as an animal . . . is a reward”?
It offers a respite from too much thinking and feeling.
It is a stepping-stone to a life that is better.
It helps a person develop compassion for others.
It leads to financial compensation after reincarnation.
19
How has Jack's personality developed during his stay on the island?
Jack is developing into a mystic and poet.
Jack is emerging as a clear-headed, well-organized leader.
Jack is going from a civilized boy to an animalistic savage.
Jack is becoming withdrawn and fearful.
20
“The glittering sea rose up, moved apart in planes of
blatant
impossibility”
Not perceptible
Unpleasantly loud and noisy
A vast number; multiple
Blunt and abrupt
21
Allusions: The Devil, Evil, and Fear
Lord of the Flies
Simon
The Beast
The Island
22
By having his speaker look “up in perfect silence” “in the mystical moist night air,” Whitman
allows protagonist to overcome feelings of severe fatigue
presents an objective summary of his theme through his views
contradicts astronomer’s mission of cataloging stars.
contrasts scientific analysis of lecture v. sense of wonder.
23
“Like a
myriad
of tiny teeth in a saw, the transparencies came scavenging over the beach”
Rainbow colored
Very sharp
A vast number
Very few
24
What was different about the assembly in chapter 5? All of the following are true EXCEPT:
This was a serious assembly.
The assembly was about building a raft to get off the island
The boys came quietly and did not joke around.
They never held an assembly so late.
25
Which of the following supports claim: Simon displays characteristics of JC Symbolism?
Simon knows the truth, but is killed when he shares it.
Simon withdraws to his secret place in forest to be alone.
All of the Above
Simon gathers fruit and feeds the littluns that follow him.
26
Symbols: A microcosm of the world
Castle Rock
The Island
The Mountain
The Meadow
27
A symbol of advancement, innovation, and discovery
Spears/ tools/ Shelters
Glasses
Fire
Painted Masks
28
What was the “sign from the world of grown-ups” (95) telling the children?
There is a rescue ship on the way.
The world is a harsh and cruel place.
They can be saved.
A pilot was trying to save them.
29
Symbols: Perspective, Power, Truth
The Island
The Meadow
The Mountain
The Beach
30
Why does Jack force Samneric to join his tribe?
Jack doesn't care about them; he gives them to Roger to hurt
Jack thinks that they are amusing.
Jack wants Ralph to feel all alone.
Jack wants them for their hunting skills.
31
What can readers infer that J and Roger intend to do w/ stick sharpened on both ends in ch. 12?
Place Piggy’s head on it.
Place Ralph’s head on it.
Place the pig’s head on it.
Place Samneric’s heads on it.
32
“The silence of the forest was more oppressive than the heat” Which lit device is used here?
Vivid Verb
Simile
Allusion
Hyperbole
33
Allusions: Beelzebub
The Beast
Simon
Lord of the Flies
Jack
34
A symbol of savagery and liberation from societal norms
The conch
The Beast
The Fire
The Painted Masks
35
Allusions: The Garden of Eden
The Mountain
The Island
The Beach
The Ocean
36
Why does Piggy want Ralph to call an assembly in ch. 11?
Piggy needs a guide to go anywhere, so they schedule times.
Piggy wants to hunt.
Piggy wants to fight Jack.
It is all the structure they have left.
37
"Astronomer": Whitman includes sensory details such as “moist night air” (line 7) to
contrast with the dry facts of the lecture.
dampen the applause of “the lecture-room”.
provide an objective summary.
increase the parallelism.
38
Explain Simon's encounter with the Lord of the Flies.
The Lord of the Flies teaches him to survive on the island.
Simon uses Lord of the Flies as a puppet to talk to the boys
The Lord of the Flies is a manifestation of his own insight.
Simon makes up his encounter w/ the beast to gain J's trust
39
“The conch exploded into 1,000 white fragments and ceased to exist”What is this a symbol of?
The conch exploding represents Ralph.
The conch exploding represents their hopes.
The conch exploding represents their fears.
It represents the end of civilization on the island.
40
After Jack hesitates to kill the pig at the beginning, and it gets away, what does he learn?
He is against killing animals.
He is secretly a coward.
He doesn’t like the sight of blood.
He must put his inhibitions aside to survive.
41
What does the Lord of the Flies say that Simon has known all along?
The boys should forget about following R or J & worship him.
That Ralph is the true leader & the boys should follow him.
The beast is part of them & is causing all their problems.
The Lord of the Flies tells Simon that he is dreaming.
42
What is the meaning of the metaphor “It’s just a blink, or maybe a smile . . .” (line 115)?
Each spring flowering has variety of brilliant colors.
Each spring flowering is a relatively brief moment.
Each spring flowering is unique.
Each spring flowering brings joy to of those who see it.
43
Symbols: Safety, Community, Openness
The Meadow
The Beach
The Mountain
The Ocean
44
"You knew, didn't you? I'm part of you? Close, close, close! I'm the reason why it's a no go?"
Jack
Lord of the Flies
The beast
Simon
45
Allusions: Cain and Abel
Piggy and Jack
Jack and Ralph
SamnEric
Simon and the Lord of the Flies
46
Symbols: Followers of evil
Lord of the Flies
The Flies
The savages
The Beast
47
Excerpt from "Carry": Which figure of speech suggests that water’s appearance can be deceptive?
“it holds so many” (line 23)
“smooth as skin” (line 18)
“like a silver coin stretched thin” (line 16)
“the undertow’s rough hands” (line 19)
48
The correct formatting for a header in MLA is what?
Last name and page number on the top left side of the page
Last name and page number on the top right side of the page
Student’s Name, Teacher’s name, Class name, and date
Teacher’s last name with page number in the top right corner
49
Symbols: Man’s inhumanity to man
Jack
The Beach
SamnEric
The Dead Pilot
50
What is Golding’s purpose for writing this story?
to demonstrate the quick descent of man into evil.
to show what can happen when children are left unattended.
to demonstrate the challenges kids faced during WWII.
to show the challenges of being stranded on an island.
51
Tone? "It says, come close, you who want to swallow me I will shape myself around you"
enticing
mournful
vengeful
jubilant
52
A symbol of sight, insight, and knowledge
Glasses
Beach
Conch
Fire
53
"Astronomer": Lines 1–4, that all start with phrases beginning with when, demonstrate Whitman’s
focus on the use of sequence words to convey time.
use of parallelism to convey the monotony of the lecture.
alliterative emphasis on his central theme of timelessness.
ability to convey academic data concisely and sequentially.
54
What is the correct formatting for the heading in a MLA paper?
Last name and page number on the top right side of the page
Student’s name, class name, teacher’s name, and date
Class name, teacher’s name, date, student’s name
Student’s Name, Teacher’s name, Class name, and date
55
The “silence shattered” is what literary device?
Simile
Metaphor
Oxymoron
Alliteration
