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English Study Guide Part 1
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1
Who
said "Which is better- to have rules and agree, or to hunt and kill?"
Piggy
Ralph
Simon
Jack
2
how does Esperanza's relationship with Sally affect her?
it makes her feel isolated
it teaches her about loyalty
it shows the importance of friendship
it boosts her confidence
3
what message does the novel convey about identity?
it's irrelevant
it's determined by culture
it's fixed at birth
it's shaped by experiences
4
"The library after hours was as silent as the grave" is an example of...
metaphor
simile
idiom
personification
5
On the last page of the novel,
who
"wept for the end of innocence and the darkness of mankind?"
Percival
Samneric
Simon
Ralph
6
what is the significance of the vignette structure in the novel?
it highlights the author's use of symbolism
it provides a linear narrative
it refects Esperanza's fragmented thoughts
it focuses on a single theme
7
what does Esperanza's name symbolize
her connection to her heritage
her hope for a better future
her desire for adventure
ALL of the above
8
The name of the author is?
William Goldsmith
None of the above
Rodger Golding
William Golding
9
what is Esperanza's greatest desire?
to fit in with her peers
to help her family
to move away from mango street
to find her identity
10
Which of the following is NOT an example of
mob mentality
?
Ralph standing on his head
starting the first fire that burned half the mountain
the pig hunt re-enactment (dance)
the killing of Simon
11
Alliteration is...
An exaggeration
Repeating the same consonant sound
A comparison using like or as
Giving human characteristics to something that isn't alive
12
Piggy tells Ralph his nickname. What is Piggy's real name?
We are not told what his real name is.
Percival
Abraham
William
13
Personification is...
An exaggeration
A word representing a sound
A phrase which has a different meaning from what is said
Giving human characteristics to something that isn't alive
14
what is the name of the street where Esperanza lives?
elm street
main street
mango street
oak street
15
"That soccer player is a rhino trampling over his opponents" is an example of...
idiom
hyperbole
simile
metaphor
16
"The ocean wave picked her up and slammed her onto the beach" is an example of...
alliteration
simile
metaphor
personification
17
As being the chief weighs on him (stresses him out), what habit does Ralph start?
sleep walking
nail biting
stuttering
teeth grinding
18
which character serves as a source of wisdom and guidance for Esperanza
Sally
Nenny
MAMA
Rachel
19
how does Esperanza's culture heritage influence her identity?
it helps her find her roots
it makes her feel disconnected
it's irrelevant
it has no impact
20
A metaphor is...
A comparison saying that one thing is another thing
Giving human characteristics to something that isn't alive
An exaggeration
A word representing a sound
21
A simile is...
A phrase which has a different meaning from what is said
A comparison using like or as
A word representing a sound
Repeating the same consonant sound
22
"My mean neighbor is such a rat" is an example of...
idiom
metaphor
alliteration
simile
23
"A big black bear burst out and bounded at me" is an example of...
idiom
alliteration
metaphor
simile
24
what does Esperanza struggle with regarding her identity?
her socioeconomic status
her cultural heritage
All of the above?
her appearance
25
The first successful hunt in chapter 4 (“Painted Faces and Long Hair”) is significant because:
Jack smeared the boys’ faces in pig’s blood.
It was extremely violent, & everyone (even Ralph) liked it.
It was Ralph’s first hunt, and he enjoyed it a lot
all of the hunters went, so they missed a chance at rescue.
26
what symbolic meaning can be attributed to Esperanza's writing?
escape
identity
all of the above
self-expression
27
what symbolic meaning can be attributed to four trees outside Esperanza's window?
hope and resilience
sadness and despair
fear and anxiety
joy and happiness
28
What is the literal
Lord of the flies
?
the conch
the island
the beast from the air
the pig's head on a stick
29
What happened to the mulberry birthmark boy?
d) BOTH B and C are correct
b) We infer he burned in the fire
c) He wasn't present when Piggy tried to get names.
a) He drowned in the lagoon
30
who says, "I am an ugly daughter"?
Rachel
Nenny
MAMA
Esperanza
31
what is a major theme explored in the novel?
the struggle for identity
the power to technology
the impact of climate change
the importance of wealth
32
how does Cisneros use imagery in the novle?
to evoke emotions
to describe settings
to create a sense of nostalgia
all of the above
33
Conflicting ideas are present in your book. They may emerge as:
Good Verses Evil
Ralph's Tribe Verses Jack's Tribe
Civilization Verses Anarchy
All of the above
34
"She sat in the library as quiet and timid as a mouse" is an example of...
personification
simile
metaphor
alliteration
35
"Peter promptly prepared the spicy peppers" is an example of...
hyperbole
alliteration
simile
onomatopoeia
36
What do the boys (Ralph, Jack, Roger) do when they see "the Beast" on top of the mountain?
Light the fire to scare it away
Look closely to discover what it really is
Run away
Throw spears at it
37
what role does Mama play in Esperanza's life?
she is a strict disciplinarian
she is a rival
she is a source of wisdom and guidance
she is distant figure
38
"This is the worst day anyone has ever had" is an example of...
hyperbole
simile
metaphor
idiom
39
what does the house on mango street symbolize for Esperanza?
security
identity
all of the above
freedom
40
"This quiz was harder than every test I've ever had put together" is an example of...
personification
idiom
hyperbole
metaphor
41
Ralph's daydream included
all but one:
copper kettles, blue men , snow
parents and ponies
trains and tanks
books and cornflakes
42
what theme is explored through Esperanza's experiences with racism and discrimination?
belonging
identity
social justice
all of the above
43
These two twins were called as one. Their name was
Percival
Rogernlou
Billnted
Samneric
44
The pig hunt in chapter 8 (“Gift for the Darkness”) was cruel because the boys
chose
:
Piggy
a piglet
a sow that had piglets
a crippled pig
45
how does Esperanza's perception of her neighborhood change throughout the novel?
she becomes more appreciative
she remains neutral
she becomes more critical
she becomes more fearful
46
Themes in Lord of the Flies include:
All of the above
Civilization
Savagery
Power/Leadership
47
who is Esperanza's friend?
Rachel
NEITHER
both A and B
sally
48
Who died first on the island?
Piggy
The mulberry boy
Robert
Simon
49
what event marks a significant turning point in Esperanza's life?
meeting sally
moving to mango street
the incident with the older man
her grandmother's Death
50
Hyperbole is...
An exaggeration
A word representing a sound
A comparison using like or as
Giving human characteristics to something
51
what is the name of the narrator of the novel??
Rachel?
Esperanza?
Nenny?
MaMa?
52
What makes the boys
more susceptible
to mob mentality?
the need to belong
the absence of authority figures
all of these
the trauma of their crash
53
"His arms were long and loose, like an octopus' tentacles" is an example of...
personifcation
idiom
simile
hyperbole
54
Without authority, some children in the Lord of the Flies resort to:
Mob mentality/ Violence
Disrespecting each other
All of the above
Stealing and damaging personal property
55
The "Scar" in Chapter 1 indicates:
None of the above
It's a nickname of one of the evil kids
That the boys were bathing and had scars on their faces
Area and damage where the plane went down on the island
56
what theme is explored through Esperanza's relationship with the women in her life?
empowerment?
all of the above
identity?
belonging?
57
"The doors to the castle swung open, inviting me in" is an example of...
onomatopoeia
alliteration
simile
personification
58
"The wind sang a song to the swaying trees" is an example of...
idiom
metaphor
hyperbole
personification
59
It can be argued that the book may be sending the message/messages:
All of the above
Children need guidance
We all have darkness in our hearts
Humans can resort to savagery under certain conditions
60
Which is an example of
de-individuating
?
building the fire
building huts
blowing the conch
painting faces
