In "The Most Dangerous Game," Rainsford tries to escape Zaroff several ways. Which of the following is not one of them?

He digs a hole and hides in it, so Zaroff will go right over him.

In "The Cask of Amontillado," why does Fortunato cough several times?

Fortunato is aggravated by the nitre covering the walls of the vault.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

The U.S. Air Force Academy is in Colorado.

Something that represents something else

Which of the following sentences is correct?

Uncle Aaron and Aunt Jayne plan to visit in December, and I am so excited!

The narrator's position in relation to a story being told

In "The Most Dangerous Game," what is General Zaroff’s main reason for wanting to hunt people instead of animals?

He was bored with animals and hunting men is more of a challenge.

something happens that is different from what is expected

How did Steve Pemberton ensure he wouldn't starve?

He stole food from the Robinsons.

In "The Most Dangerous Game," why does General Zaroff think that men are more challenging and different from animals?

Humans have the ability to reason.

when the audience knows something the characters do not

What causes Doodle's death in "The Scarlet Ibis"?

He was exhausted, and his body gave out.

What is the setting of "The Scarlet Ibis"?

A cotton farm in North Carolina

Which sentence contains correct capitalization?

Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah.

Which statement best describes the purpose of "A Chance in the World"?

to describe how Steve confronted and overcame hardships

where a person says one thing but means the opposite (sarcasm, perhaps)

Which of the following sentences is correct?

My counselor asked me to choose between German, French, or Spanish.

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1
In "The Most Dangerous Game," Rainsford tries to escape Zaroff several ways. Which of the following is not one of them?
He digs a hole and hides in it, so Zaroff will go right over him.
He hides high in a big tree.
He builds three traps.
He crosses and recrosses his trail in circles.
2
In "The Cask of Amontillado," why does Fortunato cough several times?
Fortunato is aggravated by the nitre covering the walls of the vault.
He has a cold.
He is drunk, and the strong taste of whiskey makes him cough.
Montressor says funny things, causing Fortunato to cough.
3
Which of the following sentences is correct?
The U.S. Air Force Academy is in Colorado.
The U.S. Air Force academy is in Colorado.
The u.s. Air Force academy is in Colorado.
The u.s. air force academy is in Colorado.
4
Symbolism
Uses similes, metaphors, etc. to suggest new pictures or images
Words and phrases appealing to the senses
The narrator's position in relation to a story being told
Something that represents something else
5
In "The Gift of the Magi," Della sacrifices her hair clips for Jim.
False
True
6
What does Steve Pemberton compare the Robinsons to?
thieves
demons
boogeymen
murderers
7
Why does the sniper kill the unarmed woman?
She was an informer.
She was firing at his brother.
She was firing at him.
It was an accident.
8
Which of the following sentences is correct?
Uncle Aaron and Aunt Jayne plan to visit in December, and I am so excited!
Uncle Aaron and aunt Jayne plan to visit in December, and I am so excited!
Uncle Aaron and Aunt Jayne plan to visit in December, and i am so excited!
Uncle Aaron and Aunt Jayne plan to visit in december, and i am so excited!
9
Fortunato buries Montressor in the wall for revenge.
True
False
10
Point of View
Words or phrases appealing to the senses
Something that represents something else
Uses similes, metaphors, etc. to suggest new pictures or images
The narrator's position in relation to a story being told
11
Doodle's big brother taught him to walk because he cared about him, and he felt sorry that he couldn't run and play.
False
True
12
What is the mood of "The Sniper"?
fun and exciting
warm and friendly
romantic and funny
dark, creepy, and silent
13
In "The Cask of Amontillado," what is amontillado?
a friend of Montressor
the formal name of Fortunato's family
a rare sherry wine
grapes grown in the northern part of Italy
14
At the end of "The Most Dangerous Game," Rainsford is awakening in Zaroff's bed.
False
True
15
In "The Most Dangerous Game," what is General Zaroff’s main reason for wanting to hunt people instead of animals?
He doesn’t like to kill animals.
There are no big animals on his island.
He hates people.
He was bored with animals and hunting men is more of a challenge.
16
Situational Irony
where a person says one thing but means the opposite (sarcasm, perhaps)
when the audience knows something the characters do not
something happens that is different from what is expected
17
A memoir is an example of literary nonfiction.
False
True
18
How did Steve Pemberton ensure he wouldn't starve?
He stole food from the neighbors.
He stole food from the Robinsons.
Mrs. Levin brought him food.
He stole food from the grocery store.
19
Each sniper in "The Sniper" knows he is firing at his brother.
True
False
20
In "The Most Dangerous Game," why does General Zaroff think that men are more challenging and different from animals?
Humans kill one another in war.
Humans have the ability to reason.
Humans have courage.
Humans have instincts.
21
Dramatic Irony
when the audience knows something the characters do not
where a person says one thing but means the opposite (sarcasm, perhaps)
something happens that is different from what is expected
22
Sensory Details are words and phrases appealing to the senses.
True
False
23
An example of situational irony in "The Gift of the Magi" is Della cutting her hair and Jim selling his pocket watch.
False
True
24
Who is the narrator of "The Scarlet Ibis"?
Doodle's Aunt Nicey
Doodle's big brother
Doodle's little sister
Doodle's father
25
What causes Doodle's death in "The Scarlet Ibis"?
He fell out of the boat because his brother made him row all the way home.
A tree fell on him during the hurricane.
He was exhausted, and his body gave out.
He tripped while running and hit his head on a rock.
26
Mrs. Lincoln brought Steve books to read.
True
False
27
Literary Nonfiction
Uses literary devices such as figurative and sensory language
All of these
Develops insights that go beyond the facts
Conveys factual information, ideas, or experiences
28
What does the death of the scarlet ibis foreshadow?
Doodle getting lost on the farm
Doodle's death
Brother's death
the impending hurricane
29
What is the setting of "The Scarlet Ibis"?
a cotton farm in South Carolina
A pecan grove in Tennessee
the Everglades in Florida
A cotton farm in North Carolina
30
Which sentence contains correct capitalization?
Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah.
Salt Lake City is the capital of utah.
Salt lake city is the capital of Utah.
Salt lake City is the capital of Utah.
31
Which statement best describes the purpose of "A Chance in the World"?
to show how the American foster system works
to describe the books Steve read during this time
to demonstrate the cruelty of the Robinsons
to describe how Steve confronted and overcame hardships
32
In "The Most Dangerous Game," Zaroff believes that hunting people is the same as killing people in war.
False
True
33
A short story does not necessarily have to have a conflict.
True
False
34
Verbal Irony
when the audience knows something the characters do not
where a person says one thing but means the opposite (sarcasm, perhaps)
something happens that is different from what is expected
35
Which of the following sentences is correct?
My counselor asked me to choose between German, French, or Spanish.
My counselor asked me to choose between german, french, or Spanish.
My counselor asked me to choose between german, french, or spanish.
My counselor asked me to choose between German, french, or Spanish.

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1
In "The Most Dangerous Game," Rainsford tries to escape Zaroff several ways. Which of the following is not one of them?
He digs a hole and hides in it, so Zaroff will go right over him.
He hides high in a big tree.
He builds three traps.
He crosses and recrosses his trail in circles.
2
In "The Cask of Amontillado," why does Fortunato cough several times?
Fortunato is aggravated by the nitre covering the walls of the vault.
He has a cold.
He is drunk, and the strong taste of whiskey makes him cough.
Montressor says funny things, causing Fortunato to cough.
3
Which of the following sentences is correct?
The U.S. Air Force Academy is in Colorado.
The U.S. Air Force academy is in Colorado.
The u.s. Air Force academy is in Colorado.
The u.s. air force academy is in Colorado.
4
Symbolism
Uses similes, metaphors, etc. to suggest new pictures or images
Words and phrases appealing to the senses
The narrator's position in relation to a story being told
Something that represents something else
5
In "The Gift of the Magi," Della sacrifices her hair clips for Jim.
False
True
6
What does Steve Pemberton compare the Robinsons to?
thieves
demons
boogeymen
murderers
7
Why does the sniper kill the unarmed woman?
She was an informer.
She was firing at his brother.
She was firing at him.
It was an accident.
8
Which of the following sentences is correct?
Uncle Aaron and Aunt Jayne plan to visit in December, and I am so excited!
Uncle Aaron and aunt Jayne plan to visit in December, and I am so excited!
Uncle Aaron and Aunt Jayne plan to visit in December, and i am so excited!
Uncle Aaron and Aunt Jayne plan to visit in december, and i am so excited!
9
Fortunato buries Montressor in the wall for revenge.
True
False
10
Point of View
Words or phrases appealing to the senses
Something that represents something else
Uses similes, metaphors, etc. to suggest new pictures or images
The narrator's position in relation to a story being told
11
Doodle's big brother taught him to walk because he cared about him, and he felt sorry that he couldn't run and play.
False
True
12
What is the mood of "The Sniper"?
fun and exciting
warm and friendly
romantic and funny
dark, creepy, and silent
13
In "The Cask of Amontillado," what is amontillado?
a friend of Montressor
the formal name of Fortunato's family
a rare sherry wine
grapes grown in the northern part of Italy
14
At the end of "The Most Dangerous Game," Rainsford is awakening in Zaroff's bed.
False
True
15
In "The Most Dangerous Game," what is General Zaroff’s main reason for wanting to hunt people instead of animals?
He doesn’t like to kill animals.
There are no big animals on his island.
He hates people.
He was bored with animals and hunting men is more of a challenge.
16
Situational Irony
where a person says one thing but means the opposite (sarcasm, perhaps)
when the audience knows something the characters do not
something happens that is different from what is expected
17
A memoir is an example of literary nonfiction.
False
True
18
How did Steve Pemberton ensure he wouldn't starve?
He stole food from the neighbors.
He stole food from the Robinsons.
Mrs. Levin brought him food.
He stole food from the grocery store.
19
Each sniper in "The Sniper" knows he is firing at his brother.
True
False
20
In "The Most Dangerous Game," why does General Zaroff think that men are more challenging and different from animals?
Humans kill one another in war.
Humans have the ability to reason.
Humans have courage.
Humans have instincts.
21
Dramatic Irony
when the audience knows something the characters do not
where a person says one thing but means the opposite (sarcasm, perhaps)
something happens that is different from what is expected
22
Sensory Details are words and phrases appealing to the senses.
True
False
23
An example of situational irony in "The Gift of the Magi" is Della cutting her hair and Jim selling his pocket watch.
False
True
24
Who is the narrator of "The Scarlet Ibis"?
Doodle's Aunt Nicey
Doodle's big brother
Doodle's little sister
Doodle's father
25
What causes Doodle's death in "The Scarlet Ibis"?
He fell out of the boat because his brother made him row all the way home.
A tree fell on him during the hurricane.
He was exhausted, and his body gave out.
He tripped while running and hit his head on a rock.
26
Mrs. Lincoln brought Steve books to read.
True
False
27
Literary Nonfiction
Uses literary devices such as figurative and sensory language
All of these
Develops insights that go beyond the facts
Conveys factual information, ideas, or experiences
28
What does the death of the scarlet ibis foreshadow?
Doodle getting lost on the farm
Doodle's death
Brother's death
the impending hurricane
29
What is the setting of "The Scarlet Ibis"?
a cotton farm in South Carolina
A pecan grove in Tennessee
the Everglades in Florida
A cotton farm in North Carolina
30
Which sentence contains correct capitalization?
Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah.
Salt Lake City is the capital of utah.
Salt lake city is the capital of Utah.
Salt lake City is the capital of Utah.
31
Which statement best describes the purpose of "A Chance in the World"?
to show how the American foster system works
to describe the books Steve read during this time
to demonstrate the cruelty of the Robinsons
to describe how Steve confronted and overcame hardships
32
In "The Most Dangerous Game," Zaroff believes that hunting people is the same as killing people in war.
False
True
33
A short story does not necessarily have to have a conflict.
True
False
34
Verbal Irony
when the audience knows something the characters do not
where a person says one thing but means the opposite (sarcasm, perhaps)
something happens that is different from what is expected
35
Which of the following sentences is correct?
My counselor asked me to choose between German, French, or Spanish.
My counselor asked me to choose between german, french, or Spanish.
My counselor asked me to choose between german, french, or spanish.
My counselor asked me to choose between German, french, or Spanish.