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Elements of Lit & Short Story Test Review
Elements of Lit & Short Story Test Review
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Introduction to elements of literature.
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Why does Squeaky want to be called 'Hazel' before the race?
She wants to be respected
She wants Gretchen to pay attention to her
That is what color her eyes are
She wants people to leave her alone
2
The sequence of events involving characters and a conflict...
setting
conflict
character
plot
3
The turning point or the most exciting part of the story...
climax
rising action
exposition
setting
4
If you are obedient, you are going to...
commend
comply
collaborate
ransom
5
A character or group of characters that stands in opposition to the hero...
Plot
Protagonist
Antagonist
Personification
6
What is Squeaky's responsibility in life?
To become friends with Mary Louise again
To watch her brother Raymond
To beat up the new girl, Gretchen
To win the May Day race
7
The climax of The Ransom of Red Chief is...
Ebenezer peels Red Chief off of Bill
Red Chief hits Bill with a piece of brick
Red Chief tells the kidnappers he wants to stay with them
Dorset's letter demands $250 from the kidnappers
8
The time and location in which a story takes place...
conflict
plot
characterization
setting
9
What is the
setting
of the story?
Harlem, NYC
Boston, Massachusetts
Chicago, Illinois
Miami, Florida
10
What is the
resolution
of the story?
Gretchen and Squeaky share a genuine smile and respect each other
You shouldn't have to change yourself to fit in
Raymond is destroying her dream of being the best runner
You can be the best if you work hard
11
All events after the climax and leading to the resolution...
falling action
rising action
resolution
exposition
12
The action of solving the problem or conflict...
resolution
climax
falling action
rising action
13
Why does Mr. Dorset suggest the kidnappers bring Red Chief home after dark?
The neighbors might harm Bill & Sam if they see them returning him
He wants to plan a welcome home party for Red Chief
He has to work all day
The constable is going to make a surprise arrest
14
A person or animal which takes part in the action of a story...
setting
plot
character
narrator
15
All events leading up to the climax...
rising action
falling action
resolution
exposition
16
Which event is the
climax
of the story?
Squeaky winning the race
Squeaky realizes that Raymond has potential-more important than running
Squeaky arguing with the event organizer
Squeaky wanting Gretchen to help her coach Raymond
17
Which of the following show the
exposition
in the story?
Squeaky, not liking Gretchen, on Amsterdam Ave.
Squeaky on Amsterdam Ave. and wanting to win the big race.
Raymond, who hates to run, complaining to Squeaky.
Squeaky and Cynthia Proctor having a fight because of the spelling bee.
18
Why is Martin scared of the lady on the elevator?
She talks too much on the elevator.
She gets on the elevator every time Martin is using it.
She has an evil laugh.
She faces Martin and stares at him on the elevator.
19
These are some of the abuses Red Chief heaps upon Sam:
He tries to scalp him.
He kicks his shin repeatedly.
He shoves a hot potato down Sam's shirt back
None of the answers are correct.
20
The leading character...often the hero
Personification
Protagonist
Antagonist
Hyperbole
21
You infer Red Chief is getting to Sam because...
They sleep with Red Chief between them so he doesn't escape
The boy talks not stop during their first dinner together
He dreams about a red headed pirate
Bill's scream wakes him up
22
If you need provisions, you need...
supplies
make up
dishes
new plans
23
How does Squeaky show respect for Raymond at the end of the story?
She apologizes for him when he disrupts people on the street
She doesn't let anyone pick on Raymond
She recognizes that he's just as good at running as she is
She beats of Mary Louise for making fun of him
24
These are the reasons why Sam and Bill choose Summit to commit their criminal act:
Sam grew up nearby and knows the town and its people
They know the people have philoprogenitiveness
It will be safer to kidnap someone in a small town
They found a rich man with one child
25
Who is the antagonist of "The Elevator"?
Martin's father
Martin's mother
Martin
the fat lady
26
Red Chief is the "perfect" kidnapping victim because...
He is brave, healthy, and relaxed
He is able to take care of himself
They see he's outside a lot
His father is respectable and rich
27
"The Elevator" has no resolution so suspense is created by the author.
False
True
28
A ransom is money demanded for a...
mail delivery
Past debt
A person's release
A job well done
29
The resolution to The Ransom of Red Chief is...
Sam and Bill kidnap Red Chief
Bill and Sam ran out of town away from Red Chief
Red Chief rides Bill like a horse
Sam and Bill kidnap Red Chief
30
Who is the protagonist in"The Elevator"?
Martin
The fat old lady
Martin's father
The bullies at Martin's school
31
The initial conflict in "The Ransom of Red Chief" is...
Bill and Sam need $2,000 so they plan a kidnapping
Red Chief says Sam will burn at the stake in the morning
Red Chief guards the cave entrance
Red Chief promises to scalp Bill
32
What is the initial ransom?
$1,000
$2,000
$1,500
$2,500
33
Squeaky is dynamic character because
she's the protagonist
Dynamic characters are all antagonists
Dynamic characters grow as the story goes on
Dynamic characters stay the same
34
The kidnappers hide Red Chief in...
Under the hay in a in a horse stall of a very large barn
In the trunk of a running car
In a cave on a hill about 2 miles from Summit
An abandoned house at the edge of town
35
You can describe Red Chief as...
enjoying camping and being outdoors
a boy who likes to play pretend games
having red hair and freckles
All of the answers are correct
36
Squeaky is the antagonist in "Raymond's Run".
True
False
37
This picture is an example of...
situational irony
dramatic irony
verbal irony
foreshadowing
38
When Sam and Bill agree to pay Mr. Dorset $250 it is an example of...
verbal irony
dramatic irony
situational irony
internal conflict
39
O. Henry is best known for...
Stealing from his employer
Cheating on tests
Being in jail
Writing stories with twists and turns
40
The message the author is trying to convey...
Theme
Mood
Exposition
Tone
41
Which event lets you know Bill will agree to Mr. Dorset's demands?
Sam threatens to take Johnny home
Bill tells Sam to ask for $1,500
Bill warns Johnny to quit kicking him or he'd be in trouble
Sam admits the boy has gotten on his nerves too
42
The response to the Two Desperate Men's ransom note is an example of...
verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
a different type of irony
43
Who said it: "When are you going to grow up and act like a man?"
Martin's teacher
Martin's father
The old lady
Martin
44
If your teacher commends you, s/he...
agrees with you
praises you
questions you
begs you
45
The way an author lets a reader hear and see a story...
Point of View
Characterization
Author's Purpose
Mood
46
If someone were to call you a
prodigy
, it would mean...
you're fun
you have a great talent
you get good grades
you're moody
47
Where does the story, "The Elevator", end on the plot map?
falling action
rising action
resolution
climax
48
What is the
falling action
in the story?
The announcer introducing the 20, 30, 40, and 50 yard dash
Squeaky telling her mom she doesn't want to be in the pageant
Squeaky realizes Gretchen is a strong competitor
Raymond winning the May Day race
49
The exposition of "The Ransom of Red Chief"...
Describes Summit and it's law enforcement
Describes the kidnapping plan and their victim
Bill getting 'hot potato-ed"
None of these are correct.
50
In the story,
crouch
means
A place to sit to watch TV
To stoop down on bent knees
To grasp firmly
To jump up and down
51
What is the setting of "The Elevator"?
an old hospital
a haunted house
an old apartment building
Martin's school
52
The attitude of the author or speaker towards the subject...
Tone
Author's Purpose
Climax
Mood
53
What type of injury does Martin have from trying to avoid the elevator?
broken arm
fractured leg
broken ankle
dislocated shoulder
54
What is the main conflict of "The Elevator"?
Martin is bullied by the kids at school.
Martin is terrified of the elevator.
Martin and his dad have a strained relationship.
Martin wants to be strong and self confident.
55
The characters, setting, and basic situation are introduced...
falling action
exposition
rising action
resolution
56
Clues in a story that hint at events to come...
Inferences
Resolutions
Conclusions
Foreshadowing
57
The reference to David and Goliath is the literary technique of...
foreshadowing
allusion
flashback
irony
58
Sam and Bill sign the ransom letter as Two Desperate Men. Why?
They really want the money and will beg for it if need be
They agree to keep their location and identities a secret
They want the father to believe they may harm the boy
The boy is annoying and they are desperate to get rid of him
59
How does Squeaky feel at the end of the story?
Hopeful for the future
Upset that she was asked to let someone else win
Angry at Gretchen for almost beating her in the race
Happy she won the race
60
The emotional feeling or atmosphere that a work of literature produces in a reader...
Mood
Tone
Resolution
Action
