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English 9 Semester Exam Review
Joseph and Tricia took _____ dog for a walk.
Dramatic Irony is
English 9 Semester Exam Review
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Dramatic Irony is
Sarcasm
When the audience knows more than the reader
When the opposite of what is expected happens
2
Joseph and Tricia took _____ dog for a walk.
Her
Our
Their
His
3
In an angry fit, the narrator does what to the cat?
cuts off its paw
cuts out its eye
shoots it
throws it down the stairs
4
The _______ of flowers was overwhelming.
Scent
Cent
Sent
5
During the final chapter of the story, Melinda makes a decision about her closet? What was that?
To clean it up again
To give it to Rachel
She doesn’t need it anymore
To destroy it
6
What does Melinda decide to take home from the closet?
A broom
A plant
A poster
A chair
7
What is Melinda’s talent?
Drawing cartoons
Making free throws
Scoring touchdowns
Drawing cartoons
8
What does Melinda do to protect herself during Andy’s second attack?
She puts a piece of glass to his throat
She calls the police
She runs away
She runs away
9
Black Cat was written in what person
Third person omnipotent
Third person
Second person
First person
10
What happens to Melinda the day of the dissection?
She ate too much
She fainted
She tripped on the table
She gets hit with potatoes
11
What is the next “bad” thing that happens in the cafeteria?
Andy kisses her
Andy trips her
Andy plays with her hair
Andy pushes her
12
Situational Irony is
When the opposite of what is expected happens
When the audience knows more than the reader
Sarcasm
13
Round Character
A person or animal involved in the action of a story.
A character that does not change; static.
a character that changes; dynamic
Main character in the story
14
What two places did Melinda go when she skipped school for the day?
Park/Hospital
Zoo/Chinatown
Mall/Hospital
Park/Mall
15
Read the line and select which type of figurative language is being used.
Her breath smells like candy.
alliteration
simile
hyperbole
metaphor
16
What does she bring into this place?
Plants
A poster
Stuffed animals
Art supplies
17
What happens to her in the cafeteria on the first day of school?
she gets hit with pudding
She gets hit with mashed potatoes
She chokes on potatoes
she gets asked out
18
Who is Melinda’s new “friend”?
Martha
Rachel
Ivy
Heather
19
Flat Character
A person or animal involved in the action of a story.
A character that does not change; static.
a character that changes; dynamic
Main character in the story
20
I don’t think ______ coming to the party
Their
They’re
There
21
Tommy was ______ to arrive at the airport four hours ago.
Do
Dew
Due
22
Why doesn’t she accept David’s party invitation?
She doesn’t like him
She has to go home
She’s scared to
She does accept it
23
What second sport is Melinda really good at?
Ping pong
Flag football
Volleyball
Tennis
24
Character
A character that does not change; static.
Main character in the story
A person or animal involved in the action of a story.
a character that changes; dynamic
25
What “man vs. self” conflict does Melinda go through?
Whether or not to go to David’s party
Whether or not to fight Rachel
Whether or not to drop out of school
Whether or not to go to prom
26
When Heather comes over to Melinda’s house, what does she want?
A recipe
Help with homework
Help with prom decorations
To make up
27
Why did the PTA want to change the school mascot from the Hornets?
Costume was too expensive
Hornets are endangered species
The kids make up provocative dances
The kids don’t like it
28
Which is Melinda’s favorite class and why?
Art/can express herself
Social studies/makes her think
Biology/She likes the apples
Gym/She likes to compete
29
The narrator of
Black Cat
has what kind of problem
alcohol
social
drug
gambling
30
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Melissa Sordino
Michelle Sordino
Mary Sordino
Melinda Sordino
31
What does Melinda decide to do outside the house during the early spring?
Paint the shutters
Take out the garbage
Clean the yard
Cut down the tree
32
She took ______ aspirin this morning.
To
Two
Too
33
Inside the closet, what does Andy accuse Melinda of?
Being mean
Being sad
Being jealous
Being too quiet
34
How does the Spanish teacher speak to her class?
with a strong accent
through writing only
Very slowly
Only in Spanish
35
Grace
spilled her chocolate milk on the newspaper.
Adjective
Noun
Adjective
Pronoun
36
Who is Melinda’s ex-best friend?
Martha
Ivy
Rachel
Heather
37
Where does Melinda go when she doesn’t want to go to a particular class?
The gym
Art class
Home
Janitor closet
38
What does this new friend want her and Melinda to do?
Ditch classes
Join clubs
Double date
Go dancing
39
What does Mr. Neck complain about?
Pollution
Bad kids
Immigration
Supplies
40
Taylor likes to ride _____ horse along the beach.
She
A
Her
41
What is Melinda’s punishment for skipping class?
Detention
MISS (in-school suspension)
Clean the floors
Clean the walls
42
Who gives Melinda a ride to her mother’s store?
Mr. Neck
Principal principal
Mr. Freeman
Her dad
43
What is the school’s mascot at the beginning of the story? Why is it changed?
Trojans/Associated with sex
Hornets/Bad bugs
Hornets/Bad bugs
Hornets/Bad bugs
44
How does Melinda’s family communicate?
Text messages
One syllable words
Post it notes
Face to face
45
The wife in the story is buried where?
in the wall
in the backyard
in the well
in the river
46
The roads were all closed because of a
terrible
accident.
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
47
At Christmas, her parents give her a gift. What was it?
A new bike
A credit card
Art supplies
New clothes
48
She ______ her hair bright red.
Dyed
Died
49
Read the line and select which type of figurative language is being used.
The stars shine - diamonds in the sky.
hyperbole
simile
metaphor
alliteration
50
Read the line and select which type of figurative language is being used.
He is as tall as a tree.
alliteration
simile
metaphor
hyperbole
51
They went to the store _______ bread, eggs, and milk.
Four
Fore
For
52
What shocking thing does Hairwoman do towards the end of the year?
Dresses up
Cuts her hair off
Yells at the kids
Starts dating
53
Protagonist
A person or animal involved in the action of a story.
A character that does not change; static.
Main character in the story
a character that changes; dynamic
54
Read the line and select which type of figurative language is being used.
She soothed her secret sorrow.
simile
alliteration
metaphor
hyperbole
55
What happens to her at the pep assembly?
She makes new friends
She gets talked to
She gets abused
She cheers
56
Melinda tries to tell Rachel about Andy. How does she react?
She gets angry
She calls her mom
She cries
She laughs
57
The
Black Cat
is being told from where?
a jail cell
the house of the narrator
the cemetery
the courthouse
58
Verbal Irony is
Sarcasm
When the audience knows more than the reader
When the opposite of what is expected happens
59
The group of students walked
slowly
to the bus stop.
Adverb
Adjective
Pronoun
Verb
60
The day Melinda fell asleep in the closet, what does she wake up to?
Strangers knocking on the door
David calling her
Someone staring at her
A basketball game
