Literature Test 1 - 8th

In the excerpt from Johnny Tremain, apprenticeship is one of the novel’s historical elements.

In Ben-Hur: Part 2 how do Arrius’s words help reveal Arrius’s traits?

In “The Magic Brocade” why does the youngest son desire to go on the quest?

Irony can refer to a contradiction between what is said and what is meant.

Which event is part of the rising action of “The Whistle”?

Which of the following contributes to the suspense in Ben-Hur: Part 2?

In Ben-Hur: Part 1 Ben-Hur’s prayer foreshadows that Ben-Hur will attempt to get revenge on Messala.

“The Great Rat Hunt” is classified as...

In “The Whistle” Chatita buys a whistle because she wants to restore her relationship with Abuelita.

In Ben-Hur: Part 2 Ben-Hur demonstrates that he is more loyal to Arrius than to God’s law.

Describe Mrs. Jones from "Thank You, M'am."

In “The Story-Teller” the bachelor’s description of Bertha as “horribly good” surprises and delights the children.

In Ben-Hur: Part 3 Ben-Hur’s motivation for competing in the chariot race is noble.

In “The Magic Brocade” which character flaw do the older brothers display?

In “The Story-Teller” which of the following quotations illustrates verbal irony?

In “The Magic Brocade” which character trait does the youngest son display on the quest?

In “Thank You, M’am” the reader can infer from Roger’s words that Roger is polite and respectful.

In “The Treasure of Lemon Brown,” which of the following is true of Greg and Lemon Brown?

Which event contributes to the suspense in Ben-Hur: Part 4?

an altered version of an author’s original work for length or readability

What is the external conflict and its resolution in “Thank You M’am”?

In “The Great Rat Hunt,” which action reveals the father’s love for Laurence?

In “The Story-Teller” what is an example of situational irony in the bachelor’s story?

In “Thank You, M’am” Roger resolves his internal conflict by deciding to stay in the room.

Who is the antaganist in Ben-Hur?

In “The Magic Brocade” all three sons work hard to provide for their lazy mother.

Describe Chatita from "The Whistle."

What is Johnny’s character flaw in the excerpt from Johnny Tremain?

when a story’s events differ from the reader’s expectations

How do the situational irony and verbal irony contribute to the humor in “The Story-Teller”?

In Ben-Hur: Part 3 how does the dialogue reveal Simonides’s motivation?

In “The Whistle” Abuelita is wrong to refuse to speak to Chatita after Chatita apologizes.

After Johnny reads the Bible passages, his reactions to Dove and Dusty align with a biblical understanding of maturity.

Which detail from “The Great Rat Hunt” is part of the exposition?

“The Story-Teller” is told from third-person omniscient point of view.

the author’s perspective on good and evil

a difference between the intended meaning and the literal meaning

Who is the protaganist in Ben-Hur?

In “The Treasure of Lemon Brown,” how is the external conflict with the thieves resolved?

Both the “The Magic Brocade” and “The Story-Teller” have a moral tone that mocks virtue.

events that are less significant than the main events of a story

Which event is the resolution in “The Great Rat Hunt”?

Describe Greg from "The Treasure of Lemon Brown."

“The Treasure of Lemon Brown” is told from first-person point of view.

Which of the following describes the resolution to the external conflict in “The Whistle”?

when a character is rewarded for good actions or punished for bad actions

In Ben-Hur: Part 4 both Ben-Hur and Messala demonstrate a spirit of determination.

In Ben-Hur: Part 2 what does the ring symbolize?

Which of the following is an example of poetic justice in Ben-Hur: Part 4?

“The Magic Brocade” can be classified as a fairytale is that the brocade comes to life at the end of the story.

In Ben-Hur: Part 1 which of the following reflects one of the conflicts?