What characteristics make Jimmy Valentine a successful burglar?

He makes quick getaways, He uses a special set of tools, He works alone

“the Medicine Bag” is particullarly effective in its…

presentation of rounded, believable characters

In “The Tell-Tale Heart,” why do the officers stay after they search the house?

to talk with the narrator who is acting suspicious

Which of the following best defines Gretchen's role in "Raymond's Run"?

someone who competes with Squeaky

Which of the prison warden's words to Jimmy help you predict the surprise ending?

He says Jimmy is "not a bad fellow ay heart"

The general wishes the battle could be postponed because…

both sets of troops need more training

In “Who Can Replace a Man,” how is the countryside safer than the city?

There are fewer machines to fight

What can you infer when Cecil smacks the seat and his aunt invites him to look out the window?

The aunt is trying the distract Cecil

Which event is part of Jimmy's old life in "A Retrieved Reformation"?

Jimmy has kept his safecracking tools

Which statement is the main theme of "The Story-Teller"?

Children do not like being taught good behavior all the time

Why is Ben Price interested in Jimmy Valentine?

Ben Price wants to arrest Jimmy

How does the geography change as the machines in “Who Can Replace a Man,” progresses?

The land becomes cracked and eroded

As "The Tell-Tale Heart" goes on, how does the narrator's mood change?

He becomes increasingly anxious and excited

What does the old man do when he hears a noise on the eighth night?

he sits up and asks who is there

Why does Yulia begin to cry as she listened to the employer in "The Ninny"?

because she knows she is being mistreated and cheated

According to Mrs. Jones in "Thank You, M'am," what lesson has Rodger not been taught?

the difference between right and wrong

The resolution of "Raymond's Run" occurs when?

Squeaky decides to be Raymond's track coach

What is the climax of "A Retrieved Reformation"?

The little girl is locked in the safe

The details describing the Badlands help the reader infer…

Man has made war and mismanaged the fields

What does Martin do at the end of the story that shows is feelings about his grandpa changed?

He puts the sacred sage in the medicine bag

When Saki writes, “An aunt belonging to the children,” what does that say about the aunt?

She does not have control over the children

Which statement is main theme of "Thank You, M'am"?

Kindness and goodwill are stronger than fear and mistrust

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1
Who is the neighborhood “scold”?
Miss Maudie
Miss Caroline
Miss Stephanie
Calpurnia
2
Who looks on the bright side, even after a personal disaster?
Dill
Jem
Miss Maudie
Miss Stephanie
3
What characteristics make Jimmy Valentine a successful burglar?
He makes quick getaways
He uses a special set of tools
He is a good fighter
He works alone
4
“the Medicine Bag” is particullarly effective in its…
use of beautiful, poetic language
presentation of rounded, believable characters
use of exciting, action-filled plot
presentation of humorou, lighthearted situation
5
Who apologizes for treating Scout unfairly?
Uncle Jack
Francis
Atticus
Aunt Alexandra
6
In “The Tell-Tale Heart,” why do the officers stay after they search the house?
to wait for their superior officer
to have breakfast with the narrator
to search the room more carefully
to talk with the narrator who is acting suspicious
7
Which of the following best defines Gretchen's role in "Raymond's Run"?
someone who stands up for Squeaky
someone who fights with Squeaky
someone who competes with Squeaky
someone who teaches Squeaky a lesson
8
The eight night, the narrator grows mad. How do the old mans feelings differ from the narrator?
The old man is calm
The old man is bored
The old man is dope
The old man is fearful
9
Which of the prison warden's words to Jimmy help you predict the surprise ending?
He says the "mean old jury" had it in for Jimmy
He says Jimmy is an "innocent" victim
He praises Jimmy for having friends in "high society"
He says Jimmy is "not a bad fellow ay heart"
10
Which character from “The Drummer Boy,” is a dynamic character?
The drum;)
Joby
The general
The older soldier
11
The general wishes the battle could be postponed because…
his own troops need more training
the other army has more troops
the other army has riffles
both sets of troops need more training
12
Why does the narrator get mad at Yulia after he pays her eleven rubles?
Yulia breaks a family heirloom
Yulia says thank you
Yulia does not say thank you
Yulia is rude
13
In “Who Can Replace a Man,” how is the countryside safer than the city?
There are fewer machines to fight
Forest areas provide cover
The land is flatter and easier to negotiate
Airplanes are dropping bombs on the city
14
What can you infer when Cecil smacks the seat and his aunt invites him to look out the window?
The aunt is trying the distract Cecil
The aunt is not aware of what Cecil is doing
The aunt is punishing Cecil for his bad behavior
The aunt is trying to anticipate Cecil's loss of interest
15
Where is the field-minder working in the beginning of “Who Can Replace a Man”?
On a green hill
By a river
In a gray field
On a highway
16
Which event is part of Jimmy's old life in "A Retrieved Reformation"?
Jimmy has made friends in Elmore
Jimmy's shoe store is doing well
Jimmy and Annabel plan to marry
Jimmy has kept his safecracking tools
17
The employer calls the governess a ninny. This type of comment by an author is called ________.
direct characterization
an antagonist
indirect characterization
a round character
18
Which statement is the main theme of "The Story-Teller"?
Children do not know right from wrong
People learn a lot when they travel
Children do not like being taught good behavior all the time
Long train trips make everyone restless
19
What is the relationship between the bachelor to the other character?
He is a stranger
He is the children's uncle
He is a neighbor traveling to work
He is the aunt's boyfriend
20
What does Squeaky know about the new girl Gretchen?
She is wealthy
She is a good runner
She is loyal to her friends
She likes to fight
21
Why is Ben Price interested in Jimmy Valentine?
Ben Price wants to be Jimmy's friend
Ben Price has known Jimmy from childhood
Ben Price wants to arrest Jimmy
Ben Price wants Jimmy's safecracking tools
22
When Mary Louise asks Raymond what grade he is in, her tone is _________.
mocking
loving
puzzeled
friendly
23
When Squeaky says Raymond is "not quite right," she means that ________.
he likes to play practical jokes
he is mentally challenged
he is wrong about an argument they had
he has a quick temper
24
Which details reveal that Yulia realizes she is being cheated yet feels powerless?
Both b and c
Her chin trembles and she begins coughing nervously
She prespires and begins to cry
At first she protests that she has worked longer than
25
At the race there is confusion of the winner of the race, this is an example of?
flashback
suspense
humor
irony
26
How does the geography change as the machines in “Who Can Replace a Man,” progresses?
The fields become lusher
The land becomes cracked and eroded
The machines cross shallow rivers
The climate gets warmer
27
Where does Squeaky get her nickname in "Raymond's Run"?
She has a pet hamster that squeaks
She has a squeaky voice
Her sneakers squeak
The doors on her house squeak
28
As "The Tell-Tale Heart" goes on, how does the narrator's mood change?
He becomes increasingly puzzled
He becomes increasingly calm
He becomes increasingly anxious and excited
He becomes increasingly happy
29
Who doesn’t understand the Maycombians on the first day of school?
Scout
Miss Caroline
Calpurnia
Jem
30
What does the old man do when he hears a noise on the eighth night?
he sits up and asks who is there
he reaches for a gun
he begins to sob with terror
he walks to the door
31
In “Who Can Replace a Man,” why do some machines in the station yard shout and hoot?
They are playing a game
They are starting a revolution
They are laughing at the field-minder
They have no orders about work
32
Why does Yulia begin to cry as she listened to the employer in "The Ninny"?
because shes been accused of breaking an expansive heirloom
because the employer is telling her a sad childhood story
because she knows she is being mistreated and cheated
because she is being called a ninny
33
According to Mrs. Jones in "Thank You, M'am," what lesson has Rodger not been taught?
how to apologize
why "early to bed and early to rise"
how to steal a purse without getting caught
the difference between right and wrong
34
The reader wants the bachelor to be successful and achieve his goal. This character is called?
direct characterization
antagonist
protagonist
minor character
35
Who is the “bravest person” Atticus knows?
Maudie
Miss Dubose
Dill
Tim Johnson
36
In the beginning of "The Tell-Tale Heart," what question might the reader ask?
Is the narrator insane?
Will the narrator find true love?
Is the narrator lonely?
Will the narrator's story be long or short?
37
Squeaky and Grethen are talented runner who want to win race. What part of the plot is that?
the falling action
the exposition
the resolution
the conflict
38
Why is the drummer boy of “The Drummer Boy of Shiloh,” crying?
He fears the battle to come
He wants a gun, not a drum
He feels unimportant
He misses home
39
In "Thank You, M'am," how does Mrs. Jones get Rodger to her home?
She tells him he can have money for blue suede shoes
She promises Rodger food
She drags him
She asks the person who caught Rodger to drop off the boy
40
The resolution of "Raymond's Run" occurs when?
Raymond climbs the fence
Squeaky and Gretchen meet on Broadway
Gretchen wins the race
Squeaky decides to be Raymond's track coach
41
Which idea does the theme of "Thank You, M'am," deal with?
the value of a dollar
the value of kindness
the value of hard work
the value of city life
42
Where does the narrator hide the old man's body?
in a grave in the backyard
in a closet
under the floorboards
under a pile of blankets
43
What is the climax of "A Retrieved Reformation"?
Jimmy has a chicken dinner
Ben Price lets Jimmy go free
Jimmy meets Annabel
The little girl is locked in the safe
44
How does Squeaky feel about taking care of Raymond?
It makes her feel important him
She ignores him
She complains about it
She feels protective of him
45
Which of the following describes the moods of the two armies the night before the battle?
tired and depressed
panicked and hysterical
happy and cheerful
anxious yet excited
46
The details describing the Badlands help the reader infer…
the machines are fighting
some people are left you improve it
it is a garden paradise
Man has made war and mismanaged the fields
47
What does Martin do at the end of the story that shows is feelings about his grandpa changed?
He buries the medicine bag with his father
He wears the medicine bag to school
He puts the sacred sage in the medicine bag
He puts the bag away so no hamr is to come to it
48
When Saki writes, “An aunt belonging to the children,” what does that say about the aunt?
She does not have control over the children
She is really their mother
She is a school teacher
She is a servant
49
In “Who Can Replace a Man,” how do the machines do when the penner falls and breaks?
The servicer repairs it
They leave it and continue on
They put it back on the top quarrier
The flying machines lifts it
50
Which statement is main theme of "Thank You, M'am"?
Lonely, older people seek company even from those who harm
City streets are full of dangers for young and old alike
Kindness and goodwill are stronger than fear and mistrust
If you are going to steal, do not get caught
51
Who said, “People in their right minds never take pride in their talents”?
Jem to Scout
Atticus to Jem
Atticus to Scout
Miss Maudie to Jem and Scout
52
Who is a foul-mouthed, lice-ridden child?
Dill
Chuck Little
Walter Cunningham
Burris Ewell
53
What does Mrs. Jones mean telling Rodger that "shoes come devilish like that will burn feet"?
Shoes that do not fit will pinch your feet
Get shoes with stolen money, and guilt will burn your feet
People who buy shoes with stolen money often go to jail
The devil wears hot shoes
54
In "The Ninny" what does the employer say that stop Yulia from questioning his figures further?
"I always do it that way"
"I have a perfect memory"
"I am never wrong"
"I made a note of it"
55
Which charcter traits allow the narrator to cover up bus crime?
His acute hearing
His anxiety and nervousness
His relaxed, laidback nature
His cunning and initial calmness
56
Jimmy's wprking to free a girl from a locked safe is an example pf what type of conflict?
complicated
internal
external
humorous
57
In the resolution of the story, Rodger thanks Mrs. Jones for?
letting him leave
walking him home
trusting him to become a better person
listening to his family problems
58
Who tourmants Scout into a fight?
Boo Radley
Cousin Francis
Dill
Uncle Jack
59
What can you infer when the bachelor's face depended into a scowl?
he wants to learn more about the children
he is bored by the scenery
he is amused by the children
he is annoyed by the children
60
In “Who Can Replace a Man,” what news about men does flying machine tell the others?
The cities have been destroyed
Humans arrived from another planet
A few men live in the mountains
There is food stored in mountains caves
61
Throughout “The Tell-Tale Heart,” the narrator gradually is taken over by?
Headaches
Greed for the old man’s money
His madness
Fears for his life
62
What can you predict that Jimmy will do when he notes Annabel coming out of the bank?
He will use her friendship to get into the bank's safe
He will find a way to meet her
He will ask her to be his partner in crime
He will go ahead and rob the bank
63
Squeaky introducing details about her hood, running, and brother happen in what part of plot?
climax
rising action
exposition
resolution
64
Which of the following statements is true of the employer in “The Ninny”?
He actually wants to fire Yulia and hire a better governess
He understands Yulia’s point of view
He cheats Yulia out of most of her pay
He is playing a trick to help Yulia be more assertive
65
Where is the place the kids can play if they don’t mess up the garden?
The schoolyard
Miss Stephanie’s yard
Radley place
Miss Maudie’s yard
66
How does the narrator surprise Yulia at the end of "The Ninny"?
by cheating her out of sixty-nine rubles
by apologizing to her
by giving her eight rubles
by thanking her for her hard work
67
Why does Jimmy Valentine decide to go into the shoe business?
The warden has warned him to stay away from burglary
He has always liked fancy clothes and stylish shoes
He decides to give up crime and needs honest work
The newer safes are nearly impossible to break into to
68
Why does Squeaky get upset when Mary Louise talks to Raymond?
Mary Louise is a faster runner than Squeaky
Squeaky does not want her to make fun of Raymond
Mary Louise speaks too loudly
Squeaky is jealous of her
69
Which of Jimmy's actions gives a clue to his plans for continuing to crack safes?
He goes to his room to pick up his burglar's tools
He drinks a seltzer and milk with Mike Dolan
He goes to a restaurant to eat
He puts on fancy clothes
70
Revealing traits so the reader can make inferences about characters without example is _______.
direct characterization
an antagonist
static character
indirect characterization
71
Why is telling the story from Martin’s point of view effective?
It focused the reader’s attention on Martin’s friends
It allows the story to be told factual, unemotionally
It makes the story Grandpa’s life more interesting
It emphasizes the conflict between the two worlds
72
What is the bacholer’s motivation in telling the children this story?
He likes children
He wants to keep the children occupied
He wants to hurt the aunt’s feeling
He wants to scare the children
73
In "Raymond's Run," why does Squeaky dislike Mary Louise?
She is too loud
She is ungrateful
She is a better student
She is a better runner
74
Jimmy wears fancy clothes, eats well, and robs banks. What does this tell you about him?
He wants to be famous
He grew up in poverty
He wants to move to a big city
He likes "the goof life"
75
Which pair of details belong in the same setting as the story “The Drummer Boy of Shiloh”?
Lances and crossbows
Calvert and cannons
Tanks and rockets
Minutemen and Redcoats
76
What does Cecil’s constant questioning suggest about him?
He is nervous and worried
He is foolish and ignorant
He is timid and shy
He is curious and mischievous
77
Who had his arm badly broken when he was nearly thirteen?
Jem
Scout
Atticus
Dill
78
In “The Medicine Bag,” which statement should you infer from Martin’s embarrassmen?
Martin is a cruel and insensitive person
Martin once had a bad experience with his grandfather
Martin is overly sensitive of what his friends think
Grandpa’s behavior is out of control
79
What is it about the old man that scared and angers the narrator?
his children
his old house
his clouded eye
his pet snake
80
Since neither she nor the employer really change as a result of story events, they are NOT
major characters
dynamic characters
static character
nice people
81
Who is a gentleman, “just like Atticus”?
Heck Tate
Jem
Dill
Tom Robinson
82
Who said, “There are just some kind of men who’re so busy worrying about the next world....”
Atticus to Scout
Miss Maudie to Scout
Miss Maudie to Jem
Dill to Jem
83
What do you predict Squeaky will do when Raymond climbs the fence at the race?
She will get angry at him
She will make sure Raymond doesn't get hurt
She will ignore him
She will take Raymond home right away
84
Which situation is not a sign of Jimmy's changed life in "A Retrieved Reformation"?
Jimmy is engaged to Annabel Adams
Jimmy has won the respect of the community
Jimmy has kept his suitcase of burglary tools
Jimmy's shoe store is flourishing
85
What is the Finches’ original homestead, or plantation, where Aunt Alexandra still lives?
Finch’s Landing
Maycomb
Meridian
Radleyvillie
86
The old man in “The Tell-Tale Heart,” helps shape the narrator’s character. He would be?
A minor character
A major character
a friend
A flat character
87
Jimmy's having to use his criminal tools to save a life is opposed to stealing to stealing is?
an ironic situation
an extra plot detail
a humorous situation
a way to impress Annabel's family
88
What is the setting for "The Story-Teller"?
in a carriage of an old fashion horse-drawn stagecoach
on an elegant private train
on a crowded subway in New York City
on a public railway carriage
89
The narrator of "The Ninny" says he called Yulia Vassilyevna into his study to _________.
take money from her
scold her
pay her
to ask if she broke a cup and saucer
90
When Squeaky sees Gretchen and her friends, she is concerned that they will __________.
make fun of George
challenge her to a fight
challenge her to a race
make fun of her
91
In “Who Can Replace a Man,” what are the higher-class brains able to do?
They have larger vocabularies and think ahead
They can read instructions and disscuss strat
They have a sense of humor
They can move easily over land
92
What can you infer about the children’s reaction to the aunt’s story?
They enjoyed the story
They only pretended to like the story
They find the story boring and stupid
They are puzzled by the story
93
Who is the first person narrator; a six year old?
Calpurnia
Boo Radley
Scout
Jem
94
Which detail describes the setting in which the machines encounter the man?
All of the above
It is a small dell with a stream running though it
There are caves and it is cold
It is in the mountains
95
Which of the following suggest the story takes place many years ago?
A drummer boy being part of the army
Soldiers sitting around a campfire
The main characters name is Joby
96
What does the aunt find improper about the bachelor‘s story’s?
It makes fun of Bertha’s goodness
It unrealistically suggests that virtue is always rewarded
It has too many fantasy elements
The bachelor tells it without invitation
97
Jimmy met Annabel, opens a shoe store, and plans to marry. These plot elements are examples of?
falling action
resolution
rising action
exposition
98
Why does the quarrier in “Who Can Replace a Man,” keep repeating the same sentenc?
It has been damaged in a fight
It is trying to become the leader
It’s brain cannot go beyond a certain level
It thinks other machines do not hear it
99
Who calls Atticus a name at Scout’s school?
Dill
Francis
Aunt Alexandra
Cecil Jacobs
100
The reader sees more than one side of the employer's character. He is developed as a _________.
hero
minor character
confused character
round character
101
Why does the narrator finally confess the murder?
He wants to shock the police officers
He wants to be rewarded for the intelligence of his murder
The neighbors hears a shriek
He thinks the officer hear the heartbeat and are mocking him
102
What explanation does Yulia give for thanking her employer even though he cheats her?
The other places she worked didn't paid her at all
She needs whatever money she can get for her family
She does not want her employer to get angry with her anymore
She realizes she does not deserve to be paid more
103
Who is a poor, but brave, helpful school boy?
Burris Ewell
Little Chuck Little
Jem
Dill
104
Who is Ol’ One Shot?
Miss Maudie
Heck Tate
Dill
Atticus
105
What can you infer about the bachelor from the answers he gives when the children interrupt?
He does not understand what others say
He is impatient
He does not know what children like
He has a good imagination
106
How does the reader know that the bachelor sympatheszies with the children and their dislikes?
His good character Berth is eaten by a wolf
All of the above
He uses the term “horribly good”
He answers their questions with imaginative details
107
Who is Charles Baker Harris; a character with no father, but a good imagination?
Miss Stephanie
Burris Ewell
Dill
Jem
108
Which of these is a historical detail?
“many nights from tonight“
“romantic dreams of battles”
“not far from a Owl Creek”
“thirty-three familiar shadows“

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