- 1. Who is the author of "The Cask of Amontillado"?
A) Saki B) Edgar Allan Poe
A) to take vengeance for B) lack of pride
- 3. Which do Monresor and Fortunato have in common?
A) an interest in fine wine B) an affection for each other
- 4. The best definition for surmonted is :
A) bound to happen B) to get to the top of
- 5. "The Cask of Amontillado" is primarily about:
A) a murderous revenge plot B) the Montresor family history
- 6. What kind of mood does the setting in the vaults create?
A) gruesome B) festive
- 7. Which quotation best illustrates Montresor's true character?
A) "And yet some fools will have it that his taste is a match for your own." B) "I must not only punish but punish with impunity."
- 8. Robin was overcome with joy when she ________________ the cliff.
A) marauders B) surmounted
- 9. When the story begins, Montresor is pleased to see Fortunato because:
A) Fortunato has worn a delightful costume. B) Montresor has awaited an opportunity for revenge.
- 10. Who is the autor of "The Most Dangerous Game"?
A) Frank Stockton B) Richard Connell
- 12. Jill was _______________ about the upcoming test.
A) placid B) apprehensive
- 13. He swam in that direction, swimming with slow, deliberate strokes, conserving his strength. This is an example of:
A) onomatopoeia B) alliteration
- 14. Where does the main action in the story take place?
A) the Bermuda Triangle B) Ship-Trap Island
- 15. Who is the main character in the story?
A) Rainsford B) Whitney
- 16. Rainsford's metting with General Zaroff in the General's bedroom is:
A) resolution B) climax
- 17. Who is described as "a gigantic reature, solidly made and black-bearded to the waist, dressed in uniform"?
A) Whitney B) Ivan
- 18. Which of the following statements sums up Rainsford's views on hunting?
A) "The world is made up of two classes-the hunters and the huntees." B) "You are a murderer."
- 19. Which of the following sentences is an example of a simile?
A) He struck out with strong strokes. B) The sea was as flat as a plate-glass window.
- 20. "That tought-minded old Swede would go up to the devil himself and ask him for a light." This is an example of :
A) personification B) hyperbole
- 21. The main conflict in "The Most Dangerous Game" is:
A) Rainsford vs Ivan B) Rainsford vs General Zaroff
- 22. Who is the author of "The Interlopers"?
A) Frank Stockton B) Saki
- 23. The ___________ broke into their home and ravaged their belongings.
A) marauders B) succor
- 24. Theme is best defined as:
A) A struggle between opposing forces. B) The cental message in the story.
- 25. What is a possible theme in "The Interlopers"?
A) Don't hold grudges. B) Continue family traditions.
- 26. Ulrich is the _____________ in "The Interlopers"?
A) protagonist B) antagonist
- 27. "The Interlopers" contains all of the following conflicts EXCEPT:
A) man vs future B) man vs nature
- 28. What type of conflict is human vs the past?
A) internal B) minor
- 29. From what point of view is the story told?
A) 1st B) 3rd
- 30. Which of the following is an example of a simile?
A) A fierce shriek of the storm had been ansered by the splitting crash ahead. B) The wine that Ulrich drankd was as warm as a warm summer's day.
- 31. It was difficult to climb the _____________.
A) preciptous B) succor
- 32. Who is the author of "The Lady or the Tiger"?
A) Morley Callaghan B) Frank Stockton
A) very great B) overbearing; arrogant
- 34. When did the story take place?
A) in very olden times B) at night
- 35. A situtation in which a person must choose between two equal alternative is;
A) dilemma B) conflict
- 36. Which word best describes the king?
A) semi-barbaric B) just
- 37. Being suspended for cheating on the test was the student's ____________
A) indignation B) retribution
- 38. The plot of the story includes all the following EXCEPT:
A) the princess leads the youn man to the door B) the young man gets attacked by the tiger
- 39. The resolution to the story is:
A) nothing B) the young man opens the door
- 40. Which of the following is an example of an internal conflict in the story?
A) young man vs decision B) king vs young man
- 41. Who is the author of "All the Years of Her Life"?
A) Saki B) Morley Callaghan
- 42. "All the Years of Her Life" is a story about a boy who:
A) comes to understand his mother B) learns a lesson about shoplifting
- 43. What is the problem in the story?
A) Alfred steals from Sam. B) Alfred's mother punishes Sam.
- 44. A lack of pride is ________________.
A) humility B) contempt
- 45. Who is the main character in the story?
A) Alfred B) Andy
A) how the character acts in the story B) the ways an author develops the personalities of a character
- 47. His face turned red with__________________.
A) indignation B) passionate
- 48. A fixed and oversimplified idea of what a type of person or group are like is:
A) stereotype B) symbol
- 49. How does the end of the story affect Alfred?
A) He realizes that his youth was over. B) It doesn't affect him at all.
- 50. Anger resulting from injustice is __________.
A) brusequely B) indignation
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