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1What is revealed about the narrator in the opening lines of Edgar Allan Poe’s, “The Tell Tale Heart”?
- AThe readers come to understand that the narrator is not mad, despite what the readers may think.
- BThe readers come to understand that the narrator is mad, despite what he tries to make the readers believe.
- CThe readers come to understand that the narrator is angry at himself and gives us a few reasons as to why.
- DThe readers come to understand that the narrator is not insane; he is very intelligent.
2Irony occurs when what appears to be expected differs greatly from what actually occurs. Which lines from the text demonstrate irony?
- A“He was dead! Dead as a stone!”
- B“I did not hate the old man. I even loved him.”
- C“So you think I am mad? A madman cannot plan.”
- D“I tried to stand quietly. But the sound grew louder.”
3How does the setting contribute to the effect of the story, “The Tell Tale Heart”?
- AThe setting contributes to the effect of the story because it takes place in a large house with bright lights at the dinner table and in the hallway.
- BThe setting contributes to the effect of the story because most of the story includes dialogue between the old man and the narrator.
- CThe setting contributes to the effect of the story because most of the story is set in darkness: the narrator hides in darkness every night as he watches the old man, and the old man sleeps in the dark.
- DThe setting contributes to the effect of the story because the theme is conveyed throughout the plot.
4 The narrator claims that he is not mad. The following evidence from the text suggests that he is EXCEPT…
- A“For it was not the old man I felt I had to kill; it was the eye, his Evil Eye.”
- B“Yes! Yes, I killed him. Pull up the boards and you shall see! I killed him. But why does his heart not stop beating?! Why does it not stop!?”
- C“When the old man looked at me with his vulture eye a cold feeling went up and down my back; even my blood became cold. And so, I finally decided I had to kill the old man and close that eye forever!
- D“One of the neighbors had heard the old man’s cry and had called the police; these three had come to ask questions and to search the house.”
5What purpose does the following dialogue serve in the last paragraph of the story? "Yes! Yes, I killed him. Pull up the boards and you shall see! I killed him. But why does his heart not stop beating?! Why does it not stop!?”
- AIt demonstrates that the police knew the narrator killed the old man.
- BIt confirms the idea that the narrator is mad.
- CIt conveys the idea that the old man was strong enough to survive.
- DIt is proof that the narrator did not kill the old man.
6Which words BEST describes the narrator?
- AImpatient and cold
- BInsane and irrational
- CCareful and rational
- DBrilliant and loving
7What sound causes the narrator to hasten or rush the murder of the old man?
- AThe old man’s heart.
- BThe narrator’s thumb slipping on the lantern.
- CThe clock ticking.
- DThe old man groaning.
8The opening setting takes place
- Ain a lawyers office
- Bin a courthouse
- Cin a police station
- Din a parking garage
9What phrase enables the reader to realize a flashback has begun?
- A"He had been sleeping..."
- B"Jamie raised his hand..."
- C"... as he did that, his senses began to reel, reel back to the beginning"
- D"What is the truth?"
10"Ted's away in his own fantasy workd and I'm all you have left, Jamie thought."
- Aloving
- Bcalm
- Csincere
- Dsarcastic
11Which of the following character actions contributes the most to the way the story progresses (keep moving)?
- A“I was on Desmond Street and I … I hit a man.”
- B“You slugged somebody in a bar.”
- C“In Christ’s name, why didn’t you come out of the dark and go over there and face it?”
- D“…all through the years I had to act like I was the older brother.”
12One message of the story is that some people feel privileged and that they are above the law. Which quote from the story develops this idea?
- A“You made three million dollars your first year. You will make much, much more as you play on. You are sure to become the club’s most valuable property.”
- B“Your brother needs your help. Needs it badly.”
- C“The big man looked up at him pleadingly.”
- D“I went back to the car and drove away.”
13What does lithe mean as used in the following sentence: "Carmody was a lithe, tanned man with dark alert eyes..."
- Anot giving up; unrelenting
- Bagile; graceful
- Cthreatening
- Dangry; frustrated
14Which theme is best expressed in the story
- Ahonesty
- Blove
- Ccompassion
- Dselflessness
15The following are all settings that THE READER is taken to in the story EXCEPT
- AUncle Harry's house
- BCarmody's office
- CFishing on a lake
- DDesmond Street
16The final setting takes place
- Ain a courthouse
- Bin a parking garage
- Cin a lawyers office
- Din a police station
17Which of the following character actions contributes the most to Jamie making his final decision?
- A“I panicked and I left him lying there.”
- B“And you need me to bail you out again.”
- C“I’ll never forget it” “You will, Ted. You will. You always do.”
- DAll of the above
18From what point of view is “My Brother’s Keeper” being told?
- AThird person limited (someone else is telling the story and using words such as "they", "he", etc.)
- BFirst person (Jamie is telling the story and uses words such as, "I")
- CSecond person (the author is talking to you during the story and using words such as "you")
19A message or theme of "Sucker" is...
- AWhat goes around comes around
- Btreat people the way you want to be treated
- Clying is best to do in difficult situations
- DBoth A and B are correct
20Which best describes the purpose of writing "Sucker"?
- Ato entertain and teach a moral lesson
- Bto prove to readers hat step brothers and cousins are cruel
- Cto inform readers about the olden days
- Dto recognize the way people lived in the 1950's
21Which is the best summary for "Sucker"?
- APete is a selfish older cousin. He does not think about the consequences of his actions or his words. Sucker is younger and impressionable. Pete should have handled the situations more carefully.
- BTeenage girls are fickle and they often ruin teenage boy’s lives; Maybelle Watts ruined Sucker’s life.
- CPete tells Sucker he never cared about him. He calls Sucker a dumb bunny.
- DFamily is important and the words you use are powerful; Think before you speak.
22Why does the author use only Pete as the narrator?
- AThe cousin provides a detailed story as seen through Sucker’s point of view.
- BThe author wants you to see Pete’s side of the story.
- CThe author is the narrator.
- DPete realizes he hurt Sucker’s feelings.
23What does Pete mean when he says, "More than anything I want to be easy in my mind again."
- AHe wants to have an easy life.
- BHe loves Sucker.
- CHe doesn't want to worry about his relationship with Sucker and he wants everything to go back to the way it was.
- DHe feels like he is losing his mind.
24Which quote(s) below represents the signpost Contrast and Contradictions?
- A"Our room isn’t mine at all any more. He’s gotten up this gang of kids and they have a club."
- B"It was like something had busted inside me. I turned off the light and sat down in the chair by the window."
- C"There was a hard look to his eyes you don’t see usually in a kid."
- DBoth A and C
25Which quote below BEST propels Pete's anger?
- A"Then the finish came between Maybelle and me. I met her going to the drug store and asked for a date. When she said no I remarked something sarcastic. She told me she was sick and tired of my being around and that she had never cared a rap about me."
- B"We talked for a good while that night. His voice was fast and it was like he had been saving up these things to tell me for a long time."
- C"Half the time I used to forget that Sucker isn’t my brother. He’s my first cousin but practically ever since I remember he’s been in our family."
- D"Sucker used to always remember and believe every word I said."
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- 7th grade English Quiz am UNIT 1 TEST, erstellt von Jessica Fiechter am 10/11/2020.
- Autor
- Jessica Fiechter
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- English
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- Erstellt am 10 Nov 2020 · aktualisiert am 10 Nov 2020
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