Have an account?
Skip to Content
Build your own quiz
Suggestions for you
20 questions
Show Answers
See Preview
- 1. Multiple ChoiceMcDunn believes that the monster is attracted to...the foghornthe evening mistthe red and white lightshuman voices
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAccording to McDunn, the monster has been waiting...near the lighthousealongside the ships at seajust beneath the wavesat the bottom of the sea
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhen the monster attacks the tower, McDunn and Jimmy...call for helphide in the cellarrun for their boatturn off the lights
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich word best completes this sentence. The scientists ran many tests to verify that their conclusions were...freshsecretaccurateimportant
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAccording to McDunn, the monster is capable of...lovehatekindnessflight
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhy is McDunn nervous at the beginning of the story?He does not know how to fight the monster.He is anticipating the arrival of the monster.He knows the monster will destroy the towerHe does not know when the monster will come
- 7. Multiple ChoiceMany ancient tales and legends describe gigantic sea creatures that rise up from the deep, capsizing ships and terrifying mariners. Using context clues, what does capsizing mean?releasing quicklydamaging in some waylending a helping handdetecting from a long way off
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe monster destroys the tower in its attempt to...embrace the foghorndestroy all human lifekill McDunn and Jimmyexpress its anger and frustration
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhy doesn't McDunn tell the rescuers what really happened?He feels bad for the creature and wants it left alone.He does not trust Jimmy to tell the same storyHe knows he will lose his job if he tells the truth.He is afraid they will think he is crazy.
- 10. Multiple Choice
The isolated location of the lighthouse helps create...
a lonely feeling
a sense of doom
a peaceful feeling
a light-hearted mood
- 11. Multiple ChoiceAt the end of the story, the creature is...about to dieMcDunn's friendsad and alone againsatisfied with its actions
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best states the theme of the story?Love conquers allHate destroys loveLove can be destructiveHate is stronger than love
- 13. Multiple ChoiceIn the passage, Jimmy...identifies with the monster.becomes frightened of the creature.reflects on how life changes over time.understands the monster better than McDunn.
- 14. Multiple Choice
The 3rd sentence of the passage best communicates...
the swift passage of time.
the loneliness felt by the monster.
the basic goodness of Jimmy's character.
a sense of mystery surrounding life in The Deep.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich word would best fit in this sentence? I _________ over the test I had failed because I knew I could've done better.broodedanguishedprimevalverified
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which word would best be used in this sentence? He felt __________ over the death of his favorite actor in a freak accident.
brooded
anguish
primeval
lamented
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the correct definition of the word primeval?from the earliest agesworriedin great paincried
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the climax of the story "The Foghorn"?When the fish unexpectedly swim to the surface and stare up at the tower.When the monster emerges from the seaThe the monster and the lighthouse call back and forth to each otherWhen the monster attacks the lighthouse
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which is the best example of personification?
The ball was as slippery as an eel.
The giant Redwood towered over the forest
The clouds floated like balloons in the sky.
The girl's smile lit up the room.
- 20. Multiple Choice
What mood is created in the following sentence: I stood perfectly still listening to someone enter the house through the window, trying not to move or make a sound.
sadness
loneliness
suspense
relief
- Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags