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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following answers describes the primary effect of the sentence below (from The Big Game)
"Is he healthy enough to play today? Or is his shoulder still injured?” Armando asked as his friends returned and handed him a cold drink.
This sentence foreshadows that something may be wrong later in the game
This sentence creates tension by making the reader trust the main character.
This sentence creates a resolution to an unresolved question.
This sentence builds suspense by creating a calming feeling for the reader.
- 2. Multiple Choice
The pacing in The Big Game can best be described as...
random.
slow.
neutral.
fast.
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of including what Dylan had learned about being abandoned in the wild in Never Lost?
To use foreshadowing to show how irrational Dylan was being.
To use flashback to show how disappointed Dylan is.
To build tension and show the intensity of his search for his sister.
To use suspense to show how courageous Dylan is.
- 4. Multiple Choice
How does the author organize this narrative (The Big Game)
Using foreshadowing.
Chronologically (in order of events in time).
By cause and effect.
Using flashback.
- 5. Multiple Choice
“When they were children, their parents had always directed them to meet at a particular spot if anybody got lost.” The author includes this sentence in Never Lost in order to
foreshadow what will happen in the future
use what happened in the distant past to explain what is happening in the present
prepare the readers for a flashback to the past
signify a flash forward event in the story
- 6. Multiple Choice
How does the author organize this narrative (Never Lost)?
by cause and effect
using flashback
chronologically (in order of events in time)
using foreshadowing
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following tensions is most obvious in paragraph 6 of Never Lost?
The tension between the soon-to-be-departing plane and the missing sibling
The tension between the parents and the brother who lost his sister
The tension between the brother's anger and the sister's anger
The tension between the older woman with the red sweater and the brother
- 8. Multiple Choice
In this excerpt from Henry, the suspense in the last sentence emphasizes which of the following inferences?
Henry's face and hands are extremely cold - an issue which will prevent him from being able to complete this important task.
Henry has always struggled to ride horses well and his ability to complete this task rides on whether or not he can tame this wild horse.
Henry is extremely dedicated to completing this task and will make sure that it gets done, no matter what.
None of the answer choices is correct.
- 9. Multiple Choice
In this excerpt from Never Lost, which paragraph BEST serves as a resolution to the tension of the story?
2
8
10
13
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following answers describes the primary effect of the sentence below from Never Lost?
He was the elder of the two, the responsible one. He could imagine what his parents would say—and none of it was good.
This sentence builds suspense by creating a calming feeling for the reader.
This sentence builds suspense because the reader knows something is wrong.
This sentence creates tension by making the reader trust the main character.
This sentence creates a resolution to the issue raised in the first sentence.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of including Ramirez's injury in The Big Game?
To build tension to show the intensity of the game.
To use foreshadowing to show bored Armando's friends were.
To use flashback to show how disappointed Armando was.
To use suspense to show how brave Ramirez was.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Through the use of suspense in The Big Game, Armando's attitude when Ramirez steps into the batter's box is best described as
Disappointed
Determined
Hopeful
Anxious
- 13. Multiple Choice
In Never Lost the pacing in this narrative can best be described as
random
slow
neutral
fast
- 14. Multiple Choice
How does the author create a sense of urgency in the narrative Never Lost?
The author includes imagery of the red sweater.
The author uses flash forward to emphasize that time has passed.
The author uses flashback to remind readers why it is important to have a meeting spot.
The author emphasizes the minutes that have passed.
- 15. Multiple Choice
How is the tension resolved in the narrative, The Recital ?
He feels encouraged and happily begins his performance
He is blinded by the lights and unable to perform.
Mr. Walsh gives him advice before he performs.
He sees the center of the stage.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences is the BEST example of suspense in the story Never Lost?
"It made sense that they would find each other there."
"He glanced at his watch again. It was 4:48. Trying not to fear the worst, Dylan made a decision. "
" A woman walked quickly past, her heels clicking on the hard floor, a red ribbon tied to the handle of her suitcase."
"Yes, she was definitely somewhere in the building."
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