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- 1. Multiple Choice
In “He—y, Come On Ou—t!,” how do the villagers come to discover the hole?
A landslide has swept away a shrine that had covered it.
A typhoon has destroyed a building that had covered it.
A child from the village falls into it by accident.
A construction worker notices it while clearing debris.
- 2. Multiple Choice
In “He—y, Come On Ou—t!,” what is remarkable about the hole that the villagers discover?
It is very wide.
It is in a holy place.
It seems to be bottomless.
It is filled with different things.
- 3. Multiple Choice
In “He—y, Come On Ou—t!,” how does the scientist who comes to examine the hole behave?
He acts as if the hole is not at all unusual.
He acts as if the hole is an unnatural event.
He acts as if the hole will go away on its own.
He acts as if the hole is too dangerous to explore.
- 4. Multiple Choice
In “He—y, Come On Ou—t!,” who offers to fill the hole?
one of the scientists
a government worker
a newspaper reporter
one of the concessionaires
- 5. Multiple Choice
In “He—y, Come On Ou—t!,” what is the main reason that “the hole gave peace of mind to the dwellers of the city”?
The city dwellers were relieved to know that the nuclear waste was stored safely underground.
The city dwellers could produce more and more without worrying about the consequences.
The city dwellers could feel safe because the hole was in the village, miles from the city.
The city dwellers were glad to have such a wonderful place in which to bury their dead.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following would most likely be associated with the word disposal?
rotten food
basic needs
extra supplies
opposing ideas
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of resolved?
Having completed another chapter, Sophia turned off her bedside light.
After a lengthy discussion, the committee members finally agreed on a plan.
Lacking Uncle Leon’s input, Marielle was not ready to plan her mother’s party.
With loud cheers and excitement, the team greeted the returning quarterback.
- 8. Multiple Choice
People often say, “All actions have consequences.” What does that mean? Base your answer on the meaning of consequences.
All actions have reasons behind them.
All actions may be risky or damaging.
All actions are valuable in some way.
All actions lead to results or effects.
- 9. Multiple Choice
The police felt comforted as they used the hole to get rid of accumulations of expertly done counterfeit bills. Criminals breathed easier after throwing material evidence into the hole.
In general, how does the hole seem to make people feel?
concerned
wealthy
relieved
lawful
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which event creates situational irony in the ending of “He—y, Come On Ou—t!”?
The hole never fills up, and the city becomes cleaner and better.
A voice shouts from the sky, and a pebble falls toward the city.
The city keeps expanding until the village is swallowed up.
The hole is filled and eventually pollutes the entire village.
- 11. Multiple Choice
How does the incident with the workman at the end of “He—y, Come On Ou—t!” most clearly present an example of dramatic irony?
The narrator hears the workman say something that he does not really mean.
The reader knows more about what is happening than the workman does.
The workman’s behavior is not what the reader might predict.
The workman’s appearance is unexpected and surprising.
- 12. Multiple Choice
As the concessionaire begins to sell space in the hole in “He—y, Come On Ou—t!,” he advertises it by announcing, “We’ve got a fabulously deep hole!” What makes this statement a form of verbal irony?
Space in the hole is not worth having, and the concessionaire knows that.
The hole is not really deep at all, but the concessionaire exaggerates its size.
The hole is deep in a terrifying way, but the concessionaire makes it sound positive.
Space in the hole cannot really be sold, and the concessionaire does not really own it.
- 13. Multiple Choice
A prequel is a book or movie that is connected to an existing book or movie. It tells a story that happened before the story in the original book or movie. What is most likely the meaning of the word sequel? Base your answer on your knowledge of the Latin root -sequ-.
the original book or movie
a book or movie by the same writer
a book or movie that tells a story that happens at the same time as the story in the original book or movie
a book or movie that tells a story that happens after the story in the original book or movie
- 14. Multiple Choice
The word subsequent includes the Latin root -sequ- and the prefix sub-, which means “closely; up to.” Based on these word parts, what is most likely the meaning of the word subsequent?
placed opposite of another object
branching outward from the center
situated just below something larger
happening
just after another point in time
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly?
That cleaning crew recycled a variety of junk mail; books; and note cards.
Paper is easily recycled; more than half of recycled materials are paper.
If we did not recycle paper; too much of it would end up in landfills.
The recycling center is downtown; not far from the Bond Bridge.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly?
My school’s policy supports the three Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Our Sustainability Club won an award last year: we hope to win again.
Reuse: the act of using something more than once is the key to our success.
We reuse: cafeteria trays, containers, utensils, glassware, and many other things.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly?
Trash pickup in our neighborhood happens every (Wednesday) morning.
My neighborhood echoes with the sound of the (noisy garbage) trucks.
Taking out the trash is one of my regular (and least favorite) chores.
I have to attach a trash tag (to each) of the garbage pails.
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