A Cow Called Boy - Chapters 1-3 Review

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B V Johnson

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English

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7th Grade

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Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Conflict is

the problem of the story

the start of the story

the end of the story

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The narrator of a Cow Called Boy is

Rami

Boy

Josh

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The Setting refers to

where and when the story takes place

the who and what of the story

the why and how of the story

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The setting of a cow called Boy is

Manila, Spain

Kingston, Jamaica

Kendal, Jamaica

Multiple Select

45 sec

1 pt

Choose all of the elements that include the setting of chapter one

Rural Jamaican countryside

On the road to school

the first day of school

Josh's classroom

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How many times did Boy follow Josh to school?

Two

Three

Four

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which behaviors show that BOY has stubborn character traits?

he wags his tail proudly

he follows josh a number of times

he sits while chewing his grass

Multiple Select

45 sec

1 pt

Which behaviors show that Josh loved Boy?

CHOOSE ALL RELEVANT ANSWERS

Josh spoke to Boy as though Boy was a human being

Josh never tied Boy down

Josh let Boy sleep in his bedroom

Josh took Boy to school

Multiple Select

45 sec

1 pt

How did the children react to seeing Boy in the class?

they 'oohed' and 'ahhed'

they ran wildly around the classroom

they screamed at each other

they begged for Boy to stay

10.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Who said the lines, "You are bad, Boy, very bad! But I love you. You shouldn’t have come, but I understand. We’ve been together the entire summer, and you can’t take that, can you?.”

Boy

Mr. Kelly

Josh

Mr. Redmond

11.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

A backstory is:

information about a character that does not apply to a story

information about a character's past that is revealed in the story

information in the story that is not relevant

12.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

When we foreshadow an event, we are:

giving a reader the conclusion of the story

giving the reader the backstory of the character

giving a reader a hint of what will happen next

13.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

An obvious example of foreshadowing in the novel is when:

the schoolchildren beg for Boy to stay and entertain the class with his tricks.

Mr. Redmond wore his white suit and that was a sign that he was upset

Josh warns Boy that he scared Maria and that was a sign that the worst may soon come.

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What time of year does the story take place?

the end of summer

the start of January

after Easter break

15.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Imagery means using descriptive words that appeal to sight, sound, smell, taste and touch.

Which quote from the novel is the best example of imagery?

"He was dressed in khaki trousers and a blue shirt and was wearing braces and a cap."

"The sun was already up in Kendal and yellowing the land."

"He's more sensible than some children I know".

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which character is described as manipulative and intimidating?

17.

Multiple Select

1 min

1 pt

The conflict that Josh faces when Boy follows him is:

(CHOOSE ALL THE ANSWERS THAT APPLY)

He doesn't want to be late for school

He would be in trouble with his mom if he took Boy home

He didn't have a summer project

He didn't want to skip school

18.

Multiple Select

45 sec

1 pt

Two character traits of Josh Mahon include that he is:

(CHOOSE TWO CORRECT ANSWERS)

resourceful

wicked

caring

irresponsible

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

'The cow walked, stepping as proudly as though he was on parade'.

personification

metaphor

alliteration

hyperbole

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"she didn't monkey around' is an example of

idiom

personification

hyperbole

onomatoepia

21.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Boy is so well trained that when he hears Mrs. Anthony say 'Boy' he

moos

walks back outside

sits down

eats grass

22.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The PLOT of a story is

all of the events in the story

the biggest point of action in a story

the drama of the story

all of the characters in a story

23.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which teacher fainted in the story?

Mrs. Anthony

Mrs. Redmond

Mr. Redmond

24.

Multiple Select

1 min

1 pt

How did Mr. Redmond try to intimidate Mrs. Anthony?

he hit her with the strap

he didn't speak to her at all

he twirled his pencil around

he shouted at her

25.

Multiple Select

45 sec

1 pt

Which of the options below is not SAID about Josh?

Josh is responsible

Josh is a prankster

Josh always had a story

Josh was a magician

26.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Boy was a sickly calf at first

True

False

27.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which things do Boy and Josh have in common?

They both like living on the farm

They both like going to school

They've both lost a parent

They're both mischievous

28.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

'screamed like gulls' is an example of

simile

metaphor

alliteration

29.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

When Mrs. Anthony realized she was in trouble, she decided to get out of trouble by answering Mr. Redmond, 'Yes, Mr. Redmond. Yes, Mr. Redmond. Yes, Mr. Redmond' which is an example of

Rhyme

Repetition

Alliteration

30.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Why does Mrs. Anthony respond to Mr. Redmond:

'Yes, Mr. Redmond. Yes, Mr. Redmond. Yes, Mr. Redmond'?

She wanted to lessen the trouble that she was in.

She was making fun of him

She was blaming Josh

31.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

An aristocrat calf is the title Mr. Redmond gave Boy because

he was a poor cow

he was given the special privilege of being on the campus

Boy was the king of the school.

32.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When the children lined up excitedly to see Boy, Boy felt

scared

proud

annoyed

33.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When Maria jumps through the window of the school, this is where the _________________________________ begins.

exposition

rising action

conflict

falling action

34.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

'busy-body' is an idiom that means

dumb

mischief-maker

dramatic

35.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When Josh says to Boy,

"Oh bother! He thought. There was fireworks in that classroom. And when I get to the principal’s office, there is going to be a lot more."

This is an example of:

backstory

foreshadowing

conflict

rising action

36.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Characters are the animals or persons involved in the story.

true

false

37.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

'as pale as a chalky blackboard' is a simile used to describe

Mrs. Anthony's surprise

Mrs. Redmond's fear

Mr. Redmond's attitude

38.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

One of the possible problems with Maria's reaction was

Josh could have gotten sued

The school could have been sued

The children were in danger

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