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- 1. Multiple Choice
Who is the protagonist of the story?Mel
Laetitia
the narrator
the mother
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWho/What is NOT an antagonist of the story?the borderMelThe border guardssociety
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a dynamic character in the story?The narratorThe motherMelLaetitia
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the setting of "Borders"?The WoodsSt. Lucy'sThe Canadian/U.S. BorderNone of the Above
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat point of view is "Borders" told from?1st Person Limited3rd Person Limited3rd Person Omniscient2nd Person Limited
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe son/narrator in the story is an example of which type of conflict?man vs. manman vs. selfman vs. natureman vs. society
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe border guards preventing the narrator and his mother from crossing into the U.S. in the story is an example of which type of conflict?man vs. manman vs. selfman vs. natureman vs. society
- 8. Multiple Choice"...going floating after some man like a balloon on a string. " This is an example of which type of figurative language?similemetaphorpersonificationallusionirony
- 9. Multiple Choice"...if she wasn't spreading jelly on the truth..." This is an example of which type of figurative language?similemetaphorpersonificationallusionirony
- 10. Multiple Choice"...and watched the praries move in the sunlight." This is an example of which type of figurative language?similemetaphorpersonificationallusionirony
- 11. Multiple Choice"...to chase rainbows down alleys." This is an example of which figurative language technique?similemetaphorpersonificationhyperboleirony
- 12. Multiple Choice
"She found a good job and rented an apartment with a pool. 'And she can't even swim,' my mother told Mrs. Manyfingers." This is an example of which figurative language technique?
simile
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
irony
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat does tone refer to when discussing literature?The feeling a reader gets from the story they are reading.The overall message of the story.The author's attitude towards what they are writing.A warning of what is to come in the story.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich would you NOT use to describe the tone of the story "Borders"?FormalInformalFunnyTense
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat does theme refer to when discussing literature?The feeling a reader gets from the story they are reading.The overall message of the story.The author's attitude towards what they are writing.A warning of what is to come in the story.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat does mood refer to when discussing literature?The feeling a reader gets from the story they are reading.The overall message of the story.The author's attitude towards what they are writing.A warning of what is to come in the story.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat does foreshadowing refer to when discussing literature?The feeling a reader gets from the story they are reading.The overall message of the story.The author's attitude towards what they are writing.A warning of what is to come in the story.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat does flashback refer to when discussing literature?The feeling a reader gets from the story they are reading.When the author goes back in time to tell a story.A person, place, thing, or idea represents a larger concept such as a central idea.A warning of what is to come in the story.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a symbol?The feeling a reader gets from the story they are reading.When the author goes back in time to tell a story.A person, place, thing, or idea represents a larger concept such as a central idea.A warning of what is to come in the story.
- 20. Multiple Choice“My mother...drove all the way to the border in first gear, slowly, as if she were trying to see through a bad storm.” This is an example of which technique?IronyForeshadowingFlashbackSymbol
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a theme presented by King?In a global world self-identity and culture are hard to maintain.People should not impose their views of identity on another.Pride in one's heritage is an essential quality to have.Following traditions influences people's behavior.
- 22. Multiple Choice“...over time my mother had come to be proud of the fact that Laetitia had done this all on her own.” - What can be inferred about the narrator’s mother from this?She doesn’t want to be involved in her daughter’s life.She values independence and autonomy.She is an extremely proud woman.She always disapproves of her daughter’s actions.
- 23. Multiple Choice4. How does the narrator feel about his mother’s refusal to identify as Canadian?A) He is angry and annoyedB) He is frustrated and doesn’t understandC) He is sympathetic and understandingD) He is indifferent
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhy do the narrator and his mother get stuck between the two border crossings?A) His mother refuses to conform to the authorities’ ideas of nationality and citizenship.B) His mother is technically breaking the law and so they won’t allow them to cross.C) The guards are incompetent and uneducated.D) It is not clear why.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhen the reporters arrive, how does the narrator respond?A) He feels a sense of pride and celebrity.B) Fairly indifferent; he doesn’t entirely appreciate the significance of the situation.C) He is angry and annoyed; he just wants to go home.D) He finds it all very amusing.
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Laetitia desire to go to America?A) She wants to go and be with her American boyfriend.B) She wants to get away from her mother.C) She is bored of her hometown, and attracted by the possibilities of the U.S.D) She is ashamed of her heritage and wants to run away.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhy do the guards eventually let them through?A) Because of the media attention and pressure.B) Mel called people who have power and connections.C) They are just tired of the situation.D) They realize they were being wrong and unjust.
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThroughout the King's story the narrator tells events of things which have happened in the past. What is this technique known as?A) ForeshadowingB) FlashbacksC) SuspenseD) Exposition
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the atmosphere/mood of the story "Borders"?
A) Mysterious
B) Optimistic
C) Tense
D) Gloomy
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWho wrote the short story "Borders"?
Thomas King
Roald Dahl
Shirley Jackson
William Blake
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWho wrote the short story "The Lottery"?Thomas KingRoald DahlShirley JacksonWilliam Blake
- 32. Multiple Choice"The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day…." Which part of the plot is this?ExpositionInciting IncidentRising ActionClimax
- 33. Multiple Choice"'It’s Tessie,' Mr. Summers said, and his voice was hushed." Which part of the plot diagram does this fit?Inciting IncidentClimaxFalling ActionResolution
- 34. Multiple Choice“'It isn’t fair, it isn’t right,' Mrs. Hutchinson screamed...." Which part of the plot diagram does this event belong?Inciting IncidentClimaxFalling ActionResolution
- 35. Multiple Choice"When he arrived in the square, carrying the black wooden box, there was a murmur of conversation among the villagers, and he waved and called." Which part of the plot diagram does this event belong?ExpositionInciting IncidentRising ActionClimax
- 36. Multiple Choice"Just as Mr. Summers finally left off talking and turned to the assembled villagers, Mrs. Hutchinson came hurriedly along the path to the square, her sweater thrown over her shoulders, and slid into place in the back of the crowd." Which part of the plot diagram does this belong to?ExpositionInciting IncidentRising ActionClimax
- 37. Multiple Choice. Mrs. Delacroix selected a stone so large she had to pick it up with both hands and turned to Mrs. Dunbar." Which part of the plot does this belong to?Inciting IncidentClimaxFalling ActionResolution
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a symbol from "The Lottery"?Mr. GravesLottery Paper SlipsThe Black BoxThe StonesAll of the Above are Symbols from the story.
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following symbols does NOT represent Death?Mr. GravesThe Black BoxMr. WarnerThe slip of paper with a black dot
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Mr. Warner symbolize?DeathLifeTraditionNew Beginnings
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of Irony is the title "The Lottery"?Verbal IronySituational IronyDramatic IronyNot an Example of Irony
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a way the author creates tension in the story "The Lottery?"Providing as much detail as possible about the lottery.The nervousness of the townsfolk.Providing little to no information about the lottery process.Mrs. Tessie Hutchinson showing up late to the lottery.
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of foreshadowing in the story?The nervous behavior of the villagers before the person is selected.Mrs. Tessie Hutchinson showing up late.The children collecting the stones.All of the above are examples of foreshadowing.
- 44. Multiple ChoiceMr. Warner believes that by ending the lotteries civilization will go back to primitive (Caveman) times.TrueFalse
- 45. Open EndedWhy did Jackson choose to set "The Lottery" in a small town?
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