8th Grade Unit 1 Language And Literature Question Preview (ID: 44026)


This Is A Review Guide For The Stories, The Elevator, The Tell Tale Heart, The Monkey's Paw And The Lady, Or The Tiger? TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

Why does the narrator in The Tell Tale Heart believe that he will not be caught after murdering the old man?
a) He believes he is too clever to be caught and that he has destroyed all the evidence.
b) He thinks that he officers are not smart enough to catch on to his deeds.
c) He thinks that the neighbor was not convicing enough about the shriek they heard.
d) None of the above.

The word vex means to
a) disturb
b) confuse
c) hide
d) relax

The word vehemently means to do something
a) in a lazy way
b) with a lot of emotion
c) very slowly
d) very quickly

Barbarians are
a) wild, uncivilized people
b) aristocrats
c) royals
d) gladiators

The main setting of the Monkey's Paw is
a) An Estate in India
b) A house in England
c) A large new cemetary
d) A factory owned by Maw and Meggins

What idea does Mrs. White have after the first wish is granted?
a) She wants to make another wish.
b) She wants to give the paw back.
c) She wants her husband to leave.
d) She wants to burn the paw.

Tone is the author's feelings and attitude about the text.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

The stage of plot that is the most intense:
a) Exposition
b) Falling action
c) Resolution
d) Climax

Mood is the way the author feels.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

Which word BEST describes the mood of the Monkey's Paw?
a) Carefree
b) Peaceful
c) Suspenseful
d) Comical

Which of the following is a good THEME or MESSAGE of the Monkey's Paw?
a) Foreign travel can inspire people to change.
b) It is never too late to apologize for a foolish mistake.
c) Be grateful for what you have and do not seek more.
d) If you really want something, it is worth taking a risk.

How can you describe the narrator's character?
a) Funny
b) Empathetic
c) Nervous
d) Insane

Who gave the Paw to Mr. White?
a) Sergeant Major Morris
b) Herbert
c) Mrs. White
d) An old Fakir

How do the citizens feel about the way the King administers justice in The Lady or the Tiger?
a) They do not enjoy the trial because of the tiger.
b) They enjoy being entertained by the unpredictable oucomes.
c) They are afraid of not attending because it is a crime.
d) The citizens do not enjoy the trial because the King is barbaric.

This detail is part of which stage of plot? Martin broke his leg while running down the stairs and is now forced to ride the elevator.
a) Exposition
b) Climax
c) Rising Action
d) Falling Action

What is the main conflict in the story The Tell Tale Heart?
a) The Narrator is vexed by the Old Man's Eye.
b) The Old Man hears noises
c) The police officers aren't good at their job.
d) The neighbor heard screams.

Who is the main character in The Elevator?
a) The Fat Lady
b) Martin
c) The dad
d) The Elevator

What information is given in the exposition?
a) Characters
b) Setting
c) Conflict
d) All of the above

What part of speech is a word used to describe nouns?
a) Verb
b) Adjective
c) Pronoun
d) Preposition

Who is Mrs. White?
a) The person that put the spell on the paw
b) Herbert's mother in the Monkey's Paw
c) The last person to have made any wishes
d) An old Fakir

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