ENG I Unit 1 FLASHBACK Review: Literary Elements

“The Monkey’s Paw”

Which of the following words best describes Mr. White's reaction to the monkey's paw when he first accepts it?

a. Fearful

b. Interested

c. Worried

d. Forgetful

Which character serves as a warning of the monkey paw's magic?

a. Mr. White

b. Mrs. White

c. Herbert

d. Major Morris

Herbert White works at a _____.

a. school

b. factory

c. shop

d. hotel

Tom Morris was a _____ for twenty-one years.

a. teacher

b. doctor

c. soldier

d. taxi driver

Who said this? : "The monkey's paw moved in my hand!"

a. Herbert

b. Mr White

c. Mrs White

d. Tom Morris

Who said this? : "Your son worked for Maw and Meggins for six years and he was a good worker."

a. the stranger

b. Mr White

c. Mrs White

d. a detective

Who said this? : "Wait! Wait, Herbert! I'm coming!"

a. Mr White

b. Mrs White

c. the stranger

d. Tom Morris

The monkey's paw can give three wishes to _____ people.

a. two

b. three

c. four

d. five

The stranger gives Mr and Mrs White _____ pounds.

a. twenty

b. three hundred

c. two hundred

d. two thousand

At the end, when Mr White looks outside, he sees _____.

a. Herbert

b. the postman

c. Tom Morris

d. nobody

“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”

Which of the following does Walter Mitty NOT fantasize about being:

a.An astronomer

b.A Naval commander

c.A war hero

d.A doctor

What is it that Walter has been sent for while in town?

a.Nose spray

b.Doctor's note

c.Overshoes

d.Office supplies

In Walter Mitty's day-dreams, what is he MOST like?

a. courageous

b. timid

c. hot-dog seller

d. none of the above

What triggers Walter Mitty's day-dreams?

a. his wife

b. medicine

c. real-life events

d. nothing, he's just overly crazy

Judging from what she says and does, how does Mrs. Mitty feel about her husband?

AShe loves and respects him.

BShe is proud of him.

CShe is irritated and annoyed with him.

DShe is frightened of him.

Why do you think Thurber begins his story with the daydream of Mitty commanding a navy seaplane in a storm?

AHe introduces Mr. and Mrs. Mitty.

BWalter Mitty is a pilot in real life.

CHe wants to grab the reader's interest.

DThe entire story takes place in a storm.

“The Necklace”

Which city is the setting for "The Necklace"?

ALondon

BParis

CRome

DNew York

At the beginning of the story, what is the cause of Madame Loisel's constant unhappiness?

Aher marriage

Bher desire to be wealthy

Cher poor health

Dher wish for more friends

What conclusion might you draw about Madame Loisel's character, based on the life she wants to live?

AShe enjoys working.

BShe has simple needs.

CShe cares most about her relationships.

DShe cares most about material things.

Which word best describes Madame Loisel's friendship with Madame Forestier?

Aequality

Bcompanionship

Csympathy

Denvy

Where does Madame Loisel lose Madame Forestier's necklace?

Aat Madame Forestier's house

Bduring a visit to the library

Con a trip

Dat the ball

Which of the following literary elements is prominent in the story's ending?

Ametaphor

Birony

Cflashback

Dpoint of view

Which of the following best states the theme, or central idea, of "The Necklace"?

AIt is dangerous to attach too much importance to wealth.

BIt is foolish to try to escape one's fate.

CPeople should not get too deeply into debt.

DIt is foolish to give in to a spouse's demands.

“Blue Ain’t No Mockin Bird”

What is the main conflict at the beginning of "Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird"?

a.Granny vs. the men with the camera

b.Cathy vs. the twins

c.the narrator vs. Bingo, the dog

d.Granny vs. Granddaddy

In "Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird," why does the giant hawk come "flyin into things reckless with crazy"?

a.The hawk is attacking a chicken.

b.The hawk is attacking the camera man.

c.The hawk is trying to claim its mate.

d.The hawk is returning to its nest.

In "Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird," which detail is most responsible for Granddaddy's appearance of great power and strength?

a.his feet

b.his hands

c.his height

d.his cool manner

When the man nicknamed Camera addresses Granny as "aunty," Granny says to him, "Your mama and I are not related." What does this bit of dialogue reveal about Granny?

a.She is friendly and easy-going.

b.She can be sharp-tempered and ironic.

c.She doesn't understand Camera's project.

d.She dislikes all visitors.

Granny's habit of addressing her husband as "Mister Cain" is a sign of

a.superiority.

b.distance.

c.dislike.

d.respect.

How does Granny and Granddaddy's relationship parallel that of the two hawks?

a.They prefer each other's company to that of outsiders.

b.They have lived in one place all their lives.

c.They are deeply attuned to the abundance of nature.

d.They are fiercely loyal to each other.