ohdela 8th grade ela unit 2 exam: Going places
1. Which statement best describes the theme of the poem "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost?
a) It is important to make decisions quickly.
b) Choices we make can significantly impact our lives.
c) There is only one correct path to take in life.
d) Following the crowd is always the best choice.
2. In the short story "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant, what lesson does Mathilde learn by the end of the story?
a) True happiness can only be achieved through material possessions.
b) It is important to always tell the truth, no matter the consequences.
c) The pursuit of wealth and status can lead to undesired consequences.
d) Appearance is more important than character.
3. In the novel "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton, what is the main conflict between the Greasers and the Socs?
a) A disagreement over social status.
b) A rivalry over territory.
c) A misunderstanding about a stolen item.
d) A physical fight over a girl.
4. Which of the following poetry terms is NOT used in the poem "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes?
a) Metaphor
b) Simile
c) Personification
d) Onomatopoeia
5. In the short story "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury, how do the children on Venus react to the sun when it finally comes out?
a) They are overjoyed and celebrate the sunshine.
b) They are indifferent and continue with their daily activities.
c) They are confused and scared of the unfamiliar sunlight.
d) They are disappointed and wish for the rain to return.
6. In the play "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry, what is the main conflict within the Younger family?
a) A disagreement over how to spend a large sum of money.
b) A struggle to achieve success in their careers.
c) A generational clash over traditional values.
d) A fight against racism and discrimination.
7. Which character in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee is known for their courage and moral conviction?
a) Scout Finch
b) Atticus Finch
c) Jem Finch
d) Boo Radley
8. In the poem "If" by Rudyard Kipling, what qualities does the speaker encourage the reader to embody?
a) Honesty, kindness, and humility
b) Courage, determination, and perseverance
c) Creativity, intelligence, and curiosity
d) Ambition, wealth, and power
9. In the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell, what is the significance of the title?
a) The main character is a skilled hunter.
b) The protagonist must survive being hunted by a man.
c) The story takes place on an island filled with dangerous animals.
d) The antagonist is known for hunting the most dangerous game.
10. In the novel "Holes" by Louis Sachar, how do the characters at Camp Green Lake break their curse?
a) By finding buried treasure hidden in the desert.
b) By completing the daily tasks assigned to them by the warden.
c) By digging holes in the dry lake bed as a form of punishment.
d) By uncovering the truth about a historical injustice.