10 Th Grade Post Test
English literature is your next class today. Having successfully read the amazing book and discussed it with your friends, take up the quiz below and see how much you remember from the book and what you have understood about the characters and what they represent. Best of luck!
- 1.
At the beginning of this selection, the writer is thinking mainly about
- A.
Becoming successful.
- B.
Dancing.
- C.
Going home.
- D.
Studying.
Correct Answer
C. Going home.Explanation
The writer is thinking mainly about going home at the beginning of this selection. The other options, such as becoming successful, dancing, and studying, are not mentioned or implied in the given information. Therefore, going home is the most appropriate answer based on the context provided.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The writer observes that, in the valley where he goes to school, the trees
- A.
Smell rotten.
- B.
Grow in straight lines.
- C.
Struggle for life.
- D.
Never bear fruit.
Correct Answer
B. Grow in straight lines.Explanation
The writer observes that the trees in the valley where he goes to school grow in straight lines. This suggests that the trees have been planted in an organized and intentional manner, rather than growing naturally. The straight lines indicate that the trees have been planted in rows or a specific pattern, possibly for agricultural or landscaping purposes. This observation contrasts with the other options, such as smelling rotten or struggling for life, which are not mentioned in the given information.Rate this question:
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- 3.
As used in this selection, the word inferior means
- A.
More in tune with nature.
- B.
Less emotional.
- C.
More civilized.
- D.
Lower in ability or rank.
Correct Answer
D. Lower in ability or rank.Explanation
The word "inferior" is used in this selection to describe something or someone that is lower in ability or rank compared to others. It suggests that the thing or person being referred to is of lesser quality or importance.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When the writer thinks of "this bluff of being civilized," it makes him feel
- A.
Tired.
- B.
Angry.
- C.
Hopeless.
- D.
Pleased.
Correct Answer
A. Tired.Explanation
The writer's feeling of being tired when thinking of "this bluff of being civilized" suggests that the writer is worn out or exhausted by the facade of civilization. This implies that the writer may perceive civilization as insincere or fake, leading to a sense of weariness.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The writer travels home by
- A.
Taking a bus.
- B.
Hopping on trains.
- C.
Taking an airplane
- D.
Hitchhiking.
Correct Answer
B. Hopping on trains.Explanation
The correct answer is "hopping on trains." This suggests that the writer prefers to travel home by using trains as their mode of transportation.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The writer gets home just in time for
- A.
Christmas.
- B.
His birthday.
- C.
Thanksgiving.
- D.
New Year's Day.
Correct Answer
A. Christmas.Explanation
The writer gets home just in time for Christmas. This implies that the writer arrives home at the perfect moment to celebrate Christmas.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What detail suggests where the writer is at the beginning of the story?
- A.
Orange groves.
- B.
Blue winds dancing.
- C.
Hobos on trains.
- D.
A city sprawled by a lake.
Correct Answer
A. Orange groves.Explanation
The detail that suggests where the writer is at the beginning of the story is "orange groves." This implies that the setting is in a location where there are groves of orange trees.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The sound of drums "is like the pulse beat of the world" is an example of
- A.
Irony.
- B.
Personification.
- C.
Simile.
- D.
Metaphor.
Correct Answer
C. Simile.Explanation
The phrase "is like the pulse beat of the world" compares the sound of drums to the pulse beat of the world using the word "like," indicating a similarity between the two. This comparison is a simile, which is a figure of speech that compares two different things using "like" or "as."Rate this question:
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- 9.
To the writer, "blue winds dancing" symbolize
- A.
His people's traditional way of life.
- B.
The uselessness of trying to earn a living.
- C.
His loneliness at school.
- D.
The illusion of civilization.
Correct Answer
A. His people's traditional way of life.Explanation
The phrase "blue winds dancing" symbolizes the writer's people's traditional way of life. This suggests that the writer sees the winds as a representation of his cultural heritage and the values, customs, and beliefs associated with it. The use of the color blue may also imply a sense of freedom, spirituality, and connection to nature that is important to his people's traditional way of life.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which detail suggests that this selection was written around the time of the Depression?
- A.
People burn wood in their fireplaces.
- B.
Cattle are transported by train.
- C.
The writer is away at college.
- D.
The bums talk about the Relief and the WPA.
Correct Answer
D. The bums talk about the Relief and the WPA.Explanation
The detail that suggests that this selection was written around the time of the Depression is that the bums talk about the Relief and the WPA. The Relief and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) were both programs implemented during the Great Depression to provide assistance and employment opportunities to those who were struggling financially. This detail indicates that the story takes place during a time when these programs were relevant and being discussed by people.Rate this question:
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- 11.
For the writer, the difference between being at school and being in a snow-covered forest is like the difference between feeling
- A.
Secure and insecure.
- B.
Confident and afraid.
- C.
Lonely and alone.
- D.
Accepted and rejected.
Correct Answer
C. Lonely and alone.Explanation
The writer is comparing the feeling of being in school to the feeling of being in a snow-covered forest. The word "lonely" suggests a sense of isolation or being without companionship, while "alone" implies being by oneself. The writer likely feels that both being in school and being in a snow-covered forest evoke a similar sense of being isolated or without support. This comparison suggests that the writer does not feel a sense of belonging or connection in either environment.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The writer seems to think that the bums he meets are
- A.
Too concerned with becoming adjusted to society.
- B.
Realistic and practical in their views of life.
- C.
Too worried about becoming outcasts.
- D.
Living in a fantasy world where everyone is carefree.
Correct Answer
B. Realistic and practical in their views of life.Explanation
The writer believes that the bums he meets are realistic and practical in their views of life. This suggests that the writer perceives the bums as having a practical and grounded perspective on life, possibly due to their experiences and struggles. The writer does not mention any concerns about becoming outcasts or living in a fantasy world, indicating that these options are not the intended answer.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Why does the writer feel angry when he sees Indian women selling bits of pottery to tourists?
- A.
He wishes he had a way to make a living.
- B.
He is envious that some Indians have found ways to make money from whites.
- C.
He resents the fact that Indians have been reduced to such lowly work.
- D.
He is afraid that the women are in danger from the tourists.
Correct Answer
C. He resents the fact that Indians have been reduced to such lowly work.Explanation
The writer feels angry when he sees Indian women selling bits of pottery to tourists because he resents the fact that Indians have been reduced to such lowly work. This suggests that the writer believes that the women deserve better opportunities and should not have to engage in menial labor to make a living. The writer's anger stems from a sense of injustice and frustration with the socio-economic conditions that have led to this situation.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The theme of this selection is most concerned with the idea of
- A.
Being true to yourself.
- B.
Preparing for the afterlife.
- C.
Rebelling against authority.
- D.
Striving to become successful.
Correct Answer
A. Being true to yourself.Explanation
The theme of this selection is most concerned with the idea of being true to yourself. The passage likely explores the importance of staying authentic and genuine in one's actions and decisions. It may discuss the value of embracing one's individuality and not conforming to societal expectations or pressures. The author may emphasize the significance of self-acceptance and staying true to one's beliefs, values, and desires. The passage may also highlight the benefits of being honest with oneself and others, and the potential consequences of not being true to oneself.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Hundreds of years ago, Native American groups living in the Midwest built some remarkable earthen structures. These structures are huge mounds of clay and earth, but nobody knows(1) for surely why (2) them were built. One of these mounds is a serpent swallowing an egg. (3) Built near Chillicothe, Ohio. It is nearly a quarter of a mile long. (4) In iowa, (5) there is thirteen "Marching Bears" built in a curving line. In the beginning of (6) summer, the Big Dipper appears in the sky above the first bear. By the end of the summer, it has moved to a position above the last of the bears. Could the Native Americans have built these mounds to reflect what they saw in the heavens? Choose the correct answer for (1) above.
- A.
For sureness
- B.
Surely
- C.
For sure
- D.
Correct as is
Correct Answer
C. For sureExplanation
The word "surely" is the correct answer for (1) because it fits grammatically and makes the most sense in the context of the sentence. It indicates that nobody knows with certainty why the earthen structures were built.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Choose the correct answer for (2) above.
- A.
Them was built
- B.
They were built
- C.
It were built
- D.
Correct as is
Correct Answer
B. They were builtExplanation
The correct answer is "they were built". This answer is grammatically correct because it uses the correct subject-verb agreement. "They" is the correct pronoun to refer to a plural noun, and "were built" is the correct verb form to match the plural subject.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Choose the correct answer for (3) above.
- A.
Builded near Chillicothe, Ohio, it is nearly
- B.
A quarter of a mile long
- C.
Built near Chillicothe, Ohio, nearly a quarter of a mile long.
- D.
Built near Chillicothe, Ohio, it is nearly a quarter of a mile long.
- E.
Correct as is
Correct Answer
D. Built near Chillicothe, Ohio, it is nearly a quarter of a mile long.Explanation
The given correct answer is "Built near Chillicothe, Ohio, it is nearly a quarter of a mile long." This answer is correct because it follows the correct sentence structure and uses proper grammar. The subject "it" is correctly placed after the verb "Built" and the phrase "nearly a quarter of a mile long" provides additional information about the subject.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Choose the correct answer for (4) above.
- A.
In Iowa,
- B.
At iowa,
- C.
Around Iowa
- D.
Correct as is
Correct Answer
A. In Iowa,Explanation
The given answer "In Iowa" is correct because it accurately completes the sentence and provides a location for the subject being discussed. The other options do not make grammatical sense or do not fit the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Choose the correct answer for (5) above.
- A.
There was thirteen
- B.
There are thirteen
- C.
There will be thirteen
- D.
Correct as is
Correct Answer
B. There are thirteenExplanation
The correct answer is "there are thirteen" because it is the grammatically correct form to indicate the existence of thirteen items. The other options either use incorrect verb tenses or do not make sense in the given context.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Choose the correct answer for (6) above.
- A.
Summer the Big Dipper
- B.
Summer; the Big Dipper
- C.
Summer, the Big dipper
- D.
Correct as is
Correct Answer
D. Correct as is -
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