Retest Tuesday Of The Other June
Take this quiz to check your understanding of the story we read in class.
This is a graded assignment.
- 1.
Choose the correct answer for each question about the short story Tuesday of the Other June. This story is told from the POV of
- A.
June as first person narrator
- B.
The Other June as third person narrator
- C.
June's mother as first person narrator
- D.
A third person narrator who is not a character in the story.
Correct Answer
A. June as first person narratorExplanation
The answer is June as first person narrator. The story uses the pronouns I, me, and my showing that June is telling the story from her point of view.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What type of figurative language is this example from the story?She held three sharp pencils like three little knives.
- A.
Metaphor
- B.
Simile
- C.
Hyperbole
- D.
Personification
Correct Answer
B. SimileExplanation
When things are exaggerated like the example "for the first time in weeks" it is an example of hyperbole.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What type of figurative language is this example from the story?Our old car wheezed up a long, steep hill.
- A.
Personification
- B.
Hyperbole
- C.
Metaphor
- D.
Simile
Correct Answer
A. PersonificationExplanation
The sentence says the car wheezed. This is personificationRate this question:
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- 4.
What does June rename Tuesday?
- A.
Betterday
- B.
Badday
- C.
Awfulday
- D.
Horribleday
Correct Answer
C. AwfuldayExplanation
June renames Tuesday as "Awfulday" because she finds it to be a terrible or unpleasant day.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Choose the correct example of the sentence below.
- A.
The other June got board with cawling I Fish Eyes
- B.
The other june got board with cawling they fish eyes?
- C.
The Other June got bored with calling me Fish Eyes
- D.
The Other June got bored with calling me Fish Eyes.
Correct Answer
D. The Other June got bored with calling me Fish Eyes.Explanation
All but the last choice had homophone, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Choose the correct example of the sentence below.
- A.
We had all passed our tests, and, as if in celebration, the Other June only pinched me twice.
- B.
We has all past our tests, and, as if in celebration, the Other June only pinched me twice.
- C.
We had all passed hour tests, and, as if in celebration, the Other June only pinched me twice.
- D.
We have all past hour tests, and, as if in selebration, the Other June only pinched me twice.
Correct Answer
A. We had all passed our tests, and, as if in celebration, the Other June only pinched me twice.Explanation
All of the other choices except the first option had homophone and spelling mistakes.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Dose is the correct spelling of the word. He dose his homework each night.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is false. The correct spelling of the word in question is "does," not "dose." The correct sentence would be "He does his homework each night."Rate this question:
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- 8.
Calendar is the correct spelling of the word. The calendar is on the door.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement "Calendar is the correct spelling of the word" is true because "calendar" is the accepted and widely recognized spelling of the word that refers to a system of organizing and measuring time. The sentence "The calendar is on the door" further confirms the correct spelling and usage of the word in a sentence.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Febuary is the correct spelling of this word.In Febuary, we often get a snow day off from school.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The correct spelling of the word is "February." In the sentence, it is misspelled as "Febuary." The correct spelling is important to note as it is a commonly misspelled word. The sentence also mentions that in February, we often get a snow day off from school, which further reinforces the correct spelling of the word. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Definitely is the correct spelling of this word.I am definitely looking forward to warmer weather.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement is true. "Definitely" is the correct spelling of the word. The sentence provided is also grammatically correct, using the word "definitely" in the right context to express a strong certainty or assurance about looking forward to warmer weather.Rate this question:
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- 11.
In the story Tuesday of the Other June which of the followingare the specific conflicts the main character faces?
- A.
Man vs. Nature
- B.
Man vs. Man
- C.
Man vs. Technology
- D.
Man vs. Supernatural
Correct Answer
B. Man vs. ManExplanation
The specific conflicts the main character faces in the story "Tuesday of the Other June" are man vs. man. This means that the main character is facing conflicts and challenges with other human characters in the story. It could be conflicts with classmates, friends, or family members, where there is a clash of interests, beliefs, or personalities. The story focuses on the interpersonal conflicts and struggles the main character experiences in their relationships with others.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Why doesn't June confide in her mother about the bullying?
- A.
June wants to deal with the Other June on the playground.
- B.
Her mother is too busy with moving to a new apartment.
- C.
June doesn't want to make her mother worry.
- D.
June wants to wait until they move.
Correct Answer
C. June doesn't want to make her mother worry.Explanation
June doesn't confide in her mother about the bullying because she doesn't want to make her mother worry. This suggests that June cares about her mother's well-being and doesn't want to burden her with her problems.Rate this question:
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- 13.
How does the author characterize the Other June?Of the following choices, which word BEST describes her?
- A.
Towering
- B.
Strong
- C.
Threatening
- D.
Annoying
Correct Answer
C. ThreateningExplanation
The author characterizes the Other June as threatening. This suggests that the Other June poses a potential danger or harm to others, creating a sense of fear or intimidation. The word "threatening" implies that her actions or behavior have negative consequences or may cause harm to others. This characterization helps to create tension and conflict in the story, adding to the overall narrative.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Why does the author use the following repetition when June leaves the final swim lesson? "Goodbye.. goodbye... goodbye, good riddance to bad trash!"
- A.
To explain her anxiety.
- B.
To inform readers about her future goals in life.
- C.
To persuade readers to side with the Other June.
- D.
To emphasize her relief.
Correct Answer
D. To emphasize her relief.Explanation
The author uses the repetition of "goodbye" to emphasize the feeling of relief when June leaves the final swim lesson. The repetition adds emphasis and intensity to the emotion of relief, highlighting the author's strong sense of satisfaction and liberation from a negative experience.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Who is the protagonist in this story?
- A.
June
- B.
Mr. Morrisey
- C.
Other June
- D.
Kevin Clark
Correct Answer
A. JuneExplanation
June, the main character, is the "good guy" in the story.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Wen is the correct form of the word.I put my clothes away wen my mom told me to.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The correct form of the word should be "when" instead of "wen". In the given sentence, "when" is used to indicate the time or moment at which the action of putting clothes away occurred. "Wen" is not a valid word in English and does not make sense in the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Choose the correct example of the sentence below.
- A.
We stood in front of the miror as she combed and brushed my hare
- B.
We standed in front of the mirrour as she combed and brushed my hare?
- C.
We stand in front of the mirror as she combed and brushed my hare.
- D.
We stood in front of the mirror as she combed and brushed my hair.
Correct Answer
D. We stood in front of the mirror as she combed and brushed my hair.Explanation
The correct answer is "We stood in front of the mirror as she combed and brushed my hair." This is the correct example because it uses the correct verb tense ("stood" instead of "standed") and spelling ("mirror" instead of "miror" and "hair" instead of "hare").Rate this question:
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