Serafina And The Black Cloak Chapters 3-7 Quiz
After reading chapters 3-7, take this quiz to show your reading comprehension. Please read EACH QUESTION CAREFULLY and ALL THE ANSWER CHOICES (for multiple choice questions) and/or answer the question carefully. You MAY use your book to look back in as you take the quiz. Please do your best!
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BONUS: IF you choose to answer the bonus --please follow the specific directions: WRITE YOUR ANSWER ON ANOTHER SHEET OF PAPER ---make sure your first and last name is on your paper......then turn it into me ----(if you answer it on ProProfs I will not know to grade it/you will lose the option to have extra points as a result!!!)What is the definition of ALLUSION (first write the word, then the definition) ---do NOT look back at your notes or on computer to answer this!!!! This is purely --were you listening and what do you remember???THEN ---if you can remember what the specific ALLUSION that we discussed in the novel was ---state that as well...........furthermore, if you can tell me the AUTHOR'S PURPOSE in using that specific allusion to describe as he did ---I will give you more extra points!! :)
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Serafina referred to the small creatures she would catch (and was very good at catching) as 'vermin' ---what does the word VERMIN mean?
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Disgusting animals that are difficult to keep under control
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A little baby pig
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A low level kitchen servant
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A small elevator for food and dishes
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A. Disgusting animals that are difficult to keep under controlExplanation
Vermin refers to disgusting animals that are difficult to keep under control. Serafina calls the small creatures she catches as 'vermin', indicating that they are pests or pests-like animals that are bothersome and hard to manage.Rate this question:
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When Serafina goes back and searches the area where the girl in the yellow dress was taken, what evidence does Serafina find in the basement that she thinks may be related to the Man in the Black Cloak?
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A shoe
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A boot
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A hat
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A glove
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D. A gloveExplanation
Serafina finds a glove in the basement that she believes may be related to the Man in the Black Cloak. This suggests that the Man in the Black Cloak may have been in the basement or left the glove behind as a clue. The glove could potentially provide important evidence or lead Serafina closer to discovering the identity or whereabouts of the mysterious figure.Rate this question:
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Where did Pa tell Serafina she was born?
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In a tree
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At Biltmore House
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In a midwives house
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In the forest
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D. In the forestExplanation
Pa told Serafina that she was born in the forest.Rate this question:
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What special talent did Clara Brahms have?
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She was brilliant at playing the harp
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She was an expert horse rider/trainer
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She was brilliant at playing the piano
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She was an expert dancer
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C. She was brilliant at playing the pianoExplanation
Clara Brahms had a special talent for playing the piano. This means that she had exceptional skill and ability when it came to playing the piano. She was likely able to play complex pieces with ease and had a deep understanding of the instrument. Her talent for playing the piano set her apart and made her exceptional in this particular field.Rate this question:
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Why does Serafina think the man in the black cloak is a guest at Biltmore House?
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Because he talks in a professional and business-like manner
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Because he smells
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Because he wears fancy shoes
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Because he wears a cloak
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C. Because he wears fancy shoesExplanation
Serafina thinks the man in the black cloak is a guest at Biltmore House because he wears fancy shoes. This suggests that he is dressed in a manner that is appropriate for a formal setting like Biltmore House, indicating that he is likely a guest rather than a staff member or someone else who might be present at the house.Rate this question:
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Who or what does Serafina pretend to be in order to escape Crankshod?
- A.
A pig feeder
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A dog trainer
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A horse trainer/groomer
- D.
A shoeshine girl
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D. A shoeshine girlExplanation
Serafina pretends to be a shoeshine girl in order to escape Crankshod. This means that she poses as someone who shines shoes for a living. By assuming this disguise, Serafina is able to blend in with the crowd and avoid detection by Crankshod, allowing her to escape safely.Rate this question:
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In addition to Clara Brahms, who else does Serafina learn during the carriage ride has disappeared?
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Rosa Parks
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Abigail Rustauvia
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Anastasia Rostonova
- D.
Braeden Vanderbilt
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How did the Vanderbilts plan on keeping Braeden safe?
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By locking him in his bedroom
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By sending him some place other than Biltmore House
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By hiding him in the stable
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By having him hide in the secret passageways
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B. By sending him some place other than Biltmore HouseExplanation
The Vanderbilts planned on keeping Braeden safe by sending him some place other than Biltmore House. This implies that they believed Braeden would be safer if he was not present at Biltmore House, potentially indicating that they were aware of a threat or danger specifically targeting Biltmore House. By sending Braeden away, they ensured his safety by keeping him away from the potential danger.Rate this question:
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What unique ability does Braeden have and what effect does this have on Serafina?
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He can shoot very well and this makes Serafina feel extremely nervous
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He can rid horses well and this makes Serafina feel happy because she so loves horses too
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He can communicate intuitively (the ability to do something without any clear evidence as to why) with animals and this connects with Serafina because of her cat-like tendencies/characteristics
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He can train dogs and this makes Serafina because having cat-like characteristics dogs make her extremely nervous and antsy
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C. He can communicate intuitively (the ability to do something without any clear evidence as to why) with animals and this connects with Serafina because of her cat-like tendencies/characteristicsExplanation
Braeden's unique ability to communicate intuitively with animals connects with Serafina because she has cat-like tendencies or characteristics. This suggests that Serafina is able to understand and relate to Braeden's ability to communicate with animals on a deeper level. It implies that Serafina may have a natural affinity for animals, similar to a cat's instinctive understanding of other creatures. This connection between Braeden's ability and Serafina's cat-like characteristics creates a sense of understanding and familiarity between them.Rate this question:
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Who is Nolan?
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The cousin Braeden is going to visit to get away from Biltmore House
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The young assistant coachman
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The dog trainer
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A cook from the Biltmore House who was sent to cook for Braeden at his cousin's house.
Correct Answer
B. The young assistant coachmanExplanation
The correct answer is the young assistant coachman. This is because the question asks for the identity of Nolan, and the young assistant coachman is the only option that provides a specific name. The other options do not mention the name Nolan and are therefore incorrect.Rate this question:
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After Pa found her in the woods who did not want to take Serafina in and said she was a demon spawn?
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Townspeople in the town when he first appeared and showed her to his friends
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Nuns at the nunnery
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The Vanderbilts
- D.
His friends
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B. Nuns at the nunneryExplanation
After Pa found Serafina in the woods, the nuns at the nunnery did not want to take her in and referred to her as a demon spawn. This suggests that the nuns believed Serafina to be an evil or supernatural being, which is why they refused to accept her into their care.Rate this question:
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When Serafina and Braeden are in the forest, the author creates a feeling of suspense in part by his descriptive words. He describes the trees as being "......twisted by agonizing pain." This is an example of which of the following figurative language?
- A.
Simile
- B.
Metaphor
- C.
Personification
- D.
Analogy
Correct Answer
C. PersonificationExplanation
The author creates a feeling of suspense by describing the trees as being "twisted by agonizing pain." This is an example of personification because the author is giving human qualities (agonizing pain) to the non-human objects (trees). Personification is a type of figurative language that helps to create a vivid and engaging description by attributing human characteristics to inanimate objects.Rate this question:
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The book says"the forest erupted in a cacophony of sound." What does the word cacophony means?
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Quiet sounds
- B.
A bunch of noises
- C.
Scary noises
- D.
Loud music playing
Correct Answer
B. A bunch of noisesExplanation
The word "cacophony" refers to a bunch of noises. In the given context, it describes the forest being filled with various sounds, possibly chaotic or dissonant, creating a noisy atmosphere.Rate this question:
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Who -- did Serafina realize --was the man in the Black Cloak really after when he absorbed Nolan?
- A.
Nolan
- B.
Serafina
- C.
Braeden
- D.
Mr. Crankshod
Correct Answer
C. BraedenExplanation
Serafina realized that the man in the Black Cloak was really after Braeden when he absorbed Nolan.Rate this question:
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In this chapter, what HABIT (of the 7 Habits of Very Effective People) was BEST illustrated when Serafina and Braeden were cornered with the carriage stuck between 2 trees in the forest........and Serafina went INTO the forest looking for 'the rat' as opposed to waiting there for an attack?
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Sharpen the Saw
- B.
Synergize
- C.
Be Proactive
- D.
Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood
Correct Answer
C. Be ProactiveExplanation
The best illustrated habit in this situation is "Be Proactive." Serafina's action of going into the forest to search for 'the rat' instead of waiting for an attack demonstrates her proactive nature. She takes initiative and responsibility for her own safety by actively seeking a solution to the problem at hand. This habit emphasizes the importance of taking control of one's circumstances and not simply reacting to them.Rate this question:
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When Serafina jumped on the Man in the Black Cloak's back in an effort to help Braeden, what ADJECTIVE (remember an adjective is a descriptive word/NOT a noun!!) best describes her:
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Horrified
- B.
Brave
- C.
Energetic
- D.
A friend
Correct Answer
B. BraveExplanation
Serafina can be described as brave because she took a bold and courageous action by jumping on the Man in the Black Cloak's back to help Braeden. This shows her fearlessness and willingness to face danger in order to protect her friend.Rate this question:
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