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English Exam Flashcards

1
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What happens when Roger attempts to steal Mrs. Jones’ purse?

A

The strap breaks and falls to the ground.

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What does Mrs. Jones do after catching Roger?

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She takes him home, makes him supper, and talks to him.

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How does Roger change after meeting Mrs. Jones?

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He begins to change as he sees her kindness.

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What does Mrs. Jones give Roger?

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$10 for the blue suede shoes he wanted.

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What does Della want to buy for her husband?

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A Christmas gift.

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How much money does Della have?

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$1.87.

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What does Della sell to get money for Jim’s gift?

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Her hair.

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What does Della buy for Jim?

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A watch chain for his nice watch.

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What does Jim sell to buy Della a gift?

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His watch.

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What is the outcome when Jim and Della exchange gifts?

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They realize they both sacrificed their most prized possessions.

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What is the main conflict in ‘The Ransom of Red Chief’?

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Bill and Sam kidnap Johnny for ransom.

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What is Johnny’s behavior like during the kidnapping?

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He plays pranks on Bill, making him scared.

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What do Bill and Sam end up doing at the end of the story?

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They pay Johnny’s father to take him home.

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What is Montressor’s goal in ‘The Cask of Amontillado’?

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To enact revenge on Fortunato.

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How does Montressor lure Fortunato?

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He invites him to taste amontillado in the catacombs.

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What happens to Fortunato at the end of the story?

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Montressor chains him to the walls, buries him and finally thorws a torch in to kill him.

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What is Mdm. Loisel’s main desire?

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To be rich.

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What does Mdm. Loisel borrow for the party?

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A diamond necklace from a friend.

19
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What happens after Mdm. Loisel loses the necklace?

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They replace it and take 10 years to pay it back.

20
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What does Mdm. Forestier reveal after 10 years?

A

The original necklace was fake.

21
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What is situational irony?

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When a situation turns out to be the opposite of what is expected.

Example: Jim and Della expect to exchange gifts that complement their possessions, but both sold those items.

22
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What is dramatic irony?

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When the audience knows something a character does not.

Example: Fortunato doesn’t know he is being led to his death, but we do.

23
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What is verbal irony?

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Saying one thing but meaning something else.

Example: Sam calls Johnny a ‘little lamb’ but it’s really the opposite.

24
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Who is the protagonist in ‘The Ransom of Red Chief’?

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Bill and Sam.

25
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Who is the antagonist in ‘The Cask of Amontillado’?

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Fortunato.

26
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What is a flat character?

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A simple character with 1-2 traits.

Example: Mdm. Sofronie (hair cutter).

27
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What is a round character?

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A complex character with many traits.

Example: Mrs. Jones.

28
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What is a static character?

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A character who doesn’t change.

Example: Montressor.

29
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What is a dynamic character?

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A character who changes.

Example: Roger.

30
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What is man vs man conflict?

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A character fighting another character.

Example: Johnny vs Bill/Sam.

31
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What is man vs self conflict?

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A character fighting an internal battle.

Example: Mdm. Loisel.

32
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What is man vs society conflict?

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A character fighting an aspect of society.

Example: Della vs poverty.

33
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What is the theme of ‘Thank You, Ma’am’?

A

Unexpected kindness can change people.

34
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What is the setting of ‘Thank You, Ma’am’?

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Harlem, NYC, 11:00 pm.

35
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Who are the main characters in ‘The Necklace’?

A

Mdm. Loisel and M. Loisel.

36
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What is the setting of ‘The Ransom of Red Chief’?

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Summit, Alabama.

37
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Who are the main characters in ‘The Gift of the Magi’?

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Della and Jim.

38
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What is the setting of ‘The Cask of Amontillado’?

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Italy, Spring Carnival, Catacombs.

39
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Who are the main characters in ‘The Cask of Amontillado’?

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Montressor and Fortunato.

40
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What is Utterson’s role in ‘Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde’?

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Narrator, Cousins, Suspicious, a Lawyer.

41
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What is Mr. Hyde’s character description?

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The Evil Side, Killed Someone, A Dual Person.

42
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What is Dr. Jekyll’s character description?

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A Doctor, The Good Side, A Dual Person.

43
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What happened to Sir Danvers Carew?

A

He was murdered.

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