2024-2025 Literature Grade 10 Regular Semester One Final Examination PDF

## 2024-2025 Literature Grade 10 Regular Semester One Final Examination 2024-2025 ### Student Information | Student English Name | Student ID # | Section # | Teacher Name (Circle) | |---|---|---|---| | | | | Ms.Benjamin - Mr. Shuhaid | ### Section Breakdown | Section | | | | | Total |...

## 2024-2025 Literature Grade 10 Regular Semester One Final Examination 2024-2025 ### Student Information | Student English Name | Student ID # | Section # | Teacher Name (Circle) | |---|---|---|---| | | | | Ms.Benjamin - Mr. Shuhaid | ### Section Breakdown | Section | | | | | Total | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Section 1 | Idioms Fill in the blanks | 10 | | | | | Section 2 | Informational Text | 20 | | | | | Section 3 | Novel Comprehension Multiple Choice | 65 | | | | | Section 4 | Novel Short Answer | 15 | | | | | Section 5 | Poetry Multiple Choice | 10 | | | | | Total | | | | | 120 | ## Examination Rules & Instructions 1. Ensure all pages and sections are accounted for. This exam contains 14 pages, including this title page. 2. There should be 5 sections: Fill in the Blanks, Informational Text, Multiple Choice, Short Answer, and Poetry Multiple Choice. 3. You have 90 minutes to complete this exam. Leave the exam room only after time is up. 4. This is a closed-book exam. No aids are permitted (e.g., cellphones, laptops, dictionaries, and translators). 5. Enter your personal information (name and student number) clearly and correctly on the answer sheet. 6. Use a pencil to fill in the answer sheet. 7. All multiple choice, matching, and true or false questions must be recorded on the Gradecam answer sheet. Provide your full name and student ID in the space provided on the answer sheet, and clearly fill in the bubbles of the answers. If you have made a mistake, erase the incorrect answer or draw a small cross through the incorrect choice. 8. Answer questions that you are sure of first. 9. Keep your eyes on your own examination paper. 10. If caught cheating, a 0 grade will be recorded. 11. No corrections are available after this examination. ## No Test Material on This Page ## Section 1: Idioms-Fill in the Blanks Complete each sentence by choosing the best option from the word bank. (1pt each) Word Bank: - a dime a dozen - apple of my eye - every cloud has a silver lining - once in a blue moon - hit the hay - when pigs fly - barking up the wrong tree - cost an arm and a leg - let sleeping dogs lie - let the cat out of the bag 1. If you think I'm the one who broke the vase, you're **barking up the wrong tree**. 2. My daughter is the **apple of my eye**; I cherish her above all else. 3. That new car must have **cost an arm and a leg**; I can't believe how expensive it is! 4. I only get to see my cousin **once in a blue moon** as she lives in another country. 5. I can't believe someone **let the cat out of the bag** about the surprise party before we had a chance to reveal it! 6. I'm exhausted after a long day; I'm ready to **hit the hay** and get some sleep. 7. I'll believe he'll clean his room **when pigs fly**; he never does it without a reminder! 8. Even though the situation seems bad, remember that **every cloud has a silver lining**; there's good in every bad situation. 9. It's best to **let sleeping dogs lie** and not bring up that old argument again. 10. In this market, good quality handmade items are **a dime a dozen**; they're everywhere!. ## Section 2: Informational Reading **Historical Context of Dragonwings**: Read the passage and answer the question by choosing the best option. (2 pts per question) Dragonwings, written by Lawrence Yep, is a poignant novel set in the early 20th century. The book explores the experiences of Chinese immigrants in America. The book is primarily set during a time when Asian immigrants faced significant discrimination and challenges adjusting to life in the United States. This historical context is crucial to understanding the characters' struggles and the themes presented in the story. In 1882, the Chinese Exclusion Act was enacted. This was the first significant law restricting immigration to the United States based on nationality. This legislation was a response to growing anti-Chinese sentiment fueled by economic competition, racial prejudice, and the belief that Chinese laborers were undermining American workers. The Act limited the number of Chinese immigrants allowed into the country and denied them the right to become U.S. citizens. As a result, many Chinese immigrants lived in fear of deportation and faced systemic racism that permeated various aspects of society. During the early 1900s, the Chinese immigrant population concentrated in urban areas, particularly in Chinatowns. Here, they established tight-knit communities. These neighborhoods provided a sense of belonging and cultural continuity amidst a hostile environment. Dragonwings captures this experience through the eyes of Moon Shadow, a young boy who navigates the complexities of maintaining his cultural identity while striving to belong in a new land. The novel also reflects the broader historical context of technological advancements during this period, particularly in aviation. The story intertwines Moon Shadow’s dreams of flight with his father’s aspirations to build an airplane, symbolizing hope and the pursuit of the American Dream. Despite the adversity they face, the characters embody resilience and determination, showcasing the strength of immigrant families in the face of discrimination. Lawrence Yep's Dragonwings illuminates the historical struggles of Chinese Americans, highlighting their perseverance and contributions to American society. By weaving personal narratives into the fabric of history, Yep provides readers with a deeper understanding of the complexities of identity, culture, and acceptance during a transformative time in American history. **Multiple Choice Questions:** 11. What year was the Chinese Exclusion Act enacted? - a) 1875 - b) 1882 - c) 1900 - d) 1910 12. What was the primary purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act? - a) To encourage immigration from China - b) To promote citizenship for Chinese immigrants - c) To restrict immigration from China - d) To increase trade with China 13. How did Chinese immigrants typically cope with discrimination in the early 20th century? - a) By creating tight-knit communities in urban areas - b) By assimilating into American culture - c) By returning to China - d) By avoiding cities altogether 14. What significant theme is explored in Dragonwings? - a) Adventure and exploration - b) The history of aviation - c) The impact of technology on society - d) The immigrant experience and cultural identity 15. Who is the main character in Dragonwings? - a) Moon Shadow - b) Lawrence Yep - c) Uncle Bright Star - d) The narrator mother 16. What aspiration does Moon Shadow’s father have in the story? - a) To become a politician - b) To return to China - c) To build an airplane - d) To start a bussiness 17. What does the airplane symbolize in Dragonwings? - a) Fear and danger - b) Hope and the American Dream - c) Wealth and success - d) Tradition and stability 18. In which area did many Chinese immigrants settle during the early 1900s? - a) Rural farms - b) Suburban neighborhoods - c) Urban Chinatowns - d) Industrial towns 19. What societal issue did Chinese immigrants face during the early 20th century? - a) High employment rates - b) Inclusive immigration policies - c) Lack of cultural identity - d) Systemic racism and discrimination 20. How does Dragonwings contribute to the understanding of Chinese American history? - a) By ignoring historical events - b) By emphasizing personal narratives and struggles - c) By focusing only on economic contributions - d) By presenting a fictionalized account of American history ## Section 3: Multiple-Choice Choosing the best option to answer the questions based on Dragonwings Chapters 1-6. (1 point per question) 21. Who did Windrider help with his horseless carriage? - a) Moon Shadow - b) Mr. Albany - c) Mr. Smith - d) Mr. Alger 22. Whom did Moon Shadow live with in the Middle Kingdom? - a) Grandfather and mother - b) Grandmother and mother - c) Hand clap - d) The company 23. Who does the cooking for the company? - a) White Deer - b) Black Dog - c) Uncle Bright Star - d) Moon Shadow 24. What bad thing happens to Moon Shadow on his first night in America? - a) He gets lost in the city - b) He meets an unfriendly stranger - c) The demons are causing problems - d) He runs out of money 25. How did Windriger meet the “Great Dragon”? - a) In San Fransico - b) In a dream - c) During a storm - d) At a village festival 26. __ is the son of __ (whom?) - a) Uncle Bright Star, Black Dog - b) The dragon king, Windrider - c) Windrider, Mr. Alger - d) Hand Clap, Black Dog 27. Hand Clap is famous for: - a) Telling the truth - b) Being a great leader - c) Exaggerating - making things bigger than they really - d) Building kites 28. Black Dog told a story of a farmer and his wife; this story is a symbol of: - a) The importance of family - b) The struggles of farming life - c) A friendship and loyalty - d) Opium and what it can do to the soul of a person 29. Why did Moon Shadow’s father work in the USA? - a) To escape his past - b) To explore new opportunities - c) To earn money and to provide a better life for his family - d) To learn about the American culture 30. The senior partner of the laundry business is: - a) Mr. Alger - b) Windrider - c) Black Dog - d) Uncle Bright Star 31. What is Windrider famous for back in China? - a) His ability to make great kites - b) His storytelling skills - c) His farming techniques - d) His knowledge of medicine 32. What immoral behaviour caused Windrider to be punished in his dream? - a) He stole food - b) He lied to his friends - c) He tried to put out the sun - d) He disobeyed his parents 33. To Moon Shadow, the men of the company are: - a) Just colleagues - b) His rivals - c) His family, his brothers - more than friends - d) Strangers 34. Does Moon Shadow believe in his father's dream about meeting the Dragon King? - a) No, not at all - b) Yes, very much - c) He is uncertain - d) He thinks it's a silly idea 35. What job does Moon Shadow often do with his father? - a) Collect laundry and drop off clean clothes - b) Deliver groceries - c) Help with farming - d) Teach others 36. When Moon Shadow is outside the Tang Village (Chinatown), he feels: - a) Scared - b) Excited - c) Angry - d) Curious 37. What does Windrider do for the Dragon King? - a) He builds a new palace - b) He finds treasure for the Dragon King - c) He teaches the Dragon King to fly - d) He heals the wing of the Dragon King 38. After the murder, what does the Tiger General tell Windrider he should do? - a) Stay and fight - b) Leave Chinatown - c) Seek revenge - d) Report to the authorities 39. Demons in the story are represented as: - a) Foreign travelers - b) Mythical creatures - c) Unfriendly neighbors - d) The Americans 40. How does Moon Shadow try to protect his father? - a) He jumps in front of the man with the pistol/gun - b) He hides behind a tree - c) He calls for help - d) He confronts the man directly 41. The Tiger General has another name - what is it? - a) The Fire Demon - b) The Shadow Warrior - c) The Water Fairy - d) The Iron Fist 42. Eventually, Windrider gets a job working for: - a) Uncle Bright Star - b) Mr. Alger - c) The Tiger General - d) Black Dog 43. How does Windrider escape from his bedroom when he wants to kill Black Dog? - a) He breaks a window - b) He uses a secret passage - c) He quietly unlocks the door - d) He waits for Lefty to rest 44. Where do Moon Shadow and his father move to? - a) Sunset Boulevard - b) Rodeo Drive - c) Polk Street - d) Melrose Avenue 45. Which relative helped Moon Shadow and Windrider move to their new home? - a) Hand Clap - b) Black Dog - c) White Deer - d) Melon Head ## Dragonwings True or False Questions Chapters 1-6 46. The electric light scares Moon Shadow in Chapter 3. - a) True - b) False 47. Windrider tells Moon Shadow a story about dragons. - a) True - b) False 48. Moon Shadow's point of view of his father changes throughout the book. - a) True - b) False 49. Moon Shadow goes to school with demon boys. - a) True - b) False 50. Red Rabbit is a donkey. - a) True - b) False 51. Grandfather was killed because of his queue. - a) True - b) False 52. Father helped Mr. Alger with horseless. - a)True - b) False 53. Throughout the book, Moon Shadow never encountered any “good” demons. - a) True - b) False 54. Black dog is addicted to opium because he is the leader of the sleepers. - a) True - b) False 55. Windrider’s dream suggests that he will one day become the dragon king. - a) True - b) False ## Dragonwings Vocabulary Chapters 1-6 Multiple Choice ### Chapters 1 and 2 56. What does the word “grunt” refer to? - a) A type of music - b) A low, guttural sound made by a person or animal - c) A type of vegetable - d) A formal greeting 57. Which of the following best defines “strip”? - a) To cover something completely - b) To add color to a surface - c) To decorate with patterns - d) To remove all covering from something 58. What does “ornamentation” mean? - a) Decoration or embellishment - b) The process of making something less attractive - c) A type of structure - d) A method of writing 59. What does it mean if someone is described as “stooped”? - a) Standing tall and proud - b) Leaning forward or bending over - c) Walking quickly - d) Sitting comfortably 60. What is the meaning of “elfin”? - a) Large and intimidating - b) Bright and colorful - c) Strong and powerful - d) Small and delicate 61. What does the word “rigorously” mean? - a) Very carefully and thoroughly - b) In a lazy manner - c) Without any effort - d) In a confusing way 62. What is the meaning of “nimbly”? - a) Slowly and clumsily - b) With no movement - c) In a loud manner - d) With great speed and lightness 63. Which of the following best defines “superior”? - a) Better than others - b) Equal to others - c) Less important - d) The same as everyone else 64. What does it mean if someone “betrays” another person? - a) To help them - b) To keep a secret - c) To be loyal - d) To be disloyal or unfaithful 65. What does the word “devout” mean? - a) Not caring at all - b) Very religious and sincere in belief - c) Angry and upset - d) Indifferent to everything ### Chapters 3 and 4 66. What does the word “bolt” mean? - a) A type of animal - b) A heavy object - c) To run away suddenly - d) A musical instrument 67. What is the meaning of “exuberance”? - a) A feeling of sadness - b) A state of being very happy and full of energy - c) A quiet and calm demeanor - d) A feeling of tiredness 68. Which of the following best defines “fragile”? - a) Very strong and durable - b) Full of energy - c) Heavy and tough - d) Easy to break or damage 69. What does “diameter” refer to? - a) The distance across a circle through its center - b) The distance around a circle - c) The height of a shape - d) The weight of an object 70. What does the word “grudgingly” mean? - a) Happily, and willingly - b) Unwillingly or reluctantly - c) With great excitement - d) Confidently and bravely 71. What does the word “stranded” mean? - a) To be forgotten by others - b) To be surrounded by friends - c) To be traveling with a group - d) To be left in a difficult situation 72. What is the meaning of “oppression”? - a) Freedom and happiness - b) A feeling of joy and celebration - c) The act of keeping someone down or treating them unfairly - d) The establishment of laws that protect individual rights. 73. Which of the following best defines “skeptically”? - a) With a lot of belief and trust - b) In a way that shows doubt or disbelief - c) In joyful and excited manner - d) With great certainty and confidence 74. What does the word “sprawl” mean? - a) To spread out over a large area in an untidy way - b) To sit upright and still - c) To walk in a straight line - d) To jump up and down 75. What does “confrontation” refer to? - a) A friendly conversation - b) A meeting where people agree - c) A situation in which people face each other, often in anger or disagreement - d) A celebration with friends ### Chapters 5 and 6 76. What does the word “spiteful” mean? - a) Kind and caring - b) Filled with hate or desire to hurt others - c) Joyful and happy - d) Friendly and welcoming 77. What is the meaning of “repulsive”? - a) Very attractive and appealing - b) Full of energy and excitement - c) Causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust - d) Pleasant and enjoyable 78. Which of the following best defines “sacrifice”? - a) To give up something important for a greater good - b) To keep everything for oneself - c) To celebrate something special - d) To take something away from others 79. What does the word “frown” mean? - a) To make a sad or displeased expression - b) To smile brightly - c) To laugh loudly - d) To look surprised 80. What does “sneer” refer to? - a) A cheerful smile - b) A look of scorn or contempt - c) A friendly wave - d) A look of surprise 81. What does the word “reluctant” mean? - a) Eager and excited - b) Happy and joyful - c) Unwilling or hesitant to do something - d) Confident and certain 82. What is the meaning of “busted”? - a) Fixed and repaired - b) Celebrated with friends - c) Awarded for good behavior - d) Caught doing something wrong or broken 83. Which of the following best defines “tenement”? - a) A bad apartment building - b) A large park - c) A place for shopping - d) A school building 84. What does the word “methodical” mean? - a) Random and chaotic - b) Very fast and hasty - c) Done in an organized and systematic way - d) Careless and sloppy 85. What does “vigorously” refer to? - a) In a weak or tired manner - b) With great energy and force - c) Slowly and carefully - d) Quietly and softly ## Section 4: Short Answers Read the questions and answer in two full sentences and proper punctuation. (15pts) 86. Describe the relationship between Moon Shadow and his father, when they first meet. (3 pts) 87. How does Windrider’s dream of being a dragon represent his character? (3 pts) 88. Describe the significance of the setting – “Land of the Demons” and what it symbolizes in the lives of the Lee family. (3 pts) 89. What does Moon Shadow learn about the importance of family and community in the early chapters? (3 pts) 90. How does Black Dog’s addiction in Chapter 5 of “Dragonwings” affect his relationships with others? (3 pts) ## Section 5: Poetry Read the questions and answer by choosing the best option. (2 pts per question) **BY EMILY DICKINSON** “Hope' is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all – And sweetest – in the Gale – is heard – And sore must be the storm – That could abash the little Bird That kept so many warm – I’ve heard it in the chillest land – And on the strangest Sea – Yet never – in Extremity, It asked a crumb – of me. **Multiple Choice Questions** 91. What is the “thing with feathers” a metaphor for in the poem? - a) Love - b) Hope - c) Freedom - d) Joy 92. What does the phrase “never stops – at all” suggest about hope? - a) It is unending and persistent - b) It is exhausting - c) It is unpredictable - d) It is unnecessary 93. What imagery is presented in the line “I’ve heard it in the chillest - d) Movement 94. What does the phrase “It asked a crumb - of me” suggest about hope? - a) It demands a lot - b) It is selfish - c) It is ungrateful - d) It requires little in return 95. What emotional tone does the poem convey regarding hope? - a) Pessimistic - b) Joyful and uplifting - c) Uninterested - d) Angry