IB English A; End of year quiz

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IB English A; End of year quiz

Quiz rules

• Form groups of 3 people
• Think of a team name and use one computer
• The questions are about everything we did this year 

Which of the following is NOT an assessment in IB Lang. & Lit?

1. Paper 1
2. The Individual Oral
3. The Written Task
4. Paper 2

How long do SL students have to write in the Paper 1 exam?

1. 2 hours 15 minutes
2. 1 hour 15 minutes
3. 2 hours
4. 1 hour 30 minutes

Which students have to write a 1200-1500 word essay?

Who takes the Individual Oral?

1. SL students only
2. HL students only
3. Both SL & HL students
4. Neither SL nor HL

How many areas of explorations are there?

1. 3
2. 4
3. 5
4. 6

Which is NOT an area of exploration?

1. Time & Space
2. Intertextuality
3. Global Issues
4. Readers, writers and texts

Which of the following is NOT a global area?

1. Politics, power & justice
2. Time, space & intertextuality
3. Science, technology and the natural world
4. Art, creativity and the natural world

Open-Minded

Principled

Thinker

Risk-Taker

Knowledgeable

be honest and true

take on new perspectives

try new experiences

learn and understand

contemplate and ponder

Inquirer

Balanced

Caring

Communicator

Reflective

wonder and question

show kindness

think back

Express your thoughts and listen to others

create time for different interests

Literary Works

What year was Macbeth believed to have been written?

1. 1599
2. 1623
3. 1666
4. 1715

In which country is the play primarily set?

How does Lady Macbeth convince her husband to commit the murder?

1. By appealing to his ambition and masculinity
2. By threatening to leave him
3. By promising him great riches
4. By reminding him of his loyalty to the king

What is the famous line spoken by Macbeth when he learns of his wife's death?

1. "Is this a dagger which I see before me?"
2. "Double, double toil and trouble"
3. "Out, out, brief candle!"
4. "Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow"

What is the final fate of Macbeth?

1. He is beheaded
2. He is hanged
3. He is poisoned
4. He is slain in battle

Who ultimately kills Macbeth in the play?

1. Macduff
2. Malcolm
3. Banquo
4. Ross

In the short story "Harrison Bergeron," what is the main purpose of the government's handicap system? (1 word)

What is the central theme of the short story "EPICAC"?

1. The dangers of artificial intelligence
2. The power of love and human connection
3. The importance of scientific progress
4. The pursuit of personal happiness

Which short story from the collection explores the theme of overpopulation and birth control?

1. "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow"
2. "The Euphio Question"
3. "Welcome to the Monkey House"
4. "Deer in the Works"

In "Who Am I This Time?", what is the main conflict the protagonist faces?

1. Showing his personality/himself
2. Balancing his work and personal life
3. Overcoming stage fright
4. Finding true love

What is the conclusion of the short story "The Euphio Question"?

1. The Euphio signal is deemed safe for human consumption.
2. The Euphio signal is destroyed, and society returns to normal.
3. The Euphio signal is weaponized for military purposes.
4. The Euphio signal causes widespread addiction and chaos.

Which theme is central to the play's examination of societal norms and expectations?

1. Individual versus society
2. Truth and lies
3. Fate and destiny
4. Education and enlightenment

What does the title "A Doll's House" imply about Nora's role in society?

1. She is a plaything controlled by others.
2. She is a powerful figurehead.
3. She is a housewife who loves dolls.
4. She is a puppet master in life.

What is the symbolic significance of the tarantella dance in the play?

1. It foreshadows Dr. Rank's illness.
2. It signifies Torvald's dominance over Nora.
3. It symbolizes Mrs. Linde's hidden agenda.
4. It represents Nora's rebellion against societal norms.

In "A Doll's House," what is the symbolic significance of birds, e.g. the Christmas tree ornaments shaped like birds?

1. Birds symbolize Torvald's control and dominance over Nora
2. Birds foreshadow the arrival of a new character in the play.
3. Birds represent freedom and escape from societal constraints.
4. Birds signify Nora's desire for motherhood and nurturing.

How does the play end?

1. Nora leaves her family to start a new life.
2. Torvald forgives Nora and they reconcile.
3. Dr. Rank reveals his love for Nora.
4. Nora decides to commit suicide.