Mock literature test 4H IB 2022-23

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Mock literature test 4H-IB

First some information on the test:

60 minutes

No novel or other aids allowed.

Answer the questions in English.

No points will be deducted for grammar or spelling errors.

Mock literature test 4H-IB

The questions in this test are about the following literary works:

Novel:                   Born a Crime

Short stories:    Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel’s Coat

                                Button, Button

                                The Most Dangerous Game

                                Death by Scrabble

Literary Terms

Explain what a 'protagonist' is in literary terms. (1p)

Who is the protagonist in the Most Dangerous Game? Explain why. (1p)

Describe Mrs. Bixby's character. Give two character traits and support these with examples from the story

Would you say that the characters in 'Death by Scrabble' have a good marriage? Explain your answer.

Explain what a 'theme' is in literary terms. (1p)

What is the theme in Button Button? Explain why. (1p)

Why couldn t Trevor get Babiki out of the car?

Why did Trevor and his mother write letters to each other?

What does the title 'Born a Crime' mean