David and Goliath-Section 6 Quiz

Read the following stanza from "Casey at the Bat."

And now the leather-covered sphere came hurtling through the air.

And Casey stood a-watching it in haughty grandeur there.

Close by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped-

"That aint' my style," said Casey. "Strike One!" the umpire said.

How would you describe Casey's attitude as he watched the first pitch?

• arrogant

• angry

• determined

• humble

Read the following stanza from "Casey at the Bat."

Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright,

The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light.

And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout,

But there is no joy in Mudville-might Casey has struck out.

How does the word choice in this stanza contribute to the meaning and the tone of the poem?

• It reflects that Casey wanted to strike out so that his team would lose.

• It describes the disappointment that Casey's arrogance caused.

• It shows the happiness that the people felt because of Casey's win.

• It suggests that everyone in Mudville was happy that Casey made a fool of himself

Read the following stanza. Then answer the questions that follow.

But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,

And Blake, the much despised, tore the cover off the ball;

And when the dust had lifted, and men saw what had occurred,

There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.

Part A: What does the phrase, "tore the cover off the ball" mean?

• Blake got mad when the ball fell apart.

• Blake had a temper tantrum.

• Blake hit the ball so that no one could catch it.

• Blake hit the ball and it ripped.

Read the following stanza. Then answer the questions that follow.

But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,

And Blake, the much despised, tore the cover off the ball;

And when the dust had lifted, and men saw what had occurred,

There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.

Part B: Which of the following phrases from the excerpt best supports the answer in Part A?

• "And Blake, the much despised, tore the cover off the ball."

• "And when the dust had lifted, and men saw what had occurred."

• "But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all."

• "There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third."

Consider the poem, "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer.

What overall message is the author trying to convey? Select the 2 best answers.

• When you are confident, you will always win.

• There is a consequence to arrogance.

• Do not overlook the underdog.

• Strength is more important than ability.

• It can be dangerous to be overconfident.

Consider the text "The Story of David and Goliath."

What details does the author present to describe the main characters in the story?

Match each detail statement to the character it describes by choosing the correct letter in the column. Each column should have three responses.

David

• "...come out from the line of Philistines and started boasting as usual

• "He took care of his father's sheep."

• "...from the town of Gath and was over nine feet tall..."

• "...and ran up to the battle line to ask his brothers if they were well."

• "...when one of them is dragged off by a lion or a bear, I go after it and beat the wild animal..."

Consider the text "The Story of David and Goliath."

What details does the author present to describe the main characters in the story?

Match each detail statement to the character it describes by choosing the correct letter in the column. Each column should have three responses.

Goliath

• "...I'm the best soldier in our army..."

• "He took care of his fathers' sheep..."

• "...come out from the line of Philistines and started boasting as usual."

• "...and ran up to the battle line to ask his brothers if they were well."

• "...from the town of Gath and was over nine feet tall..."

Part A: Consider the story of "David and Goliath." What is the overall message the author is trying to convey?

• Never engage in a fight with someone bigger than you.

• Warriors are needed to lead the weak.

• Only the big and strong survive.

• If you believe in yourself, you can accomplish anything.

Part B: Which of the following details from the text best supports the answer in Part A?

• "You've come out to fight me with a sword and a spear and a dagger. But I've come out to fight you in the name of the Lord All-Powerful."

• "Come on! When I’m finished with you, I’ll feed you to the birds and wild animals!"

• “When Goliath started forward, David ran toward him.”

• “When the Philistines saw what had happened to their hero, they started running away.”