More Than a Match: Unit 9 Test Review

How does the setting of the road between Here and There influence the events of the play?

• The road helps the Wise One prove his intelligence by tricking the giant.
• The road provides a place where the giant can challenge travelers.
• The road makes it easier for the King to send warriors to battle.
• The road forces the Queen to leave the palace and help solve the problem.

How does the playwright’s use of dialogue in lines where the Giant speaks contribute to the mood of the drama?

• The Giant’s dialogue emphasizes his kindness to create a reassuring mood.
• The Giant’s dialogue shows his aggression to create a tense mood.
• The Giant’s dialogue highlights his confusion to create a humorous mood.
• The Giant’s dialogue reveals his loneliness to create a sorrowful mood.

Read the section where the Wise One offers the Giant bread. What can the reader infer based on this interaction?

• The Wise One is testing the Giant’s strength.
• The Wise One wants to prove he can defeat the Giant in combat.
• The Wise One understands that kindness is the best way to outmatch the Giant.
• The Wise One is trying to distract the Giant while he sneaks past.

In what way do the actions of the Giant in his challenges develop the plot?

• They cause the King to seek advice from the Wise One.
• They cause the Queen to take control of the kingdom.
• They allow the warriors to gain confidence in their abilities.
• They make the Wise One stop traveling from Here to There.

How does the Wise One’s realization about the Giant contribute to the resolution of the drama?

• He discovers the Giant is actually just a reflection of the warriors.
• He learns that the Giant only challenges those who act aggressively.
• He realizes that the Giant is unbeatable and decides to surrender.
• He figures out that the Giant can be outmatched through intelligence rather than force.

What prediction can the reader make about the Giant’s behavior after the story ends?

• The Giant will continue to block the road, forcing travelers to fight.
• The Giant will become the King’s new royal advisor.
• The Giant will only challenge those who are aggressive, helping the wise pass through.
• The Giant will leave the road forever, no longer challenging travelers.

Read the Wise One’s dialogue when he learns about the Giant. How does this line support a major theme of the drama?

• By emphasizing that people must prove their strength to be successful.
• By highlighting the idea that wisdom and kindness can overcome force.
• By showing that rulers should always listen to their warriors.
• By suggesting that every problem should be solved with a battle.

What does the dialogue of the King throughout the play reveal about his character?

• He is brave and makes quick decisions.

• He relies too much on his Councillors for advice.
• He secretly wants to fight the Giant himself.
• He does not care about what happens to his people.

The Great Puzzle Challenge

(1) Every year, the students at Hilltop Middle School participate in a school-wide puzzle challenge. (2) The event, which has been held for over ten years, is one of the most popular activities in the school. (3) Students gather in teams, and they have to solve a series of difficult logic puzzles in order to win prizes. (4) Some of the puzzles is so difficult that even teachers can’t solve them!

Which revision should be made to sentence 4 to correct the error?

• Change 'is' to 'are'.
• Change 'solve' to 'solving'.
• Add a comma after 'hard'

• Change 'difficult' to 'difficulty'.

The Great Puzzle Challenge

(1) Every year, the students at Hilltop Middle School participate in a school-wide puzzle challenge. (2) The event, which has been held for over ten years, is one of the most popular activities in the school. (3) Students gather in teams, and they have to solve a series of difficult logic puzzles in order to win prizes. (4) Some of the puzzles is so difficult that even teachers can’t solve them!

Which sentence can BEST follow and support sentence 3?

• Many students enjoy competing against their friends.
• The challenge usually happens at the end of the school year.
• There are many schools that host different kinds of competitions.
• This event has a long history of bringing students together to think critically.