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Tarzan Multiple Choice Practice

Quiz by Melissa

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  • Q1
    Why would the author include the phrase, "...for he had partially grasped, in a hazy, nebulous way..." in his characterization of Tarzan?
    to illuminate Tarzan's childishness
    to highlight Tarzan's innate intelligence
    to exemplify Tarzan's illiteracy
    to reflect Tarzan's quiet solitude
    120s
  • Q2
    What inference about the author′s beliefs on reading can be drawn from “An Excerpt from Tarzan of the Apes?”
    The author believes that reading is a sign of curiosity and intelligence, and consequently, places a very high value on the ability to read.
    The author believes that reading is a difficult and time-consuming task, and therefore, is not really worth the effort.
    The author believes that reading is important for most people but that it is not a useful skill for someone like Tarzan.
    The author believes that reading is simple enough that it can be taught to apes.
    120s
  • Q3
    Which sentence from “An Excerpt from Tarzan of the Apes” is the best indicator that Tarzan was not raised in a conventional setting?
    “All of these he examined, but the pictures caught his fancy most, though the strange little bugs which covered the pages where there were no pictures excited his wonder and deepest thought.”
    “Tarzan was anxious to return to the cabin and continue his investigations of its wondrous contents.”
    “Slowly he turned the pages, scanning the pictures and the text for a repetition of the combination B-O-Y.”
    “No longer did he feel shame for his hairless body or his human features, for now his reason told him that he was of a different race from his wild and hairy companions.”
    120s
  • Q4
    What does Tarzan′s description of letters as “strange little bugs which covered the pages where there were no pictures” reveal about him?
    that he has difficulty seeing small objects
    that he has never before seen writing or inscriptions of any kind
    that he has seen some oddly shaped insects in the jungle where he lives
    that he has a very limited imagination
    120s
  • Q5
    Which quote from the passage best highlights Tarzan's perseverance?
    "From then on his progress was rapid. With the help of the great dictionary and the active intelligence of a healthy mind ..."
    "... but the pictures caught his fancy most, though the strange little bugs which covered the pages where there were no pictures excited his wonder and deepest thought."
    "He did not accomplish it in a day, or in a week, or in a month, or in a year; but slowly, very slowly, he learned after he had grasped the possibilities..."
    "Tarzan was anxious to return to the cabin and continue his investigations of its wondrous contents."
    120s
  • Q6
    How do Tarzan's emotions illustrate a theme of the passage?
    His complacency and considerate nature show the reader that good things come to those who wait.
    His tenacity and patience show the reader that hard work pays off.
    His shame and lack of knowledge show the reader that ignorance is unpleasant.
    His optimism and reflection show the reader that any goal can be reached.
    30s
  • Q7
    In the fourth paragraph, the word riveted could best be replaced with the word
    tired
    bored
    fascinated
    happy
    120s

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