Chapter Test in English 10

NAME:_____________________________________
SECTION: ____________________
KNOWLEDGE
I.
Match the words under column A with their descriptors under column B.
Write only the letter.
A
1. Arachne
2. Athena
3. Hubris
4. Tone
5. Mood

B
A. She is the goddess of wisdom who punished Arachne for her
arrogance.
B. This is the emotions evoked on the readers by reading the literary
work.
C. This refers to the treatment of the author to the literary work.
D. She is the weaver of Greece famous for her elaborate and
sophisticated weaving
E. This Greek words means excessive arrogance or pride.

II. A. Choose the word from the box which matches the definition listed below.
Embroider
obstinacy
noose
obscure
shrivelled
1. The state of being difficult to remedy, relieve, or subdue
2. Not known to most people or difficult to understand
3. Something similar to a loop
4. To sew a design on a piece of cloth
5. wrinkled or dried up
B. Using the definitions above, classify them whether they are dictionary
meaning or meaning by context clue. If it is a dictionary meaning, write
Arachne; if it is a meaning through context clue, write Athena.
1. The state of being difficult to remedy, relieve, or subdue
2. Not known to most people or difficult to understand
3. Something similar to a loop
4. To sew a design on a piece of cloth
5. Wrinkled or dried up
III. A. Choose the correct conjunction for the following sentences. Write the word
on your paper.
1. I visit the Grand Canyon _________ I go to Arizona. (once, whenever, wherever)
2. _________ you win first place, you will receive a prize. (wherever, if, unless)
3. You wont pass the test _________ you study. (when, if, unless)
B. Identify parenthetical expression used in the following sentences. Write the
word or phrase on your paper.
1. Fang, in fact, was furious.
2. But, of course, Miss Hiss was amused.
3. Jumbo, it seems, prefers peanuts in soy sauce.
C. Identify conjunctive adverb used in the following sentences. Write the
answer on your paper.
1. Jason did not study; hence, he failed the test.
2. You can go when the chores are done; otherwise, you will miss the party.
3. We took blankets for the picnic; also, Sally brought food

UNDERSTANDING
Literature.Read each item carefully and analyze what each asks for. Write the letter of
your choice on your paper.
1. This is the tragic flaw in Arachnes character.
a. pride
b. forgiving
c. kindness d. impatient
2. What tone is used in the selection Arachne?
a. Sympathetic
b. Sympathetic
c. Glorifying d. Merciful
3. The following are possible moods of the story Arachne, except one. Which is it?
a. Happy for the fate of the two lovers

b. Sympathy for the main characters misfortune

c. Satisfaction for the punishment of bad deeds
d. Sadness for the main characters failure to change her attitude
4. What is the dominant conflict in the story, Orpheus?
a. Man vs. Man b. Man vs. Himself c. Man vs. Nature
d. Man vs. Society
5. The main theme for the story Arachne is?
a. Excessive pride leads to ones downfall.
c. Honesty is the best policy.
b. Love knows no boundaries.
d. Comparing oneself to God is not
good.

PROCESS
A. Match the events from the story Orpheus with their corresponding parts in
the plot.
Climax
Exposition
Resolution
Falling Action
Rising Action
________1. Arachne challenged the old woman who, in fact, was actually Athena, into a
challenge to determine who between them is the better weaver.
________2. Arachne was turned into a spider and all other spiders descended from her. She
became a reminder also never to compare oneself to a god/goddess.
________3. Due to her overwhelming and increasing fame, Arachne became very proud of
herself, claiming no one to be equal or better than her ability.
________4. Once upon a time in Greece, a woman, gifted neither in beauty nor wealth,
became very famous for her extraordinary ability in weaving.
________5. Athena and Arachne sat down on their looms and started weaving. Arachne,
standing to lose, wove an image in insult to the Greek gods and goddesses. For
this, Athena cursed her.
B. Complete the story map below by supplying the correct information from
the story, Arachne.
Main Character

Setting

1.

2. Place3. TimeTitle of the

Story

Problem
5.

4.

Solution
6.

GOOD LUCK!

Prepared by:
NOEL EPHRAIM R. ANTIGUA
SST-I