Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-B MIMAROPA
Schools Division of Palawan
PINAGLABANAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOOL
Pinaglabanan, Quezon, Palawan
First Quarter Examination in
ENGLISH 8
SY: 2025-2026
Name: _____________________________________________ Score: ___________________
Grade & Section: _________________________________ Date: ____________________
[Link] CHOICE. Choose the letter of the correct answer from the choices.
Directions: Read the questions carefully and shade the letter that corresponds to your answer.
(IF POSSIBLE, NO ERASURE)
1. Which of the following best defines 'character' in a literary text?
A. The sequence of events in a story B. The time and place of a story
C. The person or figure in a story D. The conflict in a story
2. What is the role of a major character in a story
A. Provides comic relief B. Adds suspense
C. Drives the plot forward D. Acts as background
3. In the story 'The Lion Makers,' what lesson is conveyed?
A. Intelligence is better than knowledge B. Knowledge is superior to wisdom
C. Teamwork always works D. Reading brings wisdom
4. What does a flat character usually exhibit?
A. Complex personality B. One or two traits
C. Character growth D. A mysterious nature
5. What kind of character is the 'fourth Brahman' in 'The Lion Makers'?
A. Foolish B. Sensible C. Arrogant D. Unskilled
6. Why is it important to study Afro-Asian literature?
A. To memorize dates B. To learn science
C. To understand different cultures D. To compare myths
7. Which of the following best defines a theme?
A. Setting of the story B. Time period
C. Message or lesson D. Story title
8. A short story is narrated by a character who uses 'I' and 'me.' What point of view is used?
A. Second Person B. Third Person Omniscient
C. First Person D. Third Person Limited
9. Which best shows conflict of character vs. nature?
A. A boy struggles to win a school contest B. A girl fights a storm to save her
family
C. A man argues with his boss D. A student lies to his teacher
10. Which of the following is the climax of a story?
A. The beginning where we meet the characters
B. The point where the conflict reaches its peak
C. The end where problems are resolved
D. A flashback from a past event
11. Which part of the plot includes background information?
A. Rising Action B. Climax C. Exposition D. Resolution
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12. Which event shows a resolution in a story?
A. The king announces a war
B. The hero defeats the villain and returns home
C. The villain plans his next attack
D. A new conflict is introduced
13. What historical event influences the setting of the short story 'Spring Silkworms'?
A. The Great Depression
B. The American Revolution
C. The war between Japan and China in the 1930s
D. The Cold War
14. How does the setting of 'Spring Silkworms' affect the story's characters?
A. It forces them to leave their village
B. It gives them a luxurious life
C. It creates conflict and pressure due to poverty and war
D. It leads them to start a business
15. What best describes the role of silk in the lives of the villagers in 'Spring Silkworms'?
A. It is used only for decoration
B. It is a major source of income and survival
C. It is a tradition passed down for generations
D. It is a luxury item they cannot afford
16. Which of the following is an example of deixis in literature?
A. A metaphor about love B. The use of past tense
C. The phrase 'here and now' D. Dialogue between characters
17. Why is historical context important when analyzing a story?
A. It helps identify the author
B. It gives readers background to understand characters and events better
C. It shows the number of chapters
D. It helps find grammatical errors
18. How does metaphor deepen the meaning of a poem?
A. By comparing similar objects
B. By describing sounds
C. By comparing unlike things symbolically
D. By showing rhyme
19. What distinguishes simile from metaphor in poetic language?
A. Simile uses ‘like’ or ‘as’, metaphor does not
B. Metaphor uses rhyme, simile does not
C. Simile is more complex
D. Metaphor is simpler and always longer
20. Why are figures of speech essential in poetry?
A. They provide exact meaning B. They add depth and creativity
C. They remove emotion D. They create confusion
21. What is the effect of using personification in a poem?
A. It makes non-human things act human
B. It changes the form C. It affects spelling D. It adds rhyme only
22. What is the meaning of the word 'symbolism' in literature?
A. A direct statement B. A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
C. Using symbols to represent ideas D. A sound effect used in poems
23. What does the river symbolize in the poem by Langston Hughes?
A. A literal water source B. A passage to freedom
C. Historical knowledge and experience D. A source of conflict
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24. The line 'My soul has grown deep like the rivers' is an example of which literary device?
A. Simile B. Hyperbole C. Antithesis D. Metaphor
25. What does the allusion 'I bathed in the Euphrates' suggest?
A. A connection to African roots B. A dreamlike memory
C. A geographical direction D. A reference to war
26. Which of the following best describes the mood of the poem 'The Negro Speaks of
Rivers'?
A. Joyful B. Nostalgic C. Angry D. Humorous
27. How does the historical reference to Abe Lincoln strengthen the poem?
A. It shows the poet is American
B. It links the poem to African-American struggles
C. It praises political leaders
D. It adds historical confusion
28. What literary element is shown in the phrase 'I’ve known rivers ancient as the world'?
A. Simile B. Allusion C. Symbolism D. Hyperbole
29. What is the general theme of 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers'?
A. Identity and pride B. Migration and journey
C. Conflict and pain D. Nature and humanity
30. Why is analyzing historical and sociocultural context important in literature?
A. To confuse the readers
B. To ignore literary themes
C. To better understand the message and theme
D. To criticize other cultures
TEST II. TRUE OR FALSE. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect.
TRUE 31. Characters are the people, animals, or figures in a story.
FALSE 32. The main character is always the antagonist.
FALSE 33. Afro-Asian literature includes only stories from Africa.
TRUE 34. The Panchatantra is a classic example of Afro-Asian literature.
TRUE 35. Flat characters usually play supporting roles.
TRUE 36. A dynamic character undergoes significant changes.
FALSE 37. Allusion directly states facts without implying other works.
TRUE 38. The poem 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers' uses historical references.
TRUE 39. Understanding context helps us grasp the deeper meaning of a poem.
TRUE 40. A fable often teaches a moral lesson using animals.
TEST III. ENUMERATION. Identify what is being described. Choose your answer from the word
bank.
A. Static Character B. Characterization C. The Lion Makers D. Afro-Asian Literature
E. Exposition F. Character Vs. Character G. Rhyme H. Speaker
I. Short Story J. Mood
B 41. A literary term that refers to the qualities and traits of a character.
A 42. A character who remains unchanged throughout the story.
C 43. A story from Indian folklore about four Brahmans with different talents.
D 44. The kind of literature that reflects the cultures of Africa and Asia.
E 45. This part of the story introduces the setting and characters.
F 46. A type of conflict where a character struggles with another character.
G 47. The repetition of similar ending sounds in lines of poetry.
H 48. The central voice or character through which the poem is told.
I 49. A literary genre that tells a fictional narrative.
J 50. The emotional atmosphere in a story or poem.
“Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do.”
Prepared by: Checked by:
ELJOHN C. TIMBANGAN MA. TERESA M. RAMOS
English Teacher School Head │HT III
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