IRONY QUIZ – LEVEL 2

The Open Window, The Ransom of Red Chief, The Sniper, The Lottery, The Gift of the Magi

Part I
Directions: Match each appositive to its appropriate character. Mark the letter on your answer
sheet.
1. Sam A. An unfortunate victim of bad luck/fate
2. Mr. Frampton Nuttel B. A caring and selfless husband
3. Bill C. A wild and terrifying child
4. Republican Sniper D. A nervous and paranoid man
5. Old Man Warner E. A cunning criminal
6. Vera Sappleton F. A loving and thoughtful wife
7. Jim Young G. A soldier fighting in a civil war
8. “Red Chief” H. A grumpy, stubborn man
9. Tessie Hutchinson I. An abused, mentally-broken man
10. Della Young J. A devious and creative young woman

Part II
Directions: Match each word from the Word Bank to its correct place. There are 5 extra words.

Brute Constable Provisions Pariah Treacherous

Gravely Boisterous Paraphernalia Garment Adornments
Covet Ascetic Paroxysm Concussion Parapet

1. An outcast, unwanted by society

2. Stockade, fortifications
3. A large, aggressive, dim-witted person
4. Energetic, lively, active
5. Spasm, seizure, fit
6. A heavy shock, jolt, or impact
7. Dangerous, hazardous, traitorous
8. To want, to crave, to desire
9. Supplies, necessities, requirements
10. Seriously, grimly, sternly

Part III
Directions: Identify which of the three types of irony each situation is. Write the correct type of
irony on your answer sheet. (Verbal, Dramatic, or Situational)
1. Colin and Cole spent all winter learning how to surf at an indoor training facility. During their
first surfing session of the summer, Cole breaks his board and Colin is eaten by a shark.
2. “Way to go, strongman,” Mr. J mutters, as he watches Jayson struggle to pick up the tiny
paperclip.
3. Bobby claims his dog ate his homework, but Mr. J saw Bobby use it as ammo for his spitballs
in science class.
4. “Nick M! Stop being so darn loud!” Mr. J roared, as Nick M stared at him with wide eyes, like
a frightened bunny rabbit.
5. Sam and Ben stayed up all night studying, and felt extremely prepared for their Spanish test.
However, when they got to KPMS the next day, a meteorite had crashed and destroyed it.
6. Brody told Nick K that he couldn’t come to his tea party because he had too much homework.
However, the audience knows Brody, Bryce, and Patrick had plans to try on pink, pretty princess
dresses together at the mall.
7. Bella and Lauren are filming a video segment about kindness for the morning announcements.
When they see Timmy, Dylan S, and Chidi walk by, the two girls beat the boys up, steal their
lunch money, and shove them into lockers.
8. Ty and Tirhake are up on stage while Jovan, Derek, and Ethan are in the audience. Ty and
Tirhake are doing mean impressions of Ms. M and teasing her, yet Jovan, Derek, and Ethan can
see Ms. M standing backstage, angrily watching them, and about to stomp on them both.
9. “Tommy, you were so well behaved and quiet today!” exclaimed Mr. J, his face red with rage,
as he hoisted Tommy up and threw him out the classroom window into a snowbank.
10. Mr. J, an awesome, perfect ELA teacher, makes an obvious mistak3 on the irony quiz. How
embarrassing!
Part IV
Directions: Answer each of the multiple-choice questions. Write the correct letter on your
answer sheet.
1. What was ironic about the ending of “The Ransom of Red Chief”?
A. The boy enjoyed being kidnapped
B. The boy beat up two grown men
C. The kidnappers wanted to keep the boy
D. The kidnappers had to pay to return the boy

2. What was ironic about the ending of “The Open Window”?

A. Mr. Nuttel loves ghost stories
B. Mrs. Sappleton’s husband came back from the dead
C. Mr. Nuttel was trapped in a grave by wild dogs in India
D. Mr. Nuttel went to the country to relax, but was scared witless

3. What was ironic about the ending of “The Sniper”?

A. He hated war, but was good at it
B. He was nearsighted, but a trained sniper
C. The man he killed was his brother
D. He was killed by a sniper himself

4. What was ironic about the ending of “The Lottery”?

A. Tessie could live the rest of her life happily
B. The town needed a sacrifice in order to be prosperous
C. “Winning” the lottery was a bad thing that no one wanted
D. Tessie wanted to sacrifice her own children over herself

5. What was ironic about the ending of “The Gift of the Magi”?
A. They both gave the perfect gift
B. Love is the greatest gift of all
C. Their gifts were overly expensive
D. They both gave gifts the other could not use

6. What mysterious object was the symbol of “winning” “The Lottery”?

A. The old, battered, black trunk
B. A pile of rocks
C. A black dot
D. A slip of paper
7. What was “Red Chief’s” real name in the “The Ransom of Red Chief”?
A. Davey
B. Billy
C. Sammy
D. Johnny

8. Which country does “The Sniper” take place in?

A. England
B. United States of America
C. Ireland
D. France

9. What was so special about the watch in “The Gift of the Magi”?
A. It belonged to Stella’s father and was a wedding present
B. It belonged to Jim’s father and his grandfather
C. It was the first present Stella ever gave to him
D. It was the only family heirloom they had left

10. Who recommended that Mr. Nuttel should visit the calming countryside in “The Open
Window”?
A. His wife
B. His mother
C. His doctor
D. His sister-in-law

Part V
Directions: Provide a NEW and ORIGINAL example of irony for the five situations below. Be
sure to explain yourself fully so that it clearly shows the type of irony asked for. You may not
reuse, recycle, or slightly alter any of the above examples.
1. Verbal Irony 4. Dramatic Irony
2. Dramatic Irony 5. Situational Irony
3. Situational Irony

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-Mr. J