THIRD QUARTER SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 10

Name:_________________________________ Date:_______________________
Gr. & Section:__________________________ Score:______________________

I. Identify the elements of the story describe in the following items. Write the letter of the correct
answer.

Setting b. Characters c. Plot d. Conflict e. Theme f. Antagonist

_______1. This is an element of the story that refers to the people or person who faces the
conflict in the story.
________2. This is an element of the story that refers to place and time the story happens.
________3. This is an element of the story that narrates the sequence of the story.
________4. This is an element of the story that refers to the central idea of the story.
________5. This is the struggle of the protagonist that he needs to face. This gives the sense and
highlight of the story.

II-A. Read the following statements and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the correct
answer on the space before each item.

_____ 6. He is the proponent of Marxism.

A. Edgar Allan Poe
B. Edward Albee
C. Karl Marx
D. Guy de Maupassant
_____ 7. Which among the following statements is a relying principle in Marxism?
A. Behavior must be fair and just.
B. Class struggle is the basic pattern in history.
C. Sexual violence must end and sexual freedom must start.
D. Consider the time period from which literature sprang.
_____ 8. Which among the following points is not used in a Marxist literary criticism?
A. Moral judgement rather than formal principles.
B. Technique of the author in using the social conflicts.
C. Social classes that constitute the setting of the story.
D. Author’s idea about the prevailing social issue like oppression.
_____ 9. Which among the following scenarios in the play The Zoo Story shows Marxism?
A. Peter asked Jerry about his stories.
B. Peter sitting on the bench while reading a book.
C. Jerry started telling unusual stories of befriending to Peter.
D. Jerry accepted his death and wiped Peter’s fingerprints on the knife.
_____ 10. This is one of the prevailing issues that is usually present in Marxist literary texts.
A. Class struggle
B. Gender inequality
C. Racial discrimination
D. Substance abuse

II-B. Choose the appropriate adverb to use in the following sentences. Write the letter of the
correct answer before the number.

_____11. Lucas __________ buys his coloring materials at the bookstore.

A. usual B. usually C. usualy
_____12. She will enroll in an Art workshop __________.
A. last year B. yesterday C. next month
_____13. His mother was __________ proud of his amazing sculptures that she showed them to
their neighbors.
A. too B. never C. a bit
_____14. Maria cried happy tears when her teacher praised her colorful drawings _________.
A. during the school B. at the school C. of the school
_____15. He sketched a portrait of his father __________.
A. quickly B. quick C. quickness

II-C. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

16. There were a few leaves on the vine outside the window
because_________________?
A. people were picking the leaves B. their neighbour was using the leaves in the painting
C. the wind was blowing the leaves away D. vines only have a few leaves
17. Sue said,”Never mind the leaves, think about yourself.” Never mind
means __________?
A.think about B. ask about C. don’t think about D. don’t ask about
18. What was surprising after the storm?
A. The sound of the rain tapping at the window. B. The wind was howling. C. Joanna
wanted to die. D. The last leaf was still on the vine.
19. A hermit is a person who ___________?
A. lives in Greenwich VillageB. lives with a prolonged illness C. works as a fisherman
D. lives alone in a secluded spot
20. The conflict in “The Last Leaf” is ______________?
A. Johnsy loses the will to live. B. Mr. Behrman will not pose for a portrait. C. Sue’s lack
of concern for Johnsy.D. The last leaf will not fall.

III. Directions: Read the test carefully. Choose the correct answer from the choices.

21. This is a method of interpreting and analyzing a literary piece that focuses on contrasting
ideas and show how they relate to the whole structure.
A. Structuralism B. Formalism C. Element
22. It views literature as a unique form of human knowledge that needs to be examined on its
own terms. A. Structuralism B. Formalism C. Element
23. It shows the beginning of the conflict, how the character faces the conflict, and the effect of
the character’s action toward the conflict or how the conflict is solved.
A. Plot B. Setting C. Conflict
24. Refers to time and place the story takes place. This includes weather condition and social
condition. A. Literary Criticism B. Setting C. Conflict
25. the evaluation, analysis, description or interpretation of literary works.
A. Literary Criticism B. Setting C. Conflict