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Department of Education
REGION IV–A – CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF LIPA CITY
LIPA CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
LIPA CITY, BATANGAS
Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer by shading the letter in the
square bracket that corresponds with your answer on the provided answer sheet.
A. Hamish and her bedroom window have giant scratches from the other mother's hand
B. The other mother's hand writes Coraline writes a message
C. The other mother comes to the real world and confronts Coraline
D. Coraline goes back to talk to the other mother
6. How does Coraline's life change when she returns to the real world with her parents?
A. Coraline learns to dance
B. Coraline appreciates her parents more even though they haven't changed
C. Coraline moves in with Ms. Spink and Ms. Forcible
D. Coraline ignores her parents when they ask her questions
7. How does Coraline react when her other father attacks her?
A. She pulls out his remaining button eye then runs up the stairs
B. She lets him chase her around in circles in the basement
C. She does something else
D. She hides behind the curtains
8. How does Coraline react when her other father attacks her?
A. She pulls out his remaining button eye then runs up the stairs
B. She lets him chase her around in circles in the basement
C. She does something else
D. She hides behind the curtains
9. When Coraline sees her other father in the basement, he tells her to run then tries to hurt her. Why?
A. Her other father is bipolar
B. Her other father is mad at Coraline
C. Her other father is trying to trick Coraline
D. Her other father is being controlled by the other mother
10. What will happen if Coraline loses the challenge?
A. She will get to go home anyways
B. She will eat dinner with her other parents and her real parents
C. She will stay with the other mother forever
D. She will keep the cat as a pet
11. What challenge does Coraline present to her other mother?
A. Coraline will try to make better hot chocolate than her other mother
B. Coraline will explore the other world until she finds her real parents and the souls of 3 children
C. Coraline will break the snow globe
D. Coraline will explore the real world for the other mother
12. Why does the other mother want Coraline?
A. To love her and take her soul
B. To cook her dinner
C. To give her a job
D. To adopt a family
13. Coraline's other mother tells her that if she wants to stay in the other world there is one thing she
must do. What is it?
A. She has to do laundry on Tuesdays
B. She has to eat a poison apple
C. She has to sew buttons into her eyes and never go back
D. The other mother wants to eat bugs with Coraline
14. What is exciting about the other mother's world?
A. She pays attention to Coraline, listens to her and the toys are cool
B. She doesn't have to wash dishes
C. Coraline likes it because she has a friend named Wybe there
D. It's not in England anymore
15. The other mother tells Coraline, "we're ready to love you, and play with you and feed you and make
your life more interesting." How is her life with her other family different from her real life family?
A. Her real parents pay attention to her and
B. She has many responsibilities with her other family
C. Her real parents ignore her because they're working and make food she doesn't like to eat
D. She doesn't know the difference between right and wrong
16. How does Coraline define bravery?
A. "Trying new things is brave"
B. "when you're scared but you still do it anyway, that's brave"
C. "School shopping with mom...that's brave"
D. "Starting at a new school...that's brave"
17. When Coraline realizes her parents are missing, she calls the police. What does the officer t tell her?
A. "Wake your mom up and tell her you had a bad dream"
B. "Go count some sheep"
C. "Try counting sheep...it usually helps!"
D. "Have pancakes for breakfast in the morning"
18. Coraline unlocks the door to the flat knowing she's doing something she's not supposed to do but
she does it anyways. Why?
A. She wants to make new friends
B. She knows she'll hurt her parents' feelings
C. The cat got out
D. She wants to explore because she's bored
19. What do Ms. Spink and Ms. Forcible say to warn Coraline?
A. Hamish might bite
B. She is in terrible danger according to tea leaves
C. The mice told them to tell her to be careful
D. The told her to stay in the house
20. Coraline receives warnings about her future. Who warns her?
A. Her mom and dad
B. The Cat
C. Other Mother
D. The Neighbors
21. How do Coraline's parents treat her?
A. They treat her with respect
B. They hang out together all the time
C. Her parents ignore her because they're working
D. Her parents always make time for her
22. What does Coraline like to spend her time?
A. Solving Math problems
B. Playing video games
C. Explorer
D. Sleeping
23. Which best describes Coraline?
A. Curious, Imaginative, Adventurous
B. Silly, Boring, Rude
C. Sad, Mean, Grumpy
D. Old, Dirty, Hungry
24. The Rooster Coop is a metaphoric representation of what aspects of Balram's life and situation?
A. Servitude and financial success
B. Poverty and solitude
C. Solitude and financial success
D. Poverty and servitude
25. Given what has gone before, what is Mr. Ashok likely to do with the money he collects in the red
canvas bag?
A. Offer a bribe to someone.
B. Pay off Mukesh Sir's debts.
C. Purchase a new car.
D Buy a plane ticket and travel to visit Pinky Madam.
26. What image on a poster discussed by Balram is symbolic of the book's thematic consideration of
freedom vs. servitude
A. a bird being released from its cage
B. a caterpillar breaking from its cocoon
C. hands breaking free of the shackles
D. a foot stamping on a master
27. What is the caste system?
A. A cultural system in an individual's life is defined by his family history rather than by who s/he is.
B. A cultural system in which a community's life is defined by the generosity of wealthy individuals.
C. A cultural system in which a community's life is defined by the democratic will of its citizens.
D. A cultural system in which an individual's life is defined by his family history, rather than by what
s/he does for a living
28. What is the primary implication of Balram being given the nickname "White Tiger"?
A. That like the white tiger, Balram is an object of ridicule.
B. That like the white tiger, Balram is rare and special.
C. That like the white tiger, Balram is in danger of becoming extinct.
D. That like the white tiger, Balram is a hunter and predator
29. What lucky charm does Balram keep in his car?
A. A photograph
B. A rupee coin
C. An empty bottle of liquor
D. A small fluffy ogre
A. Egypt
B. England
C. Nigeria
D. South Africa
Prepared by:
MARISTELA D. RAMOS
Teacher, 21st Century Philippine Literature from the Philippines and the World
MARCO B. GONZALVO
Teacher, 21st Century Philippine Literature from the Philippines and the World
Noted by:
MERCEDES G. JUMARANG
School Principal II
1. C 32. B
2. A 33. B
3. D 34. A
4. C 35. B
5. A 36. D
6. B 37. D
7. A 38. C
8. D 39. A
9. D 40. B
10. C 41. D
11. B 42. B
12. A 43. A
13. C 44. D
14. A 45. D
15. C 46. B
16. B 47. C
17. A 48. A
18. D 49. C
19. B 50. C
20. D
21. C
22. C
23. A
24. D
25. A
26. C
27. A
28. B
29. D
30. A
31. D