FORT BONIFACIO HIGH SCHOOL

JP Rizal Extension, Brgy. West Rembo 1215 City of Taguig

WEEK 4 SUMMATIVE TEST IN ENGLISH 8

School Year 2023-2024

NAME:_____________________________________________ SECTION:___________________

DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct answers. Shade the corresponding letters of your
answers in your answer sheet.

TEST I. REMEMBERING

1. What is a body of written works such as poetry, novels, history, biography, and
essays that reflects the background of a certain culture?
A. epic C. poetry
B. literature D. prose

2. Which type of literature is a product of a writer’s imagination?

A. feature C. news
B. fiction D. non-fiction

3. Which type of literature is based on facts and talks about real people, places, and
events?
A. feature C. parable
B. fiction D. non-fiction

4. Which term refers to the time and place in which a story occurs?
A. climax C. setting
B. foreshadowing D. theme

5. Which element represents the problem or struggle in a narrative?

A. climax C. resolution
B. conflict D. setting

6. What term refers to the perspective from which a story is told?

A. climax C. climax
B. point of view D. symbolism

TEST II. UNDERSTANDING

Read the short folktale below and answer the questions in items 7 to 12.

The Enchanted River

In a remote village, there existed a magical river said to be guarded by a mystical

goddess named Mariang Sinukuan. Locals believed that this river held the power to
grant wishes to those who approached it with pure hearts. However, Mariang Sinukuan,
the guardian of the river, tested the sincerity of anyone seeking its enchanting waters.

One day, a kind-hearted fisherman named Juan ventured to the river, seeking to
cure his ailing daughter. Mariang Sinukuan appeared before him, disguised as an old
woman. She presented him with three golden fishhooks and instructed Juan to use
them wisely. The fisherman, proving his sincerity, followed her guidance, leading to a
miraculous cure for his daughter and prosperity for the entire village.

7. What is the primary magical element in the folktale?

A. a magical tree C. a hidden treasure
B. a talking parrot D. an enchanted river

8. Who is the guardian of the magical river in the story?

A. Bathala C. Mariang Makiling
B. Lakapati D. Mariang Sinukuan

9. How did Mariang Sinukuan test Juan's sincerity?

A. by asking him riddles C. by demanding a valuable offering
B. by challenging him to a duel D. by disguising herself as an old woman

10. What did Mariang Sinukuan give to Juan to help cure his daughter?
A. three magical stones C. a map to hidden treasure
B. three golden fishhooks D. a potion made from rare herbs

11. What was the outcome of Juan's encounter with Mariang Sinukuan?
A. his daughter's illness worsened C. the river dried up, losing its magical
properties
B. he was cursed and lost everything D. he received a miraculous cure for his
daughter and prosperity for the village

12. Based on the folktale, what lesson might the villagers learn from Juan's
experience with Mariang Sinukuan and the enchanted river?
A. the idea that wishes never come true C. the importance of deceit in achieving
one's goals
B. the belief that magical rivers should D. the significance of approaching
be avoided challenges with pure intentions

TEST III. APPLYING

13. Which part of the plot is shown in this event in the story, The Legend of
Banyuwangi?

Raden Banterang was shocked. He was very angry with his wife then he immediately
went home. When he got to the palace, he immediately searched Surati's bedroom. As
he found the head dress under her pillow, he was sure that the priest was right.

A. climax C. resolution
B. falling action D. rising action

14. Which part of the plot is shown in this event in the story, The Legend of
Banyuwangi?

Then as Raden Banterang would stab her wife with a knife, Surati threw herself into
the river. Amazingly the water became clear and fragrance came out of it. Surati was
innocent. Raden Banterang regretted his emotional behavior.

A. climax C. resolution
B. falling action D. rising action

15.Based on this excerpt from the story, what point of view was used to tell the
story, The Legend of Banyuwangi?

One day when he was in a forest, he saw a deer. He chased it and the deer ran
deeper into the forest. His horse was so good and strong that he left his guards
behind. Unfortunately, he lost the deer. As he took a rest under a big tree, suddenly a
lovely lady appeared in front of him.

A. first person C. third person limited

B. second person D. third person omniscient

TEST IV. ANALYZING

16. How does the author create suspense in the narrative?

A. by minimizing dialogue C. through rapid resolution of conflicts
B. by revealing the resolution early D. through careful use of foreshadowing
 17. In the short narrative, what role does the setting play in shaping the story?
A. It is irrelevant to the storyline. C. It dictates the resolution of conflicts.
B. It establishes the characters' names. D. It provides a backdrop for the plot
events.

18. What effect does the dialogue have on character development in the short
narrative?
A. It reveals the characters' names. C. It provides background information.
B. It serves as the climax of the story. D. It conveys personality, relationships,
and motivations.

TEST V. EVALUATING

19. Which of the following is not true about the theme?

A. It may be called moral or lesson. C. It is the general or central message of
the story.
B. It may be phrased as a command. D. It is the message that the author
wants to convey.

TEST VI. CREATING

20. How can a writer use descriptive language and vivid details to craft an exciting
and memorable conclusion to a short story?
A. Describe the impact of word choice on C. Explain the importance of using
the overall mood. specific details in storytelling.
B. Identify the main characters and D. Create a story ending using sensory
events in a story's resolution. language and imaginative elements.

PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY:

ARLENE A. STA. MARIA, MA CHERRY ROSE POLERO CREENCIA, LPT

Teacher II Head Teacher VI