English 10B Unit 3: Lessons 11-15

Which passage from The Epic of Gilgamesh best supports the idea that Utnapishtim agrees to cooperate with Ea? The Epic of Gilgamesh

"I comprehend my lord, that which you have ordered, I will regard it with great reverence, and will perform it."

One interpretation of Genesis 6-9 is that god learned human nature could not be changed. Which passage contains textual evidence supporting this analysis? Genesis 6-9

"I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake because the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth."

Read a student's analysis of "The Four Treasure-Seekers" from the Panchatantra. The four men in "The Four Treasure Seekers" believe people's accomplishments mean nothing if they lack money. Which lines from the story support this analysis? Select all that apply Panchatantra

"Of virtue dims; brave efforts crash For him who has no ready cash." "Money gets you anything, Gets it in a flash" "The corpse was silent. He was sure 'Twas better to be dead than poor."

Read the lines from the Panchatantra. So the other went on alone. His limbs were scorched by the rays of the summer sun and his thoughts were confused by thirst as he wandered to and fro over the trails in the land of the fairies. At last, on a whirling platform, he saw a man with blood dripping down his body; for a wheel was whirling on his head. Then he made haste and said: "Sir, why do you stand thus with a wheel whirling on your head? In any case, tell me if there is water anywhere. I am mad with thirst." Which words and phrases best convey a torturous tone? Panchatantra

"scorched"; "confused by thirst"; "wandered to and fro"; "mad with thirst"

In which sentence is the word rebuked used correctly?

Alicia rebuked the pet sitter for failing to give the cats fresh water.

Read the concluding sentence from A Wife for My Son. Fatiha danced with a liveliness unleashed by her anxiety, her worry, her regrets; she danced to forget and for the moment she felt free. How does the word choice affect the tone at the end of the story? A Wife for My Son

Although Fatiha is dancing, phrases like "liveliness unleashed by her anxiety, her worry" suggest that she is dancing to escape rather than to celebrate, which creates a defeated tone.

Read the passage. The entertainment magazine has a cover about the new Nordic Man movie. It shows the main characters. It appeals to superhero fans. Which revision appropriately uses phrases to rewrite the passage?

Appealing to fans of superheroes, the cover of the entertainment magazine features the main characters from the new Nordic Man movie.

In A Wife for My Son, Aïcha worries that others might support Fatiha's reservations about marrying her son. Which passage from the text best supports this idea? A Wife for My Son

Aïcha, not missing a thing, approached Myriem and vigorously pulled her towards the dancers. She wanted to stop this conspiring.

Read the excerpt from the Book of Ruth in which Boaz is talking to Ruth. It hath fully been explained to me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband: and how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a people which thou knewest not heretofore. What inferences can be made about Boaz's impression of Ruth based on this passage? Select all that apply. The Book of Ruth

Boaz respects Ruth's character due to the sacrifices she has made to be loyal to Naomi. Boaz admires Ruth's courage in coming to a land that is foreign to her.

A theme in the story "The Lion-Makers" in the Panchatantra is that no amount of education can take the place of practical thinking. Which passages from the text best express this theme? Select two that apply. Panchatantra

But while the third was intent on giving the breath of life, the man of sense advised against it, remarking: "This is a lion. If you bring him to life, he will kill every one of us." When this had been done, the lion was brought to life, rose up, and killed all three. But the man of sense, after the lion had gone elsewhere, climbed down and went home.

Which sentences are unclear because of the improper placement of participial phrases? Select all that apply.

Charred and leathery, I could not eat the grilled pork chop. Showering in the morning, the towels were taken away to the laundry.

Read the passage from "Like the Sun." Two casualties for today, Sekhar said to himself. If I practice it for a week, I don't think I shall have a single friend left. Based on this passage, what can you infer about Sekhar? Like the Sun

He is weighing the pros and cons of total honesty.

Which excerpt from The Epic of Gilgamesh provides evidence to support the idea that Enlil realizes he has made a mistake? The Epic of Gilgamesh

He turned our faces towards each other, he stood between us, he blessed us [saying], "Formerly Utnapishtim was a man merely. But now let Utnapishtim and his wife be like unto the gods, ourselves."

In "The Cabuliwallah," the narrator feels a cultural and social separation between himself and the fruit seller. What passage from the text best supports these ideas? Select all that apply. The Cabuliwallah

He wore the loose soiled clothing of his people, with a tall turban; there was a bag on his back, and he carried boxes of grapes in his hand. Amongst men of the Cabuliwallah's class, however, it is well known that the words father-in-law's house have a double meaning.

It can be inferred that the narrator in "The Cabuliwallah" learns that he and the fruit seller are far more alike than they are different. Which passages from the text best develop and support this inference? Select all that apply. The Cabuliwallah

I forgot that he was a poor Cabuli fruit-seller, while I was—but no, what was I more than he? He also was a father. But to me the wedding feast was all the brighter for the thought that in a distant land a long-lost father met again with his only child.

Lesson 15: Unit 3: Exam

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Which passage from The Epic of Gilgamesh best supports the inference that Utnapishtim is relieved to be alive once the storm has passed? The Epic of Gilgamesh

I opened the air-hole and the light fell upon my face, I bowed myself, I sat down, I cried, My tears poured down over my cheeks.

Read the lines from the goddess Ishtar's lament in The Epic of Gilgamesh; her lament is a reaction to the epic cyclone that descended on creation. "Verily the former dispensation [the world of old] is turned into mud, Because I commanded evil among the company of the gods. When I commanded evil among the company of the gods, I commanded battle for the destruction of my people. Did I of myself bring forth my people That they might fill the sea like little fishes?" Based on these lines, what can be inferred about Ishtar? The Epic of Gilgamesh

Ishtar feels conflicted about what happened to the human race.

Read the passage from A Wife for My Son. Her mother entered, carrying a tray of henna, followed by the other women adorned in gold trimmed velvet and silver laced muslin of many hues, deep blue, green, pink and garnet red. Magic movement. A vivid kaleidoscope. Some of them had antique noble airs about them, like idols or tragic actors with enlarged and darkened eyes, with silver plates and chains, bracelets and silk scarves. How does this passage add meaning to the text? A Wife for My Son

It creates both a feeling of rich, excited celebration and a sense of mystery and sadness.

In A Wife for My Son, Mr. Kaddour insists that a woman's place is in the home. How does his insistence create conflict in the story? Select all that apply. A Wife for My Son

It forces Fatiha to abandon her dream of pursuing a career. It causes Fatiha to have to choose between her family and her freedom.

Why is "The Prodigal Son" considered an example of allegory? Select all that apply. The Prodigal Son

It is a story designed to convey a moral message. The characters symbolize ideas about human life.

What does it mean when a meaning or idea is explicit?

It is directly stated.

In "The Cabuliwallah," how does Mini's desire to interact with the fruit seller affect the plot of the story? The Cabuliwallah

It sets into motion the relationship between the fruit seller and the family.

Read the passage from "The Prodigal Son." "But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet." What is revealed in this passage by the father's reaction to his son's return? The Prodigal Son

It shows that, instead of rejecting his son, the father respects his son because of his desire to change.

In Genesis 6-9, what is the most likely reason God chooses the rainbow as a sign of his covenant with man? Genesis 6-9

It symbolizes rebirth after a catastrophic event, just as God allowed humankind rebirth after the flood.

What is a theme from "The Book of Ruth"? The Book of Ruth

Loyalty to family is richly rewarded.

In "The Book of Ruth," Naomi wishes to change her name when she returns to Bethlehem. What does her new name—Mara, meaning "bitter"—symbolize? The Book of Ruth

Naomi's perception that she has been abandoned by God

Which is a central idea from The Epic of Gilgamesh? The Epic of Gilgamesh

Not all of the gods agree with Enlil's plan to destroy humankind.

Read the sentences. I did not know the title. It was difficult to find the book. Which revision correctly uses a participial phrase to combine the ideas in one sentence?

Not knowing the title, I had difficulty finding the book.

Read the passage from A Wife for My Son. Houria had been silent throughout but each and every word of the conversation was engraved in her memory; she would not dare give her opinion; as a general rule what the father did was right ... but why force Fatiha now? Why not wait a while longer? There was no rush. Based on this passage, what can be inferred about Houria's feelings about her daughter's marriage? A Wife for My Son

Outwardly, Houria supports the marriage, but inside, she feels sorry for her daughter.

Read the passage from "Like the Sun." Truth, Sekhar reflected, is like the sun. I suppose no human being can ever look it straight in the face without blinking or being dazed. What is the implied meaning of Sekhar's observation? Like the Sun

People have great difficulty hearing and accepting the truth.

Read the passage. [1] Willie said on Monday he saw an accident. [2] A bus crashed into a bench carrying 35 passengers. [3] Sent to the scene, many passengers were transported in ambulances. [4] No one inside the bus was injured. Which answers describe edits that should be made to clarify the passage? Select all that apply.

Sentence 2: Move the phrase "carrying 35 passengers" after the word bus. Sentence 3: Move the phrase "sent to the scene" after the word ambulances at the end of the sentence. Sentence 1: Move the phrase "on Monday" after the word accident at the end of the sentence.

Read the passage. Rosalie is collecting a portfolio of cat images by taking pictures. She uses her smartphone to take pictures with a protective case. She can take hundreds of photos once the phone is charged. Yesterday, she caught sight of a cat on the way to karate and took a picture of it. Which revised sentences clarify the information in this passage? Select all that apply.

She uses her smartphone, which has a protective case, to take pictures. Yesterday on the way to karate, she caught sight of a cat and took a picture of it.

Read the sentence. Completing the task, which is taking more than four hours, and is a grueling endurance test that only a few people have successfully finished. Which is the best way to rewrite the sentence?

Taking more than four hours to complete, the task is a grueling endurance test that only a few people have successfully finished.

Read the passage from "The Book of Ruth," in which the women are speaking to Naomi after the birth of Ruth's child. Blessed be the Lord, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel. And he shall be unto thee a restorer of thy life, and a nourisher of thine old age: for thy daughter in law, which loveth thee, which is better to thee than seven sons, hath borne him. How does the birth of a child affect the meaning of the text? The Book of Ruth

The birth of a son symbolizes redemption and shows Naomi that God has never forsaken her.

Which sentences are unclear because of the placement of prepositional phrases? Select all that apply.

The clerk showed the hat to the customer with earflaps. I found an old television set in the closet from the 1950s.

In Genesis 6-9, how did Noah know the floodwaters had receded enough for life to thrive? Genesis 6-9

The dove returned with an olive branch.

In "Like the Sun," the headmaster changes his mind about the extension he gave Sekhar to grade the students' papers. Why does the headmaster most likely change his mind? Like the Sun

The headmaster is appreciative of Sekhar's honesty but is sore at him for telling the truth about the headmaster's lack of musical ability.

Read this sentence. The little red car sped around the corner with the antenna on top. What is the best way to write this sentence?

The little red car with the antenna on top sped around the corner.

Read the passage from the Panchatantra. Now as they followed his directions, the leader's quill dropped. And on examining the spot, he found the soil all copper. So he said: "Look here! Take all the copper you want." But the others said: "Fool! What is the good of a thing which, even in quantity, does not put an end to poverty? Stand up. Let us go on." And he replied: "You may go. I will accompany you no farther." So he took his copper and was the first to turn back." What inference can be made based on the passage? Panchatantra

The men are more motivated by greed than by common sense.

Which explanation shows an example of symbolism from "The Prodigal Son"? The Prodigal Son

The sentence "he sent him into his fields to feed swine" shows that the younger son has reached the lowest point.

In "The Prodigal Son," the father symbolizes mercy and unconditional love. What is the effect of this symbolism? The Prodigal Son

The story of a father welcoming a fallen son reflects the idea that God forgives human sin.

Read the words of the four treasure-seekers from the Panchatantra. "So disclose to us some method of getting money whether crawling into a hole, or placating a witch, or living in a graveyard, or selling human flesh, or anything. You are said to have miraculous magic, while we have boundless daring." How does the word choice in the passage affect the tone? Panchatantra

The tone is humorous because the proposed ways to make money are both improbable and ridiculous.

Read the sentence. To get to the Carrillos' house, you need to take Route 87 and then take the exit to the right. Which parts of the sentence are infinitive phrases? Select all that apply.

To get to the Carrillos' house to take Route 87

What evidence from "Like the Sun" supports the inference that Sekhar is reluctant to tell the headmaster the truth about his singing? Select all that apply. Like the Sun

Truth, he reflected, required as much strength to give as to receive. "Can't I give it tomorrow, sir?" Sekhar asked tentatively.

A conflict in "Like the Sun" is that the protagonist, Sekhar, does not want to hurt people's feelings even though he is resolved to tell the truth in all situations. What evidence from the text highlights this conflict? Select all that apply. Like the Sun

Two casualties for today, Sekhar said to himself. If I practice it for a week, I don't think I shall have a single friend left. Sekhar felt greatest pity for him. But he felt he could not help it. No judge delivering a sentence felt more pained and helpless.

Which sentence contains both a participial phrase and an infinitive phrase?

Walking along the shore, Rosie and her little sister began to notice many starfish on the rocks.

Read the passage from "The Cabuliwallah." As she grew older, she spent more of her time with girls. So much time indeed did she spend with them that she came no more, as she used to do, to her father's room. I was scarcely on speaking terms with her. Which statement best explains how the changing relationship between the narrator and his daughter develops the story's theme? The Cabuliwallah

When Mini distances herself from her father, the theme is developed that parents must learn to let go as their children grow up.

In "The Cabuliwallah," how does the fruit seller's desire to reunite with Mini create conflict for him? The Cabuliwallah

When Mini does not acknowledge their former bond, the fruit seller realizes he is likely to face a similar reaction from his own daughter.

Read the passage from "The Book of Ruth." Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God. Which explanation most accurately explains the tone of this passage? The Book of Ruth

Words such as "Entreat me not to leave thee" and "thy God my God" create an affectionate tone.

Which answer uses a participial phrase correctly to further describe the subject of the sentence?

Worried that he would be late, Christopher crammed books into his backpack.

What is an allegory?

a story that uses characters, settings, and events that signify or stand for things that may be entirely different than what is described

Read the sentence from "The Prodigal Son." And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. Which answer best explains the function of the words "to feed swine" in this sentence?

an infinitive phrase that modifies the verb sent

Read the sentence. Cowboys of the Old West would often _[blank]_ their weapons at the slightest provocation, just to intimidate those around them. Which word most effectively captures the idea that cowboys of the Old West used their weapons to warn others that they were a threat?

brandish

What is a struggle that occurs between a character and something else within the world of a story?

external conflict

A character's motivation during the external conflict of man versus society could be based on a conflict with his or her _[blank]_. Which words or phrases accurately complete the statement? Select all that apply.

government community

Read the lines from the Panchatantra. So the first assembled the skeleton, the second provided skin, flesh, and blood. But while the third was intent on giving the breath of life, the man of sense advised against it, remarking: "This is a lion. If you bring him to life, he will kill every one of us." "You simpleton!" said the other, "it is not I who will reduce scholarship to a nullity." "In that case," came the reply, "wait a moment, while I climb this convenient tree." What is the tone in this passage? Panchatantra

humorous

When a reader needs to use logic, background knowledge, and context to interpret the meaning of information in a text, what is this evidence referred to as?

implicit

What type of conflict involves a struggle inside a character's mind?

internal conflict

When a character is faced with conflict that occurs in his or her mind, what kind of conflict is the character dealing with?

man versus self

Which words are synonyms of despondent? Select all that apply.

morose disheartened dejected

Read the sentence. No matter how many times the lifeguard reminded the young children, they could not help but transgress the rule about walking on the pool deck; in their excitement, all they could do was run! Based on the context in this sentence, which word could be most effectively used as an antonym for transgress?

obey

Which word most accurately describes the meaning of the word curtailed?

reduced

Read the passage from A Wife for My Son. Fatiha did not answer; she was still looking at her hands. For a moment she wished her husband would come and free her from all this quickly. The husband she had yet to meet and knew almost nothing about .... The absence of even an idea of his face was intolerable. It was as if he didn't really exist. An intolerable absence, and the intolerable presence of everything demanded of her to become his wife. What was demanded of him to be her husband? She had no idea. Which word best describes the tone in this passage? A Wife for My Son

resentful

Read the passage. Little Adriana had lost her doll somewhere upstairs. Turning on the lights, the babysitter looked under the bed and behind the toybox but could not find the doll. Which phrases function as adverbs in this passage? Select all that apply.

somewhere upstairs behind the toybox under the bed

To convey the tone of a text, an author most often uses _[blank]_, imagery, descriptive details, and figurative language. Which two answers best complete the statement?

syntax word choice

In A Wife for My Son, what does the application of henna to the hands and feet symbolize? A Wife for My Son

the coming of age and the prospect of a successful marriage

Read the sentence. After the first set of runners passed the first checkpoint, the volunteers needed to replenish the water cups for the remaining runners. What does the word replenish mean in this sentence?

to refill or resupply

What is the term for an author's attitude toward the topic, characters, and audience of a text?

tone

Read the paragraph. As the blizzard raged around the drivers on the highway, they were in a precarious position; they could see no more than a few feet in front of them, and the pavement was a sheet of ice. Based on the function of the word precarious in the sentence, what is its most accurate definition?

unsafe

Read the sentence. Randall was getting kind of perturbed, since he had been waiting at least three hours for them to finish fixing his car. What are the verb phrases in this sentence? Select all that apply.

was getting had been waiting

Read the sentences from The Panchatantra. There lived a king named Immortal-Power. He was familiar with all the works treating of the wise conduct of life. Which parts of the sentence are prepositional phrases? Select all that apply.

with all the works of life of the wise conduct