English 11 A, Cumulative Exam 82%
According to "The World on Turtle's Back," which statement best describes the origin of man? A god fell from the sky and had a daughter, who eventually gave birth to two men. Two gods were competing to see who could create the most powerful and cunning animal, and one of them made man. Two gods were working together to create the Earth, and they decided to create man to provide balance in nature. A god fell from the sky and created man so her daughter and grandsons would have company.
A god fell from the sky and had a daughter, who eventually gave birth to two men.
Elementary school students are not ____________ to talk while the teacher reads __________ after lunch.Which words complete the sentence correctly? allowed, allowed aloud, aloud aloud, allowed allowed, aloud
allowed, aloud
Fill in the blank. My teacher heaped _______ on me for my research project about the civil rights movement. preys praise praize prays
praise
Julia wants to be sure that she can listen effectively to the speaker at the town hall meeting. Which strategy will help her succeed? jumping to conclusions multi-tasking during the speech prejudging the speaker researching the topic in advance
researching the topic in advance
Read the sentences. Sentence 1: As I turned onto Bryce Road, I saw the Parkers' cat crouched under a tree, hissing at something on the ground.Sentence 2: I decided to ride my skateboard to school this morning.Sentence 3: I shooed the cat away and called my older stepbrother, a veterinarian, because he would know just how to help them.Sentence 4: Approaching the cat, I noticed that a nest full of tiny birds was on the ground; it must have fallen from a branch. What is the most logical way to sequence these sentences to create a logical narrative? sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 3, sentence 2 sentence 1, sentence 2, sentence 4, sentence 3 sentence 2, sentence 1, sentence 3, sentence 4 sentence 2, sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 3
sentence 2, sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 3
Read the paragraph.[1] The 1992 Olympic Games took place in Barcelona, Spain. [2] This marked the first year that professional basketball players were permitted to represent their countries in the games. [3] Previously, only amateur players were allowed to participate such as college athletes. [4] The US squad was called "The Dream Team" because it consisted of some of the best players in the history of the game, including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird.Which sentence should be revised to improve this paragraph's sentence fluency? sentence 1 sentence 2 sentence 3 sentence 4
sentence 3
Read the quotation from "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty.""Your subjects hope, dread Sire—The crown upon your brows may flourish long,And that your arm may in your God be strong!O may your sceptre num'rous nations sway,And all with love and readiness obey!"In this excerpt, Wheatley uses hyperbole to show the strength she witnesses in the king. the holiness she admires in the king. the concern she has for the king. the success she wishes for the king.
the success she wishes for the king.
Which sentence is written correctly? As an enthusiastic reader, Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books. As an enthusiastic reader—Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books. (As an enthusiastic reader) Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books. As an enthusiastic reader Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.
As an enthusiastic reader, Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.
Which of the following expresses a similarity between the central ideas found in Society and Solitude and Chapter I of Nature? Both passages stress the importance of individual contemplation. Both passages explain what makes up a solid and productive society. Both passages discourage either too much socializing or too much solitude. Both passages offer time spent in nature as a substitute for human company.
Both passages stress the importance of individual contemplation.
Which statement best describes the difference between the way the poets address their subjects in "To My Dear Loving Husband" and "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty"? Bradstreet simply describes her husband, while Wheatley simply describes King George. Bradstreet describes an actual person, while Wheatley describes an idea or image. Bradstreet uses descriptive words to emphasize marital love, while Wheatley uses descriptive words to show homage. Bradstreet uses descriptive words to emphasize a woman's role in marriage, while Wheatley uses descriptive words to emphasize the king's actions.
Bradstreet uses descriptive words to emphasize marital love, while Wheatley uses descriptive words to show homage.
Which excerpt from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" best supports the theme that a person cannot escape reality through fantasy? The water, the banks, the forests, the now distant bridge, fort and men—all were commingled and blurred. A strange, roseate light shone through the spaces among their trunks and the wind made in their branches the music of Aeolian harps. Doubtless, despite his suffering, he had fallen asleep while walking, for now he sees another scene—perhaps he has merely recovered from a delirium. Peyton Farquhar was dead; his body, with a broken neck, swung gently from side to side beneath the timbers of the Owl Creek bridge.
Doubtless, despite his suffering, he had fallen asleep while walking, for now he sees another scene—perhaps he has merely recovered from a delirium.
How does Douglass use tone to effectively convey his message in "What the Black Man Wants"? Douglass uses a passionate tone to strengthen the logical arguments he makes about universal suffrage. Douglass uses an angry tone to convey the idea that the black man is bitter about the absence of universal suffrage. Douglass uses a sorrowful tone to elicit sympathy and guilt in hopes of achieving universal suffrage. Douglass uses a threatening tone to issue the inflexible demands he has prepared about universal suffrage.
Douglass uses a passionate tone to strengthen the logical arguments he makes about universal suffrage.
Read the excerpt from part 2 of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge."The lady had now brought the water, which the soldier drank. He thanked her ceremoniously, bowed to her husband and rode away. An hour later, after nightfall, he repassed the plantation, going northward in the direction from which he had come. He was a Federal scout.Based on the excerpt, which is the most reasonable plot prediction? Farquhar may unknowingly walk into a trap. Farquhar will pursue the soldier from the North. Farquhar and the soldier may engage in an altercation. Farquhar and his wife will forget about the soldier.
Farquhar may unknowingly walk into a trap.
Which evidence from "The World on Turtle's Back" best supports the conclusion that the left-handed twin has evil qualities? He does everything backward. He was hurled off the earth by his brother. He lives and reigns in the dark world below the earth. He delights in the sounds of warfare and suffering.
He lives and reigns in the dark world below the earth
What is most likely required of a young man to be perceived as highly educated during the time period in which "The Adventure of the Mysterious Stranger" takes place? He needs to attend Carnival in the city of Venice in Italy. He needs to establish important social connections with people of influence. He needs to study the behavior of others to appreciate the human condition. He needs to travel in order to be exposed to art, music, and culture.
He needs to travel in order to be exposed to art, music, and culture.
How does President Wilson build his argument and persuade his listeners in "War Message to Congress"? He uses positive words to describe the enemy. He cites published works to support his view. He uses confident and powerful words. He tells a personal story that relates to the topic.
He uses confident and powerful words.
Read the excerpt from "Why I Wrote 'The Yellow Wallpaper.'"This wise man put me to bed and applied the rest cure, to which a still-good physique responded so promptly that he concluded there was nothing much the matter with me, and sent me home with solemn advice to "live as domestic a life as far as possible," to "have but two hours' intellectual life a day," and "never to touch pen, brush, or pencil again" as long as I lived.Why was Gilman advised "never to touch pen, brush, or pencil again"? Her doctor believed that she'd been poisoned by ink, paint, and lead. Her doctor believed that intellectual effort was making her ill. Her doctor was afraid that she would write something negative about him. Her doctor was afraid that she was not strong enough to hold the tools.
Her doctor believed that intellectual effort was making her ill.
In Chapter 4 of The Scarlet Letter, which character traits of Hester Prynne and Roger Chillingworth does Hawthorne reveal as he develops their secret bond? Hester's fear and Roger's cunningness Hester's honesty and Roger's cunningness Hester's fear and Roger's love Hester's honesty and Roger's love
Hester's fear and Roger's cunningness
Which excerpt from "What the Black Man Wants" best summarizes the speech? I do not know, from what has been said, that there is any difference of opinion as to the duty of abolitionists, at the present moment. How can we get up any difference at this point, or at any point, where we are so united, so agreed? I am for the "immediate, unconditional, and universal" enfranchisement of the black man, in every State in the Union. Shall we at this moment justify the deprivation of the Negro of the right to vote, because some one else is deprived of that privilege?
I am for the "immediate, unconditional, and universal" enfranchisement of the black man, in every State in the Union.
Which statement describes an example of irony from chapters 22 and 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn? In an unexpected twist, Huck and Jim discover the truth about the "rapscallions" after helping them. In an unexpected twist, Huck and Jim thwart the plans of the "rapscallions" by revealing their true identity to the townspeople. In an unexpected twist, the uneducated "rapscallions" are actually quite clever and successfully outwit the townspeople. In an unexpected twist, the townspeople discover that the "rapscallions" really are the royalty they claim to be.
In an unexpected twist, the uneducated "rapscallions" are actually quite clever and successfully outwit the townspeople.
Read this excerpt from chapter 1 of The Scarlet Letter.The founders of a new colony, whatever Utopia of human virtue and happiness they might originally project, have invariably recognized it among their earliest practical necessities to allot a portion of the virgin soil as a cemetery, and another portion as the site of a prison.What part of the plot does this excerpt reveal? It is part of the exposition that describes the importance of the Puritan prison. It is part of the exposition that describes the happiness of the Puritan settlers. It is part of the rising action that reveals criminal activity. It is part of the rising action that reveals the Puritan work ethic.
It is part of the rising action that reveals criminal activity.
Read the excerpt from "The Masque of the Red Death."It was then, however, that the Prince Prospero, maddening with rage and the shame of his own momentary cowardice, rushed hurriedly through the six chambers, while none followed him on account of a deadly terror that had seized upon all. He bore aloft a drawn dagger, and had approached, in rapid impetuosity, to within three or four feet of the retreating figure, when the latter, having attained the extremity of the velvet apartment, turned suddenly and confronted his pursuer.What effect does the tone of the excerpt have on the reader? It fosters a belief that the narrator is unreliable. It produces a contradictory urge to stop reading and to continue. It inspires confidence that everything will work out fine in the end. It encourages surprising delight in blood and gore.
It produces a contradictory urge to stop reading and to continue.
Read the excerpt from "What the Black Man Wants."I am for the "immediate, unconditional, and universal" enfranchisement of the black man, in every State in the Union. [Loud applause.] Without this, his liberty is a mockery; without this, you might as well almost retain the old name of slavery for his condition; for in fact, if he is not the slave of the individual master, he is the slave of society, and holds his liberty as a privilege, not as a right. He is at the mercy of the mob, and has no means of protecting himself.How does the repetition of the phrase "without this" support the paragraph's argument? It reinforces the idea that without equality in the US, the idea of a free society is a joke. It suggests that a free society is possible, with or without equal rights for all people. It indicates that Douglass would be content without material possessions or status. It proposes that slavery will not be abolished in the US without the support of all citizens.
It reinforces the idea that without equality in the US, the idea of a free society is a joke.
Which sentence is written correctly? Kino said that if play practice does not start on time, the director "will be mad." Kino said that if play practice does not start on time, the director "Will be mad". Kino said that if play practice does not start on time, the director "will be mad". Kino said that if play practice does not start on time, the director "Will be mad."
Kino said that if play practice does not start on time, the director "Will be mad."
Which statement best describes how the author's purpose differs in Chapter I of Nature and Society and Solitude? Nature is an essay in praise of nature's sublimity, while Society and Solitude is an essay in praise of being alone. Nature wishes to convince readers that understanding the natural world is more important than human relationships, while Society and Solitude is an attempt to warn readers against too much solitude. Nature suggests that humans should live in nature, while Society and Solitude argues in favor of living in the city. Nature portrays the world of nature as superior to the social world, while Society and Solitude argues that nature can help individuals be more content within society.
Nature portrays the world of nature as superior to the social world, while Society and Solitude argues that nature can help individuals be more content within society.
Read the sentences.[1] Olaudah Equiano wrote a book. [2] It was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.Which is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2? Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, which was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man. Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, even if it was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man. Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, until it was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man. Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, although it was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.
Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, which was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.
Which statement best describes the main idea of John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address? President Kennedy discusses the need for freedom and peace through the cooperation of the nation's bordering neighbors. President Kennedy vows to uphold the principles the country was founded on, while assisting the poor as well as promoting peaceful relationships with allies and enemies. President Kennedy explains that creating peace and helping struggling nations will take considerable time and much effort. President Kennedy outlines how the world is very different, and it is important for Americans to stand together and support the United Nations in its quest for peace.
President Kennedy outlines how the world is very different, and it is important for Americans to stand together and support the United Nations in its quest for peace.
Read the following paragraph.The learning process at many schools is being compromised. Instead of focusing on their education, students are concerned with their appearances. Fashion choices are of higher importance than completing homework assignments and passing tests. In addition, many current clothing trends are entirely inappropriate for the school setting. School uniforms will remove these distractions and allow schools to once again become a place of learning.According to the author, what are the benefits of school uniforms? School uniforms will result in a higher success rate among high school students. School uniforms will distract students by shifting the focus from education to clothing. School uniforms are an excellent fashion choice for all public school students. School uniforms will allow students to focus on learning rather than on their appearances.
School uniforms will result in a higher success rate among high school students.
What is the central claim of "What the Black Man Wants"? The history of black Americans' treatment in the US is strikingly unjust and atrocious. There is no logic behind the oppression of certain groups, such as black Americans and women. Slavery is a violation of human rights and should be abolished immediately. In a country that was built on the idea of freedom, everyone should have equal rights.
Slavery is a violation of human rights and should be abolished immediately.
Which sentence is written correctly? Summer produce, such as heirloom tomatoes, can be used to create delicious salads. The hotel in the business district, has many accommodations, for its corporate visitors. The discovery of gold led to population growth, in the West, during the late 1800s. Restaurants must adhere to, health department guidelines, in order to obtain a permit.
Summer produce, such as heirloom tomatoes, can be used to create delicious salads.
Read the sentence. During the Cold War, scientists competed in the "space race." Which revision changes the sentence to draw attention to the object of the action rather than the people or things performing the action? The "space race" by competing scientists occurred during the Cold War. During the Cold War, scientists led the "space race" competition. During the Cold War "space race," scientists competed. The "space race" was a Cold War competition by scientists.
The "space race" was a Cold War competition by scientists.
What does the ebony clock symbolize in "The Masque of the Red Death"? The ebony clock symbolizes man's inability to escape death. The ebony clock symbolizes the wealth and prosperity of Prince Prospero. The ebony clock symbolizes man's obsession with achieving success. The ebony clock symbolizes the night of the masquerade ball.
The ebony clock symbolizes man's inability to escape death.
Read the last stanza of "That I did always love."This—dost thou doubt—Sweet—Then have INothing to showBut Calvary—What does the word "Calvary" most likely suggest? The speaker considers love akin to religion. The speaker is martyred by her love. The speaker finds human love unpleasant. The speaker is in a great deal of pain.
The speaker is in a great deal of pain.
Read the excerpt from Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death."But in the western or black chamber the effect of the fire-light that streamed upon the dark hangings through the blood-tinted panes, was ghastly in the extreme, and produced so wild a look upon the countenances of those who entered, that there were few of the company bold enough to set foot within its precincts at all.What technique does Poe use to build suspense in the excerpt? The pace of the story quickens. The word choice darkens the tone. The outcome of events becomes certain. The setting moves outside.
The word choice darkens the tone.
Read the third stanza of "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls."The morning breaks; the steeds in their stallsStamp and neigh, as the hostler calls;The day returns, but nevermoreReturns the traveller to the shore,And the tide rises, the tide falls.Which statement best describes the purpose of the word "nevermore"? The word helps create a mood of encroaching dread. The word gives greater meaning to everything that precedes it. The word helps create a more dramatic, resolute tone. The word emphasizes the song-like feel of the poem.
The word helps create a more dramatic, resolute tone.
Read the excerpt from "Why I Wrote 'The Yellow Wallpaper.'"This wise man put me to bed and applied the rest cure, to which a still-good physique responded so promptly that he concluded there was nothing much the matter with me, and sent me home with solemn advice to "live as domestic a life as far as possible," to "have but two hours' intellectual life a day," and "never to touch pen, brush, or pencil again" as long as I lived.What social attitude of Gilman's era does this excerpt best demonstrate? Women who were not married were considered dangerous. Women were not allowed to vote in local or national elections. Women were not supposed to exert themselves much physically. Women were not considered suited to work outside the home.
Women were not considered suited to work outside the home.
Read the excerpt from Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death."But in the western or black chamber the effect of the fire-light that streamed upon the dark hangings through the blood-tinted panes, was ghastly in the extreme, and produced so wild a look upon the countenances of those who entered, that there were few of the company bold enough to set foot within its precincts at all.Which words from the excerpt most convey the mood? black chamber fire-light blood-tinted bold enough
blood-tinted
Read the excerpt from "What the Black Man Wants."[W]hen any individual or combination of individuals undertakes to decide for any man when he shall work, where he shall work, at what he shall work, and for what he shall work, he or they practically reduce him to slavery. [Applause.] He is a slave. That I understand Gen. Banks to do—to determine for the so-called freedman, when, and where, and at what, and for how much he shall work, when he shall be punished, and by whom punished. It is absolute slavery. It defeats the beneficent intention of the Government, if it has beneficent intentions, in regards to the freedom of our people.How does Douglass appeal to the audience's sense of logic in the excerpt? by using his own personal experiences to gain their trust by recounting emotional events to evoke sadness by explaining the reasoning behind his argument by describing how he plans to effect change in the US
by explaining the reasoning behind his argument
How does Twain's use of dialect in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn contribute to the realist nature of the novel? by convincing the reader that this story is nonfiction by creating dialogue that is difficult to understand by helping the reader relate to different characters by making the characters and the setting more convincing
by making the characters and the setting more convincing
Read the sentence from John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address.And let every other power know that this Hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house.Which best describes the feeling Kennedy intends to convey in this sentence? openness and flexibility dominance and unity hostility and aggression influence and vulnerability
dominance and unity
Which best describes the diction of "What the Black Man Wants"? informal and direct informal and casual formal and impersonal formal and scholarly
formal and scholarly
Read the beginning of Ian's personal narrative, "Una, Una!"I [WOL] up on a farm in Scotland. Every morning, I [WOL] into the pasture with a warm milk bottle to feed my favorite sheep, Una.Fill in the blanks in order. grow . . . . ventured grow . . . . venture grew . . . . venture grew . . . . ventured
grew . . . . ventured
What does the Declaration of Independence reveal about Thomas Jefferson, its primary author? his opinion on the purpose of government his ability to bring people together his views on the trade of enslaved people his aspirations to one day run for president
his opinion on the purpose of government
The main purpose of an argumentative essay is to antagonize your readers. voice your opinion on personal matters. explain facts and statistics from varied sources. persuade readers to agree with your viewpoint.
persuade readers to agree with your viewpoint.
Read the excerpt from "Mending Wall."We keep the wall between us as we go.To each the boulders that have fallen to each.And some are loaves and some so nearly ballsWe have to use a spell to make them balance:"Stay where you are until our backs are turned!"We wear our fingers rough with handling them.Oh, just another kind of out-door game,One on a side. It comes to little more:There where it is we do not need the wall:He is all pine and I am apple orchard.What does the line "And some are loaves and some so nearly balls" refer to? the lunch that the speaker shares toys that they find while working a game that the neighbor plays the rocks that make the wall
the rocks that make the wall
What does the speaker observe in "Night"? the coming of the dawn the death of a tree the suffering of a rose the corn harvest
the suffering of a rose
What is the purpose of the first paragraph of this section of the Iroquois Constitution? to describe the meaning of the shell strings to describe the consequences of disobeying one's tribe to describe the traditions of the Lords to describe the history of each tribe in the Five Nations
to describe the meaning of the shell strings
Which best explains why Melville begins Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick with a description of Ahab's physical absence above the ship's hatches for several days? to show that Ahab has no real command over his ship to make Ahab's eventual appearance on deck more dramatic to show that Ahab is no longer interested in the whale hunt to make Ahab's eventual appearance on deck predictable
to make Ahab's eventual appearance on deck more dramatic
Which words contain an affix? Select 4 options. strength unhappy inchworm reread restless comfortable
unhappy reread restless comfortable
