English Final Exam Study Guide
On Being Brought from Africa to America & Sympathy Mark the box that matches each literary analysis element with the correct author. Wheatley, Dunbar, or Both 1. Point of view: The poem is written in first person. 2. Characterization: The speaker feels resentment. 3.Theme: The feeling of imprisonment brings about a longing to be free. 4. Plot: The speaker is transformed.
1. Both 2. Dunbar 3. Dunbar 4. Weatley
from Walden & from Last Child in the Woods Both Walden and "Last Child in the Woods" express ideas about nature. Mark the box that indicates whether an idea is expressed in Walden, "Last Child in the Woods," or both. 1. People should spend more time outdoors. 2.Solitude is important. 3.People should hurry less. 4.Modern life is too cluttered. 5.Nature is in danger of disappearing.
1. Both 2. Walden 3. Walden 4. Both 5. Last Child
To My Old Master Mark the box to show to show which statements in the selection are meant to be taken literally and which statements contain a secondary meaning. 1.I . . . was glad . . . that you wanted me to come back and live with you again, promising to do better for me. . . . 2.If you fail to pay us for faithful labors in the past, we can have little faith in your promises in the future. 3.I would rather stay here and starve—and die, if it come to that—than have my girls brought to shame. . . . 4.Say howdy to George Carter, and thank him for taking the pistol from you when you were shooting at me.
1. Sarcastic 2.Literal 3.Literal 4.Sarcastic
A Soldier for the Crown Mark the box that shows whether each statement explains how Alexander's nature as a gambler is important to the plot. 1.It shows her willingness to take risks 2.It emphasizes the luck she has throughout the story. 3.It shows her feelings about being involved in the war. 4.It emphasizes how she felt about her brother's death.
1. True 2. True 3. False 4. False
Poems by Emily Dickinson In "The Soul selects her own Society," the author makes extensive use of em dashes throughout the poem. Mark the box that shows whether each statement about em dashes is true or false. 1. The punctuation serves to mark ends of sentences. 2. The punctuation is used to disrupt the meter and flow of the poem. 3. The punctuation breaks down separate ideas and thoughts of the poem. 4. The punctuation helps maintain the steady rhythm and tone of the poem.
1. false 2. true 3. true 4. false
from Song of Myself In the poem "Song of Myself," Whitman uses a number of sound devices, many of which are present in "A child said What is the grass?" Mark the box to choose whether the sentence about sound devices in "A child said What is the grass?" is true or false. 1.Whitman asks a rhetorical question to begin his discussion on the universal connections of grass. 2. Whitman uses alliteration in lines 13-18 to reiterate his love of old and young people. 3. Whitman uses a colloquial term in line 3 to describe grass in terms that anyone can understand. 4. Whitman uses repetition to emphasize how grass is both universal and personal for all people.
1. true 2. false 3. true 4. true
The Minister's Black Veil & The Pit and the Pendulum Hawthorne uses language to suggest different moods at different points in the story. Mark the box that indicates whether each sentence in "The Minister's Black Veil" evokes a mood of melancholy or intrigue. 1.But so wonder-struck were they that his greeting hardly met with a return. 2.It was tinged, rather more darkly than usual, with the gentle gloom of Mr. Hooper's temperament. 3.But still good Mr. Hooper sadly smiled at the pale visages of the worldly throng as he passed by. 4.That, and the mystery concealed behind it, supplied a topic for discussion between acquaintances meeting in the street, and good women gossiping at their open windows. 5. Such was its immediate effect on the guests, that a cloud seemed to have rolled duskily from beneath the black crape, and dimmed the light of the candles.
1.Intrigue 2.Melancholy 3.Melancholy 4. Intrigue 5. Melancholy
Story of an Hour Label the responses that Mrs. Mallard had to the news of her husband's death in the order that they occurred. The first response will be labeled 1, and the last will be labeled 5. — Sudden and complete joyfulness — Weeping with wild abandon — Fearfulness for what is to come — Shock leading to a physical reaction — Numbness and vacancy
4 — Sudden and complete joyfulness 1 — Weeping with wild abandon 3 — Fearfulness for what is to come 5 — Shock leading to a physical reaction 2 — Numbness and vacancy
Story of an Hour Read the dictionary entry. trivial \trĭv'ē-әl\ adj 1. of very little importance or value 2. commonplace 3. immediately apparent 4. being the mathematically simplest case Which definition best matches the meaning of trivial as it is used in paragraph 12? A Definition 1 B Definition 2 C Definition 3 D Definition 4
A Definition 1
from Song of Myself Which lines show the author's awareness of his connection to others? A I celebrate myself, and sing myself, / And what I assume you shall assume, / For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. B Creeds and schools in abeyance, / Retiring back a while sufficed at what they are, but never forgotten, / I harbor for good or bad, I permit to speak at every hazard, / Nature without check with original energy. C The grass is very dark to be from the white heads of old mothers, / Darker than the colorless beards of old men, / Dark to come from under the faint red roofs of mouths. D What do you think has become of the young and old men? / And what do you think has become of the women and children?
A I celebrate myself, and sing myself, / And what I assume you shall assume, / For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.
A Soldier for the Crown Read this sentence from paragraph 2. There was suspense, the feeling that the future was not already written by white hands. What does the imagery in this sentence suggest about Alexander? A She wants to control her own future. B She likes not knowing what comes next. C She needs to feel capable in her abilities. D She feels unsettled by the idea of uncertainty
A She wants to control her own future.
Thomas Jefferson: The Best of Enemies Read the sentence from paragraph 1 below. At first, Hamilton and Jefferson socialized on easy terms, with little inkling that they were destined to become mortal foes. Which two sentences describe the impact of the author's diction on the tone of the sentence? A The author uses a mixture of positive and negative words to create a complex tone. B The author uses easy to create an easygoing tone. C The author uses positive words at the beginning to start with a whimsical tone. D The author uses mortal foes to create an intense tone at the end.
A The author uses a mixture of positive and negative words to create a complex tone. D The author uses mortal foes to create an intense tone at the end.
To My Old Master Read this excerpt from paragraph 3. As to my freedom, which you say I can have, there is nothing to be gained on that score, as I got my free papers in 1864 from the Provost-Marshal-General of the Department of Nashville. Mandy says she would be afraid to go back without some proof that you were disposed to treat us justly and kindly, and we have concluded to test your sincerity by asking you to send us our wages for the time we served you. This will make us forget and forgive old scores, and rely on your justice and friendship in the future. Select two statements that show the primary purpose of this excerpt. A To make a request he knows Anderson will not fulfill B To show that he still may forgive Anderson's past actions C To inform Anderson he is serious about asking for restitution D To indicate that he finds Anderson's proposal ridiculous E To give Anderson a way to back out of his proposal
A To make a request he knows Anderson will not fulfill & D To indicate that he finds Anderson's proposal ridiculous
To My Old Master In paragraph 3, why does the author choose the word defraud to describe the actions of Anderson? A To suggest that Anderson is a criminal B To imply that Anderson lied to him C To point out Anderson's misunderstanding of the law D To predict what Anderson's fate will likely be
A To suggest that Anderson is a criminal
The Minister's Black Veil & The Pit and the Pendulum Read the sentence from paragraph 26 of "The Pit and the Pendulum." I might as well have attempted to arrest an avalanche! In this sentence, the author uses — A a metaphor to illustrate the impossibility of escape for the narrator B an allusion to show that the narrator could escape under perfect circumstances C an analogy to demonstrate the indifference of the judges D a simile to show that the judges have shown some fairness
A a metaphor to illustrate the impossibility of escape for the narrator
from Song of Myself Based on context, the word transpire in line 14 of "A child said What is the grass?" means — A break B present C escape D shake
A break
from Song of Myself "A child said What is the grass?" begins with a rhetorical question to — A describe the ways nature and people are truly interconnected B show the different ways that grass can be described C illustrate how nature is much more profound than humans D demonstrate how a simple question can become a study of philosophy
A describe the ways nature and people are truly interconnected
Poems by Emily Dickinson The poem "Because I could not stop for death" is considered an allegory because — A it presents as an extended metaphor to explore the journey from life to death B it uses images to describe a single life and death through personification C it demonstrates the universality of life and death using similes D it unfolds with symbolism to examine the meaning of our choices in life through death
A it presents as an extended metaphor to explore the journey from life to death
A Soldier for the Crown Read the dictionary entry below. pawn \pôn\ n 1. something used as a pledge 2. one used by someone to advance the purposes of another 3. something delivered as security for money borrowed 4. someone held hostage Which definition most closely matches the way pawn is used in paragraph 19? A Definition 1 B Definition 2 C Definition 3 D Definition 4
B Definition 2
from Walden & from Last Child in the Woods Which two statements summarize key ideas found in both selections? A Having friends is important to a fulfilling life. B Time spent in nature makes life meaningful. C Working honestly is more important than working quickly. D Personal observation of the world is as important as books. E The news is a distraction from what is truly important.
B Time spent in nature makes life meaningful. & D Personal observation of the world is as important as books.
A Soldier for the Crown The author uses a second-person point of view to help the reader — A. better understand of the supporting characters B. become more fully immersed in the story C. find the main character more believable D. keep track of events in the story
B become more fully immersed in the story
from Walden & from Last Child in the Woods The author of "Last Child in the Woods" most likely includes a reference to college students in paragraph 11 to — A provide evidence for the idea that people are disconnected from nature B change the tone of the passage from one of despair to one of hope C explain why people have become so isolated in the present era D draw a parallel between the previous frontier and the current one
B change the tone of the passage from one of despair to one of hope
Thomas Jefferson: The Best of Enemies The author includes the information in paragraph 6 to — A show the differences between Hamilton and Jefferson B describe the events that led Hamilton and Jefferson to become enemies C illustrate how Jefferson was a more adept politician than Hamilton D demonstrate that Hamilton was more capable than Jefferson in government
B describe the events that led Hamilton and Jefferson to become enemies
from Song of Myself In "I understand the large hearts of heroes," lines 3-11, repetition of the word How is used to — A outline the causes of the captain's shipwreck and what happened afterward B dramatize the difficult rescue efforts undertaken by the ship's captain C describe what happened to some of the passengers on the ship's deck D demonstrate the courage present in the ship's crew during the event
B dramatize the difficult rescue efforts undertaken by the ship's captain
from Song of Myself In "I understand the large hearts of heroes," the author includes descriptions of immigrants, enslaved persons, and firefighters to — A demonstrate how America is a melting pot of diverse cultures and histories B emphasize his need to be connected as well as the connections among Americans C suggest the many different ways people live and work throughout America D understand better how Americans use their time so he can write about it
B emphasize his need to be connected as well as the connections among Americans
Poems by Emily Dickinson In the poem "The Soul selects her own Society," Dickinson uses the sound device of alliteration in lines 1-2 to — A emphasize the importance of the theme B enhance the rhythmic quality of the poem C describe how the soul appears to the poet D allude that the soul is a living creature
B enhance the rhythmic quality of the poem
The Minister's Black Veil & The Pit and the Pendulum The deterioration of the minister's relationship with Elizabeth is significant to the plot of "The Minister'sBlack Veil" because it — A parallels the relationship the minister has with the church B illustrates the immense power the veil has over others C shows their fundamental incompatibility D emphasizes the differences in their faith
B illustrates the immense power the veil has over others
To My Old Master The author wrote this selection most likely to — A attempt to get payment from Anderson for his years as a slave B show Anderson that his offer is unworthy of consideration C help Anderson understand why the practice of slavery is immoral D explain to Anderson why he is unable to accept his job offer
B show Anderson that his offer is unworthy of consideration
On Being Brought from Africa to America & Sympathy The repetition of the words I know what the caged bird feels in line 7 of "Sympathy" suggests that the author feels — A sad B trapped C lonely D bored
B trapped
On Being Brought from Africa to America & Sympathy Which sentence best exemplifies the theme of the selection titled "Sympathy"? A Independence is seldom worth the sacrifice required. B Being a prisoner makes a person more likely to give up. C Never allow oppression to suppress the fight for freedom. D People should avoid fighting against situations beyond their control.
C Never allow oppression to suppress the fight for freedom.
On Being Brought from Africa to America & Sympathy Which line best illustrates the primary theme of religious enlightenment found in "On Being Brought from Africa to America"? A Remember, Christians, Negroes, black as Cain, B "Their colour is a diabolic die." C Once I redemption neither sought nor knew. D Some view our sable race with scornful eye,
C Once I redemption neither sought nor knew.
Story of an Hour Which two quotations best support the theme of gaining one's freedom from a life of oppression? A She was beginning to recognize this thing that was approaching to possess her, and she was striving to beat it back with her will—as powerless as her two white slender hands would have been. B A kind intention or a cruel intention made the act seem no less a crime as she looked upon it in that brief moment of illumination. C What could love, the unsolved mystery, count for in face of this possession of self-assertion which she suddenly recognized as the strongest impulse of her being! D She knew that she would weep again when she saw the kind, tender hands folded in death; the face that had never looked save with love upon her, fixed and gray and dead. E There would be no powerful will bending hers in that blind persistence with which men and women believe they have a right to impose a private will upon a fellow creature.
C What could love, the unsolved mystery, count for in face of this possession of self-assertion which she suddenly recognized as the strongest impulse of her being! & E There would be no powerful will bending hers in that blind persistence with which men and women believe they have a right to impose a private will upon a fellow creature.
To My Old Master Read these sentences from paragraph 3. At twenty-five dollars a month for me, and two dollars a week for Mandy, our earnings would amount to eleven thousand six hundred and eighty dollars. Add to this the interest for the time our wages have been kept back, and deduct what you paid for our clothing, and three doctor's visits to me, and pulling a tooth for Mandy, and the balance will show what we are in justice entitled to. Please send the money by Adams's Express, in care of V. Winters, Esq., Dayton, Ohio. The businesslike language in these sentences emphasizes that the author had — A made new friends who were helping him B significantly improved his position in life C deeply felt the injustice of working as a slave D expected to receive the monies owed to him
C deeply felt the injustice of working as a slave
Poems by Emily Dickinson The poet uses rhyme in lines 6 and 8 of "Much Madness is divinest Sense" to — A describe how conforming to society can leave one feeling imprisoned B illustrate the condition of someone who has conformed for too long C emphasize how one can be perceived as a threat by not conforming D suggest that by refusing to conform one can literally be imprisoned
C emphasize how one can be perceived as a threat by not conforming
from Walden & from Last Child in the Woods Thoreau repeats his instruction to simplify twice in paragraph 4 to — A express frustration with his inability to follow his own words B use irony by failing to pare down his own writing C emphasize that this is his main piece of advice D acknowledge how surprising this idea is to readers
C emphasize that this is his main piece of advice
To My Old Master The tone of the selection can best be described as — A angry, because the author refers to injustices he suffered when he was living as a slave B fearful, because the author is afraid that his former master will come after him C ironic, because there is a difference between what the author asks for and what he expects D tolerant, because the author uses language that shows he is willing to forgive Anderson
C ironic, because there is a difference between what the author asks for and what he expects
Story of an Hour The description of the setting in paragraph 5 emphasizes that Mrs. Mallard — A wishes she could be by herself forever B thinks of the outdoors rather than grief C is beginning to feel more hopeful D cannot comprehend what she feels
C is beginning to feel more hopeful
Thomas Jefferson: The Best of Enemies The author uses a chronological approach to — A explain the events in the lives of both men as they gradually worked up to an explosive confrontation B illustrate the causes and effects of the relationship between Hamilton and Jefferson C organize the information about both men in the order it happened to tell a cohesive story D show the problems and solutions achieved by both Hamilton and Jefferson at the time
C organize the information about both men in the order it happened to tell a cohesive story
from Walden & from Last Child in the Woods Read the following sentence from paragraph 4 of "Last Child in the Woods." He was right. Americans around my age, baby boomers or older, enjoyed a kind of free, natural play that seems, in the era of kid pagers, instant messaging, and video games, like a quaint artifact. In this sentence, the word quaint means — A abstract B noteworthy C whimsical D inferior
C whimsical
Story of an Hour Read these sentences about the selection. Josephine tries to minimize the impact by gently breaking the news to Mrs. Mallard that her husband has died. Josephine thinks that Mrs. Mallard will need her company after she has heard the news. Which revision most effectively creates sentence variety? A Breaking the news of Mrs. Mallard's husband's death to her gently, Josephine minimizes the impact. Thinking Mrs. Mallard will need her company, Josephine tells her the news. B Mrs. Mallard will need to be told the news of her husband's death gently by Josephine to minimize the impact. Mrs. Mallard might need some company, which is what Josephine thinks. C Josephine carefully breaks the news of the death of Mrs. Mallard's husband to her to minimize the impact. Josephine thinks her company will be needed after Mrs. Mallard hears the news. D By gently breaking the news to Mrs. Mallard that her husband has died, Josephine tries to minimize the impact. Josephine thinks that Mrs. Mallard will need her company after she has heard the news.
D By gently breaking the news to Mrs. Mallard that her husband has died, Josephine tries to minimize the impact. Josephine thinks that Mrs. Mallard will need her company after she has heard the news.
Thomas Jefferson: The Best of Enemies Read the dictionary entry below. inordinate \ĭn-ôr'dn-ĭt\ adj 1. unrestrained in conduct or feelings 2. irregular 3. disorderly or uncontrolled 4. excessive Which definition matches the meaning of inordinate in paragraph 13? A Definition 1 B Definition 2 C Definition 3 D Definition 4
D Definition 4
A Soldier for the Crown Which two statements show how the historical context affects the characterization of Alexander? A She had to be reliant on her brother and cousin for survival. B She had to be physically strong to complete her tasks as a slave and a soldier. C She had to be nurturing to her brother and cousin. D She had to be willing to take risks to escape to freedom. E She had to be determined to survive the hardships of slavery and being a soldier.
D She had to be willing to take risks to escape to freedom. E She had to be determined to survive the hardships of slavery and being a soldier.
Story of an Hour Paragraph 14 highlights the theme by suggesting that the way Mr. Mallard put demands on Mrs. Mallard — A made her feel as though he did not love her B further complicated her heart problems C allowed her to realize she was needed D contributed to her feelings of oppression
D contributed to her feelings of oppression
The Minister's Black Veil & The Pit and the Pendulum Both the narrator's sentencing in "The Pit and the Pendulum" and the minister's first appearance in the veil in "The Minister's Black Veil" — A provoke questions about authority B lead to their decisions to abandon social norms C evoke sympathy for the main character D create the confusion that moves the plot forward
D create the confusion that moves the plot forward
On Being Brought from Africa to America & Sympathy In line 1 of "On Being Brought from Africa to America," the author included information about a Pagan land to — A provides a description of African society B explain how desolate the African landscape is C show that slave traders behaved mercifully toward Africans D establish that Africans were unfamiliar with some religions
D establish that Africans were unfamiliar with some religions
On Being Brought from Africa to America & Sympathy The selections "On Being Brought from Africa to America" and "Sympathy" both focus specifically on — A feeling entrapped B religious redemption C cruelty toward animals D prejudice against people
D prejudice against people
A Soldier for the Crown In paragraph 14, the three main characters' last names contribute to the theme by — A showing how they were willing to fight B serving as a metaphor for what they endured C helping them disguise themselves D symbolizing their desire for freedom
D symbolizing their desire for freedom
Thomas Jefferson: The Best of Enemies Read the dictionary entry below. diffident \dĭf'ĭ-dәnt\ adj 1. hesitant in actions due to a lack in self-confidence 2. characterized by or indicating fear 3. distrustful 4. restrained or reserved in manner Which definition matches the meaning of diffident in paragraph 5? F Definition 1 G Definition 2 H Definition 3 J Definition 4
Definition 4
Story of an Hour Read the dictionary entry. repression \rĭ-prĕsh'әn\ n 1. state of being kept under control 2. act of preventing a feeling 3. act of reducing a person to subjection 4. state of being rejected from the conscious mind Which definition best matches the meaning of repression as it is used in paragraph 8? F Definition 1 G Definition 2 H Definition 3 J Definition 4
F Definition 1
A Soldier for the Crown How does the setting, in the time during and following the Revolutionary War, influence the plot? F It provides a way for the main character to achieve freedom. G It provides an opportunity for the main character to take risks. H It provides the main character a way to help her cousin escape. J It provides the main character a chance to fight against the colonies.
F It provides a way for the main character to achieve freedom.
Poems by Emily Dickinson In the poem "Because I would not stop for death," Dickinson repeats the phrase "We passed." Which two sentences best describe the importance of this repetition in the poem? F It shows the progression of the journey described. G It helps maintain a steady rhyme scheme in the poem. H It emphasizes the everyday experiences the speaker is leaving behind. J It mirrors the growing happiness of the speaker. KIt highlights how slowly life passes us by.
F It shows the progression of the journey described. & H It emphasizes the everyday experiences the speaker is leaving behind.
from Walden & from Last Child in the Woods Which statement best supports the main idea of Walden? F People live more fulfilling lives when they live close to nature. G Responsibility for the environment is a moral value. H Filling one's day with many complex tasks makes life worth living. J Information about the world is more important than knowing oneself.
F People live more fulfilling lives when they live close to nature.
from Song of Myself Read stanza 7 from "A child said What is the grass?" Tenderly will I use you curling grass, It may be you transpire from the breasts of young men, It may be if I had known them I would have loved them, It may be you are from old people, or from offspring taken soon out of their mothers' laps, And here you are the mothers' laps. Which two sentences describe what is revealed to the reader about the narrator's point of view in these lines? F The reader experiences how the speaker regards the cycle of life. G The reader understands how the speaker sees the role of grass in nature. H The reader learns what the speaker thinks about human mortality. J The reader must infer what the speaker thinks about the natural world. K The reader finds out the speaker's view on the role of motherhood.
F The reader experiences how the speaker regards the cycle of life. & H The reader learns what the speaker thinks about human mortality.
The Minister's Black Veil & The Pit and the Pendulum Read this sentence from paragraph 43 of "The Minister's Black Veil." Their instinctive dread caused him to feel, more strongly than aught else, that a preternatural horror was interwoven with the threads of the black crape. Which two quotations from "The Pit and the Pendulum" express a similar sense of dread? F Then silence, and stillness, and night were the universe. G Arousing from the most profound of slumbers, we break the gossamer web of some dream. H Then a pause in which all is blank. J Shaking in every limb, I groped my way back to the wall; resolving there to perish rather than risk the terrors of the wells, of which my imagination now pictured many in various positions about the dungeon. K For some minutes this fact occasioned me a world of vain trouble; vain indeed! for what could be of less importance, under the terrible circumstances which environed me, than the mere dimensions of my dungeon?
F Then silence, and stillness, and night were the universe. & J Shaking in every limb, I groped my way back to the wall; resolving there to perish rather than risk the terrors of the wells, of which my imagination now pictured many in various positions about the dungeon.
On Being Brought from Africa to America & Sympathy Which of the following is a similarity between both authors? F They both express religious beliefs. G They both believe prisoners are ignorant. H They both suggest that singing can free the soul. J They both display their thankfulness for being educated
F They both express religious beliefs.
Thomas Jefferson: The Best of Enemies Which two phrases show why the author included the information in paragraph 15? F To show that Hamilton's views inadvertently were adopted by Jefferson as president G To illustrate that Jefferson's and Hamilton's rivalry never really ended between the two H To emphasize that Hamilton supported Jefferson's presidency despite their differences J To demonstrate how Jefferson's and Hamilton's beliefs were reconciled later in life
F To show that Hamilton's views inadvertently were adopted by Jefferson as president and H To emphasize that Hamilton supported Jefferson's presidency despite their differences
Story of an Hour Read these sentences about the selection. Mrs. Mallard was unhappy in her marriage and suffered from heart trouble. Mrs. Mallard was relieved when she heard the news that her husband had died. Which revision most effectively creates sentence variety? F Unhappily married, Mrs. Mallard also suffered from heart trouble. She felt relief on hearing that her husband had died. G Mrs. Mallard, who was unhappily married, had heart trouble. Mrs. Mallard, when she heard that her husband had died, felt relieved. H Having suffered from heart trouble, Mrs. Mallard was also unhappily married. Hearing her husband had died, Mrs. Mallard felt relieved. J Heart trouble and an unhappy marriage were problems for Mrs. Mallard. News that her husband had died brought relief to Mrs. Mallard.
F Unhappily married, Mrs. Mallard also suffered from heart trouble. She felt relief on hearing that her husband had died.
A Soldier for the Crown read the origin of the word fortifications. from the Latin fortis- ("strong") Based on this information, what is the meaning of the word fortifications in paragraph 15? F barricades G camouflages H embankments J headquarters
F barricades
from Song of Myself Read these lines from "I celebrate myself, and sing myself. " Born here of parents born here from parents the same, and their parents the same, The author uses the rhetorical device of repetition to — F design a steady rhythm that implies the ongoing continuity of one's family G create a monotonous tone illustrating the unending passage of time H allude to the infinite movement of people throughout a nation's history J suggest a rhythmic passage of time showing how cultures are interconnected
F design a steady rhythm that implies the ongoing continuity of one's family
To My Old Master Read these sentences from paragraph 2. I get twenty-five dollars a month, with victuals and clothing; have a comfortable home for Mandy,—the folks call her Mrs. Anderson,—and the children—Milly, Jane, and Grundy—go to school and are learning well. The teacher says Grundy has a head for a preacher. They go to Sunday school, and Mandy and me attend church regularly. We are kindly treated. The author uses a short sentence at the end of this excerpt to — F emphasize a fact about their new life that is different from their former life G provide a concluding fact that sums up their new life and community H transition quickly to the discussion of their reputation as former slaves J highlight the result of the details provided in the previous sentences
F emphasize a fact about their new life that is different from their former life
Thomas Jefferson: The Best of Enemies The author included paragraphs 12 and 13 to show — F how Jefferson and Hamilton shared certain unflattering traits G that the two men believed in the same things but used different approaches H that Jefferson and Hamilton both had unhappy marriages J how the backgrounds of both men influenced their abilities to make decisions
F how Jefferson and Hamilton shared certain unflattering traits
The Minister's Black Veil & The Pit and the Pendulum Compared with the narrator of "The Minister's Black Veil," the narrator of "The Pit and the Pendulum" is — F less reliable, making his story feel more mysterious G less sympathetic, making readers question his motives more H more aware of what is happening, making readers more suspicious of his role J more objective in his telling of events, making his story more credible
F less reliable, making his story feel more mysterious
Poems by Emily Dickinson The point of view in the poem "Because I could not stop for death" influences the poems theme by — F personalizing a universal experience through the eyes of the deceased G describing how the speaker views grieving as seen through a mourner's eyes H illustrating how Death is visualized by the deceased as a real journey J presenting the mourner's musings to show that no one escapes Death
F personalizing a universal experience through the eyes of the deceased
Poems by Emily Dickinson Read the following line from the poem. Tell all the Truth but tell it slant— This line highlights the speaker's message by suggesting — F telling the truth is important but should be done carefully G one can always avoid telling the truth whenever necessary H it is acceptable, to tell the truth at the risk of being brutal J one must always tell the truth but in the most positive way
F telling the truth is important but should be done carefully
On Being Brought from Africa to America & Sympathy Read line 6 from "On Being Brought from Africa to America." "Their colur is a diabolic die." Which two statements best explain how the author's use of alliteration in the phrase diabolic die emphasizes her purpose? F to show that people inaccurately associated evil with the dark skin pigment of Africans G to explain that people thought the skin of the Africans was artificially dyed H to show that people were fearful that the skin color of Africans would cause death J to explain that Africans experienced disdain because of the color of their skin
F to show that people inaccurately associated evil with the dark skin pigment of Africans & J to explain that Africans experienced disdain because of the color of their skin
Poems by Emily Dickinson How does the speaker's diction contribute to the tone in "The Soul selects her own Society"? F It is lighthearted and carefree as the speaker contemplates the state of her own soul. G It is direct and absolute as the speaker contemplates the selectivity of the soul. H It is thoughtful and uplifting as the speaker contemplates missed opportunities. J It is depressed and melancholy as the speaker contemplates the state of her soul before death.
G It is direct and absolute as the speaker contemplates the selectivity of the soul.
To My Old Master Based on paragraph 4, the reader can conclude that — F Milly and Jane were less attractive as children than they were as adults G Matilda and Catherine were slaves who were abused by their masters H the author believed he was likely to starve if he stayed in Ohio J the author believed many schools for children of former slaves were built in Tennessee
G Matilda and Catherine were slaves who were abused by their masters
Story of an Hour Read this sentence from paragraph 1. Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with heart trouble, great care was taken to break to her as gently as possible the news of her husband's death. What prediction might you make based on this information? F Mrs. Mallard will need to be by herself after hearing the news. G Mrs. Mallard will have trouble with her heart later in the story. H Mrs. Mallard will feel relief when she hears the news of his death. J Mrs. Mallard will ask for her sister to stay with her later in the story.
G Mrs. Mallard will have trouble with her heart later in the story.
from Song of Myself Read these lines from "I understand the large hearts of heroes." I am the hounded slave, I wince at the bite of the dogs, / Hell and despair are upon me, crack and again crack the marksmen, / I clutch the rails of the fence, my gore dribs, thinn'd with the ooze of my skin, How does the author's diction contribute to tone in these lines? F The author uses positive diction to create a hopeful tone. G The author uses negative diction to create a distressed tone. H The author uses formal diction to create a professional tone. J The author uses informal diction to create a conversational tone.
G The author uses negative diction to create a distressed tone.
from Walden & from Last Child in the Woods Why does the author of "Last Child in the Woods" include the results of studies about the effects of exposure to nature? F To refute the idea that his generation is unhealthy G To support his claim that nature is critical to wellness H To illustrate his metaphor about first and second frontiers J To show that spiritual and physical health are linked
G To support his claim that nature is critical to wellness
The Minister's Black Veil & The Pit and the Pendulum The author's use of imagery and the historical setting of "The Pit and the Pendulum" emphasize the regime's — F sense of forgiveness G arbitrary sense of justice H reasoned laws J intellectual progressivism
G arbitrary sense of justice
from Walden & from Last Child in the Woods The author's use of the phrase Saint Vitus' dance to describe busy people in paragraph 5 of Walden suggests a tone that is — F admiring G dismissive H uptight J jealous
G dismissive
Thomas Jefferson: The Best of Enemies According to the author, one way that Hamilton and Jefferson were most alike was that — F both men sought to become president G each man was exceedingly ambitious H both men grew up in very dire poverty J each man strictly interpreted the law
G each man was exceedingly ambitious
A Soldier for the Crown The author uses rhetorical questions in paragraph 4 to — F shows the reader that the main character is happy with her choices G help the reader see that the main character is still uncertain about her future H allows the reader to better understand how the main character made decisions J tells the reader that the main character put a lot of thought into her escape
G help the reader see that the main character is still uncertain about her future
Story of an Hour The author uses imagery in paragraph 13 to — F show the depth of Mrs. Mallard's sorrow at the unexpected news G illustrate the contradiction between the situation and Mrs. Mallard's feelings H explain Mrs. Mallard's sudden and unexplained feeling of elation J highlight Mrs. Mallard's frail mental and physical condition
G illustrate the contradiction between the situation and Mrs. Mallard's feelings
The Minister's Black Veil & The Pit and the Pendulum Read this sentence from paragraph 57 of "The Minister's Black Veil." I look around me, and, lo! On every visage a Black Veil! This image of the veil is symbolic of the — F harsh judgment of others G universality of secrets H attractive powers of mystery J refusal to see the faults of peers
G universality of secrets
Thomas Jefferson: The Best of Enemies Which sentence or phrase from the selection best supports the author's claim that Jefferson's idea of America was not practical? F Jefferson didn't grasp the levers of power with quite the same glee as Hamilton, who had no ideological inhibitions about shoring up federal power. G A master of subtle, artful indirection, he was able to marshal his forces without divulging his generalship. H Jefferson retained the landed gentry's disdain for the vulgar realities of trade, commerce, and finance. J Jefferson was aghast at what he construed as a breach of the Constitution and a perilous expansion of federal power.
H Jefferson retained the landed gentry's disdain for the vulgar realities of trade, commerce, and finance.
Poems by Emily Dickinson What is the rhetorical device Dickinson uses in lines 1-3 in the poem "Much Madness is divinest Sense"? F Personification G Allusion H Parallelism J Oxymoron
H Parallelism
The Minister's Black Veil & The Pit and the Pendulum Read this sentence from paragraph 10 of "The Minister's Black Veil." There was a general bustle, a rustling of the women's gowns and shuffling of the men's feet, greatly at variance with that hushed repose which should attend the entrance of the minister. What is the most likely reason that the author includes this description of the sound in the meetinghouse? F To underscore the atmosphere of serious spirituality G To illustrate the minister's lack of awareness H To emphasize the sense of unease among the people J To draw attention to the minister's gait
H To emphasize the sense of unease among the people
The Minister's Black Veil & The Pit and the Pendulum Which phrase in paragraph 3 of "The Pit and the Pendulum" most strongly contributes to a mood of dread? F frequent and thoughtful endeavors to remember G the lucid reason of a later epoch H a vague horror at my heart J I call to mind flatness and dampness
H a vague horror at my heart
A Soldier for the Crown The author tells the story out of chronological order to — F communicate a feeling of unease G reveal a flashback H create a plot twist J tell the most important events first
H create a plot twist
from Song of Myself The author structures the poem in different stanzas to — F create the sense of universality between all people around the world G demonstrate his grasp of language in telling a story about America H emphasize the different senses in describing scenes from American life J suggest that all people are the same no matter where they live in the nation
H emphasize the different senses in describing scenes from American life
Poems by Emily Dickinson In the poem "Much Madness is divinest Sense," Dickinson's view of nineteenth century society is that it — F rewards those who are not afraid to chain others G celebrates nonconformist attitudes in all creative expressions H is largely oppressive toward those who challenge its rules J punishes those women who stray from societal norms
H is largely oppressive toward those who challenge its rules
To My Old Master Read this sentence from paragraph 3. We trust the good Maker has opened your eyes to the wrongs which you and your fathers have done to me and my fathers, in making us toil for you for generations without recompense. In this sentence, the phrase opened your eyes means — F shown you firsthand G surprised you greatly H made you understand J helped you remember
H made you understand
On Being Brought from Africa to America & Sympathy Read line 11 from "Sympathy." When he fain would be on the bough a-swing; In this line, the author uses descriptive language to indicate that — F the bird prefers the safety of a cage G the boughs in the bird's cage do not swing H the bird would prefer a tree branch swinging in the open air J the perch in the bird's cage resembles a bough swinging from a tree
H the bird would prefer a tree branch swinging in the open air
To My Old Master Read the dictionary entry for the word score. score \skôr\ n 1. a numerical record of a competitive event 2. a result of a test or examination 3. a group of twenty items 4. a grievance that is harbored and requires satisfaction Which definition most closely matches the way the word scores is used in paragraph 3? F Definition 1 G Definition 2 H Definition 3 J Definition 4
J Definition 4
from Walden & from Last Child in the Woods What inference about both authors do the selections support? F Neither one finds that he has much support from society. G Neither one believes their complaint about nature can be solved. H They both regret the lifestyle decisions they have made. J They both agree that modern life has come at a cost.
J They both agree that modern life has come at a cost.
On Being Brought from Africa to America & Sympathy In lines 7-8 of "On Being Brought from Africa to America," the poet suggests that religious beliefs are — F not available to pagans G not required for redemption H not accessible for all people J not dependent upon skin color
J not dependent upon skin color
from Walden & from Last Child in the Woods The author of "Last Child in the Woods" uses the metaphor of the second frontier to highlight — F the ways that people have lost skills that used to be common in the natural world G the effect of the improved comfort and convenience of spending time at home H the psychological distance that keeps people from truly feeling at home in nature J the divisions between humans and nature after the conquering of the wilderness
J the divisions between humans and nature after the conquering of the wilderness
Thomas Jefferson: The Best of Enemies The tone of the article can be best described as — A nostalgic as the author describes this period of early American history B critical as the author states the shortcomings of both Hamilton and Jefferson C straightforward as the author explains the rivalry between Hamilton and Jefferson D depressing as the author surmises what America would be if events had been different
c straightforward as the author explains the rivalry between Hamilton and Jefferson
