Nonfiction Unit Study Guide

In "Games" which of the following does Johnson argue are benefits of playing video games? -A. Video games increase attention, memory, and the ability to follow threads. -B. Video games hone mental skills not developed while a person reads. -C. Video games include complex stories just as beautiful as the ones in novels. -A and B -B and C -A and C

A and B

According to "The Declaration of Independence," what is the right of the people whenever any form of government becomes destructive? -A. alter the government -B. abolish the government -C. institute a new government -D. none of the above -A, B, and C -only A and B

A, B, and C

In "Television: The Plug-In Drug," early proponents of television in homes did NOT anticipate which of the following? - A. the number of hours children would devote to television -B. more than one television in each home -C. the changes television would have upon the way Americans raise their children -Both A and B -Both B and C -A, B, and C

A, B, and C

Which of the following best characterizes Steven Johnson's view of books in the article "Games"? -Books are the most powerful way to get ideas across to other people. -Books are not as thought-provoking as video games. -Children should learn to play video games before they learn to read. -Books are not as amazing as some people think.

Books are the most powerful way to get ideas across to other people

In "The Myth of the Latin Woman," one main difference Cofer notices between American and Puerto Rican culture is the clothing styles. Which is true of these differences, according to the text? -Americans tend to wear more modest clothing. -Puerto Ricans tend to wear more flashy and vibrant clothing. -Both of the previous options -Neither of the previous options

Both of the previous options

In "Mother Tongue," Amy Tan refers to the various versions of English she encounters as the different... -dialects. -colloquialisms. -localisms. -Englishes.

Englishes

Regarding "Where I Lived, and What I Lived For," which response best describes Thoreau's attitude toward the post office? -He believes it is a waste of a good penny to post a letter. -He believes it is unreliable. -He believes face-to-face encounters are the key to happiness. -He believes the government is making too much money off the postage.

He believes it is a waste of a good penny to post a letter

The author of "Just Walk on By: Black Men and Public Space" holds what distinction in society? -He holds a doctorate in psychology. -He served twenty years in prison for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. -He was born and reared in one of Chicago's impoverished, crime-filled districts. -He served in the military for three decades.

He holds a doctorate in psychology

To whom is "Letter from Birmingham Jail" addressed? -King's fellow clergymen -Klu Klux Klan members -apathetic white people -angry African Americans -unmotivated African Americans

King's fellow clergymen

In "Games" what does Steven Johnson think about the argument that video games improve a person's visual intelligence and manual dexterity? -The argument doesn't do justice to the deep experience of playing a video game and thus the benefits games can have. -The argument is the best one to show how video games are beneficial. -The argument is poor because video games are detrimental. -The argument requires further research to validate its claims.

The argument doesn't do justice to the deep experience of playing a video game and thus the benefits games can have

In "Learning to Read and Write," what significant change does Douglass describe in the lines, "As I read, behold! The very discontent so graphically predicted by Master Hugh had already come upon me"? -The young Douglass came to the conclusion that slavery was wrong -Douglass decided he would pursue higher education -The writer decided he would act light-hearted and clueless while planning his escape -Douglass discovered the beauty of the written word

The young Douglass came to the conclusion that slavery was wrong

In "The Declaration of Independence," what do the first 12 abuses by the English crown have in common? -They indicate that King George III's tyrannical authority is in place of a representative government. -They indicate that the British government has been completely ignoring the colonies. -They indicate that King George III is asking the colonies to do too much as British citizens. -They indicate that King George III is a just and benevolent king. -They indicate that the British government allows the colonies representation in legislative processes, but not in judicial proceedings

They indicate that King George III's tyrannical authority is in place of a representative government

Regarding "Where I Lived, and What I Lived For," the introductory paragraphs of 50 Essays: A Portable Anthology reveals that... -Thoreau did not live as deep into the woods as he led readers to believe and was regularly visited with pies. -Thoreau was widely respected as an authority on minimalist culture because of the authenticity of his experiment. -World leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. read and followed the principles of Walden. -"Where I Lived, and What I Lived For" is a sequel to Civil Disobedience.

Thoreau did not live as deep into the woods as he led readers to believe and was regularly visited with pies

Based on "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions," the laws of the Creator deem that -all humans are created equal. -men are superior. -women are superior. -women are naturally weaker than men. -women need to be put in their place.

all humans are created equal

King outlines his strategy for a non-violent campaign in "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Which step below does King mention? -collection of the facts to determine where injustices are alive -negotiation -direct action -self-purification -all of the above are mentioned -none of the above are mentioned

all of the above are mentioned

In "Where I Lived, and What I Lived For," what was the author's purpose? -to convey his treatise on life -an argument for his choosing to become a writer -an argument for his going to live in the woods -an argument for his religion

an argument for his going to live in the woods

Regarding "Where I Lived, and What I Lived For," the essay is... -a revision of one of Thoreau's college writing assignments. -an excerpt from Walden. -a response to a dare from Thoreau's friend Emerson. -a treatise on civil disobedience.

an excerpt from Walden

In "On Being a Cripple," the author compares her fall on asphalt while trying to enter a car with a friend to... -an image as silly as something from a Marx Brothers' movie. -the most humiliating experience she has ever had. -an excursion to the amusement park. -a muse-like scenario from Greek mythology.

an image as silly as something from a Marx Brother's movie

In "Learning to Read and Write," Douglass describes the ability to read as -both pleasurable and painful. -only gratifying. -only disagreeable. -both important and of no consequence -both respectable and dishonorable.

both pleasurable and painful

In "The Joy of Reading and Writing," what is Superman doing in the comic book panel Alexie remembers? -breaking down a door -seeing through a wall with his x-ray vision -flying through the clouds -leaping tall buildings in a single bound -cowering in fear because of some kryptonite nearby

breaking down a door

In "On Dumpster Diving," the author says he hates one group of scavengers more than others. Which group? -direct competition -foragers -can scroungers -raccoons

can scroungers

The organization of "The Ends of the World as We Know Them" develops the... -collapse of several historical societies and the factors that caused their collapse, and the characteristics manifested in modern American society. -the bravery of warriors willing to defend their countries throughout history. -the accuracy of historical accounts of the fall of the Roman Empire. -the similarities between ancient Greek culture and American culture.

collapse of several historical societies and the factors that caused their collapse, and the characteristics manifested in modern American society

The purpose of "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions" is to -demand equal rights for women. -praise the traditional roles of women. -detail the benefits of the current government. -inform the reader about women's history. -applaud the efforts of women's rights activists so far.

demand equal rights for women

In "Ain't I a Woman?" Sojourner Truth's tone is -dignified and demanding. -sincere and pleading. -instructive but indifferent. -argumentative and boastful. -detached and dehumanizing.

dignified and demanding

In "Television: The Plug-In Drug," the section entitled "Real People" is most critical of television's -ease of use. -stimulating effect. -glamorous attraction. -harmful content. -commercial appeal.

ease of use

In "Just Walk on By," with which language does the author say he becomes familiar? -Spanish -fear -love -urban speak

fear

In "Mother Tongue," the author says that her position as a writer by definition means she... -has always loved language. -is a scholar of English grammar. -is an expert on literature. -is very strict about composition structure.

has always loved language

In "The Myth of the Latin Woman," Judith Ortiz Cofer discusses... -her life in America as a Puerto Rican immigrant. -her love of American cuisine. -her disdain for the immodesty and gaudy colors of Puerto Rican fashion. -the difficulty of her journey to America.

her life in America as a Puerto Rican immigrant

In "Just Walk on By," what was the author's "unwieldy inheritance"? -his athleticism -his ability to understand the emotions of those around him -his ability to make strangers feel suspicious, uncomfortable, or threatened -his ability to make friends easily

his ability to make strangers feel suspicious, uncomfortable, or threatened

"On Being a Cripple," the author sees the term cripple as... -bold and abrasive. -shocking and effective. -honest and precise. -vague and removed from the reality of her condition.

honest and precise

In "On Being a Cripple," Nancy Mairs uses an indelicate title in order to... -reprimand society for its mistreatment of the disabled. -satisfy her editor who wanted to shock readers. -draw attention to her own disability and garner sympathy. -illustrate how we choose to name a disability and how that term affects the way we think about it.

illustrate how we choose to name a disability and how that term affects the way we think about it

The primary purpose of "The Joy of Reading and Writing" is to -underscore the importance of formal education -highlight the plight of young Native Americans growing up on reservations -illustrate the power of reading -emphasize the difference between Indian and non-Indian students -debunk the fallacy that there is nothing to be learned from comic books

illustrate the power of reading

In "Television: The Plug-In Drug," what does Winn state is all that families seem to have left in our TV-obsessed culture? -love -dinner time -rituals -one-on-one time -cuddling during TV watching

love

Which imagery used by Sojourner Truth in "Ain't I a Woman" demonstrates how when people referred to women, they were often only referring to a certain class of women? -men helping women into carriages -women birthing children -women working in the fields -Mary mothering baby Jesus -Eve sinning for the first time

men helping women into carriages

In "The Myth of the Latin Woman," which feature of American culture does Cofer believe causes Americans to stereotype Puerto Rican women, and Latin women in general? -religion -art -music -food -movies

movies

Which of the following is NOT listed as an injustice towards women in "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions"? -no right to marry -no right to property -no right to vote -no right to earnings -no right to a college education

no right to marry

In "The Joy of Reading and Writing," what part of the written word most intrigues Alexie? -paragraphs -punctuation -typography -sentence syntax -diction

paragraphs

In "On Dumpster Diving," Eighner explains that he began scavenging by... -pulling pizzas out of the Dumpster behind a pizza delivery shop. -gathering bread after a local bakery closed for the day. -getting to know the kitchen crew in the alley behind an Italian restaurant. -learning Dumpster diving tips on YouTube.

pulling pizzas out of the Dumpster behind a pizza delivery shop

In "Mother Tongue," what does the author do to give the reader some idea of the family talk she heard in her own home? -shares a video link to a local church service -quotes what her mother said in a recent conversation -shares a transcript of her parents' wedding -explains how hard it was to learn English as a child

quotes what her mother said in a recent conversation

In "Learning to Read and Write," what is Douglass's attitude toward the young boys he describes in paragraph 4? -angry reproach -studied indifference -condescending pity -reflective appreciation -grudging respect

reflective appreciation

According to "The Declaration of Independence," which of the following is NOT one of the actions taken by the colonists to protest the abuses of King George III? -reminding the British that England was the one who wanted to colonize the U.S. in the first place -petitioning the king directly -warning the British to stop extending unwanted laws on the colonists -appealing to the English's natural sense of justice -pointing out the common history and ancestry the citizens shared with the inhabitants of England

reminding the British that England was the one who wanted to colonize the U.S. in the first place

Eighner prefers the word _____ most when referring to Dumpster diving. Yes, I meant to capitalize Dumpster, and if you read the essay, you know why. -foraging -scrounging -scavenging -stealing

scavenging

Regarding "Where I Lived, and What I Lived For," Thoreau repeats a theme that expresses his philosophy on what life should be. What is that theme? -simplicity -nature -religion -scholarship

simplicity

Regarding "The Ends of the World, as We Know Them," what does Diamond say has robbed America of its protection formerly afforded us by oceans? -technology and global interconnectedness -terrorism and geopolitics -modern tourism and transportation options -fundamentalist extremists

technology and global interconnectedness

In "On Dumpster Diving," Lars Eighner explains the ethics of scavengers primarily to show -that although these people were stricken with hardships, they are still humans. -that rules must exist in any society. -that people who dumpster dive suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder. -that society must impose rules on people who have no money.

that although these people were stricken with hardships, they are still humans

Regarding "The Ends of the World, as We Know Them," Diamond asserts that favorable geographical conditions do not necessarily mean survival of a culture. The failure he cites is... -the Mayans, who managed to ruin lush environments while other societies managed to carry on in some of the earth's most daunting environments. -the Incas, whose harsh habitat led to its early demise. -the desert Australian Aborigines, whose mark on the earth has completely disappeared. -the Romans, whose empire fell in a lush Mediterranean environment.

the Mayans, who managed to ruin lush environments while other societies managed to carry on in some of the earth's most daunting environments

King cautions readers to be persistent in their fight for freedom. Which of the choices below does King think may be the most serious impediment to reaching freedom? -the Klu Klux Klan -the apathetic white moderate -other black organizations that advocate violence -all of the above -none of the above

the apathetic white moderate

The reader can infer from paragraph 2 of "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions" that the writer believes -the government has not fostered equal rights for women. -the Revolutionary War had beneficial results. -the government should never be challenged. -current government promotes equality for women. -the government should include female elected officials.

the government has not fostered equal rights for women

In "On Dumpster Diving," which of the following is NOT one of Eighner's three principles to ensure eating safely from Dumpsters? -using senses and common sense to evaluate the condition of the found materials -knowing the Dumpsters in a given area and checking them regularly -seeking always to answer the question "Why was this discarded?" -the timing of the garbage truck route

the timing of the garbage truck route

Why does Truth allude to Eve, the first woman in "Ain't I a Woman"? -to illustrate the power of one woman and apply that strength to other women -to show that historically women have had as much power as men have -because the man in black asked her to name a strong woman -to offer a counter-argument to the idea that women can't have the same rights as men because Christ wasn't a woman -to show how sinful Eve was

to illustrate the power of one woman and apply that strength to other women

In "Learning to Read and Write," which of the following is NOT one of Douglass's sources for learning how to read and write? -brief instruction of the alphabet from his mistress -neighborhood boys -Thomas Auld's copybook -Webster's Spelling Book -two Irish dockworkers

two Irish dockworkers

In "Just Walk on By," after which event in his early twenties did the author become aware of his "unwieldy inheritance"? -mugging a woman in a dark alley -saving a woman from muggers in a dark alley -walking at a distance behind a woman on the street -chasing a man who stole a woman's purse

walking at a distance behind a woman on the street

In "The Ends of the World as We Know Them," Jared Diamond asks primarily... -what we can learn from history. -how we can prevent the end of the world. -what will make the world a stronger place. -why people can't get along.

what we can learn from history