ELA 2b: Quiz 4.13 - A Dish Best Served Cold

What does this passage from "A Dish Best Served Cold" most clearly say about the shooting of David Blumenfeld? "Each side justifies the killing with lies. Her own father, a New York Rabbi, was in Israel to visit the Holocaust museum. She is assured he was in reality a CIA agent." A. His shooter justified the shooting by lying about Blumenfeld's job. B. He was shot because he was secretly working for the CIA. C. He was shot because he was lying about his work. D. His shooter lied about the shooting to cover up Blumenfeld's work for the CIA

A. His shooter justified the shooting by lying about Blumenfeld's job.

According to "A Dish Best Served Cold," which of the following examples of revenge does Laura Blumenfeld collect for her memoir? Choose two options. A. rules for blood feuds in Albania B. plans for poisoning the water of German cities C. honor killing in Pakistan D. a hockey player who was ambushed by members of the opposing team E. jealous boyfriends who spread false rumors about their girlfriends F. "man-price" payments in the Middle Ages

A. rules for blood feuds in Albania B. plans for poisoning the water of German cities

What is the most likely meaning of converse in this passage from "A Dish Best Served Cold"? "Blumenfeld's drive to understand revenge leads her towards an examination of the emotional converse: empathy, compassion." A. transformation B. debate C. opposite D. exchange

C. opposite

Which set of words from the context best supports the answer to the question above? A. generation; 15th-century B. governed; canon; committee C. revenge; feuds; vengeance D. Albania; filial

B. governed; canon; committee

The word nursed has multiple meanings. What is most likely the meaning of nursed in this passage from "A Dish Best Served Cold"? At the start of this remarkable memoir, Laura Blumenfeld confesses that she never really overcame the emotions aroused by the attempt on her father's life, and had nursed revenge fantasies about it. A. promoted the well-being of B. regularly kept in mind C. given medical attention to D. used small amounts of

B. regularly kept in mind

What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of codified in this passage from "A Dish Best Served Cold"? "In Albania there is codified revenge. Feuds are passed from generation to generation, vengeance a filial duty governed by a 15th-century canon, which is in turn interpreted by a Blood Feud Committee." A. able to transmit messages B. due for immediate payment C. established as a system of rules D. disruptive and disorderly

C. established as a system of rules

What does this paragraph from "A Dish Best Served Cold" mainly tell you about Laura Blumenfeld? "The law's attempt to civilize the raw need for revenge satisfies public but not individual wants. Rachel, Blumenfeld's best friend, is needlingly skeptical about her endeavor. Blumenfeld's father is wavering in his support. Her brother is uninterested. It is she....armed with a pen...who seeks the vengeance that nobody but she really seems to want." A. She finds that there is little she can do about her desire for revenge. B. She does not particularly care about anyone but her father. C. She is determined despite the indifference of others. D. She receives strong support in her quest.

C. She is determined despite the indifference of others.

According to "A Dish Best Served Cold," what happened to David Blumenfeld in 1986? A. He was murdered on the Via Dolorosa. B. He moved from Miami to Jerusalem. C. He began working for the CIA. D. He was shot by a Palestinian gunman.

D. He was shot by a Palestinian gunman.

In "A Dish Best Served Cold," which aspect of Laura Blumenfeld's memoir does the author find least successful? A. the part that contrasts revenge with compassion B. the part that describes listening to the president after 9/11 C. the part that looks at revenge in other cultures D. the part that analyzes her feelings about her family

D. the part that analyzes her feelings about her family