ELA 2b: Unit 4 quiz

Which of the following choices best supports the answer to the question above? A. Ariel promptly obeys Prospero's command to bring Alonso and the others into his presence. B. Ariel sings a song of summertime as he helps Prospero into his robes. C. Ariel asks for Prospero's approval of the work he did to repair the ship. D. Ariel is touched by Gonzalo's misery and shares that Prospero would feel emotional at the sight of it as well.

D. Ariel is touched by Gonzalo's misery and shares that Prospero would feel emotional at the sight of it as well.

Which best describes how Ariel feels, given his words and actions up to the end of Act IV of The Tempest? A. loyalty to Prospero B. gratitude to Trinculo C. jealousy of Caliban D. anger toward Sycorax

A. loyalty to Prospero

In "The Sun Parlor," why doesn't the narrator want Sis in the sun parlor? A. The narrator thinks that only adults should use the room. B. The narrator is nervous that Sis will damage her hard work. C. The narrator wants the room for herself. D. The narrator is reserving the room for the aunt.

B. The narrator is nervous that Sis will damage her hard work.

According to Act I of The Tempest, why have Prospero and Miranda turned against Caliban? A. caliban is a sorceress's child B. Caliban is malformed C. Caliban attacked Miranda D. Caliban tried to retake the island

C. Caliban attacked Miranda

Which of the following best characterizes Miranda as Shakespeare presents her in Act I of The Tempest? A studious / bookish B. deceitful / sly C. frivolous / silly D. Kind / compassionate

D. Kind / compassionate

Which words would most likely appear in a thesaurus entry of synonyms for swollen? A. ballooned, enlarged B. injured, bruised C. diseased, infected D. twisted, gnarled

A. ballooned, enlarged

Which words from the context best support the answer to the question above? A. broken down; dirty straw B. walked; far away C. land; planting; crop D. building; thatched; carts

C. land; planting; crop

Which of the following is a key aspect of Caliban's character as Suárez presents him in "En el Jardín de los Espejos Quebrados"? A. bashfulness B. animosity C. self-respect D. dishonesty

C. self-respect

According to "Let South Africa Show the World How to Forgive," what have South Africans had to do in order to be pardoned? A. fully disclose their offenses B. serve short prison terms C. make financial restitution D. beg for forgiveness

A. fully disclose their offenses

Which of the following situations from Shakespearean plays is the best example of vigilance? A. Puck mistakenly anoints Lysander, rather than Demetrius, with a love potion. B. Portia disguises herself as a judge in order to save Antonio's life. C. Marcellus and Bernardo keep watch from the battlements of Elsinore at night. D. Jaques meditates on the seven ages of man in the Forest of Arden.

C. keeping watch all night

Which of the following is the best definition of perfidious?

untrustworthy and dishonest

Aristocrats and commoners mix freely in Act I of The Tempest, both on the island and on board ship. Which best describes the relations between the high-ranking aristocrats and the lower-ranking commoners? A. Commoners speak their minds freely to aristocrats as if equals. B. Commoners address aristocrats politely and respectfully. C. Aristocrats express only contempt and scorn for commoners. D. Aristocrats and commoners avoid contact with one another.

A Commoners speak their minds freely to aristocrats as if equals.

Which best describes an industrious manner of carrying out a task? A. A person works hard at the task until it is completed. B. A person gives up on the task soon after starting. C. A person breezes through the task without attention to detail. D. A person prepares carefully for the task before starting.

A. A person works hard at the task until it is completed.

According to "Understanding Forgiveness," what role does memory play in the act of forgiving? A. To forgive a wrong, you must wait until your complete memory of it fades over time. B. To forgive a wrong, you must recall it without feeling angry or wanting to retaliate. C. To forgive a wrong, you must vividly recall every single detail about it. D. To forgive a wrong, you must consciously decide to forget about it.

B. To forgive a wrong, you must recall it without feeling angry or wanting to retaliate.

Which best describes the lesson Prospero learns during The Tempest, as demonstrated by his words and actions in Act V? A. He learns that he was mistaken in thinking his brother had wronged him. B. He learns to forgive old injuries and to put the past behind him. C. He learns that it is unwise to depend on others for help or support. D. He learns that supernatural powers are no guarantee of happiness.

B. He learns to forgive old injuries and to put the past behind him.

Which of the following best describes a person who feels penitent? A. The person feels trapped in a hopeless situation. B. The person feels resentful at being misunderstood. C. The person feels sorry for doing wrong. D. The person feels uncertain of the best way to proceed.

C. The person feels sorry for doing wrong.

Which choice best defines reconciliation? A. compensating others for a wrong you have done B. showing understanding C. coming together after a disagreement D. acting entirely on your own

C. coming together after a disagreement

What does the author of Shakespeare and the French Poet say Prospero does as a result of his discovery that forgiveness is more important than vengeance? A. He vows to take the shipwrecked sailors with him to Naples. B. He asks the king of Naples to forgive him for his actions. C. He promises to use his magic only for good from then on. D. He calms the sea so the travelers can return home.

D. He calms the sea so the travelers can return home.

Define combing in this sentence. When the elder brother heard of this good fortune, he was filled with jealousy and started searching for his own magic bird. He spent days combing the lands around his village, greedy for more power, more money, more land. A. grooming B. rolling all around C. untangling D. searching carefully

D. searching carefully

Why does Prospero spy on Ferdinand and Miranda's conversation in Act III of The Tempest? A. to find out whether Ferdinand truly loves Miranda B. to learn more about Ferdinand for his own purposes C. to punish Miranda for disobeying his commands D. to protect Miranda from revenge on Ferdinand's part

A. to find out whether Ferdinand truly loves Miranda

In Act III of The Tempest, how does Alonso react when Ariel accuses him of wrongdoing against Prospero? A. He protests his innocence and blames Antonio. B. He admits his guilt and expresses remorse. C. He vows to find and kill his accuser. D. He cries aloud that he must be going mad

B. He admits his guilt and expresses remorse.

If you rectify a situation, which of the following must happen? A. You complete a task. B. You correct a problem. C. You ask a question. D. You identify an error.

B. You correct a problem.

Which of the following lines of dialogue from the play best supports the answer to the question above?

Ferdinand. . . . This my mean task / Would be as heavy to me as odious, but / The mistress which I serve . . . / . . . makes my labors pleasures. . . .

Which of the following quotes from the play best supports the answer to the question above?

Miranda. . . . But I prattle / Something too wildly, and my father's precepts / I therein do forget.

According to Act I of The Tempest, which of the following actions does Prospero take or plan to take?

to achieve revenge against his brother Antonio, to arrange a marriage between Ferdinand and Miranda, and to free Ariel permanently from his service

Which of the following best describes what it means to supplant someone?

to replace the person by unethical means

Which of the following choices best supports the answer to the question above?

Ariel. My master through his art foresees the danger / . . . and sends me forth / (For else his project dies) to keep them living.

What major life experience does the author explore in "The Forgiveness Project: Eric Lomax"? A.His unique friendship with a Japanese railroad worker. B. His experience as a prisoner of war in Thailand. C. His experiences with his wife after coming home from World War II. D. His life as a soldier in the Royal Corps of Signals in 1939.

B. His experience as a prisoner of war in Thailand.

In which circumstance would it make the most sense for Tala to ask Sal to pardon her? A. Tala reminds Sal that the math project is due in a week. B. Tala gives Sal an expensive birthday present. C. Tala arrives an hour late and misses Sal's recital. D. Tala asks Sal when he will be able to repay the money he borrowed.

C. Tala arrives an hour late and misses Sal's recital.

Which word from the sentence best supports the answer to the question above? A. privacy B. victim C. torture D. fortress

D. fortress

Which of the following best describes Ferdinand's attitude as he hauls wood on Prospero's orders in Act III of The Tempest? A. He makes the best of the situation. B. He plots and plans a way of escaping. C. He mourns his father and friends. D. He complains bitterly and at length.

A. He makes the best of the situation.

What does Caliban identify as the source of Prospero's power in Act III of The Tempest? A. Prospero's royal blood B. Prospero's library of books C. Prospero's will and determination D. Prospero's physical strength

B. Prospero's library of books

Based on context, choose the meaning of incite as it is used in this sentence from Shakespeare and the French Poet. Moreover, once he has made his decision to grant pardon, he resolves to abandon the powers that were his as magus, powers that can only incite him to idle dreaming and thus distract him from the one true path, which is the practice of virtue. A. delay or slow B. encourage or provoke C. alert or anticipate D. prevent or prohibit

B. encourage or provoke

Which words from the passage best support the answer to the question above? A. state of the king B. misfortune, exhausted C. suggests, moved D. they have been exposed

B. misfortune, exhausted

For which aspect of his past life does the speaker of "Caliban" mourn? A. beauty B. music C. peace D. friendship

B. music

Which of the following best describes Stephano as Shakespeare presents him in Act II, Scene ii, of The Tempest? A. naive and credulos B. practical and capable C. sly and devious D. foolish and ignorant

B. practical and capable

Which of the following lines of dialogue from the play best supports the answer to the question above?

Boatswain. . . . Hence! What cares these roarers for the name of king? To cabin! Silence! Trouble us not!

Which statement best describes Caliban's appearance as he portrays himself in "En el Jardín de los Espejos Quebrados"? A. He looks devilish. B. He looks wicked. C. He looks damaged. D. He looks strong.

C. He looks damaged.

According to "Understanding Forgiveness," what is the relationship between forgiveness and justice? A. True justice can be achieved only after you have forgiven someone. B. Forgiving someone is proof that you have accepted justice in a situation. C. You can pursue justice with or without forgiving someone. D. You can forgive someone only when you feel that you have been given justice.

C. You can pursue justice with or without forgiving someone.

In Act II of The Tempest, how does Antonio persuade Sebastian that if they kill Alonso, Sebastian can become King of Naples? A. by insisting that Alonso's son reached the island's shore safely B. by jeering at Alonso for being a foolish and feeble old man C. by arguing that Alonso's daughter is too far from Naples to interfere D. by explaining that he set the takeover in motion before they sailed

C. by arguing that Alonso's daughter is too far from Naples to interfere

Which of the following lines from the poem best supports the answer to the question above? A. [T]here was music: my mother's willow music.... B. My fists clench for you. C. There was water singing ... over stones. D. Mother, I am ... shackled in magic and pushed down.

D. Mother, I am ... shackled in magic and pushed down.

Which sentence from "What We Plant, We Will Eat" best supports the idea that the younger brother is a good man, worthy of his later good fortune? A. Heartbroken, the younger brother walked for many miles, far away from his home and village, until he found some broken down land that nobody wanted. B. One year, a drought overcame the land and the younger son's rice crop failed. C. Laughing in delight, the younger brother pulled a melon off the vine and cut it open. D. The younger brother gave every spare scrap of food to his tiny children, who were so thin he could count their ribs.

D. The younger brother gave every spare scrap of food to his tiny children, who were so thin he could count their ribs.

In "What We Plant, We Will Eat," what does the younger brother find as he leaves his brother's village after begging for some rice? A. a large seed B. a rice crop C. a magic melon D. a hurt bird

D. a hurt bird

Which of the following choices best supports the answer to the question above? A. Ariel uses his own judgment to protect Prospero rather than merely doing what Prospero tells him. B. Ariel shudders with fear at his memories of captivity and slavery under Sycorax's power. C. Ariel openly expresses scorn for Caliban and willingly and repeatedly makes a fool of him. D. Ariel takes advantage of Trinculo and Stephano's drunkenness to get Caliban killed.

A. Ariel uses his own judgment to protect Prospero rather than merely doing what Prospero tells him.

For a nation to be democratic, what must be true? A. Citizens must have a voice in government. B. A king or queen must rule the land. C. Goods and services must be widely available. D. People of different ethnic backgrounds must live there.

A. Citizens must have a voice in government.

Ariel. Remember, I have done thee worthy service,Told thee no lies, made thee no mistakings, served Without or grudge or grumblings. Thou didst promise To bate me a full year. What does Ariel's speech imply about the relationship between him and Prospero?

Ariel believes he can rely on Prospero's sense of justice

According to the author of Shakespeare and the French Poet, what does Prospero decide to give up? Choose two options A. love B. Ariel C. wealth D. his life E. magic F. happiness

B. Ariel E. magic

Which of these might best be described as a communal activity? A. answering an email B. attending a large meeting C. recharging a cellphone D. purchasing a new car

B. attending a large meeting

What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of rejuvenation in this passage from "The Sun Parlor"? She looked ten years younger than her actual years. She seemed to bounce with energy as if she had gone through some process of rejuvenation. A. renewing commitments B. regaining youth C. constructing illusions D. healing illness

B. regaining youth

When Prospero and Miranda were first cast away, who helped them and how? A. Prospero's brother, Antonio, by protecting them from the king's wrath B. royal counselor, Gonzalo, by stowing food, water, garments, and books aboard their small boat c. King Alonso, by allowing Prospero to go into exile rather than being hanged d. Ariel, by teaching Prospero and Miranda survival skills that were useful on the island

B. royal counselor, Gonzalo, by stowing food, water, garments, and books aboard their small boat

In The Tempest, Act III, Scene ii, Caliban, Stephano, and Trinculo discuss their plans. Ariel, hiding nearby, repeatedly interrupts Caliban, saying "Thou liest." Caliban and Stephano believe it is Trinculo speaking. Which is the most reasonable conclusion to draw about Ariel's motive for breaking into the conversation? A. ariel loves Miranda and wants to protect her B. Ariel dislikes Trinculo and enjoys causing him trouble C. Ariel resents hearing Prospero micked and insulted D. Ariel stirs up trouble for his own amusement

C.

In Act V of The Tempest, Prospero tells Antonio and Sebastian that he "will tell no tales" about their plot to murder Alonso. Given Prospero's words and actions throughout Act V, which is the most reasonable inference about why he decides to keep silent? A. He relies on his magical powers to punish them if they try to carry out their plot. B. He reasons that if they attempt to kill Alonso again, Ferdinand will become king. C. He believes it is nobler to forgive them than it would be to condemn them. D. He is convinced that they are already sorry for having plotted against Alonso.

C. He believes it is nobler to forgive them than it would be to condemn them.

What realization does Caliban come to by the end of Act V of The Tempest? A. He realizes that Prospero is an impostor. B. He realizes that he will soon be alone on the island. C. He realizes that Stephano is a drunken fool. D. He realizes that Ariel has been his friend all along.

C. He realizes that Stephano is a drunken fool

Which is the most likely meaning of opportune in the following sentence? The high temperatures and bright sunshine made it an opportune time to go to the beach. A. possible B. inconvenient C. favorable D. difficult

C. favorable

What is the meaning of wretched in this passage from Shakespeare and the French Poet? Ariel describes for him the wretched state of the king of Naples and his companions in misfortune, exhausted from the delusions and ordeals to which they have been exposed; he discreetly suggests to Prospero that he should be moved to pity them. A. tiresome B. satisfactory C. miserable D. hostile

C. miserable

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 of the following people is most likely to make amends? A. someone who wants to get back at an enemy B. someone who wants to learn a new skill C. someone who regrets hurting a friend D. someone who has lived a blameless life

C. someone who regrets hurting a friend

In Act II, Scene i, of The Tempest, Antonio says to Sebastian, "O, that you bore the mind that I do!" Which of the following best describes the difference in "mind," or personality, between the two characters as they appear in this scene? A. Antonio is greedy for wealth and power. Sebastian is greedy for wealth but not for power. B. Antonio is discontented with his lot but cannot see how to improve it. Sebastian is contented with his lot and sees no need for action. C. Antonio commits evil actions for gain and feels guilty afterwards. Sebastian commits evil actions for gain and is untroubled afterwards. D. Antonio is ambitious and acts on his ambition. Sebastian is ambitious but must be egged on to take action.

D. Antonio is ambitious and acts on his ambition. Sebastian is ambitious but must be egged on to take action

In the excerpt from Shakespeare and the French Poet, the author says that Ariel suggests to Prospero that he should pity the king of Naples and his companions. He also explains that Ariel knows nothing about suffering or pity. How does the author explain that Ariel is able to advise Prospero on pity? A. Ariel notices Prospero's response to suffering. B. Ariel knows it is a human virtue. C. Ariel is accustomed to human emotions. D. Ariel reads Prospero's mind

D. Ariel reads Prospero's mind

Which of the following is the best definition of incite? A. to joke merrily B. to scold sternly C. to cheer enthusiastically D. to encourage strongly

D. to encourage strongly

As I hopeFor quiet days, fair issue and long life,With such love as 'tis now, . . .. . . shall never meltMine honor into lust, to take awayThe edge of that day's celebrationWhen I shall think or Phoebus' steeds are founderedOr Night kept chained below. Which of the following best explains Ferdinand's meaning?

He promises not to give into temptation before he is married

According to Act II of The Tempest, which of the following best explains why Prospero, through Ariel, prevents the murders of Alonso and Gonzalo?

because Alonso and Gonzalo are important to the success of his own plans

According to Act I of The Tempest, why does Ariel willingly serve Prospero and carry out his commands

because Prospero rescued him from imprisonment

In Act IV of The Tempest, what tricks does Ariel say he played on Stephano, Trinculo, and Caliban? Choose two options. A. He played music that charmed and confused them into following its sound. B. He asked them riddles and laughed at them when they could not answer. C. He lured them into a pool of dirty water and left them there helpless. D. He pretended to sympathize with and join in their scheme to kill Prospero. E. He encouraged them to drink a potion that made them silly and stupid.

A. He played music that charmed and confused them into following its sound. & C. He lured them into a pool of dirty water and left them there helpless.

Which excerpt from "Under a Certain Little Star" best supports the answer to the question above? A. My apologies to the tree felled for four table legs. B. Truth, do not pay me too much attention. C. Don't be angry, happiness, that I take you for my own. D. Forgive me, open wounds, for pricking my finger.

D. Forgive me, open wounds, for pricking my finger.

What does the author realize after talking with Nagase Takashi in "The Forgiveness Project: Eric Lomax"? A. Forgiveness is always possible when someone is ready for it. B. Forgiveness does not help the victim forget the past. C. Forgiveness is possible when people have a lot in common. D. Forgiveness can never happen without an apology.

A. Forgiveness is always possible when someone is ready for it.

Which of the following is the best example of treacherous behavior?

betraying someone's trust

Which of the following would you most likely find in a thesaurus entry of synonyms for valiant? Base your answer on the meaning of valiant as it is used in Act III of The Tempest.

brave and courageous

What does the speaker in "They are hostile nations" most want from her enemy? A. compassionate treatment B. a military surrender C. a present she can share with others D. help with battling the winter weather

A. compassionate treatment

In "En el Jardín de los Espejos Quebrados," Caliban remarks that "In this island of all things broken, shifted, he isn't the only one damaged by history." Which is the most reasonable inference to draw from this thought of Caliban's? A. Caliban longs to figure as a hero in the pages of history. B. Caliban does not feel that he is so very different from others. C. Caliban still mourns the loss of his beloved mother. D. Caliban wishes that history had not bypassed the island.

B. Caliban does not feel that he is so very different from others.

At the beginning of "The Sun Parlor," the narrator says that her tale "is about houses and children, and which came first." What does she most likely mean? A. Most people don't buy a house until they have children. B. Children have no place in a truly splendid old house. C. A child is a more important priority than a house. D. Choosing a house that your children love is crucial.

C. A child is a more important priority than a house.

To whom or what does the speaker apologize in "Under a Certain Little Star"? Choose three options. A. to the moon, for waking up too early B. to squirrels, for cutting down the trees in which they live C. to people in train stations, for sleeping soundly in the morning D. to dead people, for not remembering them better E. to musical records, for shattering all of them on the sidewalk F. to the table, for breaking all four of its legs G. to deserts, for not rushing in with a spoonful of water

C. to people in train stations, for sleeping soundly in the morning D. to dead people, for not remembering them better G. to deserts, for not rushing in with a spoonful of water

Which of these statements best expresses the definition of forgiveness provided in "Understanding Forgiveness"? A. Forgiveness is two people coming together in mutual respect. B. Forgiveness is when you make a decision to ignore your desire for revenge after someone has wronged you. C. Forgiveness is the acceptance of apologies and compensation from someone who has wronged you. D. Forgiveness is a change in attitude so that you no longer feel ill will toward someone who has wronged you.

D. Forgiveness is a change in attitude so that you no longer feel ill will toward someone who has wronged you.

Based on its context, which meaning of the word notion does the author use in the following quotation from "The Forgiveness Project: Eric Lomax"? I was skeptical. I couldn't believe in the notion of Japanese repentance. A. desire B. small item C. knowledge D. idea or concept

D. idea or concept

What is the meaning of impregnable in the following sentence from "The Forgiveness Project: Eric Lomax"? The privacy of the torture victim is more impregnable than any island fortress. A. destroyed beyond recognition B. defeated and overcome C. quiet and peaceful D. impossible to break through

D. impossible to break through

What do Ferdinand and Miranda agree to do at the end of Act III, Scene i, of The Tempest?

They agree to marry as soon as possible

What passage from the excerpt supports the answer to the question above? A. But what are pity and forgiveness, as Prospero understands them? Control that he will be able to exercise over his impulses, and nothing more. B. Moreover, once he has made his decision to grant pardon, he resolves to abandon the powers that were his as magus, powers that can only incite him to idle dreaming and thus distract him from the one true path, which is the practice of virtue. C. [H]e now sees that his situation as victor has become a test. He can accept it as such, learn from it that forgiveness is more important than vengeance, practice "virtue." D. [H]e turns toward the universe whose occult forces he had sought to master and abjures with great solemnity that magic which clearly was only "rough," something material, since nothing true along the path toward the salvation of the soul was encouraged by it.

A. But what are pity and forgiveness, as Prospero understands them? Control that he will be able to exercise over his impulses, and nothing more.

What news does the Boatswain bring when he appears before Prospero in Act V of The Tempest? A. He has found that the ship is undamaged. B. He recognizes the island from a previous voyage. C. He is the only crew member left alive. D. He has spotted a rescue ship on the horizon.

A. He has found that the ship is undamaged

According to "The Forgiveness Project: Eric Lomax," what effect did the author's negative feelings toward his torturer have on the author? A. They filled him with unhappiness that he could not escape. B. They protected him from worse feelings about himself. C. They enabled him to move on with his life. D. They made him able to forgive his torturer.

A. They filled him with unhappiness that he could not escape.

In the deathbed scene in "What We Plant, We Will Eat," why is the elder son furious with his father? A. His father gives everything to his brother. B. His father requires him to share. C. His father is not as rich as he thought. D. His father follows the law of the land.

B. His father requires him to share.

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

According to "Understanding Forgiveness," what must the person who has wronged you do in order to be forgiven? A. accept punishment B. apologize C. nothing D. give compensation

C. nothing

Which best explains why Caliban obeys Prospero's orders in Act I of The Tempest?

Caliban knows that Prospero can use magic to force obedience

In "What We Plant, We Will Eat," what emerges from the magic melons that the elder brother plants? Choose two options. A. birds B. coins C. jewels D. warriors E. snakes

D. warriors E. snakes

In Act IV of The Tempest, the spirit playing Iris says that Cupid "has broke his arrows, / Swears he will shoot no more, but play with sparrows / And be a boy right out." Which of the following most clearly explains what Iris means? A. Cupid, the god of desire and attraction, promises not to shoot the lovers with his arrows. B Cupid, the son of Venus, cannot help Iris because he has accidentally broken his arrows. C. Cupid, the "waspish-headed" boy, chooses not to take part in the pageant. D. Cupid, the son of Mars, refuses to use his arrows to fight on behalf of Prospero.

A. Cupid, the god of desire and attraction, promises not to shoot the lovers with his arrows.

Which lines from "They are hostile nations" best support the answer to the question above? A. In view of the fading animals / ... the air / nearing extinction / we should be kind, / ... we should forgive each other. B. Here there are no armies / here there is no money / It is cold and getting colder C. See, we are alone in / the dormant field, the snow / that cannot be eaten or captured D. the gifts we bring / even in good faith maybe / warp in our hands to / implements, to maneuvers

A. In view of the fading animals / ... the air / nearing extinction / we should be kind, / ... we should forgive each other.

Which of the following lines of dialogue from the play best supports the answer to the question above? A. Miranda. . . . Oh, I have suffered / With those that I saw suffer! A brave vessel / . . . Dashed all to pieces! B. Miranda. The strangeness of your story put / Heaviness in me. C. Miranda. . . . And now I pray you, sir— / . . . your reason / For raising this sea storm? D. Miranda. What is't? A spirit? / Lord, how it looks about! Believe me, sir, / It carries a brave form

A. Miranda. . . . Oh, I have suffered / With those that I saw suffer! A brave vessel / . . . Dashed all to pieces!

What does the speaker conclude at the end of "Under a Certain Little Star"? A. Nothing can excuse the speaker, because her existence is in its nature an obstacle to completeness, objective truth, and absolute justice. B. The stars need to apologize to people for being so far away. C. Everyone should apologize to the speaker because she has done her best. D. Apologies are a waste of time, because actions matter more than words.

A. Nothing can excuse the speaker, because her existence is in its nature an obstacle to completeness, objective truth, and absolute justice.

supports the answer to the question above with a line. A. Stephano. I escaped upon a butt of sack ... by this bottle which I made of the bark of a tree with mine own hands since I was cast ashore. B. Stephano. Out o' th' moon, I do assure thee; I was the Man i' th' Moon when time was. C. Stephano. Doth thy other mouth call me? Mercy, mercy! This is a devil, and no monster. I will leave him; I have no long spoon. D. Stephano. If thou beest Trinculo, come forth. I'll pull thee by the lesser legs. If any be Trinculo's legs, these are they.

A. Stephano. I escaped upon a butt of sack ... by this bottle which I made of the bark of a tree with mine own hands since I was cast ashore.

Caliban. Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises/ Sounds and sweet airs that/ give delight and hurt not..... open and show riches/ Ready to drop upon me..." How do Caliban's language and style in this speech most likely affect the impression he has made on the audience up to this point? A. The audience realizes that Caliban is a complex character who can be lyrical and sensitive as well as earthy and brutish. B. The audience sees that Caliban is as powerful and crafty as Prospero and has only been biding his time to retake the island. C. The audience learns that Caliban is in league with Ariel to conceal the source of the music and fool Stephano and Trinculo. D. The audience understands that Caliban was only pretending to be a native of the island and that underneath his disguise he is a nobleman

A. The audience realizes that Caliban is a complex character who can be lyrical and sensitive as well as earthy and brutish

Which of the following is most likely true of a hounded person? Base your answer on the meaning of hounded. A. The person is being harassed and pursued relentlessly. B. The person is apologizing for past mistakes. C. The person is being educated at a fine school. D. The person is exhibiting skill at searching for answers.

A. The person is being harassed and pursued relentlessly.

In Act II of The Tempest, why does Caliban lie on the ground in an effort to avoid notice when Trinculo appears? A. because he thinks that Prospero has sent Trinculo to punish him B. because he wants to find out where Trinculo came from C. because he hopes to overpower and enslave Trinculo D. because he thinks that Trinculo is a ghost from the shipwreck

A. because he thinks that Prospero has sent Trinculo to punish him

If Keisha is invulnerable, which of the following must be true? A. she cannot be harmed B. she can't be seen C. she can't be understood D. she can't be entertained

A. she cannot be harmed

Which of the following are among the reasons Antonio suggests killing Alonso in Act II of The Tempest? Choose two options. A. Antonio believes that Ferdinand has survived the shipwreck and hopes to involve him in the plot. B. Antonio lacks the conscience that would make him hesitate to commit a murder. C. Antonio is tired of paying tributes to Alonso and knows he will not have to pay them to Sebastian. D. Antonio knows that Prospero is on the island and will interfere with his schemes. E. Antonio plans to kill Sebastian after Alonso is killed and himself take over the throne of Naples.

B. Antonio lacks the conscience that would make him hesitate to commit a murder. & C. Antonio is tired of paying tributes to Alonso and knows he will not have to pay them to Sebastian.

In Act II of The Tempest, how does Ariel prevent Alonso's assassination? A. He warns Antonio and Sebastian that their plan is discovered. B. He wakes Alonso and Gonzalo by murmuring a warning of danger. C. He conjures a storm that wakes the sleepers and forces them to seek shelter. D. He casts a spell on Antonio and Sebastian so they cannot draw their swords.

B. He wakes Alonso and Gonzalo by murmuring a warning of danger.

How does the speaker in "Under a Certain Little Star" feel about the problems that she faces in her life, compared to the problems that others face? A. The speaker feels that her problems are the same as the problems of others. B. The speaker feels that her problems are minor in comparison to far more serious problems. C. The speaker feels that her problems happen because she cannot find the joy in life that others experience. D. The speaker feels that her problems last longer because she never learns from her mistakes.

B. The speaker feels that her problems are minor in comparison to far more serious problems.

The speaker in "They are hostile nations" says, "there is almost / time / if we can only / make it as far as / the (possibly) last summer." What is the speaker most likely implying about the world as she sees it? A. The world can be improved if people unite and work together. B. The world is in imminent danger of total destruction. C. The world was an easier place to live in during the previous summer. D. The world will look better when summer comes around.

B. The world is in imminent danger of total destruction.

Which of the following choices best supports the answer to the question above? A. They run away in panic when the dogs chase them. B. They care more about wine and clothes than about their conspiracy. C. They are enchanted by the mysterious music that Ariel creates D. They vow to punish Ariel for making fun of them.

B. They care more about wine and clothes than about their conspiracy.

What happens when Stephano and Trinculo approach Prospero's cell in Act IV of The Tempest? A. They fall victim to a charm that makes them forget why they have come. B. They stop and eagerly take gaudy clothing Prospero has put there as bait. C. They argue with one another about which of them shall rule the island. D. They search for Prospero and fail to find any sign of him near the cell.

B. They stop and eagerly take gaudy clothing Prospero has put there as bait.

Which of the following is most likely to be vulnerable? Base your answer on the meaning of vulnerable. A. a tall pine tree in a national park B. a lost toddler in a train station C. a tractor in a corn field D. a rain cloud in a storm

B. a lost toddler in a train station

According to "Understanding Forgiveness," what are the main benefits of forgiving others? Choose two options. A. winning respect from society B. achieving greater well-being C. showing faith in humanity D. soothing dangerous enemies E. establishing better relationships

B. achieving greater well-being E. establishing better relationships

According to Act II of The Tempest, which of the following best describes the society that Gonzalo would like to create on the island? A. He would create an absolute monarchy like those of Europe. B. He would create a democracy in which people voted for their lead C. He would create a utopia of social and economic equality. D. He would create an oligarchy ruled by a group of powerful people.

C. He would create a utopia of social and economic equality.

Which best describes a sliver of glass? A. It is large, thick, and jagged. B. It is opaque, milky, and bubbly. C. It is hard, sharp, and thin. D. It is smooth, cool, and round.

C. It is hard, sharp, and thin.

In "They are hostile nations," how does the speaker feel that people should act toward one another? A. People should be suspicious of one another. B. People should ignore one another. C. People should be kind to one another. D. People should be careful around one another.

C. People should be kind to one another.

According to the author of Shakespeare and the French Poet, what is a main idea of Shakespeare's The Tempest? A. People should strive for perfection. B. People should have pity for others. C. People should control their natural desire to seek revenge. D. People should show forgiveness toward those who have wronged them.

C. People should control their natural desire to seek revenge.

Which of these statements best describes how the speaker says people actually do act toward one another in "They are hostile nations"? A. People constantly forget to bring each other gifts. B. People steal each other's money and walk away with it. C. People touch as though they are attacking one another. D. People rudely ignore the time and so are usually late.

C. People touch as though they are attacking one another.

Which of the following best describes Miranda's character in Act III of The Tempest? A. She is glad that Prospero has brought so many men to the island. B. She feels shy and tongue-tied around Ferdinand. C. She is so much in love that she forgets Prospero's demands. D. She hopes that Ferdinand can help her escape from the island.

C. She is so much in love that she forgets Prospero's demands.

Choose the most likely meaning the writer intended in the following line from "Under a Certain Little Star": My apologies to large questions for small answers. A. The writer thinks she should give longer answers to large questions. B. The writer thinks poetry should ask bigger questions. C. The writer believes her answers to life's important questions could be better. D. The writer imagines she is a small answer and apologizes to the large questions.

C. The writer believes her answers to life's important questions could be better.

The word tended has multiple meanings. What is the meaning of tended in this passage from "What We Plant, We Will Eat"? Heartbroken, the younger brother walked for many miles, far away from his home and village, until he found some broken-down land that nobody wanted. He tended it carefully, planting a small crop of rice and building a mud cottage that was thatched from the dirty straw that dropped from passing farm carts. A. frequently behaved in a certain way B. moved in a particular direction C. cultivated or looked after D. directed or waited on

C. cultivated or looked after

Trinculo. By this good light, this is a very shallow monster! I afeard of him? A very weak monster! The Man i' th' Moon! A most poor credulous monster! Well drawn, monster, in good sooth! Which statement best describes Trinculo's opinion of Caliban, as expressed in this speech? A. he is a little afraid of Caliban B. he is skeptical of what caliban says C. he is disrespectful of caliban D. he is in awe of caliban's strength

C. he is disrespectful of caliban

Which of the following lines from the play best support the answer to the question above? A. Caliban. This island's mine by Sycorax my mother, / Which thou tak'st from me. . . . B. Caliban. . . . A southwest blow on ye / And blister you all o'er! C. Caliban. For I am all the subjects that you have, / Which first was mine own king . . . D. Caliban. . . . His art is of such pow'r / It would control my dam's god, Setebos, / And make a vassal of him.

D. Caliban. . . . His art is of such pow'r / It would control my dam's god, Setebos, / And make a vassal of him

If an eagle is diving rapidly towards its target, which of the following statements is most likely to be true? Base your answer on the meaning of target. A. It is showing off to a possible mate. B. It is seeking a new nest. C. It is teaching its young to fly. D. It is hunting its next meal

D. It is hunting its next meal

What causes Antonio and the other passengers to desert their ship in Act I of The Tempest? A. ariel sets ship on fire and passengers forced to jump B. Boatswain refuses to correct ships course-ship runs aground on island C. ariel call Poseidon to sink ship, passengers jump D. Prospero uses magic, creates storm, make passengers believe ship is breaking

D. Prospero uses magic, creates storm, make passengers believe ship is breaking

Which choice best describes Trinculo and Stephano's personalities as Shakespeare presents them in Act IV of The Tempest? A. They are strategic and shrewd. B. They are melancholy. C. They are vengeful toward any who wrong them. D. They are mostly interested in pleasure.

D. They are mostly interested in pleasure.

In Act III of The Tempest, what temptations cause Stephano to accept Caliban's suggestion that Stephano murder Prospero? Choose two options. A. marriage with Miranda B. barrels of sweet wine C. books of spells and charms D. chests of gold and jewels E. rule of the island

D. chests of gold and jewels E. rule of the island

What does it mean to usurp a leadership position? A. win it fairly in election B. pass it on to another person C. inherit it by right of birth D. seize it illegally or by force

D. seize it illegally or by force

In "They are hostile nations," what does Atwood's speaker consider to be the most important "war"? A. the war to save the animals B. the war to eliminate missile attacks C. the war to create economic equality D. the war to ensure basic survival

D. the war to ensure basic survival

Which of these excerpts from "Let South Africa Show the World How to Forgive" best supports the answer to the question above? A. But the world has been amazed; instead of spewing calls for revenge, he [Mandela] urged his own people to work for reconciliation—and invited his former jailer to attend his presidential inauguration as a VIP guest. B. And we have been richly blessed to have had at such a critical time in our history a Nelson Mandela. C. Well, we have already had a fairly uneventful second general election and have witnessed the transition from a charismatic, first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela, to the more pragmatic, pipe-smoking Thabo Mbeki. D. And they thrilled as they witnessed Nelson Mandela being inaugurated as the first democratically elected president of South Africa on May 10, 1994.

A. But the world has been amazed; instead of spewing calls for revenge, he [Mandela] urged his own people to work for reconciliation—and invited his former jailer to attend his presidential inauguration as a VIP guest.

The excerpt from Shakespeare and the French Poet examines Prospero's state of mind at the beginning of Act V of Shakespeare's play The Tempest. Yves Bonnefoy says that at this point Prospero "takes stock of the day's events." What has Prospero learned from the situation he is now in? A. He realizes that magic does not contribute to salvation but that he can become master of himself through the pursuit of virtue. B. While he has become expert in the use of magic, he has not learned to command it well enough to achieve his goals. C. Despite striving to master the art of magic, he has learned that magic always leads the magician toward evil and darkness. D. His experience with the shipwrecked sailors and the king of Naples has taught him to value human companionship more than magic.

A. He realizes that magic does not contribute to salvation but that he can become master of himself through the pursuit of virtue.

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 "Let South Africa Show the World How to Forgive," what does Desmond Tutu believe is the main reason that South Africa is showing the world how to forgive? A. It has been chosen by God to show that forgiveness is possible in an unlikely place. B. It is a land where few atrocities were committed, compared to most other lands. C. It has a long tradition of moral leadership and fairness in the courts. D. It is a nation filled with particularly intelligent and well-educated people.

A. It has been chosen by God to show that forgiveness is possible in an unlikely place.

In "Let South Africa Show the World How to Forgive," what does Desmond Tutu suggest was most important about the election of Nelson Mandela? Choose two options. A. It was democratic. B. It was peaceful. C. It showed forgiveness. D. Its outcome was a surprise. E. Its outcome was predictable.

A. It was democratic. B. It was peaceful.

Which of the following lines of dialogue from Act V best supports the answer to the question above? A. Prospero. There, sir, stop: / Let us not burthen our remembrance with / A heaviness that's gone. B. Prospero. . . . Welcome, sir; / This cell's my court. Here have I few attendants / And subjects none abroad. . . . C. Prospero. You do yet taste / Some subtleties o' th' isle, that will not let you / Believe things certain. . . . D. Prospero. For you, most wicked sir, whom to call brother / Would even infect my mouth, I do ... / . . . require / My dukedom of thee . . .

A. Prospero. There, sir, stop: / Let us not burthen our remembrance with / A heaviness that's gone.

According to Desmond Tutu in "Let South Africa Show the World How to Forgive," what did people believe just a few years earlier about South Africa? A. There would be a widespread bloodbath there. B. A black South African would never be an archbishop. C. Apartheid would come to an end. D. A white South African would never vote for Nelson Mandela.

A. There would be a widespread bloodbath there.

According to "En el Jardín de los Espejos Quebrados," what knowledge does Caliban believe he shares with Miranda? A. They both learn from looking at their own reflections. B. They both appreciate other people's inner worth. C. They both love and honor Prospero and wish to serve him. D. They both are aware of the beauties of the natural world.

A. They both learn from looking at their own reflections.

What happens when you clench your fist? A. You tighten the muscles of your fist. B. You strike something hard with your fist. C. You open your fist and spread out the fingers. D. You shake your fist at someone or something.

A. You tighten the muscles of your fist.

What is Caliban doing in "En el Jardín de los Espejos Quebrados"? Choose three options. A. fetching a load of wood for Prospero B. examining the details of his own appearance C. thinking about Miranda and her beauty D. praying for the day when Prospero will leave E. considering how he can free himself from slavery F. wondering when he can leave the island G. reminiscing about how his mother used to sing to him

A. fetching a load of wood for Prospero B. examining the details of his own appearance C. thinking about Miranda and her beauty

In "What We Plant, We Will Eat," which personal qualities are most valued? A. kindness and diligence B. wealth and creativity C. tradition and servitude D. strength and courage

A. kindness and diligence

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 meaning of diligence in this passage from "The Sun Parlor"? I threw my whole soul into the project, and worked with such diligence and painstaking care that when the uncounted hours ended I felt that I had painted the Sistine Chapel. A. thorough, persistent effort B. reckless, frenzied activity C. mournfulness or solemnity D. reluctance or hesitancy

A. thorough, persistent effort

What does the author first dream of doing to his interrogator in "The Forgiveness Project: Eric Lomax"? A. torturing the man as the man had tortured him B. forgiving him for his crimes C. demanding money from him as retribution D. talking to him to release his feelings

A. torturing the man as the man had tortured him

Which words from the context best support the answer to the question above? A. younger, energy B. seemed to C. actual, process D. She looked

A. younger, energy

Prospero comes face-to-face with Alonso and his friends for the first time. Which best explains the meaning of what Prospero says in this speech? Prospero. . . .The charm dissolves apace; And as the morning steals upon the night, Melting the darkness, so their rising senses begin to chase the ignorant fumes that mantle their clearer reason. . . .

Alonso and the others begin to awaken and shake off the spell Prospero cast on them.

What agreement does Prospero make with Miranda and Ferdinand at the start of Act IV of The Tempest? A. He agrees to forgive Alonso and Antonio. B. He agrees to show mercy to Caliban. C. He agrees to set Ariel free immediately. D. He agrees to let them get married.

D. He agrees to let them get married.

How does Antonio respond when Prospero accuses him in Act V of The Tempest? A. Antonio insists that Prospero is mistaken. B. Antonio says nothing. C. Antonio confesses his guilt. D. Antonio asks Prospero to forgive him.

B. Antonio says nothing.

Which quotation from "The Forgiveness Project: Eric Lomax" best supports the answer to the question above? A. I also had intense hatred for the Japanese, and was always looking for ways and means to do them down. B. For the first time I was able to unload the hate that had become my prison. C. I strongly suspected that if I were to meet him I'd put my hands round his neck and do him in. D. The letter he wrote back was full of compassion, and I think at that moment I lost whatever hard armor I had wrapped around me and began to think the unthinkable.

B. For the first time I was able to unload the hate that had become my prison.

In Act V of The Tempest, to which of the ship's passengers does Prospero show the greatest kindness, and why? A. Alonso, because he sincerely mourns the supposed death of Ferdinand B. Gonzalo, because he gave Prospero and Miranda supplies when they were exiled C. Sebastian because he is guilty of evil thoughts but no evil deeds D. Antonio, because he is Prospero's brother and therefore Miranda's uncle

B. Gonzalo, because he gave Prospero and Miranda supplies when they were exiled

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.

What does Prospero do to punish Trinculo, Stephano, and Caliban at the end of Act IV of The Tempest? A. He confronts the three of them and accuses them of treachery. B. He sends dogs and goblins to chase and torment them. C. He orders them to serve him faithfully to atone for their scheme. D. He banishes them permanently from the island.

B. He sends dogs and goblins to chase and torment them.

Which statement best sums up the view of humanity that Tutu conveys in "Let South Africa Show the World How to Forgive"? A. Few human beings are capable of confessing their crimes or sins. B. Human beings are capable of great evil and great good. C. Human beings cannot be expected to break with tradition. D. Only the fittest and toughest human beings are likely to survive

B. Human beings are capable of great evil and great good.

Which of these situations most clearly displays interdependence? A. Celebrities receive much media attention. B. Neighbors require the help of each other. C. Freedom fighters champion liberty. D. Children look forward to school holidays.

B. Neighbors require the help of each other.

What insight about life does the author most clearly express in "The Sun Parlor"? A. It is important to know that people listen to you when you speak. B. People are more important than material things. C. A beautifully decorated home will impress your friends and neighbors. D. People cannot stop the process of aging.

B. People are more important than material things.

In "The Sun Parlor," how does Sis initially react to the newly painted sun parlor? A. She says that the room looks like a stuffy and boring place for adults. B. She says the sun parlor is the most beautiful room she has ever seen. C. She runs right past the room on her way to play outside. D. She runs into the room excitedly to bounce on the furniture.

B. She says the sun parlor is the most beautiful room she has ever seen.

In "The Forgiveness Project: Eric Lomax," how does the author learn about what happened to Nagase Takashi? A. The author receives a letter from him. B. The author searches for information about him. C. The author's wife hears about his life. D. The author learns about him through a medical foundation.

B. The author searches for information about him.

What happens when Trinculo, Stephano, and Caliban are brought before the company in Act V of The Tempest? A. They are severely punished. B. They are given a scolding. C. They are sent to a faraway place. D. They are tried and convicted.

B. They are given a scolding

Which passage from "The Sun Parlor" best supports the main idea that the narrator's perception of the sun parlor changed after it was used as a sickroom? A. She was afraid of the sun parlor, seeing it as an abnormal offshoot from the main part of the house, its seven long windows giving access to so many imagined terrors. B. When it was over, we took the sickbed away and restored the sun parlor to its natural look. But it did not look natural. The sadness resisted the sun's cajoling. C. She was in the hospital ten days. When she was ready to come home to convalesce, we turned the sun parlor into a sickroom. D. She said as a simple statement of fact, "A little girl wanted to love that room, and you wouldn't let her. We learn so many lessons as we go through life."

B. When it was over, we took the sickbed away and restored the sun parlor to its natural look. But it did not look natural. The sadness resisted the sun's cajoling.

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 are Prospero's purposes in staging the pageant for Ferdinand and Miranda in Act IV of The Tempest? Choose two options. A. to demonstrate what their future together will be like as a married couple B. to underscore his warning that they must remain chaste until they are married C. to show them how he plans to enact revenge on Alonso, Antonio, and Sebastian D. to intimidate Stephano, Trinculo, and Caliban with an elaborate display of his powers E. to celebrate and bless Ferdinand and Miranda's love and upcoming marriage

B. to underscore his warning that they must remain chaste until they are married & E. to celebrate and bless Ferdinand and Miranda's love and upcoming marriage

In "Caliban," which best describes the impact Prospero's powers have had on Caliban? A. Prospero has shown Caliban honor and respect. B. Prospero has shown Caliban a brave new world. C. Prospero has damaged Caliban and ruined his life. D. Prospero has taught Caliban to despise his mother.

C. Prospero has damaged Caliban and ruined his life.

In "The Sun Parlor," why does the narrator's aunt dislike staying in the sun parlor? Choose two options. A. She cannot sleep because the light is too bright in the sun parlor. B. It is difficult for her to climb the stairs to get to the sun parlor. C. She feels separated from the rest of the family in the sun parlor. D. It depresses her because someone died in the sun parlor. E. She has frightful thoughts related to the windows in the sun parlor.

C. She feels separated from the rest of the family in the sun parlor. E. She has frightful thoughts related to the windows in the sun parlor.

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.

What passage from the selection best supports the answer to the question above? A. Ariel describes for him the wretched state of the king of Naples and his companions in misfortune, exhausted from the delusions and ordeals to which they have been exposed. . . . B. Scarcely has he told Ariel, with regard to the shipwrecked prisoners he has held captive, "release them, . . . their senses I'll restore," than he turns toward the universe . . . and abjures with great solemnity that magic which was clearly only "rough." . . . C. [A]s he puts it a moment earlier, "Thy thoughts I cleave to," words that Shakespeare has surely considered deeply. Ariel is one with Prospero's thought; he hears it as it comes into being, and he sometimes anticipates it. D. When Ariel persuades him, the masque having reminded him of what in fact he now knows, that is, that he is merely a human being like all others, suffering just as deeply from the same passions, he calls upon his reason to check his resentment, his "fury."

C. [A]s he puts it a moment earlier, "Thy thoughts I cleave to," words that Shakespeare has surely considered deeply. Ariel is one with Prospero's thought; he hears it as it comes into being, and he sometimes anticipates it.

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

In "Let South Africa Show the World How to Forgive," what evidence does Desmond Tutu supply to support his views about the dangers of resentment and anger? Choose two options. A. quotations from the Bible B. examples of his own health C. findings of psychologists D. details about World War I E. examples of other nations

C. findings of psychologists E. examples of other nations

How does the author Yves Bonnefoy describe magic as it is used by Prospero in this excerpt from Shakespeare and the French Poet? A. It is a dangerous power that can alter the natural world. B. It is a means of exploring a person's innermost thoughts. C. It is a method for unlocking secrets of the spiritual world. D. It is a source of delusion and misunderstanding of oneself.

D. It is a source of delusion and misunderstanding of oneself.

Which of the following choices best supports the answer to the question above? A. Caliban compares his situation to those of the porpoise and the manatee. B. Caliban gets tired when carrying loads of wood across the island for Prospero. C. Caliban has mastered English but still sometimes thinks and speaks in Spanish. D. Caliban feels that his appearance should not be a factor in his worth as a husband or lover.

D. Caliban feels that his appearance should not be a factor in his worth as a husband or lover.

Which of the following ideas about forgiveness does the author convey in "The Forgiveness Project: Eric Lomax"? A. Forgiveness grows easier with the passage of time. B. Forgiveness should only be given after a sincere apology. C. Forgiveness should be offered to all those who commit crimes. D. Forgiveness can help victims move on from trauma.

D. Forgiveness can help victims move on from trauma.

Which of these sentences from "Understanding Forgiveness" best supports the answer to the question above? A. Forgiveness does not minimize, justify, or excuse the wrong that was done. B. "Forgive and forget" seem to go together. C. Forgiveness is also a natural resolution of the grief process, which is the necessary acknowledgment of pain and loss. D. Forgiveness has taken place when you can remember the wrong that was done without feeling resentment or a desire to pursue revenge.

D. Forgiveness has taken place when you can remember the wrong that was done without feeling resentment or a desire to pursue revenge.

What do the details in "Let South Africa Show the World How to Forgive" suggest is the main reason that Desmond Tutu admires Nelson Mandela? A. Mandela was the first democratically elected person ever to lead South Africa. B. Mandela proved to be an extremely practical leader. C. Mandela survived great hardship during his many years in prison. D. Mandela was committed to forgiving his oppressors and uniting the nation.

D. Mandela was committed to forgiving his oppressors and uniting the nation.

Which passage from "The Sun Parlor" best supports the answer to the question above? A. But there were others who, when they saw four children good as gold, did not see beyond their size, and asked my mother in outspoken horror, "How can you bear to let children loose in a lovely house like this?" B. "There's nothing in there to interest a child. It's not a place for children to play in." C. It couldn't even stand in the shade of our city house, and there certainly were no special rules for children. D. The summer she was eight was the one time I forgot that a child is not subordinate to a house.

D. The summer she was eight was the one time I forgot that a child is not subordinate to a house.

Which excerpt from "What We Plant, We Will Eat" best supports the answer to the question above? A. Beside him, his wife gasped in astonishment. Inside, the melon was filled with so many gold coins that they spilled to the ground all around the starving family's feet. B. "It's my rice crop now," the elder brother cried with a cruel laugh. "Go away." So saying, he slammed the front door in his younger brother's face and locked it against him. C. The elder brother was furious. The law of the land said that an elder son inherited everything. D. The younger brother worked hard and was kind to all he met. The elder, knowing he was to inherit his father's prosperous rice farm, was arrogant and proud.

D. The younger brother worked hard and was kind to all he met. The elder, knowing he was to inherit his father's prosperous rice farm, was arrogant and proud.

The word willed has multiple meanings. What is the meaning of willed in this passage from "What We Plant, We Will Eat"? It broke his heart to hear his wife and children moaning with hunger in their sleep, so he went to his wealthy brother to ask him to share some of the rice raised on the property which their father had willed to them both. A. having determination of a specific kind B. intended or wished to happen C. used one's mind to cause something D. bestowed upon or handed down

D. bestowed upon or handed down

What would be an example of restitution made by a company that cheated customers out of money? A. promising not to cheat customers again B. trying to prove the company's innocence C. sending company executives to prison D. repaying the money the customers lost

D. repaying the money the customers lost

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