English 1 3rd 9 weeks study guide
Which quotation provides the best evidence for the answer to Part A?
"And, therefore, I think that this resistance which we feel and see all around us to anything which is an attempt to treat science for the future as though it were rather a dangerous thing, a thing that must be watched and managed, is resisted not because of its inconvenience- I think we are in a position where we must be willing to take any inconvenience- but resisted because it is based on a philosophy incompatible with that by which we live, and have learned to live in the past."
From which statement can readers infer that Mr. Knightley has some affection for Emma?
"He could not understand it, but there were symptoms of intelligence between them- he thought so at least- symptoms of admiration on his side."
Besides the sentence that contains the phrase recipient of confidences mentioned in Part A, select the other sentence in paragraph 1 that helps the reader understand the meaning of the phrase.
"I want anyone who feels like it to ask me a question and if I can't answer it, as will often be the case, I will just have to say so."
Which sentences from "Robert Oppenheimer Speech" and "A Petition to the President of the United States" provide support for the answer to Part A?
"Many people said different things, and most of them, I think, had some validity." (paragraph 5) "We feel, however, that such attacks on Japan could not be justified, and at least not unless the terms which will be imposed after the war on Japan were made public in detail and Japan were given an opportunity to surrender." (paragraph 4)
Which statement presents the most accurate comparison of the details emphasize in "Robert Oppenheimer Speech" and "A Petition to the President of the United States"?
"Robert Oppenheimer Speech" presents multiple viewpoints; "A Petition to the President of the United States" presents a clearly defined viewpoint.
Which phrase from paragraph 7 clarifies the meaning of material strength?
"lead in the field of atomic power"
Which statement from paragraph 1 emphasizes the answer to Part A?
"which involve us as a group of scientists"
Which statement best reflects a theme from Emma?
Appearances may be deceiving
Which statement describes a similarity between how Robert Oppenheimer and the writer in "A Petition to the President of the United States."
Both emphasize the urgency of considering carefully the consequences of using the atomic bomb.
What do these lines suggest about Frank?
Frank seems to be a devoted suitor for Emma and commits all of his words and actions to impressing her.
How does Oppenheimer develop his claim in paragraph 7 that "It is not good to be a scientist, and it is not possible, unless you think that it is of the highest value to share your knowledge, to share it with anyone who is interested?"
He builds upon the belief expressed in the claim without providing specific evidence to support it.
In paragraph 1, how does Oppenheimer structure the opening of his speech to advance his argument?
He positions himself as a colleague of the members of the audience in order to increase a feeling of fellowship and community.
Which statement best describes the effect of the phrase inclination to trifle on the meaning of the passage.
It shows that Mr. Knightley has observed only slightly evidence of Frank's interest in Jane.
Which details support the answer to Part A?
Speech:" realize that these atomic weapons which we have started to make are very terrible." Petition:" the cities of the United States as well as the cities of other nations will be in continuous danger of sudden annihilation.
Which sentence provides an accurate summary of the scientists' request in this letter?
This letter, written by the group of scientist that developed the atomic bomb, urges President Truman to use the weapon only as a last recourse.
Which phrase best describes Mr. Knightley as he is characterized in the excerpt from Emma?
cautious in his judgment about others, even as he begins to form personal opinions about them
Which paragraph best supports the answer to Part A?
paragraph 9
In paragraph 1 of Robert Oppenheimer's speech, what does the phrase recipient of confidences mean?
people have told the speaker their secrets
Based on the passage from Emma, which statement most likely represents a common view from 19th century English culture?
people were generally expected to follow certain common courtship practices.
What is the meaning of the phrase material strength as it is used in paragraph 8?
superior weaponry
In the excerpt from Emma, what is the most likely reason why Jane Austen chose to describe Mr. Knightley's observations of Frank's behavior and motivations in great detail before revealing Mr. Knightley's conclusion of a "private liking" between Frank Churchill and Jane"?
to create suspense by gradually describing Mr. Knightley's suspicions without revealing his conclusion until the end