English 9 Semester B Test - Part 1
Which lines from the passage best supports the author's concern with environmental activism?
"...a pollutant that contributes directly to climate change." "...it creates an unsustainable pace of deforestation that leads to mudslides..."
Which quotation from the story best reflects a viewpoint unique to Frithiof's culture?
"For many years he lived the life of a pirate or viking, exacting tribute from other ships or sacking them if they would not pay tribute; for this occupation in the days of Frithiof was considered wholly respectable."
Which quotation from the text best develops this idea?
"Thus prepared, he continues onward, fighting off a monster named Apollyon, who is a form of Satan and who tries unsuccessfully to tempt Christian away from God."
Be sure to wear goggles while you swim
; otherwise, your eyes will become very irritated from the chlorine.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Before beginning your project, make sure you purchase all the items you will need: colored pencils, drawing paper, and a ruler.
Which revision fixes the mistake in parallel structure in the sentence?
Before the family left for the summer, Susan made sure her kids watered their plants, packed their bags, and cleaned their rooms.
Which statement most effectively states the claim the author makes in these paragraphs?
Cleaner cooking stoves are so important that they can change people's entire lives and save a large part of the environment.
How does the author's use of language and word choice affect this passage?
Contractions and first-person pronouns make the passage seem informal and friendly.
How does Frithiof's reaction during his confrontation with Helgé and his wife affect the plot of the story?
Frithiof accidentally causes a fire that destroys the temple of Balder.
What does Frithiof's interaction with Angantyr's vassal, Atlé, demonstrate about his character?
He has great respect for those who demonstrate courage in the face of defeat.
How did Shakespeare draw from his source to help create his play?
He made the event more dramatic in his play than it is in the source.
How does Frithiof's love for Ingebord affect him?
He puts personal safety, self-interest, and pride aside for the opportunity to be with Ingebord.
Which sentence uses the word expedite correctly, according to the dictionary definition?
He wished he could expedite the process, but the paperwork was stalled.
How does this passage convey a sense of the time during which the scene occurs?
It describes objects in nature that indicate the season.
Based on this summary, how does the archetype of the questing hero affect this work?
It encourages readers who identify with Christian to realize they, too, can be successful on a similar path.
What is the effect of the exposition of the story?
It explains how Frithiof and Ingebord came to be raised in the same household.
How does this variation in point of view affect the text?
It helps the reader connect with the narrator through the informal "you" and "us."
How does Paragraph 2 of this excerpt help the reader understand the setting of the story?
It leads the reader along the only street in the village, then into the inside of a house.
How does this paragraph contribute to the development of the author's argument?
It presents the environmental effects of cooking so they appear slightly less important than the effects on human health.
How does hyperbole affect the meaning of this sentence from The Count of Monte Cristo?
It shows how sensitive to change prisoners may be.
What is the effect of the author's choice of the word loathsome rather than hateful in this sentence from The Count of Monte Cristo?
It stresses the disgusting, offensive nature of the stairway.
What is the meaning of the line, "And that same eye whose bend doth awe the world"?
Julius Caesar strikes fear in people just by looking at them.
Why does the author use the word significantly rather than mostly?
Significantly has a stronger connotation, indicating that the predicted reduction in emissions will make a notable difference.
How does the use of allegory help John Bunyan convey his message that faith is the key to salvation?
The use of concrete characters and events to stand for abstract concepts helps readers understand Bunyan's themes.
Why does the author place these paragraphs first in his argument?
They attempt to get the reader interested in the topic.
Which statement best describes a theme of this story?
True strength is in the ability to fail and try again.
Based on this scene, which cultural experience poses the most likely risk to Fernand?
being forced to become a soldier
Which features make this passage informal?
first-person point of view expression of subjective feelings contractions
What is the connotation of the word infamous in the context of these sentences from The Count of Monte Cristo?
not credible
Which statement best explains why Shakespeare includes the line "Beware the ides of March" in the first act of the play?
to create an ominous tone that foreshadows Caesar's fate
What is the author's purpose for writing this article?
to encourage investment in developing safer cookstoves and fuels
In the characters' culture, what is the main purpose of marriage?
to preserve the group's traditional way of life