English Semester Test

How does the account of Fortunato in paragraphs 10 and 11 most clearly reflect the style of Gothic literature? A. - It describes a character in torment, using dramatic language. B. - It brings everything to a logical conclusion in time order. C. - It presents an insight into the inner workings of a character's mind. D. - It compares and contrasts Fortunato and the narrator.

A.

Which is most likely a central theme of the story from which the passage is taken? A. - Life's routines can deaden imagination and hope. B. - Life's routines violate human dignity and liberty. C. - Working for a living requires making sacrifices. D. -Requiring people to commute to work is unfair.

A.

Which of the following is a feature of the passage that most clearly suggests it is a work of Magical Realism? A. - a sense of urgency that foreshadows the strange events that follow B. - a contrast between routine details and a fantastical occurrence C. - a sense of mystery that makes each story event as unexpected as the last D. - a build-up of problems that makes each event into a new obstacle

A.

Which words from the passage best reveal the tone? A. - It was nothing special B. - each of us impatient to board C. - "About time," somebody muttered. D. - inexorable attractions of cell phones

A.

"I again paused, and holding the flambeaux over the mason-work, threw a few feeble rays upon the figure within." Which of the following answer choices best explains how this quotation reflects the style of Gothic literature? A. - It uses realistic and everyday language. B. - It uses dramatic and descriptive language. C. - It uses poetic and symbolic language. D. - It uses specific and concise language.

B.

Which characteristic of the story most clearly indicates that it is Modern Gothic? A. - It uses a setting that has undergone a dramatic change. B. - It depicts odd events in the lives of ordinary people. C. - It presents a clear division between good and evil deeds. D. - It features highly ornate and descriptive language.

B.

How do the setting and events of the passage most clearly work together to create the effects of Gothic literature? - A. A vault said to hold a valuable type of wine provides the opportunity for the narrator to impress Fortunato. - B. The darkness of the crypt and the piles of bones it contains terrify Fortunato and add to his eventual panic. - C. The poor lighting, twisty architecture, and secrecy of the crypt allow the narrator to trap and torment Fortunato. - D. The religious imagery of the crypt causes the narrator to reconsider his actions in his final encounter with Fortunato.

C.

Which of the following answer choices best describe the narrator's tone? A. - amused B. - alarmed C. - unaffected D. - terrified

C.

Which of the following answer choices best shows the ambiguity of the story's ending? A. - Martha's co-workers do not understand her anger over the sweater. B. - Tom does not remember when he stopped enjoying his coffee. C. - The narrator gives no clues about what happened to the dry cleaner. D. - The reader does not know what will happen to Martha and Tom.

D.

Which section supports your answer for Gothic Literature? Para. 10 pt. 1 - I had scarcely laid the first tier of the masonry when I discovered that the intoxication of Fortunato had in a great measure worn off. Para 10 pt. 2 - I had scarcely laid the first tier of the masonry when I discovered that the intoxication of Fortunato had in a great measure worn off. Para. 11 pt. 1 - A succession of loud and shrill screams, bursting suddenly from the throat of the chained form, seemed to thrust me violently back. Para. 11 pt. 2 - I placed my hand upon the solid fabric of the catacombs, and felt satisfied . . . .

Para. 11 pt. 1

Which sentence supports the idea of magical realism? Para. 1 - "About time," somebody muttered. In the brilliant but frigid winter sunlight, we clutched our cups of coffee, checked our cell phones for the hundredth time, and shuffled toward the folding doors. Para. 2 - It was nothing special, that flyer, just a black and white notice with a blurry, black collection of lines and dots that approximated the shape of a face. Para. 3 - I kept mulling over what had gone wrong at yesterday's conference call and pondering how to squeeze in the badly needed haircut that I couldn't keep rescheduling. Para. 4 - "Have you seen my dream?" the indistinguishable face on the flyer kept asking. "It's missing. Have you seen my dream?" But it's hard even for a lost dream to compete with the inexorable attractions of cell phone screens and day-to-day worries.

Para. 4

Which text best supports modern gothic? Para 1. pt. 1 - When Gus's business suddenly shut down "Due to Illness," and a popular coffee franchise moved in, neither Tom nor Martha questioned it. Para. 1 pt. 2 - It was pleasant, at first, to gather there, admiring the re-design and savoring the sweet, dark coffee. Para. 4 - At the college where Tom taught, ink stains mysteriously bloomed on his shirts whenever he began lecturing. Para. 5 - She was unemployed now, having vented her anger over "that silly sweater issue" once too often.

Para. 4

Which section supports your answer for Gothic Literature? Para. 2 - From the fourth side the bones had been thrown down, and lay promiscuously upon the earth, forming at one point a mound of some size. Para. 4 - "Proceed," I said; "herein is the Amontillado. As for Luchresi—" Para. 5 - In an instant he had reached the extremity of the niche, and finding his progress arrested by the rock, stood stupidly bewildered. Para. 11 - For a brief moment I hesitated, I trembled.

Para. 5

Which of the following elements characterizes "The Cask of Amontillado"? A. - blank verse B. - symbolic images C. - realistic plot D. - psychological drama E. - literary allusions

Symbolic images and Psychological drama