English 10B Unit 4: Lessons 16-20
What is the internal conflict Sam-song is dealing with in "Cranes"? Cranes
Sam-song has to decide whether to seal Tok-chae's fate or set him free.
Read the sentences. We have ice cream after dinner. Our cats really like ice cream. The cats try to reach into our bowls. Which options effectively use dependent clauses to combine these ideas? Select all that apply.
Because our cats really like ice cream, they try to reach into our bowls when we have ice cream after dinner. When we have ice cream after dinner, our cats really like ice cream because they try to reach into our bowls. - Wrong
What is a metaphor?
a comparison between two different things that reveals they are somehow alike
A mother who is furious at her toddler's misbehavior is displaying _[blank]_. Which word best completes the sentence?
ire
Which passage from Chapter 4 of Botchan best shows that Botchan is overwhelmed by his students? Botchan, Chapter 4
The fools at both ends were bent on making a goose of me. I realized this, but then I was at a loss what to do. I frankly confess that I have not quite as much tact as dashing spirit.
Lesson 20: Unit 4: Exam
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Read the passage from a story about harvesting maple syrup. Reaching the hilltop, the men leaped from the wagon and began roving from tree to tree, gathering heavy buckets of sap. The indecisive weather had alternated above and below freezing, signaling the sap to rise. The men hung empty buckets on the trees to gather more sap. On the far side of the wall were hundreds more maples. Which revised sentence adds more specific information by using a dependent clause?
Reaching the hilltop, the men leaped from the wagon and began roving from tree to tree, gathering heavy buckets of sap that they hoisted onto the wagon bed.
In "Mr. and Mrs. Dove," how does Reggie's desire to forge a relationship with Anne advance the plot? Mr. and Mrs. Dove
Reggie pushes aside doubts and insecurities and goes to Anne's house to confess his feelings.
Read the sentences. As she stood at the podium waiting to address the roomful of engineers and physicists, Hannah felt like a fish out of water. What could a recent graduate say that could inspire such an illustrious audience? What idea about Hannah is conveyed by the author's use of the idiom "a fish out of water"?
She believes she is in a helpless situation because she does not feel qualified to present to the audience.
In "Cranes," why does Song-sam volunteer to escort Tok-chae to Chongdan? Cranes
Song-sam wants to find out why his old friend is on the communists' side.
Which question could a reader ask to determine character motivation?
What makes characters do what they do?
What is irony?
a literary device in which specific word choice creates an intended meaning that is different from the actual meaning of the words
What is internal conflict?
a struggle that comes from a decision a character must make
Read the sentence. Community advocates intercede on behalf of individuals who have difficulty securing assistance and resources from government agencies. In the sentence, how does the word intercede function?
as a verb that means "to negotiate for others"
Read the sentence. Manuel could hardly contain his ire as he repeatedly failed to fix the computer problem that was preventing him from meeting an important work deadline. Based on the context of the sentence, which term can be used as an antonym for ire?
delight
Read the passage. My father was a very tolerant person, but the one thing he would not stand for was impertinence. If my brothers and I ever chose to talk back or ignored the rules, we were quickly reminded of the limits to his patience. What is the meaning of the word impertinence as it is used in the passage?
disrespect
What is a synonym for gratification?
satisfaction
What is culture? Select all that apply.
the beliefs, attitudes, and customs of a particular society the shared way of life, language, experiences, and attitudes of a large group of people
What is the difference between scene and summary in a literary text?
A scene describes a critical moment in great detail, while a summary briefly explains what happens over a longer period of time.
What evidence from "Cranes" explains Tok-chae's motivation for remaining at home once the South invaded, despite the danger? Select all that apply. Cranes
"I thought of evacuating, even if I had to carry my father on my back. But father said no." "I wanted to be with him in his last moments so that I could close his eyes with my own hand."
Read the passage. The cinnamon roll is created from dough activated by yeast that is rolled out in a rectangular shape. This rectangle that is then covered in butter, cinnamon, and sugar is rolled up, sliced in pieces, and placed in the oven to bake. An essential part of baking cinnamon rolls is the rising of the dough. Because the dough is rolled up and sliced, it must rise right before baking. Which answers correct errors with clauses in the passage? Select all that apply.
After the dough is rolled up and sliced, it must rise right before baking. The cinnamon roll is created from yeast-activated dough, which is rolled out in a rectangular shape. This rectangle, which is then covered in butter, cinnamon, and sugar, is rolled up, sliced in pieces, and placed in the oven to bake.
Which passages from Chapter 1 of Botchan act as evidence to support the inference that Botchan often acts without thinking? Select all that apply. Botchan, Chapter 1
Also I once filled up a well which watered some rice fields owned by one Furukawa, and he followed me with kicks. Two or three days previous to my mother's death, I took it into my head to turn a somersault in the kitchen, and painfully hit my ribs against the corner of the stove.
In "Mr. and Mrs. Dove," how does Reggie's honesty with Anne create conflict? Mr. and Mrs. Dove
Anne tells Reggie that she feels differently than he does.
Which sentence uses a dependent clause to show a cause-and-effect relationship?
Because the power went out, none of the clocks have the right time.
Read this verse from Part 2 of The Dhammapada. Fools of poor understanding have themselves for their greatest enemies, for they do evil deeds which bear bitter fruits. What is the meaning of the portion of this verse that reads "for they do evil deeds which bear bitter fruits"? The Dhammapada, Part 2
Negative actions produce negative outcomes.
Read this verse from part 2 of The Dhammapada. There never was, there never will be, nor is there now, a man who is always blamed, or a man who is always praised. What inference can be made from this verse? The Dhammapada, Part 2
No one is free from judgment.
Which details from "Mr. and Mrs. Dove" indicate how Anne has had a change of heart regarding Reggie? Select all that apply. Mr. and Mrs. Dove
I must be getting along home," he croaked, and he began walking across the lawn. But Anne ran after him. "No, don't." He stopped, he turned. But when she saw his timid, puzzled look, she gave a little laugh. "Come back, Mr. Dove," said Anne. And Reginald came slowly across the lawn.
In "The Lady's Maid," Ellen tells a story from her childhood in which she cut off all her hair, which deeply angered her grandfather. Which answers most effectively explain the purpose of this flashback? Select two that apply. The Lady's Maid
It explains how Ellen began working as a maid. It reveals that Ellen has suffered from abuse in her past.
Which passages from "Mr. and Mrs. Dove" use figurative language? Select all that apply. Mr. and Mrs. Dove
It had been raining all the morning, late summer rain, warm, heavy, quick, and now the sky was clear, except for a long tail of little clouds, like ducklings, sailing over the forest. Biddy lay down with her tongue poked out; she was so fat and glossy she looked like a lump of half-melted toffee.
Read the passage from Chapter 4 of Botchan. "You fools! Grasshoppers getting into bed respectfully! I should smile at them getting in there respectfully! Now, what's the reason for doing this mischief? Speak out." "But there is no way to explain it because we didn't do it." Shrimps! If they were afraid of making a clean breast of their own deed, they should not have done it at all. They looked defiant, and appeared to insist on their innocence as long as no evidence was brought up. I myself did some mischief while in the middle school, but when the culprit was sought after, I was never so cowardly, not even once, to back out. What one has done, has been done; what he has not, has not been,—that's the black and white of it. I, for one have been game and square, no matter how much mischief I might have done. If I wished to dodge the punishment, I would not start it. Mischief and punishment are bound to go together. We can enjoy mischief-making with some show of spirit because it is accompanied by certain consequences. Where does one expect to see the dastardly spirit which hungers for mischief-making without punishment, in style? The fellows who like to borrow money but not pay it back, are surely such as these students here after they are graduated. What did these fellows come to this middle school for, anyway? They enter a school, tattle round lies, play silly jokes behind someone by sneaking and cheating and get wrongly swell-headed when they finish the school thinking they have received an education. A common lot of buffoons they are. My hatred of talking with these scamps became intense, so I dismissed them by saying: "If you fellows have nothing to say, let it go at that. You deserve pity for not knowing the decent from the vulgar after coming to a middle school." What effect does Botchan's series of reflections have in this passage? Botchan, Chapter 4
It interrupts the chronological order of events to reveal Botchan's feelings about the boys' actions.
Read the passage from Chapter 1 of Botchan. The janitor of the school had to carry me home on his back, and when my father saw me, he yelled derisively, "What a fellow you are to go and get your bones dislocated by jumping only from a second story!" What is ironic about Botchan's father's reaction to the jump? Botchan, Chapter 1
Readers expect that Botchan's father would be upset that Botchan jumped at all, but instead, he mocks Botchan because Botchan suffered an injury from such a short fall.
Which sentence uses the word retribution correctly?
Residents of the United States are free to criticize the government without fear of retribution from authorities.
What is an example of a cultural element you might find in a text?
an explanation of a rite of passage
Read the passage. After she watched Star Wars movies all afternoon, Kara had to lie in a dark room for an hour because her eyes hurt. She decided to take more breaks next time. Which parts of the passage are dependent clauses? Select all that apply.
because her eyes hurt After she watched Star Wars movies all afternoon
Read this verse from Part 2 of The Dhammapada. He who holds back rising anger like a rolling chariot, him I call a real driver; other people are but holding the reins. Why does the author use the chariot driver metaphor? The Dhammapada, Part 2
to assert that it takes true skill to control anger
What is the purpose of flashback? Select all that apply.
to reveal something unknown about a character to provide background about a conflict
Read the passage from Chapter 4 of Botchan. To have it on record that I had been ridiculed by these insignificant brats when on night watch, and had to give in to their impudence because I could not handle them,—this would be an indelible disgrace on my life. Mark ye,—I am descendant of a samurai of the "hatamoto" class. The blood of the "hatamoto" samurai could be traced to Mitsunaka Tada, who in turn could claim still a nobler ancestor. How is Botchan's reference to his samurai heritage important to his perspective? Botchan, Chapter 4
Botchan refers to his samurai heritage to explain his duty to ensure the students do not get the better of him.
Read the passage from "Mr. and Mrs. Dove." Here he was! And nervously he tied a bow in front of the mirror, jammed his hair down with both hands, pulled out the flaps of his jacket pockets. Making between 500 and 600 pounds a year on a fruit farm in—of all places—Rhodesia. No capital. Not a penny coming to him. No chance of his income increasing for at least four years. As for looks and all that sort of thing, he was completely out of the running. He couldn't even boast of top-hole health, for the East Africa business had knocked him out so thoroughly that he'd had to take six months' leave. He was still fearfully pale—worse even than usual this afternoon, he thought, bending forward and peering into the mirror. Good heavens! What had happened? What is the effect of the pacing used in the passage? Mr. and Mrs. Dove
Even though the story is told by an outside narrator, the short, choppy sentences create the effect of internal dialogue, so readers feel as if they are hearing Reggie speak aloud.
A theme developed in "The Lady's Maid" is that in sacrificing everything for another person, one may lose all sense of self. Which passages from the text help develop this theme? Select two that apply. The Lady's Maid
... Oh dear, I sometimes think ... whatever should I do if anything were to ... But, there, thinking's no good to any one—is it, madam? Thinking won't help. Not that I do it often. And if ever I do I pull myself up sharp, "Now, then, Ellen. At it again—you silly girl! If you can't find anything better to do than to start thinking! ..." ... No, madam, I can't say I noticed it. Perhaps some girls. But you see, it's like this, I've got nobody but my lady.
Read the sentence. Before we make plans for a vacation, we need to calculate the rest of our expenses. Why is the adverbial clause included?
to show a time relationship
In "Mr. and Mrs. Dove," what is the connection between Anne's desire to remain independent and her reaction to Reggie's proposal? Mr. and Mrs. Dove
Anne's confusion about the meaning of her relationship with Reggie creates tension between them.
Which passage from Chapter 4 of Botchan uses sarcasm? Botchan, Chapter 4
I was more or less uneasy until I found out what they were, but now I saw they were grasshoppers, they set me on the war path. - Wrong
Which verse from Part 2 of The Dhammapada best uses figurative language to express the idea that one deliberately stays away from evil? The Dhammapada, Part 2
Let a man avoid evil deeds, as a merchant, if he has few companions and carries much wealth, avoids a dangerous road; as a man who loves life avoids poison.
Read the sentence. The clock kept perfect time. It was old. Which answer most effectively combines the ideas in these sentences?
The clock kept perfect time even though it was old.
In "Cranes," Song-sam decides to let Tok-chae go. How does this decision develop a theme of the story? Cranes
The decision demonstrates that friendship is more powerful than wartime differences.
Read this verse from Part 1 of The Dhammapada. Fools follow after vanity. The wise man keeps earnestness as his best jewel. What does the figurative language in this verse mean? The Dhammapada, Part 1
The virtue of sincerity should be treasured most.
Which verse from Part 1 of The Dhammapada best supports the inference that true contentment is not based on wealth and material things? Select all that apply. The Dhammapada, Part 1
We live happily indeed, though we call nothing our own! We shall be like the bright gods, feeding on happiness! Health is the greatest of gifts, contentedness the best riches; trust is the best of relationships, Nirvâna the highest happiness.
Read the sentence. The walls of the rock-climbing gym seemed to be taunting Teresa, mocking her tremendous fear of heights. Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
personification
Read the passage from "The Lady's Maid." Of course, I couldn't. I had my young ladies. And what would I have looked like perched up there in my uniform? Ellen is telling the story of a time she took her mistress's nieces to the fair to ride the donkeys and realized how much she would have liked to have taken a ride herself. What does this passage reveal about Ellen's character? The Lady's Maid
She has a strong sense of duty and exhibits proper behavior.
Which statement best describes the pacing in Chapter 1 of Botchan? Botchan, Chapter 1
The pacing uses a series of scenes and short summaries that serve to develop the character of Botchan.
What is the effect of the pacing of "Cranes"? Cranes
As the action moves back and forth between the boys' childhood and the present, readers better understand Song-sam's and Tok-chae's motivations and actions.
Read the passage from a story about harvesting maple syrup. "Son, I hate to leave you with those maple trees, but you know they hold half our family's income. Your brother and I are counting on you. Can you do it?" James nodded solemnly, who knew what this meant, swallowed hard, and assured his father that he could manage. But he knew before it spoiled that the task of gathering and processing thousands of gallons of sap would be all but impossible. Which answers correct errors with placement of dependent clauses in the passage? Select all that apply.
But he knew that the task of gathering and processing thousands of gallons of sap before it spoiled James, who knew what this meant, nodded solemnly
Read this passage from "The Lady's Maid." And so cheerful, you know, madam, never thinking about herself. It made me feel worse than ever. I began to wonder ... then she dropped her handkerchief and began to stoop down to pick it up herself—a thing she never did. "Whatever are you doing!" I cried, running to stop her. "Well," she said, smiling, you know, madam, "I shall have to begin to practise." Oh, it was all I could do not to burst out crying. I went over to the dressing-table and made believe to rub up the silver, and I couldn't keep myself in, and I asked her if she'd rather I ... didn't get married. "No, Ellen," she said—that was her voice, madam, like I'm giving you—"No, Ellen, not for the wide world!" But while she said it, madam—I was looking in her glass; of course, she didn't know I could see her—she put her little hand on her heart just like her dear mother used to, and lifted her eyes ... Oh, madam! What does this interaction between Ellen and her mistress reveal about their relationship? The Lady's Maid
Ellen's mistress strategically manipulates Ellen's feelings of loyalty so that Ellen will reconsider her plan to marry.
Read the passage from "Cranes." Fingering the revolver at his side, Song-sam went on: "No excuse is necessary. You are sure to be shot anyway. Why don't you tell the truth here and now?" "I'm not going to make any excuses. They made me vice-chairman of the league because I was one of the poorest and I was a hard-working farmer. If that constitutes a crime worthy of death, so be it. I am still what I used to be—the only thing I'm good at is digging in the soil." After a short pause, he added, "My old man is bedridden at home. He has been ill almost half a year." Tok-chae's father was a widower, a hard-working poor farmer who lived only for his son. Seven years ago his back had given out and his skin had become diseased. "You married?" "Yes," replied Tok-chae after a while. "To whom?" "Shorty." "To Shorty?" How interesting! A woman so small and plump that she knew the earth's vastness but not the sky's altitude. Such a cold fish! He and Tok-chae used to tease her and make her cry. And Tok-chae had married that girl. "How many kids?" "The first is arriving in the fall, she says." Song-sam had difficulty swallowing a laugh about to explode in spite of himself. Although he had asked how many kids Tok-chae had, he could not help wanting to burst into laughter at the image of her sitting down, with a large stomach, one span around. But he realized this was no time to laugh or joke over such matters. What does the interaction between Song-sam and Tok-chae in the passage reveal about their relationship? Select all that apply. Cranes
It establishes that even though Song-sam and Tok-chae are on opposite sides, they can still talk like friends. It shows that the two men's shared past creates a connection between them.
Read these verses from Part 1 of The Dhammapada. He who walks in the company of fools suffers a long way; company with fools, as with an enemy, is always painful; company with the wise is pleasure, like meeting with kinsfolk. Therefore, one ought to follow the wise, the intelligent, the learned, the much enduring, the dutiful, the elect; one ought to follow such a good and wise man, as the moon follows the path of the stars. What is the meaning of the words "as the moon follows the path of the stars"? The Dhammapada, Part 1
Just as the moon is pulled by natural forces, one should instinctively follow those who are on the path to enlightenment.
In which passage from "Cranes" is flashback used? Cranes
Once when they were small, he went with Tok-chae to steal some chestnuts from the grandpa with the wen. It was Song-sam's turn to go up the tree. Suddenly there came shots from the old man. He slipped and fell to the ground.
Read the passage about ancient art. The ancient Greeks' search for harmony, virtue, and truth is revealed through their strict artistic conventions. Ancient Greek conventions in art and architecture greatly influenced the art of ancient Rome. These same conventions experienced revivals in the 14th to 16th centuries and in the 19th century. The many periods of ancient Greek art include the Early Classical, High Classical, and Hellenistic periods. Which revised sentence uses an adjective clause to provide additional detail?
The ancient Greeks' search for harmony, virtue, and truth is revealed through their strict artistic conventions, which combine beauty and mathematical ratios.
Read the sentences from a student's essay draft. The cinnamon roll is a sweet bread. It is rolled up with cinnamon, sugar, and butter. This pastry treat is commonly served in North America. It originated in Denmark and Sweden. Which revisions show correct use of dependent clauses? Select all that apply.
The cinnamon roll, which is a sweet bread rolled up with cinnamon, sugar, and butter, is commonly served in North America. It originated in Denmark and Sweden. A cinnamon roll is made of sweet bread that is rolled up with cinnamon, sugar, and butter. This pastry treat, which originated in Denmark and Sweden, is also commonly served in North America.
Read the passage from Chapter 4 of Botchan. The fools at both ends were bent on making a goose of me. I realized this, but then I was at a loss what to do. I frankly confess that I have not quite as much tact as dashing spirit. In such a case I am wholly at the mercy of swaying circumstances without my own way of getting through it. Nevertheless, I do not expect to play the part of underdog. If I dropped the affair then and there, it would reflect upon my dignity. It would be mortifying to have them think that they had one on the Tokyo-kid and that Tokyo-kid was wanting in tenacity. What does the tone in this passage reveal about Botchan? Botchan, Chapter 4
The desperate tone shows Botchan is determined to find a way to show the students that they have not gotten the best of him.
Which passage from Chapter 4 of Botchan contains flashback? Botchan, Chapter 4
The making of this bumping noise when I go to bed is my habit from my boyhood. 'It is a bad habit,' once declared a student of a law school who lived on the ground floor, and I on the second, when I was in the boarding house at Ogawa-machi, Kanda-ku, and who brought complaints to my room in person.
Read the passage from an article in a school's newspaper. The volleyball team held a carwash on Saturday. The carwash attracted parents of the players as well as people from nearby neighborhoods. The players impressed the customers with their hard work. The proceeds went into a fund for an end-of-year trip. Which revised sentence clarifies the ideas in the passage by using a relative clause?
The players who were working at the carwash impressed the customers with their hard work.
Which sentence contains a restrictive clause?
The students that were included on the list were supposed to arrive at school one half hour early for photographs.
Read the passage from Chapter 4 of Botchan. "This is bully!" and I straightened out my feet, when something jumped and clung to them. They felt coarse, and seemed not to be fleas. I was a bit surprised, and shook my feet inside the blanket two or three times. Instantly the blamed thing increased,—five or six of them on my legs, two or three on the thighs, one crushed beneath my hip and another clear up to my belly. The shock became greater. Up I jumped, took off the blanket, and about fifty to sixty grasshoppers flew out. I was more or less uneasy until I found out what they were, but now I saw they were grasshoppers, they set me on the war path. Why is this scene considered humorous? Botchan, Chapter 4
There is an element of the unexpected, and the detailed descriptions in the imagery add to readers' interest.
Read the passage. The Millers have adopted a kitten. Since they already have an older cat, they are keeping the kitten in a separate room for a few days. They want to introduce the two cats gradually. Which is the best description of how the words "Since they already have an older cat" function in the passage?
an adverbial clause modifying the verb are keeping
Read the words spoken by Tok-chae in "Cranes." "I tried to escape. They said that once the South invaded, no man would be spared. So men between seventeen and forty were forcibly taken to the North. I thought of evacuating, even if I had to carry my father on my back. But father said no. How could the farmers leave the land behind when the crops were ready for harvest? He grew old on that farm depending on me as the prop and mainstay of the family. I wanted to be with him in his last moments so that I could close his eyes with my own hand. Besides, where can farmers like us go, who know only living on the land?" Based on the passage, which word best describes Tok-chae? Cranes
loyal
