English 11B - Unit Exam Three

Which central ideas are developed in The Crucible, Act 3, Part 1? Select all that apply.

The accused find it difficult to provide evidence that can counteract lies. Authority figures arrive, only to add their support to the accusers. (0.67/1) (you need one more answer because those two are correct)

Read the passage from "The Magic Bonbons." There lived in Boston a wise and ancient chemist by the name of Dr. Daws, who dabbled somewhat in magic. There also lived in Boston a young lady by the name of Claribel Sudds, who was possessed of much money, little wit and an intense desire to go upon the stage. What structural element is contained in this passage?

summary

In "The Magic Bonbons," why does the author summarize much of the interaction between Claribel and Dr. Daws?

to provide quick background information that helps explain the events of the main plot

In which sentences is active voice used correctly? Select all that apply.

A race car hit the left median strip and spun violently, but the driver was alert and managed to keep it from flipping over and hitting other cars. The driver, including his team members, quickly assessed the damages on his race car.

A theme in The Crucible, Act 3, Part 1, is that it is difficult to challenge authority. Which passages from the text help develop this theme? Select all that apply.

DANFORTH: Disrespect indeed! It is disruption, Mister. This is the highest court of the supreme government of this province, do you know it? DANFORTH: Peace, Judge Hathorne. Do you know who I am, Mr. Nurse? FRANCIS: I surely do, sir, and I think you must be a wise judge to be what you are. DANFORTH: And do you know that near to four hundred are in the jails from Marblehead to Lynn, and upon my signature?

Read the passage. Immediately upon arrival at the airport, I was informed by a ticket agent that my flight had already departed. While I was being given options for my next flight, my frustration increased because texts were constantly being sent by the agent on her cell phone. Which option most effectively revises the passage to correctly use active voice?

Immediately upon my arrival at the airport, a ticket agent informed me that my flight had already departed. While she gave me options for my next flight, my frustration increased because the agent was constantly sending texts on her cell phone.

In "The Magic Bonbons," the author frames the story of the family and the senator with the actions of Claribel and Dr. Daws. How does this frame help the author achieve his purpose?

It bookends the story with the same characters, creating a strong structure that helps the author achieve his purpose of creating a satisfying fable.

Read the passage from The Crucible, Act 3, Part 1. What is the impact of the author's choice to begin the scene offstage, out of the audience's sight?

It has the aesthetic effect of making the court and its officers seem more mysterious and powerful.

Which themes are developed in The Crucible, Act 3, Part 1? Select all that apply.

It is much harder to disprove a lie than to tell one. Those with little power are least able to fight the system.

Although The Crucible is set in 1692, it was written in the 1950s from a modernist perspective. Which best states how The Crucible illustrates the themes of modernism?

It warns about the dangers of conforming to society.

In The Crucible, the author develops these themes: Personal conflicts lead to societal conflicts. Spreading lies is easier than disproving them. How do these themes interact in The Crucible, Act 3, Part 1?

The Putnams accuse Giles Corey's wife after a land dispute, and the court does not accept Giles's evidence in her defense.

Read the passage from "The Giant Wistaria." Which central idea is developed in this passage?

The girl's entire life will be punishment for her mistake.

What is the significance of "The Magic Bonbons" in literary history?

XXXIt is a story about ambition from the period of realism and naturalism.

What is foreshadowing?

a clue or hint about future events

Which topics are common in works from the literary movement of modernism? Select all that apply.

disillusionment rapid change in society