English Final Exam Kahoots - Arceneaux
What best exemplifies the patience of the narrator in "If you were coming in the fall"?
"If only centuries delayed,I 'd count them on my hand,"
As he was dying on the scaffold, Dimmesdale said which of the following to Chillingworth?
"May God forgive thee! Thou has deeply sinned."
Which of the following sentences is in active voice?
- The chef discovered four bad eggs, but he still cooked them.
When did Dimmesdale confess to the public?
After the election day sermon
What thematic statement doesn't fit "I Hear America Singing"?
America produces the best workers
Who is the Leech?
Chillingworth
Who says: "I can yet save you! Would you bring infamy on your sacred profession?"
Chillingworth
Who interceded on Hester's behalf regarding custody of Pearl?
Dimmesdale
Pearl showed great affection for the minister in the forest scene.
False
Who is Mistress Hibbins?
Gov. Bellingham's witch sister
Dimmesdale's most serious sin is that he
He does not confess his sin and lives a life of hypocrisy
All were rumors circulating about the presence of Dimmesdale's "letter" EXCEPT
Hester inflicted it upon him
What theme best fits "Hope is a thing with feathers"?
Hope prevails and can be found even in the darkest of time
Choose the sentence that is NOT in passive voice.
I will finish the assignment by the end of this week.
"I've heard it in the chillest land -And on the strangest Sea -" shows what about hope?
It can be found in the darkest times
The second stanza of "O Captain! My Captain!" has a tone of denial as seen in which line?
It is some dream on the deck, you've fallen cold and dead
What is Josephine worried Louise might be doing behind the locked door of her room?
Making herself ill, i.e. taking her own life.
Who is the "captain" and "father" that Whitman is referring to in "O Captain! My Captain!"?
President Lincoln
As Hester stood upon the scaffold, she saw what person at the edge of the crowd
Roger Chillingworth
How does Louise suppose she will feel at Brently's funeral?
Sad: she knows she will weep again when she sees him.
After her release from prison, why doesn't Hester run away to a different settlement?
She feels that by staying she can make atonement for her sin
Why does Richards take such great care breaking the news of Mr. Mallard's death to Louise?
She suffers from heart trouble.
How does Louise initially react to the news of her husband's "death?"
She weeps suddenly, with abandonment.
Which of the following sentences is written in active voice?
The director and his advisors have written new guidelines.
Which of the following sentences is written in passive voice?
The state exam was passed by half of students who took it
Which of the following options is true of sentences written in active voice?
The subject performs the action expressed in the verb.
What is it like outside Louise's window?
The trees are quivering, & the air is full of sparrow song.
What does Dimmesdale's congregation think of him?
They think he's practically a saint
Hester returned to town at the end of the novel because
This was the scene of her sin, she felt she belonged
Hester's sin and penance caused her to have a better understanding of penance.
True
Mistress Hibbins suspected the connection with the black man and invited him to the forest
True
The scarlet letter was designed as
a means of punishment
During the minister's vigil on the scaffold, he saw what?
a meteoric light in the heavens
What symbol sits outside the jail door?
a rosebush
For what did the letter A stand?
adultery
The legislature feels, in (affect/effect), the new seat belt laws are needed.
affect
The artist's later work was (affected/effected) by the changing political climate.
affected
Computers are (affecting/effecting) our way of life.
affecting
Ninety percent of women say that advertising ( ) their opinion of beauty.
affects
"Success is counted sweetest/ By those who ne'er succeed" is what?
alliteration
Chretien stayed alive by eating nothing but a small ... of trail mix and melted snow.
amount
He's always had a large ___ of trust in me.
amount
The ___ of stress we have is hard to measure.
amount
As a symbol in the novel, Pearl best represents which of the following?
an emblem of Hester and Dimmesdale's sin of passion
Choose the best verb: The weather on the coast (appear-appears) to be good this weekend
appears
All of the following are symbols in the novel except
books
What characteristic of realism is not evident in "I Hear America Singing"?
deals with war
After Dimmesdale's death, Chillingworth did what?
died
Some medication may produce an (affect/effect) on the digestive system.
effect
The time clock at work went into (affect/effect) Monday morning.
effect
The coach's encouraging words before the big game were (effective or affective).
effective
What literary device is used consistently throughout "Hope is the thing with feathers"?
extended metaphor
The group that awaited Hester's appearance was composed of
grim, judgement townspeople
Chillingworth's most serious sin was
he allowed his mind to be overpowered by desire for revenge
To punish himself, what does Dimmesdale do?
he fasts, keeps vigils, and he whips himself
If someone goes through school studying only science, () will complete only part of ()education
he or she/ his or her
Each of the girls ate all _____ cookies immediately.
her
Neither Mrs. Howard nor Mrs. Koppe gave _____ students a detention for dress code violations.
her
Hester supported herself by
her needlework
Teachers can create podcasts for each child, helping _____ learn how to work in groups
him or her
Each of the men found _____ inundated with work.
himself
A child can increase _____ self-confidence greatly by participating in physical activity.
his or her
During early rehearsals, an actor may forget ( ) lines.
his or her
Is everyone pleased with ____ assignment?
his or her
In "Hope is the thing with feather," Dickinson implies
hope comes to people whether they seek it or not
What euphemism is used for a grave?
house
How does Brently Mallard "die?"
in a railroad accident
Where does Hester remove the scarlet letter during the novel?
in the forest
If the board of directors controls the company, (it, they) may vote for a raise.
it
The Washington team was opportunistic; (it, they) took advantage of every break.
it
"And sings the tune without the words -And never stops - at all" shows what about hope?
it is always present
How is death described in "Because I could not stop for death"?
kind and civil
What kind of man is Brently Mallard?
kind, tender, loving
After meeting in the forest, Hester and Dimmesdale decide to what?
leave town
Choose the verb based on agreement: The man with the roses (look-looks) like your brother.
looks
What is the tone of "O Captain! My Captain!"?
mournful
At the end of the story, is Louise Mallard alive?
no
The ... of students complaining about the handling of their loans has soared in recent years.
number
The airline experienced an increased ___ of passengers in summer.
number
Worldwide, the ... of shark attacks has grown each decade, hitting 646 in the 2000s.
number
One should never underestimate ______ influence on younger siblings.
one's
"Success is counted sweetest/ by those ne'er succeed" is an example of
paradox
Pearl can be described as what?
passionate and wild
What image in the poem suggests a person becoming old and dying?
setting sun
The attitude of the people towards Hester and the letter change because
she helps the poor
After a few minutes, Louise's feelings develop. How does she really feel about Brently's death?
she is happy, and feels free
Hester calls the child Pearl because
she was had at a great cost
Choose the correct verb based on subject agreement: Your friend (talk-talks) too much
talks
Everyday stresses of students, such as labs and deadlines, () them to manage their time wisely
teach
According to _____, the magistrates are too lenient towards Hester.
the old women in town
Why is the ear forbidden in "Success is counted sweetest"?
the soldier is dying
As Dimmesdale stands up the scaffold and confesses his sin to the people, he also reveals what?
the symbol on his chest
Do you think the students will arrive on time with ____ essays?
their
Neither the pilot nor the attendants gave (his or her, their) opinion about the mishap.
their
Why might Dickinson have personified death in this poem?
to make death seem like a human being instead of an event
Upon returning from the forest, Dimmesdale is tempted NOT to do which of the following things?
to return to Hester and renew their passionate relationship
Roger Chillingworth lived among the Indians for a time before arriving to Boston.
true
What is the speaker's attitude toward time in "If you were coming in the fall"?
uncertain
What analogy does Dickinson use in "Success is counted sweetest"?
war
While on the scaffold at midnight in chapter 12, Pearl asks Dimmesdale is he what?
will stand with them tomorrow on the scaffold at noon
At the end of the story, is Brently Mallard alive?
yes
