N and E English final exam study guide
Read this statement from an argumentative speech. The 15 percent increase in orchestra enrollment is in-your-face proof that publicity pays off. What is most needed to strengthen this statement? A. facts and statistics B. grammatical revisions C. a personal anecdote D. academic language
D. academic language
In A Man's World, how does Crothers portray Frank, the female protagonist? A. as a rigid and overbearing woman who seeks to live on her own terms B. as an angry and distressed woman who attempts to shut herself off from society C. as a confused and woeful woman who looks to others for advice and guidance D. as a determined and independent woman who refuses to conform to societal expectations
D. as a determined and independent woman who refuses to conform to societal expectations
Read the paragraph. Teaching the rambunctious group of canines at the obedience school was a great deal of work, but each instructor took a respite once the dogs were placed in their individual kennels. Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word? A. vacation B. beverage C. payment D. break
D. break
Each paragraph of your media analysis essay should A. evaluate the evidence that has been given to support the thesis. B. have specifically referenced sources. C. be reorganized for overall organization and wordiness. D. focus on one major idea that relates to your thesis.
D. focus on one major idea that relates to your thesis.
The main purpose of an argumentative essay is to A. antagonize your readers. B. voice your opinion on personal matters. C. explain facts and statistics from varied sources. D. persuade readers to agree with your viewpoint.
D. persuade readers to agree with your viewpoint.
Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles. MRS. HALE. I'd hate to have men coming into my kitchen, snooping around and criticizing. Which word has a meaning similar to "snooping" as it is used in this excerpt? A. looking B. peering C. intruding D. searching
D. searching
Read this excerpt from part two of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act. LANCELOT: But this won't do. As long as there was only one of us—GUENEVERE: There's been two all along, Lancelot. I've more self-control than you—that's all. But I broke down tonight. I knew I oughtn't to tell you—now. But I knew I would. Why does the author choose to have Guenevere confess in this way? A. to critically reveal the consequences of being unfaithful in marriage B. to critically reveal the inner struggles faced by many traditional women C. to humorously illustrate Guenevere's inability to make a decision D. to humorously depict Guenevere's struggle between abandon and control
D. to humorously depict Guenevere's struggle between abandon and control
An effective argumentative essay must provide evidence because A. evidence appeals to the reader's sense of logic. B. the evidence will be used to support the counterclaim. C. a conclusion cannot be made without it. D. it explains the source of the claim.
A. evidence appeals to the reader's sense of logic.
Read the line from "Child of the Americas." An immigrant and the daughter and granddaughter of immigrants The author's word choice suggests a feeling of A. certainty. B. connectedness. C. inferiority. D. incompleteness.
B. connectedness.
Which sentence is written correctly? A. As an enthusiastic reader, Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books. B. As an enthusiastic reader—Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books. C. (As an enthusiastic reader) Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books. D. As an enthusiastic reader Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.
A. As an enthusiastic reader, Sanjay often visits the library to check out new books.
Read the excerpt from A Man's World. FRITZ—Oh—but de talk—de talk—I can't stand it for you. When you go out like dis people don't believe it is for your work. They say you have a lover—they say he writes your books. FRANK—That's very flattering. It means that they think they are too good for a woman to do. Which best describes why this excerpt is ironic? A. Frank should be insulted that people say that a man writes her books, but she actually views it as a compliment. B. Fritz feels that Frank should not go out alone, but Frank does not seem to care what other people think. C. Frank actually has a man who writes her books, but she denies this fact because she does not want people to know. D. Fritz warns Frank that people will question why she is going out alone at night, but it is actually Fritz himself who does not want her to go.
A. Frank should be insulted that people say that a man writes her books, but she actually views it as a compliment.
Which sentence best describes George Bergeron's characterization in "Harrison Bergeron"? A. He is a static character, because he has become dehumanized by government controls. B. He is a dynamic character, because he becomes angry with the police for arresting his son. C. He is a static character, because he has only average intelligence. D. He is a dynamic character, because he attempts to remove his handicap bag.
A. He is a static character, because he has become dehumanized by government controls.
In "Ambush," which sentence best reflects the idea that O'Brien is more concerned with emotional truth than factual truth? A. I want to tell her exactly what happened, or what I remember happening. B. He was a short, slender young man of about twenty. C. Shortly after midnight we moved into the ambush site outside My Khe. D. He wore black clothing and rubber sandals and a gray ammunition belt.
A. I want to tell her exactly what happened, or what I remember happening.
Which sentence best uses academic vocabulary? A. In the last stanza of the poem, the elderly woman expresses anxiety about her family members who live far away. B. In the last stanza of the poem, the old woman seems upset about her family, who live in a faraway land. C. In the last stanza of the poem, the elderly woman worries about her family members who live pretty far away. D. In the last stanza of the poem, the old woman seems to care about her family who don't live nearby.
A. In the last stanza of the poem, the elderly woman expresses anxiety about her family members who live far away.
Read the excerpt from "In Response to Executive Order 9066." I am a fourteen-year-old girl with bad spelling and a messy room. If it helps any, I will tell you I have always felt funny using chopsticks and my favorite food is hot dogs. Read the excerpt from "Mericans." Micaela, you may wait outside with Alfredito and Enrique. The awful grandmother says it all in Spanish, which I understand when I'm paying attention. "What?" I say, though it's neither proper not polite. Which idea is true of the speakers in both excerpts? A. They feel more connected to American culture than their ancestors' culture. B. They wish they were American nationals rather than foreigners. C. They feel more connected to their ancestors' culture than American culture. D. They are bilingual and move easily from one culture to another.
A. They feel more connected to American culture than their ancestors' culture.
Read the excerpt from Ernest Hemingway's "Soldier's Home." His father was in the real estate business and always wanted the car to be at his command when he required it to take clients out into the country to show them a piece of farm property. The car always stood outside the First National Bank building where his father had an office on the second floor. Now, after the war, it was still the same car. Nothing was changed in the town except that the young girls had grown up. How does Hemingway's description of the town as unchanged impact the readers' perception of Krebs? A. It emphasizes that while the town has remained the same, Krebs has changed. B. It illustrates that Krebs despises the town he grew up in because it is boring. C. It demonstrates that Krebs views himself as similar to the other soldiers from his town. D. It reveals that Krebs is jealous of those who were able to stay in town and avoid the war.
A. It emphasizes that while the town has remained the same, Krebs has changed.
Read the excerpt from Fast Food Nation. The restaurant opens for business at seven o'clock, and for the next hour or so, Elisa and the manager hold down the fort, handling all the orders. As the place starts to get busy, other employees arrive. Elisa works behind the counter. She takes orders and hands food to customers from breakfast through lunch. When she finally walks home, after seven hours of standing at a cash register, her feet hurt. She's wiped out. She comes through the front door, flops onto the living room couch, and turns on the TV. And the next morning she gets up at 5:15 again and starts the same routine. How does the description of Elisa's daily routine support the author's claim that the fast food industry seeks out teenage employees? A. It provides anecdotal evidence of a teenage fast food employee living like an adult. B. It provides analogical evidence to compare the efficiency of teenagers and adults. C. It provides statistical evidence of what an average fast food employee experiences. D. It provides testimonial evidence to describe employee abuse in the fast food industry.
A. It provides anecdotal evidence of a teenage fast food employee living like an adult.
Read the excerpt from Cristina Garcia's Dreaming in Cuban." Lourdes, I'm back," Jorge del Pino greets his daughter forty days after she buried him with his Panama hat, his cigars, and a bouquet of violets in a cemetery on the border of Brooklyn and Queens. His words are warm and close as a breath. Lourdes turns, expecting to find her father at her shoulder but she sees only the dusk settling on the tops of the oak trees, the pink tinge of sliding darkness. "Don't be afraid, mi hija. Just keep walking and I'll explain," Jorge del Pino tells his daughter. The sunset flares behind a row of brownstones linking them as if by a flaming ribbon. Which best identifies the magic realism found in the excerpt? A. Lourdes's father returning to her from the dead B. the list of items Lourdes buried with her father C. the dusk settling on the tops of the trees D. the flaring sunset behind the brownstones
A. Lourdes's father returning to her from the dead
Read this excerpt from "Not a Dove, But No Longer a Hawk." Thus, in the final analysis, American strategy in Vietnam consists of creating a killing machine in the form of a highly equipped expeditionary corps and then turning this machine on the enemy in the hope that over the years enough killing will be done to force the enemy's collapse through exhaustion and despair. This strategy, although possibly the only feasible alternative open to a modern industrial power in such a situation, is of necessity brutal and heedless of many of its victims. What is the philosophical concept in this excerpt? A. Modern war is inherently violent and unfair. B. The machinery of war has significantly changed. C. America's enemies are weak and defenseless. D. Military corps are trained to defeat the enemy.
A. Modern war is inherently violent and unfair.
Read the sentence. She met her friends in the lobby, the bottom floor, of the hotel so that they could head over to the refreshing pool for a cool, brisk swim. Which is the best revision of this sentence? A. She met her friends in the lobby of the hotel, and they headed over to the pool for a cool, refreshing swim. B. She met her friends at the hotel's bottom floor, which is the lobby, so that they could head over to the swimming pool for a cool, brisk swim. C. For a cool, brisk, refreshing swim at the hotel's pool, she met her friends in the hotel's lobby on the bottom floor. D. The sentence is correct as written.
A. She met her friends in the lobby of the hotel, and they headed over to the pool for a cool, refreshing swim.
Which sentence is written correctly? A. Summer produce, such as heirloom tomatoes, can be used to create delicious salads. B. The hotel in the business district, has many accommodations, for its corporate visitors. C. The discovery of gold led to population growth, in the West, during the late 1800s. D. Restaurants must adhere to, health department guidelines, in order to obtain a permit.
A. Summer produce, such as heirloom tomatoes, can be used to create delicious salads.
How does the focus of the primary source article "Mrs. Hossack a Murderess" differ from the Midnight Assassin excerpt? A. The article focuses on the outcome of the case, but the excerpt does not even mention the verdict. B. The article briefly mentions the verdict, but the excerpt goes into great detail about the verdict. C. The article explains why Mrs. Hossack was found guilty, while the excerpt expresses outrage at the verdict. D. The article proposes that Mrs. Hossack was guilty of murder, while the excerpt suggests her innocence.
A. The article focuses on the outcome of the case, but the excerpt does not even mention the verdict.
In part two of Trifles, which of the following is an example of dramatic irony? A. The audience knows Mrs. Hale has the dead bird in her coat pocket, but the men in the story do not. B. Mrs. Hale feels guilty about not visiting Mrs. Wright, but Mrs. Peters reassures her that this is not her fault. C. The men in the story do not find any evidence outside in the barn, so they decide to search upstairs again. D. Mrs. Peters talks about how she knows what loneliness feels like, but Mrs. Hale interrupts her before she can finish.
A. The audience knows Mrs. Hale has the dead bird in her coat pocket, but the men in the story do not.
Read the excerpt from Richard Wright's Black Boy." Mama, I'm hungry," I complained one afternoon. "Jump up and catch a kungry," she said, trying to make me laugh and forget. "What's a kungry?""It's what little boys eat when they get hungry," she said." What does it taste like?" "I don't know." "Then why do you tell me to catch one?" "Because you said that you were hungry," she said, smiling. Which best describes how Wright effectively conveys his personal experience? A. The dialogue illustrates his mother's efforts to lighten his mood. B. The dialogue suggests his mother's indifference about his trouble. C. The dialogue shows that Wright has a clever sense of humor. D. The dialogue proves that his mother is frustrated with the situation.
A. The dialogue illustrates his mother's efforts to lighten his mood.
Read this excerpt from the text "Not a Dove, But No Longer a Hawk." There were many disappointments those first two years, but when I left Vietnam in 1964, I was still, to use the current parlance, a hawk. I returned to Saigon in 1965 for another year. Now I have left again, and much has changed. There were 17,000 American servicemen in Vietnam at the time of my first departure and there are now 317,000 and I, while not a dove, am no longer a hawk. . . . Based on this excerpt, Neil Sheehan would most likely agree that A. initially he believed in the war, but over time he questioned America's involvement. B. the use of military force is acceptable when facing communist-run countries. C. those who serve in the military should follow the orders of the president without question. D. the destructive consequences of war far outweigh any possible benefits.
A. initially he believed in the war, but over time he questioned America's involvement.
Read the excerpt from Jackie Robinson's letter to President Eisenhower. I respectfully remind you sir, that we have been the most patient of all people. When you said we must have self-respect, I wondered how we could have self-respect and remain patient considering the treatment accorded to us through the years. The "treatment" that Robinson refers to is most likely the A. oppression and segregation imposed upon African Americans. B. president's lack of involvement in the civil rights movement. C. cruelty African Americans experienced during the latest integration efforts. D. recent rioting and police brutality in the African American communities.
A. oppression and segregation imposed upon African Americans.
Read the excerpt from Ernest Hemingway's "Soldier's Home." Nothing was changed in the town except that the young girls had grown up. They all wore sweaters and shirt waists with round Dutch collars. It was a pattern. He liked to look at them from the front porch as they walked on the other side of the street. He liked to watch them walking under the shade of the trees. He liked the round Dutch collars above their sweaters. He liked their silk stockings and flat shoes. He liked their bobbed hair and the way they walked. The author's short, descriptive sentences A. reflect Krebs's thought process and his feelings about the girls. B. illustrate the anger that Krebs feels toward the people in his town. C. express the shame that Krebs feels for lying to the girls. D. demonstrate Krebs's hopes and dreams for the future.
A. reflect Krebs's thought process and his feelings about the girls.
Read the sentence from an argumentative essay about wearing helmets while riding a bike. Always wear a helmet when riding a bike because -riding without one is stupid.- Which revision exhibits the best word choice for the underlined portion of the sentence? A. riding without one is dangerous and reckless. B. riding without one is insane and regrettable. C. riding without one is an uninformed choice. D. riding without one is not right for you.
A. riding without one is dangerous and reckless.
Which statement best compares the structure of "Harlem" and "The Weary Blues"? A. "Harlem" is short and happy, while "The Weary Blues" is longer and lyrical. B. "Harlem" is short and urgent, while "The Weary Blues" is longer and lyrical. C. "Harlem" is short and content, while "The Weary Blues" is longer and unhappy. D. "Harlem" is short and curious, while "The Weary Blues" is longer and unhappy.
B. "Harlem" is short and urgent, while "The Weary Blues" is longer and lyrical.
Read the excerpt from "First Generation" of Dreaming in Cuban. He stops at the ocean's edge, smiles almost shyly, as if he fears disturbing her, and stretches out a colossal hand. His blue eyes are like lasers in the night. The beams bounce off his fingernails, five hard blue shields. They scan the beach, illuminating shells and sleeping gulls, then focus on her. The porch turns blue, ultraviolet. Her hands, too, are blue. Celia squints through the light, which dulls her eyesight and blurs the palms on the shore. Which of the following is an example of a hyperbole? A. "smiles almost shyly, as if he fears disturbing her" B. "and stretches out a colossal hand" C. "His blue eyes are like lasers in the night." D. "The porch turns blue, ultraviolet."
B. "and stretches out a colossal hand"
Consider this prompt for an oral presentation. Take a stand! Decide your opinion on the proposed meal tax in our county, then present an argument for or against it. Which thesis statement best addresses this assignment? A. Our county is one of five counties in the state deciding whether or not to levy a meal tax on its citizens. B. A meal tax allows the collection of revenue from tourists and nonresidents, reducing the burden on local citizens. C. A meal tax is intended to collect an extra tax on meals served in restaurants or purchased "to go." D. The county Board of Supervisors will vote on the meal tax after election day so they can represent the citizens' opinions.
B. A meal tax allows the collection of revenue from tourists and nonresidents, reducing the burden on local citizens.
Imagine you are writing an ad slogan for a new type of breakfast cereal using the media technique of association. In order for the slogan to be effective, it should A. invoke good memories of the past and provide a good explanation of the cereal's content. B. associate the cereal with something good and create positive feelings about the cereal. C. build up the consumer's self-esteem and validate that it is better than the competition. D. review the contents of the cereal and convince consumers that the cereal is healthy.
B. associate the cereal with something good and create positive feelings about the cereal.
Read the excerpt from Fast Food Nation. Instead of relying upon a small, stable, well-paid, and well-trained workforce, the fast food industry seeks out part-time, unskilled workers who are willing to accept low pay. Teenagers have been the perfect candidates for these jobs, not only because they are less expensive to hire than adults, but also because their youthful inexperience makes them easier to control. Which of the following choices best presents a counterclaim to the argument presented in this excerpt? A. Teenagers have not yet developed skills that make them valuable employees in the workforce. B. Fast food restaurants are able to employ people who otherwise might not be able to find a job because of the low skill level required to perform the tasks. C. The McDonald brothers designed the Speedee Service System based on the assembly line systems of American factories in the early twentieth century. D. By law, fast food restaurants must offer equal employment opportunities to those seeking work.
B. Fast food restaurants are able to employ people who otherwise might not be able to find a job because of the low skill level required to perform the tasks.
Why does Vivien say that she "shan't tell" Lancelot's identity to her friend in King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act? A. Lancelot is a famous artist who values his privacy. B. Guenevere knows Lancelot and is likely to disapprove. C. Guenevere is likely to gossip and spread the news of the affair. D. Lancelot has not yet reciprocated Vivien's feelings of love.
B. Guenevere knows Lancelot and is likely to disapprove.
Read the following excerpt from Leslie Marmon Silko's story "The Man to Send Rain Clouds." They turned off the highway onto the sandy pueblo road. Not long after they passed the store and post office they saw Father Paul's car coming toward them. When he recognized their faces he slowed his car and waved for them to stop. The young priest rolled down the car window." Did you find old Teofilo?" he asked loudly. Leon stopped the truck. "Good morning, Father. We were just out to the sheep camp. Everything is O.K. now." "Thank God for that. Teofilo is a very old man. You really shouldn't allow him to stay at the sheep camp alone." "No, he won't do that any more now." What does this dialogue reveal about the priest's standing within the community? A. He is a trusted leader of the tribe. B. He is considered to be an outsider. C. He is a spiritual guide to the people. D. He is disliked by most of the people.
B. He is considered to be an outsider.
Read the excerpt from the song, "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" They used to tell me I was building a dream, And so I followed the mob— When there was earth to plow, or guns to bear I was always there—right on the job. They used to tell me I was building a dream With peace and glory ahead— Based on this excerpt and your knowledge of American history, why did the stock market crash make Americans lose confidence in business? A. Following the mob without asking questions can potentially lead to financial or emotional devastation. B. People worked diligently to participate in the building of the American dream with the understanding they would profit. C. The promise of peace and glory compelled many people to work for the wealthy and make them richer. D. Instead of plowing the fields and going to war, American should have gone to college.
B. People worked diligently to participate in the building of the American dream with the understanding they would profit.
Read the excerpt from "Mother Tongue." Lately, I've been giving more thought to the kind of English my mother speaks. Like others, I have described it to people as "broken" or "fractured" English. But I wince when I say that. It has always bothered me that I can think of no other way to describe it other than "broken," as if it were damaged and needed to be fixed, as if it lacked a certain wholeness and soundness. What can be inferred from the excerpt? A. Tan is embarrassed by the nonstandard form of English that her mother speaks. B. Tan believes that nonstandard forms of English are legitimate languages in their own right. C. Tan wishes that she did not have to think about the English that her mother speaks. D. Tan is angry that people are not taught nonstandard English languages in school.
B. Tan believes that nonstandard forms of English are legitimate languages in their own right.
Read this excerpt from "Not a Dove, But No Longer a Hawk." I wonder, when I look at the bombed out peasant hamlets, the orphans begging and stealing on the streets of Saigon and the women and children with napalm burns lying on the hospital cots, whether the United States or any nation has the right to inflict this suffering and degradation on another people for its own ends. How do the allusions in this excerpt reinforce the meaning of the passage? A. The allusions clarify the geographic locations visited by the author. B. The allusions recall specific locations and horrors of the Vietnam conflict. C. The allusions question the Vietnamese for allowing such a violent war. D .The allusions criticize the political philosophies that encourage suffering.
B. The allusions recall specific locations and horrors of the Vietnam conflict.
Read the sentence. It was difficult to extinguish because the fire was too hot. What is the best way to revise this sentence? A. It was difficult to extinguish it because the fire was too hot. B. The fire was difficult to extinguish because it was too hot. C. The hot fire made it difficult to extinguish it. D. The sentence is correct as written.
B. The fire was difficult to extinguish because it was too hot.
Read the excerpt from Neil deGrasse Tyson's "Death by Black Hole." If you stumbled upon a black hole and found yourself falling feet-first toward its center, then as you got closer, the black hole's force of gravity would grow astronomically. Curiously, you would not feel this force at all because, like anything in free fall, you are weightless. What you do feel, however, is something far more sinister. While you fall, the black hole's force of gravity at your two feet, they being closer to the black hole's center, accelerates them faster than does the weaker force of gravity at your head. The difference between the two is known officially as the tidal force, which grows precipitously as you draw nearer to the black hole's center. For Earth, and for most cosmic places, the tidal force across the length of your body is minuscule and goes unnoticed. But in your feet-first fall toward a black hole the tidal forces are all you notice. Which sentence from the excerpt best supports the idea that falling into a black hole would be excruciatingly painful? A. Curiously, you would not feel this force at all because, like anything in free fall, you are weightless. B. What you do feel, however, is something far more sinister. C. For Earth, and for most cosmic places, the tidal force across the length of your body is minuscule and goes unnoticed. D. But in your feet-first fall toward a black hole the tidal forces are all you notice.
B. What you do feel, however, is something far more sinister.
Read this excerpt from part 5 of Zeitoun. Progress is being made. It's so slow sometimes, so terribly so sometimes, but progress is being made. We have removed the rot, we are strengthening the foundations. There is much work to do, and we all know what needs to be done. We can only do the work, he tells Kathy, and his children, and his crew, his friends, anyone he sees. So let us get up early and stay late, and, brick by brick and block by block, let us get that work done. Which word best describes the tone of this excerpt? A. sentimental B. optimistic C. supportive D. demanding
B. optimistic
Read the passage from "The Latin Deli: An Ars Poetica." all wanting the comfort of spoken Spanish, to gaze upon the family portrait of her plain wide face, her ample bosom resting on her plump arms, her look of maternal interest as they speak to her and each other of their dreams and their disillusions— In this passage, the words "ample" and "plump" are A. sensory images that describe a wealthy person. B. sensory images that describe a motherly figure. C. words that express an attitude of respect. D. words that express an attitude of disgust.
B. sensory images that describe a motherly figure.
Read this excerpt from "Not a Dove, But No Longer a Hawk. "I remember distinctly the thrill of climbing aboard a U.S. Army helicopter in the cool of the morning and taking off across the rice fields with a South Vietnamese battalion for a day's jousting with the Vietcong guerillas. I was proud of the young American pilots sitting at the controls in the cockpit and I was grateful for the opportunity to witness this adventure and to report it. We are fighting now, I used to think, and some day we will triumph and this will be a better country. Based on this excerpt, it can be inferred that A. the war provides the author with his first flying experience. B. the author once felt pride and optimism about the war. C. the US soldiers are trained in hand-to-hand combat. D. the author has a begrudging respect for the Vietcong
B. the author once felt pride and optimism about the war.
Read the excerpt from part 5 of Zeitoun. The kids fear water, yes, and when a pipe burst last year there were screams and nightmares, but slowly they're growing stronger. For them he has to be strong, and he needs to look forward. He needs to feed them, to hold them close, and he needs to show them that God had a reason for their trials. He tells them that perhaps God, by allowing him to be jailed, saved him from something worse. Why does the author include these musings? A. to suggest Zeitoun's fear of the unknown B. to emphasize Zeitoun's unwavering faith C. to prove Zeitoun's innocence and good standing D. to illustrate Zeitoun's confidence in his children
B. to emphasize Zeitoun's unwavering faith
Read the sentence. The president of the company -was attending- the mandatory sales meeting. Which type of phrase or clause is underlined in the sentence? A. noun clause B. verb phrase C. adjectival phrase D. adverbial clause
B. verb phrase
Read the excerpt from Brown v. Board of Education. Reargument was largely devoted to the circumstances surrounding the adoption of the Fourteenth Amendment in 1868. The Supreme Court studies the Fourteenth Amendment to determine A. the primary authors of the document. B. whether its intent has been compromised. C. how it has been interpreted in each state. D. whether it needs to be repealed.
B. whether its intent has been compromised.
Read the following scene from Trifles. COUNTY ATTORNEY (preoccupied). Is there a cat?(Mrs. Hale glances in a quick covert way at Mrs. Peters.) MRS. PETERS. Well, not now. They're superstitious, you know. They leave. COUNTY ATTORNEY (to Sheriff Peters, continuing an interrupted conversation.) No sign at all of anyone having come from the outside. Their own rope. Now let's go up again and go over it piece by piece. (They start upstairs.) It would have to have been someone who knew just the— (Mrs. Peters sits down. The two women sit there not looking at one another, but as if peering into something and at the same time holding back. When they talk now, it is the manner of feeling their way over strange ground, as if afraid of what they are saying, but as if they cannot help saying it.) How would an audio recording most likely convey the characters' actions during this scene? A. with a change in each character's tone of voice B. with the reading of the written stage directions C. with a change in the volume of the characters' voices D. with the lines of dialogue spoken by each character
B. with the reading of the written stage directions
Which sentence correctly punctuates a direct quotation from the publication Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention? A. "According to a publication, "Any organized team activity should demonstrate a commitment to injury prevention." B. According to the publication "Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention," "Any organized team activity should demonstrate a commitment to injury prevention." C. According to the publication Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention, "Any organized team activity should demonstrate a commitment to injury prevention." D. "According to a publication any organized team activity should demonstrate a commitment to injury prevention."
C. According to the publication Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention, "Any organized team activity should demonstrate a commitment to injury prevention."
Use the following definitions to answer the question. evade:1. (verb) to cleverly escape somebody or something, to avoid invade:1. (verb) to enter by force, to enter Which sentence contains correct word usage? A. The thieves were able to invade being arrested by the police. B. Guerrilla forces evaded the capital city and announced their power. C. Corn leaf aphids invaded the crop and caused damage to the plants. D. Sheila tried to evade the private party by bribing the security guard
C. Corn leaf aphids invaded the crop and caused damage to the plants.
Which excerpt from A Man's World contains a stage direction? A. FRITZ—You are tired to-night, Yah? Un? B. FRANK—Now—now—Fritzie—if you get fidgety— C. FRITZ—(Sitting at L. of desk.) No—but you— D. FRANK—Kiddie will be the end of everything for me.
C. FRITZ—(Sitting at L. of desk.) No—but you—
Which excerpt from "First Generation" of Dreaming in Cuban is the best example of magic realism? A. The family split up and Minnie was raised by a grandmother who can quote the Bible chapter and verse and drives a beat-up Cadillac with a CB radio in it. B. We camped out under a sapodilla tree and listened to the pygmy owls with their old women's voices. C. Four blocks from her home, Lourdes smells her father's cigar behind a catalpa tree. "Mi hija, have you forgotten me?" Jorge del Pino chides gently. D. She combs her daughter's room for the Jimi Hendrix poster she made her take down and tacks it back on the wall.
C. Four blocks from her home, Lourdes smells her father's cigar behind a catalpa tree. "Mi hija, have you forgotten me?" Jorge del Pino chides gently.
Read the excerpt from "First Generation" of Dreaming in Cuban, by Cristina Garcia. She considers the vagaries of sports, the happenstance of El Líder, a star pitcher in his youth, narrowly missing a baseball career in America. His wicked curveball attracted the major league scouts, and the Washington Senators were interested in signing him but changed their minds. Frustrated, El Líder went home, rested his pitching arm, and started a revolution in the mountains. Which best explains how Garcia's word choice helps establish her voice in the excerpt? A. Garcia uses short, forceful words to assert a pessimistic opinion on fate. B. Garcia uses formal, academic language and location words to suggest a theory about fate. C. Garcia uses American baseball terminology to suggest fate's defeat. D. Garcia uses words with positive connotations to suggest an optimistic outlook on fate
C. Garcia uses American baseball terminology to suggest fate's defeat.
Read the excerpt from Ernest Hemingway's "Soldier's Home." A distaste for everything that had happened to him in the war set in because of the lies he had told. All of the times that had been able to make him feel cool and clear inside himself when he thought of them; the times so long back when he had done the one thing, the only thing for a man to do, easily and naturally, when he might have done something else, now lost their cool, valuable quality and then were lost themselves. What does the excerpt reveal about Krebs? A. He fought valiantly while at war overseas. B. He is happy to be home with his friends and family again. C. He is dissatisfied and feels disillusioned with his surroundings. D. He is a skilled liar, even though he does not enjoy telling untruths.
C. He is dissatisfied and feels disillusioned with his surroundings.
Read the excerpt from a New York Times review written about the play entitled A Man's World. Well, for one thing, as per the caption of Miss Rachel Crothers's play, that this is a man's world. But what is isn't necessarily right, though there are a lot of people who go on believing so. However, as Miss Crothers probably knows as well as any one, this play and many others equally strong and to the point will not change conditions. Which statement best describes this excerpt? A. It contains facts about whether or not A Man's World will impact social norms. B. It contains facts about how A Man's World will impact viewers. C. It contains the opinion of a person who saw A Man's World. D. It contains the opinion of the person who wrote A Man's World.
C. It contains the opinion of a person who saw A Man's World.
Read this claim from an argumentative essay about zoos. Zoos must improve conditions so that they can meet the health and safety needs of the animals. Which piece of evidence, if true, would best support this claim? A. Exposure to different animals can help to educate the public. B. Funding sources for zoos can be limited, so they often rely on donations from the public. C. Many animals die prematurely in zoos because they are exposed to infectious diseases. D. Animals can be bred at zoos to increase their population.
C. Many animals die prematurely in zoos because they are exposed to infectious diseases.
Read the excerpt from Anthem. This, my body and spirit, this is the end of the quest. I wished to know the meaning of things. I am the meaning. I wished to find a warrant for being. I need no warrant for being, and no word of sanction upon my being. I am the warrant and the sanction. These sentences articulate which philosophical concept? A. Collectivism B. Altruism C. Objectivism D. Socialism
C. Objectivism
Read the excerpt from A Man's World. FRANK—Foolish? You mean going out alone? Good Heavens! You don't supose I'm going to give up all my chances of seeing and knowing and understanding just because a few silly people are talking about me? FRITZ—But you are a woman. You must not expect people to trust you—too much. FRANK—I'm not going to spend my life explaining. Which best describes Frank's intent when she says, "I'm not going to spend my life explaining"? A. She has no desire to listen to other people explain their point of view. B. She becomes annoyed when she has to explain simple things to others. C. She does not want to waste her time explaining her choices to others. D. She is frustrated from having to repeatedly explain the same things to Fritz.
C. She does not want to waste her time explaining her choices to others.
Read the excerpt from "Mother Tongue." Lately, I've been giving more thought to the kind of English my mother speaks. Like others, I have described it to people as "broken" or "fractured" English. But I wince when I say that. It has always bothered me that I can think of no other way to describe it other than "broken," as if it were damaged and needed to be fixed, as if it lacked a certain wholeness and soundness. How does Tan build a central idea of her story in the excerpt? A. Tan discusses her thoughts about language to build the idea that the English language does not have words to match some Chinese terms. B. Tan discusses her relationship with her mother to build the idea that mothers and daughters in all cultures often have misunderstandings. C. Tan discusses her mother's use of English to build the idea that a form of language can be purposeful and meaningful even if it is nonstandard. D. Tan discusses the English language to build the idea that there is a lack of appropriate synonyms for the word "broken."
C. Tan discusses her mother's use of English to build the idea that a form of language can be purposeful and meaningful even if it is nonstandard.
Read this excerpt from "Not a Dove, But No Longer a Hawk." Despite these misgivings, I do not see how we can do anything but continue to prosecute the war. We can and should limit the violence and the suffering being inflicted on the civilians as much as possible, but for whatever reasons, successive Administrations in Washington have carried the commitment in Vietnam to the point where it would be very difficult to prevent any precipitate retreat from degenerating into a rout. If the United States were to disengage from Vietnam under adverse conditions, I believe that the resulting political and psychological shockwaves might undermine our entire position in Southeast Asia. Which statement best describes the paradox in this excerpt? A. The author acknowledges that civilians should not suffer, but states that the civilians must retreat. B. The author suggests that the administrators in Washington are busy making policies while overlooking the need to end the war. C. The author acknowledges that the violence should stop, but admits that a retreat might have dire consequences. D. The author suggests that the Vietnamese people are counting on US support, though their political ideals are not democratic.
C. The author acknowledges that the violence should stop, but admits that a retreat might have dire consequences.
Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." The Negro has many pent up resentments and latent frustrations, and he must release them. How does King conclude this claim? A. by stating the inevitability of racial violence B. by urging white leaders to release him from jail C. by encouraging white leaders to allow nonviolent protests D. by persuading his followers to break laws and create unrest
C. by encouraging white leaders to allow nonviolent protests
Read the excerpt from "The Railroad Earth." I have to stick my railroad watch in my jean watchpocket and cut out allowing myself exactly 8 minutes to the station and the 7:15 train No. 112 I have to catch for the ride five miles to Bayshore through four tunnels, emerging from the sad Rath scene of Frisco gloom gleak in the rainy mouth fog mourning to a sudden valley with grim hills rising to the sea, bay on the left, the fog rolling in. Which phrase from the excerpt supports the idea that the rhythm of jazz music played an important role in Kerouac's writing style? A. railroad watch in my jean watchpocket B. five miles to Bayshore through four tunnels C. gloom gleak in the rainymouth fogmourning D. sudden valley with grim hills rising to the sea
C. gloom gleak in the rainymouth fogmourning
Read the excerpt from the song, "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" Once I built a tower, up to the sun, Brick, and rivet, and lime, Once I built a tower, Now it's done— Which reality of the Great Depression does the excerpt convey? A. stock market crash B. decreased demand for products C. increased unemployment D. lower agricultural production
C. increased unemployment
Read the paragraph. Our school is considering mandating school uniforms next year. The student government supports school uniforms for a number of reasons. First, school uniforms save time. Students will not have to figure out what they will wear and thus will have more time to devote to their studies. They will be more focused on learning and less on appearance. Second, although there are up-front costs, uniforms will ultimately save families money. Finally, uniforms will promote a sense of equality because students are dressed the same regardless of economic status. This will encourage a greater sense of community at our school. What strategy does the author use in her choice of language to convey her message? A. observational descriptions B. sequence of events C. logic and reason D. real and imagined events
C. logic and reason
Read the excerpt from Neil deGrasse Tyson's "Death by Black Hole." But there is more bad news. All parts of your body are moving toward the same spot—the black hole's center. So while you're getting ripped apart head to toe, you will also extrude through the fabric of space and time, like toothpaste squeezed through a tube. To all the words in the English language that describe ways to die (e.g., homicide, suicide, electrocution, suffocation, starvation) we add the term "spaghettification." In this excerpt, Tyson conveys his complex ideas by A. introducing complicated terminology. B. providing relevant statistics and figures. C. relating the information to something familiar. D. describing a personal experience.
C. relating the information to something familiar.
Read this excerpt from part 5 of Zeitoun. It was a test, Zeitoun thinks. Who among us could deny that we were tested? But now look at us, he says. Every person is stronger now. Every person who was forgotten by God or country is now louder, more defiant, and more determined. They existed before, and they exist again, in the city of New Orleans and the United States of America. What assumption does the narrator make in this excerpt? A. that Hurricane Katrina presented challenges to many people B. that the people of New Orleans have renewed their faith in God C. that all Hurricane Katrina victims are having experiences similar to his D. that the United States government has issued an apology to New Orleans
C. that all Hurricane Katrina victims are having experiences similar to his
Read the excerpt from Richard Wright's Black Boy. Hunger stole upon me so slowly that at first I was not aware of what hunger really meant. Hunger had always been more or less at my elbow when I played, but now I began to wake up at night to find hunger standing at my bedside, staring at me gauntly. The hunger I had known before this had been no grim, hostile stranger; it had been a normal hunger that had made me beg constantly for bread, and when I ate a crust or two I was satisfied. But this new hunger baffled me, scared me, and made me angry and insistent. Whenever I begged for food now my mother would pour me a cup of tea which would still the clamor in my stomach for a moment or two; but a little later I would feel hunger nudging my ribs, twisting my empty guts till they ached. I would grow dizzy and my vision would dim. I became less active in my play, and for the first time in my life I had to pause and think of what was happening to me. Which best describes why Wright includes this anecdote? A. to show how poverty shaped his behavior when he was younger B. to vividly depict the hardships caused by oppression and segregation C. to realistically portray the struggles he endured as a child D. to provide an accurate account of the injustices he experienced as a youth
C. to realistically portray the struggles he endured as a child
What is the speaker in "The Weary Blues" attempting to convey in his description of the scene? A. a criticism of the nightclub atmosphere B. a concern for overworked performers C. a knowledge of new musical genres D. a celebration of personal expression
D. a celebration of personal expression
Read the excerpt from Amy Tan's essay "Mother Tongue." I know this for a fact, because when I was growing up, my mother's "limited" English limited my perception of her. I was ashamed of her English. I believed that her English reflected the quality of what she had to say. That is, because she expressed them imperfectly her thoughts were imperfect. Which phrase from the excerpt uses informal English? A. "limited my perception" B. "her English reflected the quality" C. "she expressed them imperfectly" D. "when I was growing up"
D. "when I was growing up"
Read this stanza from Allen Ginsberg's "A Supermarket in California." Will we stroll dreaming of the lost America of love past blue automobiles in driveways, home to our silent cottage? In this stanza, the speaker wishes A. he owned a blue vehicle like his neighbors. B. he was back in his quiet home away from the market. C. Whitman was still alive to keep him company. D. America could be like it was when Whitman was alive.
D. America could be like it was when Whitman was alive.
How are the views of the narrators similar in "Facing It" and "Not a Dove, But No Longer a Hawk"? A. Both narrators discuss the negative impact of war on the innocent civilians. B. Both narrators oppose American involvement in the Vietnam War. C. Both narrators are critical of the treatment of veterans after the Vietnam War. D. Both narrators are saddened by the harsh realities of the Vietnam War.
D. Both narrators are saddened by the harsh realities of the Vietnam War.
Read the excerpt from "Harrison Bergeron." "You been crying?" he said to Hazel. "Yup," she said. "What about?" he said. "I forget," she said. "Something real sad on television." "What was it?" he said. "It's all kind of mixed up in my mind," said Hazel. "Forget sad things," said George. "I always do," said Hazel. How does this interaction between George and Hazel develop Kurt Vonnegut's social criticism? A. It demonstrates potential problems that occur in a competitive relationship. B. It illustrates the need for maintaining equality in a society. C. It suggests that women are more emotional than men. D. It shows how technology can dehumanize and desensitize people.
D. It shows how technology can dehumanize and desensitize people.
Read the following scene from A Man's World. FRITZ—But you are a woman. You must not expect people to trust you—too much. FRANK—I'm not going to spend my life explaining. FRITZ—(Sitting at L. of desk.) No—but you— FRANK—Oh, Fritz, don't. You've been so nice and so comfortable. And now you're beginning to worry. You see how much better it would have been for both of us if I'd never told you anything about myself and about Kiddie. How would an audio production differ from a stage production of this scene? A. Listeners would not have to focus on the words spoken by Fritz and Frank. B. Listeners would have to imagine the tones Fritz and Frank speak in. C. Listeners would not have to envision the props being used by Fritz and Frank. D. Listeners would have to visualize the dress and movements of Fritz and Frank.
D. Listeners would have to visualize the dress and movements of Fritz and Frank.
Read the following paragraph. The learning process at many schools is being compromised. Instead of focusing on their education, students are concerned with their appearances. Fashion choices are of higher importance than completing homework assignments and passing tests. In addition, many current clothing trends are entirely inappropriate for the school setting. School uniforms will remove these distractions and allow schools to once again become a place of learning. According to the author, what are the benefits of school uniforms? A. School uniforms will result in a higher success rate among high school students. B. School uniforms will distract students by shifting the focus from education to clothing. C. School uniforms are an excellent fashion choice for all public school students. D. School uniforms will allow students to focus on learning rather than on their appearances.
D. School uniforms will allow students to focus on learning rather than on their appearances.
Read the paragraph from a student's critical analysis essay. In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson talks about independence through his use of big words and fancy argument skills. First, Jefferson states his thesis, which makes it seem important that the colonists get independence. Next, Jefferson gives evidence against the king of England and how he mistreats the American colonies. Finally, Jefferson suggests that colonists should stop paying taxes and fight, which is the obvious answer to the colonists' problems. What is the best way for the student to revise the essay? A. The student should replace familiar language with more accessible language. B. The student should replace scholarly language with informal language. C. The student should replace formal language with more familiar language. D. The student should replace informal language with formal language.
D. The student should replace informal language with formal language.
Read the excerpt from part 5 of Zeitoun. For many of his clients, it took time for the insurance money to come through, for the FEMA money to appear, for any number of complications to work themselves out. But now things are moving. The city is rising again. Since Hurricane Katrina, Zeitoun A. Painting Contractor LLC has restored 114 houses to their former states, or improved versions thereof. What is the meaning of the excerpt? A. Zeitoun's business serves underprivileged home owners. B. Zeitoun's business was stalled by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. C. Zeitoun's business has won accolades for its rebuilding efforts. D. Zeitoun's business is thriving with the rebuilding of New Orleans.
D. Zeitoun's business is thriving with the rebuilding of New Orleans.
Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail." The other force is one of bitterness and hatred, and it comes perilously close to advocating violence. It is expressed in the various black nationalist groups that are springing up across the nation. Why does the author include these sentences? A. to predict the future of his group's actions B. to recall the harsh actions of law enforcement C. to encourage understanding of black nationalists D. to provide a contrast to his group's nonviolent efforts
D. to provide a contrast to his group's nonviolent efforts
