Unit 2: From the Middle Ages to the Renaissance Test

How does the rhetorical appeal used in these excerpts from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury and Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry compare? a) Both use an appeal to logos by providing a reason to support her purpose. b) Both use an appeal to ethos by providing a reason why she should be trusted. c) Both use an appeal to logos by encouraging her audience to show strength. d) Both use an appeal to ethos by listing credentials to support her credibility.

a

In excerpts from both Address to the Troops at Tilbury and Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry, Queen Elizabeth uses a rhetorical appeal to a) pathos by encouraging her audience to feel emotions including pride. b) logos by reminding her audience that they will be rewarded for their work. c) pathos by making her audience feel ashamed for doubting her capabilities. d) logos by providing her audience with a list of the reasons why she is grateful.

a

Read the excerpt from "Morte d'Arthur" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Then went Sir Bedivere the second time Across the ridge, and paced beside the mere, Counting the dewy pebbles, fix'd in thought; What does the imagery in this excerpt best help readers envision? a) Sir Bedivere being contemplative b) the rushing river c) Sir Bedivere's attire e) the surrounding hillside

a

Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. In their stead, people increasingly choose to see secular plays on historical and moral themes. These are performed up and down the country by theater companies called after lords, for example "Lord Sussex's Men," "Lord Strange's Men," "the Lord Admiral's Men," and "Lord Leicester's Men." The reason for these names is that, while unattached actors are liable to be arrested for vagrancy, the Act of 1572 specifically excludes players properly authorized by lords from being considered vagabonds. Which factor directly influenced the names of the theater companies? a) the Act of 1572 b) the play Lord Sussex's Men c) the historical and moral themes d) the leading actors

a

Which line from Utopia is an example of an analogy? a) They supply or are supplied from one another, so that indeed the whole island is, as it were, one family. b) They eat and drink out of vessels of earth or glass, which make an agreeable appearance, though formed of brittle materials . . . c) They polish them, and with them they adorn their children, who are delighted with them . . . d) They wonder much to hear that gold, which in itself is so useless a thing, should be everywhere so much esteemed . . .

a

In Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury, phrases such as "my faithful and loving people," "the loyal hearts and goodwill of my subjects," and "you have deserved rewards and crowns" are examples of a rhetorical appeal to a) pathos because she is encouraging the troops by explaining exactly why she has faith in them. b) pathos because she is encouraging the troops by attempting to elicit their feelings of loyalty. c) logos because she is encouraging the troops by reminding them of rewards they will receive. d) logos because she is encouraging the troops by listing the reasons England is relying on them

b

Read the beginning of the literary analysis paragraph. The writer has a very accomplished style. His descriptions make the facts more dramatic for the reader. Which sentence would further develop the paragraph by providing evidence to support the point? a) In addition to providing facts, the writer uses a variety of interesting words. b) The writer repeats the word "deadly" so much that it becomes alarming. c) Last night, I couldn't stop thinking, "Wow," about what the writer said. d) The writer has good control of his language, tone, and point of view.

b

Read the excerpt from "Morte d'Arthur" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. But, as he walk'd, King Arthur panted hard, Like one that feels a nightmare on his bed What does the figurative language help the reader understand? a) The metaphor helps the reader understand what the nightmare was about. b) The simile helps the reader understand King Arthur's pain. c) The metaphor helps the reader understand how little sleep King Arthur got. d) The simile helps the reader understand King Arthur's dream.

b

Read the excerpt from "Morte d'Arthur" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Thou wouldst betray me for the precious hilt; Either from lust of gold, or like a girl Valuing the giddy pleasure of the eyes. What does the simile help convey to the reader? a) the greed most people have for swords b) King Arthur's disappointment in Sir Bedivere c) the excitement and happiness of the girl d) Sir Bedivere's disappointment in King Arthur

b

Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury.I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm; to which, rather than any dishonor shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field. In this excerpt, Queen Elizabeth is attempting to persuade troops that she a) dislikes most European countries. b) has the qualities of a capable leader. c) is physically able to fight as a soldier. d) will make a fair and virtuous judge.

b

Thomas More's fictional text about a society governed by reason and order is most likely a response to the conflict between ...

the king and church leaders

Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. Perhaps the most difficult thing to come to terms with is the scale of death. Influenza, for example, is an affliction which you no doubt have come across. However, you have never encountered anything like Elizabethan flu. It arrives in December 1557 and lasts for eighteen months. In the ten-month period August 1558 to May 1559 the annual death rate almost trebles to 7.2 percent (normally it is 2.5 percent). More than 150,000 people die from it—5 percent of the population. This is proportionally much worse than the great influenza pandemic of 1918-19 (0.53 percent mortality). Another familiar disease is malaria, which Elizabethans refer to as ague or fever. Which sentence best helps readers determine the central idea of the paragraph? a) "Perhaps the most difficult thing to come to terms with is the scale of death." b) "However, you have never encountered anything like Elizabethan flu."' c) "Influenza, for example, is an affliction which you no doubt have come across." d) "Another familiar disease is malaria, which Elizabethans refer to as ague or fever."

a

Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. The grim reality is that plague in the capital is as common as the stench of the cesspits and almost as unavoidable. You cannot predict where it will strike: People living next door to infected houses are left unaffected. Some people are not touched even when others in their own house have it. Which sentence best summarizes the excerpt? a) The plague was unavoidable, and unpredictable in regards to whom it would affect. b) The plague was associated with filthy cesspits. It was a dirty disease with a foul odor. c) People in diseased homes should certainly have left immediately to avoid infection. d) The capital was the center of all medical care, and Elizabethans came for treatment.

a

Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. These [the miracle plays] go out of favor when the privy council decrees that they are too close to Catholicism and should stop. Those at York cease in 1569. In Chester the citizens defy the privy council and continue performing their play about Noah's Flood well into the 1570s. The Coventry mystery plays are finally suppressed in 1579, so this is the town to visit if you want to catch one later in the reign. The Guary miracle play in Cornwall continues for some years but is so amateurish it can hardly be seen as a threat. Which event happened second? a) The plays being performed in York ceased. b) The council declared that the miracle plays should stop. c) The Coventry mystery plays were finally suppressed. d) The Guary miracle play in Cornwall ended.

a

Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England.The purpose of fasting on Wednesdays is specifically to encourage the eating of fish, to support the fishing industry. People, therefore, respond differently. Some households uphold the old religious fasts during Advent and Lent as if they are still observing the religious law; others ignore Advent but observe the Lenten fast. Still others ignore Wednesdays and just fast on Fridays and Saturdays. Why does the author use third-person point of view in this excerpt? a) The author wants to present factual information effectively. b) The author wants to draw the reader deeper into the experience. c) The author wants to directly address the audience. d) The author wants to persuade the reader of his idea.

a

Read the excerpt from Utopia.The folly of men has enhanced the value of gold and silver because of their scarcity; whereas, on the contrary, it is their opinion that Nature, as an indulgent parent, has freely given us all the best things in great abundance, such as water and earth, but has laid up and hid from us the things that are vain and useless. Which historical fact will best help readers understand this excerpt? a) Explorers during this period went to the New World in search of scarce resources. b) During this period, the king was fighting for power that was held by church leaders. c) Many people were dying from the Black Death during this period. d) Increased prosperity during this period allowed more citizens to buy land.

a

When writing a critique, a reader first finds the central idea and supporting details, then a) gives evidence to support a position. b) states a position on the central idea. c) connects the text to historical facts. d) concludes with a strong statement.

a

Which line best helps develop the central idea that the plague was almost impossible for Elizabethans to survive? a) "Although there are no fewer than twenty-three medical treatises . . . none of them will help you." b) "But you have the advantage of knowing that a fleabite can convey the plague . . ." c) "Also, plague is most frequently transferred between people in towns, and it dies down in winter . . ." d) "Change your clothes and bedclothes regularly, and wash them thoroughly."

a

Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry.For I assure you (what credit my assurance may have with you, I cannot tell, but what credit it shall deserve to have, the sequel shall declare) I will never in that matter conclude any thing that shall be prejudicial to the realm. For the weal, good and safety whereof, I will never shun to spend my life. Which excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury shares the common purpose of persuading her audience that she is willing to do what is best for England? a) We have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety to take heed how we commit our selves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery b) I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die among you all. c) I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too. d) By your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over those enemies of God, of my kingdoms, and of my people.

b

Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. "Gentlemen" said he, "I take pains to preachIn churches with a lofty, resonant voice,Regular as a bell I ring it out,For everything I say I have by heart:My text's the same one as it always was . . ." Which statement best describes how the Pardoner is characterized in this passage? a) He is an intellectual who is inspired by academics. b) He is a confident, suave performer. c) He is a heartless, vindictive leader. d) He is a caring counselor who is devoted to service.

b

Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. "To start with, I declare where I've come from,And then produce my certificates, one by one;My licence with the seal of our lord bishopWhich I show first—that's to protect myselfSo that nobody, whether priest or cleric,Dares interdict me from Christ's holy work." What feature of medieval life is reflected in the excerpt? a) the custom of going to confession regularly b) the acceptance of the church's authority c) the practice of traveling to distant locations d) the importance of knowing one's neighbors

b

Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England.So much grain is produced in 1592 that Francis Bacon proudly declares that England can now afford to feed other nations as well as her own people. It is an unfortunate remark, for it is very soon followed by a great dearth. The harvest of 1594 is poor, that of 1595 is worse, and the following year worse still: wheat hits 170 percent of its normal price, oats reach a level of 191 percent, and rye has to be imported from Denmark. Other bad years—when the price of grain is 20 percent or more above the rolling average—are 1573, 1586, and 1600. The year 1590 is almost as bad, made worse by the high cost of livestock. Prices for animal products hit new heights and never really diminish. Which detail from the text best supports the inference that manyElizabethans could not afford to buy grain during some years? a) . . . Francis Bacon proudly declares that England can now afford to feed other nations as well as her own people. b) Other bad years—when the price of grain is 20 percent or more above the rolling average—are 1573, 1586, and 1600. c) The year 1590 is almost as bad, made worse by the high cost of livestock. d) Prices for animal products hit new heights and never really diminish.

b

Which line best helps develop the central idea that the plague was a very deadly disease? a) "Elizabethans do not understand infection and contagion as we do." b) "In 1565 the people of Bristol count up the plague victims for that year and arrive at the figure of 2,070 . . ." c) "This last epidemic originates in Portugal and is brought to Devon by mariners." d) "It is ironic that the great naval ships that deliver the English from the Spanish threat bring another danger . . ."

b

Which of these excerpts from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England is related from the second-person point of view? a) Hills might feature in an Elizabethan writer's description of a county because of their potential for sheep grazing . . . b) Those things that Elizabethans take for granted are precisely what you will c) Before this, they do not need such a word, for they do not see a "landscape" as such d) Shakespeare does not use the word "landscape" at all; he uses the word "country" . .

b

Which sentence is an example of an objective summary? a) Elizabethans had some interesting ideas about disease. b) Malaria was common in marshy areas where mosquitoes bred. c) Studying humors seems like a ridiculous medical practice. d) Obviously, English citizens should have left the swampy regions.

b

What should a reader consider when tracing chronological text structure? Select 3 options. a) the meaning behind the events b) the causal relationships between events c) the responses and reactions to events d) the factors that influence events e) the author's purpose in describing the events

b c d

Which statements accurately describe medieval pardoners? Check all that apply. a) They translated the Bible into English. b) They were authorized to preach. c) They distributed indulgences. d) They were considered the Pope's equals. e) They accepted donations for the church.

b c e

Central idea: Utopians strive to make gold and silver less valuable.Which statement provides a critique of the central idea? a) The Utopians use gold to make chains and earrings for enslaved people. b) To show their disinterest in gold, Utopians drink from earthen cups. c) It is a waste to use gold for everyday purposes, because it is hard to find. d) Thomas More wrote during a time when gold was highly valued.

c

In the excerpts from Address to the Troops at Tilbury and Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry, which best describes the types of rhetorical appeals used by Queen Elizabeth to convince her audience that she was trustworthy? a) She used an appeal to logos when addressing both the troops and members of Parliament. b) She used an appeal to logos when addressing the troops and an appeal to pathos when addressing Parliament. c) She used an appeal to pathos when addressing both the troops and members of Parliament. d) She used an appeal to pathos when addressing the troops and an appeal to logos when addressing Parliament.

c

Read the excerpt from "Morte d'Arthur" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. But when I look'd again, behold an arm, Clothed in white samite, mystic, wonderful, That caught him by the hilt, and brandish'd him Three times, and drew him under in the mere. What does the imagery in the excerpt help readers understand? a) what happened when Sir Bedivere hid the sword b) what King Arthur said happened after the sword was destroyed c) what happened after Sir Bedivere threw the sword d) what King Arthur did after he caught the sword

c

Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry.The realm shall not remain destitute of any heir that may be a fit governour, and peradventure more beneficial to the realm, than such offspring as may come of me: For though I be never so careful of your well-doing, and mind ever so to be, yet may my issue grow out of kind, and become perhaps ungracious. What is Queen Elizabeth's purpose in this excerpt? a) to persuade Parliament that the method of choosing successors to the throne based simply on birthright needs to be revised b) to persuade Parliament that her child should not be considered a possible choice for successor to the English throne c) to persuade Parliament that simply because she has a child does not guarantee that the child will be a competent ruler d) to persuade Parliament how catastrophic it could be if they acted ungraciously toward her or her child

c

Which sentence is an example of an objective summary? a) Mortimer is a witty writer who adds humor to history. b) It must have been horrible to live in Elizabethan times. c) Quality health care today is wonderful, but overpriced. d) Modern medicine has changed dramatically since the 1500s.

d

Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. I preach just as you've heard me say; and tellA hundred taradiddles more as well.And then I do my best to stretch my neckAnd bob my head in every directionOver the folk, now this way, and now that,Just like a pigeon sitting on a barn.Both hands and tongue are busy, and so quickThat it's a joy to watch me at my work. How does the excerpt satirize pardoners? a) by stating that they are lazy when they talk to parishioners b) by illustrating their sinful behavior outside the pulpit c) by suggesting that their sermons are scripted performances d) by implying that they are unwilling to learn from their mistakes

c

Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. In 1574 the city authorities are given powers to restrict playhouses, forcing the actors to find new premises in the suburbs. This becomes a golden opportunity for John Brayne and his brother-in-law, James Burbage, who in 1576 build a new theater, simply called The Theatre, at Shoreditch, just half a mile north of Bishopsgate. The following year a second theater, the Curtain, is built just two hundred yards away. Despite some heavy opposition from Puritan preachers and moralists, both theaters are successful. Which sentence accurately describes the progression of events? a) Because successful theaters were built outside of the city, many theaters shut down in the suburbs. b) Because John Brayne built a new theater, city authorities restricted playhouses. c) Because city authorities restricted playhouses, new theaters were built outside city limits and grew to be successful. d) Because the Curtain was built in the suburbs, Puritan preachers began to oppose theaters in the city.

c

Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. Serious though influenza and malaria are, they are not the biggest killers of the age. That title belongs to the plague or "pestilence." No one knows precisely how many die over the course of the reign but the total is probably around 250,000. In 1565 the people of Bristol count up the plague victims for that year and arrive at the figure of 2,070, almost 20 percent of the population. Ten years later, after another deadly outbreak, they record a further 2,000 fatalities. What is the central idea of this paragraph? a) Another name for the plague in the 1500s was "the pestilence." b) In 1565 almost 20 percent of the population died of the plague. c) The plague was the most deadly disease of the Elizabethan era. d) Malaria and influenza killed almost as many people as the plague.

c

Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England.For the vast majority of yeomen in the country, it is vitally important to store hard fruit throughout the whole year. To do this, select faultless apples and pears without a bruise or other mark, and leave a length of stalk on them. Place them carefully in your fruit house or "hoard house" on clean dry straw, make sure they are not touching each other, and turn them very carefully every month to avoid their collecting moisture. And, most important, keep the door to the fruit house shut, "lest children make havoc there." Which detail from the text best supports the inference that one bad apple can spoil all the others? a) . . . it is vitally important to store hard fruit through the whole year. b) Place them carefully in your fruit house or "hoard house" on clean dry straw . . . c) . . . make sure they are not touching each other . . . d) . . . turn them very carefully every month to avoid their collecting moisture.

c

Organization, tone, and word choice should be considered when evaluating effective a) definitions and key terms. b) grammar and punctuation. c) transitions and introductions. d) text structure and style.

d

Read the excerpt from "Morte d'Arthur" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. So saying, from the pavement he hath rose, Slowly, with pain, reclining on his arm, And looking wistfully with wide blue eyes As in a picture. What does the imagery in this excerpt best help readers imagine? a) Sir Bedivere by the water b) a picture of a man c) the sword on the ground d) an injured King Arthur

d

Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England.The underlying reasons for such differences are not hard to find. In a society in which people still starve to death, an orchard is not a beautiful thing in itself: its beauty lies in the fact that it produces apples and cider. A wide flat field is "finer" than rugged terrain for it can be tilled easily to produce wheat and so represents good white bread. A small thatched cottage, which a modern viewer might consider pretty, will be considered unattractive by an Elizabethan traveler, for cottagers are generally poor and able to offer little in the way of hospitality. Ranges of hills and mountains are obstacles to Elizabethan travelers and very far from picturesque features you go out of your way to see. Hills might feature in an Elizabethan writer's description of a county because of their potential for sheep grazing, but on the whole he will be more concerned with listing all the houses of the gentry, their seats and parks. Which detail gives implicit information about the modern view of the Elizabethan landscape? a) In a society in which people still starve to death, an orchard is not a beautiful thing in itself: its beauty lies in the fact that it produces apples and cider. b) A wide flat field is "finer" than rugged terrain for it can be tilled easily to produce wheat and so represents good white bread. c) Ranges of hills and mountains are obstacles to Elizabethan travelers and very far from picturesque features you go out of your way to see. d) Hills might feature in an Elizabethan writer's description of a county because of their potential for sheep grazing, but on the whole he will be more concerned with listing all the houses of the gentry, their seats and parks.

c

Read the excerpt from Utopia.I never saw a clearer instance of the opposite impressions that different customs make on people than I observed in the ambassadors of the Anemolians, who came to Amaurot when I was there. As they came to treat of affairs of great consequence, the deputies from several towns met together to wait for their coming. The ambassadors of the nations that lie near Utopia, knowing their customs, and that fine clothes are in no esteem among them, that silk is despised, and gold is a badge of infamy, used to come very modestly clothed; but the Anemolians, lying more remote, and having had little commerce with them, understanding that they were coarsely clothed, and all in the same manner, took it for granted that they had none of those fine things among them of which they made no use; and they, being a vainglorious rather than a wise people, resolved to set themselves out with so much pomp that they should look like gods, and strike the eyes of the poor Utopians with their splendour. Which is the central idea of this excerpt? a) The Anemolians are very careful about wearing fine clothes. b) The Anemolians do not like wearing gold and silk. c) The Utopians are not concerned about dressing fashionably. d) The Utopians are jealous of the Anemolians' clothing.

c

Read the sentence. The playwright created a tragedy with nice characterizations. Which underlined word would be the best to replace in order to create more precise wording? a) playwright b) tragedy c) nice d) characterizations

c

Which excerpt from the text signals the sequence of events? a) "Unfortunately this is located too far from the city . . ." b) "The queen continues to encourage dramatic art . . ." c) "Eight years later Francis Langley erects the Swan . . ." d) "Thomas Nashe brings forth his masterpiece . . ."

c

Which line from Utopia is an example of an anecdote? a) The folly of men has enhanced the value of gold and silver because of their scarcity; whereas, on the contrary, it is their opinion that Nature, as an indulgent parent, has freely given us all the best things in great abundance . . . b) It is certain that all things appear incredible to us in proportion as they differ from known customs; but one who can judge aright will not wonder to find that, since their constitution differs so much from ours, their value of gold and silver should be measured by a very different standard . . . c) I never saw a clearer instance of the opposite impressions that different customs make on people than I observed in the ambassadors of the Anemolians, who came to Amaurot when I was there. d) But they much more admire and detest the folly of those who, when they see a rich man, though they neither owe him anything, nor are in any sort dependent on his bounty . . .

c

Which sentence most effectively helps readers envision a scene? a) "The reason for these names is that . . . the Act of 1572 specifically excludes players properly authorized by lords from being considered vagabonds." b) "However, as the new theater proves more and more popular, actors, writers, and audiences become increasingly centered on the London playhouses." c) "If you are sitting in the gallery you will have a clear view of the stage as it projects out from the far side of the round enclosure." d) "It has been a long time in development but Elizabeth's reign sees the advent of a dramatic culture which has meaning for us in the modern world."

c

Read the excerpt from Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory. And when they were at the water side, even fast by the bank hoved a little barge with many fair ladies in it, and among them all was a queen, and all they had black hoods, and all they wept and shrieked when they saw King Arthur. Read the excerpt from "Morte d'Arthur" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Beneath them; and descending they were ware That all the decks were dense with stately forms Black-stoled, black-hooded, like a dream—by these Three Queens with crowns of gold—and from them rose A cry that shiver'd to the tingling stars, Which statement accurately contrasts the original text and its adaptation? a) Malory conveys the women's sorrow, while Tennyson does not mention it at all. b) Malory describes the women in a surreal way, while Tennyson describes the women in a plain way. c) Malory uses a variety of figurative language in the scene, while Tennyson does not use any figurative language at all. d) Malory describes the scene in a plain way, while Tennyson's word choice makes the scene more dreamlike.

d

Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury.Let tyrants fear, I have always so behaved myself, that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and goodwill of my subjects, and therefore I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die among you all, to lay down for my God, and for my kingdoms, and for my people, my honor, and my blood, even in the dust. Which statement best describes Queen Elizabeth's use of rhetorical appeals in this excerpt? a) She relies on ethos by explaining that she has previous experience fighting in battles. b) She relies on pathos by providing examples of other successes she has had as a ruler. c) She relies on ethos by establishing that she is there for more than just recreation. d) She relies on pathos by using emotionally charged words to motivate the troops.

d

Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. In Flanders there was once a companyOf youngsters wedded to such sin and follyAs gaming, dicing, brothels, and taverns,Where, night and day, with harps, lutes, and citherns,They spend their time in dicing and in dancing,Eating and drinking more than they can carry;And with these abominable excessesThey offer up the vilest sacrifices . . . Which word best characterizes the young people in this passage? a) humble b) nervous c) sensitive d) immoral

d

Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales. Thus I know how to preach against the viceWhich masters me—and that is avarice.Though I myself am guilty of the sin,I know how to make other people turnFrom avarice, and bitterly repent. Which word best characterizes the Pardoner in this passage? a) timid b) approachable c) honest d) hypocritical

d

Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. Elizabethan people suffer from some afflictions that no longer exist in modern England. Plague is the obvious example but it is by no means the only one. Sweating sickness kills tens of thousands of people on its first appearance in 1485 and periodically thereafter. It is a terrifying disease because sufferers die within hours. It doesn't return after a particularly bad outbreak in 1556 but people do not know whether it has gone for good; they still fear it, and it continues to be part of the medical landscape for many years. How does the paragraph develop the central idea that Elizabethans suffered from diseases that are unfamiliar to modern readers? a) It lists diseases found only in modern England. b) It describes the plague in great detail. c) It gives a description of the English landscape. d) It provides the example of sweating sickness.

d

Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. More theaters open their doors to the public. The Rose is built by Philip Henslowe at Southwark, not far from the bear-baiting and bull-baiting arenas, in 1587. Eight years later Francis Langley erects the Swan on a site nearby; and in 1596 Richard Burbage builds the Blackfriars Theatre, an indoor venue, although it does not open its doors until 1599. Which theater opened last? a) Southwark b) the Swan c) the Rose d) Blackfriars

d

Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England.Describing a landscape is thus a matter of perspective: your priorities affect what you see. Asked to describe their county, most Devonians will mention the great city of Exeter, the ports of Dartmouth, Plymouth, and Barnstaple, and the dozens of market towns. They will generally neglect to mention that the region is dominated by a great moor, Dartmoor, two thousand feet high in places and over two hundred square miles in expanse. There are no roads across this wasteland, only track ways. Elizabethans see it as good for nothing but pasture, tin mining, and the steady water supply it provides by way of the rivers that rise there. Which detail gives explicit information about Elizabethans' perception of the moor? a) Describing a landscape is thus a matter of perspective: your priorities affect what you see. b) Asked to describe their county, most Devonians will mention the great city of Exeter . . . c) There are no roads across this wasteland, only track ways. d) Elizabethans see it as good for nothing but pasture, tin mining, and the steady water supply it provides .

d

Read the passage from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. 1.) It is easy to write the line "people starve to death"; it is much harder to deal with the harsh reality. 2.) But you need to understand this point, if only to see how little choice you might have in what you eat. 3.) The itinerant poor might literally die in the street. In what way is the second sentence effective? a) It highlights the number of impoverished people in Elizabethan England. b) It explains how the reader can avoid dealing with the hungry poor. c) It illustrates how the diet of Elizabethan England can benefit the reader. d) It emphasizes why this passage is important to the reader personally.

d

Read the passage from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England. Perhaps the most difficult thing to come to terms with is the scale of death. Influenza, for example, is an affliction which you no doubt have come across. However, you have never encountered anything like Elizabethan flu. It arrives in December 1557 and lasts for eighteen months. In the ten-month period August 1558 to May 1559 the annual death rate almost trebles to 7.2 percent (normally it is 2.5 percent). More than 150,000 people die from it—5 percent of the population. This is proportionally much worse than the great influenza pandemic of 1918-19 (0.53 percent mortality). The evidence in the passage is strong because it a) is exciting to read. b) rephrases the topic. c) expresses an opinion. d) is relevant to the topic.

d

Thomas More wrote Utopia during a period of a) political stability and religious unity. b) mutual tolerance and social diversity. c) improvement in health and medical treatments. d) increased prosperity and a growing middle class.

d

Which excerpts from Queen Elizabeth's Response to Parliament's Request That She Marry rely on a rhetorical appeal to logos to persuade her audience that even if she produced an heir it would not guarantee England's prosperity or safety? Check all that apply. a) I give you all my hearty thanks for the good zeal and loving care you seem to have. b) You may well assure yourselves, my meaning is not to determine any thing. c) I always continued in this determination, although my youth and words may seem to some hardly to agree together, yet is it most true. d) The realm shall not remain destitute of any heir that may be a fit governor, and peradventure more beneficial to the realm. e) For though I be never so careful of your well-doing, and mind ever so to be, yet may my issue grow out of kind, and become perhaps ungracious.

d e

Read the excerpt from The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England.Food is valuable in Elizabethan England, far more so than in the modern world. A flock of 180 sheep is worth more than the average detached house. The difficulties of transportation mean that the food supply depends heavily on what grows locally and how much surplus is available. It also depends on the season. Harvest is obviously a time of much grain and fruit. Which ideas are implicitly stated in the excerpt? Select 3 options. a) Food was more valuable in Elizabethan times than it is today. b) Detached houses are cheaper than large flocks of sheep. c) Difficulty in food transportation limited food availability. d) Not many Elizabethans ate exotic fruit. e) Food was more scarce during the winter months. f) More people had food during harvest season.

d e f