English 9B Unit 1 Exam
According to MLA guidelines, which example below accurately uses parenthetical citation to correctly quote a sentence from the following source:
"Acid rain can cause extensive damage to crops and monuments" ("Acid Rain").
Which sentence from the text best demonstrates the theme of the text?
"Everyone is needed."
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the text?
A girl learns that she has an important purpose.
Which is the central idea of the text?
Although plagued with feelings of inadequacy, Van Gogh was one of the most talented artists of all time.
Which excerpt from the text best demonstrates that Cecelia is motivated and inspired?
Although she should have been exhausted, Cecelia felt invigorated as she proudly marched her overflowing wagon to the war office.
Which of the following best describes the process Bernadette goes through as she faces her major conflict in "The Choice"?
Bernadette asks herself the tough moral questions surrounding the conflict before she talks things over with her mother and thinks about the consequences of her choices.
Which sentence uses the word "composition" correctly?
Brandy wrote a composition about how grateful she was for her family and friends.
Which excerpt from the text best demonstrates that Ms. Michaels is a caring teacher?
But after she saw that Ms. Michaels was not going to let this matter go so easily, she said, "Well, everyone in my family is doing something to help the country, but I can't 'cause I'm too little."
Which of the following best describes the process the poet went through as he made his major decision in "The Road Not Taken"?
The poet looked carefully at both paths and weighed them logically before deciding which to take.
What is the central idea of the passage?
Famous for his use of light, Thomas Kinkade is now one of the most popular artists.
What is the publishing company of Anthology of Nature Poetry according to the Works Cited page above?
Jonathan Adams Associates
Which of the following best displays the author's reverent admiration for Thomas Kinkade's works?
No other artist has captured light in its many forms, hues, and patterns like the inimitable Thomas Kinkade.
Which sentence uses the word "arbitrary" correctly?
The jury overruled the conviction because they believed the officer made an arbitrary arrest that was not based on evidence.
The author infers that Van Gogh had compassion for others. Which detail from the text best supports this inference?
Though he was dismissed by the Church, he still ministered to the poor, to the point of giving away all his own provisions to the needy.
Which option correctly identifies the sequence of events in "A Tormented Genius"?
Vincent van Gogh spent years as an art dealer, taught at various boys' schools, traveled to visit Jules Breton, and wandered the Netherlands painting.
How does the author unfold the details of the text, "Painter of Light"?
introduction of Kinkade, chronology of his life, explanation of uniqueness and longevity
Read this sentence. Thomas Kinkade is known for his gift of painting light. What does the word gift mean?
knack
What is the meaning of supported as it is used in this sentence from the passage? "However, this is a theory that has yet to be supported with historical evidence."
proven
Read the sentence below. After having the flu and being in bed for a week, Harry looked emaciated and pale. Which of the following words with similar meanings has a more positive connotation than the underlined word from the sentence?
slim
Based on the following sentence, Audrey interpreted the word supple as meaning limber . Practicing yoga regularly keeps one's body flexible and supple. Which dictionary entry best verifies Audrey's initial understanding of the word supple?
supple: adj. able to bend and move easily and nimble; pliant.
