English Final Exam 3b
Who is the narrator of this story?
A man who is migrating from place to place
What is Eden?
A paradise in the Bible that is without sin
Romantic Era
A period from about 1820 to 1870 in which ballet was characterized primarily by supernatural subject matter, long white tutus, dancing on the toes, and theatrical innovations that permitted the dimming of the house lights for theatrical illusion
Who is the character Raskolnikov in Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky?
A poor student who attempts to justify murder for money
meter
A regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry
Who was General Charles "Chinese" Gordon who fought against the Mahdi in Khartoum?
A respected British officer who tried to hold his ground in Khartoum against the Mahdi despite the lack of reinforcements from the British Army
Who is the character Cathy from Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte?
A self-absorbed woman whose struggle between social ambition and true love leads her to live a miserable, angry life
simple sentence
A sentence consisting of one independent clause and no dependent clause
complex sentence
A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
Hurston's book, Mules and Men, is recognized as the first history of
African American folklore written by an African American.
What is bias?
A predilection to one side of an argument
motif
A recurring theme, subject or idea
What are the first words Louise Mallard speaks after hearing the news?
"Free, free, free!"
Modern Era
1900-present
Post-Modern Era
1945-70: Fragmented narrative sturctures are characteristic of postmodernism including shifts in consciousness, chronology or location, Authors: Miller and Vonnegut
When was To Kill a Mockingbird published?
1960
From what point of view is To Kill a Mockingbird told
1st person point-of-view.
Realism
A 19th century artistic movement in which writers and painters sought to show life as it is rather than life as it should be
Who is the character Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald?
A beautiful, selfish woman who cheats her way to success
As the narrator is walking, whom does he encounter?
A family of a Mom, Dad, young man, and baby
What is the Stanford-Binet Scale?
A formulaic approach to define intelligence
Who is Julian English in Appointment in Samarra by John O'Hara?
A well-to-do man who, through selfish, impulsive acts, ends up committing suicide
diction
A writer's or speaker's choice of words
What is the organization Phi Beta Kappa?
Academic Honor Society
From the sentence, "Aunt Alexandra fitted into the world of Maycomb like a hand into a glove," the reader can infer that
Aunt Alexandra and the people of Maycomb share traditional beliefs
Who actually does kill Bob Ewell?
Boo
In Mr. Underwood's editorial, he "likened Tom's death to the senseless slaughter of songbirds by hunters and children." How are the two comparable?
Both mockingbirds and Tom are harmless and innocent.
From Nixon's opening statement, fill in the blank. "Record is never something to stand on, but something to _____________ on."
Build
Who is Kennedy talking about in his opening statement when he says, "...the question is whether or not the world will be free"?
Communists
Atticus says there is one institution that makes all men equal. What is that institution?
Courts
Why does Dr. Rich assert that students need to "bring back boredom" ?
Downtime allows the brain to synthesize and process information.
Why does Nixon say he voted against federal aid for teachers?
Education should be free of government influence.
Atticus is incapable of and uninterested in trying to understand Bob Ewell's anger.
False
Hurston attended a racially diverse school.
False
In a typical small southern town like Maycomb, there were not strong class distinctions within black society.
False
In the South of the 1930s, it was common for people of all races to serve on a jury.
False
Only white culture was divided by class during the 1930s.
False
The reader should be able to infer that Louise Mallard was deeply in love with her husband.
False
The story's point of view is first person.
False
There were very few conflicts during the 1930s that were race related.
False
Vishal Singh was very successful academically until two things happened: his mother went back to work, and he got a computer. This suggests that technology alone was fully responsible for Vishal's academic decline.
False
From Kennedy's opening statement, fill in the blank. "If the U.S. fails, ________________ fails."
Freedom
Why did Dill run away from home?
He felt unwanted and ignored by his family.
What does the cartoon that appeared in the Montgomery Advertiser suggest about how Atticus is viewed by his coworkers at the state legislature?
He is a hard-working, anti-social, poor country legislator
What happens to Tom Robinson?
He is convicted and shot trying to escape from jail.
Why does Atticus agree to lie about how Bob Ewell dies?
He knows the killer wants to live a private life.
Where do Jem, Scout and Dill sit to watch the court case?
In the balcony reserved for black people
David Reilly, the principal at Woodside High School, says, "I am trying to take back their attention from their Blackberrys and video games.To a degree, I'm using technology to do it." How is the principal trying to improve his school?
Increasing technology used in the classroom, such as Ipads and classroom websites, so students will be academically stimulated
Who does Atticus originally believe has killed Bob Ewell?
Jem
At the beginning of Chapter 12, why does Calpurnia begin referring to Jem as Mr. Jem?
Jem is maturing and is no longer a boy.
How does the story end?
Louise Mallard dies instantly upon seeing that her husband is, in fact, alive.
What happened to the French emperor Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo?
Napoleon's quest to build an empire was ended with his defeat by the British cavalry at Waterloo.
What is ironic about one of the Cunninghams who is ready to attack at the jail?
Once on the jury, he wants to acquit Tom.
What is the implied theme of this story?
People can be warm and giving despite their plight.
Authors select a genre according to their purpose. Why would an author choose to write a news article?
Present a situation and different viewpoints without intentionally persuading the reader
What is Maycomb's "usual disease"?
Racism
Who are the characters Rhett Butler & Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell?
Rhett is a rogue who is in love with the beautiful, indecisive Scarlett.
To what does Alan Eaton compare technology?
Rock 'n Roll
Scout says, "I wondered how long he [Jem] would try to keep the Cecil myth going." From this, the reader can infer that
Scout is aware it is not actually Cecil Jacobs following them.
Things get very intense between Atticus and the other men at the jail. There is a tone shift however when
Scout says, "Don't you remember me, Mr. Cunningham?"
Why does Allison Miller assert that multitasking is responsible for three B's on her progress report?
She gets distracted by texting and, as a result, doesn't follow the correct instructions for her homework.
How does Hurston impress the two women who stopped by her school?
She has advanced reading skills.
When playing by herself as a child, Hurston often rode with various white families she met on the local highway. What does this suggest about her character?
She was likeable, brash, and unafraid.
A study at the German Sport University in Cologne compared the effects of watching TV to playing video games after finishing homework. What were the findings of this study?
Students were able to better remember what they had studied after watching TV compared to video games.
When Hurston opens the wrapped gift from the two women, what moves her the most?
The beauty of the thing
How does the setting of the story contribute to the theme?
The family's living circumstances prove that "things" do not bring happiness.
What is the element of great beauty that the narrator refers to at the end of the work?
The kindness of people living in a community
In his opening statement, what does Nixon say he and Kennedy disagree on?
The means to reach the goals
Victorian Era
The period during the reign of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1901). With regard to sexuality, it was a time of great public prudery (the pleasurable aspects of sex were denied) and many incorrect medical beliefs.
What details are included to contribute to the positive theme of the work?
The smell of breakfast, the description of sunlight, the nursing baby
What is the main idea of this article?
The widespread use of advanced technology is creating a generation that is wired to switch tasks frequently.
Cecil Jacobs and Scout's cousin Francis make disparaging comments about Atticus. What do their comments suggest about Maycomb as a community?
Their community was typical of racial attitudes of the deep South.
"Breakfast" is a symbolic story. Which of the following is NOT a quality that is represented by the characters?
They are a symbol of the effects of deprivation.
What is hypocritical about Aunt Alexandra's missionary circle and Miss Gates?
They are against racism and injustice in other places but support it in their own hometown.
What character flaw do Scout and MIss Caroline share that gets them both into trouble?
They both focus on the surface level of situations and as a result, problems arise because of miscommunication.
Why did Hurston think the Yankees came to visit her school?
They came mainly because of a sense of curiosity.
One of the most famous lines from the book is when Rev. Sykes says, "Miss Jean Louise, stand up. Your father's passin'." Since Atticus lost the case, why do all the blacks in the balcony stand up when he walks out of the courtroom?
They know that Atticus did everything he could to represent Tom.
When Hurston first sees the women, why is she fascinated by their hands?
They look different from hers.
Why were the surprises that Jem and Scout found in the tree significant?
They show that Boo wasn't a monster after all.
How do Hurston's peers react to her continually receiving gifts of clothes and books?
They try to pretend they don't care
Why does Atticus want the jury to watch Mr. Ewell write his name?
To see that he is left-handed
Why does Mrs. Dubose give Jem a white camellia?
To show her forgiveness
Why does Lee provide background information on Burris Ewell's family?
To show that the Ewell family does not generally respect anyone
During the Scottsboro trials, eight innocent black men were found guilty and sentenced to death, despite the evidence proving their innocence.
True
Many of the events that Harper Lee experienced as a child were incorporated into the story.
True
The Scottsboro Trials share several similarities with the fictional trial of Tom Robinson in To Kill a Mockingbird.
True
To Kill a Mockingbird is the story of human strengths and weaknesses in an imperfect society.
True
Chopin's works became widely read in what time period?
Women's Movement
noun clause/phrase
a dependent clause that acts as a noun. Begins with words such as how, that, what, whatever, when, where, whether, which, whichever, who, whoever, whom, whomever, and why/includes a noun—a person, place, or thing—and the modifiers which distinguish it.
adverb clause/phrase
a group of words that function as an adverb. The clause can modify verbs, adverbs and adjectives by telling when, where, why, how, how much and under what condition. They begin with a subordinating conjunction (such as after, if, because and although) and they contain a subject and a predicate/ two or more words that act as an adverb. It can modify a verb, adverb, or adjective and can tell "how", "where", "why", or "when."
adjective clause/phrase
a group of words with a subject and a verb that provide a description. The clause starts with a pronoun such as who, whom, that, or which or an adverb such as when, where and why/ a group of words that describe a noun or pronoun in a sentence. The adjective phrase can be placed before, or after, the noun or pronoun in the sentence.
Compoundcomplex sentence
a sentence having two or more coordinate independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
compound sentence
a sentence with two or more coordinate independent clauses, often joined by one or more conjunctions
The Radley house is described in Chapter 1 as being "inhabited by an unknown entity" and as housing a "malevolent phantom." Lee uses this language to establish
a suspenseful tone.
premise
an assumption; the basis for a conclusion
Referring to relations with Russia, Obama said, "You cannot be a 21st-century superpower and act like a 20th-century ________________."
dictatorship
From the way the narrator describes her time at school, the reader can infer that Scout
does not enjoy school, but she enjoys learning
McCain said he would veto every bill with ____________.
earmarks
At the end of Chapter 22, Bob Ewell tells Atticus that, "he'd get him if it took the rest of his life." This _________________ future events to come.
foreshadows
Hurston enjoyed adventurous tales like Swiss Family Robinson, Gulliver's Travels, the biblical account of King David, and Greek and Roman Myths. From this, we can infer that she
had a strong desire for adventures of her own.
Because the young man said, "We've been eating good for twelve days," we can infer that the family
has had times when they had little food or few clothes.
domestic
having to do with the household or family; not foreign
Louise Mallard was afflicted with __________________ trouble.
heart
From the first three paragraphs, the reader can infer that To Kill a Mockingbird is the story of
how Jem broke his arm.
The paragraph that begins "Maycomb was an old town" is mainly about
how Maycomb has not kept up with modern times and is old fashioned.
Lula does not believe in
integration of different races.
fiscal
involving financial matters
Reading the Facebook status updates at the end of the article, the reader can infer that Vishal
is prioritizing his film making and will complete his homework when it is convenient for him.
McCain called for a new "_________________" to stand firm against Iran.
league of democracies
rhetorical devices
literary techniques used to heighten the effectiveness of expression
Zora Neale Hurston grew up in Eatonville, Florida, which was
one of the first incorporated black towns in the U.S.
The family has come across a little luck due to their job of
picking cotton.
Kate Chopin was the first female author in the United States to
portray the unhappiness of women.
inductive reasoning
reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
The plot twist is an example of what literary element?
situational irony
Obama said the country was facing its worst financial crisis since ____________.
the Great Depression
During the first 30 minutes of the McCain-Obama debate, the debate was supposed to be centered on foreign policy, but the candidates focused on __________ instead.
the economy
What is the main theme of this story?
the longing for freedom
In the first paragraph, we learn that
this is the story of a small memory.
When Louise Mallard first heard the news of her husband's death, she
wept wildly.