Jamesy's Final :)
What does Midgley suggest would be a Western response to tsujigiri?
Suggesting it is okay, supposing the wayfairer does not have a problem with it
Which of the following best characterizes the evidence used by the author?
The bulk of the evidence comes from primary observation and research.
What is the literal meaning of tsujiri?
crossroads-cut
The rhetorical mode of these four paragraphs is best described as
description and narration
The purpose of including the Henn-na Hotel in Nagasaki (paragraph 5) is to
develop nuance in the writer's argument by creating a twist on automation
Machiavelli regards humanity in general as each of the following EXCEPT
discriminating
All of the following are questions Midgley asks to support her position EXCEPT...
Does the isolating barrier make sense in all instances?
Which of the following does Midgley not consider necessary in order to render judgement on a different culture?
careful consideration of the application of traditional moral philosophies
As presented in paragraph 9, the gap is widest between which of the following pairs?
clever and wise
The imagery at the conclusion of paragraph 5 best illustrates the writer's claim that
constancy in the natural imagery binds the generations together
Each of the following quotations contains irony EXCEPT
"All this was perplexing and upsetting."
In the context of this passage, all of the following are examples of irony EXCEPT
"first step had been taken" (paragraph 3)
In what country does "Shooting an Elephant" take place?
Burma
Since Hamlet was written by Shakespeare, and Hamlet is a work of tragedy, it follows that Shakespeare wrote tragedies.
Deductive
Since John loves whatever Nancy loves, and Nancy loves Peter, it follows that John loves Peter.
Deductive
Why did Orwell decide to kill the elephant?
He feared being laughed at and ridiculed by the crowd
Which of the following best describes the author's exigence in the passage?
He is concerned about the deceptions used necessary to survive in America.
The speaker would likely agree with which of the following statements?
Human nature is influenced by its environment.
Where did Mary Midgley's essay "Trying Out One's New Sword" first appear?
In a radio broadcast
Which of the following best describes the author's intended audience?
Individuals who take human dignity for granted
Harry will never be able to solve that calculus problem in the time allowed. He only made a C- algebra.
Inductive
Midgley mentions all of the following cultures when explaining why 'moral isolation' is not possible in America EXCEPT...
Mexican
The octopus is a unique animal because it has three hearts and blue blood.
Not an argument
The first sentence of paragraph 1 is made up of two clauses. How are they related?
The second qualifies what the first acknowledges
In paragraph 4, the repetition of "some" could be used to support which of the following claims about the speaker's tone?
The tone is critical, given his final reference to the news articles people "might" read
Why does Midgley suggest most people adopt a position of 'moral isolationism'?
They believe they are being respectful.
The use of the words "holy" and "cathedral" (paragraph 2) is primarily to serve what purpose?
To communicate the spiritual significance of his memories of the lake
The speaker of the passage would most likely regard himself as
a pragmatist
The overall organization of this excerpt can best be described as
a statement of the narrator's accomplishment followed by an explanation of how he reached it
What type of weapon did Orwell use on the elephant?
an elephant rifle
Orwell's attitude toward imperialism as revealed in the first two paragraphs is one of
antipathy
In this section, the author's allusion to the 'underground railroad'
build credibility for his own argument
Machiavelli would most likely estimate the worth of a leader according to his
flexibility
The writer "didn't know which rod [he] was at the end of" (paragraph 5) because
his son's learning experience was reminiscent of his own
Midgley mentions Friedrich Nietzsche primarily because he is a...
immoralist
All galaxies are structures that contain black holes in the center, so all galaxies are quasars, since all quasars are structures that contain black holes in the center.
invalid, unsound
The first paragraph serves each of the following purposes EXCEPT...
it identifies the central event of the essay
Which rhetorical appeal does Midgley primarily rely upon in her essay?
logos
What does Midgley term the ideology that states a moral judgement is only valid if judging one's country of origin?
moral isolationism
In the phrase "the very same faculty in them" from the end of paragraph 11, the antecedent of "them" is
natures
In paragraph 5, the speaker's evidence used to establish his acquisition of language
paints a potentially ironic description of how language provides access
Which of the following best describes Douglass's tone throughout paragraphs I through 4?
passionate and determined
These paragraphs can best be described as a
practical man's recommendation for effectiveness
According to Orwell, the elephant had done all of the following EXCEPT...
raided a vegetable stall
What is Douglass's attitude toward the young boys he describes in paragraph 4?
reflective appreciation
Machiavelli recommends that a prince's actions should be guided by
self-interest
What do the Burmese do to English women in the bazaars?
spit betel juice on them
By accident Karen baked her brownies two hours longer than she should have. Therefore, they have probably been ruined.
strong, cogent
Most popular film stars are millionaires. Lindsay Lohan is a popular film star. Therefore, probably Lindsay Lohan is a millionaire.
strong, cogent
Every map of the United States shows that Alabama is situated on the Pacific coast. Therefore, Alabama must be a western state.
strong, uncogent
According to the speaker, which of the following is most characteristic of the "the virtue of wisdom" (paragraph 9)?
subject to variation
The primary relationship paragraph 4 has with the preceding paragraphs is to
summarize the "dual existence" featured in the preceding images of past and present
The primary audience that Douglass is addressing in this excerpt is/are
sympathizers to the abolitionist cause
Which of the following does Orwell assert in the 2nd paragraph?
the British Empire was dying
All of the following contribute to the context of the writer's exigence EXCEPT
the lack of freedoms afforded residents of North Korea
The overall organization of this excerpt can best be described as
to emphasize how Douglass's reactions turned to action
Since all planets are round, the new planet discovered around Alpha Centauri must be round.
valid, sound
Your dad bought a motorcycle. People who own motorcycles are cool. You must have one cool father.
valid, unsound
Which does Orwell say is a normal by-product of imperialism?
wanting to drive a bayonet into a Buddhist priest's guts
Machiavelli presents each of the following contrasts EXCEPT
wealth and poverty