English 11 cumulative exam 1
What is Thoreau's first thought upon being imprisoned in "Civil Disobedience"?
He considers the prison a foolish institution.
How does the second stanza of "Auspex" tie the first and third stanzas together?
It offers a counterclaim to the first stanza, which is then rejected in the third stanza.
What is the rhyme scheme of "A Psalm of Life"?
d
What does each stanza in "Auspex" show?
the different stages of a natural process
Which is the best example of a vivid sensory detail?🔹
"It was a lake of rainbow light"
How do the authors of "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex" use different images to illustrate their themes?
"Psalm" contains primarily images of battle and human interactions, while "Auspex" focuses on natural imagery.
How do "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex" differ in how they describe the concept of time?
"Psalm" suggests that the passage of time cannot defeat the soul, while "Auspex" indicates that it can.
Emerson claims that stars are similar to dreams by stating they are
-"always present, they are inaccessible"
What is the most logical sequence for these sentences in a story?🔹
4, 1, 3, 2
Considering "Civil Disobedience," which best describes one similarity between Thoreau and Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Both felt that people have the moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.
Which of the following expresses a similarity between the central ideas found in Society and Solitude and Chapter I of Nature?
Both passages stress the importance of individual contemplation.
What imagery do "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex" have in common?
Both poems make reference to the heart.
How are the speakers' attitudes toward God and Death similar in "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" and "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church"?🔹
Both speakers appear confident and accepting.
What is the most likely reason the author chose a free verse structure for "Song of Myself"?
Free verse allowed for the expression of expansive ideas.
What does "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer" suggest about the poet's view of the world?
He considers the world to be a place that deserves much contemplation.
Based on Thoreau's opinion about the Mexican-American War and slavery in the United States, why did he most likely refuse to pay the poll taxes, as described in "Civil Disobedience"?
He disagreed with the government's actions.
What attitude toward the stars does Emerson express in the first paragraph of Chapter I of Nature?
He feels they represent awe-inspiring beauty.
Which would be the best way of describing the structure of Thoreau's observations in "Civil Disobedience"?
He moves from a consideration of his surroundings to an evaluation of the state as a whole.
Based on "Civil Disobedience," what statement did Thoreau, like his modern-day successors, hope to make with his imprisonment?
He wanted to suggest that one should be willing to go to great lengths for a belief.
Which best describes Emerson's argument in this excerpt?
In order to balance society and solitude, one must maintain both independence and sympathy for others.
Why can "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer" be considered a product of its time?
It addresses the tension between rational thought and the natural world.
What is the purpose of the third stanza of "Auspex"?🔹
It contrasts the image of the birds from the first stanza.
What is the effect of the phrase "but just Ourselves" in the lines above?
It conveys the personal nature of the speaker's journey.
What is the effect of the word "atom" in this line and later in the poem?
It emphasizes the narrator's belief that every parcel of the Earth belongs to everyone.
Which best describes the effect of the expression "Woe's me"?
It heightens the sense of loss in the poem.
What is the effect of the word "surplice," which is a garment worn by the clergy, in this stanza?
It reinforces the difference between the natural things the speaker holds dear and the rituals of the church.
What is the effect of the repetition of the word "dead" in this line?
It reinforces the idea that one should live in the present, not in the past.
How does the relationship between "man and vegetable" described in paragraph five of Chapter I of Nature support the piece's central idea?
It suggests that the relationship between humans and nature is mystical but also unquestionable.
How does the word "tramp" affect the tone of this line?
It suggests the determination of the speaker.
How does this stanza express an optimistic view?
It urges readers to be brave in the face of death.
Which is the best way to write this sentence in the active voice?
Jake kicked the final goal, and the Huskies won the game.
What does the poet suggest about human life with the images in these lines?
Life is an eternal struggle.
Which best states how the concept of trust is portrayed in Chapter I of Nature and in Society and Solitude?
Nature implies suspicion of others but does not state it, while Society and Solitude states directly that suspicion of others is natural.
Which is the best replacement for the underlined sentence?
One day, she would teach her own children and grandchildren this precious recipe!
What theme is suggested by this excerpt?
People should be brave, take risks, and embrace all aspects of life.
Which sentence is an example of the imperative mood?
Please bring me my physics textbook, my lab manual, and my homework assignments.
Which statement best describes Emerson's opinion of communities, according to the first paragraph of Society and Solitude?
Regardless of how tightly bound communities may seem, each person is ultimately alone.
What attitude toward social habits does this excerpt indicate?
Social habits are meaningless and arbitrary.
Which statement best describes how the tone of Society and Solitude is different from the tone of Chapter I of Nature?🔹
Society and Solitude has a contemplative tone, while Nature has a more lyrical and whimsical tone.
Which statement would be included in a summary of paragraph one of Society and Solitude?
Solitude is an inner concept rather than an outward one.
How is the concept of solitude portrayed in both Society and Solitude and Chapter I of Nature?
Solitude is viewed as a source of strength.
Which is the best way to write this sentence in the active voice?
Sonora organized the textbooks.
Given the theme of "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer," why does the speaker call the astronomer "learn'd"?
The astronomer possesses knowledge that doesn't interest the speaker.
Which is the best way to write this sentence in the active voice?
The entire senior class and several chaperones attended the dance.
How are the moods of "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" and "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church" different?
The former has a serious mood, while the latter has a lighter mood.
Which is the best replacement for the underlined sentence?
The house was unusually dark for early evening.
What attitude toward the earth do these lines express?🔹
The human body is made of material much like the earth.
What image does the language in these lines create?
The language creates an image of starkness and isolation.
Which statement best describes the rhyme scheme in "A Psalm of Life"?
The poem adheres to a strict ABAB rhyme scheme throughout each stanza.
Which best describes the rhyme schemes in "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex"?
The poems follow different rhyme schemes.
What is the most likely reason for the poet to oppose the phrases "tolling the Bell" and "sings" in these lines?
The poet is expressing her belief that the second, more natural option is far more desirable than the first option.
How are the speakers' sense of goals different in "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" and "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church"?
The speaker in the former knows exactly what her goal is, while the speaker in the latter believes that she has already achieved it.
Which statement would be included in a summary of the first paragraph of Chapter I of Nature?
The stars at night are beautiful but sometimes unappreciated.
What do the stars do for the speaker of "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer" that the lecture hall does not?
The stars offer first-hand knowledge.
Which statement best describes the theme of "Song of Myself"?
There is room for many experiences and, indeed, selves within one self.
Why does Whitman use the words "rising and gliding" to describe the speaker's exit from the classroom?
These words suggest that the speaker is happy to leave.
What is the purpose of the words "labor" and "leisure"?
They are aspects of life that the speaker is leaving.
Considering "Civil Disobedience," which best describes how Thoreau and Martin Luther King, Jr. both felt about acts of civil disobedience?
They both believed that individuals have the right and the responsibility to protest unjust laws.
Which of the following statements best describes the effect of the long lines in "Song of Myself"?
They remind the reader of the speaker's liberty and self-confidence.
How do these lines reflect the poet's general style?
They show the poem's relaxed, candid tone.
Which statement best describes the way the sections in the excerpt from "Song of Myself" are constructed?
They show unique sides of a universal worldview.
How do the images of travel in part 46 of "Song of Myself" contribute to the poem's theme?
They suggest expansiveness, or extending one's reach outward.
What do these lines indicate about Dickinson's view of pride?
They suggest that pride doesn't require self-praise.
What is the main idea of the first stanza of "Auspex"?
Though I cannot slow myself down right now, one day my heart will stop beating so quickly, and I will slow down.
Which is the best summary of Emerson's view of solitude expressed in Society and Solitude?
Though solitude is not necessarily valuable in and of itself, it is important to recognize its significance within a larger community.
How do the settings of "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" and "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church" differ?
Traveling in the former represents a journey toward death, while the setting of the latter shows that the speaker is well grounded.
How do the themes of "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex" differ?
While "Psalm" argues that the soul continues after death, "Auspex" indicates that time destroys the heart's passions.
Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Go where you may, search where you will, roam through all the monarchies and despotisms of the Old World, travel through South America, search out every abuse, and when you have found the last, lay your facts by the side of the everyday practices of this nation, and you will say with me, that, for revolting barbarity and shameless hypocrisy, America reigns without a rival. Which best describes the impact of the author's repetitive use of words that suggest similar ideas, such as "go," "search," and "roam"?
a
Which best describes Bright Romanticism?
a post-Revolutionary War literary movement that focused on the beauty and optimism of the period
Which is an example of a sentence fragment?
b
[1] When Nicki woke up, it was still dark outside. [2] Although she was tired, she stumbled out of bed, brushed her teeth, and put on her running clothes. [3] When she went into the kitchen, she saw that her mom had left her favorite water bottle on the counter. [4] As she had done every day for the past month, she opened the front door, stepped onto the pavement, and began her morning ritual. Which of the following best describes this paragraph?
b
Based on his transcendental beliefs and "Civil Disobedience," it is most reasonable to assume that Thoreau
believed following his conscience was more important than following the law.
Every day or two I strolled to the village to hear some of the gossip which is incessantly going on there, circulating either from mouth to mouth, or from newspaper to newspaper, and which, taken in homeopathic doses, was really as refreshing in its way as the rustle of leaves and the peeping of frogs. As I walked in the woods to see the birds and squirrels, so I walked in the village to see the men and boys; instead of the wind among the pines I heard the carts rattle. Which is the best example of a vivid sensory detail?
c
Read the excerpt from "Ain't I a Woman?" I could work as much and eat as much as a man - when I could get it - and bear the lash as well! And ain't I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain't I a woman? What is the primary purpose of the phrases "borne thirteen children" and "cried out with my mother's grief"? to encourage audience members to recall their own struggles to encourage the audience to sympathize with enslaved persons to emphasize the pain and struggle that Truth has lived through to emphasize Truth's belief that women should receive special treatment
c
Read the excerpt from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." He unclosed his eyes and saw again the water below him. "If I could free my hands," he thought, "I might throw off the noose and spring into the stream. By diving I could evade the bullets and, swimming vigorously, reach the bank, take to the woods and get away home. My home, thank God, is as yet outside their lines; my wife and little ones are still beyond the invader's farthest advance." Which best describes the impact of the narration in the excerpt?
c
T. S. Eliot begins "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" with a translated quotation from Dante's Inferno. If I thought my reply were to someone who could ever return to the world, this flame would waver no more. But since, I'm told, nobody ever escapes from this pit, I'll tell you without fear of ill fame. What is the best explanation for prefacing the poem with this quotation?
c
When Emerson states, "It by no means follows that we are not fit for society, because soirees are tedious," in Society and Solitude, how does he support his statement?
c
Length multiplied by width equals the square footage of a room. If the room is L-shaped, you can break the space down into several different squares or rectangles. You may want to measure in inches to figure out the total square inches. Then divide that by 144 to figure out the total square footage. This passage is most appropriate for
d
Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. "What we want is to go out of here quiet, and talk this show up, and sell the rest of the town! Then we'll all be in the same boat. Ain't that sensible?" ("You bet it is!—the jedge is right!" everybody sings out.) Twain is most likely using humor to make a statement about the impressionability of which of the following groups of people?
d
Which is a motif in "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" that represents being trapped?
d
The imagery in the lines suggests that
great deeds are remembered in history.
Based on Thoreau's beliefs and "Civil Disobedience," he most likely decided not to pay poll tax because
he disagreed with the idea of it.
Which is the best replacement for the underlined words?
hope
What is the verb mood of this sentence?
imperative
Based on the excerpt, Dickinson's attitude toward death can best be described as
respectful acceptance
Which is the best replacement for the underlined word?
scanned
In this quotation, the first stanza has a different style from the second section. What does this suggest about Whitman's overall style in the poem?🔹
that Whitman's style allows for various kinds of language
What does the use of the words "orchard" and "dome" suggest?
that the speaker is able to see and feel her faith in everything that surrounds her
What does "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer" suggest about academic studies?
that they are overwhelmingly tedious
Which characteristic makes "Song of Myself" a free verse poem?
the absence of a consistent rhythmic structure
The theme of "Psalm" reflects joy in time's passing, while "Auspex" shows gloomy acceptance of it.
the different stages of a natural process
In "Civil Disobedience," what does Thoreau think about right after he wonders if he could have been of service to his community?
the significance of the wall between himself and others
This stanza reflects the attitude that
the spirit has greater strength than the body.
Considering "Civil Disobedience," why did both Thoreau and Martin Luther King, Jr. engage in acts of civil disobedience?
to protest government policies they believed were unjust
Which is the best replacement for the underlined word?
took
This is best reflected in "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer," when
🚫Whitman becomes tired and sick and wanders off
Which best describes the tone that the first stanza of "A Psalm of Life" sets for the rest of the poem?
🚫cloudy and unclear
The speaker compares his heart to an empty nest in order to
🚫describe a physical feeling he is experiencing.
Which best describes the tone shared by "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex"?
🚫energetic
The use of the words "stout and brave" suggests that "our hearts" are
🚫physically very strong.
