English 9A: Unit 2 Exam
Which is the best objective summary of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
A boy, Roger, tries to snatch a woman's purse, but she grabs hold of him. The woman, Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, takes him home to wash his face and then feeds him a meal. When she treats Roger kindly, he begins to trust her. He confesses that he has no one at home and that he wanted money for shoes. After the meal, Mrs. Jones gives Roger money for shoes, and it seems that her kindness has changed him.
What distinguishes a dynamic character from a flat character?
A dynamic character has conflicting traits and can change; a flat character has simple emotions and stays the same.
Read the passage from "Thank You, Ma'am." "I'm very sorry, lady, I'm sorry," whispered the boy. "Um-hum! And your face is dirty. I got a great mind to wash your face for you. Ain't you got nobody home to tell you to wash your face?" "No'm," said the boy. "Then it will get washed this evening," said the large woman starting up the street, dragging the frightened boy behind her. He looked as if he were fourteen or fifteen, frail and willow-wild, in tennis shoes and blue jeans. The woman said, "You ought to be my son. I would teach you right from wrong. Least I can do right now is to wash your face. Are you hungry?" How does Mrs. Jones's response to the boy help develop the themes of the story? Select all that apply.
By offering him care, she illustrates the theme that compassion can help troubled people. By helping him wash his face, she illustrates the theme that taking care of small problems can help solve large problems.
Which important details should be included in an objective summary of The Princess and the Goblin, Chapter 11? Select all that apply.
Great-Grandmother no longer wants Irene to tell Lootie about her existence. Irene goes to visit Great-Grandmother for a second time. Great-Grandmother is weaving Irene a gift out of spider silk.
One theme in "Thank You, Ma'am" is that respectful treatment encourages mutual respect. Which passages from the story support this theme? Select all that apply.
He did not trust the woman not to trust him. And he did not want to be mistrusted now. The woman did not ask the boy anything about where he lived, or his folks, or anything else that would embarrass him.
In "Thank You, Ma'am," how do Mrs. Jones's experiences help her relate to the boy?
She also was poor once and did desperate things.
In "Thank You, Ma'am," Mrs. Jones brings the boy home to wash his face. What does this reveal about Mrs. Jones? Select all that apply.
She sympathizes with the boy. She values parenting and guidance.
How can telling details improve writing? Select all that apply.
Telling details say a lot with few words. Telling details make the pace move faster.
Which answers relate how the author of The Princess and the Goblin develops the theme that family ties provide strength and comfort?
The author uses dialogue that demonstrates a strong and heartwarming bond between Irene and her grandmother. The author describes that Irene feels lonely and bored until she is reunited with her grandmother.
Which answer best explains how the boy changes over the course of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
When the story begins, the boy turns to crime; when the story ends, he is thanking someone who was kind to him.
Which best expresses a theme of "Thank You, Ma'am"?
XXX WRONG XXX A woman shows kindness to a boy who tries to rob her.
Which passage from a memoir uses precise language?
XXX WRONG XXX I let out a nervous breath, and I used one finger to press the doorbell. I heard the familiar "ding-dong," and a dog began barking in a high-pitched manner.
Read the dictionary entry. fray v. (from Middle English affraien, to affray, from Anglo-French freier, froier, to rub, from Latin fricare, to rub) 1. to frighten away 2. to wear out a piece of fabric 3. to irritate n. 4. a prolonged fight Which definition is most closely related to the origin of the word fray?
XXX WRONG XXX definition 3
What is an objective summary?
a shortened version of a text that includes the most important events, ideas, and details without a reader's opinion
What is the term for the way an author reveals a character's traits?
characterization
Read the definitions. countenance (noun) 1. facial expression 2. mental composure 3. calm expression or bearing (verb) 1. to approve or endorse Read the sentence. The youngsters at the dinner table stopped squabbling when they observed Grandfather's angry countenance. Which is the correct definition of countenance as it is used in this sentence?
facial expression
Michael was issued a handbook for his karate class. It includes a list of terms used in his classes. What is the correct word for this list of terms?
glossary
Which answer is a correct definition of etymology?
the history of a word in a language, showing the sources from which the word's meaning developed
What kinds of things can an author describe to provide direct characterization? Select all that apply.
types of emotion reasons for actions physical appearance
