English 12B Unit 1 Exam
Which excerpts from Beowulf most clearly depict how the author uses stories from Beowulf's past to develop his character? (Select all that apply.)
"Art thou that Beowulf, Breca's rival, who emulous swam on the open sea, when for pride the pair of you proved the floods, and wantonly dared in waters deep to risk your lives? No living man, or lief or loath, from your labor dire could you dissuade, from swimming the main. Ocean-tides with your arms ye covered, with strenuous hands the sea-streets measured,swam o'er the waters." ^ correct "And so it came that I killed with my sword nine of the nicors. Of night-fought battles ne'er heard I a harder 'neath heaven's dome, nor adrift on the deep a more desolate man! Yet I came unharmed from that hostile clutch, though spent with swimming. The sea upbore me,flood of the tide, on Finnish land, the welling waters. No wise of thee have I heard men tell such terror of falchions, bitter battle." ^ correct 1/1
Which excerpts from The Canterbury Tales most clearly support the central idea that storytelling serves a purpose in a society? (Select all that apply.)
"Dame, if you will, I prayerfully request, "The Pardoner said, "that just as you began Tell us your tale and do not spare a man And of your practice teach us younger men." ^ correct "And well I know as you go on your way, You plan to tell some tales, to have some play. There won't be much amusement going on If everybody rides dumb as a stone. So as I said, I would propose a game To give you some diversion, that's the aim." ^ correct 1/1
Which excerpt most accurately supports an inference that Beowulf thinks Unferth is a coward?
"For I say in sooth, thou son of Ecglaf, never had Grendel these grim deeds wrought,monster dire, on thy master dear, in Heorot such havoc, if heart of thine were as battle-bold as thy boast is loud!" ^ correct 1/1
Which excerpts from Beowulf accurately support the portrayal of Beowulf as a valiant but vain young hero? (Select all that apply.)
"Me thus often the evil monsters thronging threatened. With thrust of my sword,the darling, I dealt them due return!" ^ correct "'Twas granted me, though, to pierce the monster with point of sword, with blade of battle: huge beast of the sea was whelmed by the hurly through hand of mine." ^ correct 1/1
Which lines from The Canterbury Tales most clearly illustrate how the author depicts the characters' deepest beliefs and desires through dialogue? (Select all that apply.)
"No, damn us both then!" she replied. "For though I may be ugly, elderly, and poor, I'd give all of the metal and the ore That lies beneath the earth and lies above If only I could be your wife and love." ^ correct "Amended?" asked the knight. "Whatever way? There's no way it could ever be amended. You are so old and loathsome—and descended, To add to that, from such a lowly kind—No wonder that I toss and turn and wind. I wish to God my heart would burst, no less!" ^ correct 1/1
Which excerpt most effectively reveals how the author develops the rising action through the description of setting in Beowulf?
"Then was this mead-house at morning tide dyed with gore, when the daylight broke, all the boards of the benches blood-besprinkled, gory the hall: I had heroes the less,doughty dear-ones that death had reft." ^ correct 1/1
Which lines from the "The Wife of Bath's Tale" of The Canterbury Tales most clearly support the implied idea that the Knight is disrespectful to women? (Select all that apply.)
"There's no way it could ever be amended. You are so old and loathsome—and descended, To add to that, from such a lowly kind—No wonder that I toss and turn and wind. I wish to God my heart would burst, no less!" ^ correct There wasn't any joy or feast at all, Just lots of sorrow, things went grievously. He married her that morning privately Then all that day he hid just like an owl, So woeful, for his wife looked really foul. ^ correct 1/1
What excerpt from Beowulf effectively demonstrates the author's use of tone to develop Beowulf's recklessness?
"This was my thought, when my thanes and I bent to the ocean and entered our boat, that I would work the will of your people fully, or fighting fall in death, in fiend's gripe fast. I am firm to do an earl's brave deed, or end the days of this life of mine in the mead-hall here." ^ wrong 0/1
In The Canterbury Tales, all the pilgrims share their stories, which describe some form of conflict. In "The Wife of Bath's Tale," the Knight faces many conflicts as he attempts to make up for assaulting a young woman. Which excerpt most effectively reveals the main conflict in the Knight's story?
"You can't be sure if you're to live or not. I'll grant you life if you can tell me what It is that women most desire. Beware The iron ax, your neckbone now to spare! And if you cannot tell me right away, I'll give you leave, a twelvemonth and a day, That you may go to seek, that you might find An answer that is of sufficient kind." ^ correct 1/1
What response shows an example of how affixes can change the noun guise to another part of speech?
Adding the prefix dis- and the suffix -ed creates the verb disguised. ^ correct 1/1
Read the sentences. For members of many rural African tribes, the shortage of sanitary water is the bane of their existence. In many rural African tribal settlements, the shortage of sanitary water is a menace to everyone. Which response most clearly analyzes the difference between the meanings of bane and menace?
Bane implies that a shortage of clean water is a severe and harmful problem, while menace implies that the problem is a threat but not necessarily catastrophic. ^ correct 1/1
Read the excerpt from Beowulf, in which Beowulf describes how he killed the sea monster with the help of his childhood friend Breca. Together we twain on the tides abodefive nights full till the flood divided us, churning waves and chillest weather, darkling night, and the northern windruthless rushed on us: rough was the surge. Now the wrath of the sea-fish rose apace; yet me 'gainst the monsters my mailed coat, hard and hand-linked, help afforded,—battle-sark braided my breast to ward, garnished with gold. There grasped me firm and haled me to bottom the hated foe, with grimmest gripe. Based on the excerpt, which options accurately depict how the author uses the setting to develop the characters? (Select all that apply.)
Beowulf's and Breca's strength is apparent through their perseverance in an environment whose obstacles seem impossible to overcome. ^ correct Beowulf's and Breca's brotherly spirit is revealed by their ability to fight the sea and the monster together. ^ wrong .25/1
Read the sentence and then use a print or digital dictionary to look up the word emulate. DJ likes to invent her own recipes, but she always tries to emulate her mom's masterful cooking techniques in her own kitchen. How does the word emulate function in the sentence, and what does it mean?
Emulate functions as a verb, and it means "to imitate someone or something that one admires." ^ correct 1/1
Read the passage. After spending two years in the Amazonian rainforest, Marina acquired remarkable wilderness survival skills. When she returned to the US, she was eager to impress everyone with her fathomless knowledge of the Amazonian culture and ways of living. Which response most clearly analyzes the effect of the word fathomless in the passage, as opposed to a synonym such as extensive?
Fathomless means that Marina's knowledge was without limits, while extensive implies she had a significant amount of knowledge. ^ correct 1/1
Read the excerpt from Beowulf. Boasted full oft, as my beer they drank, earls o'er the ale-cup, armed men, that they would bide in the beer-hall here, Grendel's attack with terror of blades. Then was this mead-house at morning tidedyed with gore, when the daylight broke, all the boards of the benches blood-besprinkled, gory the hall: I had heroes the less,doughty dear-ones that death had reft. Which option most effectively depicts the explicit meaning of this excerpt?
Grendel, the monster, completely overcame the people in the mead-house. Its halls were smeared with blood and the men were killed. ^ correct 1/1
Which option provides an accurate definition of the terms implicit meaning and explicit meaning?
Implicit meaning is comprehensible even though it is not directly stated. Explicit meaning is clear and is expressed directly without vagueness. ^ correct 1/1
Which excerpt from The Canterbury Tales most effectively depicts how the author chooses to speed up the pacing with action?
Next morning, when the day began to spring, Up rose our Host and roused us like a cock. He gathered us together in a flock,Then forth we rode at but a walking pace Out to Saint Thomas's watering place. Our Host there checked his horse and said to all: "My lords, now listen, if you will. Recall The pact, as I remind you, made with me. If evensong and matins both agree, Let's see now who shall tell us the first tale. And if I've ever drunk of wine or ale, Whoso resists the judgment I present Shall pay along the way all that is spent." ^ correct 1/1
Which excerpts from "The Wife of Bath's Tale" accurately support the inference that the Wife of Bath is concerned with outward appearances? (Select all that apply.)
She had the lover's gap teeth, I must say. With ease upon an ambling horse she sat, Well wimpled, while upon her head her hat Was broad as any buckler to be found. About her ample hips a mantle wound, And on her feet the spurs she wore were sharp. ^ correct The kerchiefs all were of the finest texture (And must have weighed ten pounds, that's no conjecture) That every Sunday she had on her head. The fine hose that she wore were scarlet red And tightly laced, she had a nice new pair Of shoes. ^ correct 1/1
Read the excerpt from the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales. When April's gentle rains have pierced the drought Of March right to the root, and bathed each sprout Through every vein with liquid of such power It brings forth the engendering of the flower; When Zephyrus too with his sweet breath has blown Through every field and forest, urging on The tender shoots, and there's a youthful sun, His second half course through the Ram now run, And little birds are making melody And sleep all night, eyes open as can be (So Nature pricks them in each little heart), On pilgrimage then folks desire to start. The palmers long to travel foreign strands To distant shrines renowned in sundry lands; And specially, from every shire's end In England, folks to Canterbury wend: To seek the blissful martyr is their will, The one who gave such help when they were ill. What response most accurately explains the purpose of the "General Prologue" in this section of The Canterbury Tales?
The "General Prologue" is the frame narrative that introduces the setting and the characters. ^ correct 1/1
Canto VIII of the epic poem Beowulf is structured as a dialogue between Unferth and Beowulf. Which responses accurately describe the impact Canto VIII has on the overall meaning of the epic poem? (Select all that apply.)
The combative dialogue between Unferth and Beowulf in Canto VIII outlines Beowulf's heroic quests, which earned him fame and respect throughout the land. ^ correct Canto VIII depicts the way Beowulf's fame was accepted and understood among the people who knew of him, as well as the way he perceives himself in relation to his reputation as a warrior. ^ correct 1/1
Read the excerpt from the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales, in which the host establishes how the pilgrimage will proceed. "Draw lots before we travel farther, then, And he who draws the shortest shall begin. Sir Knight," he said, "my master and my lord, Now draw a lot, to keep with our accord. Come here," said he, "my Lady Prioress, And you, Sir Student—quit your bashfulness. And studies too. Lay hand to, everyone!"And so the drawing was at once begun. I'll keep it short and tell you how it went: Whether by chance or fate or accident, The truth is that the lot fell to the Knight—A fact in which the rest all took delight. Which option most effectively explains how the characters' dialogue and actions advance the plot in the excerpt?
The host asks all the pilgrims to draw straws to decide who among them will tell their tale first, so that all the pilgrims get to share and listen to the others' stories during their journey. ^ correct 1/1
Read the excerpt from Beowulf. Again, as erst, began in hallwarriors' wassail and words of power, the proud-band's revel, till presently the son of Healfdene hastened to seekrest for the night; he knew there waitedfight for the fiend in that festal hall. ... Which options provide effective vocabulary strategies for determining the meaning of the word revel? (Select all that apply.)
Using a dictionary helps to define revel as "a high-spirited celebration marked by loud singing and dancing." ^ correct Using context clues like "words of power" and "festal hall" helps to define revel as "a lively celebration marked by rowdy crowds and commotion." ^ correct 1/1
Which response effectively describes how two prominent central ideas in The Canterbury Tales interact to convey a complex theme?
While on the pilgrimage, the travelers are given an opportunity to share their stories among people of all social ranks. This temporary social equality allows all the pilgrims to feel valued and accepted as members of the otherwise segregated society. ^ correct 1/1
Read the sentence and then use reference materials to look up the word prowess. Michael Phelps holds an all-time record with 23 Olympic gold medals, awarded to him for his extraordinary prowess as a swimmer. Which definition conveys the meaning of the word prowess as it is used in the sentence?
a high level of skill or ability ^ correct 1/1
Read the excerpt from Beowulf. Came Wealh theow forth,queen of Hrothgar, heedful of courtesy, gold-decked, greeting the guests in hall; and the high-born lady handed the cup first to the East-Danes' heir and warden, bade him be blithe at the beer-carouse, the land's beloved one. Which option most accurately identifies the narrative element developed in the excerpt?
characterization ^ correct 1/1
Read the excerpt from the verse translation of Physiologus. Such is the way Of demons, devils' wiles: to hide their power, And stealthily inveigle heedless men,Inciting them against all worthy deeds, And luring them to seek for help and comfort From unsuspected foes, until at last They choose a dwelling with the faithless one. Which context clues from the excerpt most accurately indicate the meaning of the word inveigle, as it is used in the excerpt? (Select all that apply.)
luring them ^ correct devils' wiles ^ correct 1/1
Read the sentence and then use a print or digital dictionary to look up the word lineage. Nadezda is very proud of her Russian lineage. Which of the options is a synonym for the word lineage?
origin ^ correct 1/1
Read the excerpt from the "General Prologue" of The Canterbury Tales. When April's gentle rains have pierced the droughtOf March right to the root, and bathed each sproutThrough every vein with liquid of such powerIt brings forth the engendering of the flower. ... Which context clues used in the excerpt are evidence that helps define the word engendering? (Select all that apply.)
pierced the drought ^ correct bathed each sprout ^ correct 1/1
Which response most accurately defines pacing?
portrayal of the passage of time and character actions throughout the story ^ correct 1/1
Which response most accurately explains the purpose of parallel plots within a work of fiction?
to present two or more plots or subplots that are usually connected by a character or a theme ^ correct 1/1
