English 12B Unit 5 Exam

Read the lines from the poem "When You Are Old," in which the speaker describes the woman he loves. How many loved your moments of glad grace,And loved your beauty with love false or true;But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you,And loved the sorrows of your changing face. Which options most effectively explain the significance of the phrase "pilgrim soul" in the lines?

"Pilgrim soul" refers to the woman's spirit, which is always searching and seeking as it goes on a journey. AND "Pilgrim soul" refers to a part of the woman that only the speaker loves.

Reread "Piano" by D. H. Lawrence. Which lines from the poem most clearly situate the speaker in the poem's recollected setting?

A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings

Reread the poems "When You Are Old" and "Piano." Which option most clearly explains how the topic of the past is treated in both poems?

Both poems treat the topic of the past with sentimentality and a sorrowful sense of regret.

Which lines from "Piano" most effectively use tone to demonstrate that the speaker has been unwilling to relive memories of the past?

In spite of myself, the insidious mastery of song Betrays me back

Reread "When You Are Old." Which option most clearly explains how the speaker's instruction to the woman to look into the future contributes to the poem's meaning?

It suggests that opportunities missed now will be regretted later.

Which options most accurately identify important characteristics of the ring in the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring? (Select all that apply.)

Its power is feared and sought by many. AND It exerts control over its wearer.

Which lines from the poem "Piano" most clearly depict the frame narrative that surrounds the speaker's flashback? (Select all that apply.)

So now it is vain for the singer to burst into clamourWith the great black piano appassionato AND Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me

The poem "Piano" begins in the present, flashes back to the past, and ends in the present again. Which option most effectively clarifies how the structure of the poem affects its meaning?

The shift between present and past highlights the speaker's corresponding shift between sorrow and bittersweet remembrance.

Reread "When You Are Old." Which option most clearly explains the implied identity and perspective of the speaker in the poem?

The speaker in the poem is the one man who genuinely loves the woman.

Which option most accurately identifies what music represents in "Piano" by D. H. Lawrence?

memory

Read the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring. "It would take more than a few days, or weeks, or years, of wandering in the Wild to make you look like Strider," he answered. "And you would die first, unless you are made of sterner stuff than you look to be." Pippin subsided; but Sam was not daunted, and he still eyed Strider dubiously. "How do we know you are the Strider that Gandalf speaks about?" he demanded. "You never mentioned Gandalf, till this letter came out. You might be a play-acting spy, for all I can see, trying to get us to go with you. You might have done in the real Strider and took his clothes. What have you to say to that?" Which option provides the most accurate synonym for dubiously as it is used in the excerpt?

suspiciously

Reread "When You Are Old." Which options clearly show the speaker's perspective on the woman's other lovers? (Select all that apply.)

"And loved your beauty with love false or true" indicates that the speaker feels that not all the woman's lovers genuinely loved her. AND "How many loved your moments of glad grace" indicates that the speaker is aware of the woman's many lovers."

Read the lines from "Piano" by D. H. Lawrence. Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me;Taking me back down the vista of years, till I seeA child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling stringsAnd pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings. Which options clearly reveal how the poet's choice of words establishes tone? (Select all that apply.)

"Softly, in the dusk" suggests a gentle, nostalgic tone." AND "A mother who smiles as she sings" evokes a tender, intimate tone."

Reread "Piano" by D. H. Lawrence. Which option most clearly explains the effect of the word choices on the poem's ideas about the past?

"Tingling" and "tinkling" suggest sweet, sentimental memories of childhood.

Which excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring most accurately shows how a major conflict of the story is revealed through one of the characters?

A sudden unreasoning fear of discovery laid hold of Frodo, and he thought of his Ring. He hardly dared to breathe, and yet the desire to get it out of his pocket became so strong that he began slowly to move his hand. He felt that he had only to slip it on, and then he would be safe. The advice of Gandalf seemed absurd. Bilbo had used the Ring. "And I am still in the Shire," he thought, as his hand touched the chain on which it hung.

Which option most clearly describes how the rising action in The Fellowship of the Ring is used to help establish tone?

Frodo and his friends are being followed by one or more mysterious strangers, which creates suspense and heightens tension.

Which sentence uses the word insidious correctly?

Insidious rumors about the presidential candidate's personal problems began to spread slowly through the news media.

Read the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring. Pippin subsided; but Sam was not daunted, and he still eyed Strider dubiously. "How do we know you are the Strider that Gandalf speaks about?" he demanded. "You never mentioned Gandalf, till this letter came out. You might be a play-acting spy, for all I can see, trying to get us to go with you. You might have done in the real Strider and took his clothes. What have you to say to that?" What do the words "Sam was not daunted" mean in the excerpt?

Sam was not intimidated by Strider at all.

Read the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring. "I'm sorry I can't explain it all," answered Frodo. "I am tired and very worried, and it's a long tale. But if you mean to help me, I ought to warn you that you will be in danger as long as I am in your house. These Black Riders: I am not sure, but I think, I fear they come from—" "They come from Mordor," said Strider in a low voice. "From Mordor, Barliman, if that means anything to you." "Save us!" cried Mr. Butterbur turning pale; the name evidently was known to him. "That is the worst news that has come to Bree in my time." "It is," said Frodo. "Are you still willing to help me?" "I am," said Mr. Butterbur. "More than ever. Though I don't know what the likes of me can do against, against—" he faltered. "Against the Shadow in the East," said Strider quietly. Which responses accurately explain elements the author uses in the excerpt to reveal the nature of the Black Riders? (Select all that apply.)

Words like danger, fear, and turning pale contribute a dark, menacing tone, suggesting something threatening about the Black Riders. AND The dialogue of the characters shows that the Shadow in the East is related to the Black Riders. AND The characters are unable even to speak the name of the enemy, demonstrating their sense of fearfulness about the enemy.

The purpose of the letter from Gandalf in The Fellowship of the Ring is to __________ the plot. Which options accurately complete the sentence? (Select all that apply.)

provide background information for AND resolve a conflict in

Read the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring. The other two ran quickly to the left and down into a little hollow not far from the road. There they lay flat. Frodo hesitated for a second: curiosity or some other feeling was struggling with his desire to hide. The sound of hoofs drew nearer. Just in time he threw himself down in a patch of long grass behind a tree that overshadowed the road. Then he lifted his head and peered cautiously above one of the great roots. Round the corner came a black horse, no hobbit-pony but a full-sized horse; and on it sat a large man, who seemed to crouch in the saddle, wrapped in a great black cloak and hood, so that only his boots in the high stirrups showed below; his face was shadowed and invisible. Which response most clearly explains the use and impact of pacing in this part of the story?

The fast-paced, action-packed sequence of events helps create a sense of urgency and fear.

Which excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring most clearly provides evidence that the ring influences its wearer?

A sudden unreasoning fear of discovery laid hold of Frodo, and he thought of his Ring. He hardly dared to breathe, and yet the desire to get it out of his pocket became so strong that he began slowly to move his hand. He felt that he had only to slip it on, and then he would be safe. The advice of Gandalf seemed absurd.

In "When You Are Old," the speaker describes a scene from the future. Which options clearly explain the significance of the flash-forward in the poem? (Select all that apply.)

The speaker describes the woman's changing appearance as she ages, and in doing so, reminds her that she will always be beautiful to him. AND The speaker describes the woman's eventual sadness, and in doing so, advises her that she will regret rejecting his love.

In the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring, the author provides clues about previous connections between characters and events. Which excerpts most clearly depict these previous connections? (Select all that apply.)

"I see," laughed Strider. "I look foul and feel fair. Is that it? All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost.""Did the verses apply to you then?" asked Frodo. "I could not make out what they were about. But how did you know that they were in Gandalf's letter, if you have never seen it?" AND "He did!" said Strider suddenly, coming forward into the light. "And much trouble would have been saved, if you had let him in, Barliman."The landlord jumped with surprise. "You!" he cried. "You're always popping up. What do you want now?"

Read the lines from "When You Are Old." And bending down beside the glowing bars,Murmur, a little sadly, how love fledAnd paced upon the mountains overhead,And hid his face amid a crowd of stars. Which options effectively show how the poet's word choice reveals a central idea of the poem? (Select all that apply.)

The personification of love fleeing, pacing, and hiding his face conveys a strong visual image of grief. AND The contrast between the "glowing bars" of the hearth and the "crowd of stars" overhead depicts the metaphorical distance of the speaker from his lover.

Reread the poems "When You Are Old" by W. B. Yeats and "Piano" by D. H. Lawrence. Which options most effectively explain how the speakers in both poems address a common theme of aging? (Select all that apply.)

The speakers in both poems convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past. The speaker in "When You Are Old" is looking forward and predicting a sense of regret in old age, while the adult speaker in "Piano" is looking back and grieving the loss of childhood.

In the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring, Strider encounters difficulty when trying to convince the hobbits that they need his help. Which quotation by Strider most accurately reveals the plot conflict that is set up by Strider's situation?

"The lesson in caution has been well learned," said Strider with a grim smile. "But caution is one thing and wavering is another. You will never get to Rivendell now on your own, and to trust me is your only chance. You must make up your mind."

Read the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring. Frodo turned and looked at him thoughtfully, wondering about Gandalf's second postscript. "Why didn't you tell me that you were Gandalf's friend at once?" he asked. "It would have saved time." "Would it? Would any of you have believed me till now?" said Strider. "I knew nothing of this letter. For all I knew I had to persuade you to trust me without proofs, if I was to help you. In any case, I did not intend to tell you all about myself at once. I had to study you first, and make sure of you. The Enemy has set traps for me before now. As soon as I had made up my mind, I was ready to tell you whatever you asked. But I must admit," he added with a queer laugh, "that I hoped you would take to me for my own sake. A hunted man sometimes wearies of distrust and longs for friendship. But there, I believe my looks are against me." Which option most effectively explains how this interaction reveals aspects of Strider's character?

Because Frodo and his friends express hesitation about their belief in Strider, Strider reveals that he often feels lonely and isolated.

Read the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring. He stood up, and seemed suddenly to grow taller. In his eyes gleamed a light, keen and commanding. Throwing back his cloak, he laid his hand on the hilt of a sword that had hung concealed by his side. They did not dare to move. Sam sat wide-mouthed staring at him dumbly. "But I am the real Strider, fortunately," he said, looking down at them with his face softened by a sudden smile. "I am Aragorn son of Arathorn; and if by life or death I can save you, I will." There was a long silence. At last Frodo spoke with hesitation. "I believed that you were a friend before the letter came," he said, "or at least I wished to. You have frightened me several times tonight, but never in the way that servants of the Enemy would, or so I imagine. I think one of his spies would—well, seem fairer and feel fouler, if you understand." Based on the excerpt, which option most effectively explains how Frodo's character influences his ability to trust Strider?

Frodo is observant and thoughtful, and he had already decided to trust Strider based on his intuition.

Read the excerpt from The Fellowship of the Ring. Pippin subsided; but Sam was not daunted, and he still eyed Strider dubiously. "How do we know you are the Strider that Gandalf speaks about?" he demanded. "You never mentioned Gandalf, till this letter came out. You might be a play-acting spy, for all I can see, trying to get us to go with you. You might have done in the real Strider and took his clothes. What have you to say to that?" "That you are a stout fellow," answered Strider; "but I am afraid my only answer to you, Sam Gamgee, is this. If I had killed the real Strider, I could kill you. And I should have killed you already without so much talk. If I was after the Ring, I could have it—now!" He stood up, and seemed suddenly to grow taller. In his eyes gleamed a light, keen and commanding. Throwing back his cloak, he laid his hand on the hilt of a sword that had hung concealed by his side. They did not dare to move. Sam sat wide-mouthed staring at him dumbly. Which option most effectively explains how Sam's character is revealed through his interaction with Strider?

Sam's persistence in questioning Strider shows his courage and loyalty to his friends.