English IV Final Exam Study Guide

After the Race

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Hamlet

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The Model Millionaire

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The Nightingale

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In the context of the selection, what is implied about Hughie based on the statement, "what was a butterfly to do among bulls and bears"? A. Hughie was not able to compete among the other stockbrokers at the Stock Exchange, because he was passive. B. Hughie preferred fashionable suits to the traditional business suits that most men wore. C. Hughie was not smart enough to surpass the men with experience at the Stock Exchange. D. Hughie had a hard time adjusting to a working man's life because he preferred to be social and attend parties.

A. Hughie was not able to compete among the other stockbrokers at the Stock Exchange, because he was passive.

What is the significance of the author's continued emphasis on Segouin's wealth? A. It highlights the difference between Segouin's and Doyle's financial situations. B. It draws a correlation between Segouin and Doyle, as they compete for money. C. It introduces the shame that Doyle feels when he is reminded about Segouin's expenditures. D It introduces the shame that Doyle feels when he is reminded about Segouin's

A. It highlights the difference between Segouin's and Doyle's financial situations.

In paragraph 22, what is the effect of using the word charming to describe the scolding that Hughie receives from Laura? A. It shows that Laura loves Hughie too much to be angry with him. B. It shows that Laura thinks of Hughie as a child instead of an equal. C. It demonstrates that the scolding was very intense toward Hughie. D. It demonstrates that the scolding will not be very effective on Hughie.

A. It shows that Laura loves Hughie too much to be angry with him.

What is the effect of using the word afflicted in the second stanza rather than the word grievous? A. It shows that songs can heal the pain of love. B. It conveys the idea that love is a choice that can harm. C. It explains why men can become bitter and melancholic. D. It describes a lonesome man instead of a jealous one.

A. It shows that songs can heal the pain of love.

How does the author create tension in the text? A. Jimmy and Routh have different political views. B. Villona's ridicule of English art gets out of hand. C. Jimmy and his father begin arguing about the dinner. D. Farley makes fun of Jimmy's speech.

A. Jimmy and Routh have different political views.

In the last paragraph, what does "neglect of punctilious exactness" mean? A. Showing a lack of attention to detail B. Demonstrating the ability to be on time C. Showing an inability to work with others D. Demonstrating the ability to behave well

A. Showing a lack of attention to detail

How does the author's choice of words in lines 49-54 impact the meaning of the poem? A. The author's choice of words displays the difference between problems of humans versus nature. B. The author's choice of words furnishes a reason to search for the nightingale. C. The author's choice of words show how unproblematic it is to begin a war. D. The author's choice of words provides an outlet for the speaker's problems.

A. The author's choice of words displays the difference between problems of humans versus nature.

What can be inferred from the poem? A. The speaker is inspired by the bird's ability to sing beautifully despite the hardships of the world. B. The speaker is critiquing how the bird's music can influence other people's view of the world. C. The speaker is determined to show the world how a bird's music transforms lives. D. The speaker is horrified that the world disrespects the power of a bird's song.

A. The speaker is inspired by the bird's ability to sing beautifully despite the hardships of the world.

Which quote from the first paragraph supports the author's purpose for writing this selection? A. "Lear is distinguished by the greatest depth of passion." B. "Hamlet is the most remarkable for the ingenuity, originality, and unstudied development of character." C. "There is no set purpose, no straining at a point." D. "Other dramatic writers give us very fine versions and paraphrases of nature."

B. "Hamlet is the most remarkable for the ingenuity, originality, and unstudied development of character."

What effect on the reader does the author wish to achieve by his frequent use of the pronoun "we"? A. A feeling of being persuaded to adopt the author's point of view B. An assumption that the text is being directed to both the reader and the author C. A feeling that the author is arrogant in the expression of his opinion D. An assumption that the author is speaking from an uncommon point of view

B. An assumption that the text is being directed to both the reader and the author

Based on the context of paragraph 2, to what does the word Gallicism refer? A. Irish culture B. French culture C. English culture D. German culture

B. French culture

What can be inferred about Jimmy's relationship with the other men? A. He finds them amusing and charming, but immature. B. He thinks befriending them will be good for his reputation. C. He is jealous of their money and the respect they command. D. He wants to imitate them, but cannot rationalize the guilt he feels.

B. He thinks befriending them will be good for his reputation.

Which statement represents the central idea of the selection? A. Art is one of Hughie Erskine's favorite pastimes. B. Hughie Erskine, a poor man, is repaid for his sacrifice. C. Laura Merton's father refuses to allow her to marry Hughie Erskine. D. Hughie Erskine gives money to those he considers more unfortunate than himself.

B. Hughie Erskine, a poor man, is repaid for his sacrifice.

What is the effect of the use of word choke in line 29? A. It demonstrates there is no peace for the speaker. B. It demonstrates there is no escape for the nightingale. C. It illustrates how attractive this area is for the nightingale. D. It illustrates how confusing this experience is for the speaker.

B. It demonstrates there is no escape for the nightingale.

What is the role of the figurative language in the first paragraph? A. The author's use of the onomatopoeia "the gusts of passion come and go like sounds of music borne on the wind" imitates the mood of the scene. B. The author's use of the simile "the gusts of passion come and go like sounds of music borne on the wind" suggests the play's realistic setting. C. The metaphorical use of the observations of the characters indicates that "the gusts of passion come and go like sounds of music borne on the wind." D. The oxymoron, "the gusts of passion come and go like sounds of music borne on the wind," intentionally gives order to the disorder of the play.

B. The author's use of the simile "the gusts of passion come and go like sounds of music borne on the wind" suggests the play's realistic setting.

In the first paragraph, what is the effect of using the word prosaic rather than the word dull? A. The longer word confuses the reader and foreshadows the difficulty of the story. B. The elevated diction of the former indicates the attitude and status of the narrator. C. The lower level of diction would allow for a younger audience that might not understand the theme. D. The word choice characterizes the narrator as a sloppy person who does not choose his words carefully.

B. The elevated diction of the former indicates the attitude and status of the narrator.

Which statement provides an objective summary of the text? A. The speaker has lost his one true love. B. The speaker uses nature to disregard problems. C. The speaker is on a quest to find a nightingale. D. The speaker is passionate about reading Greek mythology.

B. The speaker uses nature to disregard problems.

What tenet of the "Aesthetic Movement" is reflected in the narrator's ironic point of view? A. People are more important than art. B. Art should be about difficult topics. C. Art does not have to teach a moral lesson. D. People should respect the many forms of art.

C. Art does not have to teach a moral lesson.

In the second stanza, What does propitious mean? A. Atrociously B. Discreetly C. Benevolently D. Instantaneously

C. Benevolently

Which statement summarizes the text? A. Five men, after dining together, decide to finally settle their differences in a meeting on a boat. B. A trip on a train and an evening on a boat help five friends celebrate the memories of their past. C. Despite their differences, the five men spend and evening of revelry enjoying each other's company. D. An impassioned speech made by a young man to his friends sways their opinions over to his way of thinking.

C. Despite their differences, the five men spend and evening of revelry enjoying each other's company.

How does Hughie's pity for the beggar impact Hughie's life later in the selection? A. He loses everything, all of his money and his hope for the future. B. He lives the rest of his life in shame and without any friends. C. He ends up with a better future than he once thought possible. D. He goes to live with the beggar after his marriage to Laura.

C. He ends up with a better future than he once thought possible.

In paragraph 9, what does the word spurious reveal about Villona's attitude toward French painters? A. He finds their talents to be admirable and worthy of respect. B. He prefers them over any other painters of that time period. C. He thinks they are unnecessarily pretentious and melodramatic. D. He seeks to obtain several different pieces from their collections.

C. He thinks they are unnecessarily pretentious and melodramatic.

In the first sentence, what does the author mean by the phrase "sounds most"? A. He means that many people are familiar with the play. B. He means that the play has the same tone as Shakespeare's other plays. C. He ties the phrase to the word striking to indicate that the play has a strong effect on the reader. D. He ties the phrase to the word reflections to show that memories are the keys to understanding our past.

C. He ties the phrase to the word striking to indicate that the play has a strong effect on the reader.

Based on stanza 8, what does "Of man's uncertain lot" mean? A. It is arduous to make decisions. B. Nature does not trust humans. C. No one knows what will happen in life. D. Love is difficult to maintain sometimes.

C. No one knows what will happen in life.

In the first paragraph, what does the phrase "Romance is the privilege of the rich, not the profession of the unemployed" imply? A. Unemployed people do not have a profession. B. Rich people are more privileged than poor people. C. People without money are not destined to find love. D. Anyone can find love, but rich people have more time to look.

C. People without money are not destined to find love.

Which details explains the ironic situation between the four friends and the "clumps of people"? A. Jimmy's politics involve the treatment of the poor in the town. B. The town holds the wealth and industry of the entire Continent. C. The sightseers cheer for the Frenchmen although they do not win the race. D. Charles Segouin and Andre Riviere made fun of the people they saw in the streets.

C. The sightseers cheer for the Frenchmen although they do not win the race.

How does the author develop the character of Hughie Erskine? A. By explaining the Baron's monetary gift B. By giving details about his generosity C. Through scenes with his friend Alan, who is painting a beggar D. Through dialogue with his girlfriend's father about marriage

C. Through scenes with his friend Alan, who is painting a beggar

Which statement provides an objective summary of the selection? A. Hazlitt admires the play because of the fantastical nature of the events that occurs. B. Hazlitt admires Shakespeare for the development of a precise, historical setting for his plays. C. Hazlitt admires Shakespeare for addressing the politics of his time in innovative ways. D. Hazlitt admires the play because of Shakespeare's ability to create realistically flawed characters.

D. Hazlitt admires the play because of Shakespeare's ability to create realistically flawed characters.

How does the author explain Hamlet's interaction with Ophelia? A. He claims that Hamlet wanted to be cruel to her, but was influenced by his family. B. He says that Hamlet was unable to carry on a relationship with her because of her father's disapproval. C. He states Hamlet was unable to explain to her what was wrong with him. D. He says that Hamlet's behavior toward her did not reflect his true feelings.

D. He says that Hamlet's behavior toward her did not reflect his true feelings.

What is the effect of the author's use of language to foreshadow the ending? A. The happiness that the apparent beggar displays when receiving the money indicated his true status. B. The carefree atmosphere at the fram-maker's belies the angry tones. C. Hughie and Alan have a serious discussion about how poverty affects people. D. Hughie and Alan have an amused tone when referring to the apparent beggar.

D. Hughie and Alan have an amused tone when referring to the apparent beggar.

How does paragraph 9 affect the rest of the text? A. It describes the way the young men originally met and became friends. B. It highlights the varied backgrounds of the characters, revealing underlying discord. C. It introduces the idea that Jimmy's financial status has a greater impact than he thought. D. It emphasizes the different reactions each man had to the race they had attended earlier.

D. It emphasizes the different reactions each man had to the race they had attended earlier.

How does paragraph 2 of the selection contribute to the author's purpose? A. It conveys specific details about Shakespeare as a child. B. It demonstrates why Hamlet is classified as a villain. C. It gives more details about the events of the play. D. It explains why Hamlet behaves the way he does in the play.

D. It explains why Hamlet behaves the way he does in the play.

What can be inferred from the text? A. Jimmy is a hard worker who has spent his life and money trying to help others. B. Jimmy has made several attempts to be a leader within his group of friends, without success. C. Jimmy is well-respected by the townspeople for his family's generous contributions to political figures. D. Jimmy has been accepted into high-society circles because of his acquaintances, not his own accomplishments.

D. Jimmy has been accepted into high-society circles because of his acquaintances, not his own accomplishments.

In paragraph 3, what does remonstrative mean? A. Agreeing readily B. denying casually C. Ignoring completely D. Protesting profusely

D. Protesting profusely

How does the introduction of the characters near the beginning of the text affect the plot? A. The characterization of the cousins shows qualities that complement the other men. B. The descriptions of the young men reflect their motivation to be the best in everything. C. The explanations of the men's career paths tell how significant their educations had been. D. The comparisons of the first three men's successes contrast with the fourth man's desire to be accepted.

D. The comparisons of the first three men's successes contrast with the fourth man's desire to be accepted.

How does the phrase "the characters think, and speak, and act" in the first paragraph help to refine the author's idea? A. The phrase contradicts Shakespeare's intentional attempt to portray the chaos surrounding the succession of the king. B. The phrase demonstrates the sequential order that the characters follow in their actions. C. The phrase perpetuates and imaginary idyll that contrasts with the chaotic disorganization of the play. D. The phrase demonstrates a parallel structure that illustrates the systematic, ordered nature of the play.

D. The phrase demonstrates a parallel structure that illustrates the systematic, ordered nature of the play.

What can be inferred from the last stanza of the poem? A. The nightingale's song is beautiful no matter what. B. The bird helps the speaker better understand nature. C. The problems in nature outweigh the problems of the speaker. D. The song of the nightingale helps the speaker to forget his own problems in life.

D. The song of the nightingale helps the speaker to forget his own problems in life.

According to the first stanza of the poem, who is the "queen of heaven"? A. The nightingale B. Hesper C. Endymion D. The sun

D. The sun