English IV Honors Final

In Canterbury Tales, how many pilgrims are making the journey to Canterbury to pay tribute to St. Thomas Becket?

29

In Act 3, Scene 4 of Macbeth, what enters the banquet hall and sits in Macbeth's place?

Banquo's ghost

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are characters from which Shakespearean play?

Hamlet

Who kills Macbeth?

MacDuff

What does MLA stand for?

Modern Language Association

When paraphrasing, in order to avoid plagiarism, you must:

change words or phrases that match and cite the source

What are the two types of run-on sentences?

comma splice and fused sentence

Orwell used Animal Farm to a. comment on historical events b. satirize human behavior c. warn readers about the nature of power d. all of the above

d. all of the above

In Rebecca Boyle's entry, what does the date "December 19, 2019" signify?

date of publication

Old Major's dream encourages the animals on Manor Farm to

revolt

Which methods can be used to correct run-on sentences?

starting a new sentence with a period semicolon comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY) subordinating conjunction

Which of the following was a contributing factor to the turmoil of 14th century England?

the Black Plague

What is the name of the play performed by the Tragedians in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern?

the Murder of Gonzago

Why was England taxing the peasants so heavily during the time of Chaucer?

they needed money for the war

What does the second apparition tell Macbeth?

"No man born of a woman would harm Macbeth"

Who becomes king of Scotland at the end of Macbeth?

Malcolm

Who said this quote in Animal Farm: "Comrades! You do not imagine, I hope, that we pigs are doing this in selfishness and privilege? Milk and apples contain substances absolutely necessary to the well-being of a pig. We pigs are brain workers; the organization of the farm totally depends on us."

Squealer

What changes, if any, should be made to the following sentence to make it active voice? The winning home run was hit by the worst player on the team.

The worst player on the team hit the winning home run.

what does the innkeeper in the Canterbury Tales propose as the prize for the pilgrim who tells the best story?

a large meal paid for by the other pilgrims

What is an annotated bibliography?

a list of sources with summaries and evaluations

Identify which of the following contain faulty coordination. a. The malfunctioning car is at the mechanic's, and it may take a week to be repaired. b. The book is on the fifth shelf, and it just came out. c. Mr. Green is the CEO of the company, and he is a native of Arkansas. d. The book on the fifth shelf just came out.

a. The malfunctioning car is at the mechanic's, and it may take a week to be repaired. b. The book is on the fifth shelf, and it just came out. c. Mr. Green is the CEO of the company, and he is a native of Arkansas.

The example to the left is an example of a. summary b. paraphrase c. quotation

a. sumary

Stiglitz suggests is known as: a. drop-in quotation b. attributive tag c. reference to author

b. attributive tag

A semicolon can be used for all of the following EXCEPT to _____________. a. clarify items in a list that have their own internal punctuation. b. connect two independent clauses that are widely dissimilar from each other. c. connect two independent clauses to strengthen the relationship between them. d. connect two independent clauses that are closely related to each other.

b. connect two independent clauses that are widely dissimilar from each other.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern spend much of the play in which type of mental state?

confused

In 'The Pardoner's Tale' the Old Man represents ______________.

death

Why do the pigs assume leadership on Animal Farm?

they are the most intelligent animals

What does Squealer teach the sheep to bleat?

"four legs good, two legs better"

In the following sentence, identify the misplaced modifier and why it doesn't work. The Senator nearly spoke for two hours about the somewhat unfair tax increase before the committee tiredly voted on the motion.

'Nearly' because it should appear before the words 'two hours'

Which event in history is represented by Mr. Jones being driven off the farm?

Bolshevik Revolution

Which character quoted: "If Comrade Napoleon says it, it must be right."?

Boxer

Where are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern sailing to in Act III?

England

Which of the following are social classes during Chaucer's time?

First class (knights and clergy) Intellectuals Merchants Peasants

The letter that Guildenstern carries on to the ship orders the execution of which character or characters?

Hamlet

A run-on sentence is BEST defined as:

Independent clauses incorrectly joined together

In the Pardoner's Tale, there is a sentence about three naughty boys whose swearing tears God's body apart. Why is this a hyperbole?

It is an exaggeration. God's body cannot actually be torn apart

Which character in Animal Farm represented Leon Trotsky?

Snowball

Which character in Animal Farm represented the Soviet Press- The Pravada?

Squealer

What form does the second apparition take?

a bloody child

In the following sentence, identify the dangling modifier and why is it wrong. Since getting that new job out of town, my gas bills have doubled and my car is falling apart.

'Since getting that new job' because it incorrectly modifies 'my gas bills.'

In the following sentence, identify the phrases that correctly modify the word 'sheep.' Startled by the explosion, the sheep began racing around the pen, ignoring the crowds.

'Startled by the explosion' and 'ignoring the crowds'

All of the following criteria are indicative of a properly-formatted MLA Works Cited page EXCEPT: 1. it should have one-half inch indentations for the second and subsequent lines of each each citation. 2. it should include the medium of publication for each entry. 3. it should be on a separate page at the end of your paper. 4. citations should be listed in the order in which they appear in your paper.

4. citations should be listed in the order in which they appear in your paper.

How many men has the Wife of Bath been married to in The Canterbury Tales?

5

What does MacDuff mean when he says that he was 'untimely ripped' from his mother? How does this statement relate to the prophecy the witches gave Macbeth earlier?

MacDuff was born through a C-section. He was not naturally born of a woman

What changes, if any, should be made to the following sentence to make it active voice? If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it.

No change because it is already in active voice.

In Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, who does Hamlet kill?

Polonius

Which of the following is NOT an example of correct MLA citation? a. James (2019) describes as 'impatient' (p.52) b. James describes him as 'impatient' (Men and Dogs 52) c. James describes him as 'impatient' (52)

a. James (2019) describes as 'impatient' (p.52)

What does the first apparition tell Macbeth?

beware of MacDuff

Which of the following does not contain faulty coordination? a. Sally works hard, and she likes painting pictures. b. My father always enjoyed fishing, and he fought hard in the war. c. Princeton was founded in 1633, and Yale was founded in 1701. d. Emma's lasagna is the best, and she has cancer.

c. Princeton was founded in 1633, and Yale was founded in 1701.

What is imagery?

descriptive language

What action does Lady Macbeth perform continually?

washing her hands

What is the correct name for the list of sources for MLA style?

Works Cited

What is an in-text citation?

a citation utilized in the body of your writing

What is Successful Farming?

a magazine

When you want to prove a point by using an authority or need to support an argument with credibility, use:

a quote

Which statement best describes the Pardoner's attitude toward what he does, as depicted in the General Prologue and the prologue to the Pardoner's Tale in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales? a. The Pardoner has no moral conscience about taking advantage of people of his own class, but tries not to cheat poor people. b. The Pardoner has no moral conscience about tricking people. c. The Pardoner is reluctant to take advantage of others, but he puts his own well-being first.

b. The Pardoner has no moral conscience about tricking people.

Greenbaum, Sidney, and Randolph Quirk. A Student's Grammar of the English Language. Longman, 1990. is an entry for a

book

What is wrong with the organization of the Works Cited page?

it is not in alphabetical order

Surveys meant to match a person to a career well-suited to who they are, are called:

personality and skill assessments

What is one of the main themes of Animal Farm?

power corrupts

Which of the following answers uses correct punctuation? a. Their new home was ideally, situated by the river: furthermore, the ten-foot high fence kept the neighbors out. b. Their new home was ideally situated by the river; furthermore the ten-foot high fence, kept the neighbors out. c. Their new home was ideally situated by the river; furthermore, the ten-foot high fence kept the neighbors out. d. Their new home was ideally situated by the river; furthermore: the ten-foot high fence kept the neighbors out.

c. Their new home was ideally situated by the river; furthermore, the ten-foot high fence kept the neighbors out.

What was the Wife of Bath's occupation in The Canterbury Tales?

seamstress

What is faulty coordination?

two clauses joined together that are not equal

Why is the ending of Animal Farm particularly ironic?

the pigs become just like the humans

Which character was a manager of lands and showed his greed by stealing from his lord?

the reeve

What is satire?

the use of humor to make a point

Consider the following: This argument was emphasized by Thompson (1992:12). Why is this NOT a correct way to format an MLA in-text citation, and how should it be properly cited? a. the surname of the author must in parenthesis as (Thompson, 1992:12). b. the year of publication is not necessary; it should be Thompson (12) to reference the page number. c. the page number is not necessary; it should be Thompson (1992) to reference the year. d. the name and surname of the author must be included as John Thompson (1992:12).

b. the year of publication is not necessary; it should be Thompson (12) to reference the page number.

A good way to find out more about what it's really like to work in a career is through:

networking

How does Chaucer highlight the corruption in the Catholic Church through the actions of the Pardoner?

the Pardoner sells indulgences to parishoners

In Canterbury Tales, which religious character lives up to the expectations of his/her role in the church?

the Parson

The Player leads a group of actors known as

the Tragedians

In Canterbury Tales, class and appearances are seen as very important to many characters. Which character pretends to have wealth even though that character is actually in a great amount of debt?

the merchant

As the play opens, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are traveling because

they were sent for

How do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern attempt to uncover the roots of Hamlet's strange behavior?

through a game of question and answer

In Act 3, Scene 1 of Macbeth, for what has King Macbeth hired the two men?

to kill Banquo and Fleance

Why is it important to consult a recent MLA style guide before you begin formatting your paper?

to see if any of the rules have changed

Why is annotating while reading helpful to students?

it is the first step in putting together an annotated bibliography

What is the most common type of online reference that is used in academic writing?

journals

The Labor Bureau of the United States puts out information on:

occupational outlook handbook

What is a standard formatting requirement for an MLA-style paper?

one space after each period or punctuation mark 8.5x11in paper 12 point font double spaced 1 in margins

What is the cause of Birnam Wood moving in Act 5, Scene 5 of Macbeth?

the soldiers caused the forest to move

In Act 3, Scene 3 of Macbeth, what problem do the murderers face after the attack?

they fail their mission when Fleance escapes

The most important reason modifiers should be correctly placed in a sentence is that ____________.

they make the meaning of the sentence clearer

Boyd is writing his first essay in college and needs to list a journal article written by B. Thomas, C. Derek, D. Ertz, F. Ten, M. May, and T. Smith. B. Thomas is the first author and the article was published in 2010. How should he write the reference in text?

(Thomas et al., 2010)

In your paper, you are citing two different books by Richard Wright. You are using MLA format. How would you distinguish between two books in your in-text citation?

(name of the book, page number)

Who recites the final lines in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead?

Horatio

A career is:

an occupation that lasts for a significant amount of time

In Geoffrey Chaucer's story The Canterbury Tales, what is a frame story?

a story within a story

The correct way to cite a quote from a passage would be: a. Catton notes, "They stood for democracy, not from any reasoned conclusion about the proper ordering of human society, but simply because they... knew how it worked" (73). b. Catton notes, "They stood for democracy, not from any reasoned conclusion about the proper ordering of human society, but simply because they... knew how it worked" (p. 73).

a. Catton notes, "They stood for democracy, not from any reasoned conclusion about the proper ordering of human society, but simply because they... knew how it worked" (73).

Which of the following for the following faulty coordinated sentence is fixed by using an appositive? Faulty sentence: Mrs. Whitmore is the Superintendent of Acadia schools, and she is a native of Midland. a. Mrs. Whitmore, the Superintendent of Acadia schools, is a native of Midland. b. Because Mrs. Whitmore is a native of Midland, she is Superintendent of Acadia schools. c. Mrs. Whitmore who is a native of Midland is the Superintendent of Acadia schools. d. none of the above

a. Mrs. Whitmore, the Superintendent of Acadia schools, is a native of Midland

Which of the following answers use correct punctuation? a. The family's trip took them to New York, New York; Providence, Rhode Island; Savannah, Georgia; and New Orleans, Louisiana -- and back. b. The family's trip took them to: New York, New York, Providence, Rhode Island, Savannah, Georgia, and New Orleans, Louisiana and back. c. The family's trip took them to New York, New York, Providence, Rhode Island, Savannah, Georgia, and New Orleans, Louisiana -- and back. d. The family's trip took them to New York, New York; Providence, Rhode Island, Savannah, Georgia; and New Orleans, Louisiana , and back.

a. The family's trip took them to New York, New York; Providence, Rhode Island; Savannah, Georgia; and New Orleans, Louisiana -- and back.

Which of the following is NOT required when citing a journal article using MLA fromatting? a. https:// in the URL b. Date of publication c. Author's name d. Date the article was retrieved

a. https:// in the URL

Determine if the following sentence contains an incorrect modifier. After falling from the ladder, the firefighter was rushed to an emergency room in a taxi and given blood before surgery.

correct

What does Malcolm instruct the army to do in Act 5, Scene 4 of Macbeth?

cut branches from tress at Birnam Wood and use them as camouflage

Chaucer focused his writing around the Criticism of Three Areas to highlight aspects of medieval society that had been corrupted. In the part of his book on social rank, a commoner challenges the knight and begins speaking prior to a monk. Why would this have mattered during that period of time? a. The statements of a high-class person such as the knight should be accepted without question in any gathering. b. It was socially unacceptable for a common person to speak to either a knight of a monk in a public setting. c. The monk had been asked to speak after the knight and the commoner should have known to wait his turn to be be called upon d. It was socially unacceptable for a common person to approach someone of a higher social class let along challenge one.

d. It was socially unacceptable for a common person to approach someone of a higher social class let along challenge one.

Although Chaucer occasionally tells us about his characters using direct characterization, the reader can still not be certain these descriptions are true, because a. the indirect characterization that is offered in these scenes undermines the direct characterization b. Chaucer is always trying to play tricks on his reader by lying about his characters c. these descriptions are always undermined by the other details we lean in different parts of the work d. these descriptions are offered by characters within the story, and we cannot know how much we can trust their perspective

d. these descriptions are offered by characters within the story, and we cannot know how much we can trust their perspective

Which of the following websites is not a good resource for career research? a. none are good resources b. social media websites c. websites with information about salaries d. blog and online communities e. all are good resources

e. all are good resources

Why is Hamlet upset and acting strangely?

his uncle Claudius murdered his dad and married his mom

According to Old Major, what is the cause of the animals' problems?

humans

Which of the following is not a component for writing a book review?

includes a short summary, your opinion, and an evaluation, NOT AN ANALYSIS