english midterm (studysinc questions)
(The Canterbury Tales) What happens to the two men? A. After stabbing the younger man, they drink the poison wine and die too B. They betray each other and stab each other at the same time C. They split the gold 50/50 and live happily ever after
A. After stabbing the younger man, they drink the poison wine and die too
(Second Treatise of Government) Which of the selections best summarizes the following passage (paragraph 2)? "A state also of equality, wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal, no one having more than another; there being nothing more evident, than that creatures of the same species and rank, promiscuously born to all the same advantages of nature, and the use of the same faculties, should also be equal one amongst another without subordination or subjection, unless the lord and master of them all should, by any manifest declaration of his will, set one above another, and confer on him, by an evident and clear appointment, an undoubted right to dominion and sovereignty." A. All people are equal, unless appointed to a higher position by their lord. B. Equality is a state of nature that does not apply to people. C. Equality can only be decided by a committee of lords. D. All people are equal, without exception.
A. All people are equal, unless appointed to a higher position by their lord.
(The Canterbury Tales) Who is the coffin passing by? A. An old friend B. Geoffrey Chaucer C. His brother
A. An old friend
(Literary Focus The Medieval Period) Which of the following inferences is best supported by the passage (paragraph 5)? "The Anglo-Saxon era ended in 1066 when William the Conqueror landed with his army in England and attacked and defeated the Anglo-Saxons to become the first Norman king of England. The Normans introduced the system of feudalism, under which land was divided among the nobility. Knights pledged their wealth and services to barons, who in turn provided use of the land. Constant warfare in the Middle Ages involved troops of heavily armed knights fighting each other. Given their role in society, knights enjoyed great social prestige in the feudal aristocracy system. It was during this time period that English writers produced romances about the legendary King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, with Sir Gawain and the Green Knight as one of the most highly regarded verse romances in English." A. Epic poems reflected the warrior culture of the Anglo-Saxons, while pilgrims' tales and medieval romances reflected the feudal culture established after the Norman invasion. B. The first epic poems, pilgrims' tales, and medieval romances were written after the establishment of feudalism. C. Pilgrims' tales reflected the values of the Anglo-Saxons, while epic poems and medieval romances developed later and were influenced by the feudal system. D. Epic poems, pilgrims' tales, and medieval romances all existed prior to the introduction of feudalism and were not significantly influenced by later events.
A. Epic poems reflected the warrior culture of the Anglo-Saxons, while pilgrims' tales and medieval romances reflected the feudal culture established after the Norman invasion.
(Sonnet 29) What do the following lines (5-9) mainly reveal about the speaker? "Wishing me like to one more rich in hope, Featur'd like him, like him with friends possess'd, Desiring this man's art and that man's scope,With what I most enjoy contented least; Yet in these thoughts myself almost despising," A. He enjoys neither friendship nor confidence in his own abilities. B. He is somebody who cries a lot. C. He hates himself for being such a loser. D. He has a lot of friends whose company he enjoys.
A. He enjoys neither friendship nor confidence in his own abilities.
(Sonnet 29) Which of the following best explains the speaker's outlook on his own life? A. His love redeems all other dissatisfactions. B. His life is drained of meaning by his unwilling atheism. C. He wants to be rich like his friends. D. Religion is his only refuge in a world of sorrows.
A. His love redeems all other dissatisfactions.
(A Modest Proposal) Which of the following ideas about the author's message is best supported by the text? A. In discussing the satirical proposal to help the poor, the author critiques those who have placed Irish people in poverty. B. The author believes that the best solution to combat poverty and begging is to allow peasants to sell their children for profit. C. By examining poverty in Ireland, the author makes an argument that England should take more responsibility in helping Ireland. D. All of the above.
A. In discussing the satirical proposal to help the poor, the author critiques those who have placed Irish people in poverty.
(On Monsieur's Departure) What is most closely a theme of the following stanza (lines 13-18) "Some gentler passion slide into my mind,For I am soft and made of melting snow;Or be more cruel, Love, and so be kind.Let me float or sink, be high or low;Or let me live with some more sweet content,Or die, and so forget what love e'er meant." A. It is better to be in love or out of it, rather than in between, living in uncertainty. B. It is possible to slowly recover from any pain, no matter how great. C. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. D. It is easy to confuse death with passion.
A. It is better to be in love or out of it, rather than in between, living in uncertainty.
(Literary Focus The Medieval Period) Based on the text, which of the following responses best explains the role of knights in the Middle Ages? A. Knights were given privileges and respect because they were needed for the frequent conflicts that broke out. B. Knights occupied the highest social position and controlled who else was allowed to use land. C. Knights occupied a low, disreputable social position, despite the fact that so many medieval romances were written about their heroic qualities. D. Knights were a diverse group that was represented at each level of the medieval social hierarchy.
A. Knights were given privileges and respect because they were needed for the frequent conflicts that broke out.
(The Canterbury Tales) Where does the old man tell the men to go? A. Look under an old oak tree B. An old cemetery where they are burying the dead C. Dig a hole at the top of the mountain
A. Look under an old oak tree
(Literary Focus The Enlightenment) Which of the following explains why satire was most likely a popular art form during the Enlightenment? A. Satire is able to identify what needs to be changed in a society. B. Satire was invented at the same time as Enlightenment ideals. C. Satire focuses exclusively on criticizing the monarchy. D. Satire celebrates individuality and liberty, two key Enlightenment concepts.
A. Satire is able to identify what needs to be changed in a society.
(Literary Focus The English Renaissance) Which of the following inferences is best supported by the passage below (paragraph 7)? "Shakespeare's tragedies and histories focus on complex individuals who seek to fulfill their full potential while also grappling with painful, difficult dilemmas. At the same time, his comedies are robust with jokes and songs that provide audiences with an escape from their own problems. From Puck to Hamlet and Falstaff to Lady Macbeth, Shakespeare's canon portrays a complete range of human experiences." A. Shakespeare's writing was representative of popular humanist ideas of the time. B. Shakespeare wrote plays in many different genres, but his histories were most popular. C. Shakespeare wrote plays that are considered comedies, but the genre had a different meaning at the time. D. Shakespeare is now considered one of the most famous writers, but he was not popular during his lifetime.
A. Shakespeare's writing was representative of popular humanist ideas of the time.
(On Monsieur's Departure) Which of the following best explains the speaker's situation? A. She cannot be with the man she loves. B. She has decided to leave the man she loves. C. She must stop loving someone because her love is treasonous. D. Her beloved has died and she is grieving.
A. She cannot be with the man she loves.
(Literary Focus The Medieval Period) Which of the following statements about The Canterbury Tales is best supported by the text? A. The diverse characters of The Canterbury Tales differ from the heroes of epic poems, who are always men of high social status.
A. The diverse characters of The Canterbury Tales differ from the heroes of epic poems, who are always men of high social status.
(Hamlet) Which of these inferences about Hamlet best explains the significance of these lines (Act II, Scene ii)? "I have heard That guilty creatures sitting at a play Have by the very cunning of the scene Been struck so to the soul, that presently They have proclaim'd their malefactions: For murther, though it have no tongue, will speak With most miraculous organ" A. The idea occurs to him to make his accusations through the actions of a play. B. He relates an unusual anecdote simply to demonstrate he is losing his mind. C. He has heard that the King has already been exposed through means of a play. D. He gets the idea to put his accusations into a song that he will play on the organ.
A. The idea occurs to him to make his accusations through the actions of a play.
(Hamlet) Which of these inferences is best supported by the following excerpt (Act III, Scene iii)? "O, my offence is rank, it smells to heaven; It hath the primal eldest curse upon't,—A brother's murder!—Pray can I not, Though inclination be as sharp as will: My stronger guilt defeats my strong intent; And, like a man to double business bound, I stand in pause where I shall first begin, And both neglect. What if this cursed hand Were thicker than itself with brother's blood,—Is there not rain enough in the sweet heavens To wash it white as snow? Where to serves mercy But to confront the visage of offence?And what's in prayer but this twofold force,—To be forestalled ere we come to fall, Or pardon'd being down? Then I'll look up; My fault is past. But, O, what form of prayer Can serve my turn? Forgive me my foul murder!—That cannot be; since I am still possess'd Of those effects for which I did the murder,—My crown, mine own ambition, and my queen. May one be pardon'd and retain the offence?" A. The king feels guilty, but is not sorry for his crime. B. The king seeks God's forgiveness. C. The king intends to rid himself of his bloody gains. D. The king has made himself comfortable with what he has done.
A. The king feels guilty, but is not sorry for his crime.
(Sonnet 73) Which of these inferences is best supported by the passage below (lines 5-8)? "In me thou see'st the twilight of such dayAs after sunset fadeth in the west, Which by and by black night doth take away, Death's second self, that seals up all in rest." A. The narrator feels his life is slowly draining away. B. The narrator feels he has wasted his life and has deep and terrible regrets. C. When the narrator dies he wants to be cremated. D. The narrator believes he is immortal.
A. The narrator feels his life is slowly draining away.
(Gulliver's Travels) Which of the following answers best explains why the Lilliputians fed Gulliver and transported him to the capital city? A. They realized that they would be safer with him as an ally than as an enemy. B. They had a bigger army waiting in the capital city and would have a better chance at being able to defeat him. C. They wanted to dress his wounds before they began his interrogation. D. They believed he was a god and brought him to their city to be worshipped.
A. They realized that they would be safer with him as an ally than as an enemy.
(Literary Seminar Saying It with Satire) What is the author's main reason for mentioning the two Roman authors in paragraph 6? A. This is the author's attempt to show the relevance and uses of satires in history. B. This is written to show that the Romans were the best authors in history. C. This is written primarily to show the author's love of Roman literature. D. This is a demonstration by the author to compare both Roman and Athenian literature.
A. This is the author's attempt to show the relevance and uses of satires in history.
(Second Treatise of Government) According to the author, the state of nature offers more ____________, but less ____________. A. freedom; certainty B. excitement; order C. danger; happiness D. opportunity; interest
A. freedom; certainty
(A Modest Proposal) What literary device does the following passage (paragraph 17) mainly employ? "He said, that many gentlemen of this kingdom, having of late destroyed their deer, he conceived that the want of venison might be well supply'd by the bodies of young lads and maidens, not exceeding fourteen years of age, nor under twelve; so great a number of both sexes in every country being now ready to starve for want of work and service: And these to be disposed of by their parents if alive, or otherwise by their nearest relations. But with due deference to so excellent a friend, and so deserving a patriot, I cannot be altogether in his sentiments; for as to the males, my American acquaintance assured me from frequent experience, that their flesh was generally tough and lean, like that of our school-boys, by continual exercise, and their taste disagreeable, and to fatten them would not answer the charge. Then as to the females, it would, I think, with humble submission, be a loss to the publick, because they soon would become breeders themselves: And besides, it is not improbable that some scrupulous people might be apt to censure such a practice, (although indeed very unjustly) as a little bordering upon cruelty, which, I confess, hath always been with me the strongest objection against any project, how well soever intended." A. irony B. metaphor C. onomatopoeia D. allusion
A. irony
(A Modest Proposal) Which of the following statements most closely summarizes the author's tone in this text? A. sarcastic B. bitter C. hopeful D. earnest
A. sarcastic
(Second Treatise of Government) According to the author, which of the following is mainly the benefit of submitting to government rule? A. security B. goods C. land D. employment
A. security
(To Lucasta, Going to the Wars) What is most likely the reason that the speaker chooses to capitalize the words, "Sweet," "Dear," and "Honor"? A. To show that all three words carry the same meaning for the speaker. B. To indicate what the speaker values most. C. To build intensity. D. To punctuate the poem.
B. To indicate what the speaker values most.
(The Canterbury Tales) What oath do the three men make? A. To go to their friend's funeral B. To kill Death C. To go home
B. To kill Death
(Literary Focus The Enlightenment) Which of the following most likely represents an example of Enlightenment-era art? A. a landscape that uses swirls and dots to symbolize trees B. a classically written poem that references Homer C. an abstract painting representing the painter's emotions D. all of the above
B. a classically written poem that references Homer
"A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" What is most closely the meaning of profanation in the passage below (lines 5-8)? "So let us melt, and make no noise, No tear floods, nor sigh-tempests move, 'Twere profanation of our joys To tell the laity our love." A. declaration B. corruption C. loss D. adoration
B. corruption
(Literary Focus The Medieval Period) Which of the following statements about the function of epic poems, medieval romances, and pilgrims' tales is most closely supported by the text? B. All three forms of storytelling served mainly as entertainment.
B. All three forms of storytelling served mainly as entertainment.
(The Canterbury Tales) Who killed the person in the coffin? A. The Wife of Bath B. Death C. The Innkeeper
B. Death
(The Canterbury Tales) The Pardoner says God will forgive you if you give him______. A. Food and wine B. Gold and silver C. A place to stay
B. Gold and silver
(Gulliver's Travels) What is most likely the author's intent in his description of the conflict between the Lilliputians and Blefuscudians in Chapter IV? A. He is comparing them to colonists and their rebellion against Great Britain. B. He is connecting them to the French Catholics and British Protestants. C. He is using them to retell the histories of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. D. He was not connecting them to any historical groups or events.
B. He is connecting them to the French Catholics and British Protestants.
(Hamlet) What do the following lines mainly reveal about the King (Act I, Scene ii)? "But you must know your father lost a father,That father lost, lost his, and the survivor boundIn filial obligation for some termTo do obsequious sorrow. But to perseverIn obstinate condolement is a courseOf impious stubbornness, 'tis unmanly grief," A. He wishes that he had not killed the king. B. He wants Hamlet to move on from his father's death. C. He is wiser than Gertrude, who continues to grieve. D. He is wounded by Hamlet's grief.
B. He wants Hamlet to move on from his father's death.
(To Lucasta, Going to the Wars) What is the central idea or theme of this stanza (lines 9-12) "Yet this inconstancy is such As you too shall adore; I could not love thee, Dear, so much, Loved I not Honor more." A. The difficulty of having to make impossible decisions. B. Honor determines everything, even love. C. He is led into battle by his religious beliefs. D. Love is fickle.
B. Honor determines everything, even love.
(Literary Seminar Saying It with Satire) According to the text, what does satirical work mainly do? A. It is an attempt to provide a surface level of meaning to a story. B. It is mostly utilized to criticize current social issues. C. It is mostly used to help make movies like Mean Girls. D. Many times, it can be necessary to bring humor to a story.
B. It is mostly utilized to criticize current social issues.
(Literary Seminar Saying It with Satire) Which of the following inferences about parody is best supported by the author's words in the text? A. Parody is another word for satire. B. Parody is humor without critique. C. Parody is not a technique of humor. D. Parody is better than satire.
B. Parody is humor without critique.
(Literary Focus The English Renaissance) Which of the following statements about Shakespearean dramas is best supported by the text? A. Shakespeare's writing style and meter is consistent throughout his plays. B. Shakespeare's works all follow a common formula that contain specific elements. C. Shakespeare's language is known for being base and commonplace. D. Shakespeare's dramas were not considered to be particularly dramatic.
B. Shakespeare's works all follow a common formula that contain specific elements.
(Sonnet 73) Which statement most closely rephrases the speaker's feelings below (lines 9-12)? "In me thou see'st the glowing of such fire That on the ashes of his youth doth lie, As the death-bed whereon it must expire Consumed with that which it was nourish'd by." A. I am glowing brightly like a raging fire. B. The ashes of my faded youth will extinguish what little flame of life is left. C. I will extinguish the fire of my life. D. I will consume the fire of life.
B. The ashes of my faded youth will extinguish what little flame of life is left.
(Sonnet 18) Which of the following best explains the significance of the extended metaphor in this sonnet? A. Much like the speaker's love, the weather in the summertime is often disappointing. B. The speaker's love is better than summer because summer, despite its reveries, is imperfect and finite. C. The speaker was married on a summer day, and compares his love to the day he was married. D. The speaker's love is much like the summertime, because neither love nor summer can last forever.
B. The speaker's love is better than summer because summer, despite its reveries, is imperfect and finite.
(Literary Focus The Enlightenment) The passage below (paragraph 8) adds to the development of the text mainly by... "Much of the Enlightenment focused on the nature of experience, the influence of science, the role of reason, and the formation of new social and political systems, while the role of visual and literary arts was not at the forefront. The focus on order did, however, still influence the visual arts, which emphasized symmetry and simplicity and viewed art as an intellectual pursuit more so than an emotional one. Many Enlightenment thinkers discussed theories of aesthetics, or the nature of beauty. The age of philosophy was also the age of criticism. Philosophers developed specific criteria that could be used to determine whether an object should be considered beautiful. Much of the art during this time period was Neoclassical. Writers, musicians, painters, sculptors, and architects found inspiration in the classical beauty of ancient Greece and the Roman Empire." A. suggesting that the United States would benefit from Enlightenment theories B. explaining the various ways in which the Enlightenment changed society, specifically with a focus on the visual and literary arts C. exploring how artists and musicians influenced philosophers' and prominent politicians during the Enlightenment period D. providing a comprehensive history of the sociopolitical landscape prior to Enlightenment ideals taking hold over society
B. explaining the various ways in which the Enlightenment changed society, specifically with a focus on the visual and literary arts
(Hamlet) Which of these lines best indicates Hamlet's despair over his mother's quick wedding to his uncle? A. "Not so, my lord. I am too much in the sun." B. "Ay, madam: it is common." C. "A little more than kin, and less than kind." D. "I shall in all my best obey you, madam."
C. "A little more than kin, and less than kind."
(Second Treatise of Government) Which of the following sentences from the excerpt best supports the author's argument for majority rule? A. "Men being, as has been said, by nature, all free, equal, and independent, no one can be put out of this estate, and subjected to the political power of another, without his own consent." B. "If man in the state of nature be so free, as has been said; if he be absolute lord of his own person and possessions, equal to the greatest, and subject to no body, why will he part with his freedom?" C. "When any number of men have so consented to make one community or government, they are thereby presently incorporated, and make one body politic, wherein the majority have a right to act and conclude the rest." D. "This any number of men may do, because it injures not the freedom of the rest; they are left as they were in the liberty of the state of nature."
C. "When any number of men have so consented to make one community or government, they are thereby presently incorporated, and make one body politic, wherein the majority have a right to act and conclude the rest."
(Literary Focus The Enlightenment) Which of the following best represents a belief associated with the Enlightenment? A. Individuals can determine their own thoughts and actions. B. Rational observation is an important tool in pursuit of human thriving. C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B
C. Both A and B
(Literary Focus The Medieval Period) Aside from providing entertainment, which of the following responses best describes how epic poems influenced their audiences? A. Epic poems encouraged Anglo-Saxons to denounce violence and paganism and embrace Christian values. B. Epic poems were written down, influencing the population to become more literate. C. Epic poems inspired Anglo-Saxon warriors to imitate epic heroes and seek fame. D. Epic poems persuaded Anglo-Saxons to adopt the system of feudalism.
C. Epic poems inspired Anglo-Saxon warriors to imitate epic heroes and seek fame.
(Hamlet) Which of these sentences is most closely the central theme of this passage (Act 3, Scene i)? "To be, or not to be, that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing, end them. To die, to sleep—No more, and by a sleep to say we end The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to; 'tis a consummation Devoutly to be wish'd. To die, to sleep—To sleep, perchance to dream—ay, there's the rub, For in that sleep of death what dreams may come, When we have shuffled off this mortal coil, Must give us pause;" A. Hamlet is tired from incessant thinking and longs for rest. B. Hamlet hungers madly for revenge against his mother and the king. C. Hamlet is taking into consideration the pros and cons of suicide. D. Hamlet is expressing hope that the next life is more pleasant than this one.
C. Hamlet is taking into consideration the pros and cons of suicide.
(To Lucasta, Going to the Wars) What do the following lines (5-8) reveal about the speaker? "True, a new mistress now I chase,The first foe in the field;And with a stronger faith embraceA sword, a horse, a shield." A. He knows his beloved will be unhappy. B. He thinks his beloved will happily accommodate herself to his whims. C. His sense of honor is the foundation of his character. D. He is lying to his beloved in order to cheat with another woman.
C. His sense of honor is the foundation of his character.
(Literary Seminar Saying It with Satire) Which of the following is not mentioned as a way that writers might create satire? A. They may favor a method that includes a lot of exaggeration. B. In order to illustrate their stories, they would choose to use plenty of irony. C. It seems that they would employ logical reasoning as a potential manner for creating their stories. D. Many people would choose to use ridiculous statements in their narratives.
C. It seems that they would employ logical reasoning as a potential manner for creating their stories.
(Literary Focus The English Renaissance) Which of the following selections best explains why Shakespeare's works captivated audiences? A. Shakespeare was the first playwright in the world who wrote in the English language. B. Shakespeare hired the best and most renowned actors to perform in his plays. C. Shakespeare introduced themes in his work that the audience could relate to. D. Shakespeare was popular with the royal family and audiences felt obligated to support his work.
C. Shakespeare introduced themes in his work that the audience could relate to.
"A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" What do the following lines mainly reveal about the speaker's view of physical love (lines 20-24)? "But we by a love so much refined That our selves know not what it is, Inter-assured of the mind, Care less, eyes, lips, and hands to miss." A. That he has never experienced love. B. That he is careless about the welfare of his beloved. C. That it is less important than the union of minds. D. That he lost both of his hands.
C. That it is less important than the union of minds.
(Literary Focus The English Renaissance) What information does the following passage (paragraph 5) mainly reveal about the Renaissance? "Spanning the 14th and 17th centuries, the Renaissance was a vast artistic and cultural movement that started in Italy and spread across Europe. French for "rebirth," the Renaissance marks a period of time between the Middle Ages and the modern world in which there was renewed interest in the sciences and art. During this time, a movement called humanism began to take shape. In general, humanists relished new ideas and shared a lively interest in the affairs of the world." A. The Renaissance centered around humanism and its belief that the individual was more important than society. B. Only royals and aristocracy were interested in the new ideas that emerged during the Renaissance. C. The Renaissance had a strong cultural and historical impact on European society. D. Italy is credited with beginning the Renaissance movement because of its roots in classical Roman ideals.
C. The Renaissance had a strong cultural and historical impact on European society.
(Second Treatise of Government) Which statement about tyranny would the author most likely agree with? A. The people should violently depose a tyrannical ruler. B. The people must accept any action from a tyrannical ruler. C. The people must defend themselves, but may not attack their ruler. D. The people must vote for a new ruler if they are unhappy.
C. The people must defend themselves, but may not attack their ruler.
"A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" What is most likely the significance of the poet's choice of title? Answer choices for the above question A. To offer hollow reassurance to the woman he is abandoning. B. It is his speech from when he was his high school class valedictorian. C. The title tries to convey the strength of love to survive separation. D. To convince his lover not to mourn his imminent death.
C. The title tries to convey the strength of love to survive se
(Gulliver's Travels) What is most closely a theme of Part I, Chapter IV of Gulliver's Travels? A. Lilliput would be a considerably more peaceful place if their former king had not injured himself on an egg. B. The disagreements among groups within Lilliput are an even bigger deal than their conflict with the Blefuscudians. C. There are major wars taking place over disagreements that seem like they should be minor issues. D. No matter what size people are, they always have problems.
C. There are major wars taking place over disagreements that seem like they should be minor issues.
(The Canterbury Tales) How do they determine who will go into town to get supplies to move the treasure? A. They roll dice -- lowest number goes B. They play cards -- highest number goes C. They draw lots -- shortest one loses
C. They draw lots -- shortest one loses
(Gulliver's Travels) What does the following passage mainly reveal about the Lilliputians (paragraph 11)? "For as to what we have heard you affirm, that there are other kingdoms and states in the world inhabited by human creatures as large as yourself, our philosophers are in much doubt, and would rather conjecture that you dropped from the moon, or one of the stars; because it is certain, that a hundred mortals of your bulk would in a short time destroy all the fruits and cattle of his majesty's dominions: besides, our histories of six thousand moons make no mention of any other regions than the two great empires of Lilliput and Blefuscu." A. They want to align themselves with Gulliver because they think that they will need him to combat other humans who may come to their land. B. They do not trust Gulliver and believe that he may be plotting against them. C. They refuse to believe that there are other "giants" like Gulliver because it would be overwhelming to think of what danger more could pose. D. They think that he would have an easier time and be better received by the Blefuscudians.
C. They refuse to believe that there are other "giants" like Gulliver because it would be overwhelming to think of what danger more could pose.
(Sonnet 29) What is most likely the speaker's reason for altering the established rhyme scheme in the last two lines? A. It reflects his own change from negativity to positivity. B. It establishes three stanzas as the verse, and the last two lines as the chorus. C. To contrast and emphasize the statement in the last two lines. D. To reinforce at the end the grim mood established in the beginning.
C. To contrast and emphasize the statement in the last two lines.
(The Canterbury Tales) What does the Pardoner say is the root of all evil? A. women B. food C. greed
C. greed
(Sonnet 18) What are most closely the central themes of Sonnet 18? A. nature and man B. beauty and death C. love and immortality D. uncertainty and time
C. love and immortality
(A Modest Proposal) Which meaning of refinement most closely matches its meaning in the following passage (paragraph 17)? "A very worthy person, a true lover of his country, and whose virtues I highly esteem, was lately pleased, in discoursing on this matter, to offer a refinement upon my scheme." A. noun | the process of taking impurities out of a substance B. noun | an elegant behavior or mannerism C. noun | the improvement of something D. noun | a particularly elevated taste or style
C. noun | the improvement of something
(Literary Focus The Enlightenment) Enlightenment thinkers mainly believed that "Truth" was... A. discovered mainly by paying attention to one's emotions B. unchanging and written in stone C. obtainable by humans and worthy of careful study D. abstract and handed down from a higher power
C. obtainable by humans and worthy of careful study
(The Canterbury Tales) What does the young man buy from the apothecary? A. a knife B. shovel and rope C. poison
C. poison
(Literary Focus The Enlightenment) The following passage (paragraph 6) mainly suggests that Enlightenment thinkers believed... "The late eighteenth century was punctuated with social and political unrest, which influenced (and was influenced by) Enlightenment ideals. People wanted to think for themselves and have a say in how their governments functioned. This progress, some believed, meant that traditional structures, such as the monarchy, the privileged ruling class, and the political power of the Catholic Church, had to be removed. The clash between the new and the traditional violently erupted with the famous Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, which marked the beginning of the French Revolution. Although the Enlightenment-era revolutions were historic moments and successful in many ways, they did not always result in a more equal and free society. The French revolutionaries, for example, wanted to replace the monarchy with a government by the people, but violence continued throughout the 1790s, leading eventually to Napoleon Bonaparte crowning himself emperor in 1804." A. government was burdensome and unnecessary to a society B. all kings and queens had to be murdered in order to make progress C. traditional institutions' claims to authority were unfounded D. countries should be run by common people, such as farmers
C. traditional institutions' claims to authority were unfounded
(Gulliver's Travels) Which of the following adjectives best explains Gulliver's attitude toward the Lilliputians in paragraph 4 of Chapter I? A. enamored B. terrified C. unfazed D. amused
C. unfazed
(Literary Seminar Saying It with Satire) Which of the following quotations best explains the definition of satire? A. "Two Romans were particularly influential in establishing major forms of satire." B. "Because satire uses irony or sarcasm to make its point, it can sometimes be difficult to determine whether or not the writer is being serious." C. "The result may make an audience chuckle and realize that they, too, may be prone to this kind of thinking." D. "As such, the satire of a period can provide a window into the culture of the time, showing both the ideas that dominate the period and the voices that would challenge those ideas."
D. "As such, the satire of a period can provide a window into the culture of the time, showing both the ideas that dominate the period and the voices that would challenge those ideas."
(Literary Focus The Medieval Period) Which of the following quotes from the text provides the best description of the concept of chivalry? A. "The Christian church shaped the culture of medieval England, influencing all aspects of life: politics, warfare, education, business, art, literature, folkways, and recreation." B. "The knight usually goes on a quest and in the course of his adventures, undergoes a process of self-discovery and self improvement." C. "The epic hero is a man—women take a subordinate role in traditional epics—of high social status whose fate affects the destiny of his people." D. "The romance hero follows a strict code of conduct, demonstrating absolute loyalty to his king and an unwavering adherence to his oaths as well as exhibiting courtly manners toward women and protecting and aiding the defenseless."
D. "The romance hero follows a strict code of conduct, demonstrating absolute loyalty to his king and an unwavering adherence to his oaths as well as exhibiting courtly manners toward women and protecting and aiding the defenseless."
(Literary Focus The English Renaissance) The following passage (paragraph 7) adds to the development of the text mainly by suggesting that... "More than 400 years after his death, the poet and playwright is still said to be the world's favorite author. Shakespeare is beloved for both the characters he created and the language he used in his writing. His ability to absorb and transform different kinds of material, ranging from the political issues of his own time to events from Roman and English history, reflects humanist ideals." A. Shakespeare remains a respected writer whose work is enjoyed to this day B. Shakespeare had a great mastery over his character development and diction C. Shakespeare often infused his work with relevant issues of his time D. All of the above
D. All of the above
(Literary Focus The English Renaissance) Which quote from the text most likely explains Elizabeth I's popularity? A. "Many people celebrated Elizabeth I's ascension to the throne, which restored peace after Mary I's short, turbulent reign." B. "During her 45 years on the throne, she overcame numerous challenges that came from religious conflicts, political intrigue, and threats of war." C. "Additionally, Elizabeth supported a flourishing period of cultural achievement that came to be known as the English Renaissance." D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
(A Modest Proposal) Which of the following options best explains a positive outcome to the plan proposed? A. People will be less inclined to have children if they have to give them up at one year old to be eaten. B. Catholics will have more children if they can sell them for money, increasing Papal influence in Ireland. C. Ireland will be able to import less food if they have a source of food that comes directly from Irish men and women. D. Irish families will feel more invested in childcare.
D. Irish families will feel more invested in childcare.
(Second Treatise of Government) What information does the following passage (paragraph 3) mainly convey? "But though this be a state of liberty, yet it is not a state of licence: though man in that state have an uncontroulable liberty to dispose of his person or possessions, yet he has not liberty to destroy himself, or so much as any creature in his possession, but where some nobler use than its bare preservation calls for it. The state of nature has a law of nature to govern it, which obliges every one: and reason, which is that law, teaches all mankind, who will but consult it, that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions." A. Obtaining a license is necessary in order to dispose of possessions. B. Any restrictions on liberty should be viewed as unacceptable. C. Not having enough liberty will lead to destruction. D. Liberty must have reasonable limits.
D. Liberty must have reasonable limits.
(On Monsieur's Departure) What do lines 1-6 reveal about the speaker's love relationship? "I grieve, and dare not show my discontent;I love, and yet am forced to seem to hate;I do, yet dare not say I ever meant;I seem stark mute, yet inwardly do prate.I am, and not; I freeze and yet am burned,Since from myself another self I turned." A. She is in love with an enemy of the state. B. She has to pretend she loves someone for political reasons. C. She and her beloved are both committing adultery. D. She feels pressure to hide her love and heartbreak.
D. She feels pressure to hide her love and heartbreak.
(Hamlet) Which of the following best explains the Queen's attitude? A. She hopes to encourage Hamlet's insurgency B. She is painfully reminded by Hamlet's grief of her love for the dead king. C. She plans to figure out how to escape her current situation. D. She is loyal to her new husband and callous toward her son.
D. She is loyal to her new husband and callous toward her son.
(Gulliver's Travels) Which of these inferences about Gulliver and the Lilliputians is best supported by the excerpt from Chapter IV? A. Gulliver is eager to bring peace to the Lilliputians. B. The Lilliputians are trying to get rid of Gulliver since they are running out of food. C. Gulliver is becoming sympathetic to the Blefuscudian cause. D. The Lilliputians freed Gulliver in hopes he would fight for them.
D. The Lilliputians freed Gulliver in hopes he would fight for them.
(Literary Seminar Saying It with Satire) Which of the following inferences is best supported by the passage below (paragraph 6)? "Satire is not a new development and has been a popular style of writing used to challenge power since ancient times. The ancient Romans first used the word satire to refer to a specific style of poetry, and later began to apply it to a wider group of critical work. Two Romans were particularly influential in establishing major forms of satire. One was the poet Horace, whose satire criticized social vices and faux-pas in order to teach and educate through gentle humor. Juvenal, on the other hand, wrote satire that was a harsh criticism of social and political evils, less concerned with humor, and his form of satire attacked not just social structures, but also individuals." A. Satire is a new development. B. The Romans had no part in developing forms of satire. C. Horace used harsh criticism, while Juvenal used gentle humor. D. The Romans were influential in developing forms of satire.
D. The Romans were influential in developing forms of satire.
(Sonnet 73) Which of the following best summarizes the poem? A. The narrator is reflecting on the end of summer and the arrival of winter. B. The narrator is full of agony and fear at the thought of dying. C. The narrator is a young lover who feels his youth fading as autumn comes on. D. The narrator is an aging man who knows his death is imminent.
D. The narrator is an aging man who knows his death is imminent.
(A Modest Proposal) Which of the following inferences is best supported by this passage (paragraph 21)? "For first, as I have already observed, it would greatly lessen the number of Papists, with whom we are yearly over-run, being the principal breeders of the nation, as well as our most dangerous enemies, and who stay at home on purpose with a design to deliver the kingdom to the Pretender, hoping to take their advantage by the absence of so many good Protestants, who have chosen rather to leave their country, than stay at home and pay tithes against their conscience to an episcopal curate." A. The proposal claims that Protestants do not have enough children. B. The proposal claims that the Pope supports the proposition. C. The proposal argues that Papists would have more children. D. The proposal argues that the Papists have too many children.
D. The proposal argues that the Papists have too many children.
(Literary Focus The Enlightenment) "The Pursuit of Truth—Most Enlightenment philosophy centers on the idea of "Truth" and the work of humans to understand it. This is influenced by scientific progress and the development of the scientific method. Truth is not singular and does not come from a higher power. It is an abstract concept, but it is worthy of study. Through careful observation, experimentation, and logic, humans can better understand "Truth," and this understanding can improve the human condition. The study of truth involves many different fields of knowledge—the natural world, the human body, human behavior, the role of governments, and the formation of just societies." A. qualification B. fitness C. weather D. state of being
D. state of being
(Sonnet 18) What does the pronoun this most closely refer to in the passage below (lines 13-14)? "So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, So long lives this, and this gives life to thee." A. the speaker's love B. England C. the ability to see D. the poem itself
D. the poem itself
(The Canterbury Tales) The Pardoner is showing off real religious relics. True/False
False
Beowulf tells the story of a warrior named Beowulf. Beowulf comes to the aid of King Hrothgar, whose kingdom is being terrorized by a monster named Grendel. The courageous Beowulf uses his epic strength to kill Grendel and then slays Grendel's vengeful mother before returning home to Geatland. Beowulf later becomes the king of the Geats and rules for a peaceful fifty years. When a dragon begins to pose a threat to Geatland, Beowulf and his servant Wiglaf set off to defeat it. Beowulf succeeds in slaying the dragon but dies in the process.
Summary of Beowulf (no quiz on studysinc)
(The Canterbury Tales) The three men turn on each other and decide not to split the money evenly. True/False
True