English part 2 final exam
In the story "Pandora," which you read in lesson 1, objective 2, which of the following represents an allusion?
"That box is trouble with a capital T and that rhymes with P and that stands for. . .uh. . . for. . ."
simile
A comparison using "like" or "as"
Metaphor
A comparison without using like or as
Which of the following is punctuated correctly? -Although she was happy to help Jane knew that she would have to hurry. -Although, she was happy to help Jane knew that she would have to hurry. -Although she was happy to help Jane, knew that she would have to hurry. -Although she was happy to help, Jane knew that she would have to hurry.
Although she was happy to help, Jane knew that she would have to hurry.
What happens when Georyn uses his psychokinetic powers for the first time in front of the Imperials?
At first they are impressed, but then Kevan moves to kill him.
In "Remember Me," when the narrator finally does find his way home, he calls his mother, "Mother," to which she replies, "See? He does remember." How does he know that she is his mother?
He infers it from her reaction to him.
In "The Last Leaf," what is Old Behrman's reaction to Johnsy's preoccupation with the leaves?
He mocks Johnsy's obsession with the leaves and thinks it is ridiculous.
Which of the following is a sentence fragment? The baby elephant was taking a bath. Last Monday, before the huge snowstorm. We went straight to see the elephants. I took Sally to the zoo.
Last Monday, before the huge snowstorm.
Which of the following is punctuated correctly? -Mary quickly left the papers, on her desk and ran to catch the elevator. -Mary quickly left the papers on her desk and ran to catch the elevator. -Mary, quickly left the papers on her desk and ran to catch the elevator. -Mary quickly left the papers on her desk, and ran to catch the elevator.
Mary quickly left the papers on her desk and ran to catch the elevator.
In "Somebody's Son," where is David's home?
Maryland
assonance
Repetition of vowel sounds
In "Promises," which is not one of the empty promises Diane told Tracy? She promised to finish her part of the project. She promised to go to Tracy's party. She promised to invite Tracy to her party. She promised to go to the movies with Tracy.
She promised to invite Tracy to her party.
In the story, "Promises," why did Diane open Tracy's gift last?
She saved it for last, because it looked the most expensive.
Which of the following bests describes the main theme in "Pandora"?
There is always hope.
A comedian would most often give which of the following? an informative speech an entertaining speech a persuasive speech
an entertaining speech
What is a preface?
an introduction written by the author of the novel
I would like to pay you a _________ and tell you how wonderful the meal was. compliment complement
compliment
Which of the following is a conjunctive adverb? but consequently and because
consequently
After the passing of my father, there was no _____________ that anyone could give me. ruefully dissent stagnation consolation
consolation
true/false Evrek and Elana's father will do all they can to rescue Elana, even if it means risking disclosure.
false
true/false If Evrek were to be captured, most likely Elana and her father would use their powers to subdue the invaders and rescue Evrek.
false
true/false In "Hamish Mactavish is Eating a Bus," Hamis Mactavish finishes eating the bus.
false
true/false In "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou, the bird sings because it is happy.
false
true/false In "The Charmer," that you read in lesson 9, although Zackary was a charmer, he was also a really good kid who never got into any trouble.
false
true/false In "The Necklace," which you read in lesson 8, Mathilde is born into a wealthy family, but she loses everything.
false
true/false In "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas," most of the people in Omelas do not know about the child who is suffering in the dark basement room.
false
true/false In "The Ransom of Red Chief," the kidnapped boy's father writes a note to the two kidnappers saying that his neighbors are devastated that the boy has been kidnapped.
false
true/false In a speech, it's not necessary to state at the beginning of your speech what the purpose of your speech is, because it's nice to surprise your audience and give them clues as to what the speech is about as you go along.
false
true/false In third person limited omniscient point of view, the reader does not know any of the thoughts and feelings of any of the characters.
false
true/false Jarel tells Elana that she will need courage because the Research Center's research will be quite painful.
false
true/false Martin Luther King dreamed that Missouri would be "transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice."
false
true/false The best kind of people for the Service are those who are unemotional and unaffected by what happens to Younglings.
false
true/false The most important thing one must have in order to use the Shield is love.
false
true/false You should never focus on one person at any time in your speech.
false
Which of the following is a transitional word or phrase that indicates that you are adding to a previous thought? in fact moreover subsequently in reality
moreover
According to the spelling rules, which of the following is correct? niether neither
neither
Tabitha was a bit offended by the __________________ way the man on the street treated her; he spoke to her as though she did not understand life as well as he did.
patronizing
What can we infer are the small red capsules that Elana's father and Evrek have as a last resort to prevent disclosure?
poison or something else deadly
These lines speak of "the vulture." In the discussion material, we mentioned that "the vulture" refers to what character or creature in "The Firebringer"?
the eagle
Which of the following bests describes the main theme in "Pandora"? love conquers all don't be too curious; it can cause problems how misery and sorrow came to the Earth there is always hope
there is always hope
What is the meaning of the word ominous?
threatening; sinister
Which of the following is a transitional word or phrase that shows cause and effect? similarly and before thus
thus
The Imperials do not have any untreated diseases in their civilization.
true
true/false A colon may be used to introduce a list after a grammatically complete clause.
true
true/false At the end of "Hamish MacTavish Is Eating a Bus," that you read in lesson 9, we can infer that the relationship between Warren and Chase, although not perfect, will get better.
true
true/false Avoid chewing gum when giving a speech.
true
true/false Elana and her father use drugs to help prepare Georyn for his mission.
true
true/false If the Invaders found out that the Andrecians had a weapon they did not understand, such as psychic powers, they would leave immediately.
true
true/false In "Hamish MacTavish is Eating a Bus," Warren thinks that Chase is going to do his oral presentation on Hamish MacTavish.
true
true/false In "The Charmer," Winnifred's daughter Stephanie is a charmer like Zackary.
true
true/false In "The Fallen Angel," we can infer that Sam Angeli is actually the devil.
true
true/false In "The Necklace," it is ironic that Mathilde's desire to look rich leads to her poverty.
true
true/false In "The Necklace," the necklace is a symbol of a lifestyle that Mathilde wants but is actually empty and worthless.
true
true/false In Enchantress from the Stars, Ilura looks like the people on Andrecia.
true
true/false It's always a good idea to write an outline for a speech that you give.
true
true/false Jarel plans to send both Georyn and Elana to the Research Center together so that they might comfort each other.
true
true/false Jarel's civilization is so advanced scientifically that they no longer have faith in anything they cannot see.
true
true/false Revising is part of the post-writing process.
true
true/false The men at the bonfire do not view Elana in the way that Georyn and his brothers did.
true
true/false The methods that they use to prepare Georyn are similar to those used to train agents in the Academy.
true
true/false The more time Jarel spends on Andrecia, the less proud he is to be a member of the Empire.
true
true/false Transitions help the reader understand a text better, because they move the reader from one idea to the next.
true
true/false When Georyn and Terwyn met the dark figure for the first time, Georyn demonstrated his ability to think fast under pressure.
true
true/false Your concluding paragraph should tie everything in your essay together.
true
Which of the following is a transitional word or phrase that is used to generalize? therefore in fact typically nevertheless
typically
To which structural genres do "The Firebringer" and "Prometheus" belong?
"The Firebringer" is a short story; "Prometheus" is a poem.
In "The Most Dangerous Game" from lesson 1, objective 3, who is the antagonist?
General Zaroff
Which of the brothers is more realistic and believes that the dangers are real and they may not be able to overcome them?
Georyn
"The writer often uses 'big' words incorrectly and/or the word choice is 'blah' and unoriginal. There is nothing interesting here." If a text's word choice could be described in the above way, what score would it receive?
1
How many syllables does a haiku typically have?
17
"The text has an introduction and conclusion although they might not effectively draw in the reader or tie everything together." If a text's organization could be described in this way, how would you score it?
3
personification
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
What do the men at the bonfire have?
A human sacrifice for the dragon
allusion
A reference to another work of literature, person, or event
Onomatopoeia
A word that imitates the sound it represents.
Which of the following lines from "Frodo's Song in Bree" contains a simile? And the cow came capering like a deer, and bundled him into the Moon, and a dish ran up with the spoon. While his horses galloped up in rear,
And the cow came capering like a deer
Which letter on the plot diagram corresponds to rising action?
B
Which letter on the plot diagram corresponds to climax?
C
Which letter on the plot diagram corresponds to falling action?
D
Put the following statements in the order in which they occur in the novel: A.Georyn halts a mass of rock in the air. B.Jarel neutralizes the stunner on Georyn. C.Elana runs in front of the "dragon." D.Georyn moves a stunner through the air.
DBCA
"The Awakening" refers to the awakening that which character has in this chapter?
Elana
When Terwyn and Georyn meet the two cloaked figures in the forest, they are able to use psychokinesis to prevent the cloaked figures from taking the two cups. One of the figures then throws back his hood to reveal that it is actually the Starwatcher. Who can we infer is the second cloaked figure?
Evrek
Who was the dark ominous figure that Georyn and Terwyn met in the woods?
Evrek
What allusions did Zackary make in his dramatic apologies?
He alluded to The Prodigal Son.
In The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street, what happens to Pete van Horn?
He is shot and killed.
After reading through the story, "The Charmer," and everything you know about Zackary, what can you infer is the true reason why he wouldn't visit Lizzie in the hospital?
He was too selfish.
In "The Necklace," what is the main irony of the story?
In "The Necklace," what is the main irony of the story?
Who saves Georyn from being killed?
Jarel
When Georyn was captured, what happened to the stone?
Jarel took it to use it as a paperweight.
In "The Birthday Box," why does Katie's mother call V. Louise the "great white shark"?
Louise dressed all in white and used lots of needles on Katie's mother.
In the story, "The Charmer," what was Zackary's nickname for Winnifred?
Posie
Alliteration
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
What is the one request for herself that Elana makes of Jarel?
She asks him to not leave her stunned.
In the prologue of Enchantress from the Stars, why does Elana say that there might be "distortions in [her] favor"?
She is objectively describing how others may have viewed her.
In the story, "The Charmer," as an adult, what does Winnifred realize about her own life?
She is repeating the mistakes of her parents with her own child.
In "Remember Me," what can you infer about the princess the narrator is to marry?
She is the enchantress who made him lose his memory.
How does Elana first demonstrate psychokinesis to Jarel?
She moves a stunner through the air.
In "Promises," which is not one of the empty promises Diane told Tracy?
She promised to invite Tracy to her party.
In the story "Promises," why did Diane open Tracy's gift last?
She saved it for last because it looked like it was the most expensive.
What do the invaders think of the Andrecians?
The Andrecians are not people
denotation
The dictionary definition of a word
Why did the "dragon" stop moving?
The man operating "the dragon" stopped it when he saw the rock halt in the air.
Which of the following is punctuated correctly? -The sun is shining brightly on the snow, however, the cold temperatures are preventing the snow from thawing. -The sun is shining brightly on the snow. however, the cold temperatures are preventing the snow from thawing. -The sun is shining brightly on the snow however; the cold temperatures are preventing the snow from thawing. -The sun is shining brightly on the snow; however, the cold temperatures are preventing the snow from thawing.
The sun is shining brightly on the snow; however, the cold temperatures are preventing the snow from thawing.
Which line contains onomatopoeia? The vorpal blade went snicker-snack! He want galumping back He left it dead, and with its head One, two! One two! And through and through
The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!
The word, audience, in SPAM means....
To whom will you be giving your speech?
Which of the following is the best example of a theme from "The Fallen Angel"?
True friends are there when you most need them
In "Hamish Mactavish is Eating a Bus," who is Chase's hero?
Warren
What of the following best describes why Warren admires Hamish Mactavish so much? -Warren is amazed that anyone could eat something that massive and full of metal and rubber. -Warren thinks Hamish could be president because the president has never done something that incredible. -Warren thinks Hamish would be great to market and use in advertising to make money. -Warren admires the fact that Hamish is completely ordinary, but he chooses to do something extraordinary.
Warren admires the fact that Hamish is completely ordinary, but he chooses to do something extraordinary.
In the story, "Hamish Mactavish is Eating a Bus," what is the main reason why Warren doesn't like his brother Chase?
Warren feels like Chase is always better than him.
The word, purpose, in SPAM means....
What are you trying to accomplish? Why are you giving your speech?
The word, method, in SPAM means....
What techniques will you use to convey your message effectively?
In "The Charmer," why did Winnifred's mother yell, "Too late! Too late!" when she became senile?
When Zackary's parents finally stopped giving in to his charm, it was too late to change him.
The word, setting, in SPAM means....
When and where will you be presenting your speech?
Which of the following is the topic of "The Letter A"?
a boy with cerebral palsy who makes his first controlled movement
elation
a feeling of great joy or pride
enigma
a puzzle; a mystery
scruples
a strong belief about right and wrong
myriad
a very large number
What do the men at the bonfire view Elana to be?
a witch
cliche
a worn-out idea or overused expression
Making connections is done during which stage of the reading process? post-reading reading pre-reading all of the above
all of the above
According to the "Common Transitional Words and Phrases" chart, which of the following is a transitional word that is used to compare? thus besides so also
also
Sarah was very pleasant, and so I thought she was _______________.
amiable
Based on the connotation of the words, which item has a higher monetary value? an old vase an antique vase
an antique vase
What does the Starwatcher ask the brothers to obtain for him?
an enchanted disc
Which of the following does Georyn not see during his test? an image of Terwyn being killed a sphere a hideous snarling beast crowds of people
an image of Terwyn being killed
What is a prologue?
an introduction to the novel that introduces the novel and its plot, sometimes narrated by the main character
The work in the fields was __________; it required great effort and was very difficult.
arduous
Which of the following is a transitional word or phrase that is used to emphasize a point? namely as a matter of fact likewise for this reason
as a matter of fact
Why do the Imperials look like "monstrous, bloated creatures with glistening skin and shy faceless heads"?
because they are wearing special protective suits
ere
before
naïve
believing or trusting everything
At the end of the chapter, "The Sacrifice," what does Elana decide she must do in order to save the mission?
break the Oath
When Elana and Jarel first begin speaking, how does he assume she means to get the Imperials to leave?
by using more advanced weapons
rash
careless with little thought to the result
According to the spelling rules, which of the following is correct? comfortable comfortible
comfortable
All the beauty and goodness of Omelas.... ....is based on good fortune ....completely depends on the suffering of one child ....was earned through hardwork and determination .....is magically bestowed because of the goodness of the people
completely depends on the suffering of one child
Based on the context in this sentence, what is the meaning of the italicized word?"Land sakes," said Dora. "Real bossy they are. I've a good mind not to send them anything. I don't dast send them more ham. Calvin would notice if any more is gone."
dare
According to the spelling rules, which of the following is correct? deceive decieve
deceive
The _________ of the medication is starting to wear off. effect affect
effect
What kind of argument appeals to the reader's sense of right and wrong?
ethical
anguish
extreme distress
rapture
extreme joy
In "The Letter A," Christy had always favored using his left foot before he wrote the letter "A."
false
When writing for an audience of children, good word choice would be to use the same language you would use when writing for your teacher.
false
true/false A colon may be used directly after a verb.
false
true/false According to Elana's father, a belief is only worth dying for if it reflects a mature understanding of the universe and truth.
false
true/false After seeing Georyn's power, the Imperials decide to send an army instead of colonists to Andrecia.
false
true/false At the end of "The Necklace," Mathilde's friend is amazed at how little Mathilde has changed in ten years.
false
true/false Dr. Angelou did not know Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but she respects him greatly.
false
true/false Elana thinks that if the colonists find out who she is, they will be more inclined to believe in Georyn's powers.
false
true/false There are no copyright dates on Websites.
false
true/false Your concluding paragraph should introduce new, exciting details that are sometimes the opposite of other arguments you have made.
false
true/false A simile cannot be a cliché.
false
What point of view was used in "The Revolt of the Evil Fairies"?
first person
"Father is an awfully good psychologist, and ordinarily he is expert in managing people, so it's hard to believe that he failed to foresee how I'd react. But, of course, after that kind of buildup, I was more anxious to see the village than ever, as who wouldn't be?" What is this passage an example of?
foreshadowing
What do the Andrecian men decide to do with Elana and Georyn?
give them to the dragon
What does Elana tell Georyn that he must do to succeed in his quest?
give up something
peril
great or extreme danger or risk
How does Georyn divert the men so that Elana can take off the Emblem to hide it?
he tries to escape
In "The Gift of the Magi," what does Della sell to buy Jim's gift?
her hair
The poem asks the question, "What was thy pity's recompense?" For whom did Prometheus have pity? "What was thy pity's recompense?A silent suffering, and intense;The rock, the vulture, and the chain,All that the proud can feel of pain,The agony they do not show,The suffocating sense of woe,Which speaks but in its loneliness,And then is jealous lest the skyShould have a listener, nor will sighUntil its voice is echoless."
humanity
The magician performed an ___________.
illusion
In the chapter, "The Awakening," what is the one thing that Elana's father says that a maturing species must have?
independence
intriguing
interesting
An _______ conflict occurs between inner forces and characters.
internal
An ____________ conflict occurs between characters and inner forces. internal external
internal
Where would you typically find a thesis statement?
introduction
I answered the phone and called, "Dad, ______ for you!" it's its
it's
The cat chased _________ tail. its it's
its
The horse reared on _______ hind legs. it's its
its
What do the brothers do after learning that Elana and her father are teaching them through their encounters with the dark figure in the woods?
keep meeting the dark figure in the woods and know that Elana and her father are setting up the encounters
I asked her to ________________ down the heavy bags. lie lay
lay
I was so tired that I just wanted to _________________ down. lie lay
lie
clamor
loud noise
When he is freed and approaching the "dragon," what does Georyn first use his psychokinetic powers to do?
move a weapon through the air
Based on the connotative meanings, which word is more negative?Mary _________ her husband to take out the trash. nagged reminded
nagged
As the player dribbled by, a member of the opposing team shoved him in a way that was so obvious that it was called a(n) ______________ foul. invulnerable flagrant naïve consolation
naïve
Is the following statement ironic? "Elana knows she must prevent disclosure at all costs."
no
When was Tracy's birthday party?
on July Fourth
Why is it difficult for Agents to practice using their shields?
one must be faced with a real challenge
protégé
one whose career is furthered by a person of experience
What is another name for in-text citations?
parenthetical citations
In the preface, we learn that in Enchantress from the Stars three different ______ appear.
peoples
The narrator of "The Revolt of the Evil Fairies" from lesson 2, objective 3 is unable to play Prince Charming because of which conflict?
person versus society
The report related to the subject at hand, so it was _______________.
pertinent
puissant
powerful, mighty
feigned
pretended; not genuine
docile
quiet and easily taught or influenced
According to the spelling rules, which of the following is correct? recieve receive
receive
What is the definition of the word ruddy? to use or spend to conquer or defeat red or reddish to appear massive and often unclear
red or reddish
A doll cannot reason and experience emotional feelings, so it is not ________________.
sentient
lustrous
shiny; glossy
fervent
showing great intensity, feeling, or enthusiasm
stoic
showing little emotion
Choose the correct possessive form for "sister-in-law." What she possesses is a hobby. sister-in-law's hobby sister's-in-law hobby
sister-in-law's hobby
paradox
something that contains two opposite arguments
Mary wasn't quite sure what the correct answer was. "Africa?" she ___________________.
speculated
In "The Firebringer," is Zeus a static or dynamic character?
static
I received some lovely new __________________ for my birthday.
stationery
When the "specimens" arrive at the Research Center, what will be the scientists' main focus?
studying the specimens' minds
The word recompense means "reward." What does Lord Byron say was Prometheus' recompense?
suffering
What does Tony Hawk think people would be surprised to learn?
that he knows a lot about computers
What is Georyn's greatest fear when he is captured?
that he will reveal who Elana is
In The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street, who can you infer is making the lights go on and off?
the aliens
To whom is the novel Enchantress from the Stars dedicated?
the author's mother
zenith
the highest point
gist
the main point
When citing an Internet article that has no clear author in your bibliography, what should you begin with in the works cited entry?
the name of the article
facet
the polished flat surface of a gem
Which of the following best describes the topic of "Pandora"?
the story of how misery and sorrow came to Earth
Which point of view involves an outside narrator who relates the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters?
third person omniscient
What is the correct definition of the word loom?
to appear massive and often unclear
evade
to avoid or escape
ostracize
to banish or exclude
Why does Elana run in front of the "dragon"?
to die rather than risk disclosure
waver
to feel doubt or lose determination
indulge
to give into a desire
blanch
to turn pale
assail
to violently attack
There were _______ many people to play hopscotch. too to two
too
Based on the context in this sentence, what is the meaning of the italicized word?"I have the perfect remedy for your cold," she said. "It will make you feel much better."
treatment
exultant
triumphantly happy
inexplicable
unexplainable
esoteric
unusual; understood by only a specific group
Early in the morning, we all _________ to eat breakfast. want wants
want
There _________ black and white dogs running through the house. were we're
were
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