Module 2 Pretest
however
Read the following sentence and answer the question that follows. Mrs. Harmon plans to mow her lawn and plant her garden this weekend; __________, she has to go to the nursery first to get seeds and topsoil. Which word best completes the passage above? (5 points) also because however nonetheless
glass and plastic bottles
Read the following sentence and answer the question that follows. The recycling program in Marionville takes bundled newspapers, crushed aluminum cans, __________, and mixed paper and cardboard. Which phrase best completes the sentence above? (5 points) glass and plastic bottles bottles of plastic or glass bottles that are either glass or plastic glass bottles and plastic bottles
Romans were very particular in their dining habits. They reclined on "special couches" (Phin 429).
Romans preferred communal meals. They ate with their right hands, and they did not use many utensils. The Romans almost always dined while reclining on special couches designed for the purpose. Which is an example of proper MLA citation of a direct quotation from this passage? (5 points) Romans preferred to eat with "their right hands" and recline on "special couches." (Phin, 429) Romans used only "their right hands," (Phin) few utensils, and reclined on couches while they ate (429). Romans were very particular about their "special couches" and used only the right hand to dine (429). Romans were very particular in their dining habits. They reclined on "special couches" (Phin 429).
affected
That speech _____ me in a way I did not expect. Which word should go in the blank? (5 points) effect affect effected affected
The book may be introductory, but it can satisfy a scholar.
The phrases "sound lines" and "amply provides" help make which argument? (5 points) The book may be introductory, but it can satisfy a scholar. The book may be introductory, but it includes everything important. The book may be scholarly, but it is easy to understand. The book may be scholarly, but it is more affordable than most.
That Mr. Utterson will be involved in violence
What may the mention of the Cain and Abel story in the quote in the second paragraph foreshadow? (5 points) That Mr. Utterson will be involved in violence That Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield are actually brothers That this will be a story about Mr. Utterson's sin and forgiveness That Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield are two parts of a trinity of characters
Matter-of-fact but impressed
Which phrase best describes the tone of this passage? (5 points) Enthusiastic but skeptical Matter-of-fact but impressed Neutral but concerned Supportive but doubtful
"As in Beckett's play,"
Which phrase from this passage expresses that there is a similarity between Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead and Waiting for Godot? (5 points) "draws on two previous theatrical works:" "'in other parts of the castle where Hamlet is set." "As in Beckett's play," "These same two characters were also featured"
He wants to convince readers that Buddhism is worth studying.
in the first paragraph, why does the author write that Buddhism has "serenity, assurance and power"? (5 points) He wants to convince readers that Buddhism is worth studying. He wants to convince readers that Buddhism is a daunting subject. He wants to show that Buddhists are worthy opponents. He wants to show that Buddhists consider themselves important.
" what these two could see in each other"
Which line from the text implies that the men were unlikely friends? (5 points) "counted them the chief jewel of each week" " what these two could see in each other" "put the greatest store by these excursions" "even resisted the calls of business"
A social worker in a large city
Which of these types of people would most likely share Mr. Utterson's point of view about humanity? (5 points) A social worker in a large city A teacher in an exclusive private school A lawyer working for a large corporation A police officer in a small rural community
Readers will use Hodous's work to help them convert Buddhists to Christianity.
A missionary no less than a professional student of Buddhism needs to approach that religion with a real appreciation of what it aims to do for its people and does do. No one can come into contact with the best that Buddhism offers without being impressed by its serenity, assurance and power. Professor Hodous has written this volume on Buddhism in China out of the ripe experience and continuing studies of sixteen years of missionary service in Foochow, the chief city of Fukien Province, China, one of the important centers of Buddhism. His local studies were supplemented by the results of broader research and study in northern China. No other available writer on the subject has gone so far as he in reproducing the actual thinking of a trained Buddhist mind in regard to the fundamentals of religion. At the same time he has taken pains to exhibit and to interpret the religious life of the peasant as affected by Buddhism. He has sought to be absolutely fair to Buddhism, but still to express his own conviction that the best that is in Buddhism is given far more adequate expression in Christianity. The purpose of each volume in this series is impressionistic rather than definitely educational. They are not textbooks for the formal study of Buddhism, but introductions to its study. They aim to kindle interest and to direct the activity of the awakened student along sound lines. For further study each volume amply provides through directions and literature in the appendices. It seeks to help the student to discriminate, to think in terms of a devotee of Buddhism when he compares that religion with Christianity. It assumes, however, that Christianity is the broader and deeper revelation of God and the world of today. Buddhism in China undoubtedly includes among its adherents many high-minded, devout, and earnest souls who live an idealistic life. Christianity ought to make a strong appeal to such minds, taking from them none of the joy or assurance or devotion which they possess, but promoting a deeper, better balanced interpretation of the active world, a nobler conception of God, a stronger sense of sinfulness and need, and a truer idea of the full meaning of incarnation and revelation. in the passage, which of the following statements does the author infer? (5 points) Readers will use Hodous's work as a guide to begin practicing Buddhism. Readers will use Hodous's work as a guide to the differences in world religions. Readers will use Hodous's work to help them convert Buddhists to Christianity. Readers will use Hodous's work to help them deconstruct Buddhist beliefs.
Controversy, debates, believe
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which is a frequent source of controversy in public debates, says that "a well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." The controversy stems from the fact that some Americans feel that the Second Amendment guarantees all citizens the absolute right to own firearms, while others believe that some restrictions on gun ownership are consistent with the Second Amendment. Which of the following lists of words from this passage indicates the author's intention? (5 points) Controversy, debates, believe Amendment, Constitution, citizens Frequent, public, necessary Absolute, firearms, restrictions
To inform the reader about stage adaptations of Shakespeare's characters.
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Tom Stoppard's play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, draws on two previous theatrical works: Shakespeare's Hamlet and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead follows the "off-stage" exploits of two minor characters from Hamlet, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. While the two main characters in Stoppard's play occasionally make brief appearances in "Hamlet," as scripted in Shakespeare's original tragedy, the majority of the play takes place in other parts of the castle where Hamlet is set. While "off stage" in this way, the characters resemble the main characters in the absurdist Waiting for Godot. As in Beckett's play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern pass the time by impersonating other characters, engaging in word play, and remaining silent for long periods of time. These same two characters were also featured in a parody of Hamlet, the short comic play by W. S. Gilbert entitled Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Gilbert's play makes Rosencrantz and Guildenstern into central characters and alters the storyline of Hamlet. What is the author's purpose in this passage? (5 points) To inform the reader about stage adaptations of Shakespeare's characters. To convince the reader that Shakespeare's writing is out of date today. To persuade the reader to explore more works by Shakespeare and others. To question the reader about current understandings of Shakespeare's writing.
theatrical adaptations of Shakespeare's characters
Tom Stoppard's play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, draws on two previous theatrical works: Shakespeare's Hamlet and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead follows the "off-stage" exploits of two minor characters from Hamlet, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. While the two main characters in Stoppard's play occasionally make brief appearances in "Hamlet," as scripted in Shakespeare's original tragedy, the majority of the play takes place in other parts of the castle where Hamlet is set. While "off stage" in this way, the characters resemble the main characters in the absurdist Waiting for Godot. As in Beckett's play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern pass the time by impersonating other characters, engaging in word play, and remaining silent for long periods of time. These same two characters were also featured in a parody of Hamlet, the short comic play by W. S. Gilbert entitled Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Gilbert's play makes Rosencrantz and Guildenstern into central characters and alters the storyline of Hamlet. The author of this passage is describing (5 points) intellectual arguments about Shakespeare's characters misunderstood representations of Shakespeare's characters problematic depictions of Shakespeare's characters theatrical adaptations of Shakespeare's characters
They do not understand why the men are friends.
What do other people think of Mr. Utterson's friendship with Mr. Enfield? (5 points) They think the two men together are dangerous. They do not understand why the men are friends. They like seeing two older men staying in contact. They rarely take notice of other people's lives.
He does not judge others.
What does the passage reveal about Mr. Utterson's character? (5 points) He does not judge others. He is moved to anger easily. He is impatient with others. He is estranged from his family.
To make the reader understand Mr. Utterson
What is the author's purpose in this passage? (5 points) To make the reader dislike Mr. Enfield To make the reader understand Mr. Utterson To make the reader afraid of Mr. Utterson To make the reader recognize Mr. Enfield
"His affections, like ivy, were the growth of time."
Which line from the text shows that Mr. Utterson took it slowly when making friends? (5 points) "That was the lawyer's way." "No doubt the feat was easy to Mr. Utterson." "His affections, like ivy, were the growth of time." "He never marked a shade of change in his demeanour."
Mr. Utterson had an unusual friendship with Mr. Enfield.
Which of the following is the strongest example of a summary for this passage? (5 points) Mr. Enfield had never met anyone as annoying as Mr. Utterson. Mr. Utterson represented Mr. Enfield only for the money. Mr. Enfield had planned to destroy Mr. Utterson's career. Mr. Utterson had an unusual friendship with Mr. Enfield.
"Christianity ought to make a strong appeal to such minds, taking from them none of the joy or assurance or devotion which they possess, but promoting a deeper, better balanced interpretation of the active world, a nobler conception of God, a stronger sense of sinfulness and need, and a truer idea of the full meaning of incarnation and revelation."
Which sentence best demonstrates the author's opinion of Christian missionary work in China? (5 points) "Christianity ought to make a strong appeal to such minds, taking from them none of the joy or assurance or devotion which they possess, but promoting a deeper, better balanced interpretation of the active world, a nobler conception of God, a stronger sense of sinfulness and need, and a truer idea of the full meaning of incarnation and revelation." "It seeks to help the student to discriminate, to think in terms of a devotee of Buddhism when he compares that religion with Christianity." "At the same time he has taken pains to exhibit and to interpret the religious life of the peasant as affected by Buddhism." "No one can come into contact with the best that Buddhism offers without being impressed by its serenity, assurance and power."
