1. Why is “Shooting an Elephant” by George Orwell classified as a reflective essay? (1 point)
It discusses events that happened during Orwellʼs lifetime.
It describes Orwellʼs feelings about personal experiences.
It reflects the ideas of society at the time it was written.
2. Which sentence from “Shooting an Elephant” is an example of irony? (1 point)
“As a police oicer I was an obvious target and was baited whenever it seemed safe to do so.”
“As for the job I was doing, I hated it more bitterly than I can perhaps make clear.”
“The owner was furious, but was only an Indian and could do nothing.”
Decide if the quotation marks are used correctly.
3. Have you ever read the story “A Rose for Emily”? (1 point)
correct
incorrect
Decide if the quotation marks are used correctly.
4. G.C. Lichtenburg observed, “To do exactly the opposite is also a form of imitation. (1 point)
correct
incorrect
Decide if the quotation marks are used correctly.
5. “I never want to go camping again”! exclaimed Melissa. (1 point)
correct
incorrect
Choose the meaning of the bolded word in the question.
6. Everyone appreciated the brevity of the lecture. (1 point)
courageousness
timing
content
briefness