1. Which best describes the setting at the beginning of the story? Select the correct answers from the lists.
The setting of the story is a-------in the -------
Forest
Road
Park
early part of the evening
beginning of the day
middle of the night
2. Use paragraph 1 from “Dusk” to answer the question. Which phrases give a sense of the time of day? Select the two correct answers.
A. half-light
B. wide emptiness
C. moving silently
D. faint moonlight
E. dotted unobtrusively
3. Use the story “The Open Window” to answer this question. How does the setting influence Mr. Nuttel’s expectations about the interaction he is about to have?
A. He expects the surroundings to be isolating and depressing.
B. He is reminded of a conversation with his sister and expects to meet someone like her.
C. He does not expect the visit among strangers to have much value.
D. He expects the country people to be unsophisticated and foolish.
4. Use the excerpt from the story “The Open Window” to answer the question. How does the room shape Nuttel’s assumptions about the strangers who live here?
A. He assumes Mrs. Sappleton must either be married or widowed.
B. He assumes the young lady has invented Mrs. Sappleton.
C. He assumes Mrs. Sappleton will hold him to high standards.
D. He assumes the young lady is trying to coax him to fall in love with her aunt.
5. Use the excerpt from the story “The Open Window” to answer the question. What assumption does Nuttel make about the setting in this moment?
A. He assumes his sister would have told him about the aunt’s tragedy.
B. He assumes a country tragedy will turn out to be charming and amusing.
C. He assumes the niece is a stranger to the area, like him.
D. He assumes nothing too tragic could happen here.
1. The setting of the story is a forest and the middle of the night.
2. A. half-light
D. faint moonlight
3. D. He expects the country people to be unsophisticated and foolish.
4. B. He assumes the young lady has invented Mrs. Sappleton.
5. B. He assumes a country tragedy will turn out to be charming and amusing.
1. The setting of the story is a forest in the early part of the evening.
2. The phrases that give a sense of the time of day are A. half-light and D. faint moonlight.
3. The setting influences Mr. Nuttel's expectations about the interaction he is about to have because he expects the country people to be unsophisticated and foolish.
4. The room shapes Nuttel's assumptions about the strangers who live there because he assumes the young lady has invented Mrs. Sappleton.
5. Nuttel assumes nothing too tragic could happen here in this moment.
1. To determine the correct answer to this question, we need to analyze the options provided and consider what details are given in the story's beginning. The options for the setting are Forest, Road, and Park, while the options for the time of day are early part of the evening, beginning of the day, and middle of the night.
To find the answer, we need to refer to the story's beginning. Look for any descriptions or clues that can help identify the setting and time of day. Pay attention to key details mentioned by the author.
2. To answer this question, we need to refer to paragraph 1 of the story "Dusk" and identify the phrases that indicate the time of day. The options are A. half-light, B. wide emptiness, C. moving silently, D. faint moonlight, and E. dotted unobtrusively.
Read paragraph 1 and look for any phrases that describe the lighting, brightness, or atmosphere that can indicate the time of day. Take note of any descriptive words or phrases that give a sense of the lighting conditions or level of darkness.
3. To answer this question, we need to refer to the story "The Open Window" and consider how the setting influences Mr. Nuttel's expectations about the interaction he is about to have. The options are A. He expects the surroundings to be isolating and depressing, B. He is reminded of a conversation with his sister and expects to meet someone like her, C. He does not expect the visit among strangers to have much value, and D. He expects the country people to be unsophisticated and foolish.
Analyze the story and look for any details in the setting that might give clues about Mr. Nuttel's expectations. Consider any mentions of the environment, location, or atmosphere that might shape his assumptions.
4. To answer this question, we need to refer to the excerpt from the story "The Open Window" and analyze how the room shapes Nuttel's assumptions about the strangers who live there. The options are A. He assumes Mrs. Sappleton must either be married or widowed, B. He assumes the young lady has invented Mrs. Sappleton, C. He assumes Mrs. Sappleton will hold him to high standards, and D. He assumes the young lady is trying to coax him to fall in love with her aunt.
Read the excerpt carefully and look for any descriptions of the room or its contents that may give insights into Nuttel's assumptions about the people who live there. Pay attention to any thoughts or observations he shares that relate to the room.
5. To answer this question, we need to refer to the excerpt from the story "The Open Window" and consider Nuttel's assumptions about the setting in that particular moment. The options are A. He assumes his sister would have told him about the aunt's tragedy, B. He assumes a country tragedy will turn out to be charming and amusing, C. He assumes the niece is a stranger to the area, like him, and D. He assumes nothing too tragic could happen here.
Focus on the specific moment described in the excerpt and analyze any thoughts or assumptions expressed by Nuttel regarding the setting. Look for any clues or hints that suggest his beliefs or expectations in that particular moment.
1. Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
A. the description of a character’s actions
B. statements about a character in a narrator’s words
C. a description of a character’s clothing
D. a reaction to a character by another character
2. What is one way that characters relate to plot?
A. Characters explain the plot to readers.
B. Characters help draw the reader’s attention away from the plot.
C. Characters move a plot forward through the way they are characterized.
D. Characters help drive plot through their words and actions.
3. Use the excerpt from the beginning of “A Cup of Tea” by Katherine Mansfield to answer the question. Why would Rosemary be considered a complex character?
A. The story is told from Rosemary’s point of view to allow her thoughts and feelings to be the main perspective.
B. Rosemary observes her surroundings in a way that makes the cultural and historical context clear.
C. The story has two main characters but is mainly about Rosemary, who is present throughout the story.
D. Rosemary has complicated thoughts and motivations about the choices she makes.
4. How does a complex character drive a story’s plot?
A. Their motivations can create conflicts that relate to a story’s themes
B. They usually cause conflict and give the story depth.
C. Their personalities are interesting and intriguing for the reader.
D. They bring another character’s qualities into sharp focus.
5. Use the excerpt below from H.H. Munro’s “The Open Window” to answer the question. Which of the following is a character trait of the niece, as she appears in this excerpt?
A. Mysterious
B. Imaginative
C. Disrespectful
D. bored
1. B. statements about a character in a narrator's words
2. D. Characters help drive plot through their words and actions.
3. D. Rosemary has complicated thoughts and motivations about the choices she makes.
4. A. Their motivations can create conflicts that relate to a story's themes.
5. B. Imaginative
1. The area of a rectangle A in square meters is modeled by the quadratic function A(w)=w(16−w), where w represents the width of the rectangle in meters. The graph of A(w) is given below. How long is the width so that the area of the rectangle is at its maximum?
A. 8 meters
B. 64 meters
C. 16 meters
D. 32 meters
2. . The path of an athlete's long jump is modeled by a function -1/4d^2+d
where d and h denote the distance and the height in meters respectively. The graph of h(d) is given by: Based on the function h(d), determine the horizontal length and the maximum height of this jump.
A. The horizontal length of the jump is 2 meters and the maximum height is 1/2 meter.
B. The horizontal length of the jump is 2 meters and the maximum height is 1 meter.
C. The horizontal length of the jump is 4 meters and the maximum height is 1/4 meter.
D. The horizontal length of the jump is 4 meters and the maximum height is 1 meter.
3. Use technology to graph the function f(x)=1/2x^2−2x . Then select the true statement below.
A. The vertex and the y-intercept of f(x) are at the same point.
B. The two zeros of f(x) are at the same point
C. The vertex and one of the zeros of f(x) are at the same point.
D. The y-intercept and one of the zeros of f(x) are at the same point.
4. The y-intercept and one of the zeros of f(x) are at the same point. h(t)=−2t^2+6t−4 where h is the height of the dolphin relative to the water level in meters at time t seconds. The graph of h(t) is given below. Then select the true statement.
A. The vertex of h(t) is at (3/2, 1/2) .
B. The two zeros of h(t) are at (−1, 0) and (−2, 0) .
C. The y-intercept of of h(t) is at (−4, 0) .
D. The axis of symmetry of h(t) is t=−3/2
1. To find the length of the width that gives the maximum area of the rectangle, we need to find the vertex of the quadratic function A(w) = w(16-w). The vertex can be found using the formula x = -b/(2a), where a = -1 and b = 16.
Applying the formula, we have w = -16/(2*(-1)) = 8 meters.
Therefore, the width that gives the maximum area of the rectangle is 8 meters. Answer: A. 8 meters.
2. To determine the horizontal length and maximum height of the jump, we need to find the vertex of the quadratic function h(d) = -1/4d^2 + d. The vertex can be found using the formula x = -b/(2a), where a = -1/4 and b = 1.
Applying the formula, we have d = -1/(2*(-1/4)) = 2 meters. This gives us the horizontal length of the jump.
By substituting d = 2 into the function h(d), we can find the maximum height:
h(2) = -1/4(2)^2 + 2 = -1/4(4) + 2 = -1 + 2 = 1 meter.
Therefore, the horizontal length of the jump is 2 meters and the maximum height is 1 meter. Answer: B. The horizontal length of the jump is 2 meters and the maximum height is 1 meter.
3. By graphing the function f(x) = 1/2x^2 - 2x using technology, we can determine the true statement.
The graph of f(x) is a parabola that opens upward. The vertex of the parabola represents the minimum point or maximum point of the function.
By analyzing the graph or using the vertex formula x = -b/(2a), where a = 1/2 and b = -2, we can find that the vertex is at (2, -2).
The y-intercept of f(x) is the point where the function intersects the y-axis, which is (0, 0).
Therefore, the true statement is: The vertex and the y-intercept of f(x) are at the same point. Answer: A. The vertex and the y-intercept of f(x) are at the same point.
4. By analyzing the graph of h(t) = -2t^2 + 6t - 4, we can determine the true statement.
The y-intercept of h(t) is the point where the function intersects the y-axis. From the graph, we can see that the y-intercept is at (0, -4).
The vertex of h(t) is the minimum or maximum point of the parabola. By using the vertex formula t = -b/(2a), where a = -2 and b = 6, we can find the vertex:
t = -6/(2*(-2)) = 6/4 = 3/2.
Therefore, the true statement is: The vertex of h(t) is at (3/2, 1/2). Answer: A. The vertex of h(t) is at (3/2, 1/2).