1. What is the definition of dialect?(1 point)
Responses
a more polite way of expressing something uncomfortable
a more polite way of expressing something uncomfortable
words and phrases unique to a group of people or region
words and phrases unique to a group of people or region
the events and actions of a story
the events and actions of a story
the general attitude of a character toward the world
the general attitude of a character toward the world
Question 2
What is the definition of plot?(1 point)
Responses
a more polite way of expressing something uncomfortable
a more polite way of expressing something uncomfortable
the general attitude of a character toward the world
the general attitude of a character toward the world
words and phrases unique to a group of people or region
words and phrases unique to a group of people or region
the events and actions of a story
the events and actions of a story
Question 3
3. What is the definition of euphemism?(1 point)
Responses
a more polite way of expressing something uncomfortable
a more polite way of expressing something uncomfortable
the events and actions of a story
the events and actions of a story
the general attitude of a character toward the world
the general attitude of a character toward the world
words and phrases unique to a group of people or region
words and phrases unique to a group of people or region
Question 4
4. What is the definition of voice?(1 point)
Responses
the events and actions of a story
the events and actions of a story
the general attitude of a character toward the world
the general attitude of a character toward the world
a more polite way of expressing something uncomfortable
a more polite way of expressing something uncomfortable
words and phrases unique to a group of people or region
words and phrases unique to a group of people or region
Question 5
5. The location where a story takes place is the ________________ . (1 point)
Responses
resolution
resolution
theme
theme
flashback
flashback
setting
setting
Question 6
6. _________________ is providing hints about a story's eventual outcome. (1 point)
Responses
theme
theme
flashback
flashback
foreshadowing
foreshadowing
personification
personification
Question 7
7. A memory that takes place out of the main timeline of a story is called a ______________ .(1 point)
Responses
theme
theme
thesis
thesis
resolution
resolution
flashback
flashback
Question 8
8. Read the following paragraphs from "Saboteur."
Mr. Chiu and his bride were having lunch in the square before Muju Train Station. On the table between them were two bottles of soda spewing out brown foam and two paper boxes of rice and sautéed cucumber and pork . . . The rice and the cucumber tasted good, and Mr. Chiu was eating unhurriedly. His sallow face showed exhaustion. He was glad that the honeymoon was finally over and that he and his bride were heading back for Harbin. During the two weeks' vacation, he had been worried about his liver, because three months ago he had suffered from acute hepatitis; he was afraid he might have a relapse. But he had had no severe symptoms, despite his liver being still big and tender. On the whole he was pleased with his health, which could endure even the strain of a honeymoon; indeed, he was on the course of recovery.
After reading these paragraphs, the reader can most likely conclude that Mr. Chiu
(1 point)
Responses
is frequently distracted by concerns for his own health.
is frequently distracted by concerns for his own health.
is overwhelmed with happiness and love for his new bride
is overwhelmed with happiness and love for his new bride
is disappointed that he must soon return to his scholarly work.
is disappointed that he must soon return to his scholarly work.
normally takes an optimistic view of his own life and situation
normally takes an optimistic view of his own life and situation
Question 9
9. Read the following paragraph found in the selection from "From Emperor to Citizen."
The "Articles for Favorable Treatment" stipulated that I could live temporarily in the Imperial Palace without fixing any definite time limit. Apart from three large halls that were handed over to the Republic, the rest of the Forbidden City continued to belong to the Imperial Palace. It was in this tiny world that I was to spend the most absurd childhood possible until I was driven out by the soldiers of the National Army in 1924. I call it absurd because at a time when China was called a republic and mankind had advanced into the twentieth century, I was still living the life of an emperor, breathing the dust of the nineteenth century.
After reading this paragraph, what can the reader most likely conclude about China?
(1 point)
Responses
It is a country that is defined by strict rules.
It is a country that is defined by strict rules.
It is a country that favors tradition over progress.
It is a country that favors tradition over progress.
It is a country that honors its royalty with extravagant living.
It is a country that honors its royalty with extravagant living.
It is a country that struggled to find its place in a global society
It is a country that struggled to find its place in a global society
Question 10
10. All of the following lines from "Cranes" demonstrate the story's message about the effects of war on people except(1 point)
Responses
"The northern village at the border of the Thirty-eighth Parallel was snugly settled under the high, bright autumn sky."
"The northern village at the border of the Thirty-eighth Parallel was snugly settled under the high, bright autumn sky."
"Then he suddenly he thought that Tokchae, too, must want a puff. But today, how could he offer a cigarette to a fellow like this?"
"Then he suddenly he thought that Tokchae, too, must want a puff. But today, how could he offer a cigarette to a fellow like this?"
"They made me vice-chairman of the league because I was one of the poorest and I was a hard-working farmer. If that constitutes a crime worthy of death, so be it."
"They made me vice-chairman of the league because I was one of the poorest and I was a hard-working farmer. If that constitutes a crime worthy of death, so be it."
"I thought of evacuating, even if I had to carry my father on my back. But my father said no. How could the farmers leave the land behind when the crops were ready for harvest?"
"I thought of evacuating, even if I had to carry my father on my back. But my father said no. How could the farmers leave the land behind when the crops were ready for harvest?"
Question 11
11. Read the following sentences from "The Tall Woman and Her Short Husband."
The gate creaked open. An old woman led out a child. “All over, is it?” she asked. Mrs. Tall's answer was inaudible. “He's had his supper and a sleep,” the old woman said. “Take him home quickly now.”
All of the following words could be used to describe the mood created by these sentences except
(1 point)
Responses
gentle
gentle
peaceful
peaceful
remorseful
remorseful
sympathetic
sympathetic
Question 12
12. Read the following paragraph from "Saboteur."
Then it dawned on him that Fenjin must have been sent over by his bride. What a stupid woman! A bookworm, who only knew how to read foreign novels! He had expected that she would contact the school's Security Section, which would for sure send a cadre here. Fenjin held no official position; he merely worked in a private law firm that had just two lawyers; in fact, they had little business except for some detective work for men and women who suspected their spouses of having extramarital affairs. Mr. Chiu was overcome with a wave of nausea.
Which of the following words best describes Mr. Chiu's feelings toward his wife?
(1 point)
Responses
infuriated
infuriated
patient
patient
patronizing
patronizing
understanding
understanding
Question 13
13. Identify the word or phrase that should be in italics.
Riding the Orient Express toward Istanbul, Tom read the novels of Mark Twain.
(1 point)
Responses
Orient Express
Orient Express
Istanbul
Istanbul
Express
Express
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Question 14
14. Identify the word or phrase that should be in italics:
He felt like a character in a Steven Spielberg movie as he listened to a waltz while eating spaghetti in the dining car.
(1 point)
Responses
Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
waltz
waltz
spaghetti
spaghetti
no error
no error
Question 15
15. Identify the sentence that contains an error in punctuation or capitalization.(1 point)
Responses
"Good morning," Ms. Roper said. "Please open your copies of The Hobbit to page 45."
"Good morning," Ms. Roper said. "Please open your copies of The Hobbit to page 45."
"I've left my book at home, said Emily. "May I share with someone else?"
"I've left my book at home, said Emily. "May I share with someone else?"
Ms. Roper handed out an article on J. R. R. Tolkien from Smithsonian magazine.
Ms. Roper handed out an article on J. R. R. Tolkien from Smithsonian magazine.
"I can’t wait to read the rest of his books," said Rick
"I can’t wait to read the rest of his books," said Rick
Question 16
16. Identify the choice that contains no errors in punctuation or use of italics.(1 point)
Responses
Catherine asked, "Where are you going"?
Catherine asked, "Where are you going"?
"We're going to volunteer at the animal shelter," said Dan, "Do you want to come?"
"We're going to volunteer at the animal shelter," said Dan, "Do you want to come?"
"Do they have puppies there?" she asked.
"Do they have puppies there?" she asked.
"Of course. Did you think they had elephants?", Dan asked her.
"Of course. Did you think they had elephants?", Dan asked her.
Question 17
17. Identify the error in apostrophe use:
Pat's friend just called to ask if Tom's brother will be at Richards' birthday party.
(1 point)
Responses
Pat's
Pat's
Tom's
Tom's
Richards'
Richards'
no error
no error
Question 18
18. Identify the error in apostrophe use:
Those dogs's owners have left them in their vet's kennel while they shop at Macy's.
(1 point)
Responses
dogs's
dogs's
vet's
vet's
Macy's
Macy's
no error
no error
Question 19
19. Identify the incorrect word:
Emma told Jim that his car is still in it’s parking place next to our apartment.
(1 point)
Responses
his
his
it's
it's
our
our
no error
no error
Question 20
Short Answer: 4 points
In the story "Cranes," by Hwang Sun-Won, the characters display many acts of courage. Using the RACE method, write a paragraph describing an act of courage shown by a character or characters in the story. Then explain why this act of courage was important to the plot or theme of the story. Be sure to include a direct quote from the story to support your response.
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You can use the writing guide to help you plan your response: short answer writing guide
(4 points)