Unit 4 S-G Review Eng II

What surprising thing does the author of “In La Rinconada, Peru, Searching for Beauty in Ugliness” witness on her trip?

• hunger and hardship

• breathtaking lake views

• fleeting moments of joy

• environmental destruction

In "The Golden Touch," what is the king's main problem at the breakfast table?

• He sees that his daughter is upset with him.

• He is unsure about how to store his golden food.

• His food turns to gold before he can swallow it.

• His cook made hot cakes instead of fish and potatoes.

What lesson does Midas learn in "The Golden Touch”?

• Never let a stranger make important decisions on your behalf.

• Everyday objects are beautiful and valuable just the way they are.

• It is the parents' duty to make wealth and pass it on to their children.

• The king should set an example of kindness for his children and servants.

What does “The Thrill of the Chase” suggest is the true value of the hidden treasure?

• It fires people's imaginations and inspires them with a sense of excitement for the search.

• It gives people an opportunity to enjoy wealth that would otherwise be out of their reach.

• It demonstrates how ordinary people with sound judgment can become crazed by the desire for riches.

• It gives people the opportunity to meet famous people like Ralph Lauren, Robert Redford, and Steven Spielberg.

Which sentence best describes the personal feelings that the author of “In La Rinconada, Peru, Searching for Beauty in Ugliness” has toward the people of La Rinconada?

• She blames them for not obtaining a formal education.

• She is angry with them for risking their children's lives.

• She considers them naive for risking their lives for nothing.

• She admires them for remaining human in brutal conditions.

In “The Thrill of the Chase,” what advice does Fenn give to help treasure-seekers?

• Look for clues in the local newspaper every weekend.

• The treasure is buried a foot deep on a steep mountainside.

• Don't believe anything you hear that's not in his poem or in his book.

• Don't search for the treasure more than one hundred feet from a trail.

Which of the following is an example of an intemperate climate?

• harsh winters and hot summers

• warm and sunny weather year round

• mostly cool days with a short rainy season

• slight changes in temperature from season to season

If Marla is admiring the burnished wood, what is she most likely admiring? Base your answer on the meaning of burnished.

• the wood's shape

• the wood's deep polish

• the wood's grain patterns

• the wood's smooth texture

If a gardener digs up an artifact, which of the following has the gardener most likely found?

• a tool

• a rock

• a seed

• a bone