Review Unit 5 Pearson Selections

What is Caliban doing in “En el Jardín de los Espejos Quebrados”? Choose three options.

• fetching a load of wood for Prospero

• thinking about Miranda and her beauty

• wondering when he can leave the island

• examining the details of his own appearance

• praying for the day when Prospero will leave

Which statement best describes Caliban’s appearance as he portrays himself in “En el Jardín de los Espejos Quebrados”?

• He looks strong.

• He looks wicked.

• He looks devilish.

• He looks damaged.

In “They are hostile nations,” what does Atwood’s speaker consider to be the most important “war”?

• the war to save the animals

• the war to ensure basic survival

• the war to eliminate missile attacks

• the war to create economic equality

In “Under a Certain Little Star,” what does the poet conclude at the end?

• The stars need to apologize to people for being so far away.

• Apologies are a waste of time, because actions matter more than words.

• Everyone should apologize to the speaker because she has done her best.

• Nothing can excuse the speaker as long as she lives, since she is her own obstacle.

In “What We Plant, We Will Eat,” what emerges from the magic melons that the elder brother plants? Choose two options.

• jewels

• coins

• birds

• warriors

• snakes

In “What We Plant, We Will Eat,” which personal qualities are most valued?

• tradition and servitude

• kindness and diligence

• strength and courage

• wealth and creativity

In “Let South Africa Show the World How to Forgive,” what does Desmond Tutu suggest was most important about the election of Nelson Mandela? Choose two options.

• It was peaceful.

• It was democratic.

• It showed forgiveness.

• Its outcome was a surprise.

According to “Let South Africa Show the World How to Forgive,” what have South Africans had to do in order to be pardoned?

• fully disclose their offenses

• make financial restitution

• serve short prison terms

• beg for forgiveness

Which of the following is most likely to be vulnerable? Base your answer on the meaning of vulnerable.

• a rain cloud in a storm

• a tractor in a corn field

• a lost toddler in a train station

• a tall pine tree in a national park

Which of these might best be described as a communal activity?

• recharging a cellphone

• purchasing a new car

• answering an email

• attending a large meeting