The Ruined Man Who Became Rich Again...

The Baghdadi probably would not have traveled to Cairo to seek his fortune if he were not so

• fair-minded

• worldly

• intelligent

• trusting

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What archetype does the Baghdadi most represent?

• independent doer

• fearful coward

• anxious doubter

• dreamy optimist

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When John Payne translated "The Thousand and One Nights" (1882-1884), words such as thy, thrice, hither, and well-nigh were a common part of the diction. Today the use of these words lends the tale a tone of

• snobbishness

• extravagance

• formality

• high drama

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Both the main character and the police chief had a dream in which they were given instructions. What does that tell you about the role of dreams in Arabian culture at the time?

• People were very superstitious and always tried to enact everything they dreamed about.

• Dreams were honored as much as religious clerics and wise men were.

• Dreams were very detailed and explicit and left little room for interpretation.

• People thought dreams were powerful and considered acting upon their messages.

Which statement BEST summarizes one of the author's central messages?

• Believing superstitions can lead one into trouble.

• Travel can offer a fresh perspective and put one on a better track.

• Beware of dreams promising riches in other places.

• The solution to poverty is seeking fortunes in other lands.

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Review the diction in the first sentence of "The Ruined Man Who Became Rich Again Through a Dream." What important information does the diction most reveal about the piece, and what is the evidence?

• The formal diction suggests a serious tone, exemplified particularly in the phrase excessive labour.

• The first phrase is There lived once in Baghdad, which signals the piece is a tale from long ago and far away.

• The piece was translated by an Englishman, and the spelling of labour is evidence of this.

• The opposite terms wealthy and poor are used, suggesting this will be a rags-to-riches story.

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Which choice BEST expresses the theme of the story?

• Sometimes what one is looking for is right under one's nose.

• Even a wealthy person can become poor and have to work for a living.

• Some people believe in dreams, and some do not.

• Dreams, not labor, are the only true path to wealth.

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The police chief asks the Baghdadi, Whence art thou? This question comes from the Bible. The allusion was probably meant to suggest that

• most tales of the period were steeped in references to the Bible

• the chief of police was better educated than the Baghdadi might have thought

• the average person probably had a familiarity with the Bible

• the chief of police was more religious than the Baghdadi

What is the most likely meaning of Quoth in the first paragraph?

• Said

• Quoted

• Obeyed

• Agreed

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