7ELA Unit 5 Review 2

Which transitional word or phrase is most appropriate in an essay that is organized chronologically?

• Afterward,

• All things considered,

• In other words,

• Furthermore,

In "Water Efficiency Strategies," what is the author's perspective regarding the WaterSense program?

• The author believes WaterSense is mainly interested in selling products on its website.

• The author wants to learn if readers' opinions about the WaterSense program are similar to his.

• The author feels that WaterSense is a worthwhile program for maintaining water efficiency.

• The author is unsure if WaterSense is an effective program for conserving water.

In "How Archaeologists Found the Lost City of Troy," what is the author's purpose in mentioning locations, such as Ethiopia and the Nile River?

• to give a reference point to readers as to the possible location of Troy and the story of the Trojan War

• to show that the story of the Trojan War has biblical ties

• to praise Schliemann for his excellent archaeological work

• to lay out a timeline for discoveries of important artifacts from this time period

Refer to Stories from the Iliad: "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles."

What is a central idea in "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles"?

• The king is entitled to the glory and spoils of war.

• Betraying loyal friends can have serious consequences.

• Everyone deserves to be forgiven for past mistakes.

• All people are responsible for their own actions.

In "Homer: The Poet for All Ages," how did Homer's stories affect the people of his time?

• The people found Homer's stories grim and depressing.

• They listened to Homer's stories only because he was the king's guest.

• They were captivated and inspired by Homer's characters and exploits.

• The people preferred Homer's stories to the way he played the lyre.

Read the excerpt from "The Quarrel" from "Stories from the Iliad."

Then Agamemnon said, “Achilles, valiant though you be, you shall not thus outwit me. Are you to keep your own prize, while I sit tamely under my loss and give up the girl at your bidding? No—Achilles, I will come to your tent and take your own prize, the maiden Briseis.”

What effect does the word tamely have on the meaning of the excerpt from "The Quarrel"?

• It suggests that Agamemnon thinks Achilles is insulting him.

• It suggests that Agamemnon is afraid Achilles will overpower him.

• It reveals that Agamemnon is trying to belittle Achilles.

• It reveals Agamemnon is mighty and cannot be controlled.

What does the interaction between Thetis and Achilles reveal about the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus in "How the Death of Patroclus Roused Achilles" from "Stories from the Iliad"?

• Patroclus was more important to Achilles than his mother is, and he hates how she interfered in their friendship

• Achilles' friendship with Patroclus was important, but Achilles values his mother's love for him above all else.

• Achilles is unsure how he feels about Patroclus until discussing Patroclus's death with his mother.

• Patroclus was more important to Achilles than Achilles' own life or his mother's concern for his life

Read the sentence.

The detective continued his search to uncover the truth.

What is the best definition of uncover?

• expose

• conceal

• locate

• research

Read the sentence.

The lack of materials is an impediment to the completion of the project.

What is the best definition of impediment?

• obstacle

• error

• ban

• concern

Read the sentence.

He knew that he could not avoid his fate no matter what choice he made.

What is the best definition of fate?

• predetermined future

• countless options

• chance at success

• past mistakes