English II EOC Practice Test (2012-2013)

Which line from the poem describes the speaker's feelings about loving someone?

• "when I have so little left to receive it"

• "are wide open to me always, but"

• "paths and places I hold your memories"

• "at the fullness forming"

Which word could replace reverent in line 19 of "Moonrise"?

• amazed

• respectful

• redundant

• significant

According to "Geology Fieldnotes...," why has "the Big Bend" been described as a "geologist's paradise"?

• because it contains rocks

• because many geologists vacation there

• because sparse vegetation allows easy access to interesting strata

• because there are many jobs for geologists there

What is the effect of the metaphors in - "Not all field geologists, however, refer to the Big Bend as a paradise. For some, this land is twisted, tortured rock is a nightmare." ?

• They compare Big Bend to a contradictory dream world.

• They emphasize the allure and repulsiveness of the landscape.

• They explain how Big Bend is enthralling to many people.

• They express how interesting the landscape is to many people.

How does the author structure the text?

• general over...chronological history

• general overview...earthquakes

• chronological histories by area...volcanic effects

• overall history of area...major discoveries

What is the significance of the selection's structure?

• It clarifies the existing natural boundaries of the area.

• It highlights the types of living creatures that existed in the area.

• It emphasizes the constant geological changes that have shaped the area.

• It provides the reader with an inside look at how geological maps are created.

How does the author connect ideas in the selection?

• by describing geologic time periods

• by explaining the effects of volcanoes

• by comparing fossil remains to volcanic ash

• by giving descriptive geologic details about the topic

Which group of words from the selection conveys the author's attitude about his topic?

• remarkable, amazing, dramatic, magnificent

• paradise, fortunate, proliferation, thrived

• complex, challenge, staggering, nightmare

• invaded, retreating, uplifted, erupted

How does the author achieve his purpose?

• by using descriptive phrases to explain difficult ideas

• by using only formal scientic language to list data

• by using bulleted phrases to clarify ideas

• by using quotes from famous people to support facts

Which lines from "Memories" support the theme?

• "...once I have known/The joy could have touched a heart of stone-"

• "One day in Kiev I heard a great church-bell/Crying a strange farewell"

• "From the long waters sorrowfully strong,/Came the last echoes of the River Song!"

• "Here in this alien crowd I walk apart/Clasping remembered beauty to my heart!"