English 2 - 3rd 3- Part 1

From, “Damon and Pythias”.

Which of the following quotes provides the best evidence of the theme of the story?

• “Damon replied at once with a willing smile.”

• “Pythias might very well take advantage of the opportunity he had been given…”

• “I have perfect faith in the word of my true friend.”

• “Dionysius asked Damon if he did not feel afraid…”

From, “Damon and Pythias”.

Which of the following quotes provides the best evidence of the moral dilemma Pythias faces?

• “Pythias might very well take advantage of the opportunity given and simply not return at all.”

• “Should the noble Pythias be captured and held against his will, it would be an honor for me to die in his place.”

• “There is no need for me to feel afraid.”

• “I have perfect faith in the word of my true friend.”

Determine the correct verb for the sentence.

Most students ____ present.

• is

• are

Determine the correct verb for the sentence.

Everybody in the class _____ the answer.

• have

• has

Determine the correct verb for the sentence.

All of the eggs ____ gone.

• is

• are

Determine the correct verb for the sentence.

Some of the seats _____ taken.

• were

• was

Determine the correct verb for the sentence.

Each of the boys ________ all the rulings.

• observes

• observe

What made Obama’s First Inaugural Address so effective?

• His use of hyperbole and anaphora.

• His lack of emotion and pathos.

• His focus on the nation’s strengths.

• His allusions to the past and his call to action.

What was the key theme of Obama’s speech?

• Privilege wins out over hard work.

• It is okay to be content with mediocrity.

• Diversity is necessary in a time of misfortune.

• Success is possible in spite of hardships.

To which text does Obama allude to in his speech?

• Shakespeare’s Henry V

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta