Fall Semester Exam: G9 On-Level ELA

Based on this paragraph, which observation about Jorge Cintron, would the author most likely agree with?

• He is embarrassed to own an auto parts and salvage company.

• He is embarrassed by his son’s run-in with the law.

• He is filled with rage against his son.

• He is jealous of the free-wheeling spirit of his son.

What does the following paragraph most likely reveal about Jorge Cintrón?

• His wife’s death has an awe-inspiring effect upon Jorge.

• He wants to dissociate himself from his son as much as possible.

• He feels responsible for his wife becoming ill.

• He tries to better himself in dress, speech and behavior

What does the following paragraph mainly reveal about Luis Cintrón?

• He misuses his intelligence by challenging authority and controlling others.

• He’s just trying to get attention.

• He feels the social pressure to misbehave because of his peers.

• Sadly, he will end up as a hardcore thief.

In paragraph 3, what words help you determine the meaning of the word fettered?

• progress, bewildered

• extremity, surface

• staples, chain

• granite, moment

In paragraph 5 of The Cask of Amontillado, what is ironic about how the narrator refers to Fortunato?

• He doesn't really perceive Fortunato as a friend

• The narrator should have mentioned that Fortunato is his best friend.

• He doesn't seem to know anything about his friend.

• The narrator treats Fortunato with far more kindness than he deserves.

What do the narrator’s actions in paragraph 8 reveal about him?

• His motivations are justified and worthy.

• He is shown to be a sadistic person.

• He is hesitant to complete this task.

• He is impassive and apathetic towards the situation.

How does the narrator’s tone and feelings change in paragraph 9?

• At first he is angry and then he turns remorseful.

• He is panicked at first and then he feels triumphant.

• The narrator is regretful and then saddened.

• At the beginning he fees uncertainty, and then he feels enraged.

What words and phrases in paragraph 10 of The Cask of Amontillado contribute to the mood established?

• struggled, I had difficulty

• completed, finished

• remained but a single stone, destined position

• midnight, erected the hairs upon my head

Which sentence best explains Romeo’s statement in lines 10-11 from Scene 2?

• I love Juliet, and I wish she knew it.

• Juliet wishes that she were my love.

• I wish that Juliet could see me.

• My lade and my love are there.

What does Shakespeare reveal about Juliet through her soliloquy in Scene 2, lines 33-49

• She is wondering where Romeo could be at that moment, and does not realize he is listening.

• She does not like the name Capulet.

• She believes love is worth giving up one's family ties.

• She wants Romeo to run away with her so she can leave the Capulets forever.