June 2015 ELA regents MC

In the context of the entire passage, the tone established by line 1 can best be described as

• 1. 1. indifferent

• 2. 2. judgmental

• 3. 3. compassionate

• 4. 4. admiring

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The use of flashback in lines 2 through 23 serves to

• 1. 1. relate Countess Olenska's history

• 2. 2. describe Newland Archer's Ancestry

• 3. 3. explain Medora Manson's talents

• 4. 4. identify Thorley Chivers's perspective

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The meaning of "flout" as used in line 10 is clarified by the word

• 1. 1. wanderer

• (2) “dusky” (line 7)

• (3) “scandalised” (line 11)

• (4) “relations” (line 15)

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The description of Ellen in lines 14 through 23 conveys that people viewed her as

• (1) unique

• (2) simple

• (3) fashionable

• (4) unhealthy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The words “disconcerting” (line 17) and “precocious” (line 17) imply that, as a child, the Countess Olenska was

• (1) impatient

• (2) untamed

• 3) timid

• (4) hesitant

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Medora Manson, as described in the passage, can best be characterized as

• (1) cautious

• (2) overprotective

• (3) intellectual

• (4) unconventional

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Based on the text, the reader can infer that Newland Archer is

• (1) oblivious to the party’s guests

• (2) intimidated by the Duke’s presence

• (3) intrigued by the Countess Olenska

• (4) resentful toward the wealthy class

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The Duke and the Countess Olenska are similar in that they are both

• (1) ignored by almost everyone at dinner

• (2) interested in marriage opportunities

• (3) unconcerned with social expectations

• 4) considered to be of lesser nobility

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What effect is created by viewing the Countess at the party through Archer’s eyes?

• (1) It emphasizes a distinction between the Countess and the guests.

• (2) It reveals a conflict between the Countess and Medora.

• (3) It clarifies a growing relationship between the Countess and the Duke.

• (4) It enhances the differences between the Countess and Archer

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The fact that the Countess leaves one gentleman to speak with another (lines 72 through 74) shows that she

• (1) has an unnatural need for the Duke’s attention

• (2) is concerned about her reputation at the party

• (3) is actively avoiding Newland Archer’s conversation

• (4) has little regard for customs associated with gender

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2