Benchmarked Aligned Questions - She Unnames Them

1. 1. How does the characterization of Adam enhance the literal meaning of the story? (1.1)

   
   

• 1. A. Adam is intimidated by Eve, showing why he waits for Eve to start conversations. 

• B. Adam is fascinated by Eve, revealing his intentions behind waiting for her to get home.

• C. Adam is dismissive towards Eve, highlighting why Eve seeks out the attention of the animals.

• D. Adam is indifferent towards Eve, emphasizing the initial reason for Eve’s desire to take control.

Answer explanation

D. This answer accurately reflects Adams indifference towards Eve, which aligns with his behavior in the passage, and emphasizes Eve's initial reason for desiring to take control.

2. 2. How does “She Unnames Them” represent the idea of disobedience differently than Genesis Chapter 3? (R.3.3)

   
   

• A. The story from Genesis Chapter 3 shows disobedience as a positive change, while “She Unnames Them” shows disobedience as a result of rebellion. 

• B. The story from Genesis Chapter 3 shows disobedience as a choice, while “She Unnames Them” shows disobedience as a result of fate. 

• C. The story from Genesis Chapter 3 shows disobedience as a result of temptation, while “She Unnames Them” shows disobedience as purposeful defiance.

• D. The story from Genesis Chapter 3 shows disobedience as a result of an accident, while “She Unnames Them” shows disobedience as a result of innocence. 

Answer explanation

C. The answer accurately contrasts the portrayal of disobedience in the two passages. In Genesis Chapter 3, disobedience is depicted as a result of temptation, as Eve and Adam succumb to the serpent's deceitful words and eat the forbidden fruit. On the other hand, in "She Unnames Them," disobedience is shown as purposeful defiance when animals refuse to part with their names, illustrating a different aspect of disobedience compared to the temptation-driven disobedience in Genesis.

3. 3. Read this line from the text. 

   
   

   “...their names dispersed from them in silence throughout the oceans like faint, dark blurs of cuttlefish ink and drifted off on the currents without a trace.” (paragraph 5) 

   
   

   How does the simile in this line contribute to a liberated mood? (R.3.1)

   
   

• A. By emphasizing the ease in which the names disappeared.

• B. By providing a description of the sea life in the open ocean.

• C. By highlighting the animals’ appreciation of losing their names.

• D. By showing the relief of animals after their names were changed.

Answer explanation

A. The simile compares the dispersion of the animals' names to taint, dark blurs of cuttlefish ink drifting off on the currents without a trace. This imagery emphasizes the ease and naturalness with which the names disappear, contributing to a sense of liberation from the constraints imposed by names.

What does the word ubiquitous mean as used in these lines (V.1.3):

“Unlike the ubiquitous creatures such as rats and fleas, who had been called by hundreds or thousands of different names since Babel, the yaks could truly say, they said, that they had a name.”  (Paragraph 1)

• A. unique 

• B. dangerous

• C. widespread

• D. complicated

Answer explanation

In the context of the passage, the term is used to describe creatures like rats and fleas, indicating that they are found everywhere or commonly encountered. Therefore, this option is correct.

5. 5 a). Match how the universal themes are developed by selecting the appropriate universal themes the detail aligns. (R.1.2)

Eve returns her name to Adam, but he dismisses her.

• A. Universal Theme 1:

  Labels influence others’ perceptions

  
  

• B. Universal Theme 2:

  Ineffective communication negatively impacts relationships

  
  

• C. Both Universal Themes

Answer explanation

• Both Universal Themes:  The detail encapsulates both themes by illustrating how labels can influence perceptions and how ineffective communication can lead to misunderstandings and strain in relationships. Eve's attempt to redefine her identity through returning her name is met with dismissal by Adam, reflecting broader societal dynamics around labeling and communication within their relationship.

5. b) Match how the universal themes are developed by selecting the appropriate universal themes the detail aligns. (R.1.2)

The different groups of animals become closer after losing their names.

• A. Universal Theme 1:

  Labels influence others’ perceptions

  
  

• B. Universal Theme 2:

  Ineffective communication negatively impacts relationships

  
  

• C. Both Universal Themes

Answer explanation

Universal Theme 1: The detail that different groups of animals become closer after losing their names illustrates how shedding labels can promote genuine interaction, break down barriers, and foster empathy and understanding between individuals or groups. It highlights the universal theme that labels influence others' perceptions by showing how liberation from labels can lead to deeper connections and unity among diverse individuals.

5. 5. c) Match how the universal themes are developed by selecting the appropriate universal themes the detail aligns. (R.1.2)

   
   Eve’s disappointment of Adam causes her to leave

• A. Universal Theme 1:

  Labels influence others’ perceptions

  
  

• B. Universal Theme 2:

  Ineffective communication negatively impacts relationships

  
  

• C. Both Universal Themes

Answer explanation

• Universal Theme 2: The detail that Eve's disappointment with Adam causes her to leave highlights how ineffective communication can negatively impact relationships by leading to misunderstandings, unresolved tensions, and missed opportunities for reconciliation. It underscores the importance of open, honest communication in fostering understanding, addressing conflicts, and nurturing healthy relationships.