TSEIB Review

Which part is the context of this integrated quotation?

When Curley's Wife finds Crooks, Lennie, and Candy in Crooks' room, she says, "You're all scared of each other, that's what" (Stienbeck 78).

• When Curley's Wife finds Crooks, Lennie, and Candy in Crooks' room,

• she says,

• "You're all scared of each other, that's what"

• (Stienbeck 78).

Answer explanation

The correct choice provides the context for the quotation, indicating the moment when Curley's Wife confronts Crooks, Lennie, and Candy in Crooks' room, highlighting the tension among the characters.

Which part is the dialogue tag of this integrated quotation?

When Curley's Wife finds Crooks, Lennie, and Candy in Crooks' room, she says, "You're all scared of each other, that's what" (Stienbeck 78).

• When Curley's Wife finds Crooks, Lennie, and Candy in Crooks' room,

• she says,

• "You're all scared of each other, that's what"

• (Stienbeck 78).

Answer explanation

The dialogue tag identifies who is speaking. In this case, 'she says,' indicates that Curley's Wife is the speaker, making it the dialogue tag of the integrated quotation.

Which part is the quotation of this integrated quotation?

When Curley's Wife finds Crooks, Lennie, and Candy in Crooks' room, she says, "You're all scared of each other, that's what" (Stienbeck 78).

• When Curley's Wife finds Crooks, Lennie, and Candy in Crooks' room,

• she says,

• "You're all scared of each other, that's what"

• (Stienbeck 78).

Answer explanation

The quotation in the integrated quotation is the exact words spoken by Curley's Wife, which is "You're all scared of each other, that's what". This part directly represents her statement.

Which part is the citation of this integrated quotation?

When Curley's Wife finds Crooks, Lennie, and Candy in Crooks' room, she says, "You're all scared of each other, that's what" (Stienbeck 78).

• When Curley's Wife finds Crooks, Lennie, and Candy in Crooks' room,

• she says,

• "You're all scared of each other, that's what"

• (Stienbeck 78).

Answer explanation

The citation in the integrated quotation is the part that provides the source of the quote. In this case, "(Stienbeck 78)" indicates the author and page number, making it the correct citation.

What must you include all in the same sentence for a quotation to be fully integrated? Select all that apply.

• Context

• Dialogue Tag

• Quotation

• Citation

Answer explanation

For a quotation to be fully integrated, you must include context to set it up, a dialogue tag to attribute it, the quotation itself, and a citation to credit the source. All four elements are essential.

What should a strong TSEIB paragraph start with?

• Evidence

• Summary

• Topic Sentence

• Integration

Answer explanation

A strong TSEIB paragraph should start with a Topic Sentence, as it introduces the main idea and sets the context for the evidence and integration that follow.

What should a strong topic sentence do? Select all that apply.

• Directly respond to the prompt

• Summarize the novel

• Provide reasons to support the claim

• Introduce quotations

Answer explanation

A strong topic sentence should directly respond to the prompt and provide reasons to support the claim. Summarizing the novel or introducing quotations are not essential functions of a topic sentence.

What is summary?

• basic descriptions about the novel

• intergated quotations that support the topic sentence

• interpretations of textual evidence

• a direct response to the writing prompt

Answer explanation

A summary provides basic descriptions about the novel, capturing its main ideas and themes without detailed analysis or quotations, making it the correct choice.

Which quotation best supports the following interpretation?

George values Lennie's companionship.

• "No - look! I was jus’ foolin’, Lennie. ’Cause'. I want you to stay with me."

• "Yeah' How’d you eat? You ain’t got sense enough to find nothing to eat."

• "Tell you what I’ll do, Lennie. First chance I get I'll give you a pup."

• "Your Aunt Clara wouldn’t like you running off by yourself, even if she is dead."

Answer explanation

The quotation "No - look! I was jus’ foolin’, Lennie. ’Cause'. I want you to stay with me." directly expresses George's desire for Lennie's companionship, highlighting the value he places on their relationship.

Which quotation best supports the following interpretation?

George fears that Lennie will be discriminated against.

• "You jus’ stand there and don’t say nothing. If he finds out what a crazy bastard you are, we won’t get no job."

• "Oh, so ya forgot that too, did ya. Well, I ain’t gonna remind ya, fear ya do it again."

• "We run. They was lookin’ for us, but they didn’t catch us."

• "You get a fire ready. I’ll give you a match when you get the sticks together."

Answer explanation

The quotation "You jus’ stand there and don’t say nothing. If he finds out what a crazy bastard you are, we won’t get no job" highlights George's fear that Lennie's mental challenges will lead to discrimination, jeopardizing their employment.