English III/IV Review Exam

Taken from: Dream House

The Counterpoint author argues that many people no longer consider home ownership essential to the American dream mainly because

• the American dream is now defined by luxury vacations instead of home ownership.
• people believe renting is a better investment than buying.
• many people no longer consider home ownership essential to the American dream mainly because of changing economic conditions and cultural values.
• home ownership is becoming more affordable for everyone.

Based on the passage below, the Counterpoint author most likely believes that .

In order to buy a home, most buyers are required to pull together a down payment of about 20% of the house’s purchase price (…) Most young adults do not have that kind of cash on hand, especially considering the fact that young adults have a high rate of student loan debt—a collective figure of around $1.5 trillion as of early 2018.

• student loan debt has no impact on buying a home.
• young adults face financial barriers to homeownership due to student loan debt.
• young adults have ample savings for homeownership.
• most young adults are financially secure and can afford a down payment.

The Point author most likely included the following passage to .

Anyone who has played the classic board game The Game of Life or the video game The Sims knows that owning a home is the modus operandi for many Americans.

• emphasize the financial benefits of renting
• discuss the environmental impact of home ownership
• illustrate the history of board games in America
• highlight the cultural significance of home ownership in America

Taken from Dream House: Which idea is best supported by both Point and Counterpoint texts?

• A. People who value strength of character and individualism are more likely to purchase a home than rent, provided they can afford it.

• B. Renting causes tenants to be subject to unwanted restrictions on their freedom that aren’t necessary for the owners of homes.

• C. Some people, particularly from decades past, have considered home ownership to be imperative to the pursuit of the American Dream.

• D. Renting allows tenants freedoms and luxuries that aren’t present for the owners of homes.

The Fall of the House of Usher: The tone of this story is best described as .

• bright and cheerful
• light and whimsical
• neutral and indifferent
• dark and melancholic

Taken from: The Fall of the House of Usher: Which of the following statements best summarizes the narrator’s feelings when he first encounters Madeline?

• The narrator is overwhelmed with joy.
• The narrator feels a mix of fascination and dread.
• The narrator feels complete indifference.
• The narrator is filled with anger.

Taken from The Fall of the House of Usher: “The Fall of the House of Usher” is told in the ___ tense, from a(n) ___ point of view.

• present; second-person
• future; third-person
• past; second-person
• past; first-person

Taken from The Fall of the House of Usher: Which of these inferences about Roderick Usher is best supported by the short story?

• Roderick Usher thrives in isolation and solitude.
• Roderick Usher is deeply affected by his environment and family history.
• Roderick Usher is unaffected by the decay of his home.
• Roderick Usher is indifferent to his family's legacy.

Taken from In Our Neighborhood: Which of the following responses best conveys how the Harts and their neighbors are portrayed in this short story?

• The Harts and their neighbors are depicted as distant and uninterested in each other's lives.
• The Harts are shown as antagonistic towards their neighbors.
• The Harts and their neighbors are portrayed as a supportive and close-knit community.
• The Harts and their neighbors are portrayed as a competitive and divided community.

Taken from In Our Neighborhood: Based on information from the text, what is most likely the Harts’ social and financial situation?

• The Harts are likely middle-class and socially engaged in their community.
• The Harts are wealthy and isolated from their community.
• The Harts are upper-class and only engage with elite circles.
• The Harts are struggling financially and have no social connections.