Quater 3 Literary Test Review

1. Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of "The Weaver’s Struggle":

“A machine cannot know the love in each thread.”

What does this suggest about the weaver’s feelings toward his craft?

• A. He believes weaving requires no skill.

• B. He values the personal touch of handmade work.

• C. He thinks machines create better fabric.

• D. He enjoys factory work more than weaving at home.

2. Read this sentence from "The Changing Workforce":

"Before machines, artisans worked at their own pace, balancing their craft with life’s simple pleasures."

Which sentence from "The Weaver’s Struggle" expresses a similar idea?

• A. “I used to weave for joy.”

• B. “Machines do the work faster now.”

• C. “But now, it barely feeds me.”

• D. “The rhythm of the loom was once a melody of prosperity.”

3. Based on both excerpts, how did industrialization change the lives of artisans?

• A. It made their work more valuable.

• B. It forced them to adapt to new ways of working.

• C. It allowed them to work fewer hours for more pay.

• D. It increased their independence.

4. Read this line from "The Changing Workforce":

"Efficiency increased, but at a cost—the pride and independence of artisans like the weaver."

Which statement best summarizes this idea?

• A. Industrialization improved efficiency but diminished personal fulfillment in work.

• B. Factories allowed artisans to earn more money and maintain creative control.

• C. Weaving remained a respected and independent profession.

• D. Machines had no real impact on the artisans' work.

5. How does "The Weaver’s Struggle" personalize the effects of industrialization?

• A. It presents statistics about factory employment.

• B. It tells the emotional story of an aging artisan.

• C. It explains the benefits of mechanized labor.

• D. It lists the materials used in traditional weaving.

5. In line 2 of "The Lost Voyage," what does the word drifted suggest about the vessel’s movement?

• A. It moved unsteadily.

• B. It swept magnificently.

• C. It sailed smoothly.

• D. It advanced briskly.

7. Read line 12 from "The Sailor’s Resolve":

"And he sets sail, with a heart so bold,"

What does the phrase "with a heart so bold" suggest about the sailor as he boards the ship?

• A. that he is confident and is ready to take on what the sea may bring.

• B. that he is prepared to fight even though he is fearful.

• C. that he knows his duty even though he hesitates to do it.

• D. that he is happy and knows what lies ahead.

8. Suppose someone gives a dramatic reading of "The Sailor’s Resolve." Which person makes the BEST speaker?

• A. a sailor on a ship

• B. a gardener

• C. an airplane pilot

• D. a captain of a ship

9. In "The Lost Voyage," why does the poet repeat the words tiny, daring, and hungry in lines 1, 3, and 5?

• A. to show a reason why some people enjoy sailing

• B. to highlight a contrast between the vessel and the sea

• C. to emphasize the beauty of the ocean

• D. to create respect for the bravery of those on the boat

10. Suppose someone gives a dramatic reading of "The Sailor’s Resolve." Which tone of voice should the narrator use to BEST represent the poem?

• A. nostalgic

• B. frustrated

• C. excited

• D. peaceful