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WorksheetsEnglish 10B Review
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 4hrs 33mins
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Class
Date
1.
What type of flower is this?
a)
rose
b)
magnolia
c)
tulip
d)
carnation
2.
What word best describes Mrs. Sampson?
a)
judgemental
b)
kind
c)
smart
d)
compassionate
3.
How is Mrs. Manstey probably feeling at the end of the story?
a)
hungry and frightened
b)
relieved and refreshed
c)
tired and happy
d)
melancholy and anxious
4.
What does Mrs. Manstey think about the view out her window?
a)
a pleasant addition to the furry of activity in her home
b)
a pleasant respite from her daily adventures
c)
a poor substitute for a more typical social interaction
d)
comfortable world filled with
5.
What surprises Mrs. Manstey during her conversation with Mrs. Sampson?
a)
that Mrs. Black will be coming for a visit soon
b)
that Mrs. Sampson didn’t realize there were flowers next door
c)
that the hyacinths have not been planted yet
d)
that she is beginning to feel ill
6.
It can reasonably be inferred from the passage that Mrs. Manstey doesn’t want Mrs. Black to build an extension because:
a)
she dislikes Mrs. Sampson, who may profit from it.
b)
it would violate zoning codes.
c)
it would block her view.
d)
she can’t afford to build one herself.
7.
Which of the following best summarizes the relationship between Mrs. Manstey and Mrs. Sampson as evidenced during their conversation?
a)
Mrs. Sampson and Mrs. Manstey have few opinions in common.
b)
Mrs. Sampson is trying hard to forge a friendship with Mrs. Manstey, but Mrs. Manstey rejects her attempts.
c)
Mrs. Manstey and Mrs. Sampson have a warm moment sharing common feelings about a third party.
d)
Mrs. Sampson shows her resentment of Mrs. Manstey’s life of leisure in her building.
8.
Who does Mrs. Manstey believe is among her real friends?
a)
Mrs. Black
b)
the people on 17th Street
c)
the maid who feeds the cats
d)
her landlady
9.
The author of the passage was named as a plaintiff in the lawsuit Arlam Carr v. Montgomery Board of Education because:
a)
he had been singled out for discrimination by the board.
b)
his family feared violent threats against them.
c)
no other family in the community was willing and able to go to court.
d)
he was the most deserving academically to go to a new school.
10.
The author implies that in 1964, in his community, it was not uncommon for white people to regard black people with:
a)
antipathy
b)
prudence.
c)
stoicism.
d)
ardor
11.
According to the passage, the author would probably agree that despite the difficulties involved in desegregating, Lanier:
a)
it had no real effect on people’s attitudes about racism.
b)
it wasn't worth putting a child’s life in danger.
c)
highly public lawsuits always have their advantages.
d)
integrated schooling was an important step toward ending racial prejudice.
12.
The author’s statement that “. . . I felt like a king—everybody parting the waters for the black kids. That’s fine with me. Got no problem with that” shows that the author refused to be:
a)
integrated
b)
intimidated
c)
outgoing.
d)
hypocritical
13.
The author shows the reader that Arlam’s desire to go to Lanier High School:
a)
reflected his mother’s desire that he go there.
b)
was fulfilled immediately after his lawsuit was settled.
c)
was a dream he was never able to realize.
d)
became a reality in his sophomore year.
14.
Arlam’s friend ends his yearbook inscription to Arlam with the phrase “We shall overcome” most likely to indicate that the friend:
a)
has been subjected to prejudice as well.
b)
knows that Arlam can overcome any obstacles he faces.
c)
wants Arlam to know he believes that people of all races can get along.
d)
is deeply ashamed of his former bigotry.
15.
The main theme of the essay is that:
a)
Anderson’s book is the most beautiful and meaningful the reviewer has ever read, in spite of Anderson’s highly questionable writing skills.
b)
this book does not deserve to be maligned, regardless of the complete lack of merit of all his previous work.
c)
this book succeeds because of its unique form and the author’s ability to make the common things seem beautiful.
d)
some writers can make dull ideas truly beautiful.
16.
According to the essay, what is one of two reasons that though Sherwood Anderson is a great writer, his other books have been unsuccessful?
a)
He spent too much time trying to make politicians more honest.
b)
His talents and aims are somewhat disconnected.
c)
In the past, he worked mostly as a short story writer.
d)
His writing shows more determination than common sense.
17.
Hemingway’s attitude toward Sherwood Anderson is one of:
a)
confusion
b)
admiration
c)
jealousy
d)
sympathy
18.
The essay suggests that “A Story Teller’s Story” is primarily concerned with describing:
a)
the author’s life, with all its ups and downs.
b)
a man who learns to appreciate those who have helped him.
c)
the allegorical life of a magazine writer.
d)
a baseball player who’s constantly getting into trouble.
19.
The statement in the fourth paragraph that, “he often takes a very banal idea of things and presents it with such craftsmanship that the person reading it believes it beautiful” means that the author thinks that Anderson:
a)
cannot write well but is able to fool most people.
b)
is in awe of an artistry he cannot master.
c)
can communicate ordinary ideas in an appealing manner.
d)
yearns strongly to be like other writers and to be able to think the way they do.
20.
According to the essay, what makes “A Story Teller’s Story” more successful than some of Anderson’s previous work?
a)
It has received more popular acclaim.
b)
It combines tragedy and comedy.
c)
It is written in the unique style that best suits the book’s author.
d)
It is written in response to receiving a literary award.
21.
According to the essay, “A Story Teller’s Story” is a better book than “Many Marriages” because Anderson:
a)
was at last able to make good use of his knowledge of Latin.
b)
was uncertain of his skill when writing “Many Marriages.”
c)
had stopped his association with honest politicians.
d)
had finally learned to take himself and his work more seriously.
22.
According to the essay, Anderson has included at least one of each of which of the following character types in “A Story Teller’s Story”?
a)
teamsters and writers
b)
bartenders
c)
baseball players and doctors
d)
all of the above
23.
It can be inferred that the author of the essay believes which of the following about Sherwood Anderson?
a)
The suggestions of his New York friends have been the inspiration for much of his finest work.
b)
His talents can be so subtle that supposedly knowledgeable people can’t appreciate them.
c)
“A Story Teller’s Story” is the only work of real value that he has created to date.
d)
His strength as a writer is in the novel, where he can develop characters in a leisurely and thorough way.
24.
When you question as you read, you are using a method to check whether you have
a)
completed the work you are supposed to do.
b)
written down your observations.
c)
understood what you have read.
d)
remembered what you have just read.
25.
Sometimes you briefly state the main ideas of a selection, which means you are
a)
organizing.
b)
summarizing.
c)
questioning.
d)
defining.
26.
A reference to some well-known character, place, or situation is known as
a)
an exposition.
b)
a memoir.
c)
an allusion.
d)
a theme.
27.
A line that contains a metaphor is
a)
“Then while we live, in love let’s so persevere...”
b)
“If ever man were loved by wife, then thee.”
c)
“My love is such that rivers cannot quench.”
d)
“I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold.”
28.
An example of imagery is found in
a)
Your wickedness makes you heavy as lead.
b)
You may have reformed your life in many ways.
c)
The bow is bent and the arrow is sent to the target.
d)
Consider your sinfulness while there is still time.
29.
Which of the following lines from The Minister’s Black Veil contains a metaphor?
a)
A subtle power was breathed into his words.
b)
For the Earth, too, had on her Black Veil.
c)
But what if the world will not believe that it is the type of innocent sorrow?
d)
Natural connections he had none.
30.
The central message of literary piece is commonly called the
a)
statement.
b)
plot.
c)
theme.
d)
simile.
31.
Examples of figurative language include the following EXCEPT
a)
metaphor.
b)
personification.
c)
predictions.
d)
simile.
32.
“The pen is like a mighty sword” is an example of
a)
metaphor.
b)
simile.
c)
hyperbole.
d)
analogy.
33.
A person, place, or thing that has meaning in its self, as well as representing something else is known as
a)
symbol
b)
personification
c)
alliteration
d)
allusion
34.
In drawing a conclusion about the themes of a literary work, you
a)
figure out whose opinions you most agree with.
b)
put together the facts or plot elements and form an assumption.
c)
create a theory about the author’s purpose in writing.
d)
analyze the figurative language and paraphrase it.
35.
The best way for a reader to figure out what a story’s plot might be about is to
a)
research the time and place in which the story occurs.
b)
reread difficult passages to clarify their meaning.
c)
make a chart to diagram each character’s motivations.
d)
make predictions about the events and verify them.
36.
When you place a narrative’s main ideas and events in a logical sequence, you are
a)
summarizing.
b)
evaluating.
c)
analyzing.
d)
comprehending.
37.
Knowing the background of an author helps a reader to
a)
recognize the setting.
b)
imagine the ending.
c)
understand the perspective.
d)
figure out the conflict.
38.
Context clues help the reader to
a)
determine the conflict.
b)
define unfamiliar vocabulary.
c)
recognize style.
d)
make analogies.
39.
The primary struggle within a story is referred to as the
a)
plot.
b)
tone.
c)
conflict.
d)
setting.
40.
After Act IV, which line best expresses a major theme of this play?
a)
"Another judgment waits us all!"
b)
“I am not your judge, I cannot be.”
c)
"I never knew such goodness in the world!"
d)
"I cannot mount the gibbet like a saint."
41.
Which sentence best describes John Proctor?
a)
He will do whatever he can to destroy Thomas Putnam.
b)
He believes in witchcraft.
c)
He rebels against authority by speaking his mind.
d)
He respects Reverend Hale's opinions.
42.
Why is it important to Danforth and Parris that Proctor confesses?
a)
His confession will prove that Abigail is a fraud.
b)
His confession will convince people the court has been just.
c)
They truly want to save Proctor's soul.
d)
Elizabeth has pleaded for Proctor's life.
43.
Reverend Parris fears the villagers’ response to the rumor that his daughter has come under a spell because
a)
he fears the work of the Devil.
b)
it will upset the peaceful village.
c)
it confirms his suspicions about his daughter.
d)
it could cost him his ministry and his reputation.
44.
The dialogue between Parris, Proctor, Putnam, and Corey, in which they disagree about matters of money and real estate, emphasizes
a)
the importance of money and material goods to John Proctor.
b)
the friendship between Parris and Proctor.
c)
the overall atmosphere of greed and frustration.
d)
Giles Corey’s dominant position in their society.
45.
The real reason John Proctor avoids going to Salem is that he
a)
fears that Abigail will reveal their adulterous affair.
b)
thinks the proceedings are absurd.
c)
is afraid of leaving his wife, who is not well.
d)
is busy sowing the fields and working the farm.
46.
Which of the following is not used as evidence against Elizabeth Proctor?
a)
She possesses a poppet with a needle in its belly.
b)
She mumbles the Ten Commandments.
c)
She says that Abigail “must be ripped out of the world.”
d)
Abigail discovers a needle in her own belly.
47.
According to Elizabeth Proctor, the motivation behind Abigail’s accusation against her is Abigail’s
a)
desire for honesty and truth.
b)
hysteria that has gripped much of the village.
c)
desire for Elizabeth to hang so that she can marry John Proctor.
d)
desire for revenge for being dismissed from the Proctor household.
48.
What does Deputy Governor Danforth represent or symbolize in the court?
a)
hope
b)
fair-minded law
c)
all-powerful authority
d)
equal justice for all
49.
When someone offers evidence that questions the court’s authority, the
a)
person is hailed as a hero.
b)
person is then suspected of being a witch.
c)
person is thrown out of court.
d)
evidence is recorded and considered by the court.
50.
Mary Warren’s accusation against Proctor might be interpreted as the climax of the play because it
a)
resolves the main conflict of the play.
b)
introduces the play’s main conflict.
c)
introduces the sequence of events yet to come.
d)
creates the point of greatest emotional intensity.
51.
What conclusion about current life in Salem can be drawn from the fact that orphans beg for food and cows roam the streets?
a)
The community is in a state of chaos.
b)
Salem is no longer a farming community.
c)
The trials have turned people toward witchcraft.
d)
The witches in prison are casting spells on the village.
52.
Through her test of character, Elizabeth has learned that
a)
her husband is truly a good man.
b)
she is guilty of doing the Devil’s work.
c)
her cold heart was partly to blame for her husband’s infidelity.
d)
she was right to suspect her husband’s loyalty.
53.
John Proctor retracts his confession because
a)
he wants to save his life.
b)
it also condemns his friends as witches.
c)
he does not want to disappoint Elizabeth.
d)
he has learned that Giles Corey was pressed to death.
54.
In the final scene, Elizabeth will not plead with her husband because
a)
she fears that they will hang her too.
b)
John refuses to hear what she has to say.
c)
even in the face of death, she cannot forgive him.
d)
she does not want to take away her husband’s chance for salvation.
55.
When Elizabeth hears that her name has been mentioned in court, she believes that Abigail means to kill her and take her place.
a)
True
b)
False
56.
Proctor tells Hale that he has been frequently absent from church because he no longer believes in God.
a)
True
b)
False
57.
“And mark this. Let either of you breathe a word, or the edge of a word, about the other things, and I will come to you in the black of some terrible night and I will bring a pointy reckoning that will shudder you. And you know I can do it; I saw Indians smash my dear parents' heads on the pillow next to mine and I have seen some reddish work done at night, and I can make you wish you had never seen the sun go down!”
a)
Rebecca Nurse
b)
Abigail Williams
c)
Ruth Putnam
d)
Mercy Lewis
58.
“But you must understand, sir, that a person is either with this court or he must be counted against it. There will be no road between.”
a)
Judge Danforth
b)
Cheever
c)
Rev. Parris
d)
Rev. Hale
59.
“Abigail, I have fought here three long years to bend these stiff-necked people to me, and now, just now when some good respect is rising for me in the parish, you compromise my very character.”
a)
John Proctor
b)
Giles Corey
c)
Thomas Putnam
d)
Rev. Parris
60.
"John, I counted myself so plain, so poorly made, no honest love could come to me! Suspicion kissed you when I did."
a)
Mercy Lewis
b)
Elizabeth Proctor
c)
Ann Putnam
d)
Abigail Williams
61.
"I came into this village like a bridegroom to his beloved, bearing gifts of high religion; the very crowns of holy law I brought, and what I touched with my bright confidence, it died; and where I turned the eye of my great faith, blood flowed up."
a)
Judge Haththorne
b)
Herrick
c)
Rev. Hale
d)
Judge Danforth
62.
“Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!”
a)
John Proctor
b)
Rebecca Nurse
c)
Giles Corey
d)
Sarah Good
63.
“Four judges and the King’s deputy sat to dinner with us but an hour ago. I – I would have you speak civilly to me, from this out.”
a)
Mary Warren
b)
Mercy Lewis
c)
Abigail Williams
d)
Susanna Walcott
64.
“I think she’ll wake in time. Pray calm yourselves…A child’s spirit is like a child, you can never catch it by running after it; you must stand still, and, for love, it will soon itself comeback.”
a)
Elizabeth Proctor
b)
Abigail Williams
c)
Francis Nurse
d)
Rebecca Nurse
65.
"A fart on Thomas Putnam, that is what I say to that!"
a)
Giles Corey
b)
John Proctor
c)
Francis Nurse
d)
Cheever
66.
“He say Mr. Parris must be kill! Mr. Parris is no goodly man, Mr. Parris mean man and no gentle man, and he bid me to rise out of my bed and cut your throat!”
a)
Abigail Williams
b)
Tituba
c)
Betty Parris
d)
Ann Putnam
67.
“You know I must do as I’m told…Now believe me, Mr. Proctor, how heavy be the law, all its tonnage I do carry on my back tonight. I have a warrant for you wife.”
a)
Rev. Hale
b)
Rev. Parris
c)
Cheever
d)
Giles Corey
68.
“Reverend Parris, I have laid seven babies unbaptized in the earth.”
a)
Ruth Putnam
b)
Ann Putnam
c)
Thomas Putnam
d)
Rebecca Nurse
69.
“Have you tried beatin’ her? I gave Ruth a good one and it waked her for a minute. Here, let me have her."
a)
Betty Parris
b)
Abigail Williams
c)
Mary Warren
d)
Mercy Lewis
70.
"Why, we are surely gone wild this year. What anarchy is this? That tract is in my bounds, it’s in my bounds, Mr. Proctor."
a)
Thomas Putnam
b)
Rev. Parris
c)
Giles Corey
d)
George Jacobs
71.
“You did, you did! You drank a charm to kill John Proctor’s wife. You drank a charm to kill Goody Proctor!”
a)
Mary Warren
b)
Ruth Putnam
c)
Betty Parris
d)
Susanna Walcott
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