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Unit 2 Exam Review #1

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 20mins

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1.

Read the passage.

Without a declaration of war and without warning or justification of any kind, civilians, including vast numbers of women and children, are being ruthlessly murdered with bombs from the air. In times of so-called peace, ships are being attacked and sunk by submarines without cause or notice.

Which does Roosevelt's imagery convey?

a)

His approval of the countries committing these acts of violence

b)

His belief that America must respond to these acts

c)

His assertion that America should respond with the same violence and aggression

d)

His support for an international treaty to establish peace.

2.

Read the passage from Roosevelt's "Quarantine" speech.

If those things come to pass in other parts of the world, let no one imagine that America will escape, that America may expect mercy, that this Western Hemisphere will not be attacked and that it will continue tranquilly and peacefully to carry on the ethics and the arts of civilization.

Which best identifies an inference made in the passage and evaluates its logic?

a)

The inference is that Americans have a false sense of security; it is logical because of the ambitious nature of the German and Japanese expansion thus far.

b)

The inference is that Americans are not deserving of mercy; it is logical because they have not extended a helping hand to other nations in need.

c)

The inference is that Americans should focus on ethics and arts, rather than war; it is illogical because America has the most powerful military in the world.

d)

The inference is that America is too far removed to become involved in the war; it is illogical because Japan and Germany have naval forces that can attack by sea.

3.

Read the passage from Roosevelt's "Quarantine" speech:

If those things come to pass in other parts of the world, let no one imagine that America will escape, that America may expect mercy, that this Western Hemisphere will not be attacked and that it will continue tranquilly and peacefully to carry on the ethics and the arts of civilization.

Why is Roosevelt's refutation effective?

a)

Roosevelt already knows that Japan and Germany are planning to attack the United States.

b)

Roosevelt knows that his audience has already lost any and all hope of avoiding conflict.

c)

Some of Roosevelt's audience does imagine that America can escape or avoid aggression.

d)

Roosevelt knows that people make good choices when they are motivated by fear.

4.

Which is the most appropriate claim for a persuasive speech?

a)

Marie Curie was a brilliant scientist characterized by intense curiosity and dogged determination.

b)

Marie Curie's theory of radioactivity made her the most influential scientist of the century.

c)

Marie Curie was a great female scientist.

d)

Marie Sklodowska was born in Warsaw, Poland, on November 7, 1867.

5.

What is the primary effect of the subheadings ("When?" and "How?") used in this media piece?

a)

The audience is able to get the information quickly and easily, since it only has to read the subheadings to understand what the poster is about.

b)

The subheadings help the audience members realize that they do not know when or how to wash their hands.

c)

The subheadings tell the audience what type of information is in each section.

d)

The subheadings are written in an attractive font, making the poster entertaining to look at.

6.

Which best explains how the media piece's visual images communicate the viewpoint that teaching your children good hygiene is an important parental responsibility?

a)

The ad shows a father instructing his son on proper hand-washing technique.

b)

The ad shows two soapy sponges, which suggest a child's bathtime scene.

c)

The ad uses colors, like yellow and white, that symbolize love and nurturing.

d)

The ad shows two bars of soap, one for the parent and one for the child.

7.

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

a)

Tessa ate a sandwich; yet she still felt hungry.

b)

Tessa ate a sandwich, yet she still felt hungry.

c)

Tessa ate a sandwich yet, she still felt hungry.

d)

Tessa ate a sandwich yet she still felt hungry.

8.

Read the sentence.


My cousin Joshua sketched my picture, which he entered into a contest.

Which word does the boldfaced clause modify?

a)

Joshua

b)

sketched

c)

cousin

d)

picture

9.

Read the passage from Nixon's opening statements in the Nixon-Kennedy debate.

Kennedy has suggested that he believes he knows the way. I respect the sincerity which he m- which he makes that suggestion. But on the other hand, when we look at the various programs that he offers, they do not seem to be new.

By acknowledging Kennedy's points as valid before offering his own perspective on the issues being discussed, Nixon presents himself as

a)

aggressive and adversarial.

b)

mild-mannered and reasonable.

c)

insincere and critical.

d)

skeptical and dismissive.

10.

Read the passage from Roosevelt's "Quarantine" speech.

Let no one imagine that America will escape, that America may expect mercy . . .

Roosevelt makes an inference that his audience believes America can escape aggression. Is this a logical inference?

a)

Yes, because America has isolated itself in hopes of avoiding being drawn into a conflict

b)

Yes, because Roosevelt's audience has explicitly stated that they believe they will escape aggression

c)

No, because Roosevelt's audience has not explicitly stated that they believe they will escape aggression

d)

No, because while America is currently practicing isolationism, it was not a conscious, deliberate decision to do so.

11.

Which best represents a statement of fact?

a)

Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American Island of Oahu, the Japanese Ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message.

b)

. . . the American people in their righteous might . . .

c)

. . . the unbounding determination of our people . . .

d)

Since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire.

12.

Read the passage:

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.


Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.


Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.


Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.


And this morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.

What is the effect of the anaphora in this passage?

a)

It inspires the audience to reflect and remember where they were the previous evening.

b)

It emphasizes the betrayal of the Japanese, as well as the severity and number of the attacks.

c)

It allows the speaker to slow down and gather his thoughts before moving on to the next point in his speech.

d)

It gives the speech a musical, lyrical quality.

13.

Which shows a complex sentence with a correctly indicated subordinate clause?

a)

We plan to go the swimming pool, after the baby shower.

b)

In the wee hours of the morning, baby Drake is often up crying.

c)

I'm completely useless to everyone in the morning, until I've had my cup of coffee.

d)

She's a wonderful dancer, as we learned at the recital last year.

14.

Which describes anaphora?

a)

A prompts B to happen, without proof that any relationship between A and B actually exists.

b)

Repeating words at the beginning of nearby phrases, clauses, or sentences

c)

A question that implies or contains its own answer

d)

Attacking the person making the argument instead of the argument itself

15.

I don't mean to __________ on your privacy, but I need to get into your bedroom.


What word best completes the sentence?

a)

caption

b)

encroach

c)

embark

d)

deploy

16.

Read the passage:

He attacked an innocent, defenseless child.

This is an example of what technique?

a)

anaphora

b)

aphorism

c)

loaded language

d)

incorrect premises

17.

The new museum was officially __________ on December 12.

What word best completes the sentence?

a)

captioned

b)

embarked

c)

deployed

d)

inaugurated

18.

Which describes loaded language?

a)

Words that carry heavy emotion

b)

A logical conclusion, but one that is drawn from false information

c)

The emotional, secondary definition of a word

d)

A short phrase that expresses a true or wise idea