WorksheetsEnglish I - Unit 2 Test Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?
Homer writes that Odysseus and his men “were left to groan and wait for morning.” (Homer, 218)
Homer writes “that Odysseus and his men were left to groan and wait for morning” (Homer: 218).
Homer writes that Odysseus and his men “were left to groan and wait for morning” (218).
Homer writes “that Odysseus and his men were left to groan and wait for morning” (218)
Which excerpt from Part 1 of The Odyssey is cited properly in MLA style?
“This was an army, trained to fight on horseback /
or, where the ground required, on foot.” Homer (55-56)
“This was an army, trained to fight on horseback /
or, where the ground required, on foot” (Homer 55-56).
“This was an army, trained to fight on horseback /
or, where the ground required, on foot” Homer, 55-56.
“This was an army, trained to fight on horseback /
or, where the ground required, on foot.” (Homer) 55-56
Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?
Homer writes that the men’s oars “sent the white foam scuddling by” (38).
Homer writes “that the men’s oars sent the white foam scuddling by” (38)
Homer writes “that the men’s oars sent the white foam scuddling by,” (38).
Homer writes that the men’s oars “sent the white foam scuddling by.” (38)
What should be written in a formal style?
personal e-mails
friendly letters
movie reviews
work documents
Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
He saw the townlands
and learned the minds of many distant men,
and weathered many bitter nights and days
in his deep heart at sea, while he fought only
to save his life, to bring his shipmates home.
But not by will nor valor could he save them,
for their own recklessness destroyed them all—
children and fools, they killed and feasted on
the cattle of Lord Helios, the Sun,
and he who moves all day through heaven
took from their eyes the dawn of their return.
Of these adventures, Muse, daughter of Zeus,
tell us in our time, lift the great song again.
This excerpt best highlights the epic poetry elements of an epic hero who fights bravely, an invocation to a muse, and
a difficult journey with trials.
important historical events.
a list of everyday events.
repetition of key phrases
Read the paragraph.
The kids had been out on the pond all morning. There were not enough hockey sticks to go around, so a game of broom hockey had evolved. Discarded ski caps served as goal markers, and the kids skated back and forth on the backyard “rink.” The impromptu game stretched to fill the entire morning of the canceled school day. Marco was the last to leave the ice, gathering neglected gear and a forgotten puck. As he glided toward the bank, he heard a creak and a pop. A crack began to snake its way across the surface, and when Marco was inches from the edge, one skate went through the ice. Luckily, the other skate glided to a stop in the bank’s frozen mud, giving Marco just enough leverage to pull his frosty skate out of the melting mess.
The conflict in the paragraph is character vs.
self
character
society
nature
Read this student essay written about Greek mythology.
1.The Greek god of sheep and shepherds was Pan. 2. Pan had the body of a man, with the horns, legs, and tail of a goat. 3. He played the pan flute, which he made of hollow reeds. 4. Pan became a popular character in art and literature over the years.
Where should the quotation below be placed to further develop the paragraph?
In fact, Pan was “one of the great inspirations behind the childhood classic, Peter Pan” (Graham 79).
before sentence 1
after sentence 2
before sentence 3
after sentence 4
Which are examples of symbols? Choose all that apply.
an Olympic torch
a stop sign
a smiley face
an American flag
a white dove
Use the thesaurus entry for migrate to answer the question.
migrate
verb
Definition: to move from one place to another
Synonyms: drift, journey, rove, shift, wander
Antonyms: sojourn, stay, stop, halt
Which sentence contains another antonym for the word migrate?
Looking for work, many unemployed people began to roam the land.
I think I will stroll down the street to visit the Sanchez family today.
Kit and Helen decided to remain in the small town and open a coffee shop.
Yuchi chose to trek across the mountains by himself rather than with a group.
Read the following excerpt from The Odyssey.
"I drove them, all three wailing, to the ships,
tied them down under their rowing benches,
and called the rest: ‘All hands aboard;
come, clear the beach and no one taste
the Lotus, or you lose your hope of home."
Which of the following epic hero traits are displayed by Odysseus in the excerpt above?
Kindness and Generosity
Strength and Leadership
Timing and Leadership
Friendship and Bravery
The event from The Odyssey that best supports the theme that acting prideful can lead to unwanted consequences is
Odysseus controlling his temper with the Suitors and winning back his home.
Odysseus boasting of blinding Cyclops and Cyclops seeking revenge.
Odysseus proving his identity to Penelope by recounting the story of his bed.
Odysseus and his son, Telemachus, successfully fighting off the evil Suitors.
Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
Now Zeus the lord of cloud roused in the north
a storm against the ships, and driving veils
of squall moved down like night on land and sea.
The bows went plunging at the gust; sails
cracked and lashed out strips in the big wind.
We saw death in that fury, dropped the yards,
unshipped the oars, and pulled for the nearest lee:
then two long days and nights we lay offshore
worn out and sick at heart, tasting our grief,
until a third Dawn came with ringlets shining.
Which key details should be included in a paraphrase of this passage? Check all that apply.
The storm was a direct result of Zeus’s fury at the men.
For two days and nights, Zeus created a storm at sea.
Odysseus and his men feared greatly for their lives.
The sails on the ship cracked in the heavy winds.
The men felt grief as they lay offshore and waited.
Grant receives the writing prompt below.
Write an informative essay about the Greek hero, Jason. Summarize his unhappy youth and explain how he overcame obstacles to become great.
Grant’s first research question is “What happened in Jason’s early life?” What should his second research question be, and what would be the most credible source for research?
Grant should ask,“What was the name of the witch who assisted Jason?” using a book about Greek mythology for research.
Grant should ask,“What was the name of the witch who assisted Jason?” using a wiki page on Greek mythology for research.
Grant should ask, “How did Jason defeat his challenges and gain success?” using a book about Greek mythology for research.
Grant should ask, “How did Jason defeat his challenges and gain success?” using a wiki page on Greek mythology for research.
Which excerpt from Part 2 of The Odyssey best supports the conclusion that Odysseus’s fate is doomed?
The Cyclops bellowed and the rock roared round him,
and we fell back in fear.
But I kept thinking how to win the game:
death sat there huge; how could we slip away?
Ahead of our black prow it struck and sank
whelmed in a spurning geyser,
But Zeus disdained my offering;
destruction for my ships he had in store
