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WorksheetsUnit 5 Semester 2
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which transitional word or phrase is most appropriate in an essay that is organized chronologically?
Next,
On the other hand,
All in all,
However,
In "How Archaeologists Found the Lost City of Troy," what is the author's purpose in telling the story of Troy's defeat in the Trojan War?
to give biographical information about the real people who lived in Troy
to entertain the reader with a tale of war, deceit, and victory
to explain the importance of the city of Troy in Greek mythology
to pay tribute to Homer as an epic storyteller
Refer to Stories from the Iliad: "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles."
What is a central idea in "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles"?
To be respected and followed, Agamemnon should have treated Achilles fairly.
The gods do not involve themselves in human wars.
Agamemnon finds that buying forgiveness is impossible.
Agamemnon's singular wrong act did not destroy years of favor with Achilles.
In "Homer: The Poet for All Ages," how do the gods interact with humans?
The gods always support and protect humans.
The gods support or antagonize humans according to their feelings.
The gods are easily angered and always try to destroy humans.
The gods are not interested in what humans do.
Read the excerpt from "The Quarrel" from "Stories from the Iliad."
“Drunkard, with the eyes of a dog and the heart of a deer! Never fighting in the front of the battle! You would rather go round and rob the prizes from any man who stands up to you. I swear to you, that from this time forth, you may look for Achilles but you shall not find him. When your men fall dying by the murderous hand of Hector, you shall not know how to help them, and you shall tear your heart with rage for the hour when you wronged the best of the Achaeans.”
What effect does the phrase "with the eyes of a dog and the heart of a deer" have on the meaning of the excerpt from "The Quarrel"?
It emphasizes Agamemnon's greed and cowardice.
It underscores Agamemnon's deception and grace.
It emphasizes Agamemnon's lack of sophistication.
It underscores Agamemnon's power and swiftness.
What do the armies’ and Patroclus’ horses reaction to his death reveal about Patroclus In “How the Death of Patroclus Roused Achilles” from “Stories from the Iliad”?
Patroclus was unworthy of receiving immortal horses for his chariot.
Patroclus was a fierce leader that inspired fear and brutality.
Patroclus was an admired warrior and man who inspired great loyalty.
Patroclus provoked unnecessary animosity between the two armies.
Read the sentence.
The man walked down three flights of stairs to access the subterranean railway.
What is the best definition of subterranean?
interconnected
rapid
beneath the ground
well traveled
Read the sentence.
You must make sure that all the sources are credible before citing them in your essay.
What is the best definition of credible?
persuasive
trustworthy
lengthy
informative
Read the sentence.
He knew that he could not avoid his fate no matter what choice he made.
What is the best definition of fate?
past mistakes
chance at success
countless options
predetermined future
Which answer best corrects the sentence fragment?
Because she didn't clean her room. She was not allowed to go out with her friends.
Because she didn't clean her room and she was not allowed to go out with her friends.
Because she didn't clean her room so she was not allowed to go out with her friends.
She was not allowed to go out with her friends she didn't clean her room.
She was not allowed to go out with her friends because she didn't clean her room.
Which answer best corrects the fragment?
Be careful. When you back out of the driveway.
When you back out be careful of the driveway.
When you back out of the driveway. Be careful.
When you back out, of the driveway be careful.
Be careful when you back out of the driveway.
Which answer choice best corrects the run-on sentence?
I need to study for the geography exam I need to improve my grades.
I need to study for the geography exam, I need to improve my grades.
I need to study for the geography exam because I need to improve my grades.
I need to study for the geography exam I need. To improve my grades.
I need to study. For the geography exam I need to improve my grades.
