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English 3 Semester Exam

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 3hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Since the Romantics liked Nature, what did they want to protect for our nation?

a)

Worker's rights

b)

Human rights

c)

Nature (national parks)

d)

the Climate

2.

In the Puritans' colonial writings, what were two popular themes?

a)

Survival and family values

b)

Life is a trial and daily life with God

c)

Survival and Religious freedom

3.

This literary period focused on the new American hero, noble savage, manifest destiny, and beauty of Nature. Which period is it?

a)

Colonial

b)

Age of Reason

c)

Romantic

d)

Transcendental

4.

This literary period focused on protecting natural beauty and didn't like industrialism. Which period is it?

a)

Age of Reason

b)

Romantic

c)

Transcendental

d)

Dark Romantic

5.

This literary period focused on obsession and the dark side of human nature. Which period is it?

a)

Colonial

b)

Transcendental

c)

Romantic

d)

Dark Romantic

6.

What are these phrases examples of?

"matron and maid" (Thanatopsis); "While I pondered, weak and weary" ("The Raven").

a)

Foreshadowing

b)

Symbolism

c)

Alliteration

7.

Choose 2 literary devices that the quote is an example of.

"Because I could not stop for Death--

He kindly stopped for me--

The Carriage held but just Ourselves--

And Immortality." (Emily Dickinson)

a)

Personification

b)

Metaphor

c)

Irony

d)

Allusion

8.

What is this quote an example of?

"O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done.

The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won" (Walt Whitman)

a)

Symbolism

b)

Allusion

c)

Metaphor

d)

Foreshadowing

9.

the underlying message of a text; the lesson that the author wants the reader to learn

a)

connotation

b)

idiom

c)

theme

d)

alliteration

10.

the use of clues to hint at what will happen later in the text

a)

diction

b)

foreshadowing

c)

euphemism

d)

connotation

11.

comparing two things without using like or as

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

foreshadowing

d)

diction

12.

Comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as"

a)

simile

b)

foreshadowing

c)

metaphor

d)

oxymoron

13.

how the author feels about the topic

a)

tone

b)

mood

c)

diction

d)

foreshadowing

14.

Using the other words in a sentence to help determine the meaning of an unknown word

a)

simile

b)

diction

c)

context clues

d)

foreshadowing

15.

giving human characteristics to non-human things and objects

a)

theme

b)

oxymoron

c)

diction

d)

personification

16.

literary device in which parts of the sentence are grammatically the same or similar in construction

a)

oxymoron

b)

parallelism

c)

hyperbole

d)

euphemism

17.

using the information given to make educated deductions; reading between the lines

a)

context clues

b)

conflict

c)

simile

d)

inference

18.

What was Jonathan Edwards' purpose in "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"?

a)

show how powerful he is

b)

give his congregation insight into their future

c)

make his congregation fearful of committing sins

d)

gain more followers

19.

According to Edwards, how do people avoid going to Hell?

a)

by living well

b)

by believing in God

c)

by the mercy of God

d)

by prayer

20.

What are the key elements of an argumentative essay?

a)

Introduction, quotes, and conclusion

b)

Counterclaim, setting, and introduction

c)

Claim, reasons, and evidence

d)

Something to provoke thought

21.

What should be in an introduction paragraph of an argumentative essay?

a)

Arguing and proving the other side wrong

b)

claim, reasons and evidence

c)

counterclaim and 3 reasons

d)

an attention grabber, the claim, and 3 reasons to support the claim

22.

The rhetorical appeal ethos...

a)

is an ethical appeal which persuades the audience using credibility/knowledge

b)

is an emotional appeal which persuades the audience by using emotional language

c)

is a logical appeal which persuades the audience using reason

23.

The narrative perspective of this passage is...

a)

third person omniscient

b)

first person

c)

third limited

24.

An advertisement for toothpaste with a dentist recommending the toothpaste is what kind of rhetorical appeal?

a)

logos

b)

pathos

c)

ethos

25.

External conflict...

a)

is a problem that takes place between a character and an outside source

b)

is a problem that takes place internally for the character

26.

The rhetorical appeal logos...

a)

is an ethical appeal which persuades the audience using credibility/knowledge

b)

is an emotional appeal which persuades the audience by using emotional language

c)

is a logical appeal which persuades the audience using reason

27.

The rhetorical appeal pathos...

a)

is an ethical appeal which persuades the audience using credibility/knowledge

b)

is an emotional appeal which persuades the audience by using emotional language

c)

is a logical appeal which persuades the audience using reason

28.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
29.
What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?
a)
A hero in a story that saves many lives.
b)
A problem that a character has with other characters.
c)
A struggle between a character and a family member.
d)
An issue that a character faces within him/her self.
30.
What is the definition of an "external" conflict?
a)
An issue between a character and an outside force.
b)
A problem within the exposition of a story.
c)
A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
d)
A problem caused by the protagonist.
31.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
32.
Elsa has to be hidden away from the outside world because of her secret magical powers.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
33.
In "The Hunger Games," Katniss must survive in the arena by protecting herself from animals, searching for clean water, and surviving fires.
a)
Character vs Character
b)
Character vs Nature
c)
Character vs Society
d)
Character vs Self
34.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Humorous
b)
Persuasive
c)
Anxious
d)
Cheerful
35.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
a)
Bitter
b)
Respectful
c)
Objective
d)
Humorous
36.
"Jeremy looked like a rock star.  He was really tall with perfect blonde hair, ice blue eyes, and this sullen look that drove the girls crazy." is an example of...
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
c)
Both
37.
If the author shows you what the character is like and you have to infer, that is
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
38.
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
a)
He tapped his foot anxiously.
b)
"I wouldn't  trust that man," said Ma.
c)
Frank was a shy, quiet person.
d)
Every time he earned a high grade, he would hang the test on his wall.
39.
Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
a)
Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.
b)
Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously. 
c)
Marcia was a nervous person.
d)
Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.
40.
Read the following passage.
“We did it! We did it! We did it!” Mei boasted, slapping her hand against the table, scattering toast crumbs, knocking aside teaspoons and almost smearing the butter in her zeal.“Whoa!” her brother exclaimed, startled. “Well, congratulations!”Mei stood up and triumphantly strutted around the kitchen, transforming her walk around the breakfast table into a victory parade.Her brother laughed, surprised and amused. “Who are you, and what have you done with my sister, Mei?” he teased.
Based on the passage, what can you infer about the main character Mei?
a)
Mei is always outgoing and loud.
b)
Mei is timid.
c)
Mei is not very athletic.
d)
Mei is not usually so boastful and energetic.
41.
Read this excerpt from Holes:
Back at school, a bully named Derrick Dunne used to torment Stanley. The teachers never took Stanley’s complaints seriously, because Derrick was so much smaller than Stanley. Some teachers even seemed to find it amusing that a little kid like Derrick could pick on someone as big as Stanley.
Based on this flashback, what conclusion can be made about Stanley?
a)
Based on this flashback, what conclusion can be made about Stanley?
b)
Stanley needs to stand up for himself.
c)
Stanley is used to difficult situations.
d)
Stanley is not bothered by Derrick’s bullying.
42.
The use of an image or an object to stand for something else 
a)
Imagery
b)
Symbolism
c)
Theme
d)
Denotation
43.
What is the definition of hyperbole?
a)
When a group of of words all start with the same sound.
b)
When words sound like what they mean.
c)
An extreme exaggeration 
d)
A comparison 
44.
Which of the following is an example of personification?
a)
You are as a beautiful as a flower.
b)
The trees danced in the wind.
c)
I waited in line for 10 years!
d)
He is an encyclopedia of knowledge. 
45.
What is this is an example of: The clock on the wall laughed at me as I tried to finish my test before class ended.
a)
personification
b)
metaphor
c)
simile
d)
hyperbole
46.
Why do people use figurative language?
a)
To make their writing interesting and visual, or to emphasis an idea and make a point.
b)
To be grammatically correct.
c)
To structure their writing into paragraphs.
d)
Because Beyonce uses it in her songs. 
47.
A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?
a)
Be honest.
b)
Don't be greedy.
c)
Always share your things with others.
d)
Be respectful to others.
48.
The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.
a)
True
b)
False
49.
A theme should be a statement, not just one word. 
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
50.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
b)
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
c)
You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.
d)
Life is short; make the most of it.
51.
A novel can have more than one theme.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
52.

What is the difference between theme and main idea?

a)

Main idea is what the text is mainly about and theme is the lesson or moral in the story

b)

Theme is what the text is mainly about and Main idea is the lesson or moral in the story

c)

Theme is specific to characters in the story and main idea is not

53.

True or false. The theme of the text is always stated.

a)

True, authors tell you the lesson of the story.

b)

False, the theme of the story is usually implied based on what characters experience

c)

False, most stories do not have a theme

54.

How should you cite a quote using parenthetical reference?

a)

In chapter three the protagonist says, "I'm free to do as I please" (Ann Williams page 20).

b)

In chapter three the protagonist says, "I'm free to do as I please (Ann Williams page 20)."

c)

In chapter three the protagonist says, "I'm free to do as I please" (Williams 20).

d)

In chapter three the protagonist says, "I'm free to do as I please (Williams p. 20)."

55.

How should your page be spaced

a)

Single space

b)

Double space

c)

One and a half space

d)

It doesn't matter

56.
Which of these is properly cited?
a)
At the end of the year, Dumbledore said, "It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live" (Rowling, 589). 
b)
At the end of the year, Dumbledore said "It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live" (Rowling 589). 
c)
At the end of the year, Dumbledore said, "It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live" (Rowling 589). 
d)
At the end of the year, Dumbledore said, "It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live" (Rowling 589) 
57.

Which of these is properly cited?

a)

Atticus stated, "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view." (Lee 280)

b)

Atticus stated, "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view " (Lee, 280).

c)

Atticus stated, "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view" (Lee 280).

d)

Atticus stated, "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view." (Lee 280).

58.
Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…
a)
Jason was the best player.
b)
Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.
c)
Jason was not a very good player.
d)
Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.
59.
When making an inference, the most important thing is...
a)
What you know about the topic
b)
The topic of the text
c)
The characters in the text
d)
Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.
60.
Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter.  She was very excited!  She really liked dogs.  Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them.  Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies, but after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.
It is likely that:
a)
Mosquitoes bit Rachel
b)
Rachel is allergic to dogs, too
c)
Rachel fell in poison ivy
d)
Rachel was already sick
61.
Tiffany held her breath as her teacher returned the math test the class had taken last week.  Tiffany had not studied very hard or long for the test, and she was worried about her grade.  Her teacher handed Tiffany her test.  Tiffany groaned and put her head down on her desk.
It is likely that:
a)
Tiffany earned a bad grade on the test
b)
Tiffany received a good grade on the test
c)
Tiffany is tired
d)
Tiffany is angry at her teacher
62.

In Poe's short story "The Masque of the Red Death", the events of the story are related to

a)

a popular ballroom dance

b)

a spreading, infectious disease

c)

a nickname for Prince Prospero

d)

costumes for masquerade ball

63.

In "The Masque of the Red Death", what is unusual about where the masquerade takes place?

a)

There is a ballroom as large as the entire imperial suite

b)

Musicians play in a curved hall

c)

It begins at sundown and does not end until the ebony clock strikes

d)

There are colored rooms that are not connected to each other or situated along a straight hall

64.

In "The Masque of the Red Death", few people dare to enter the black apartment because

a)

face look frightening there, and an ebony clock makes a strange sound

b)

without light, no one can see or dance

c)

it is the room where Prince Prospero wears the masque of the Red Death

d)

in this room a strange voice can be heard whose origins no one can trace

65.
Which of the following suggests that the revelers will not live long in “The Masque of the Red Death”?
a)
The white room
b)
The locked gates
c)
The red window panes
d)
The ebony clock
66.

In "The Masque of the Red Death", what happened to the revellers in the end?

a)

They ran out of Prince Prospero's abbey or palace.

b)

They all died.

c)

They killed the stranger.

67.

The Crucible: Niece of Samuel Parris, an orphan, leads girls to accusations, seventeen years old

a)

Abigail Adams

b)

Abigail Williams

c)

Abigail Parris

d)

Mercy Lews

68.

The Crucible: From Barbados, first accused of witchcraft, calls out others to try to save herself, she is also a slave

a)

Susanna Walcott

b)

Abigail Williams

c)

Mary Warren

d)

Tituba

69.

The Crucible: Controversial and insecure minister of Salem

a)

Reverend Run DMC

b)

Reverend Samuel Jackson

c)

Reverend Samuel Parrs

d)

Reverend Giles Corey

70.

The Crucible: Who said: "More weight."

a)

John Proctor

b)

Giles Corey

c)

Rev. John Hale

d)

Abigail Williams

71.

The Crucible: Who is the "he" Elizabeth Proctor is referring to?

"I came to think [he] fancied Abigail. As so one night I lost my wits, I think, and put her out on the high road."

a)

John Proctor

b)

Giles Corey

c)

Thomas Putnam

d)

Rev. Sam Parris

72.

The Crucible: Who is the "she" that Ezekiel Cheever is referring to?

"[She] sat to dinner in Reverend Parris's house tonight, and without a word nor warnin' [she] falls to the floor. Like a struck beast, he says, and screamed a scream that a bull would weep to hear."

a)

Ruth Putnam

b)

Betty Parris

c)

Abigail Williams

d)

Mary Warren

73.

The Crucible: What is the purpose of the quote:

"He plow on Sunday, sir."

a)

To make Rev. Parris look like a terrible minister

b)

To make Rev. Hale seem unknowledgeable

c)

To make John Proctor look unchristian

d)

To make Thomas Putnam look greedy

74.

The Crucible: "Abby'll charge lechery on you, Mr. Proctor!"

What does lechery mean?

a)

Witchcraft

b)

Adultery

c)

Murder

d)

Lying

75.

The narrator in Emily Dickinson's "I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died" is:

a)

Told by someone who witnessed another's death

b)

A person who has passed away and is explaining their last moments

c)

Explained from the vantage point of the fly

d)

Emily Dickinson predicting what will happen when she dies

76.

Emily Dickinson's "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" uses which of the following literary devices to describe death?

a)

Simile

b)

Anaphora

c)

Personification

d)

Caesura

77.

In Dickinson's poem, "I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died," the fly likely represents:

a)

The last thing we see before we die

b)

An open window in the room

c)

Death

d)

The poem takes place in the summertime

78.

In Dickinson's "Because I Could Not Stop for Death," the "house" the carriage stops in front of is actually:

a)

Her childhood home

b)

The school yard

c)

Where another passenger lives

d)

A grave

79.

Which of the following is/are a belief(s) of Emerson based on "Self-Reliance?" (please select all that apply)

a)

You give up your identity if you conform to society.

b)

You can find yourself if you conform to society.

c)

Being part of society and conforming to the beliefs of everyone around is the key to happiness.

d)

Self-reliance is the only way to remedy conformity.

80.

What does the following quote from "Self-Reliance" mean?


"It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude…."

a)

You should always try to seek approval and make friends with everyone.

b)

The only way to be yourself is to live in solitude.

c)

Being part of the crowd is the only way to be considered great.

d)

If you want to be great, you need to be able to be yourself despite the opinions of those around you.

81.

In "Nature" what does Emerson compare himself to when it comes to how he feels about himself in nature?

a)

an egotistic eyeball

b)

a transparent eyeball

c)

a tranquil eyeball

d)

an uncontained eyeball

82.

In "Self-Reliance," at what conviction does Emerson say that all people arrive during their education?

a)

That people shouldn't be jealous of others and accept who they are.

b)

That people will never get better so they should give up hope of a better life.

c)

That society is just too big to fight and they should just give in

d)

That you would be better off in life if you stopped studying

83.

In "Self-Reliance," what two fears does Emerson identify as those that stop people from trusting themselves?

a)

fear of other's reactions and fear of the truth

b)

fear of other's reactions and fear of dying

c)

fear of other's reactions and fear of being inconsistent

d)

fear of other's reactions and fear of rabbits

84.

A nonconformist is someone who

a)

does everything they are told to do.

b)

does not follow the beliefs of the majority.

c)

does not like farms.

d)

follows the beliefs of a carefully outlined code of conduct.

85.

What does Emerson call consistency?

a)

"A great warrior against chaos"

b)

"The secret sage of intelligence"

c)

"The elf on the shelf"

d)

"The hobgoblin of little minds"

86.
Chris McCandless was
a)
An explorer interested in visiting each continent
b)
A loner who wanted to experience the raw, untamed wilderness
c)
An antisocial person who despised all of his family
d)
A mentally disturbed person who took medication to control his disorder.
87.
McCandless’s explorations took him
a)
All over the world
b)
To each ocean and lake in American because he found peace near water
c)
To unplanned places along the way to his goal of Alaska
d)
All over America on a detailed and mapped out trip his final destination of Alaska
88.
Within his family, he was closest to
a)
His mother, Bille
b)
His sister, Carine
c)
His father, Walt
d)
He wasn’t close to any of his family members
89.

Read the sentences from page 4: “Alaska has long been a magnet for dreamers and misfits, people who think the unsullied enormity of the Last Frontier will patch all the holes in their lives. The bush is an unforgiving place, however, that cares nothing for hope or longing” (Krakauer 4).


The sentences give the implied evidence that

a)

The author feels Alaska is a perfect place to find peace.

b)

The author feels that Alaska is the perfect place for misfits.

c)

The author feels that Alaska is a place to carry out your dreams

d)

The author feels that Alaska is ruthless

90.

Read the sentences from page 11: “Thompson, Samel, and Swanson, however, are contumacious Alaskans with a special fondness for driving motor vehicles where motor vehicles aren’t really designed to be driven” (Krakauer 11).


What is the meaning of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence?

a)

Skilled

b)

Pleasant

c)

Rebellious

d)

Happy

91.
What is the main evidence the author provides to support the idea that McCandless has disdain for so-called “normal” society rules and values:
a)
“He was the hardest worker I’ve ever seen” (Krakauer 18).
b)
“He set pretty high standards for himself” (Krakauer 18).
c)
“He used to… tell us these amazing stories of his travels (Krakauer 16).
d)
“He intended to invent an utterly new life for himself, one in which he would be free to wallow in the unfiltered experience” (Krakauer 23).
92.

Read this definition: Refute: verb 1. to prove to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge. 2. to prove (a person) to be in error.


Which statement or example best refutes the notion that McCandless was “mentally disturbed?”

a)

The example Krakauer gives of a similar male named McCunn who “neglected to arrange for the pilot to fly him back to civilization at summer’s end” (81).

b)

The examples Krakauer gives of a similar male named Waterman who “committed himself to the Anchorage Psychiatric Institute but left after two weeks, convinced there was a conspiracy….then…he launched yet another solo attempt on Denali” (79).

c)

“Like Rosellini and Waterman, McCandless was a seeker and had an impractical fascination with the harsh side of nature” (Krakauer 85).

d)

“But unlike Waterman, McCandless wasn’t mentally ill. And unlike McCunn, he didn’t go into the bush assuming someone would automatically appear to save [him] (Krakauer 85).

93.

After writing about a similar story regarding a young male named Ruess, Krakauer writes, “Ruess was just as romantic as McCandless, if not more so, and equally heedless of personal safety (Krakauer 92).


The word romantic as it is used in the sentence, can best be described as:

a)

Loving

b)

Impractical

c)

Tender

d)

Fancy

94.
Remarkably, almost everyone who came in contact with McCandless during his travels
a)
Tried to persuade him to give up his dream and get a real job
b)
Reported his whereabouts to his parents
c)
Felt he was being selfish and hurtful to his parents
d)
Described him as very likeable and made an instant and memorable connection with him
95.

Congenial

a)

Present at birth

b)

Rash, impetuous

c)

Friendly

d)

Aggressive

96.

Antimony

a)

Divorce payment

b)

Free from defects

c)

Having consistency

d)

Metallic element

97.

Plebeian

a)

Aristocratic

b)

Ominous

c)

Witty

d)

Common

98.

Anomaly

a)

Irreverent

b)

Ghost

c)

Sick animal

d)

inconsistency

99.

Mien

a)

Eccentric

b)

Tainted

c)

Proper

d)

Appearance

100.

Egress

a)

withered, dry

b)

going out, exit

c)

inconsistency

d)

salty

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