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Advanced Reading Final Exam Review

Total questions: 179

Worksheet time: 2hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A story told from the perspective of an all-knowing narrator who can access the thoughts of all characters is using which point of view?

a)

First-person

b)

Second-person

c)

Third-person limited

d)

Third-person omniscient

2.

What term describes a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Analogy

d)

Personification

3.

Which literary device gives human characteristics to non-human things?

a)

Symbolism

b)

Imagery

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Personification

4.

What figurative language technique involves an extreme exaggeration?

a)

Irony

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Metaphor

d)

Simile

5.

The time and place where a story occurs is called:

a)

Theme

b)

Plot

c)

Setting

d)

Conflict

6.

Which literary device involves a contradiction between appearance and reality?

a)

Paradox

b)

Juxtaposition

c)

Irony

d)

Allegory

7.

Which literary device involves a play on words, often for humorous effect?

a)

Irony

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Pun

d)

Paradox

8.

The vivid use of language to create mental images is known as:

a)

Symbolism

b)

Imagery

c)

Metaphor

d)

Simile

9.

"I have told you a million times to wash the dishes" is an example of:

a)

Personification

b)

Synecdoche

c)

Idiom

d)

Hyperbole

10.

What type of figurative language is used in "The fireplace heater hissed and cracked"?

a)

Personification

b)

Simile

c)

Onomatopoeia

d)

Metaphor

11.

Which literary device uses one part to refer to the whole, or vice versa?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Synecdoche

c)

Personification

d)

Simile

12.

In the phrase "You're sweet like candy," what figure of speech is used?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Simile

d)

Personification

13.

"There are plenty of fish in the sea" is an example of:

a)

Idiom

b)

Hyperbole

c)

Metaphor

d)

Simile

14.

"The last piece of pie was calling my name" is an example of:

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Simile

c)

Metaphor

d)

Personification

15.

In the phrase "Make like a tree and leave," what figure of speech is used?

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Pun

d)

Idiom

16.

Which figure of speech is used in the phrase "The wind whispered through the trees"?

a)

Personification

b)

Simile

c)

Metaphor

d)

Hyperbole

17.

What type of figurative language is used in "He is a shining star"?

a)

Personification

b)

Idiom

c)

Metaphor

d)

Simile

18.

"She sells seashells by the seashore" is an example of which literary device?

a)

Simile

b)

Onomatopoeia

c)

Alliteration

d)

Metaphor

19.

What literary device is used when an object or action represents a deeper meaning?

a)

Irony

b)

Symbolism

c)

Metaphor

d)

Simile

20.

Which figure of speech involves a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as'?

a)

Hyperbole

b)

Metaphor

c)

Simile

d)

Personification

21.

What is the term for a recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story?

a)

Theme

b)

Motif

c)

Setting

d)

Plot

22.

What is an "Idiom"?

a)

A direct comparison

b)

A word imitating a sound

c)

A phrase with a meaning different from its literal meaning

d)

A reference to another work

23.

How is a "Metaphor" different from a simile?

a)

It uses like or as for comparison

b)

It makes a direct comparison without using like or as

c)

It exaggerates for effect

d)

It repeats sounds

24.

What does "Allusion" in literature typically refer to?

a)

A direct comparison

b)

An exaggerated description

c)

A reference to another literary work or historical event

d)

A repeated consonant sound

25.

What is the name of the society in which 'Delirium' is set?

a)

The Republic

b)

The Colonies

c)

The United States

d)

The DFA

26.

In the world of 'Delirium,' love is considered a disease. What is it called?

a)

Amoritis

b)

Cupid's Curse

c)

Delirium

d)

Lovelock

27.

What procedure do individuals undergo to be 'cured' of love in the society of 'Delirium'?

a)

The Cure

b)

Amor Suppressant

c)

Lovelock Inhibitor

d)

Emotion Eradication

28.

Who is the protagonist of 'Delirium'?

a)

Lena Haloway

b)

Alex Shepherd

c)

Hana Tate

d)

Rachel Devlin

29.

What event is approaching in Lena's life that is significant in the society's context?

a)

Graduation

b)

Her wedding

c)

Her birthday

d)

The day of the Cure

30.

What is the penalty for those who resist the Cure in 'Delirium'?

a)

Exile

b)

Imprisonment

c)

Execution

d)

Forced re-cure

31.

What is the forbidden gesture of rebellion that Lena learns from Alex?

a)

Holding hands

b)

Kissing

c)

Whispering

d)

Smiling

32.

What is the name of the rebellion group fighting against the society in 'Delirium'?

a)

The Resistance

b)

The Undivided

c)

The Loveless

d)

The Defiant

33.

What does Lena discover about Alex, which complicates her feelings about the Cure?

a)

He is a government spy

b)

He is already cured

c)

He is a member of the Resistance

d)

He is terminally ill

34.

What is the primary emotion that the society fears and seeks to eliminate?

a)

Fear

b)

Sadness

c)

Love

d)

Anger

35.

How does Lena's perception of love change throughout the story?

a)

She becomes more resistant to it

b)

She embraces it fully

c)

She remains indifferent

d)

She becomes afraid of it

36.

What is the mysterious Wilds in 'Delirium'?

a)

A forbidden zone outside society

b)

A secret organization

c)

A natural disaster

d)

A hidden cure for love

37.

What literary genre does 'Delirium' primarily belong to?

a)

Romance

b)

Dystopian

c)

Mystery

d)

Historical fiction

38.

How does the society in 'Delirium' control information and communication?

a)

Through propaganda

b)

By banning books

c)

By monitoring conversations

d)

All of the above

39.

What is the ultimate goal of the Resistance in 'Delirium'?

a)

To overthrow the government

b)

To develop a cure for the Cure

c)

To spread love throughout society

d)

To create a separate society without the Cure

40.

What choice does Lena face in the climax of 'Delirium'?

a)

Whether to betray the Resistance

b)

Whether to undergo the Cure willingly

c)

Whether to escape to the Wilds with Alex

d)

Whether to report Alex to the authorities

41.

What is the primary topic explored in "Delirium" by Lauren Oliver?

a)

The dangers of technology

b)

The power of love

c)

The importance of family

d)

The struggle for survival

42.

How does Lena's character develop throughout the novel "Delirium"?

a)

She becomes more fearful and submissive.

b)

She remains unchanged and indifferent.

c)

She grows more rebellious and independent.

d)

She becomes more dependent on her family.

43.

Explain how the setting of a dystopian society impacts the events in "Delirium."

a)

It creates a sense of freedom and opportunity.

b)

It limits the characters' actions and choices.

c)

It has no significant impact on the story.

d)

It encourages characters to follow their dreams.

44.

Compare and contrast Lena and Hana's views on love in "Delirium."

a)

Both believe love is a disease that should be cured.

b)

Lena sees love as dangerous, while Hana is more open to it.

c)

Hana is fearful of love, while Lena embraces it from the start.

d)

Both characters are indifferent to the concept of love.

45.

What does the fence symbolize in "Delirium"?

a)

Freedom and opportunity

b)

Safety and security

c)

Oppression and control

d)

Wealth and prosperity

46.

Summarize the key event that leads Lena to question the society's rules in "Delirium."

a)

Her best friend Hana's rebellion

b)

Her mother's disappearance

c)

Meeting Alex and experiencing love

d)

Her father's strict enforcement of rules

47.

Analyze the theme of freedom versus control in "Delirium." How is this theme developed through the characters' actions?

a)

Through the characters' acceptance of societal norms

b)

Through the characters' rebellion against societal restrictions

c)

Through the characters' indifference to societal rules

d)

Through the characters' adherence to family traditions

48.

Identify the turning point in Lena's character development in "Delirium."

a)

When she decides to undergo the procedure

b)

When she meets Alex and starts questioning the society's rules

c)

When she moves to a new city

d)

When she loses a family member

49.

Explain the significance of the setting in the final scenes of "Delirium."

a)

It highlights the beauty of nature.

b)

It emphasizes the characters' isolation.

c)

It underscores the oppressive nature of the society.

d)

It shows the technological advancements of the society.

50.

Interpret the symbolism of the "cure" in "Delirium." What does it represent in the context of the story?

a)

The cure represents freedom and individuality.

b)

The cure represents control and conformity.

c)

The cure represents love and compassion.

d)

The cure represents knowledge and wisdom.

51.

Dystopian societies typically

a)

celebrate life

b)

restrict free thought

c)

encourage individualism

d)

cherish nature

52.

Which one of the following is NOT one of the five major Dystopian themes?

a)

Celebration of Individualism

b)

Environmental Destruction

c)

Technological Control

d)

Government Control

53.

Select ALL the characteristics that define a Dystopian book/movie

a)

Set in a future gone awry

b)

Has rules the character has to follow

c)

Contains scary elements like vampires or ghosts

d)

Relates to a problem or fear in our modern lives

e)

Has magic or things that could never happen in real life

54.

True or False: There is a relationship between Science Fiction and Dystopia

a)

True

b)

False

55.

A Dystopian protagonist usually. . .

a)

Is satisfied with their society.

b)

Is physically stronger than most people.

c)

Is the leader of the government.

d)

Is dissatisfied with their society and feels trapped.

56.

The spreading of ideas and information to help or hurt a cause.

a)

Allusion

b)

Social Dialect

c)

Propaganda

d)

Utopia

57.

Utopian societies reflect most of these qualities EXCEPT_____

a)

Peaceful government

b)

Equality for all citizens

c)

Independent thought

d)

A dangerous environment

58.

Utopia or Dystopia?

Society full of ideals

a)

Dystopia

b)

Utopia

59.

What Dystopian theme example is this?:


No one has power in this world, everyone has to take care of themselves.

a)

Governmental Control

b)

Environmental Destruction

c)

Technological Control

d)

Survival

60.

What is a Dystopia?

a)

A perfect society

b)

A world full of romance

c)

A bad society, typically dehumanizing and controlling of its citizens

d)

A peaceful world

61.

The spreading of ideas and information to help or hurt a cause.

a)

Allusion

b)

Social Dialect

c)

Propaganda

d)

Utopia

62.

In "The Lottery", what Dystopian characteristic was present?

a)

Technological control

b)

Resistance to change

c)

Choice of Individualism

d)

Urban Setting

63.

What Dystopian theme example is this?:


No one has power in this world, everyone has to take care of themselves.

a)

Governmental Control

b)

Environmental Destruction

c)

Technological Control

d)

Survival

64.

Which of the following topics is most commonly associated with dystopian literature?

a)

The triumph of the human spirit

b)

The importance of family and friendship

c)

The dangers of totalitarian governments

d)

The beauty of nature

65.

How does the setting of a dystopian narrative typically impact its characters?

a)

It provides a safe and nurturing environment for them to thrive.

b)

It challenges them with harsh conditions and oppressive rules.

c)

It is usually irrelevant to the development of the characters.

d)

It offers abundant resources, leading to conflicts of interest.

66.

In dystopian literature, advanced technology is often portrayed as:

a)

A tool for enhancing human capabilities and happiness.

b)

A means of escaping reality and responsibilities.

c)

A source of division and inequality among people.

d)

A method for governments to control and surveil the population.

67.

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of dystopian societies?

a)

Strict class divisions

b)

Utopian ideals

c)

Environmental degradation

d)

Freedom of thought and expression

68.

What role does propaganda play in dystopian narratives?

a)

It is used to educate the public about their rights and freedoms.

b)

It serves as a means for the ruling authority to control and manipulate the populace.

c)

It is irrelevant and rarely appears in dystopian literature.

d)

It promotes diversity of thought and individualism.

69.

How does the dystopian genre typically explore the impact of technology on society?

a)

By showing how technology can solve all of humanity's problems

b)

Through depicting technology as inherently evil

c)

By illustrating the potential for technology to be misused by those in power

d)

By ignoring technological advancements altogether

70.

Which of the following best describes the impact of setting on a dystopian narrative?

a)

The setting is usually a backdrop and does not significantly affect the story.

b)

The setting, often harsh and oppressive, mirrors the internal struggles of the characters.

c)

The setting is typically idyllic, contrasting sharply with the dark themes of the narrative.

d)

The setting changes frequently, reflecting the instability of dystopian societies.

71.

In dystopian literature, the loss of individualism is often highlighted by:

a)

Characters who are highly unique and celebrated for their differences.

b)

Societies that encourage creativity and personal growth.

c)

Characters who are indistinguishable from one another, often due to oppressive societal norms.

d)

A focus on the natural world and the individual's place within it.

72.

What is a common consequence of the dystopian society's reliance on technology?

a)

An increase in personal freedom and autonomy

b)

Enhanced communication and understanding among different cultures

c)

A decrease in the society's overall happiness and well-being

d)

A stronger connection with the natural world

73.

Which of the following best exemplifies the role of setting in conveying the themes of a dystopian narrative?

a)

A bustling city where everyone is happy and technology has solved all problems

b)

A desolate wasteland where resources are scarce and the government exercises strict control

c)

A small, isolated village untouched by the problems of the outside world

d)

A utopian society where everyone is equal and there are no conflicts

74.

Because of how they are constructed, what are dystopias seen as?

a)

An example of how things should be so that everything is perfect

b)

A warning that things might get to be too good

c)

A warning that if things keep going in the same direction, bad things will happen

d)

A complex structure of interwoven tapestries that paints a picture of society at its most humane and vulnerable point.

75.

Why is a carnival attraction "fun house mirror" used to explain what dystopian stories are like?

a)

It shows how much fun these games can be to read

b)

It brings up everyone's fears, just like clowns at a carnival.

c)

It is a way to explain something difficult to people who can understand a carnival attraction.

d)

It helps people focus on one characteristic and examine it closely.

76.

The difference between the terms “utopia” and “dystopia” is

a)

Utopia stands for one imperfect place and dystopia stands for many imperfect places

b)

Utopia stands for places that have really existed, while dystopia stands for imaginative places

c)

Utopia stands for imaginative places that are perfect while dystopian stands for imaginative places

that are horrible

d)

None of these answers

77.

In a dystopian novel, the protagonist is usually

a)

A special individual with exceptional talents

b)

Part of the government agency

c)

An outsider that comes to the society

d)

A normal citizen of the society

78.

What kind of information and literature is used in dystopian societies in order to control what the citizens know and the information they have access to?

a)

Propaganda

b)

Newspapers

c)

Control over the internet

d)

Burn all the books

79.
Dystopias are usually set in the...
a)
past
b)
present
c)
future
d)
myth
80.
Ironically, people in a dystopia...
a)
fight for their rights
b)
believe everything is perfect
c)
disbelieve propoganda
d)
want freedom
81.
In a dystopian society, people are afraid of _______.
a)
dreams
b)
the ocean
c)
what's inside the closet
d)
outside world
82.
A Dystopia is a what?
a)
Real world place
b)
Imaginary Futuristic place
c)
Place set in the past
d)
In another country
83.
Themes of dystopian fiction are usually...
a)
Happy
b)
negative
c)
sad
d)
scary
84.
What problems are avoided when people conform in dystopian literature? 
a)
jail
b)
punishment
c)
death
d)
all of the above
85.

True or False: In the Dystopian Society, information, independent thoughts and freedom are allowed.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

Why are citizens in dystopian societies usually unhappy?

a)

They want to be leaders themselves

b)

They are oppressed

c)

There isn't air conditioning

d)

They are usually happy

87.

Define Surveillance

a)

the careful and continuous watching of a person or group

b)

the process by which the economy of a region shifts away from agriculture and toward manufacturing

c)

relating to the combination or interaction of social and political factors

d)

serious and immediate danger

88.

True or False: Only direct quotes need to be cited.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

A MLA in-text citation should be located:

a)

at the end of the sentence, before the period

b)

just before the information being cited

c)

at the bottom of the page

d)

on the last page of the paper

90.

Select which in-text citation is properly done from the options below:

a)

Students may plagiarize because of lack of understanding about the reason for citations (Cleary).

b)

Students may plagiarize because of lack of understanding about the reason for citations.

c)

Students may plagiarize because of lack of understanding about the reason for citations. (Cleary)

d)

Students may plagiarize because of lack of understanding about the reason for citations (Michelle Cleary).

91.
True or False: You do not need to include in-text citations when summarizing or paraphrasing information from an outside source. 
a)
True
b)
False
92.

Every citation has two parts. What are they?

a)

Summaries and Works Cited

b)

Exact words and quotations

c)

An author's exact words and the title of the book where they are found

d)

An in-citation and an MLA full citation on the Works Cited page

93.
When citing a website, MLA requires the URL to be included.
a)
True
b)
False
94.

The LAST thing in an MLA citation is-

a)

The author's name

b)

The title

c)

The URL or name of newspaper

d)

The date you accessed/viewed the source

95.

How do you write the date in MLA format?

a)

8/22/18

b)

August 22, 2018

c)

22 August 2018

d)

22, August, 2018

96.

If the author's last name is mentioned in the text, then it does not need to be included in parentheses

a)

True

b)

False

97.

Which of the following is cited correctly in MLA style?

a)

Aers and Stanley stress "the urgency of recovering [the] cultural context" of fourteenth-century English thought regarding religion (1996, p. 271).

b)

Aers and Stanley stress "the urgency of recovering [the] cultural context" of fourteenth-century English thought regarding religion (271).

c)

Aers and Stanley (1996) stress "the urgency of recovering [the] cultural context" of fourteenth-century English thought regarding religion (p. 271).

d)

Aers and Stanley stress "the urgency of recovering [the] cultural context" (271) of fourteenth-century English thought regarding religion.

98.

Correct MLA citations will help you

a)

give credit to those who did the research

b)

avoid being accused of plagiarism

c)

look more credible and help you win arguments

d)

all of the above

99.

The reservoir in Central Park once received water from Westchester County's Croton River________________


Source: Bottlemania by Elizabeth Royte, page 19. Published by Bloomsbury, New York 2008:

a)

(19).

b)

(Elizabeth Royte 19).

c)

(Royt 19).

100.

To Annabelle, the silver dollar is more like a piece of jewelry than money_____________________


Source: Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk, page 4. Published by Dutton Children's Books, New York 2016:

a)

(Lauren Wolk 4).

b)

(Wolk 4).

c)

(4).

101.

At the beginning of the novel, Coraline watches a television show on "animals, birds, and insects which disguised themselves"_______________ This small detail connects to the book's bigger theme of identity, or what makes us who we are.


Source: Coraline by Neil Gaiman, page 5. Published by HarperCollins, New York 2012:

a)

(Gaiman 5).

b)

(5).

c)

(Neil Gaiman 5).

d)

(Gaiman 7).

102.

Politicians who want to connect to people should follow Barack Obama's example. In just his first year in the Senate, Obama writes, he hosted thirty-nine town hall meetings________________


Source: The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama, page 101. Published by Three Rivers Press, New York 2006:

a)

(Obama 101).

b)

(Barack Obama 101).

c)

(101).

d)

(Obama 105).

103.

When two parties are in conflict, dialogue is critical to reaching an understanding. As Lindahl writes, "Dialogue literally means words flowing through"_________________


Source: The Sacred Art of Listening by Kay Lindahl, page 29. Published by Skylight Paths Publishing, Woodstock, Vermont 2002:

a)

(29).

b)

(Kay Lindahl 29).

c)

(Lindahl 29).

d)

(25).

104.

Force fields would completely change our lives, letting people erect cities "by simply pressing a button"_________________


Source: Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Exploration into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, and Time Travel by Michio Kaku, page 4. Published by Anchor Books, New York 2009:

a)

(Kaku 4).

b)

(4).

c)

(Michio Kaku 4).

d)

(Kaku 9).

105.

Which of the following citations follows MLA guidelines:

a)

Henley, Patricia. The Hummingbird House. MacMurray, 1999.

b)

Henley, Patricia. The Hummingbird House. MacMurray, 1999.

c)

Henley, Patricia. The Hummingbird House. MacMurray. 1999

d)

Henley, Patricia. "The Hummingbird House" MacMurray, 1999.

106.

If citing a BOOK, this part is in italics.

a)

book title

b)

book author

c)

book publisher

d)

book publish date

107.

How should the author's name be formatted?

a)

First, Last

b)

Last, First

108.

True or False: Punctuation, abbreviations, capitalization, and italics DO matter in MLA citations.

a)

True

b)

False

109.

Which MLA citation is correct for a webpage?

a)

“How to Make Vegetarian Chili.” eHow, Lundman, Susan. www.ehow.com/how_10727_make-vegetarian-chili.html. Accessed 6 July 2015.

b)

Lundman, Susan. How to Make Vegetarian Chili. eHow, www.ehow.com/how_10727_make-vegetarian-chili.html. Accessed 6 July 2015.


c)

Susan Lundman. “How to Make Vegetarian Chili.” eHow, www.ehow.com/how_10727_make-vegetarian-chili.html. Accessed 6 July 2015.


d)

Lundman, Susan. “How to Make Vegetarian Chili.” eHow, www.ehow.com/how_10727_make-vegetarian-chili.html. Accessed 6 July 2015.


110.

How do you abbreviate: volume?

a)

Vol

b)

vol.

c)

Volu.

111.

Which MLA citation is correct for a newspaper article?

a)

Cook, Lorne. “EU Warns 3 Nations of Legal Action.” San Francisco Chronicle, 14 June 2017, p. 4.

b)

Cook, Lorne. EU Warns 3 Nations of Legal Action. San Francisco Chronicle, 14 June 2017, p. 4.

c)

Lorne Cook. “EU Warns 3 Nations of Legal Action.” San Francisco Chronicle, 14 June 2017, p. 4.

d)

Cook, Lorne. “EU Warns 3 Nations of Legal Action.” San Francisco Chronicle, June 14 2017, page 4.

112.

How do you abbreviate multiple pages in MLA citation?

a)

pgs.

b)

p.

c)

pp.

d)

Pages

113.

What is the correct MLA citation format for a book?

a)

Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. Book Title. Publisher, Year.

b)

Book Title. Author's Last Name, Author's First Name. Publisher, Year.

c)

Author's First Name, Author's Last Name. Book Title. Publisher, Year.

d)

Book Title. Publisher, Year. Author's Last Name, Author's First Name.

114.

How do you write the date in MLA format?

a)

8/22/18

b)

August 22, 2018

c)

22 August 2018

d)

22, August, 2018

115.

Which of the following is NOT included in a works cited page?

a)

Author's name

b)

Page numbers

c)

Table of contents

d)

Publication date

116.
One purpose of a Works Cited page is to
a)
Show readers from where your information came.
b)
To add length to a paper.
c)
To stress out students
d)
To prove information in the paper is true.
117.

What is an in-text citation?

a)

A reference to a source included within the body of a research paper or essay.

b)

A list of sources used in a research paper or essay.

c)

A summary of the main points of a research paper or essay.

d)

A footnote at the bottom of a page that provides additional information.

118.

What is the purpose of parenthetical citations?

a)

To provide brief information about the source of a quote or paraphrase within the text.

b)

To make the text look more professional.

c)

To confuse readers with irrelevant details.

d)

To add unnecessary information to a paper.

119.

What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

a)

Quoting is using someone else's words, while paraphrasing is expressing someone else's ideas in your own words.

b)

Quoting is expressing someone else's ideas in your own words, while paraphrasing is using someone else's words.

c)

Quoting is expressing someone else's words in your own words, while paraphrasing is using someone else's ideas.

d)

Quoting is using someone else's ideas, while paraphrasing is expressing someone else's words in your own words.

120.

When should you use quotation marks in MLA citations?

a)

When summarizing information from a source.

b)

When paraphrasing a source.

c)

When directly quoting a source or referring to a specific word or phrase from a source.

d)

When citing a source in the bibliography.

121.

What information is typically included in a works cited entry for a book?

a)

Author's name, title of the book, date of publication, medium of publication.

b)

Author's name, title of the book, page numbers, medium of publication.

c)

Author's name, title of the book, publication information, medium of publication

d)

Author's name, title of the book, publisher's address, medium of publication.

122.

What does MLA stand for?

a)

Multiple Language Association

b)

Master of Liberal Arts

c)

Modern Linguistics Association

d)

Modern Language Association

123.

Which of the following is an example of an in-text citation?

a)

(Smith, 2019, p. 25)

b)

Smith, 2019, pg. 25

c)

(p. 25)

d)

Smith, 2019

124.

When citing direct quotes, you need to provide in-text MLA citations. Which of the following is a correct in-text MLA citation?

a)

"I feel that Spring is coming. I feel it in my whole body and soul" (77).

b)

I feel that Spring is coming. I feel it in my whole body and soul (77).

c)

"I feel that Spring is coming. I feel it in my whole body and soul (77)."

d)

"I feel that Spring is coming. I feel it in my whole body and soul. (77)"

125.

At the beginning of the novel, Coraline watches a television show on "animals, birds, and insects which disguised themselves"_______________ This small detail connects to the book's bigger theme of identity, or what makes us who we are.


Source: Coraline by Neil Gaiman, page 5. Published by HarperCollins, New York 2012:

a)

(Gaiman 5).

b)

(5).

c)

(Neil Gaiman 5).

d)

(Gaiman 7).

126.

Force fields would completely change our lives, letting people erect cities "by simply pressing a button"_________________


Source: Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Exploration into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, and Time Travel by Michio Kaku, page 4. Published by Anchor Books, New York 2009:

a)

(Kaku 4).

b)

(4).

c)

(Michio Kaku 4).

d)

(Kaku 9).

127.
A citation entry should be alphabetized by:
a)
Title
b)
Author's first name
c)
Author's last name
d)
Publisher
128.

Select which in-text citation is properly done from the options below:

a)

"Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately," (Smith 10).

b)

"Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately." (Smith p. 10).

c)

"Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately." (Smith 10)

d)

(Smith 10) "Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately."

129.

Which of the following citations follows MLA guidelines:

a)

Henley, Patricia. The Hummingbird House. MacMurray, 1999.

b)

Henley, Patricia. The Hummingbird House. MacMurray, 1999.

c)

Henley, Patricia. The Hummingbird House. MacMurray. 1999

d)

Henley, Patricia. "The Hummingbird House" MacMurray, 1999.

130.

What is the purpose of using citations in your writing?

a)

to establish purpose and credibility for your argument

b)

to avoid plagiarism

c)

to make it easier for someone to find the original source

d)

all of the above

131.

An MLA parenthetical citation should be located:

a)

just before the information being cited.

b)

just after the information being cited.

c)

on the last page of the paper.

d)

at the bottom of the page.

132.

Using another person's words or ideas without giving proper credit is called.......

a)

pirating

b)

acceptable

c)

copyright violation

d)

plagiarism

133.

What does the number mean in the following citation: (Hazen 54).

a)

The page number on which the information was found.

b)

The year of publication

c)

The author's age

134.

Add the correct parenthetical citation to the end of the sentence below.


Use this information to help you answer:

Author: Daniel Wentz and Carson Jones

Page Number: 272

Title of Work: America's Camelot


JFK was the first U.S. President born in the 20th century __________

a)

(Daniel and Carson 272).

b)

(Daniel Wentz 272).

c)

Wentz and Jones 272.

d)

(Wentz and Jones 272).

135.
Where should the comma(s) go?
When Alfred finally realized the gravity of the situation it was much too late.
a)
after "Alfred"
b)
after "gravity"
c)
after "situation"
d)
no comma necessary
136.
Where should the comma(s) go?
Noah waxed his impressive mustache to absolute perfection and all of the ladies were impressed.
a)
after "impressive"
b)
after "perfection"
c)
after "Noah"
d)
no comma necessary
137.
Where should the comma(s) go?
Mason joined the basketball team and made some awesome layups.
a)
after "Mason"
b)
after "team"
c)
after "awesome"
after "Mason" AND after "team"
d)
no comma necessary
138.
Where should the comma(s) go?
Logan committed heinous crimes against punctuation so now he's serving a life sentence in Conjunction Junction Penitentiary.  
a)
after "heinous"
b)
after "punctuation"
c)
after "heinous" AND after "punctuation"
d)
no comma necessary
139.
The comma comes after which word in the sentence below:
Before the players took the field they huddled up.
a)
field,
b)
Before,
c)
players,
d)
huddled,
140.
Nobody knows Harold can dance because he refuses to dance in public.
a)
Insert comma before because
b)
Insert comma after because
c)
Insert comma after the word refuses
d)
No comma needed
141.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
b)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
c)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
142.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do. 
143.

Where should the comma go in this sentence?

My birthday is on January 16th 1987.

a)

My birthday is on January, 16th, 1987.

b)

My birthday is on January, 16th 1987.

c)

My birthday is on January 16th, 1987.

d)

My birthday, is on January 16th, 1987.

144.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

I live in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

b)

I live in, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

c)

I live in Harrisonburg Virginia.

d)

I live, in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

145.

Which answer uses commas correctly?

a)

Wet-plate photograph was messy limited and crude.

b)

Wet-plate photograph was messy limited, and crude.

c)

Wet-plate photograph, was messy limited and crude.

d)

Wet-plate photograph was messy, limited, and crude.

146.

Which answer uses commas correctly?

a)

Some important new photographic discoveries began in 1871.

b)

Some important new photographic discoveries began, in 1871.

c)

Some important, new photographic discoveries began in 1871.

d)

Some important new photographic discoveries, began in 1871.

147.

Which answer uses commas correctly?

a)

A dry-plate process was invented and it changed the photographer's job.

b)

A dry-plate process was invented and it, changed the photographer's job.

c)

A dry-plate process was invented and, it changed the photographer's job.

d)

A dry-plate process was invented, and it changed the photographer's job.

148.

Which answer uses commas correctly?

a)

Exposure time was faster and cameras could be hand-held.

b)

Exposure time was faster, and cameras could be hand-held.

c)

Exposure time was faster and, cameras could be hand-held.

d)

Exposure time was faster and cameras, could be hand-held.

149.

Which answer uses commas correctly?

a)

The new plates were dry clean and effective.

b)

The new, plates were dry clean and effective.

c)

The new plates were dry, clean, and effective.

d)

The new plates were dry, clean and, effective.

150.

Which answer uses commas correctly?

a)

Professional photographers previously had made their own plates and developed them.

b)

Professional photographers previously had made their own plates, and developed them.

c)

Professional, photographers previously had made their own plates and developed them.

d)

Professional photographers previously had made their own, plates and developed them.

151.

Which answer uses commas correctly?

a)

Today's cameras are small light and convenient.

b)

Today's cameras are small, light and, convenient.

c)

Today's cameras, are small light and convenient.

d)

Today's cameras are small, light, and convenient.

152.

Which answer uses commas correctly?

a)

Pictures of people buildings and landmarks were now possible.

b)

Pictures of people, buildings, and landmarks, were now possible.

c)

Pictures of people, buildings, and landmarks were now possible.

d)

Pictures of people buildings and, landmarks were now possible.

153.

Which answer uses commas correctly?

a)

Photography became practical useful and popular.

b)

Photography became practical useful, and popular.

c)

Photography became practical, useful, and, popular.

d)

Photography became practical, useful, and popular.

154.

Which answer uses commas correctly?

a)

Many clever inventors made more discoveries in the 1850s.

b)

Many, clever inventors made more discoveries in the 1850s.

c)

Many clever, inventors made more discoveries in the 1850s.

d)

Many clever inventors made more discoveries, in the 1850s.

155.

Which answer uses commas correctly?

a)

The tintype was one of those discoveries and it became commonplace.

b)

The tintype was one of those discoveries and, it became commonplace.

c)

The tintype was one of those discoveries, and it became commonplace.

d)

The tintype was one of those, discoveries and it became commonplace.

156.

Which answer uses commas correctly?

a)

A piece of metal was coated with varnish a chemical was poured over the metal and the metal was exposed to light.

b)

A piece of metal was coated with varnish a chemical was poured over the metal, and the metal was exposed to light.

c)

A piece of metal was coated with varnish a chemical was poured over the metal and, the metal was exposed to light.

d)

A piece of metal was coated with varnish, a chemical was poured over the metal, and the metal was exposed to light.

157.

Which answer uses commas correctly?

a)

The resulting tintypes were inexpensive easy to make and versatile.

b)

The resulting tintypes were inexpensive, easy to make, and versatile.

c)

The resulting tintypes were inexpensive, easy to make and, versatile.

d)

The resulting tintypes, were inexpensive easy to make and versatile.

158.

Which answer uses commas correctly?

a)

People could use them to decorate rings tie tack and cuff links.

b)

People could use, them to decorate rings tie tack and cuff links.

c)

People could use them to decorate, rings tie tack, and cuff links.

d)

People could use them to decorate rings, tie tack, and cuff links.

159.

Which answer uses commas correctly?

a)

The new invention was popular and memorable.

b)

The new, invention was popular and memorable.

c)

The new invention was popular, and memorable.

d)

The new invention, was popular and memorable.

160.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

I like cheese, but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

b)

I like cheese but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

c)

I like cheese but, not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

d)

I like, cheese, but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate

161.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

I walked to the store, and I got gum for Rex, my friend.

b)

I walked to the store and I got gum for Rex, my friend.

c)

I walked to the store, and I got gum for Rex my friend.

d)

I walked to the store and, I got gum for Rex, my friend.

162.
Choose the sentence that correctly shows how to use a comma when listing items in a series.
a)
She likes to go to the movies, and eat a lot of popcorn.
b)
My aunt has four daughters. Their names are Andrea, Michelle Rebecca, and Monica.
c)
I am going to brush my teeth, wash my face, and put on my pajamas before I go to sleep.
d)
Would you like to eat pizza, spaghetti tacos, or chicken nuggets for lunch?
163.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas. 
b)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas. 
c)
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas. 
d)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas. 
164.
Which sentence has the correct placement of the comma?
a)
Even though I forgot to take out the trash my mom, let me go to the party.
b)
Even though, I forgot to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party.
c)
Even though I forgot, to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party.
d)
Even though I forgot to take out the trash, my mom let me go to the party.
165.
Where should a comma be placed in the following sentence? 
No I don't want to answer the doorbell right now. 
a)
After "I"
b)
After "to"
c)
After "right"
d)
After "No"
166.
Mr. Hall, who ordered another double anchovy pizza, claims to have a pet dolphin in his backyard pool.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
167.
Javier who served the salad did not notice the caterpillar nibbling a lettuce leaf.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
168.
After the storm we tried to ride our bikes in the mud.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
After the storm, we tried to ride our bikes in the mud.
c)
After the storm we tried, to ride our bikes in the mud.
169.

I was born in Pasco Washington.

a)

I was born, in Pasco Washington.

b)

I was born, in Pasco, Washington.

c)

I was born in Pasco, Washington.

d)

I was born in Pasco Washington.

170.

I went to Columbia South Carolina to see my son graduate from Army boot camp.

a)

I went to Columbia, South Carolina, to see my son graduate from Army boot camp.

b)

I went to Columbia, South Carolina to see my son, graduate from Army boot camp.

c)

I went to Columbia, South Carolina to see my son graduate from Army boot camp.

d)

I went to Columbia, South Carolina, to see my son graduate, from Army boot camp.

171.

Jenny swam in the pool but she didn't have any friends to swim with her.

a)

Jenny swam in the pool, but she didn't have any friends, to swim with her.

b)

Jenny swam in the pool but, she didn't have any friends to swim with her.

c)

Jenny swam in the pool, but she didn't have any friends to swim with her.

d)

Jenny swam in the pool but she didn't have any friends to swim with her.

172.
Which has correct comma placement?
a)
Yes Billy, is good at dancing.
b)
Yes, Billy is good at dancing.
c)
Yes Billy is good at dancing.
d)
Yes Billy is good, at dancing.
173.
Which one has correct comma placement? 
a)
Jeremy's handwriting is terrible, awful, and just messy. 
b)
Jeremy's handwriting is, terrrible, awful, and just messy.
c)
Jeremy's handwriting is terrible awful and just messy. 
d)
Jeremy's handwriting is terrible, awful, and just, messy. 
174.
Which has the correct comma placement?
a)
Before the Patriots, deflated the football they were well liked.
b)
Before the Patriots deflated the football they were well liked.
c)
Before the Patriots deflated the football, they were well liked.
d)
Before the Patriots, deflated the football, they were well liked.
175.
Which is correct?
a)
Mary, do you know the answer?
b)
Mary do you know the answer?
c)
Mary do you know, the answer?
d)
Mary do you, know, the answer?
176.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
177.
Fix this sentence!
Let's eat grandma! 
a)
Correct
b)
Let's eat, grandma!
c)
Let's, eat grandma! 
178.
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
a)
Fortunately,
b)
vehicle,
c)
worked,
d)
As it s
179.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.