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WorksheetsEnglish 8 Second Term Exam Reviewer
Total questions: 109
Worksheet time: 2hrs 41mins
In "Words Do Not Pay," what is the main problem that Chief Joseph has with the "good words" that he has heard?
They are spoken in an unfamiliar language.
They are good only for white Americans.
They do not recognize property rights.
They are not backed up by deeds.
In "Words Do Not Pay," what does Chief Joseph most clearly indicate that white Americans must do in order to live in peace with Native Americans?
build Native American schools
treat Native Americans as equals
adopt Native American traditions
return Native Americans to their homelands
In "Words Do Not Pay," what does Chief Joseph most clearly indicate about the human condition at birth?
All human beings are born to be free.
All human beings are born to be faithful.
All human beings are born to suffer harm.
All human beings are born to want greatness.
According to "Words Do Not Pay," which of the following should a free person be able to enjoy? Choose three options.
freedom to trade
freedom of religion
freedom of the press
freedom from the law
freedom of employment
Which of the following situations most clearly illustrates a misunderstanding?
Emily tells a joke that everyone finds amusing, and only a few people laugh.
Kara and Maribel pick up trash along the shoreline together.
Rain is in the forecast for the weekend, so Denzel packs an umbrella and raincoat for his trip.
Nick is supposed to meet Shauna at the library, but he goes to the north branch, and she goes to the south branch.
Which of the following is a misrepresentation about an event?
joking about what might happen at the event
saying who is on the guest list for the event
leading people to believe there will be music at the event when you know there won't be
naming friends whom you are not looking forward to seeing at the event
Part A
What do the details in "Words Do Not Pay" suggest about the condition of Chief Joseph's people at the time he made this speech?
They were healthy and happy.
They were wealthy but unhappy.
They were suffering and poorly treated.
They were rapidly losing their traditions.
Part B
Which of these quotations from "Words Do Not Pay" best supports the answer to Part A?
[Words] do not protect my father's grave. They do not pay for all my horses and cattle.
Good words will not give my people good health and stop them from dying.
If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace.
All men were made by the same Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers.
Part A
What do the details in "Words Do Not Pay" suggest about American laws at the time Chief Joseph made the speech?
They were not written down.
They treated every adult American equally.
They were made and enforced by members of the U.S. military.
They were not the same for white Americans and Native Americans.
Part B
Which of these quotations from "Words Do Not Pay" best supports the answer to Part A?
Good words do not last long unless they amount to something.
Good words will not make good the promise of your war chief General Miles.
If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace. There need be no trouble.
Treat all men alike. Give them all the same law.
Part A
In "Words Do Not Pay," what does Chief Joseph most clearly indicate that all human beings share?
the same needs
the same creator
the same problems
the same memories
Part B
Which of these sentences from "Words Do Not Pay" best supports the answer to Part A?
Good words will not get my people a home where they can live in peace and take care of themselves.
There has been too much talking by men who had no right to talk.
All men were made by the same Great Spirit Chief.
You might as well expect the rivers to run backward as that any man who was born a free man should be contented when penned up and denied liberty to go where he pleases ….
Which persuasive technique does this sentence from "Words Do Not Pay" most clearly illustrate?
Good words will not give me back my children.
repetition
appeal to reason
appeal to emotion
appeal to authority
Which of these sentences from "Words Do Not Pay" most clearly uses the persuasive technique of an appeal to authority?
[Words] do not pay for my country, now overrun by white men.
Good words will not make good the promise of your war chief General Miles.
Give them [white Americans and Native Americans] all the same law.
All men were made by the same Great Spirit Chief.
Which of these quotations from "Words Do Not Pay" most clearly uses the persuasive technique of an appeal to reason?
I do not understand why nothing is done for my people. I have heard talk and talk, but nothing is done.
I am tired of talk that comes to nothing. It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and all the broken promises.
Too many misrepresentations have been made, too many misunderstandings have come up between the white men about the Indians.
If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace. There need be no trouble. Treat all men alike. Give them all the same law.
Which word best describes Chief Joseph's tone in these sentences from "Words Do Not Pay"?
I do not understand why nothing is done for my people. I have heard talk and talk, but
nothing is done. Good words do not last long unless they amount to something.
patient
cheerful
hopeless
exasperated
Read the follow excerpt from “Words Do Not Pay.”
Let me be a free man—free to travel, free to stop, free to work, free to trade where I choose, free to choose my own teachers, free to follow the religion of my fathers, free to think and talk and act for myself ….
In which of the following does the underlined word or words have a denotation and a connotation closest to the denotation and the connotation of free?
I am available to meet for lunch on Friday.
You can refill your drink at the restaurant for no charge.
A prisoner is allowed to leave jail after serving his sentence.
Many liberated slaves migrated to the North when the Civil War ended.
What is one meaning of the prefix mis-?
wrongly
without
together
frequently
If a person misquotes Chief Joseph, which of the following is true?
The person uses Chief Joseph's words without giving him credit.
The person repeats Chief Joseph's words too many times.
The person states Chief Joseph's words incorrectly.
The person dislikes saying Chief Joseph's words.
Read this sentence.
Chief Joseph wanted less talk and more taking of action.
Which of the following revisions best shows the use of parallelism?
Chief Joseph wanted there to be less talk and more taking of action.
Chief Joseph wanted to have less talk and more taking of action.
Chief Joseph wanted people to talk less and more action.
Chief Joseph wanted less talk and more action.
Which of the following sentences best illustrates the use of parallelism?
Chief Joseph seemed to believe in a government made up of people in which things were done by the people for the benefit of the people.
Chief Joseph seemed to believe in a government made up of the people, performed by the people, and with the people benefitting.
Chief Joseph seemed to believe in a government of the people, by the people, and to benefit people.
Chief Joseph seemed to believe in a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
What is the best way to create parallelism in the following sentence?
Chief Joseph felt that freedom meant thinking for himself, speaking for himself, and the ability to do things for himself.
Change "meant" to "was the ability of."
Change "thinking" to "to think" and "speaking to" to "speak."
Change "speaking" to "the ability to speak."
Change "the ability to do" to "doing."
Where were the girls running away from?
a farm along the rabbit-proof fence
a special school settlement near a river
a Jigalong region of western Australia
the downtown area of an Australian city
Why are the girls running away?
They need to go home so that they can help their family.
They are mischievous and enjoy causing trouble.
They miss their home and want to return to it.
The other girls have been very mean to them.
How did Molly come to know about the rabbit-proof fence?
She read about it in history class.
It is part of a Mardu Aborigine legend.
She sees it from the dormitory window.
Her father is one of the fence inspectors.
What are the 2 main reasons Daisy and Gracie agree to go with Molly on the long trip home?
Molly's spirit of mischief is contagious.
They follow Molly's lead because she is older.
They resent being bossed around by Martha Jones.
They know that Molly is familiar with the landscape.
Molly's bossy attitude has always put her in charge.
How do the girls get across the river?
They build a raft.
They find a small boat and use it.
They follow the rabbit-proof fence.
They use a tree leaning over the water as a bridge.
What did it mean when Molly “whispered urgently”?
She wanted her sisters to come to her right away to tell them they weren't going to school.
She wanted to let her sister know that sometime in the future they would leave.
She wanted her sisters to come to her without complaining.
She wanted her sisters to do something for Martha Jones.
How was Daisy behaving when she turned to Molly and “said nervously”?
She was looking forward to telling her she was ready.
She was excited to tell her about her dream.
She was unsure and trembled as she walked along with Molly.
She knew exactly what Molly wanted her to do.
“Molly leaned against the wall and said confidently, ‘I know it’s a long way to go but it’s easy.’” What did she believe?
She believed they would struggle to get home.
She believed she would have to wait for the right opportunity to leave.
She believed that they would accomplish their mission.
She believed the authorities would catch them.
The girls “climbed onto the trunk and walked cautiously to the end…” How were they stepping on the trunk?
slowly
carefully
sluggishly
quickly
How long have the girls been at the settlement?
They have been there a very long time.
They are there for the third time after attempting 2 escapes but being caught each time.
They have only recently arrived at the settlement.
They were transferred from other settlements.
Which quote best supports your answer for number 10?
"The school bell's gone. Don't be late on your first day."
"We're not going to school, so grab your bags. We're not staying here."
"She wanted to be miles away before their absence was discovered. Time was of the essence."
"The other girls were now getting ready for school, and the three watched quietly amidst all the activity."
Which phrase best describes the conditions at the settlement?
mysterious and frightening
cozy and comfortable
extremely fancy
simple and rough
Which detail best supports the answer to question 12?
the detail about combing one another's hair
the detail about the leeches in the river
the detail about raiding the granary
the detail about the toilet bucket
Why do the girls think it will be easy to find their way to Jigalong?
They feel they are smarter than everyone who will pursue them.
They have heard about other children making the same trip.
They believe that the fence will guide them home.
They think that the fence will keep them safe.
What is Molly looking for when she is looking for a place to cross the river?
a place where there are no leeches
a canoe, a rowboat, or another small boat
bull rushes that she can fashion into a homemade raft
a spot where the water is shallow and flowing slowly
Read this sentence. "On they went, dashing down the sandy slope of the cliffs, dodging the small shrubs on the way and following the narrow path to the flooded river."
What mood does the language in the sentence convey?
the tense excitement of running away
the bitter anger at being forced to relocate
the deep sorrow at being so far from home
the perfect happiness of a lovely day outdoors
What is the quality of the river as described by this passage?
“The three girls watched the swirling currents and the white and brown frothy foam that clung to the trunks of the young river gums and clumps of tea-trees.”
the river's icy temperature
the river's rapid movement
the river's rainbow of colors
the river's calming influence
What are the two main effects of this passage?
“The girls scraped mud from their feet then climbed onto the trunk and walked cautiously to the end then swung down off the limb onto the slippery, muddy bank on the other side.”
The description helps the reader picture the girls' activities as they finally cross the river.
The description helps the reader taste the fresh piney air as the girls finally cross the river.
The description helps the reader feel the scraping, the climbing and walking, and the mud on the other side.
The description helps the reader smell the eucalyptus trees that like both sides of the river.
Generally, what does the suffix -ly do to a word?
It usually turns an adjective into an adverb.
It usually turns an adverb into an adjective.
It usually turns a noun into a verb.
It usually turns the verb into a noun.
In which of the following situations would you be most likely to use a word with the -ly suffix.
when explaining how a task will be done
when describing what kind of task will be done.
when asking who will be doing a task
when giving a reason why a task is necessary
A synonym for this word is "thoughtful."
intellectual
tangible
naive
introspective
This word means to give evidence to prove something false.
deceive
refute
tangible
introspective
A synonym for this word is "childlike" or "simple."
introspective
tangible
intellectual
naive
In the selection from "Blue Nines and Red Words," what or whom does the author think of as "friends"?
words
feelings
doctors
numbers
The author of "Blue Nines and Red Words" eats exactly 45 grams of porridge each morning. What aspect of his condition does this behavior illustrate?
his need to stay on a strict diet
his need for order and routine
his need to number everything
his need for creating patterns
When the author of "Blue Nines and Red Words" does power multiplication, how does he experience the result?
as a visual pattern
as a bright white light
as a number on paper
as a series of musical notes
The author of "Blue Nines and Red Words" sees different types of numbers in distinct ways. Which numbers does he consider most beautiful?
thin numbers
large numbers
even numbers
prime numbers
Which of the following items is likely the least symmetrical?
a bush
a pyramid
a square
a basketball
Which of the following best states the central idea of the selection from "Blue Nines and Red Words"?
Each of us has a special talent that we can use to help others.
People with disabilities are very much like poets.
Different minds make sense of the world in different ways.
Numbers are like people.
Which passage best suggests that the author makes efforts to understand others.
My favorite kind of calculation is power multiplication.
Autism is defined by the presence of impairments affecting social interaction, communication and imagination.
On the other hand, if the numbers don't match my experience of them- then I find that uncomfortable and irritating.
Emotions can be hard for me to understand or know how to react to, so I often use numbers to help me.
"Blue Nines and Red Words" is an excerpt from a memoir. What makes this particular memoir remarkable?
It is written in the first person.
The author has Asperger's syndrome, and people with Asperger's often have trouble relating to others.
It contains many of the same details as Rain Man, a famous movie about autism.
The author is able to put his experiences into words, even though he considers numbers to be his first language.
Which sentence from "Blue Nines and Red Words" is the best example of reflective writing?
I was born on January 31, 1979- a Wednesday.
If I see a number I experience as particularly beautiful on a shop sign or a car license plate, there's a shiver of excitement and pleasure.
Multiplying the same number three times over is called cubing or "raising" to the third power.
Sacks also describes John and Michael as playing a game that involved swapping prime numbers with each other for hours at a time.
A reader might ask each of the following questions after reading the selection from "Blue Nines and Red Words." Which question best shows that the selection is an effective piece of reflective writing?
How did the author organize the selection?
Where can I learn more about savant syndrome?
What makes my way of seeing things unique?
Might I also be diagnosed with a rare condition?
What does the title "Blue Nines and Red Words" represent?
What the author's young child likes to draw and color
The confusion that people with autism experience
What the author sees when he interacts with certain numbers and letters
In the background info for the memoir, "Blue Nines and Red Words," an example of synesthesia provided is "I smell trouble." This is also an example of what figurative language?
simile
metaphor
idiom
The author, Daniel Tammet says that he visualizes most numbers as smooth and round shapes similar to...
a basket ball
circles
pebbles on a beach
The author says "whenever I become too stressed and I can't breathe properly, I close my eyes and count. Thinking of numbers helps me to become calm." What does this reveal about the author?
He connects visually and emotionally with numbers
He does not understand the purpose of numbers
He is good with numbers
In paragraph 3, Tammet is explaining his relationship with numbers. What number reminds him of himself?
11- It is friendly
4- It is both shy and quiet
5- It is loud
According to the text, the author's type of synesthesia causes him to see...
numbers as shapes, colors, textures, and motions
lumpy porridge
blue words and red numbers
What type of text or genre is "Blue Nines and Red Words?"
A biography
A memoir
An essay
What is most likely the reason the author mentions the books Extraordinary People and The Mind of a Mnemonist (1920) in his memoir?
They influenced his decision to become a researcher.
The author's of those books are his mentors and he is giving them credit for influencing him..
They provide a point of reference for the reader and serves as a timeline informing us that it's not a new phenomenon.
What response by the author shows how synesthesia causes an emotional reaction when he interacts with numbers.
I get anxious if I can't drink my cups of tea at the same time each day.
Thinking of numbers helps me to become calm again.
I close my eyes and count.
The author shared the story of other real-life savants who are referred to as "lightening calculators." Why did the author make a point in telling us the actual numbers they can calculate versus just telling us they can calculate large numbers?
Knowing someone can calculate quintillions, quadrillions, trillions, billions, and not just millions is very impressive. The whole purpose is to show how smart these people are.
He wanted to express his love for prime numbers.
He wanted to show exactly how much grains of corn were in the box.
The author says "thinking of calendars always makes me feel good." What is his explanation for this?
He likes the fact that calendars have all those numbers and patterns in one place.
He likes that there are more numbers than letters on the calendar.
He can plan his dates and write them on the calendar.
The author says, "I never feel lost because prime number shapes act as signposts." What does he mean by this?
When he feels lost, he counts; and numbers guide him to a special space in his head where he feels safe.
He reads the street signs to know where he's going.
He uses his GPS to type in the street address to help him get to his destination, so he doesn't get lost.
Which sentence shows a correct use of Parallelism?
Dana loves to run and swimming
Dana loves to run and to swim
Which sentence shows a correct use of Parallelism?
He saw either a herd of cattle or the dogs
He saw either a herd of cattle or a hound of dogs
Which sentence shows a correct use of Parallelism?
In my dream, I was strolling across the meadow and enjoying the puffy white clouds
In my dreams, I was strolling across the meadow and enjoyed the puffy white clouds
Which sentence shows a correct use of Parallelism?
Popoy loves to capture photos and riding bicycle
Popoy loves to capture photos and ride a bicycle
Which sentence shows a correct use of Parallelism?
Zee is a diligent student and a hard working son
Zee is a diligent student and a son
Which sentence shows a correct use of Parallelism?
The squad meets at afternoon and on weekends
The squad meets at afternoon and weekends
Which sentence shows a correct use of Parallelism?
The children worked hard to fulfill their dreams and to help their parents
The children worked hard to fulfill their dreams and help their parents
Which sentence shows a correct use of Parallelism?
Ira writes poems and stories
Ira writes poems and publishes them
Which sentence shows a correct use of Parallelism?
They hired carpenters who work carefully and effectively
They hired carpenters who carefully works and effective
Which sentence shows a correct use of Parallelism?
My hobbies are writing, travelling, and eating
My hobbies are writing, to travel, and eating
Choose the adverb from the sentence below:
Silly Megan walked slowly down the dark hallway.
silly
walked
slowly
dark
Choose the adjective from the sentence below:
Jumping on the couch, crazy Jenna broke the arm.
jumping
couch
crazy
arm
Choose the adjective from the sentence below:
Jenna's favorite color is rose gold.
Jenna
color
is
rose
In the following quote, what part of speech is the term "enthusiastically"?
"My favorite part of the concert tonight was when Matt Champion ran up to Merlyn Wood and hugged him enthusiastically at the end of the set. Man, bromances are great."
Verb
Adjective
Noun
Adverb
What part of speech is the bolded word in the sentence below?
George's mother is seriously ill.
adjective
adverb
Choose the correct verb form for the sentence.
January and February are usually the _____________ months.
colder
more cold
most cold
coldest
Choose the correct verb form for the sentence.
The play was ____________ than we expected.
excitinger
more exciting
most exciting
excitingest
JoAnn swam the ____________ in the race.
fastest
most fast
most fastly
Jack worked ___ to win the gold medal.
hard
hardly
My sister can play tennis really ___.
good
well
The Ice Cream Farm is the (a) ice cream center in the world. (large)
Mr. Morton walked up the stairs.
John wanted to visit the Wizarding World in Universal Studios.
Identify the verb of the following sentence:
A gigantic spider crawled quickly.
crawled
spider
quickly
There isn't one.
gigantic
