WorksheetsLesson 12 Week 14 Test
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
Anne was immersed in an art project. This means that the project
was extremely difficult.
took her full attention.
did not interest her very much.
was a painting of the ocean.
A panorama is a thorough
presentation of a subject.
knowledge of cooking.
grasp of a language.
familiarity with a country's culture.
Words we use in English such as etiquette and gourmet are legacies of the French language. This means that these words
are no longer part of the French language.
passed into the English language long ago.
were given to English-speaking people as gifts.
are not really part of the English language.
Stella paid for college with her legacy from her grandfather. In this sentence, legacy means
a check.
money that her grandfather left her in his will.
a loan.
money that her grandfather gave her for her birthday.
SYNONYM for accede
consent
succeed
confess
answer
SYNONYM for affluent
tardy
talkative
wealthy
swift
SYNONYM for artisan
dealer
architect
craftsperson
collector
SYNONYM for irksome
itchy
odd
gruesome
annoying
SYNONYM for ostentatious
showy
tasty
artificial
expensive
SYNONYM for prestigious
first
esteemed
wealthy
extravagant
SYNONYM for reticence
embarrassment
annoyance
vanity
silence
SYNONYM for arbitrary
unpredictable
judgmental
nervous
fair
SYNONYM for prestige
honor
leadership
intelligence
bravery
ANTONYM for reticent
massive
generous
talkative
plentiful
ANTONYM for affluence
silence
misery
disrepair
poverty
ANTONYM for dismantle
dress
hide
assemble
lie
ANTONYM for philanthropy
vanity
stinginess
envy
disobedience
Find the words that correctly complete each analogy.
star : actor ::
tycoon : businessperson
tycoon : famous
tycoon : teacher
tycoon : powerful
Find the words that correctly complete each analogy.
turbulent : chaotic ::
prolific : generous
prolific : productive
prolific : writer
prolific : produce
Find the words that correctly complete each analogy.
miser : saving ::
philanthropist : donation
philanthropist : teaching
philanthropist : wealthy
philanthropist : giving
Find the words that correctly complete each analogy.
banquet : snack ::
panorama : sound
panorama : glimpse
panorama : window
panorama : ocean
Find the words that correctly complete each analogy.
bury : soil ::
immerse : gravel
immerse : liquid
immerse : dehydrate
immerse : sand
Read the passage about Julia Morgan and Hearst Castle at San Simeon. Which detail best shows that William Randolph Hearst was an affluent man?
He insisted that fireplaces be moved after they were finished.
He hired Julia Morgan to design a grand home on his 275,000-acre ranch.
He collected art treasures from Europe in his youth.
He asked artisans to carve wood and stone decorations.
According to the passage, what has been the result of Julia Morgan’s reticence?
She was widely interviewed and became well known.
Very little was written about her for many years, and few people know her name.
She refused to study architecture in Paris.
She declined to work on public buildings.
Why did Morgan bring artisans from Europe to do the carvings for Hearst Castle?
They were skilled specialists who could execute the elaborate wood and stone carvings.
They were less expensive than local workers.
They were required by California state law.
They were relatives of William Randolph Hearst.
Which evidence in the passage shows that Hearst was successful in business?
He built a dock for materials to arrive by ship.
He inherited an enormous fortune and could fund a huge building project.
He supervised the laying of five miles of road.
He created a private zoo with more than 100 species.
How do you know Morgan did not find Hearst too irksome to work with?
She quit the project in the early 1920s.
She continued working on projects for Hearst until 1951.
She refused to accede to his decisions.
She destroyed all drawings during construction.
Why might fireplaces have to be dismantled before being moved, as described in the passage?
They were too heavy and complex to move in one piece.
They were made of wood that could bend.
They were attached to wheels and could be rolled.
They were portable by design.
Which detail suggests that Hearst’s taste was ostentatious?
The main house contained 115 rooms and was filled with European art treasures.
A small cottage was built for weekend use.
A simple garden with native plants was added.
He chose not to build any towers.
Was Hearst Castle Morgan’s only project? Choose the best answer based on the passage.
Yes; she worked only at San Simeon.
No; she designed many buildings and continued projects for Hearst and other clients.
Yes; she retired immediately after completing the castle.
No; but she designed only private homes after the castle.
Why would Morgan have to accede to Hearst’s decisions about the castle?
Hearst was the client paying for the project and frequently changed his mind.
California law required architects to obey clients.
Morgan lacked confidence in her designs.
The École des Beaux Arts taught architects to follow orders.
Why must Hearst’s frequent changes have been hard to accept?
They forced Morgan to redo completed work, such as moving a finished fireplace.
They violated city building codes.
They reduced the budget.
They shortened the construction schedule.
Why do you think Morgan included towers as part of the design of the main house?
To provide a fine panorama of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Lucia Mountains.
To store supplies for the artisans.
To match a local building tradition in San Francisco.
To meet a legal height requirement.
What is the meaning of immersed as it is used in the passage?
Physically submerged in water.
Deeply involved in every aspect of the design and construction.
Briefly interested in the project.
Financially invested in the ranch.
Why would it be inaccurate to describe San Simeon as a philanthropic project?
It was built to house orphans.
It was a personal residence funded by Hearst’s wealth, not a charitable endeavor.
It served as a public hospital.
It was created to raise money for a museum.
What is the meaning of legacy as it is used in the passage?
A legal document for inheritances.
The lasting work or achievements a person leaves behind.
Money saved for retirement.
A title received from a university.
Which details suggest that Morgan deserves prestige among American architects?
She designed and supervised one of the nation’s most popular tourist attractions.
She became the first woman to receive an architectural license in California.
She rarely gave interviews after retiring.
She studied at the prestigious École des Beaux Arts in Paris.
She personally inherited Hearst’s fortune.
