Lakeside Manor is a wonderful new community on Lake Winchester.What's the best logical support?

A survey listed it 1st in terms of location, amenities &cost

What does Addison say readers of The Spectator can hope to learn from his essays?

useful ideas & sound opinions they can use in conversation

When you analyze an author's philosophical assumptions, you

draw conclusions about author's stated & unstated beliefs

Why does Swift use terms like breeders, males, & females when talking about poor of Ireland?

to imply that they are considered less than human

Which of the following events represents a deviation from the ideals of chivalry?

Sir Gawain keeps the magic girdle.

Which of the following is not an example of direct characterization?

"Children were afraid when he appeared."

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an epic?

It uses plain, straightforward language.

How do two of the rioters decide to increase their share of the gold?

stab eht other rioter upon his return

Which of the following parts of Morte d'Arthur involves an element of the supernatural?

the catching of King Arthur's sword

Which saying best paraphrases what the Green Knight says to Sir Gawain at the end of the story?

Admit your mistakes and move on.

For what reason does the Pardoner usually tell "The Pardoner's Tale"?

He uses it in a sermon to get listeners to give their money.

Which of these sentences would be most effective in establishing a humorous tone?

The dentist isn't as bad as people imagine.It's worse

What si the target of Swift's satire when the king refuses the tech to make gunpowder?

the inhumanity of modern warfare

Paraphrase: All this world's glory seemeth vain to me/& all their shows but shadows, saving she

ALl of the world's honors are of no value without my love

Which topic would be most suitable for a college-application essay or another reflective essay?

your experience in preserving a neighborhood landmark

Which of the following statements best describes the point Pope makes in The Rape of the Lock?

The rich have too much time & not enough to think about.

An essay is best described as a

a short prose piece on a specific topic

What question does the queen ask the knight in "The Wife of Bath's Tale"

What do all women desire above everything?

What does the knight do after hearing the queen's question and leaving her presence?

searches all over & asks every woman he sees for the answer

How does a Spenserian sonnet differ from a Petrarchan sonnet?

Spenserian sometimes has no break between octave & sestet.

What is Swift's main purpose in his essay "A Modest Proposal"?

to force the government to help the poor of Ireland

Chaucer uses the pilgrimage primarily as a device to

frame the stories told by individual characters

Which of the following lines from Beowulf contains an example of a caesura?

"...Burns like a torch. Noo one knows its bottom..."

In a persuasive essay or speech, which sentence would make the strongest emotional appeal?

... a symbol of freedom that proudly welcomes immigrants.

Why is it accurate to say that "The Pardoner's Tale" is filled with irony?

Its events have unexpected twists.

Alexander Pope's purpose for writing The Rape of the Lock was to

parody the spoiled upper classes

The image of pages "in love's soft bands,/ Like captives trembling" reinforces the theme that

like the pages, he too is a captive at his beloved's mercy

How does recognizing historical context help a reader understand why certain things occur?

It gives the reader clues about the situation.

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1
Lakeside Manor is a wonderful new community on Lake Winchester.What's the best logical support?
After a few hours, you will know you want to move there.
There is ample parking for all residents and for guests.
A survey listed it 1st in terms of location, amenities &cost
Residents enjoy so many luxuries they feel like Greek gods.
2
What is the Wife of Bath's opinion of holy friars, according to "The Wife of Bath's Tale?"
They are as useless as the elves.
They are a danger to women.
They are holy men who help all who ask.
They are worse than the elves.
3
What does Addison say readers of The Spectator can hope to learn from his essays?
sports statistics and entertainment news
information about the best financial investments of the day
useful ideas & sound opinions they can use in conversation
details about the latest sensational crime
4
The central theme of Morte d'Arthur involves the
principles of chivalry
nobility of war
perils of battle
consequences of greed
5
The purpose of a caesura in a line of Anglo-Saxon poetry is to
provide a metaphorical name for something
indicate a pause for breaht
remind a scop what to say
mark the four beats in the line
6
Which Anglo-Saxon social/cultural idea has most strongly influenced this passage from Beowulf?
loyalty to one's overlord
courtly behavior
admiration of physical courage
religious faith and teachings
7
When you analyze an author's philosophical assumptions, you
analyze the rhme and meter of the piece
note the author's use of figurative language and images
divide a text into four parts
draw conclusions about author's stated & unstated beliefs
8
Why does Swift use terms like breeders, males, & females when talking about poor of Ireland?
to show respect for them
to show that he is a scientist
to be as exact as possible
to imply that they are considered less than human
9
Based on the details in "The Pardoner's Tale"summary, what can you infer about the 3 young men?
They are sinners.
They are loyal friends.
They come from the highest ranks of medieval society.
They come from feuding families.
10
Which of the following events represents a deviation from the ideals of chivalry?
Sir Gawain keeps the magic girdle.
The Green kngiht reminds Sir Gawain of his promise.
Sir Gawain takes the Green Knight's ax.
King Arthur accepts the Green Knight's challenge.
11
The prince's request prompts Gulliver to the generalization that all rulers are
petty
stupid
fickle
greedy
12
What does this line mean?
He is not trustworthy.
He has sharp claws.
He has intelligence.
He is hungry.
13
Which of the following is not an example of direct characterization?
"He wore a fustian tunic stained and dark..."
"Children were afraid when he appeared."
"He was an honest worker, good and true..."
"...His mighty mouth was like a furnace door."
14
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an epic?
It uses plain, straightforward language.
It is a story that is told in a serious manner.
It has a hero battling forces that threaten the world order.
It uses elevated language.
15
How do two of the rioters decide to increase their share of the gold?
poison the other rioter upon his return
turn the third rioter in to the priest
stab eht other rioter upon his return
find the original owner of the gold and rob him for more.
16
Judging from the summary below into what subcategory of literature, does the work seem to fall?
pastoral
allegory
elegy
frame story
17
Which of the following best summarizes the theme of Beowulf?
Brains are superior to brawn.
Wickedness cannot be defeated.
Valor will triumph.
Might makes right.
18
Which of the following parts of Morte d'Arthur involves an element of the supernatural?
King Arthur's campaign against Sir Lancelot.
the catching of King Arthur's sword
Sir bediverre's decision to stay with the hermit
the death of Sir Lucan the Butler
19
Which saying best paraphrases what the Green Knight says to Sir Gawain at the end of the story?
A leopard never changes his spots.
Live by the sword and die by the sword.
Admit your mistakes and move on.
The best is yet to come.
20
For what reason does the Pardoner usually tell "The Pardoner's Tale"?
He thinks greed is evil 7 has given his money to the poor.
all of the above.
He uses it in a sermon to get listeners to give their money.
He is a poor may who hopes to win money in a contest.
21
The Lilliputian wars are a satire on
political instituions
religious conflict
table manners
political fighting
22
Which of these sentences would be most effective in establishing a humorous tone?
The dentist isn't as bad as people imagine.It's worse
I'm in the minority of people who don't mind the dentist.
Even with insurance, the dentist can be very expensive.
Going to the dentist now can save you more trouble and money
23
In "Song," the lines 'Yesternight the sun went hence/And yet is here today' are
an allusion
irony
a paradox
a metaphysical conceit
24
What si the target of Swift's satire when the king refuses the tech to make gunpowder?
the inability of rulers to accept change
the folly of the religious schism in Europe
the inhumanity of modern warfare
the wisdom of European rulers
25
Paraphrase: All this world's glory seemeth vain to me/& all their shows but shadows, saving she
Saving the woman I love is most important.
I do not care about the honors of the world,but my love does
Achieving worldly success will allow me to save my love
ALl of the world's honors are of no value without my love
26
Which topic would be most suitable for a college-application essay or another reflective essay?
landmarks in your neighborhood
your experience in preserving a neighborhood landmark
the Spanish-American War
getting high scores on tests
27
Which of the following statements best describes the point Pope makes in The Rape of the Lock?
The rich have too much time & not enough to think about.
When all is said and done, the rich don't get along .
The rich are not as intelligent as the poor.
The rich enjoy gossiping and attending card parties
28
An essay is best described as a
short prose piece about nature
a short prose piece on a specific topic
a brief monologue on a strong emotion
short dramatic piece on ambition
29
What question does the queen ask the knight in "The Wife of Bath's Tale"
What kind of husband do most women want?
What do all women desire above everything?
Why do men and women not agree on their roles/
What must a man do to earn a woman's love?
30
A central theme of The Rape of the Lock is
watchfulness of the angels
naivete of the very young
tragedy of romantic love
pettiness of the nobility
31
What do both Gulliver's pocket perspective glass & his spectacles symbolize?
imperfect vision
intellectual armor
inaccurate perception
increased insight
32
For which kind of characterization would an author provide the details mentioned below?
direct and indirect characterization
direct characterization
indirect characterization
dramatic characterization
33
What does the knight do after hearing the queen's question and leaving her presence?
searches all over & asks every woman he sees for the answer
leaves teh kingdom and tries to find a safe place to hide
searches for the old woman to get her advice
goes to prison because he could not answer the question
34
How does a Spenserian sonnet differ from a Petrarchan sonnet?
Spenserian sometimes has no break between octave & sestet.
The Spenserian sonnet deals with love and the natural world.
Spenser's sonnets were written as part of a sequence.
The Spenserian sonnet contains a different number of lines.
35
What can the reader infer about the Friar from these lines?
He is humble and servile.
He helps others make money.
He has aspirations to be a merchant.
He will use people for money.
36
What is Addison's main topic of discussion in "The Aims of The Spectator"
vice and folly
the goals of a periodical
the role of philosophy
the occupations of women
37
In The Rape of the Lock, with what weapon does Belinda defeat the baron?
a cup of coffee
a large pinch of snuff
a pair of scissors
a candleholder
38
What is Swift's main purpose in his essay "A Modest Proposal"?
for people to consider his plan as a solution to poverty
to encourage the poor to improve their living conditions
to force the government to help the poor of Ireland
to demonstrate his skill in the new form of satire
39
In an essay, the thoughts and feelings that are expressed are those of the
protagonist
poet
topic
author
40
Chaucer uses the pilgrimage primarily as a device to
describe the rigors of medieval life
emphasize the characters' religious aspirations
frame the stories told by individual characters
create a vivid and realistic setting
41
Which of the following lines from Beowulf contains an example of a caesura?
"...Burns like a torch. Noo one knows its bottom..."
"...Hidden evil before hidden evil."
"lllAnd golden cups and the glorious banner..."
"...And struck at the dragon's scaly hide."
42
The moral of "The Pardoner's Tale is . . .
Friends should never be trusted.
Old men are unreliable.
Greed is the source of evil.
A promise is a promise.
43
In a persuasive essay or speech, which sentence would make the strongest emotional appeal?
... a symbol of freedom that proudly welcomes immigrants.
... stands in the harbor near Ellis Island.
...draws big crowds, it is wise to book a visit in advance.
...was a gift from France to the American people.
44
Why is it accurate to say that "The Pardoner's Tale" is filled with irony?
It pokes fun at human weakness.
Its events have unexpected twists.
It contains a moral message.
It personifies Death.
45
Alexander Pope's purpose for writing The Rape of the Lock was to
show Belinda as a shallow person
expose the absurdity of the card game called omber
parody the spoiled upper classes
speak out against the rich, and in favor of the poor
46
One way to identify the form of a Spenserian sonnet is by its
unrhymed iambic pentameter
ababbcbcc rhyme scheme
abab bcbc cdcd ee rhyme scheme
four-beat line and aabb rhyme scheme
47
The image of pages "in love's soft bands,/ Like captives trembling" reinforces the theme that
his beloved has won the argument between them
his poetry is not worthy of his beloved
like the pages, he too is a captive at his beloved's mercy
his beloved is cruel
48
Which of the following pairs are the subjects of John Donne's "Song"?
love and faith
faith and death
love and death
faith and immortality
49
Sir Gawain's internal conflict involves his guilt over
violating the chivalric code
disappointing King Arthur
accepting the lady's gift
accepting the knight's challenge
50
The phrase "summer's sentinel," meaning a cuckoo, is an example of
a scop
a predicate
an exile
a kenning
51
How does recognizing historical context help a reader understand why certain things occur?
It shows the reader how important spelling and grammar are.
It helps readers restate the poem in their own words.
It requires readers to use a dictionary to find meanings.
It gives the reader clues about the situation.
52
In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, why does Sir Gawain volunteer to fight the Green Knight?
wants to settle an old dispute he has with the Green Knight.
He wants to protect the honor of his king & fellow knights.
He wants to prove that the Green Knight is not real.
He wants to protect the queen.
53
What theme does Chaucer convey in the Prologue to The Canterbury Tales?
the infinite variety of human nature
the basic evil of mankind
the pitfalls of sensual pleasure
the conflicts inherent in society
54
The message that the speaker of Spenser's Sonnet 75 wishes to convey to his love is that
the pleasures of love must end with death.
he will love her for eternity.
hishis verse will immortalize their love.
the pleasure of love is worth its suffering.
55
Which of the following best describes the speaker's message at the end of "The Seafarer"?
Gifts of gold for heaven will not redeem a sinful soul.
The earth no longer flourishes in glory.
Life at sea is both exhilarating and wearisome.
Those who walk with God shall be rewarded.
56
What does the speaker of "The Wanderer" seem to miss most?
material posessions
companionship
religion
adventure
57
Why does the queen ask the king not to kill the knight in "The Wife of Bath's Tale"?
Thinks justice will be better served if he learns a lesson.
She wants to make an example of him for other men.
She thinks a woman should pass sentence on him.
Wants to avoid the loss of another of King Arthur's knights.
58
What question does the old woman ask the knight after they are married?
Do you want me to be young and faithless or old & faithful?
Do you want me to be young & rule marriage or old & obey?
Do you want me to be young and poor or old and wealthy?
Why do men want young, wealthy wives instead of older wives?
59
Which of the following best describes the overall feeling that Pope meant to convey?
affectionately mocking
pitying
satiric but angry
bitterly disappoitned
60
What characteristic of Old English poetry is illustrated with the phrase "calmly, confidently"?
assonance
elegy
kennings
alliteration
61
Based on this summary, which archetype does "The Pardoner's Tale" explore?
a heroic quest against all odds
punishment for evil deeds
the pain of exile
star-crossed lovers
62
In the story of dispute between Big-Endians & Little-Endians, the objects of Swift's satire are
religion and principle
triviality and pettiness
arrogance and pomposity
ignorance and superstition
63
Who is the real traitor in "The Pardoner's Tale"?
the three rioters
Death
the plague
the old man
64
If you were reading this passage from Beowulf aloud, where would you pause?
on the caesuras but not at the end of each line
only at the middle and end of each line
after each comma, colon, and end punctuation mark
only after the second and fourth lines
65
The battle between King Arthur & Sir Mordred is similar to other legends of the time because
it is historically accurate
it presents death solely in an idealized, spiritual manner
its heroes fight nobly
it is not realistic
66
Which of these statements is an example of understatement?
The question . . . is how this number shall be provided for.
These mothers instead of being able to work...time strolling
The number of souls...usually reckoned one million & a half.
I can think of no one objection...
67
Which would you not include in a summary of Morte d'Arthur?
The hermit who buries Arthur was once Bishop of Canterbury.
Both leaders tell their men to charge if a sword is drawn.
Arthur has a dream where he is warned to delay his battle.
Sir bedivere reluctantly throw's Arthur's sword in the lake.
68
What is Swift's main purpose in the opening paragraphs of "A Modest Proposal"?
Wants to convince poor to improve their living conditions
to persuade people that poor children should be slaughtered
to descrbe the misery and extent of poverty in Ireland
He wants to demonstrate his skill in the new form of satire
69
What element of the passage most clearly suggests that Beowulf is an epic?
the setting details
the larger-than-life hero
the midline pauses
the spare,simple langauge

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