“Mother Tongue” is an example of this writing (personal experiences to support a main idea):

Personal reflective essay: a writer describes an experience

How do the Youngers get $10,000?

Lena’s husband died leaving them the insurance money

“It is powerful cold down here” What does Ethan’s mention of the cold in the kitchen symbolize?

His and Zeena’s relationship is cold and unemotional.

Which of the following would NOT appear in an anthology of Puritan literature?

a play contrasting good and evil

When Holden wants to be a “catcher in the rye”, what he means is:

He wants to protect the innocent from corruption

Which is the most major theme in Bread Givers?

Clash of old vs. new world values

Which of the following sentences is an example of inversion?

The air a solemn stillness holds.

What does the plot of Fitzgerald’s novel act as a metaphor for?

The corruption of the American Dream

What type of irony is exemplified when she says "free, free, free"?

Situational - We wouldn't expect her to be happy he died.

Did this quiz help you study for the final?

Yes, It was "out of this world"!

And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon’s that is dreaming - What gothic element is shown?

supernatural or otherworldly elements

Are you paying attention, or just chillin'?

I'm paying attention, Mrs. S!, I wish I could teleport to that island.

What did Holden like most about the museum?

Everything always stayed where it was

What is an example of situational irony in The Crucible?

Proctor does not remember the Commandment that he broke.

What belief of Reb’s is shown in the novel?

His daughters must listen to all he says & support him.

Hemingway employs a direct, plain style of writing in order to

allow the reader to draw his or her own conclusions.

What is ironic about Mr. Hooper’s behavior or situation?

He grieves when the veil drives Elizabeth away

What is an example of stage directions?

as though a secret arrow has pained his heart

What is the main reason that the symbol of the black veil shows ambiguity or uncertainty?

It might represent a number of different things.

What is a stanza in poetry?

a set of consecutive lines that forms a unit within a poem

Where is Holden when he says “she looked so nice, the way she kept going around in her coat”

At the carousel in Central Park

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between plot and conflict?

All plots are driven by one or more conflicts.

When Mrs. Mallard says “free, free, free”, what becomes clear?

Mrs. Mallard is happy to be free of her husband.

Which sound device is illustrated in the line: The Soul selects her own Society--?

Alliteration, or repeated initial consonant sound

Which of the following best states the main theme found within The Great Gatsby?

The American Dream is no longer possible to achieve

Based on the passage, which of these is a theme of Hawthorne’s story?

People often fear what they do not understand.

What is Jay Gatsby’s great misunderstanding?

That the past can be recaptured

What is an example of dramatic irony in The Crucible?

Elizabeth knows John committed adultery, but Hale doesn't

And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor- What gothic element is shown?

characters in psychological torment

What is an example of indirect characterization from the passage?

“Well, he told me once he was an Oxford man."

Which answer choice best identifies the qualities of poetry written in Puritan Plain Style?

short words; references to religious devotion

What is an example of direct characterization from the passage?

...an elegant young roughneck, a year or two over thirty

Which of the following is a theme of the play?

It is wrong to judge people based on race

Which phrase from the novel is an example of regional dialect?

At this time o’night? You’ll ketch your death.

What is an example of dialogue?

HALE: Do you know your commandments, Elizabeth?

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1
“Mother Tongue” is an example of this writing (personal experiences to support a main idea):
Persuasive essay: a writer states and supports a position
Parody: a writer copies or reflects, another literary work
Personal reflective essay: a writer describes an experience
Expository essay, where a writer explains a concept
2
How do the Youngers get $10,000?
Walter Lee stole from his boss
Beneatha took out a loan
Lena won the lottery
Lena’s husband died leaving them the insurance money
3
“It is powerful cold down here” What does Ethan’s mention of the cold in the kitchen symbolize?
His feelings for Mattie are cold now that he’s with Zeena.
His workload has slowed and his propositions have gone cold.
It is winter and cold in Starkfield
His and Zeena’s relationship is cold and unemotional.
4
Ready to go?
Let's go, Ms. S!
I wish I was as cool as you.
You out of pocket.
Ima teleport.
5
Which of the following would NOT appear in an anthology of Puritan literature?
a narrative describing life in the colonies
a poem relating ordinary events to God
a play contrasting good and evil
6
A narrative in which every element has both a literal and symbolic meaning is:
allegory
aphorism
frame story
tragedy
7
The Crucible about the Salem Witch Trials parallels what event in the 1950s?
The Fall of the Berlin Wall
The McCarthy Trials
The start of World War I
The Cold War
8
Which of the following literary elements would you find in a poem with a central conceit?
related metaphors
blank verse
sound devices
internal rhyme
9
When Holden wants to be a “catcher in the rye”, what he means is:
He wants to abandon responsibility
He wants to protect the innocent from corruption
He wants to catch all the mistakes before they hurt someone
He wants to work on a farm and live outside the city
10
Which is the most major theme in Bread Givers?
Clash of old vs. new world values
Traps and Escapes
The Decline of the American Dream
illusion vs. reality
11
Which of the following sentences is an example of inversion?
The air a solemn stillness holds.
A hunger seized my heart.
No life may fail beyond the grave.
The lights begin to twinkle from the rocks.
12
Whom does Mrs. Mallard believe she will live for when she thinks her husband has been killed?
for Mr. Richards
for his memory
for herself
for her sister
13
What does the plot of Fitzgerald’s novel act as a metaphor for?
The pursuit of the American Homeland
The corruption of the American Dream
The end of the Roaring 20s’ lifestyle
The pursuit of the American Dream
14
Myths often feature a small character beats the odds - what is this recurring element?
aphorism
analogy
archetype
allegory
15
What type of irony is exemplified when she says "free, free, free"?
Suppositional - We can suppose she will tell her family.
Dramatic - We know she's happy her hubby's dead; she doesn’t
Verbal - She whispers “free”, but means she is trapped.
Situational - We wouldn't expect her to be happy he died.
16
What sort of rhyme is illustrated by the words Door and more?
Exact rhyme
Slant rhyme
17
Did this quiz help you study for the final?
No
Yes
It was "out of this world"!
18
And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon’s that is dreaming - What gothic element is shown?
bleak or remote settings
macabre or violent incidents
supernatural or otherworldly elements
characters in psychological torment
19
Are you paying attention, or just chillin'?
I'm paying attention, Mrs. S!
I'm just chillin'... :S
I wish I could teleport to that island.
20
Which of the following is a symbol in the play?
Groceries
Cars
Lena's plant
Cell phones
21
The Catcher in the Rye is this type of novel:
Coming-of-age story
Frame story
Novella
Memoir
22
What did Holden like most about the museum?
It was free on Sundays
Everything always stayed where it was
It was warm and cheerful, and no one bothered him.
It reminded him of fun times he had with his brother
23
What is an example of situational irony in The Crucible?
Hale is questioning them on the Commandments, which he knows
Elizabeth knows John committed adultery, but Hale doesn't
Proctor has to count the commandments on his fingers.
Proctor does not remember the Commandment that he broke.
24
What things are considered “suspicious” about Proctor and his family?
Proctor does not attend church regularly
All of the above
The youngest son has not been baptized
He could not remember all of his commandments
25
What belief of Reb’s is shown in the novel?
His daughters must listen to all he says & support him.
Americans are reckless, insane people.
His daughters should seek an education.
His daughters are fools and stupid not to question him.
26
Hemingway employs a direct, plain style of writing in order to
allow the reader to draw his or her own conclusions.
remove all uncertainty about what he is trying to say.
draw on traditions going back to the Puritans.
deemphasize the importance of language.
27
What is ironic about Mr. Hooper’s behavior or situation?
He wears the veil now but will not wear it in the afterlife.
He says he is frightened, but he actually frightens others.
He grieves when the veil drives Elizabeth away
He loves Elizabeth, but doesn't mind when she doesn't return
28
To what Old World custom does Sara refer when she talks about Reb finding her a fish peddler?
Children supporting their parents
Arranged marriages/matchmaking
The oppression of women
The value of the scholar
29
What is an example of stage directions?
There be no mark of blame upon my life, Mr. Hale.
as though a secret arrow has pained his heart
HALE: And you, Mister?
HALE: Do you know your commandments, Elizabeth?
30
What is the main reason that the symbol of the black veil shows ambiguity or uncertainty?
The veil frightens Elizabeth enough to cause her to leave.
Mr. Hooper is a minister.
It might represent a number of different things.
It represents sin or guilt.
31
What is a stanza in poetry?
a poem that has a specific length and fixed pattern of rhyme
a set of consecutive lines that forms a unit within a poem
a pair of rhyming lines at the end of a poem
a line that repeats in a regular pattern throughout a poem
32
Where is Holden when he says “she looked so nice, the way she kept going around in her coat”
At the carousel in Central Park
Phoebe’s school
On a train to New York
At the skating rink at Radio City
33
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between plot and conflict?
External conflicts are more important than internal.
Internal conflicts are more important than external.
All plots are driven by one or more conflicts.
Conflict is useful but not essential to plot.
34
When Mrs. Mallard says “free, free, free”, what becomes clear?
Mrs. Mallard is happy to be free of her husband.
Mrs. Mallard’s sister is worried about her.
Mr. Mallard has not been killed in an accident
Mrs. Mallard does not have heart trouble.
35
Which sound device is illustrated in the line: The Soul selects her own Society--?
Onomatopoeia, or words resembling sounds
Assonance, or repeated similar vowel sounds
Alliteration, or repeated initial consonant sound
Consonance, or repeated final consonant sounds
36
Which of the following best states the main theme found within The Great Gatsby?
The American Dream is no longer possible to achieve
The American Dream can turn out to be an illusion
The American Dream can be realized by those who work hard
The American Dream is accessible to those who are wealthy
37
Based on the passage, which of these is a theme of Hawthorne’s story?
To understand is to forgive.
We can never understand the reasons behind social trends.
Love is blind.
People often fear what they do not understand.
38
What is Jay Gatsby’s great misunderstanding?
That Daisy never loved Nick
That lust and love are the same thing
That the past can be recaptured
That money can win over love
39
What is an example of dramatic irony in The Crucible?
Proctor does not remember the Commandment that he broke.
Hale is questioning them on the Commandments, which he knows
Proctor has to count the commandments on his fingers.
Elizabeth knows John committed adultery, but Hale doesn't
40
And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor- What gothic element is shown?
macabre or violent incidents
supernatural or otherworldly elements
bleak or remote settings
characters in psychological torment
41
What is an example of indirect characterization from the passage?
A butler hurried toward him with the information
“Well, he told me once he was an Oxford man."
“Where is he from, I mean?”
...an elegant young roughneck, a year or two over thirty
42
Which answer choice best identifies the qualities of poetry written in Puritan Plain Style?
short words; references to religious devotion
use of puns; complex sentences
experimental forms; references to exotic locations
fancy language; short sentences; personal topics
43
Which text structures in a play provide unspoken details about the setting and action?
stage directions
dialogue
punctuation
glosses or footnotes
44
What sort of rhyme is illustrated by the words One and Stone?
Slant rhyme
Exact rhyme
45
What is an example of direct characterization from the passage?
“Where is he from, I mean?”
“Well, he told me once he was an Oxford man."
A butler hurried toward him with the information
...an elegant young roughneck, a year or two over thirty
46
Which of these is a type of autobiography?
slave narrative
epic
conceit
parable
47
Which of the following is a theme of the play?
It is wrong to judge people based on race
A person’s heritage is unimportant
Members of family should do what’s best for themselves only
Money is the most important thing in life
48
Which phrase from the novel is an example of regional dialect?
With lowered head he went up in his wife’s wake.
Without answering he moved away toward the kitchen.
At this time o’night? You’ll ketch your death.
She continued to stare at him.
49
What is an example of dialogue?
as though a secret arrow has pained his heart
without hesitation, even eagerly
counting on his fingers
HALE: Do you know your commandments, Elizabeth?

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