What effect does the use of the phrase “even metaphorically” have at the end of paragraph 7?

Emphasizes not everyone is on even economic/education level

How does the author reveal the evolution of the Internet?

gives examples of prior methods while emphasizing changes

What does the prescription imply?

The doctor does not believe the narrator is ill.

Based on lines 5 and 6, the speaker advances which idea in the poem?

Strive each day to improve yourself & the world around you.

What does “In finding shackles on your wrists, then struggling till you’re free” mean?

overcoming obstacles before finally achieving one’s goals

What effect would greater worldwide broadband access likely have on the “brain drain"?

More able to stay in home country for education and work.

Which line from the poem refines the theme of the poem?

“Seeks joy through hedges thick of care & pain must grope”

How does the author try to prove “broadband gives nations a significant economic advantage”?

presents a logical argument that asserts this conclusion

Based on the first paragraph, what can the reader infer about the narrator?

The narrator is obsessed with his health.

What can be inferred about the speaker’s point of view?

Struggles make him more appreciative when things get better.

Which quote exemplifies the information in the selection?

CSTD helps develop & implement policies to support broadband

What is the poet most concerned about in the second stanza?

the motivation of people to advance

Why does the doctor include “And don’t stuff your head with things you don’t understand”?

The narrator should avoid reading medical journals.

What does the phrase “being revolutionized by the Internet” mean in paragraph 6?

Internet is creating rapid change in several industries.

Which quote represents the central idea of the selection?

I haven't got housemaid’s knee. Everything else I HAVE got.

How does paragraph 3 impact the selection?

It adds humor through exaggeration.

What is the purpose of the author's reference to Tom Friedman’s popular book The World is Flat?

bridges positive aspects of technology & issue to address

What effect is achieved through the poet’s use of end rhyme in the selection?

It creates a regular pattern of meter.

What type of relationship does the narrator have with the doctor?

The men are well acquainted with each other.

Why does the poet relate visions to streams in line 4?

visions must be put into action and move along like streams

Which statement represents the theme of the selection?

Working through life’s problems is gratifying.

What does the author mean when she argues that governmentsadopt a “pro-competitive policy”?

encourage industry competition & development of resources

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1
What effect does the use of the phrase “even metaphorically” have at the end of paragraph 7?
Implys that the statement is literally true
Shows difference b/t circuit-switch & packet-switch access
Emphasizes not everyone is on even economic/education level
Balances the highly literal language in the selection
2
How does the author reveal the evolution of the Internet?
gives examples of prior methods while emphasizing changes
information has evolved & made nations more competitive
importance of global competitiveness through technology
shares past methods used to store info & its importance
3
What does the prescription imply?
The narrator needs more medicine than usual.
The doctor doesn't understand the illness.
The narrator needs a good “last meal.”
The doctor does not believe the narrator is ill.
4
Based on lines 5 and 6, the speaker advances which idea in the poem?
Every man should be a gardener & enjoy working in the soil.
Strive each day to improve yourself & the world around you.
All struggles are of equal value and worth.
Joy and nature are intertwined and interchangeable.
5
What does “In finding shackles on your wrists, then struggling till you’re free” mean?
giving a difficult person a chance to start over
trying something more than once before realizing success
knowing the right things to say and do in every situation
overcoming obstacles before finally achieving one’s goals
6
What effect would greater worldwide broadband access likely have on the “brain drain"?
Demand decrease for low-skill, low-wage jobs
Universities forced to cut budget due to enrollment decrease
3rd World countries subject to challenges due to tech demand
More able to stay in home country for education and work.
7
Which line from the poem refines the theme of the poem?
“Seeks joy through hedges thick of care & pain must grope”
“The joy of life is living it, or so it seems to me"
“Who really knows the happiness and peace of being free”
“The happiest mortal on the earth is he who ends his day”
8
How does the author try to prove “broadband gives nations a significant economic advantage”?
uses quotes from several experts in the field
presents a logical argument that asserts this conclusion
organizes her thoughts according to importance
relies on previous anecdotal arguments
9
In the first sentence, what does the use of the word virulent imply about the narrator?
The narrator expects the worst
The narrator expects compensation.
The narrator is brilliant
The narrator is a physician.
10
Based on the first paragraph, what can the reader infer about the narrator?
The narrator has discovered his illness.
The narrator has overcome many diseases.
The narrator is sick and has not found a cure.
The narrator is obsessed with his health.
11
What does the word exacerbates mean in paragraph 13?
overstates
increases
relieves
reiterates
12
What can be inferred about the speaker’s point of view?
His struggles prevent him from accomplishing anything.
Struggles make him more appreciative when things get better.
The speaker is aware that the world is a cruel place.
The speaker wants the best for all people who are good.
13
Which quote exemplifies the information in the selection?
CSTD helps develop & implement policies to support broadband
Collaboration meant communicating by phone, mail, or travel.
Key business countries actively develop broadband plans
Medicine & education are revolutionized by the Internet.
14
What is the poet most concerned about in the second stanza?
the motivation of people to advance
getting rid of negative thoughts
making the world perfect again
the amount of rest a person gets
15
Why does the doctor include “And don’t stuff your head with things you don’t understand”?
The narrator lacks the intelligence to become a physician.
The narrator must stay away from things he is allergic to.
He may try to diagnose illnesses in others around him.
The narrator should avoid reading medical journals.
16
What does the phrase “being revolutionized by the Internet” mean in paragraph 6?
Internet is creating rapid change in several industries.
Internet is combating old ways of thinking.
Internet has created a new world of knowledge.
Internet has become a means for the sharing of information.
17
Which quote represents the central idea of the selection?
I sat frozen with horror; then, again, I turned the pages.
Was a hospital myself-they need walk round me & get diploma
To the British Museum to read the treatment for hay fever.
I haven't got housemaid’s knee. Everything else I HAVE got.
18
How does paragraph 3 impact the selection?
It foreshadows the doctor’s prescription.
It develops the plot with details.
It adds humor through exaggeration.
It explains why the narrator needs medication.
19
What is the meaning of the word indolently in paragraph 2?
in a hurried manner
with great enthusiasm
in a frightened way
without much effort
20
What is the purpose of the author's reference to Tom Friedman’s popular book The World is Flat?
links Friedman's ideas with her own for credibility
to attack the counter argument
bridges positive aspects of technology & issue to address
establishes a metaphor that she repeatedly references
21
What effect is achieved through the poet’s use of end rhyme in the selection?
It prolongs the pace of the poem
It establishes lines of equal length
It causes the reader to stop and think.
It creates a regular pattern of meter.
22
What type of relationship does the narrator have with the doctor?
The doctor has diagnosed the narrator’s ailments.
The men are well acquainted with each other.
The narrator is familiar with the doctor’s patients.
The men do not know each other at all.
23
Why does the poet relate visions to streams in line 4?
dreams and streams work in the established order
most streams are imaginary and so are visions
visions must be put into action and move along like streams
a stagnant stream is no better than an unrealized dream
24
What shift is made in the poem in order to enhance the poet’s perspective?
from characteristics to definitions
from testimonials to characteristics
from examples to advice
from dialogue to highlights
25
Which statement represents the theme of the selection?
Cleaning the earth makes it beautiful.
Negative people can ruin the earth.
Working through life’s problems is gratifying.
Richness comes from hard work.
26
What does the author mean when she argues that governmentsadopt a “pro-competitive policy”?
encourage competition b/t institutions of higher learning
encourage industry competition & development of resources
encourage competition b/t nations to promote brain growth
encourage competition b/t individuals for faster development

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