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Using Good Writing Habits (with some Romeo and Juliet questions AND random trivia!)
Using Good Writing Habits (with some Romeo and Juliet questions AND random trivia!)
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This is a high school English quiz on MLA writing.
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1
Can quotes stand alone in an essay?
Yes. Of course.
No. You must incorporate quotes into your own sentences.
Most of the time, except when they're more than 5 lines long
Sometimes, but only when the quoted material is cited.
2
What function do quotes serve in an essay?
They allow a reader to get a feel for the tone of a book.
They provide evidence to prove the thesis is correct.
They provide background to the text.
They allow a writer to explain the plot better.
3
What does a conclusion paragraph do?
Explains how the evidence proves the thesis.
Summarizes the body paragraphs.
Restates the thesis.
Provides quotes as a resource.
4
Which of these is important to consider when deciding what quotes to use in an essay?
how big or impressive the words in the quote are
the length of the quote compared to the length of the thesis
the function that quote will have in proving your argument
whether the speaker of the quote needs to be given credit
5
What all needs to be included when you embed quotes?
A semicolon
Quoted material from a text
A statement of your point
A citation that supports your point
6
Which of the following is NOT an example of a proper COMMENTARY sentence starter?
These insightful details highlight how...
This powerful phrase proves the idea that...
These informative words reveal the argument...
These characters are always doing...
7
Which of the following theses follows appropriate rules of writing?
Little Red Riding Hood visits her grandmother for a picnic.
Little Red Riding Hood is about overcoming violence.
This essay is about how "Hood" learned her lesson.
It promotes sexist stereotypes of girls who need rescuing.
8
What is it called when a writer reasons from the specific to the general?
Exclamatory Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Premise-Based Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
9
Which of the following terms applies to the format of
Romeo and Juliet
?
Free Verse
Blank Verse
Iambic Tetrameter
Sonnet
10
Which of these student thesis statements applies guidelines of proper thesis writing?
Having positive makes a difference because they're like you.
Of the three, George is the best fit on his medical path.
Sam struggles in school, but tries hard.
Because of their actions.
11
What is the best way to start a conclusion paragraph?
"In conclusion..."
With your thesis statement.
With a transition and commentary on the point you've proven.
With a quote.
12
Which of the following is true about citations?
Cited material always includes page numbers.
Writers cite only "common knowledge."
You must cite anything you didn't think of yourself.
Citations must be in parentheses at the end of a sentence.
13
How many eggs does a single hen lay in one year?
265
4890
24
That's a picture of a rooster, not a hen.
14
What percent of millionaires earned (rather than inherited) their money?
55%
80%
10%
30%
15
What flavors root beer?
malted barley
dried, crushed beetles
dehydrated prunes
sassafras tree bark
16
Which of the following is TRUE about thesis statements?
A thesis is a statement of fact.
A thesis statement must be one sentence long.
A thesis never contains a response to a writing prompt.
A thesis always mentions a book title.
17
Who discovers Juliet's "dead" body in bed?
Paris
Lady Capulet
Lord Capulet
the Nurse
18
How important is a thesis, really?
Not at all important- you can have a claim sentence instead.
Really important, but the conclusion is more important.
Meh. You should have one, but, you know...
It's seriously the most important sentence of the essay.
19
Who is considered the father of the modern periodic table?
Periodus
Mendeleev
Saschezi
Newton
20
Which of the following is NOT true about introductory paragraphs?
They use phrases such as "I think" and "I believe."
They must be the first paragraph in a paper.
They explain what you will prove to your reader.
They include thesis statements.
21
Where should a thesis statement be in an essay?
It should be the first sentence of the first body paragraph.
It should be the last sentence of the intro paragraph.
It should be the first sentence of the whole paper.
A thesis statement is not necessary.
22
Who, of the following, is a blood relative of Juliet's?
Sampson
Romeo
Rosaline
the Nurse
23
Who is the only US President to serve more than two terms?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Calvin Coolidge
24
In what country is
Romeo and Juliet
set?
Scotland
Verona
Italy
England
25
How many paragraphs are in an essay?
5
7
There is no set number required.
Between 3-10.
26
Who killed Tybalt?
Romeo
Mercutio
Benvolio
Abram
27
Which of the following is FALSE?
Omissions in quotes require brackets.
Quotes are used to enhance your point.
Never call an author by his first name only.
Use your own words unless the author "says it better."
28
Which of the following is NOT true about using quotes?
Quotes must be incorporated into your own sentences.
To introduce a quote use BOTH the word "that" and a comma.
It is acceptable to put a quote into your own words.
Quotes must be cited.
29
What is the purpose of "commentary" in a body paragraph?
It helps show your reader that you are knowledgeable.
It allows you to provide reference material.
It creates interest.
It shows the point you're making with your text references.
30
Why didn't Friar John inform Romeo of Friar Lawrence's plans for Juliet's faked death?
he forgot
Romeo's location was secret
the army didn't allow it
fears about the plague spreading
31
What is the national animal of Scotland?
stag
dolphin
unicorn
raccoon
32
Which of these is NOT a Power Verb?
agreed
said
pondered
cautioned
33
During what century is
Romeo and Juliet
set?
14th
16th
15th
13th
34
Which two monarchs reigned in England during William Shakespeare's lifetime?
Elizabeth I and James VI/I
Elizabeth II and William II
Harold I and Philip V
Henry VIII and Mary I
35
What is the order of information needed in your MLA-style heading?
Your name, date, essay title, teacher name
Your name, class name, teacher name, essay topic
Your name, class name, essay topic, date
Your name, teacher name, class, date
36
When does your essay need to have a title?
Only when the essay is longer than 5 pages.
Every time you write an essay. Duh...
When the essay is persuasive or argumentative.
Never- The title just helps the reader understand your point
37
What is the largest US state in total area?
Alaska
Texas
Hawaii
California
38
Which planet is made of ice?
Venus
Neptune
Saturn
Pluto
39
The tradition of wearing a wedding ring on your left, 4th finger is derived from whom?
The Ancient Babylonians
The Ancient Egyptians
The Tsang Chinese Dynasty
The Ancient Romans
40
In what year were car radios first available?
1930
1948
1960
1917
41
What kind of animal is Bambi's friend, Flower?
skunk
bear cub
squirrel
bunny
42
Where in the world can you NOT buy Coca-Cola products?
North Korea
China
Cuba
Russia
43
Which is true about using quotes in an essay?
A quote has to be shorter than 15 words.
A quote has to be embedded within your own sentence.
A quote has to start with a capital letter.
A quote has to have a speaker or source attribution.
44
How many sentences are in an introductory paragraph?
There is no set number of sentences for an introduction.
Introductions aren't necessary, so you could have 0.
It must be 5 to 10 sentences or else it cannot be an intro.
There are always 6 sentences + a separate thesis statement.
45
Are you the bestest and the most awesomest?
Yes.
Not really.
Sometimes
What?
46
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
Breathing is love "Scout" (Lee 14).
Until she "feared" losing reading she loved to breathe. (14)
Scout Finch, "feared I would lose" reading (14).
Scout said, "One does not love breathing" (Lee 14).
47
How old was hockey legend Wayne Gretzky when he retired?
38
33
52
45
48
In 1776 what were the two largest cities in what is now the US?
Charleston and Baltimore
New York and Plymouth
Boston and Charleston
New York and Boston
49
Which of the following must be included in an introductory paragraph?
a response to all questions from the prompt
Quotes
A conclusion
a personal opinion about the topic assigned
50
Which of the following is NOT a member of the House of Montague?
Mercutio
Romeo
Benvolio
Balthazar
