According to the selection, why has “the Big Bend” been described as a “geologist’s paradise”?

C sparse vegetation allows easy access to interesting strata

What does the speaker achieve in the poem with her description of New York?

B She presents stark contrast to the beauty of her homeland

How does the author connect ideas in the selection?

D by giving descriptive geologic details about the topic

How does the speaker’s point of view affect her impression of the bustle of New York?

C The speaker feels excluded in a strange/frightening place

What is the significance of the selection’s structure?

C It emphasizes constant geo changes that shaped the area

What is the effect of the metaphors in the sentences below from paragraph 2?

B They emphasize the allure & repulsiveness of the landscape

How does the author achieve his purpose?

A by using descriptive phrases to explain difficult ideas

Which group of words from the selection conveys the author’s attitude about his topic?

A remarkable, amazing, dramatic, magnificent

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1
How does the author’s use of rhyme scheme enhance the theme of the poem?
B
D
C
A
2
In line 18, what is the meaning of the phrase “clasping remembered beauty”?
B recalling past events
A imagining future events
C creating current events
D forgetting past events
3
According to the selection, why has “the Big Bend” been described as a “geologist’s paradise”?
B because many geologists vacation there
C sparse vegetation allows easy access to interesting strata
A because it contains rocks
D because there are many jobs for geologists there
4
What does the speaker achieve in the poem with her description of New York?
C She describes how to pass time during the hectic rush hour
B She presents stark contrast to the beauty of her homeland
A She forges connection w/ the audience’s sense of gratitude
D She confesses her feelings of bitterness and remorse.
5
How does the author connect ideas in the selection?
D by giving descriptive geologic details about the topic
C by comparing fossil remains to volcanic ash
A by describing geologic time periods
B by explaining the effects of volcanoes
6
How does the author structure the text?
D
C
A
B
7
How does the speaker’s point of view affect her impression of the bustle of New York?
C The speaker feels excluded in a strange/frightening place
D Speaker is cautious/curious about life in large, new city
A The speaker feels welcomed & embraced by citizens of NY
B Speaker is excited by differences between home & new city
8
What is the significance of the selection’s structure?
C It emphasizes constant geo changes that shaped the area
A It clarifies the existing natural boundaries of the area.
D It provides an inside look at how geo maps are created
B It highlights types of living creatures that exist in area
9
What is the effect of the metaphors in the sentences below from paragraph 2?
B They emphasize the allure & repulsiveness of the landscape
C They explain how Big Bend is enthralling to many people
D They express how interesting landscape is to many people
A They compare Big Bend to a contradictory dream world
10
How does the author achieve his purpose?
A by using descriptive phrases to explain difficult ideas
D by using quotes from famous people to support facts
C by using bulleted phrases to clarify ideas
B by using only formal scientific language to list data
11
How does the speaker’s cultural background affect her perception of noon-time workers of NY?
A
C
B
D
12
Which lines from the poem support the theme?
D
B
C
A
13
How has the speaker changed between the first and last stanzas of the poem?
C
B
D
A
14
Which group of words from the selection conveys the author’s attitude about his topic?
B paradise, fortunate, proliferation, thrived
A remarkable, amazing, dramatic, magnificent
D invaded, retreating, uplifted, erupted
C complex, challenge, staggering, nightmare

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