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HMH 12th Final S.G.
HMH 12th Final S.G.
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1
Which quotation from “Sonnet 75” best supports the theme?
Where whenas death shall all the world subdue,/Our love... (lines 13-14)
One day I wrote her name upon the strand,/ But came the waves (lines 1-2)
2
Which of these situations best illustrates a paradox?
In “Sonnet 75,” the waves wash away what the speaker writes in the sand.
“Sonnet 30” - the speaker is like fire but the woman he loves is like ice.
In “Sonnet 30,” the coldness of his beloved makes the speaker hotter.
In “Sonnet 75,” the woman whom the speaker loves calls him a vain man.
3
In line 396, a kenning is used for Beowulf: “gray-bearded lord of the Geats.” Which best describes this meaning?
Beowulf as a selfless servant of his tribe
Beowulf as an aging former hero
Beowulf as a wizened hero and king of his people
Beowulf as an ugly and fearless warrior for truth
4
Which quote from "Satire Is Dying Because the Internet Is Killing It" best supports the main idea of the article?
(paragraph 2)
(paragraph 5)
(paragraph 4)
(paragraph 1)
5
Which phrase best describes the Wife of Bath’s perspective in her discussion of fairies and friars in lines 29–54?
Playfully irreverent
Highly superstitious
Naively idealistic
Deeply nostalgic
6
What is the author’s purpose in including “The Wife of Bath’s Prologue” with “The Wife of Bath’s Tale”?
To maintain the frame story by showing interactions between characters
To explain the historical context of the long narrative that is to come
To inform the reader about challenges the travelers face
To entertain the reader with constant shifts in the main plot
7
The author’s word choice and syntax contribute to the tone of the selection by her use of —
technical terms and constructions
irony and overstatement
metaphors and similes
modern jargon and allusions
8
In which of these ways do “Sonnet 30” and “Sonnet 75” differ from a typical Shakespearean sonnet?
The quatrains use a rhyme scheme of ABAB BCBC CDCD.
The final two lines form a rhymed couplet.
They use iambic pentameter.
They have fourteen lines.
9
In lines 288−290 of
Beowulf
, death is described. What does this sentiment tell us about people 1,200 years ago?
The people of that era viewed life as fragile and were more fatalistic.
The people of that era viewed life more simply and with more gratitude.
The people of that era viewed life as a tragedy that would quickly end.
The people of that era viewed life as a gift from the gods.
10
What theme of the play is best illustrated in Macbeth’s quote “False face must hide with the false heart doth know”?
The danger of over-reaching ambition
The question of whether fate or freewill controls events
The difference between perception and reality
The association of cruelty with ambition
11
In “Sonnet 30,” what does the speaker most likely mean when he compares his own love to fire?
It is destructive.
It is passionate.
It will burn out quickly.
It is a basic element of nature.
12
The epic poem
Beowulf
gives the reader a strong sense of what Anglo-Saxon culture must have valued. What were they?
love and romance
mercy and forgiveness
compassion and kindness
loyalty and bravery
13
Which quote from the selection best support the author's tone?
It should perhaps be noted that Facebook isn’t introducing the satire tag..
The first is the underlying business model of the Internet.
The point of this carefully curated list is that you often can’t tell the..
But if there’s one thing we’ve learned from the Internet, it’s that ...
14
In lines 35–38 the author substitutes the name Grendel with the kenning
God-cursed brute
in order to —
show that Grendel presents no real challenge
describe the havoc Grendel creates in detail
emphasize the depth of Grendel’s evil
stress the excess of Grendel’s greed
15
In “Death, Be Not Proud”, which statement best describes the “turn” that starts in line 9?
The speaker stops addressing Death directly.
The speaker contradicts what he said about Death earlier.
The speaker apologizes to Death.
The speaker intensifies his attack on Death.
16
Which sentence from the selection uses the imperative mood?
(paragraph 2)
(paragraph 4)
(paragraph 3)
(paragraph 1)
17
Which line best supports the tone of "Death, Be Not Proud"?
And soonest our best men with thee do go, (line 7)
Rest of their bones, and soul’s delivery. (line 8)
Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow, (line 6)
Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; (line 2)
18
What is the function of the dramatic irony present in Duncan’s arrival at Macbeth’s castle in Act I, Scene 6?
Duncan’s demeanor allows him to ignore rumors about Macbeth murdering him.
Lady M’s warm welcoming of Duncan gives him false security and comfort.
Macbeth’s absence suggests that he will abandon Lady Macbeth in the future.
Banquo describing the castle provides him opportunity to betray Duncan.
19
In
The Wife of Bath, t
he knight has an internal conflict when his wife asks him to decide whether she will be —
submissive or loving
beautiful or faithful
honest or talented
wealthy or wise
20
Does the phrase below use correct subject-verb agreement?
Cold were the days
in the depth.
True
False
21
To which sense does the imagery most clearly appeal in “Sonnet 30”?
Touch
Sight
Smell
Sound
22
In “The Wife of Bath’s Prologue” a character is interrupted by arguing characters.
False
True
23
Which of the following does the author cite as a cause of satire-blindness?
Financial pressure for internet sites to offer eye candy
Smart devices that present content in smaller blocks
Satirical articles that seem trustworthy
Sites that take the guesswork out of satire
24
Which word best expresses the meaning of the archaic word
sooth
as it is used in line 40 of
Macbeth
?
Mistaken
Threatening
True
Kind
25
Which best summarizes the motivations of Grendel's mother?
She wants revenge against the Danes for the death of her son.
She wants to recover the honor of her tribe and family.
She wants to cause as much pain to the Danes as possible.
She wants to protect her lake habitat and family.
26
What theme, in
The Wife of Bath,
does the narrator develop in lines 320–338?
True gentility cannot be inherited but comes from living virtuously.
Gentlemen tend to behave badly because they are full of pride.
Men often rise to nobility through shameful and villainous deeds.
Noble titles are corrupting because all people should be treated equally.
27
Based on both sonnets, what can be infered is one of the themes of
Amoretti
, the sonnet cycle in which they are found?
Love can often be unrequited.
Love has remarkable power.
Love often leads to heartache.
Love makes people act foolishly.
28
In Acts II-IV, how does the character of Macbeth change after he murders Duncan?
He becomes quick to kill anyone he sees as a threat.
He becomes determined to die honorably in battle
He begins to suffer from hallucinations
He begins to feel that life is meaningless
29
Which phrase most accurately describes the first three paragraphs of the editorial?
An indirect opener that strikes an irreverent tone...
A businesslike summary of the author’s argument...
A primer on technology’s innovations...
An examination of the nature of satire...
30
In “The Wife of Bath’s Prologue” a character goes on a physical and moral journey.
True
False
31
Lady Macbeth’s dialogue in Act V, Scene 1 reveals her –
confusion
anger
guilt
pride
32
Which quote from
The Wife of Bath
expresses a stereotype about how to gain a woman’s favor?
. . . A man can win us best with flattery. / To dance ...(lines 106–108)
There sat the noble matrons and the heady / Young girls...(lines 200–202)
But truly poor are they who whine and fret / And covet what (lines 361–362)
. . . even if my ancestors were rude, / Yet God on high...(lines 346–348)
33
How does “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” fit into the structure of
The Canterbury Tales?
It establishes the frame story’s theme about chivalry.
It is the central tale told within the frame story.
It introduces the important characters of the frame story.
It is one of many tales connected by the frame story.
34
Which quotation from “Sonnet 30" best supports the theme?
How comes it then that this her cold so great/ Is not ... (lines 2-3)
Such is the pow’r of love in gentle mind,/That it can alter...(lines 13-14)
35
Which quotation from
The Wife of Bath
best supports the theme?
Men fail in living up to their professions; / But fire ... (lines 322–323)
. . . You are no gentleman, though duke or earl. / Vice ...(lines 331–332)
But gentleness, as you will ... (lines 320–321)
That we are gentle comes to us by grace / And by no means...(lines 337–338)
36
In “Sonnet 30,” where is there a turn, or shift in thought, that resolves the speaker’s questions?
Lines 7–8
Lines 5–6
Lines 9–10
Lines 13–14
37
What tone is conveyed in lines 1–8 of “Death, Be Not Proud”?
disdainful
curious
apprehensive
mournful
38
Which word best describes the author’s tone in the selection?
bitter
excited
mocking
pensive
39
Using personification in lines 1–2, the speaker tells Death not to be proud because —
people say many things that are not true
death is not really all that powerful
pride is a uniquely human characteristic
doing so eases his own fear of death
40
A connection with the Tale & Prologue is: The Friar laughs at the W.O.B., & she hints at the immorality of friars.
False
True
41
In his speech (lines 211−215) before he battles the dragon, what do these lines convey about Beowulf's state of mind?
He’s feeling brave and utterly without fear as he goes into battle.
He’s certain of his strength and wants to inspire his frightened men.
He has no plans to fight the dragon, despite his pretense of courage.
He is afraid his old age will cause him to lose the battle.
42
In “The Wife of Bath’s Prologue” characters live during the time of the legendary King Arthur.
True
False
43
Which line from
Beowulf
makes the most use of alliteration?
because the Almighty made him anathema (line 25)
telling with mastery of man’s beginnings (line 6)
blundering back with the butchered corpses (line 40)
Grendel’s powers of destructionwere plain (line 42)
44
The author would most likely agree that diminishing attention spans in the 21st century can in part be explained by —
diminishing ability to recognize satire on social media
advances in download speeds to smart devices
widespread availability of easily digestible amusement
lack of interest in the continuous news cycle
45
Based on lines 410−414 of
Beowulf
, whatconclusion can you draw about the people who lived in that culture?
They spoke English.
They lived in large tribes.
They had been Christianized.
They were Eurasian in origin.
46
What do the details in “Sonnet 75” suggest about the speaker’s beloved?
She is proud.
She is romantic.
She is loyal.
She is intelligent.
47
Which quotation from above best supports Macbeth's change?
“There’s nothing serious in mortality. / All but is toys. Renown and...”
“I’ll fight till from my bones my flesh be hacked. / Give me my armor.”
“From this moment / The very firstlings of my heart shall be ...”
“Do not muse at me, my most worthy friends. /I have a strange infirmity..."
48
How does Banquo serve as a foil for Macbeth?
Banquo has pride in his reputation as a warrior
Banquo forgives his enemies
Banquo lacks ambition
Banquo suspects the witches of deceit
49
Why is the final line (line 14) of “Death, Be Not Proud” a paradox?
It creates a surprise ending by expressing respect for Death.
The speaker addresses Death as a person.
It portrays Death as a living being that can itself die.
The speaker criticizes Death in a humorous way.
50
Which statement best paraphrases the resolution of “Sonnet 75”?
The speaker will die & be reunited with his beloved forever in heaven.
The speaker will write the name of his beloved in the sand.
The speaker shows his passion for his beloved by reading his poetry to her.
The speaker will immortalize his beloved by poetry about his love for her.
