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English 3B Final Exam Review
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1
Mary Warren confesses, “It were all __________,” and says that it is the same with the othergirls.
fun and games
God inspired
pretense
the Devil's work
2
How do you determine the main point of an explanatory text?
Determine it from the title and introduction.
Look at maps or other evidence that the author uses to make key decisions.
All of the alternatives are correct
Note words at the beginnings of sentences, describing key decisions
3
Parris is concerned for his reputation and how his enemies willinterpret witchcraft in the minister’s own house. He is
irrational.
paranoid.
morally bankrupt.
spiritually challenged.
4
In “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” which of the following happens first in the true sequence of events?
Farquhar falls into the water when the rope breaks.
Farquhar's wife brings water to a thirsty soldier.
Farquhar stands on the Owl Creek bridge with his neck "in the hemp."
Farquhar runs to greet his wife with open arms.
5
In paragraph 4, Twain does not offer social commentary about the values of the town’s boys.
True
False
6
In Dust Tracks on a Road, what is revealed about Zora when she reads her part of the Greco-Roman myth for the visitors?
She is confident and a good reader.
She is shy and does not like to be watched.
She reads poorly, but she keeps her sense of humor.
She gets nervous, but she tries her best.
7
In the last sentence of paragraph 30, in "A White Heron", “dumb” most nearly means
unremarkable
speechless.
quiet
idiotic
8
What is the young woman's reaction to the narrator's story in “Everything Stuck to Him”?
She is interested.
She is angry.
She cries.
She ignores him.
9
After an internal struggle, what does Sylvia ultimately decide to do at the end of “The White Heron”?
leave the farm and travel to the city
give up climbing trees and behave in a more ladylike fashion
keep secret the location of the white heron’s nest
help the young man in any way she can
10
John states: “This farm’s a continent foot by foot.” This metaphor means the farm is
underdeveloped
huge
diminutive
loathsome
11
Tituba says that she and what other lady are going to fly to Barbados?
Sarah
Rebecca
Elizabeth
Martha
12
As the play opens, Reverend Parris is __________ at his daughter’s bedside.
not
laughing
kneeling
jumping
13
In "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," who is the soldier who visits Peyton Farquhar's home?
a Confederate private
an enemy spy
a Confederate general
a deserter
14
Reverend Parris’ home is __________ furnished.
not
sparsely
richly
flamboyantly
15
Why does the young woman ask the narrator for stories about her childhood in “Everything Stuck to Him”?
She in unsure about where she grew up.
She wants to learn more about her parents.
She is writing a book about her youth.
She likes to hear the narrator talk.
16
In “The Rockpile,” why does Gabriel most likely treat John unsympathetically while treating Roy kindly?
John protects his mother.
John is disobedient.
John is not his son.
John lacks courage.
17
In the selection from Dust Tracks on a Road, why does Zora’s grandmother find Zora’s brazenness “unthinkable”?
She knows that her friends will disapprove of Zora’s words and behavior.
She thinks that Zora’s actions reflect badly on her.
She knows that some African Americans have been lynched for minor offenses
She thinks that Zora’s activities are illegal.
18
Who does Proctor say that he saw with the Devil?
Martha
Mary
Rebecca
no one
19
Given the details in paragraph 4, what is the main reason that Twain wants to be a steamboatman?
He wants to learn to navigate the river.
He wants to be admired and envied.
He wants to travel and see the country.
He wants to earn a great deal of money.
20
Abigail announces, “The parlor’s packed with people.” The townspeople have come to the Parris home because they are
religious.
curious.
dishonest.
mean-spirited.
21
Which one is not the main goal of an explanatory text?
to explore the complexities of a topic
explain details how a process works
to persuade readers to agree with the author's claim
explain how to accomplish a task
22
In “The Rockpile,” what does John do in an effort to keep Roy from going to the rockpile?
He reminds Roy that Elizabeth said not to go.
He invites Roy to help with his drawing.
He cautions Roy that he may miss his dinner.
He offers Roy a toy locomotive.
23
Devil worshippers torment Christians by “sending their __________ out.”
evil powers
spirits
thoughts
followers
24
In "Bright Horizons," the frontier disappears because ranges turned into farms and small towns.
False
True
25
The __________ at the meeting house is the setting for Act III; it serves “as the anteroom of the General Court.”
kitchen
study
choral room
vestry
26
In the first paragraph of the excerpt "Life on the Mississipi, "transient" most nearly means
secrect
impractical
serious
temporary
27
In paragraph 3 of "Life on the Mississippi," Twain describes the town and steamboat humorously.
True
False
28
Abigail is concerned and nervous because she is
guilty.
dutiful.
caring.
devoted.
29
In "The Rockpile," what does Gabriel most clearly blame John for?
failing to tell his mother that Roy had gone to the rockpile
failing to physically restrain Roy from leaving the fire escape
failing to help Roy fight off the boys who were attacking him
failing to alert Gabriel that Roy needed help defending himself
30
Danforth reveals some interesting news to John Proctor: his wife
wants a divorve
refuses to see him
has confessed
is pregnant
31
Elizabeth and John are amazed that __________ people are accused of witchcraft; in the morning, there were only 14.
202
21
160
39
32
How did the husband most clearly feel about the incident withthe plate of waffles and bacon?
He found the incident quite painful.
He found the incident infuriating.
He found the incident rather humorous.
He found the incident surprisingly romantic.
33
If the crop is good this year, John promises to buy __________ from George Jacob.
a horse
wagon
more land
a heifer
34
What does the court want Elizabeth to get her husband to do?
confess to witchcraft
go peacefully
accuse others
say goodbye
35
Which statement best explains the final line of paragraph 34: “truly it wasa vast and awesome world!”?
Sylvia's new perspective changes her awareness of her place in the world.
Sylvia suddenly understands life beyond the forest and the farm.
Sylvia has finally realized her life-long dream of seeing the sea.
Sylvia has a connection to the natural world, but misses the city.
36
Who is Hopkins?
a judge
a guard
a reverend
one of the accused
37
What does Parris ask Danforth to do about the people in jail?
talk to them
hang them immediately
postpone their hangings
pardon them
38
Who is robbed of all of his money?
Parris
Hale
Danforth
Putnam
39
What are the key components in writing a summary?
Be concise. Don’t offer opinions, ideas, or interpretations
Include the title of the work.
Write in the present tense.
All of the alternatives are correct
40
When John tells his wife, “It is winter in here yet,” he means the house is lacking
emotional warmth
a fireplace
fresh air
heat
41
"Dust Tracks on the Road” -What is the main goal of an autobiography text?
To be a form of fiction in which real facts are inserted
to be a memoir of a person’s life
to be a work of fiction that reflects realistic events
to be a form of nonfiction in which a person tells their life story
42
In "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," what happens to Peyton Farquhar as he is hanged?
He lives a fantasy of his escape home, all in the instant before his death.
Time slows down and Farquhar's senses are enhanced, enabling him to escape.
The rope snaps and he falls into the water.
The rope snaps and he escapes to his home.
43
The play takes place in __________, Massachusetts, in the year __________.
Boston, 1492
Boston, 1620
Salem, 1692
Salem, 1776
44
What other town is experiencing a similar witch hysteria?
Plymouth
Cambridge
Andover
Boston
45
Which choice best describes the character of the boy engineer?
professional and hard-working
aggressive and rude
arrogant and vain
friendly and outgoing
46
Which of the following messages is most clearly conveyed in “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”?
Soldiers must follow their orders, regardless of their personal feelings.
Warfare creates many hardships, but it sometimes is justifiable.
People often get themselves into trouble by taking foolish risks.
The mind has a nearly limitless power to shape our experience.
47
Who screams “There is blood on my head!”?
Hathorne
Hale
Parris
Danforth
48
Who does Parris say has vanished from town?
Hale
Betty
Putnam
Abigail
49
Parris uses the biblical term, “abominations,” but Abigail minimizes the situation, saying it was just
"idle practice."
"foolishness."
"skipping."
"sport."
50
What does the narrator mean by saying that Dee would prefer her to have “skin like an uncooked barley pancake”?
skin that is moist and smooth
skin that is light in color
skin that is fresh smelling
skin that is soft and sticky
51
The Putnams’ daughter, Ruth, also exhibitssimilar strange signs of affliction, but the main difference is Ruth’s
talking without making sense.
eyes are open.
fists are clenched.
singing all day.
52
When the narrator describes the young woman as a “survivor from top to bottom,” what does he mean?
She is a tall woman.
She handles adversity successfully.
She will live longer than the narrator.
She has survived a car accident.
53
Parris’ interaction with Giles demonstrates the reverend’s __________ nature.
religious
generous
paranoid
foolish
54
In “Everything Stuck to Him,” why are the boy and girl awake most of the night before the boy's hunting trip?
The girl is ill.
Their neighbors are noisy.
They have to work.
Their baby is crying.
55
Who admits to Danforth that he saw the Devil?
Hale
Parris
Proctor
Giles
56
Who gets to keep the quilts at the end of "Everyday Use"?
Maggie
the narrator
Dee
Hakim-a-barber
57
Putnam is often the center of disputes and is described as “a man with many grievances,” who has a “__________ nature.”
sensible
forgiving
foolish
vindictive
58
What animals does Cheever say are congesting the roads?
cows
horses
goats
pigs
59
Which of these emotions would most likely cause a person to be cowering?
arrogance or pride
joy or exhilaration
anger or resentment
fear or shame
60
In which situation is a mother most likely to feel apprehension about her son’s actions?
when he does something creative
when he behaves disobediently
when he behaves kindly
when he does something dangerous
61
Who was pressed to death by stones?
Rebecca
Tituba
Giles
Francis
62
In “Everyday Use,” how does Maggie look forward to Dee's visit?
with nervousness and awe
with excitement and scorn
with anticipation and confidence
with dread and despair
63
In “Everyday Use,” why does Dee embrace an African language and choose a new name for herself?
She has no friends.
She does not like her family.
She wants to be closer to her heritage.
Her friends embarrass her.
64
How long has it been since Proctor was arrested?
3 hours
3 days
3 months
3 years
65
Elizabeth admits that she has been guilty of what?
lying about her pregnancy
trying to kill Abigail
Being cold to Proctor
witchcraft
66
Where would a letterhead most likely be found?
at the top of a notice from a law firm
on the front part of a ship
as the credit for a news article
at the bottom of an email note from a family member
67
Who is addressing Sylvia in paragraph 35, starting with the words “Now look down again”?
the great pine tree
Mrs. Tilley
the narrator
a cat-bird
68
How would a person be treated if he or she were shown deference?
with sympathy and reassurance
with courtesy and respect
with coldness and lack of concern
with love and adoration
69
Which of the following best describes the story "Everyday Use"?
It is the story of a house that burns down.
It is the story of a young man meeting his in-laws.
It is the story of a new marriage.
It is the story of a young woman's return home.
70
"The Crucible" - The word “crucible” is defined as a place or occasion of a severe __________ or __________.
test, trial
beating, attack
storm, tempest
scolding, reprimand
71
John forgets the commandment that forbids
graven images.
lying.
murder.
adultery.
72
Which of these could most clearly be called a dictum?
a scholarly biography of Ambrose Bierce
menu at a fancy restaurant
a general's memorable statement on how to fight a war
a close friend's pep talk on dealing with a challenge
73
Which of the following situations could best be used to illustrate good etiquette?
thanking your friend politely for inviting you to a party
drinking a glass of milk and eating a slice of chocolate cake
spending the day riding your bike along your favorite path
planting colorful flowers every season in your yard
74
In "The Rockpile," what happens to Roy on the rockpile?
He trips as he flees from the adults who come to break up the fight.
He nearly drowns when he falls into the river on the other side.
He receives a life-threatening injury when he falls to the street below.
He receives a serious cut as he fights with the boys who gather there.
75
According to your reading in “Bright Horizons,” the term “Gilded Age” was coined by Andrew Carnegie.
False
True