Choose the correct form of the book citation based on the MLA style's formatting and punctutation rules.

Chen, Laura. “Fossil Fuels.” Student Encyclopedia. 5th ed. 2001.

Choose the sentence in which the verb does NOT AGREE with its subject.

None of these answers is correct.

Which of the following is correctly punctuated and formatted?

the chapter title "The Art of Georgia O'Keefe"

Choose the correct form of the book citation based on the MLA style's formatting and punctuation rules.

McGowan, Shoshana. My Life in Dublin. Dublin: Courtney Press, 2006.

In which of the following resides the irony in the short stories "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Necklace"?

The protagonists struggle for something that proves to be useless.

Which of the following excerpts from "Orpheus and Eurydice" is an example of hyperbole?

...the music he played tore at the hearts of everyone who followed., ...even the ice-hard heart of Hades melted.

Which question below best expresses the theme in "Fabric of Their Lives"?

Folk art helps us understand history better through personal stories.

In the Odyssey, Penelope best displays loyalty when she...

devises a plan to delay her marriage in Odysseus's absence

If you were writing a profile on Rosa Parks explaining why you admire her, which would make the best thesis statement?

Rosa Parks showed the country how one act of courage can make a difference.

What phrase best describes an epic simile?

long, elaborate comparison between two dissimilar actions or objects

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

The teacher said, "There are only 8 days of school left."

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1
Choose the correct form of the book citation based on the MLA style's formatting and punctutation rules.
2001 Laura Chen “Fossil Fuels.” Student Encyclopedia. 5th ed.
Chen, Laura. “Fossil Fuels.” Student Encyclopedia. 5th ed. 2001.
Laura, Chen. Fossil Fuels, Student Encyclopedia, 5th edition 2001
“Fossil Fuels.” Laura Chen. Student Encyclopedia. 5th ed. 2001.
2
Choose the sentence in which the verb does NOT AGREE with its subject.
Ellen and Bob are going to the movies tonight.
Neither Angie nor her son are packed and ready to go to the airport.
Which of these donuts tastes best?
None of these answers is correct.
3
I don't know if (they're / their) joining us or not.
they're
their
They shouldn't join because I want to be alone.
Everyone should join because then it's a party!
4
Which of the following is the most negative connotation for the word "debacle"?
accident
near miss
catastrophe
mishap
5
Which of the following is correctly punctuated and formatted?
the chapter title The Art of Georgia O'Keefe
the chapter title The Art of Georgia O'Keefe
the chapter title "The Art of Georgia O'Keefe"
the chapter title "The Art of Georgia O'Keefe"
6
In a Works Cited page, how are sources organized?
in alphabetical order
in groups, based on type of source
in appearance in the paper
does not matter as long as they are included
7
Which poetic device is used below in Poe's "The Raven": "surcease of sorrow - sorrow for the lost Lenore"
hyperbole
alliteration
metaphor
personification
8
Which example is NOT capitalized correctly?
I love dancing.
My Grandma loves flowers.
My teacher said Paris looks prettiest in the springtime.
Pride and Prejudice is my favorite book.
9
Romeo and Juliet is told from first person point of view.
False
True
10
Choose the correct form of the book citation based on the MLA style's formatting and punctuation rules.
2006, Dublin. McGowan, Shoshana, "My Life in Dublin Dublin", Courtney Press
McGowan, Shoshana, "My Life in Dublin Dublin", Courtney Press 2006.
McGowan, Shoshana. My Life in Dublin. Dublin: Courtney Press, 2006.
2006. McGowan, Shoshana, "My Life in Dublin Dublin", Courtney Press 2006.
11
Which is the principle means of characterization employed by Shakespeare in Romeo and Juliet?
emotions
narrative
dialogue
thoughts
12
In which of the following resides the irony in the short stories "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Necklace"?
The protagonists struggle for something that proves to be useless.
The protagonists learn to value hard work and loyalty instead of wealth.
The protagonists value objects more than people.
The protagonists want to escape their low social status.
13
Which of the following excerpts from "Orpheus and Eurydice" is an example of hyperbole?
...Persephone, her face veiled by shadows of that terrible place.
...the music he played tore at the hearts of everyone who followed.
...even the ice-hard heart of Hades melted.
...through the chill of death, they made their way in terrible silence.
14
Which of the following would NOT always require a citation in a research paper?
a thesis statement
quotation of a phrase
paraphrased sentence from a book
quotation of a sentence
15
Which question below best expresses the theme in "Fabric of Their Lives"?
Folk art is not as significant because it comes from unknown artists.
Folk art helps us understand history better through personal stories.
Folk art represents the generosity and love of a specific group of people.
There is very little value and dignity in folk art, unlike popular art.
16
To (who / whom) should I send the invitation?
who
invite everyone because the more the merrier
whom
don't send the invitation
17
In the Odyssey, Penelope best displays loyalty when she...
devises a plan to delay her marriage in Odysseus's absence
weeps in her bed at night
finishes sewing a burial shroud for Odysseus's father
announces that she will marry the winner of the archery contest
18
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The best player to watch is ___.
me
she
her
him
19
Which of the following is a specific word as opposed to a general word?
reptile
amphibian
mammal
praying mantis
20
If you were writing a profile on Rosa Parks explaining why you admire her, which would make the best thesis statement?
In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus.
Many people believe that Rosa Parks was a great woman.
Her refusal to give up her seat sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Rosa Parks showed the country how one act of courage can make a difference.
21
What phrase best describes an epic simile?
literary technique that involves differences between meaning and intention
figure of speech in which one things is spoken as if it were something else
a work created in imitation of another
long, elaborate comparison between two dissimilar actions or objects
22
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
The teacher said: There are only 8 days of school left."
The teacher said, "There are only 8 days of school left.
The teacher said, "There are only 8 days of school left."
The teacher said "There are only 8 days of school left."

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