Question 1. Which is an accurate definition of a haiku?
a rhyming poem with 14 lines that can either be written in English or Italian forms
a type of poem that tells a story and often focuses on heroic characters from the past
a poem with five lines that has a specific rhyme scheme and is often humorous
a non-rhyming, 17-syllable poem generally divided into three lines and dealing with nature
Question 2. In "The Pasture," Robert Frost depicts nature as extremely __________ .
fragile
violent
unrealistic
funny
Question 3. In Christina Rossetti's "A Wintry Sonnet," speakers include the moon and the ocean. Of which literary technique are such speakers an example?
personification
hyperbole
symbolism
imagery
Question 4. In "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud," the speaker describes __________.
feeling melancholy when he sees the colors of the autumn leaves
feeling great gladness when he sees a field of daffodils
sowing many daffodils and watching them grow and bloom
floating over the English countryside with the clouds
Question 5. The theme of "To Everything There Is a Season" is that __________.
a proper time and place exist for every event
people should appreciate the unique beauty of each time of the year
no one knows where the wind will blow
people must accept the fact that life is painful
Question 6. Which season does Emily Dickinson's poem "The Morns Are Meeker Than They Were" describe?
spring
summer
autumn
winter
Question 7. Which of the following lines is an example of alliteration?
"A wild, white welter of winnowing wings"
"I wandered lonely as a cloud"
"Dreaming of honeycombs to share"
"But each wild breast stiffened"
Question 8. In a short story, what happens during the exposition?
The action reaches its highest point or the turning point occurs.
The action that sets the plot in motion begins.
The story's main conflict is resolved and the conclusion occurs.
The characters are introduced and the scene is set for readers.
Question 9. What is the term for the high point of action or turning point in story?
plot
climax
resolution
rising action
Question 10. Dialogue that imitates the way real people talk is called __________.
allusion
characterization
plot
dialect
Question 11. To help readers more easily relate to the narrator, writers can use __________.
first-person point of view
second-person point of view
third-person limited point of view
third-person omniscient point of view
Question 12. When spring arrives in Christina Rossetti's "A Wintry Sonnet," the poem's mood changes to one of __________.
frantic anxiety
contented peace
joyful activity
solemn restfulness
Question 13. In "Thank You, M'am," the blue suede shoes are symbols of __________.
what Mrs. Jones teaches Roger
what Roger wants but cannot have
memories of Mrs. Jones's youth
Roger's innocence
Question 14. Which is not a lesson that Mrs. Jones tries to teach Roger during the encounter?
Do not disrespect others.
Do not talk to strangers.
Do take responsibility for your choices.
Do take pride in yourself.
Question 15. The narrator's family in "The Circuit" shows the importance of __________.
being wealthy
education
unity and teamwork
traveling
Question 16. In "The Bracelet," the narrator describes her home as feeling like "a gift box after the nice thing inside was gone; just a lot of nothingness." This description helps to convey the story's __________.
symbolism
climax
rising action
mood
Question 17. The climax of "The Circuit" occurs when __________.
the narrator's teacher agrees to give him trumpet lessons
the narrator and his brother join their father at work in the field
the narrator sits alone and worries on the bus
the family works quickly to pack the car with all their household goods
Question 18. Which of the following best explains the difference between fact and historical fiction in a story?
Historical fiction always includes details about the weather, whereas facts are usually about discoveries.
Historical fiction includes details that add dramatic interest, whereas facts are provable.
Historical fiction is always based on historical events, whereas facts do not relate to history.
Historical fiction is always written about famous people, whereas facts are not about people.
Question 19. What was most likely the author's purpose for including the conversation between the two boys and Michael Faraday at the end of "Michael Faraday's World"?
to foreshadow that one boy would become a scientist
to add another fact to the work
to support the idea that Faraday valued a questioning mind
to demonstrate the progress Faraday had made in the scientific community
Question 20. The author of "Enrico Fermi: The ‘Italian Navigator'" writes that Fermi was like a ship captain. What does the author mean by this comparison?
Fermi felt himself "lost at sea" in his project.
Fermi traveled across hazardous territory, taking readings of his progress.
Fermi led a crew of uncooperative assistants.
Fermi conducted his experiments on board a ship.
Question 21. Enrico Fermi and Marie Curie had in common that they both __________.
feared failure and criticism
lived in France while conducting their research
married scientists who became their colleagues
devoted their lives to their work
Question 22. In the story about Daniel Hale Williams, the author writes that Williams "reassured the patient with his calm, dignified manner." From this information, readers can conclude that __________.
Williams cared little for his patients
Williams's patient was worried and distressed
Williams knew the patient would not die
Williams was too proud to ask for help
Question 23. Daniel Hale Williams established Provident Hospital because __________.
he had lost his job at another hospital
he was eager to establish his reputation there
he wanted to work in a place that offered medical care to all people
he refused to work with African American patients
Question 24. In "The Bracelet," what does Ruri's mother teach her?
Memories are far more lasting and important than simple trinkets or material possessions.
One can never trust the government because it is inherently unfair.
The only way to maintain one's identity is to hold onto the things that remind us of home.
A neglected garden is a shameful thing.
Question 25. Which event occurs during the falling action of "The Circuit"?
The narrator meets his new teacher and has the chance to take music lessons.
The narrator works in the fields with his family.
The narrator anxiously boards the bus for school.
The narrator rushes home with good news but learns that he must move again.