1. Read the Following Sentence

1. Read the following sentence.

The cars passing by are filled with commuters. Identify the present participle in the sentence. (1 point)

By Are Passing Filled

Clapping wildly, the audience shouted for the band to come back on stage for an encore. Identify the participial phrase in the sentence. (1 point)

For an encore Clapping wildly Hooted for the band To come back on stage

Struggling to its feet, the newborn deer wobbled in the grass next to its mother. Which word does the participial phrase modify? (1 point) feet grass deer mother

The pitcher, cradling the baseball in his mitt, sized up the young batter at the plate.Which of the following statements about the sentence is true? (1 point) The sentence needs commas because the participial phrase is essential. The sentence needs commas because the participial phrase is nonessential. The commas should be removed because the participial phrase is essential. The commas should be removed because the participial phrase is nonessential. 5. Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence below.

Making coffee may not be as easy as you think. (1 point)as easy as you think Making coffee may not be as easy as

6. Decide whether the sentence below contains a misplaced and/or dangling modifier or no error.

We saw three fires flying over the forest. (1 point)misplaced dangling both misplaced and dangling no error

7. Identify the underlined portion of the following sentence.

Many people use bamboo screens that roll up and down. (1 point)noun clause adverb clause subordinate clause independent clause

8. Identify the underlined portion of the following sentence. Cross-country skiing is one of the best cardiovascular activities that you can do. (1 point)noun clause adverb clause subordinate clause independent clause

9. Which two events were major influences on modernist writers? (1 point)the Great Depression and World War I World War I and World War II the Great Depression and World War II the Civil War and World War I

10. What makes the narrator in Ernest Hemingway's short story "In Another Country" believe he is not as heroic as the other soldiers? (1 point)He did not fence before the war like the major. He does not want to go to the Cova by himself. He does not believe the machines are effective. He did not receive his medals for acts of bravery.

11. What does renaissance mean? (1 point)renewal recollection rebirth reflection 12. In Ralph Ellison’s “The Black Ball,” the narrator of the story stretches the truth, or lies, several times. What do you think is his motivation for being so untruthful? (1 point)He often tries to protect those around him as well as avoid conflict. He tries to manipulate situations so that he gets what he desires. He is motivated by greed and tries to move up in society through his lies. He is driven by anger and tries to seek revenge against society by telling lies.

13. In Langston Hughes’s short story “Why, You Reckon?” what motivates the narrator to get involved in a scheme to rob a white person? (1 point)Greed—he wants to earn more money in order to buy nicer things. Hunger—he needs the money to buy more food. Anger—he is angry at the separation of wealth between whites and blacks. Depression—he feels hopeless and no longer cares about anything.

14. An example of irony in "Mending Wall" is when the speaker of the poem (1 point)tells the boulders not to fall again until their backs are turned. helps fix the wall even though he does not think a wall is necessary. points out that his apple trees will never eat his neighbor's pine cones. complains about hunters who tear apart walls in search of their prey.

15. By titling his story "Babylon Revisited," F. Scott Fitzgerald is metaphorically comparing which two things? (1 point)an ancient, ruined city and Charlie's former life of excess a place of peace and harmony and Charlie's previous marriage a mythical land and Charlie's quest to get his carefree life back a fairytale land and Charlie's earlier time spent with his daughter

16. Read the following passage from "In Another Country" by Ernest Hemingway.

"It was cold in the fall in Milan and the dark came very early. Then the electric lights came on, and it was pleasant along the streets looking in the windows. There was much game hanging outside the shops, and the snow powdered in the fur of the foxes and the wind blew their tails."

Which part of the passage is the best example of imagery? (1 point)"It was cold in the fall in Milan . . ." ". . . the dark came very early." ". . . it was pleasant along the streets . . ." ". . . the snow powdered in the fur of the foxes . . ."

17. Read the following passage from "The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck.

"I'm off my general road, ma'am," he said. "Does this dirt road cut over across the river to the Los Angeles highway?"

Elisa stood up and shoved the thick scissors in her apron pocket. "Well, yes, it does, but it winds around and then fords the river. I don't think your team could pull through the sand."

He replied with some asperity: "It might surprise you what them beasts can pull through."

The word asperity suggests that the man felt ______Elisa. (1 point)sorry for curious about insulted by attracted to

18. Which of the following contributed to the rise of the Harlem Renaissance? (1 point)the end of World War I the Stock Market Crash of 1929 the absence of racism in New York the migration of African Americans to northern cities

For questions 19-23, match the literary term with its correct definition.

19. when a story begins in the middle of the action (1 point)allegory aphorism diction in medias res metaphor

20. an author's word choice (1 point)allegory aphorism diction in medias res metaphor

21. when objects, persons, or objects in a story are used as symbols (1 point)allegory aphorism diction in medias res metaphor

22. a direct comparison that does not use the words like, as, or than (1 point)allegory aphorism diction in medias res metaphor

23. a clever statement that communicates a truth (1 point)allegory aphorism diction in medias res metaphor

24. Read the following passage from "Babylon Revisited" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

"I'm delighted," Marion said vehemently. "Now at least you can go into a store without their assuming you're a millionaire."

What can you infer about Marion's attitude from the fact that she spoke vehemently? (1 point)She was hesitant to say how she felt. She felt guilty confessing her true feelings. She felt strongly about what she was saying. She was grateful to be able to say how she felt.

Matching

Match the author with the description. A. Ernest Hemingway B. John Steinbeck C. Robert Frost D. Langston Hughes

25. Summers spent in Pacific Grove, California, influenced the symbolism in his literature. (1 point)

26. His poetry includes simple, direct language. Many of his poems are dramatic monologues written in free verse that are about life on New England farms. (1 point)

27. The mood and tone of his literature was largely shaped by his experience as a soldier in World War I. (1 point)

28. His poetry and short stories include dialect and colloquialisms that give his primarily African American characters distinctive voices. (1 point)

For questions 29–32, match the meaning with the correct prefix.

A. ambi- B. ex- C. re- D. sym-

29. out of, from (1 point) 30. on both sides (1 point)

31. same (1 point)

32. again, back (1 point)

Read the following passage from “The Chrysanthemums” by John Steinbeck to answer questions 33–35.

33. The passage suggests that in Elisa's time and place, men and women (1 point)had equal status in society. were judged by the work they did. had to choose work based on their gender. were equally dissatisfied with their life's work.

34. In lines 15–16, the phrase "The wagon turned and crawled out the entrance road" is an example of personification. What is the impact of using this method? (1 point)It implies that the fixer does not want to leave. It shows that the fixer is very fond of his wagon. It helps the reader imagine how the wagon moved. It tells the reader that the wagon is a key character. 35. Line 3 describes a gesture in which Elisa’s “upper lip raised a little, showing her teeth.” Considering the context of the passage, this gesture might be best interpreted to show an attitude of (1 point)shock. challenge. discouragement. relief.

Short Answer

Note: Your teacher will review your response to ensure that you receive proper credit for your answer.

36. Read the following excerpt from “In Another Country” by Ernest Hemingway.

"The doctor told me that the major’s wife, who was very young and whom he had not married until he was definitely invalided out of the war, had died of pneumonia. She had been sick only a few days. No one expected her to die."

What is the mood of this excerpt? Cite examples from the excerpt to support your answer. (5 points)

Note: Your teacher will review your response to ensure that you receive proper credit for your answer.

37. Select one of the prompts below and follow the directions. Respond in a paragraph that is written in complete sentences. (10 pts)Consider what you have learned about American history from the 1920s to the 1940s. How do the stories you have read in this unit reflect what was going on in the country then? Describe what you have learned. Many of the stories in this unit have a theme of loss in common. In your opinion, which story evokes the most pathos? Give reasons to support your opinions.

The stories in this unit were all written more than 50 years ago. Write a persuasive paragraph about which story you think has best stood the test of time. Consider what is timeless about the style, theme, or characters of the story you choose. (10 points)

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