Unit 6 Comprehending Literary Text Reading III (Under Construction)
Read each question carefully.
"The Letter"
by Wendy Coulter
(an excerpt)
After Mrs. Puffenberger had served tea to her guests, she retired into the drawing
room. For several weeks now the letter from her daughter had been hidden
beneath the sofa cushions. Mrs. Puffenberger glanced around to make sure she
was alone. Then, she opened the envelope.
The last time Mrs. Puffenberger had seen her daughter was ten years ago.
Against her parents’ wishes, Natalie had moved to the heart of Africa to provide
health care for the poor population. Mr. and Mrs. Puffenberger were proud that
their daughter was so motivated to help people, but they worried what might
happen to her. Illnesses such as malaria and yellow fever were common in Africa.
They hated the idea of their daughter being ill and so far away. But Natalie had
immediately felt at home in Zaire.
Letters took a long time to arrive in or travel out of Africa. There was a telephone
in a village near where Natalie lived. It was unreliable at best, but Natalie and her
parents had occasionally employed it for quick conversation, the kind that
reassures all parties that all parties are doing well. Their last such conversation
had been a year ago, and the Puffenbergers had not heard from their daughter
since.
Mrs. Puffenberger received this latest letter the day after her husband left town
for an extended business trip, and had held off opening it as long as she could.
Though she was curious as a Cheshire cat as to what her daughter’s narrative
would say, she knew how quickly the experience of reading the letter would be
over, and how she would then long for more information, or to simply embrace
her sweet only child. But Mrs. Puffenberger could stand the suspense no longer.
She fanned out the light, airmail sheets in her hand and began reading the first
page.
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1)
from "The Letter"
Which excerpt from the text illustrates the theme that it can be difficult to be
separated from a family member?
A)
"Mr. and Mrs. Puffenberger were proud that their daughter was so
motivated to help people, but they worried what might happen to her."
"It was unreliable at best, but Natalie and her parents had occasionally
B) employed it for quick conversation, the kind that reassures all parties
that all parties are doing well."
C)
"...she knew how quickly the experience of reading the letter was over,
and how she would then long for more information, or to simply embrace
her sweet only child."
"After Mrs. Puffenberger had served tea to her guests, she retired into
D) the drawing room. For several weeks now the letter from her daughter
had been hidden beneath the sofa cushions."
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2)
from "The Letter"
Which best describes Mrs. Puffenberger's character?
A)
lazy
B)
anxious
C)
silly
D)
unconcerned
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3)
from "The Letter"
Read this sentence from the last paragraph.
"Though she was curious as a Cheshire cat as to what her daughter’s narrative
would say, she knew how quickly the experience of reading the letter was over..."
How does this sentence advance a theme of this text?
A)
It indicates that Mrs. Puffenberger deeply misses her daughter.
B)
It indicates that Mrs. Puffenberger's daughter writes only short letters.
C)
It indicates that Mrs. Pufferberger is a very fast reader.
D)
It indicates that Mrs. Puffenberger's daughter greatly misses her.
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4)
from "The Letter"
In what book would you most likely find this story?
A)
The History of Zaire
B)
Short Stories of African Americans
C)
Stories About Mothers and Daughters
D)
The Afternoon Tea
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5)
from "The Letter"
Based on your knowledge, which of these situations is most like Mrs.
Puffenberger's?
A)
getting an A on a test
B)
waiting in a line to get your driver's license
C)
forgetting to do your homework
D)
asking permission to go to the movies with a friend
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6)
Read the paragraph.
When Abigail woke, it took her a minute to remember where she was. Then, as
had happened each morning for the last six months, her heart grew heavy. Father
had gone to fight in the War Between the States, and she and Mother were doing
their best to tend the farm. Abigail stood and looked through the room's one small
window. When would President Lincoln bring an end to this horrible conflict?
Which of the following best describes the setting of the story?
A)
outside in the morning, deep in the south
B)
inside in the afternoon, during the Civil War
C)
inside in the morning, during the Civil War
D)
outside in the afternoon, deep in the south
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"Weekend Plans"
by Max Copeland
(an excerpt)
Harry and Sally had reached what seemed to be an impossible impasse. She was
sure that they'd agreed last week to spend this evening at the movies with some
friends. But Harry was equally sure that they'd agreed to spend this evening with
his parents at a restaurant. They sat and stared at each other.
"So what are we supposed to do?" asked Sally.
“I think seeing my parents is more important than going to the movies with our
friends,” replied Harry.
“But this will be the third weekend in a row we’ve made plans with friends and
canceled at the last minute,” bemoaned Sally.
“I really don’t remember that we were meeting people at the movies. Are you
sure we talked about this?” asked Harry.
“I thought we did. But I don’t remember that we were having dinner with your
parents. We’re too young to have memory loss!” answered Sally.
“Well, I do think we need to meet my parents. How about if we invite our friends
over here for tomorrow evening?” suggested Harry.
“That sounds like a plan!” exclaimed Sally. “But I think it’s time we began writing
plans down on the calendar.”
“Agreed,” said Harry. “I’ll start making some calls to our friends right now.”
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7)
from "Weekend Plans"
Which best describes the conflict in this text?
A)
person against nature
B)
person against person
C)
person against society
D)
person against self
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"The Lark and Her Young Ones"
(a folktale by Aesop)
A Lark had made her nest in the early spring on the young green wheat. The
brood had almost grown to their full strength and attained the use of their wings
and the full plumage of their feathers, when the owner of the field, looking over
his ripe crop, said, "The time has come when I must ask all my neighbors to help
me with my harvest."
One of the young Larks heard his speech and related it to his mother, inquiring of
her to what place they should move for safety.
"There is no occasion to move yet, my son," she replied "When someone says he
must get his friends to do something, he is not really serious."
The owner of the field came again a few days later and saw the wheat shedding
the grain from excess of ripeness. He said, "I will come myself tomorrow with my
laborers, and with as many reapers as I can hire, and will get in the harvest."
The Lark on hearing these words said to her brood, "It is time now to be off, my
little ones, for the man is in earnest this time; he no longer trusts his friends, but
will reap the field himself."
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8)
from "The Lark and Her Young Ones"
How do the Lark's first words advance the plot of this story?
A)
These words reveal that the Lark is wise to the ways of humans and will
move her nest when it is necessary.
B)
These words reveal that the Lark is serious about having to move her
nest and babies right away.
C)
These words reveal that the Lark has seen the farmer's neighbors busy
in their own fields, so she doesn't need to move her nest.
These words reveal that the Lark will wait until the farmer's neighbors
come to help him, and then she will move her babies and nest.
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"The Hare With Many Friends"
(a folktale by Aesop)
A hare was very popular with the other beasts that all claimed to be her friends.
But one day she heard the hounds approaching and hoped to escape them by the
aid of her many friends.
So, she went to the horse, and asked him to carry her away from the hounds on
his back. But he declined, stating that he had important work to do for his
master. "I feel sure," he said, "that all your other friends will come to your
assistance."
She then applied to the bull, and hoped that he would repel the hounds with his
horns. The bull replied, "I am very sorry, but I have an appointment with a lady. I
feel sure that our friend the goat will do what you want."
The goat, however, feared that his back might do her some harm if he took her
upon it. The ram, he felt sure, was the proper friend to apply to.
So she went to the ram and told him the case. The ram replied, "Another time,
my dear friend. I do not like to interfere on the present occasion, as hounds have
been known to eat sheep as well as hares."
The hare then applied, as a last hope, to the calf, who regretted that he was
unable to help her, as he did not like to take the responsibility upon himself, as so
many older persons than himself had declined the task. By this time the hounds
were quite near, and the hare began running and luckily escaped.
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9)
from "The Hare With Many Friends"
How does the dialogue between the hare and the horse advance the plot of this
story?
A)
It results in the hare becoming angry and giving up.
B)
It results in the hare having to go elsewhere to look for help.
C)
It makes it easier for the hounds to take hold of the hare.
D)
It causes the hare to set about doing more important work.
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10) You see a magazine at the library with these key words on its cover: bash,
entertainment, embellish. What is this magazine most likely about?
A)
a musical group
B)
having a party
C)
diamond bracelets
D)
a store opening
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11) Look at the topic sentence from a local newspaper.
Our new design makes interaction quicker and easier.
What is this article most likely about?
A)
making new friends
B)
a video game Web site
C)
a government fundraiser
D)
energy-savings tips and ideas
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12) Look at the topic sentence from a local newspaper.
Having a new, furry friend around can bring positive changes in your life.
What is this article most likely about?
A)
starting a new hobby or activity
B)
how to make new friends
C)
adopting an animal from a local shelter
D)
finding ways to be a better person
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13) In the library, you find a book entitled Idiomatic Phrases for Everyone. For which
class would this book most likely be helpful?
A)
history
B)
science
C)
English
D)
math
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14) Alicia wants to find out more about the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables.
Which article would be the most helpful to her?
A)
"An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away"
B)
"Where Great Fruit is Grown"
C)
"Vitamins and Minerals: Sweet Fruit"
D)
"A Pound of Apples for a Dollar"
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15) You see a magazine at the library with these key words on its cover: animation,
interaction, and interface. What is this magazine most likely about?
A)
camera equipment
B)
video games
C)
television shows
D)
costume parties
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16) Steve wants to find out more about what types of animals he can expect to see at
his local zoo. Which Web site would be the most helpful to him?
A)
What Tigers, Bears, and Elephants Eat
B)
Common Animals Found in Most Zoos
C)
Lowry Park: Hours of Operation
D)
Lowry Park: Amazing Animals
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17) Your teacher has made a list of the important terms for the next chapter you will
be reading. The terms include Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and
Articles of Confederacy. What is the most likely subject of the chapter?
A)
recent court cases in the United States
B)
founding of the United States
C)
election processes in the United States
D)
rules governing the colonies
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"The Affair at Coulter's"
by Ambrose Bierce
(an excerpt, slightly adapted)
"Do you think, Colonel, that your brave Coulter would like to place one of his guns
in here?" the general asked.
He was apparently not altogether serious; it certainly did not seem a place where
any artillerist, however brave, would like to put a gun. The colonel thought that
possibly his division commander meant good-humoredly to intimate that Captain
Coulter's courage had been too highly praised in a recent conversation between
them.
"General," he replied warmly, "Coulter would like to put a gun anywhere within
range of those people," with a motion of his hand in the direction of the enemy.
"It is the only place," said the general. He was serious, then.
The place was a depression, a "notch," in the sharp crest of a hill. It was a pass,
and through it ran a turnpike, which, reaching this highest point in its course by a
twisting ascent through a thin forest, made a similar, though less steep, descent
toward the enemy. For a mile to the left and a mile to the right the ridge, though
occupied by Federal infantry lying close behind the sharp crest, and appearing as
if held in place by atmospheric pressure, was inaccessible to artillery. There was
no place but the bottom of the notch, and that was barely wide enough for the
roadbed. From the Confederate side this point was commanded by two batteries
posted on a slightly lower elevation beyond a creek, and a half-mile away. All the
guns but one were masked by the trees of an orchard; that one—it seemed a bit
of impudence—was directly in front of a rather grandiose building, the planter's
dwelling. The gun was safe enough in its exposure—but only because the Federal
infantry had been forbidden to fire. Coulter's Notch—it came to be called so—was
not, that pleasant summer afternoon, a place where one would "like to put a
gun."
Bierce, Ambrose. In the Midst of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians. London: Nash and Greyson,
1923.
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18) from "The Affair at Coulter's"
Which of the following best describes the setting of this excerpt?
A)
a city in the United States during the Civil War
B)
a rural desert area in the United States during the Civil War
C)
a rural forested area in the United States during the Civil War
D)
a rural area in Canada during the Civil War
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19) from "The Affair at Coulter's"
Which best describes the last paragraph of this excerpt?
A)
exposition
B)
climax
C)
resolution
D)
falling action
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20) Read the sentence.
My mother’s parents live in Alabama, but my paternal grandparents live in Utah.
Based on the context of the sentence, what is the meaning of "paternal"?
A)
related through one’s mother
B)
other
C)
favorite
D)
related through one’s father
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"Dictionary: compulsory-reproach"
com • pul • so • ry [kuhm-puls-suh-ree] adj. required [French from Latin] SY
N. forced, mandatory ANT. elective, voluntary
con • ven • tion • al [kuhn-ven-shuh-nl] adj. conforming to established
practice or accepted standards [French from Latin] SYN. commonplace,
traditional ANT. uncommon, uncustomary
mis • guid • ed [mis-gayh-did] adj. based or acting on error [French from Old
French] SYN. mistaken, invalid ANT. accurate, correct
mo • men • tar • y [moh-muhn-ter-ree] adj. lasting for only a short time
[Middle English from Latin] SYN. fleeting, short-lived ANT. lengthy, timeconsuming
re • proach [ri-prohch] v. to express disapproval of [Middle English from Old
French from Latin] SYN. scold, castigate ANT. approve, compliment
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21) from "Dictionary: compulsory-reproach"
Read the sentence.
He dressed in a conventional manner: he wore three pairs of shorts, eight tee
shirts, and five hats.
Which antonym would best replace the word "conventional" in this sentence?
A)
uncommon
B)
elective
C)
accurate
D)
compliment
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22) from "Dictionary: compulsory-reproach"
Read the sentence.
He reproached her for finishing first in the cross-country race.
Which antonym would best replace "reproached" in this sentence?
A)
complimented
B)
mistaken
C)
compulsory
D)
castigated
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23) from "Dictionary: compulsory-reproach"
Read the sentence.
He dressed in a conventional manner: he wore three pairs of shorts, eight tee
shirts, and five hats.
Which antonym would best replace the word "conventional" in this sentence?
A)
uncommon
B)
elective
C)
accurate
D)
compliment
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24) from "Dictionary: compulsory-reproach"
Read the sentence.
He reproached her for finishing first in the cross-country race.
Which antonym would best replace "reproached" in this sentence?
A)
complimented
B)
mistaken
C)
compulsory
D)
castigated
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25) Read the sentence.
An uproar among the citizens about unlicensed pets caused the city counsel to
pass a new dog and cat ordinance.
Based on the context of the sentence, what is the meaning of "ordinance"?
A)
penalty
B)
ceremony
C)
weaponry
D)
regulation
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26) What is the denotative meaning of the word "pathetic"?
A)
intending to arouse sympathy, pity, or sorrow
B)
a person who has experienced a bad situation
C)
a sarcastic remark made to one who has had bad luck
D)
intending to arouse laughter and jokes from an audience
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27) What is the denotative meaning of the word "reject"?
A)
to act in an unfavorable way toward others
B)
breaking up with a girlfriend or boyfriend
C)
a person that nobody likes
D)
to refuse to have, take, or recognize
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28) Each of the following sentences refers to a disagreement. Which one connotes the
strongest disagreement?
A)
Larry differed with Charlie.
B)
Larry denounced Charlie.
C)
Larry argued with Charlie.
D)
Larry disputed Charlie.
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29) Each of the following sentences refers to someone who is walking. Which one
connotes that the person was full of energy?
A)
Sheila meandered into the party.
B)
Sheila strolled into the party.
C)
Sheila bounced into the party.
D)
Sheila limped into the party.
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30) Read the paragraph.
Dennis didn't want to go to the game with his friends. He would much rather stay
home talking with his grandparents, who were visiting from Alaska. He was afraid
his friends would make fun of him for wanting to be with his family, though. When
he explained his dilemma to his older sister, she said, "To thine own self be true."
What does Dennis' sister mean by "to thine own self be true"?
A)
Dennis should do what will make him popular.
B)
Dennis should do what he really wants to do.
C)
Dennis should invite his grandparents to the game.
D)
Dennis should invite his friends over to meet his grandparents.
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31) Read the paragraph.
"I didn't spill the milk!" Jesse yelled as soon as her mom came in the door after
work. Sure enough, half a gallon of milk flowed over the kitchen floor. "It wasn't
me!" said Jesse again, as her mom tilted her head in question. "The lady doth
protest too much, methinks," said her mother. "You're the only one home!"
What does the author mean by "The lady doth protest too much, methinks"?
A)
Her mom suspects that Jesse had a friend over who spilled the milk.
B)
Her mom thinks Jesse is too much of a lady to have spilled the milk.
C)
Many times, the person who denies doing something is the person who
did it.
D)
Many times, denying that you did something will help you get away with
it.
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32) Read the sentence.
My mother’s parents live in Alabama, but my paternal grandparents live in Utah.
Based on the context of the sentence, what is the meaning of "paternal"?
A)
related through one’s mother
B)
other
C)
favorite
D)
related through one’s father
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33) Read the sentence.
My editor told me no one will like the book I am currently working on, but I told
him my fans will take it or leave it as they list.
What does "list" mean as it is used in the sentence?
A)
question
B)
read
C)
choose
D)
think
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34) Read the sentence.
My editor told me no one will like the book I am currently working on, but I told
him my fans will take it or leave it as they list.
What does "list" mean as it is used in the sentence?
A)
question
B)
read
C)
choose
D)
think
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"Dictionary: abominable-extravagant"
a • bom • i • na • ble [uh-bom-uh-nuh-buhl] adj. 1. detestable and
loathsome 2. thoroughly unpleasant or disagreeable [Middle English, from Old
French, from Latin] SYN. contemptible, deplorable ANT. delightful, laudable
dis • en • gage [dis-en-geyj] v. 1. to release from something that holds fast,
connects, or entangles 2. to release (oneself) from an engagement, pledge, or
obligation [French] SYN. detach, withdraw ANT. attach, engage
ebb [eb] intr. v. to fall away or back; decline or recede [Middle English, from
Old English] SYN. decrease, dwindle ANT. flow, increase
ef • fect [i-fekt] n. 1. a result 2. a scientific law 3. advantage 4. the general
meaning v. 1. to bring into existence. 2. to produce as a result [Middle English
from Old French from Latin]. SYN. aftermath. ANT. cause
ex • trav • a • gant [ik-strav-ug-guhnt] adj. 1. exceeding reasonable
bounds: an extravagant price 2. extremely abundant; plentiful: extravagant
vegetation [Middle English from Old French from Medieval Latin] SYN. absurd,
exaggerated ANT. frugal, moderate
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35) from "Dictionary: abominable-extravagant"
Read the sentence.
The banker was extravagant with his money.
Which antonym would best replace the word "extravagant" in this sentence?
A)
exaggerated
B)
absurd
C)
frugal
D)
profuse
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36) from "Dictionary: abominable-extravagant"
Read the sentence.
The banker was extravagant with his money.
Which antonym would best replace the word "extravagant" in this sentence?
A)
exaggerated
B)
absurd
C)
frugal
D)
profuse
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37) Read the sentence.
An uproar among the citizens about unlicensed pets caused the city counsel to
pass a new dog and cat ordinance.
Based on the context of the sentence, what is the meaning of "ordinance"?
A)
penalty
B)
ceremony
C)
weaponry
D)
regulation
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38) What is the denotative meaning of the word "pathetic"?
A)
intending to arouse sympathy, pity, or sorrow
B)
a person who has experienced a bad situation
C)
a sarcastic remark made to one who has had bad luck
D)
intending to arouse laughter and jokes from an audience
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39) What is the denotative meaning of the word "reject"?
A)
to act in an unfavorable way toward others
B)
breaking up with a girlfriend or boyfriend
C)
a person that nobody likes
D)
to refuse to have, take, or recognize
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40) Each of the following sentences refers to a disagreement. Which one connotes the
strongest disagreement?
A)
Larry differed with Charlie.
B)
Larry denounced Charlie.
C)
Larry argued with Charlie.
D)
Larry disputed Charlie.
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41) Each of the following sentences refers to someone who is walking. Which one
connotes that the person was full of energy?
A)
Sheila meandered into the party.
B)
Sheila strolled into the party.
C)
Sheila bounced into the party.
D)
Sheila limped into the party.
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42) Read the paragraph.
Throughout his last month of college, James woke up, went to work, went to class,
and then studied until bedtime. His friends called him every few days to invite him
to the football game, a dance club, or just out for coffee. James always refused,
feeling his upcoming finals like the sword of Damocles hanging over his head.
What does the author mean by "sword of Damocles hanging over his head"?
A)
James has a sword hanging over his desk.
B)
James has to take a test every few days.
C)
James feels a lot of pressure about his final exams.
D)
James wishes his friends would help him study.
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43) Read the paragraph.
Throughout his last month of college, James woke up, went to work, went to class,
and then studied until bedtime. His friends called him every few days to invite him
to the football game, a dance club, or just out for coffee. James always refused,
feeling his upcoming finals like the sword of Damocles hanging over his head.
What does the author mean by "sword of Damocles hanging over his head"?
A)
James has a sword hanging over his desk.
B)
James has to take a test every few days.
C)
James feels a lot of pressure about his final exams.
D)
James wishes his friends would help him study.
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44) Read the lines. Romeo is describing Juliet in this Shakespearian metaphor.
"It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear..."
For what reason has Shakespeare most likely compared Juliet to an earring on an
African woman?
A)
to emphasize that Juliet is from another country
B)
to emphasize that Juliet is fond of jewelry
C)
to emphasize that Juliet is beautiful to him
D)
to emphasize that Juliet is outside at night
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45) Read the paragraph.
Dennis didn't want to go to the game with his friends. He would much rather stay
home talking with his grandparents, who were visiting from Alaska. He was afraid
his friends would make fun of him for wanting to be with his family, though. When
he explained his dilemma to his older sister, she said, "To thine own self be true."
What does Dennis' sister mean by "to thine own self be true"?
A)
Dennis should do what will make him popular.
B)
Dennis should do what he really wants to do.
C)
Dennis should invite his grandparents to the game.
D)
Dennis should invite his friends over to meet his grandparents.
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46) Read the paragraph.
"I didn't spill the milk!" Jesse yelled as soon as her mom came in the door after
work. Sure enough, half a gallon of milk flowed over the kitchen floor. "It wasn't
me!" said Jesse again, as her mom tilted her head in question. "The lady doth
protest too much, methinks," said her mother. "You're the only one home!"
What does the author mean by "The lady doth protest too much, methinks"?
A)
Her mom suspects that Jesse had a friend over who spilled the milk.
B)
Her mom thinks Jesse is too much of a lady to have spilled the milk.
C)
Many times, the person who denies doing something is the person who
did it.
D)
Many times, denying that you did something will help you get away with
it.
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