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English II Practice EOI Selections—
Drama: A City Scene/Short Story: A Country View
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Study this chart of word roots. Then read the sentence below.
Root Word
vert
verus
vict
vivo
Meaning
turn
actual
conquer
living
“Gotta watch yourself around rush hour, kid. It’s a veritable stampede.”
Which word is the root of the word veritable in this quotation from the passage?
A vert
B verus
C vict
D vivo
2.
The mindless drones of the working class focused on their goal.
In this sentence from the passage, the word drones helps create an image of
A anxiety
B cooperation
C determination
D monotony
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All of these sentences contribute to the lively and humorous tone except
A “Not from around here, are you?”
B “Provided, of course, I don’t get run over before reaching my final destination.”
C “The herds are another danger altogether.”
D “Do I look like a roadmap?”
4.
How is the setting of the passage important to the development of the plot?
A Being in a strange city causes the main character to seek help.
B Being in a thriving city causes the main character to feel inspired.
C Being in a dangerous city causes the main character to take risks.
D Being in a big city causes the main character to seek independence.
5.
Which resource besides a street map would be least helpful to John?
A a schedule of New York City’s subway system
B a review of plays currently showing in New York City
C a directory of colleges and universities in New York City
D a guidebook of New York City’s Columbia University campus
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6.
Buttercup whinnied in annoyance as half the carrot fell to the ground.
The author includes this sentence in the passage to show that Buttercup
A is spoiled
B is stubborn
C has feelings
D has training
7.
Which of Nancy’s responses shows that she values Joe’s knowledge?
A “Which one, Joe? When I was surrounded by a herd of stampeding cattle?”
B “How could she think I’d want to tear through mountain terrain at 100 miles per hour?”
C “She’s a horse, Joe. She can’t think.”
D “So squeezing is like pressing on the gas, and letting up slows you down.”
8.
Based on his treatment of both Nancy and the horses, choose the word that describes Joe.
A apologetic
B considerate
C inquisitive
D reckless
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9.
Which phrase best describes the conflict faced by the main characters in both “A City Scene” and
“A Country View”?
A facing personal fears to achieve a goal
B overcoming difficulties to reach a destination
C learning to see beauty in harsh surroundings
D building a new life in an unforgiving environment
10.
Which word best describes Nancy’s tone when speaking with Joe in paragraphs 7 through 11?
A disappointed
B embarrassed
C sarcastic
D weary
11.
The author uses flashback in order to reveal
A What happened to Nancy the day before
B Why Nancy is visiting her aunt and uncle
C How skilled a painter Nancy has become
D Where Nancy lives most of the year
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12.
Which terms best describe the relationship between John and Ellen in “A City Scene” and the
relationship between Nancy and Joe in “A Country View”?
A boss and helper
B hero and sidekick
C observer and doer
D newcomer and guide
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State Obj.:
DOK:
ANSWER:
1.
1.1
2
A
2.
1.4
2
C
3.
2.4.d
2
C
4.
3.2.a
2
B
5.
4.1.a
3
B
6.
2.2.a
2
D
7.
2.4.d
2
C
8.
3.2.a
2
A
9.
3.2.a
3
D
10.
3.2.c
2
C
11.
3.2.e
3
C
12.
3.4.c
3
C