- The following question refers to “The Most Dangerous Game” in Unit 1:
When we read that Rainsford has spotted a huge building with pointed towers, set on a high bluff with steep cliffs dropping down from three sides, we might predict that
A
whoever lives in that building is probably powerful.
B
Rainsford will find a friendly family living there.
C
the building is abandoned and Rainsford can use it freely.
D
the building and its location will have little importance in the story.
The following question refers to “Disguises” in Unit 1:
The flashback about Mrs. Chen’s experience with the factory supervisor helps explain why she
A
carries a shopping bag full of sewing.
B
struggles to understand English.
C
believes in gods and goddesses.
D
falls asleep on the subway.
The following question refers to “Character” in Unit 1:
Inferences about a character are based on
A
the story’s setting.
B
a character’s appearance, actions, and thoughts.
C
the interaction among the characters.
D
how the reader relates to the characters.
The following question refers to “Character” in Unit 1:
A character who seems to live and breathe, who grows and changes during a story is called a
A
flat character.
B
dynamic character.
C
static character.
D
round character.
The following question refers to “Thank You, M’am” by Langston Hughes in Unit 1:
Which words best describe Mrs. Jones?
A
Meek and sly
B
Wise and kind
C
Foolish and trusting
D
Tough and ruthless
The following question refers to “An Interview with Dave Eggers” and “Teaching Chess, and Life” in Unit 1:
To synthesize these two texts, you would
A
describe what you liked best about them.
B
analyze what the two texts have in common.
C
summarize each of them in your own words.
D
suggest ways the pieces might be improved.
The following question refers to “Disguises” in Unit 1:
A central conflict in this story involves workers and management in the sewing factory.
A
True
B
False
The following question refers to “The Great Escape” in Unit 1:
Big X halted digging for more than a month after German guards discovered a trap door.
A
True
B
False
The following question refers to coordinating conjunctions in Unit 1:
The following sentence includes a coordinating conjunction:
I cannot be near my brother for too long because he always picks on me.
A
True
B
False
The following question refers to coordinating conjunctions in Unit 1:
The following sentence includes a coordinating conjunction:
I consider myself to be sweet and lovable.
A
True
B
False
The flashback about Mrs. Chen’s experience with the factory supervisor helps explain why she
Inferences about a character are based on
A character who seems to live and breathe, who grows and changes during a story is called a
Which words best describe Mrs. Jones?
To synthesize these two texts, you would
A central conflict in this story involves workers and management in the sewing factory.
Big X halted digging for more than a month after German guards discovered a trap door.
The following sentence includes a coordinating conjunction:
I cannot be near my brother for too long because he always picks on me.
The following sentence includes a coordinating conjunction:
I consider myself to be sweet and lovable.
