Question
5
Returning Home
by Anthony Trollope
And then their preparations for the journey went onwith much flurrying and hot haste. To us at home,who live and feel our life every day, the manufactureof endless baby-linen and the packing of mountainsof clothes does not give an idea of much pleasurableexcitement; but at San José, where there wasscarcely motion enough in existence to prevent itswaters from becoming foul with stagnation, thispacking of baby-linen was delightful, and for a monthor so the days went by with happy wings.
But by degrees reports began to reach bothArkwright and his wife as to this new route, whichmade them uneasy. The wet season had beenprolonged, and even though they might not bedeluged by rain themselves, the path would be insuch a state of mud as to render the labourincessant. One or two people declared that the roadwas unfit at anytime for a woman,—and then theriver would be much swollen. These tidings did notreach Arkwright and his wife together, or at any ratenot till late amidst their preparations, or a changemight still have been made. As it was, after all herentreaties, Mrs. Arkwright did not like to ask himagain to alter his plans; and he, having altered themonce, was averse to change them again. So thingswent on till the mules and the boats had been hired,and things had gone so far that no change couldthen be made without much cost and trouble.
During the last ten days of their sojourn at San José,Mrs. Arkwright had lost all that appearance of joywhich had cheered up her sweet face during the lastfew months. Terror at that terrible journey obliteratedin her mind all the happiness which had arisen fromthe hope of being soon at home. She wasthoroughly cowed by the danger to be encountered,and would gladly have gone down to Punt’ Arenas,had it been now possible that she could so arrangeit. It rained, and rained, and still rained, when therewas now only a week from the time they started. Oh!if they could only wait for another month! But thisshe said to no one. After what had passed between
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
What does this passage reveal about Englishpeople living in colonial outposts in the 1800s?
(1 point)
The outposts were not suitable places for
a proper English woman.
For English men, the outposts
represented ways to make good money
and unhappy marriages.
Travel to and from the outposts was
difficult and dangerous, yet life at the
outposts was boring.
Very few people lived at the outposts
because traveling to them was so difficult.
her and her husband, she had not the heart to saysuch words to him. Arkwright himself was a man notgiven to much talking, a silent thoughtful man, sternwithal in his outward bearing, but tender-hearted andloving in his nature. The sweet young wife who hadleft all, and come with him out to that dull distantplace, was very dear to him,—dearer than sheherself was aware, and in these day she wasthinking much of her coming troubles. Why had hegiven way to her foolish prayers? Ah, why indeed?And thus the last few days of their sojourn in SanJosé passed away from them. Once or twice duringthese days she did speak out, expressing her fears.Her feelings were too much for her, and she couldnot restrain herself. “Poor mamma,” she said, “I shallnever see her!” And then again, “Harry, I know I shallnever reach home alive.”
"Returning Home" by Anthony Trollope
Question
6
How Arthur GatExcalibur
by Sir Thomas Malory
Then Sir Arthur looked on the sword, and liked itpassing well. Whether liketh you better, said Merlin,the sword or the scabbard? Me liketh better thesword, said Arthur. Ye are more unwise, said Merlin,for the scabbard is worth ten of the swords, forwhiles ye have the scabbard upon you, ye shallnever lose no blood, be ye never so sore wounded;therefore keep well the scabbard always with you.So they rode unto Carlion, and by the way they metwith Sir Pellinore; but Merlin had done such a craft,that Pellinore saw not Arthur, and he passed bywithout any words. I marvel, said Arthur, that theknight would not speak. Sir, said Merlin, he saw younot, for an he had seen you, ye had not lightlydeparted. So they came unto Carlion, whereof hisknights were passing glad. And when they heard ofhis adventures, they marvelled that he wouldjeopard his person so, alone. But all men of worshipsaid it was merry to be under such a chieftain, thatwould put his person in adventure as other poorknights did.
"“How Arthur by the mean of Merlin gat Excalibur hissword of the Lady
of the Lake” from
Le Morte D’ Arthur
by Sir ThomasMalory"
A)
Use the passages to answer the question.
Which statement accurately contrasts howthese passages reflect the development ofBritish literature?
(1 point)
The first passage focuses on the
importance of war, whereas the second
passage focuses on the importance of
marriage.
The first passage focuses on the ideals of
a knight, whereas the second passage
explores ideal relationships.
The first passage explores the influence
of magic, whereas the second passage
focuses on nostalgia.
The first passage explores the
importance of battle, whereas the second
passage focuses on memory.
Kew Gardens
by Virginia Woolf
"Fifteen years ago I came here with Lily," he thought.
"We sat somewhere over there by a lake and Ibegged her to marry me all through the hotafternoon. How the dragonfly kept circling round us:how clearly I see the dragonfly and her shoe with thesquare silver buckle at the toe. All the time I spoke Isaw her shoe and when it moved impatiently I knewwithout looking up what she was going to say: thewhole of her seemed to be in her shoe. And my love,my desire, were in the dragonfly; for some reason Ithought that if it settled there, on that leaf, the broadone with the red flower in the middle of it, if thedragonfly settled on the leaf she would say "Yes" atonce. But the dragonfly went round and round: itnever settled anywhere—of course not, happily not,or I shouldn't be walking here with Eleanor and thechildren—Tell me, Eleanor. D'you ever think of thepast?"
"Why do you ask, Simon?"
"Because I've been thinking of the past. I've beenthinking of Lily, the woman I might have married....Well, why are you silent? Do you mind my thinkingof the past?"
"Kew Gardens" by Virginia Woolf
Question
7
Death of a Salesman
by Arthur Miller
BIFF: Where’d you go this time, Dad? Gee we werelonesome for you.
WILLY
(pleased, puts an arm around each boy andthey come down to the apron)
: Lonesome, heh?
BIFF: Missed you every minute.
WILLY: Don’t say? Tell you a secret, boys. Don’tbreathe it to a soul. Someday I’ll have my ownbusiness, and I’ll never have to leave home anymore.
HAPPY: Like Uncle Charley, heh?
WILLY: Bigger than Uncle Charley! Because Charleyis not — liked. He’s liked, but he’s not — well liked.
Excerpt(s) from DEATH OF A SALESMAN by ArthurMiller, copyright © 1949, renewed copyright © 1977by Arthur Miller. Used by permission of VikingBooks, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, adivision of Penguin Random House LLC. All rightsreserved.
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
What does the playwright suggest about thedifferences between Uncle Charley and Willy?
(1 point)
Willy is more likable than Uncle Charley
and will therefore be better at business.
Willy does not have the resolve to start
his own business, while Uncle Charley
does.
Willy has never been as successful as
Uncle Charley because he is jealous and
spiteful.
Willy is not as happy as Uncle Charley
because his job keeps him away from his
family.
Question
8
A)
Use the poster to answer the question.
What is the mood of this poster?
(1 point)
irritated
tranquil
somber
animated
Question
9
Twelve Angry Men
By Reginald Rose
FOREMAN: Anybody doesn't want to vote? [
Helooks around.
]
The others are silent.
All right. This has to be a twelve-to-nothing vote either way. That's the law.
OK, are we ready? All those voting"guilty" raise your hands.
Seven or eight hands go up immediately. Severalothers go up more slowly.
Everyone looks around the table asthe
FOREMAN
rises and begins to count hands.
The
9TH JUROR's
hand goes up now, and all handsare raised except the
8TH JUROR's....
Nine—ten—eleven. That's eleven for"guilty." OK. "Not guilty"?
The
8TH JUROR
slowly raises his hand.
One. Right. OK, eleven to one—"guilty."Now we know where we are. [
He resumes his seat.
]
10TH JUROR: Boy-oh-boy! There's always one.
7TH JUROR [after a pause]: So, what do we donow?
8TH JUROR: Well, I guess we talk.
10TH JUROR: Boy-oh-boy!
3RD JUROR [
leaning over toward the
8TH JUROR]:Well, look, do you really think he's innocent?
8TH JUROR: I don't know.
3RD JUROR: I mean, let's be reasonable. You sat incourt and heard the same things we did.
The man's a dangerous killer. Youcould see it.
8TH JUROR: The man! He's sixteen years old.
3RD JUROR: Well, that's old enough. He knifed hisown father. Four inches into the chest.
6TH JUROR [
to the 8TH JUROR
]: It's prettyobvious. I mean, I was convinced from the first day.
3RD JUROR: Well, who wasn't? [
To the
8THJUROR] I really think this is one of those open andshut things.
They proved it a dozen different ways.Would you like me to list them for you?
8TH JUROR: No.
10TH JUROR: Then what do you want?
8TH JUROR: Nothing. I just want to talk.
7TH JUROR: Well, what's there to talk about?Eleven men here agree. Nobody had to think twice
about it, except you.
10TH JUROR: I want to ask you something. Do youbelieve his story?
8TH JUROR: I don't know whether I believe it or not.Maybe I don't.
From
Twelve Angry Men
by Reginald Rose
A)
Use the passage and the poster to answer thequestion.
How is the scene beginning with theForeman’s line “Anybody doesn't want tovote?” and ending with No. 8’s line “I don'tknow whether I believe it or not. Maybe Idon't.” reflected in the poster?
(1 point)
A close-up of the man on trial for murder
is shown at the bottom of the poster.
Juror No. 3 is shown holding a knife like
he is going to stab someone.
The knife splits the jurors six to six at the
top of the poster.
Juror No. 8 is the only man standing at
the top of the poster.
Question
10
Question
11
A)
Which
best
describes the hero archetype in a work of literature? Select two correct answers.
(1 point)
participating in a quest or long journey
being wise, caring, and incorruptible
having a position of power and authority
being clever, brave, or resilient
frequently resorting to violence as a solution
A)
What is the definition of the word
archetype
?
(1 point)
an idea, symbol, behavioral pattern, or type of character that conveys a universal meaning
an unexplained reference to something or someone outside the text, including another literary work
a central, unifying idea an author is trying to convey in a piece of literature
something that stands for something else
1 answer
Question 5 Response:
The passage reveals that travel to and from colonial outposts was difficult and dangerous, yet life at the outposts could be boring. Mrs. Arkwright expresses fear about the treacherous journey ahead, indicating that the outpost is not ideal for individuals accustomed to the comforts and familiarity of home. The contrast between the excitement of preparing to return and the dread of the journey highlights the challenges faced by English people in colonial environments.
Question 6 Response:
The correct contrasting statement regarding the development of British literature is: The first passage explores the influence of magic, whereas the second passage focuses on nostalgia. "Returning Home" deals with the fear and realities of colonial life, while "How Arthur Gat Excalibur" connects to themes of legend and magical elements.
Question 7 Response:
The playwright suggests that Willy is more likable than Uncle Charley and will therefore be better at business. Willy expresses confidence in his potential to succeed where Uncle Charley is not as well-liked, which he believes is essential for business success.
Question 8 Response:
The mood of the poster is likely tranquil. Without seeing the actual poster, it's reasonable to interpret that if it features calm and peaceful imagery or themes, it could convey a tranquil mood.
Question 9 Response:
The scene beginning with the Foreman's line “Anybody doesn't want to vote?” and ending with No. 8’s line “I don't know whether I believe it or not. Maybe I don't.” is reflected in the poster as follows: The knife splits the jurors six to six at the top of the poster. This imagery represents the divided opinions among the jurors concerning the defendant's guilt, mirroring the tension in the dialogue.
Question 10 Response:
The two correct answers that best describe the hero archetype in a work of literature are:
- participating in a quest or long journey
- being clever, brave, or resilient.
These traits embody the traditional characteristics attributed to heroes in literature.
Question 11 Response:
The definition of the word archetype is: an idea, symbol, behavioral pattern, or type of character that conveys a universal meaning. This concept is essential in understanding how certain themes and character types resonate across different cultures and works of literature.
