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In "A Pair of Silk Stockings," the silk stockings are a symbol of
A. Mrs. Sommers's inability to handle money.
B. Mrs. Sommers's lack of concern for her children.
C. Mrs. Sommers's selfish needs.
D. Mrs. Sommers's desire for attention.
2. An author's purpose in using rhetoric is to
A. create a certain effect for the reader.
B. present facts as they really are.
C. provide hints as to what's going to happen.
D. separate realism from idealism.
3. The wicked witch and the big bad wolf are examples of
A. dynamic characters.
B. archetypes.
C. protagonists.
D. anecdotes.
4. Faith's pink ribbons are an example of a
A. genre.
B. parable.
C. fable.
D. symbol.
5. In "Paul's Case," members of the faculty don't like Paul's carnation because they think
A. it's effeminate for a man to wear a flower.
B. it doesn't match his other clothing.
C. it suggests that he's not taking things seriously.
D. it's the mark of an early death.
6. Which one of the following short stories is an example of an allegory?
A. "Paul's Case"
B. "The Private History of a Campaign That Failed"
C. "Young Goodman Brown"
D. "A Pair of Silk Stockings"
7. An individuated character is one who
A. has his or her own unique history and personality.
B. is a symbol for some characteristic.
C. is able to be identified with the audience.
D. has a series of epiphanies.
8. In the story "Paul's Case," why is Paul irritated and wretched after the concert?
A. He has seen his English teacher.
B. He has spoken with the singer.
C. His real life is so different from his dream.
D. He has to walk home in the rain.
9. Paul's tattered clothes are a symbol of his
A. rebellious nature.
B. unconcern about what he looked like.
C. desire to insult the faculty.
D. economic circumstances.
10. In "The Private History of a Campaign That Failed," Twain writes, "We were equal to the occasion. In our response there was no hesitation, no indecision" (71). This type of writing is an example of
A. a motif.
B. hypocrisy.
C. an anecdote.
D. mock heroics.
11. What author saw hypocrisy in the lives of the Puritans?
A. Willa Cather
B. Mark Twain
C. Nathaniel Hawthorne
D. Kate Chopin
12. Which one of the following is characteristic of a character study?
A. The protagonist is a static character.
B. Getting a glimpse into the character's mind and heart is the most important element of the story.
C. The character is usually tragicomic—that is, he or she is both funny and sad at different times.
D. The character comes to an unhappy end.
13. Foreshadowing means
A. showing the readers the dark side of a character's personality.
B. describing what happens at night—for example, in a dark basement.
C. hinting at things that will occur later.
D. putting secondary characters in the foreground of the story.
14. In "Paul's Case," why does Paul go to work early?
A. He wanted to wrestle with the other boys.
B. He didn't want to lose his job.
C. He didn't want to get caught skipping school.
D. He liked looking at the pictures in the art gallery.
15. Which one of the following statements best describes the theme of "Young Goodman Brown"?
A. People aren't always what they seem.
B. The Devil is in charge of this world.
C. Men should listen to the cautions of their wives.
D. The forest is a place where dark deeds take place.
16. In "Young Goodman Brown," what is meant by "a hoary corpse"?
A. A respected person
B. An extremely old dead body
C. A promiscuous person
D. A lonely man
17. What is the climax in Willa Cather's short story "Paul's Case"?
A. Paul takes the train to New York.
B. Paul reads about his theft in the newspaper.
C. Paul jumps in front of the train.
D. Paul meets the boy from Yale.
18. Which one of the following words best describes Goodman Brown at the end of Hawthorne's story?
A. Relieved
B. Innocent
C. Safe
D. Despairing
19. At the beginning of "Young Goodman Brown," Brown's wife says, "Pray tarry with me this night, dear husband, of all nights in the year" (1). This statement is an example of
A. irony.
B. ambiguity.
C. foreshadowing.
D. satire.
20. Which one of the following short stories takes a series of completely ordinary events and develops them into a character study?
A. "Paul's Case"
B. "A Private History of a Campaign That Failed"
C. "Young Goodman Brown"
D. "A Pair of Silk Stockings"
A. Mrs. Sommers's inability to handle money.
B. Mrs. Sommers's lack of concern for her children.
C. Mrs. Sommers's selfish needs.
D. Mrs. Sommers's desire for attention.
2. An author's purpose in using rhetoric is to
A. create a certain effect for the reader.
B. present facts as they really are.
C. provide hints as to what's going to happen.
D. separate realism from idealism.
3. The wicked witch and the big bad wolf are examples of
A. dynamic characters.
B. archetypes.
C. protagonists.
D. anecdotes.
4. Faith's pink ribbons are an example of a
A. genre.
B. parable.
C. fable.
D. symbol.
5. In "Paul's Case," members of the faculty don't like Paul's carnation because they think
A. it's effeminate for a man to wear a flower.
B. it doesn't match his other clothing.
C. it suggests that he's not taking things seriously.
D. it's the mark of an early death.
6. Which one of the following short stories is an example of an allegory?
A. "Paul's Case"
B. "The Private History of a Campaign That Failed"
C. "Young Goodman Brown"
D. "A Pair of Silk Stockings"
7. An individuated character is one who
A. has his or her own unique history and personality.
B. is a symbol for some characteristic.
C. is able to be identified with the audience.
D. has a series of epiphanies.
8. In the story "Paul's Case," why is Paul irritated and wretched after the concert?
A. He has seen his English teacher.
B. He has spoken with the singer.
C. His real life is so different from his dream.
D. He has to walk home in the rain.
9. Paul's tattered clothes are a symbol of his
A. rebellious nature.
B. unconcern about what he looked like.
C. desire to insult the faculty.
D. economic circumstances.
10. In "The Private History of a Campaign That Failed," Twain writes, "We were equal to the occasion. In our response there was no hesitation, no indecision" (71). This type of writing is an example of
A. a motif.
B. hypocrisy.
C. an anecdote.
D. mock heroics.
11. What author saw hypocrisy in the lives of the Puritans?
A. Willa Cather
B. Mark Twain
C. Nathaniel Hawthorne
D. Kate Chopin
12. Which one of the following is characteristic of a character study?
A. The protagonist is a static character.
B. Getting a glimpse into the character's mind and heart is the most important element of the story.
C. The character is usually tragicomic—that is, he or she is both funny and sad at different times.
D. The character comes to an unhappy end.
13. Foreshadowing means
A. showing the readers the dark side of a character's personality.
B. describing what happens at night—for example, in a dark basement.
C. hinting at things that will occur later.
D. putting secondary characters in the foreground of the story.
14. In "Paul's Case," why does Paul go to work early?
A. He wanted to wrestle with the other boys.
B. He didn't want to lose his job.
C. He didn't want to get caught skipping school.
D. He liked looking at the pictures in the art gallery.
15. Which one of the following statements best describes the theme of "Young Goodman Brown"?
A. People aren't always what they seem.
B. The Devil is in charge of this world.
C. Men should listen to the cautions of their wives.
D. The forest is a place where dark deeds take place.
16. In "Young Goodman Brown," what is meant by "a hoary corpse"?
A. A respected person
B. An extremely old dead body
C. A promiscuous person
D. A lonely man
17. What is the climax in Willa Cather's short story "Paul's Case"?
A. Paul takes the train to New York.
B. Paul reads about his theft in the newspaper.
C. Paul jumps in front of the train.
D. Paul meets the boy from Yale.
18. Which one of the following words best describes Goodman Brown at the end of Hawthorne's story?
A. Relieved
B. Innocent
C. Safe
D. Despairing
19. At the beginning of "Young Goodman Brown," Brown's wife says, "Pray tarry with me this night, dear husband, of all nights in the year" (1). This statement is an example of
A. irony.
B. ambiguity.
C. foreshadowing.
D. satire.
20. Which one of the following short stories takes a series of completely ordinary events and develops them into a character study?
A. "Paul's Case"
B. "A Private History of a Campaign That Failed"
C. "Young Goodman Brown"
D. "A Pair of Silk Stockings"
Answers
Answered by
Ms. Sue
This is a Homework HELP board, not a Homework DO board.
Answered by
Brittany
Hey i have this same exam, did you do it yet?
Answered by
Brittany
ok, im not sure of all of the anwsers yet but i think that these are right but im not sure, 1d
2a
3b
4d
5c
6c
7a
8c
9b
10?
11c
12b
13c
14d
15a
16b
17c maybe d but im putting c
18d
19c
20?
i hope this helps!
2a
3b
4d
5c
6c
7a
8c
9b
10?
11c
12b
13c
14d
15a
16b
17c maybe d but im putting c
18d
19c
20?
i hope this helps!
Answered by
Frances
Thank you Brittany I passed
Answered by
Amanda
hey guys i the same exam.. did you guys pass? and how can i get the answers?
Answered by
Anita
Short story, part 2
answers..
1.c
2.a
3.b
4.d
5.c
6.c
7.a
8.c
9.d
10.d
11.c
12.b
13.c
14.d
15.a
16.b
17.c
18.d
19.c
20.d
i just took the test on 11/6/08
answers..
1.c
2.a
3.b
4.d
5.c
6.c
7.a
8.c
9.d
10.d
11.c
12.b
13.c
14.d
15.a
16.b
17.c
18.d
19.c
20.d
i just took the test on 11/6/08
Answered by
emile
you have english book you want look commas
Answered by
Anonymous
In Twain's "The Private History of a Campaign that Failed," Smith, the blacksmith's apprentice, is given "ultimate credit" for
A. keeping the group trained and ready for battle.
B. earning the rank of sergeant.
C. naming the militia group's encampments.
D. being killed in battle.
A. keeping the group trained and ready for battle.
B. earning the rank of sergeant.
C. naming the militia group's encampments.
D. being killed in battle.
Answered by
kareemah
has anyone out there read the book the call of the wild by Jack London?
Answered by
u*****a
omg! anita thnx!! made 100!! =D
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Answered by
HHH
ANITA IS 110PERCENT RIGHT
Answered by
ari
i don't know how you all are in the same text book as me but this is so cool. you are right on the spot. i can give you the answers for more tests. i've taken so many. any subject.
Answered by
Naftali
Ari, Do you have the answers for the rest of the Literature sections?
Answered by
shanna
thanks for the help
Answered by
kay
1c 2a 3b 4d 5c 6c 7a 8c 9d 10d 11c 12b 13c 14d 15a 16b 17c 18d 19c 20d
Answered by
Denise
Yes it does help. I just like to be sure of my answers and compare them with yours and all are right
Answered by
Anonymous
Wow, Anita's answers were all correct =)
Answered by
VIVIAN
In "The Private History of a Campaign That Failed," Twain writes, "We were equal to the occasion. In our response there was no hesitation, no indecision" (71). This type of writing is an example of
Answered by
miss u
LESSON 1: INTRO && THE SHORT STORY, PT 1
EXAM #: 00778700
1 c
2 c
3 a
4 c
5 a
6 d
7 d
8 c
9 a
10 c
11 b
12 b
13 c
14 d
15 b
16 b
17 d
18 d
19 a
20 b
EXAM #: 00778700
1 c
2 c
3 a
4 c
5 a
6 d
7 d
8 c
9 a
10 c
11 b
12 b
13 c
14 d
15 b
16 b
17 d
18 d
19 a
20 b
Answered by
lisa
ari do you have the answers to any of the world history bc i ma failing that course bad and need help?
Answered by
Cheryl
Omg Thank you just took the test got 100!!!
Answered by
Lydia
c c-
Answered by
Joe
Does anyone else think that Ms. Sue should just shut the hell up? No one is asking her but yet she never shuts the hell up.
Answered by
rainwater
Joe. You are absolutely correct. Haha. And I've noticed that the tests have changed slightly since 08. So I don't think that Ari could help anymore.
Answered by
shkhan
Please help. On page 14 of The Call of the Wild, what's meant by the phrase "The domesticated generations fell from him"?
Answered by
sabrina88
Hello my name is Sabrina I'm fAiling literature horribly. I need help can someone please
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