I checked 1 through 8 -- and all are right.
I'll be back in a little while to check the others that I know.
Can someone check my answers?
1. Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
Samantha tried to look *impassive* when they announced her essay as a finalist in the competition.
a. Surprised
b. Unemotional***
c. Unsure
d. Vibrant
2. Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
Mr. Bradford lunged at his wedding ring as it fell into the *vortex* of the bathtub drain.
a. Center
b. Cylinder
c. Water
d. Whirlpool***
3. Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
The visitor *unfurled* the quilt she had brought with her and began to talk about its history.
a. Pointed at
b. Pulled on
c. Unboxed
d. Opened up***
For 4-8, match the definitions to the words by filling in the correct letter;
a. Hopeless; Depressing
b. Threatening
c. Not giving up
d. Highly respected
e. Graceful; Agile
4. Menacing - B
5. Prestigious - D
6. Bleak - A
7. Lithe - E
8. Insistent - C
9. The author of "My Brother's Keeper" emphasizes Jamie's conflict by
a. Describing the car accident in detail.
b. Detailing Jamie's physical appearance and good grades.
c. Flashing back to earlier events with his brother Ted.***
d. Including the incident of his parents' death.
10. In "My Brother's Keeper," the author includes the line "and Jamie thought to himself, this time is must be bad" in Jamie's phone conversation with ted in order to
a. Explain how Uncle Harry usually takes care of Ted.
b. Develop Ted as a character who is often in trouble.***
c. Demonstrate Jamie's fatigue at being woken in the middle of the night.
d. Show Jamie as a person who is always willing to help in times of trouble.
11. The narrator of "The Scarlet Ibis" was uncomfortable about teaching Doodle to walk because
a. He hurt him in the process.
b. He hadn't asked his parents' permission.
c. He was embarrassed by Doodle's disability.***
d. He only did it because of a dare from his friends.
12. The scarlet ibis is a symbol for Doodle because
a. It was afraid of human interaction.
b. It hatched from a caul.
c. It was unique and awkward.***
d. It thrives only in the warm climate.
13.Who is the speaker in "The First Lesson"?
a. A child
b. A daughter
c. A parent**
d. A swimming instructor
14. The author creates a tone of regret in the poem "On Turning Ten." Which line best demonstrates the tone of regret? Select all that apply. (2 answers)
a. "Disfiguring chicken pox of the soul"
b. "The perfect simplicity of being one"
c. "But now I am mostly at the window"***
d. "You tell me it is too early to be looking back"***
15. In the poem "Hanging Fire," what is the significance of the line "and momma's in the bedroom with her door closed" in terms of "holding back"?
a. She wants to talk to her mom about her worries and is hesitant to approach her.
b. She is afraid she will be punished for bothering her mother.****
c. She wants to show off her appearance to her mother.
d. She needs help with learning to dance before the next party.
16. In *I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings*, Henry Reed inspires the audience at the graduation ceremony to __
a. Ask the invited white speakers to leave.
b. Stand up and shout down the invited speakers.
c. Sing the Negro National Anthem.****
b. Walk out of the auditorium in a silent protest.
17. Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
The coffee cup sat precariously on the edge of the table, so the slight brush of the dog's tail sent it crashing to the floor.
a. Briefly
b. Insecurely***
c. Permanently
d. Solidly
17. Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
Mrs. Owens felt that Halloween was a presumptuous holiday and refused to give any candy to trick-or-treaters.
a. Fearful
b. Outdated
c. Unhealthy
d. Overly Bold****
19. The narrator of *My Forbidden Face* describes a cartoon of the scientists perplexed by the germ they were studying, The Taliban, in order to ___.
a. Emphasize people's confusion with the and evilness of the Taliban.***
b. Imply that the leaders are sick with a virus that cannot be cured.
c. Show how she will no longer be allowed to read the cartoons in the newspapers.
d. Describe how sad she is about not being able to become a scientist as she had hoped.
4 answers
I don't know 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 19 because I haven't read those works.
17 and 18 are right.
17 and 18 are right.
Thank you, Ms. Sue!
I guessed on a few bc my time was running out and got them right i had 13/15 then the ones the teacher have to grade will post answers after she grade
1 answer