questions end of term British and world literature

30 Jun questions end of term British and world literature

Question Description

1. In his stories, Arthur Conan Doyle portrays Sherlock Holmes as __________.
(Points : 5)

an intelligent and highly logical hero who is an archetype for many other literary figures

a bumbling and unconventional hero who relies on his sidekick to solve cases

a quiet and unassuming hero who is reluctant to accept any credit for his skills

a physically strong and highly emotional hero who acts on instinct rather than intellect

Question 2.2. In “The Adventure of the Speckled Band,” Sherlock Holmes solves the mystery through his use of _________.
(Points : 5)

supernatural powers

deductive reasoning

advanced technology

luck and guesswork

Question 3.3. One of the most important functions of nature in people’s lives, according to Romantic poets, is as __________.
(Points : 5)

a place free of pollution

a source of raw materials

an inspirer of poetry

a teacher of important truths

Question 4.4. In “Odes to the Seasons,” Blake personifies spring as __________.
(Points : 5)

a proud tyrant

a tender lover

a jolly companion

a strong charioteer

Question 5.5. A theme shared by Wordsworth’s “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” and “Lines on a Beautiful Spring in a Village” is that __________.
(Points : 5)

memories of the natural world comfort those who recall them

people fail to appreciate the beauty of the natural world

time in the crowded city causes people to behave unkindly

childhood is a happier time than adulthood

Question 6.6. In which poem does the speaker use an extended metaphor to describe the cycle of people’s lives?
(Points : 5)

Keats’s “The Human Seasons”

Coleridge’s “Lines on a Beautiful Spring in a Village”

Shelley’s “The Cloud”

Blake’s “Odes to the Seasons”

Question 7.7. In what section of Romeo and Juliet does William Shakespeare introduce the main characters, major conflicts, and central themes of the play?
(Points : 5)

rising action

exposition

climax

falling action

Question 8.8. Based on their behavior in Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet, how are Benvolio and Tybalt different?
(Points : 5)

Benvolio is a peace-loving man, while Tybalt is quarrelsome and violent.

Benvolio is fiery and hot tempered, while Tybalt is rational and peaceful.

Benvolio is melancholy and lovesick, while Tybalt is mirthful and wry.

Benvolio is reserved and aloof, while Tybalt is affectionate and kind.

Question 9.9. Which character’s playful and upbeat personality, demonstrated at the start of the Queen Mab speech, is a natural foil for the melancholy Romeo?
(Points : 5)

Mercutio’s

Capulet’s

Benvolio’s

Tybalt’s

Question 10.10. Why does Shakespeare have Romeo and Juliet’s dialogue take the form of a sonnet when they first meet?
(Points : 5)

The elevated language Romeo and Juliet use suggests the danger posed to them by fate.

The elevated language Romeo and Juliet use suggests how love can make characters say and do extraordinary things.

The elevated language Romeo and Juliet use suggests the mistakes that their characters make due to their hasty choices.

The elevated language Romeo and Juliet use suggests the great differences that separate their families.

Question 11.11. Which of the following is an example of Romeo using light imagery to suggest Juliet’s great beauty?
(Points : 5)

He describes her as a “dear saint” when they first meet.

He compares her to Venus, the Roman goddess of love, when they marry.

He refers to her as “the sun” in the balcony scene.

He alludes to “Petrarch and Laura” when talking of his feelings for her.

Question 12.12. Who is Juliet’s closest adviser and confidante in this play?
(Points : 5)

Romeo

Tybalt

her mother

the Nurse

Question 13.13. Early in the play, which character(s) can be best described as practical and eager to take action?
(Points : 5)

Juliet

Romeo

both Romeo and Juliet

neither Romeo nor Juliet

Question 14.14. Which event is the climax of Romeo and Juliet?
(Points : 5)

Romeo’s murder of Tybalt

Mercutio’s Queen Mab speech

the deaths of Romeo and Juliet

the first meeting of Romeo and Juliet

Question 15.15. When Romeo says __________ he recalls the power that fate has over the destinies of this play’s main characters.
(Points : 5)

“O, I am fortune’s fool!”

“You kiss by the book”

“O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?”

“A plague o’ both your houses!”

Question 16.16. Both Juliet’s saying that Romeo looks as though he is in the bottom of a grave at the end of Act 3 and Romeo’s description of his dream at the start of Act 5 __________.
(Points : 5)

remind readers of the feud between their families

highlight Romeo’s melancholy nature

foreshadow Romeo’s death

are causes for optimism in the play

Question 17.17. Because Romeo immediately goes to the apothecary to buy poison when Balthasar tells him that Juliet is dead, readers recognize that __________.
(Points : 5)

Romeo’s instincts tell him that Juliet is not truly dead

Romeo’s destiny is no longer under the control of fate

Romeo’s love is no longer as strong as it once was

Romeo’s haste will lead to danger

Question 18.18. Romeo repeatedly mentions how lifelike Juliet appears as he delivers his final speech. In fact, readers know that Juliet is still alive, which makes this an example of __________.
(Points : 5)

situational irony

intentional irony

dramatic irony

verbal irony

Question 19.19. Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence.

For their __________, lions depend almost entirely on meat.
(Points : 2)

diffusion

sustenance

seclusion

detriment

Question 20.20. Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence.

Scientists do not yet know how many people will __________ to this alarming new disease.
(Points : 2)

succumb

comport

immerse

deface

Question 21.21. Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence.

Is it unusual and __________ of me to inject __________ into serious discussions?
(Points : 2)

tenacious…valor

vehement…suspense

emphatic…frequency

eccentric…levity

Question 22.22. Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence.

The poor, hungry __________, lured by the __________ aroma of spices, wandered into a dim alley.
(Points : 2)

zealot….reticent

deity….genial

waif….pungent

benefactor….vapid

Question 23.23. Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence.

The referee issued a firm __________ against the athlete’s __________ disregard for of the rules.
(Points : 2)

fiasco….taciturn

reprimand…blatant

privilege….livid

longevity….compliant

Question 24.24. The following sentence may contain a grammar or usage error. Read the sentence and identify its error, if there is one, by choosing the appropriate answer. If there is no error in the sentence, choose no error.

The mayor promised that she would listen to all the people, consult her advisers, and make a fair decision.
(Points : 2)

that she would

make a fair decision

consult her advisers

to all the people

no error

Question 25.25. The following sentence may contain a grammar or usage error. Read the sentence and identify its error, if there is one, by choosing the appropriate answer. If there is no error in the sentence, choose no error.

The note said, “Go to the library at midnight, for a mystery await you.”
(Points : 2)

to the library

said, “Go

a mystery await you

at midnight, for

no error

Question 26.26. Read the following sentence and decide whether the underlined portion contains a mistake. If it does, identify the best way to correct or improve the sentence by choosing the appropriate suggestion from the answer choices. If the underlined portion requires no improvement or correction, choose No improvement or correction is required.

Venturing bravely into the forest, the heroes comes upon a wrinkled little gnome who asks them three impossible questions.
(Points : 2)

the hero comes upon a wrinkled little gnome who asked them

the hero came upon a wrinkled little gnome who asks him

the heroes come upon a wrinkled little gnome who asks them

the hero come upon a wrinkled little gnome who asks him

No improvement or correction is required.

Question 27.27. Read the following sentence and decide whether the underlined portion contains a mistake. If it does, identify the best way to correct or improve the sentence by choosing the appropriate suggestion from the answer choices. If the underlined portion requires no improvement or correction, choose No improvement or correction is required.

Both Derek and myself will go to the dance on Friday night if we get permission from our parents.
(Points : 2)

Both myself and Derek

Both me and Derek

Both Derek and me

Both Derek and I

No improvement or correction is required.

Question 28.28. Read the following sentence and decide whether the underlined portion contains a mistake. If it does, identify the best way to correct or improve the sentence by choosing the appropriate suggestion from the answer choices. If the underlined portion requires no improvement or correction, choose No improvement or correction is required.

Forced to decide between Rosie and Isabel, the teacher gave the prize to her.
(Points : 2)

gave the prize to she

give the prize to hers

gave the prize to Isabel

give the prize to Isabel

No improvement or correction is required.

Question 29.29. Use Passage 1 to answer the following question.

Why did Dylan write the letter?
(Points : 2)

to tell Jay Bluestone about his career goals

to boast about his skill as a gamer

to ask for advice on beginning a career in game design

to request a job interview

Question 30.30. Use Passage 1 to answer the following question.

What does the word innovative most nearly mean in line 17?
(Points : 2)

hopeful

creative

expensive

sentimental

Question 31.31. Use Passage 1 to answer the following question.

What inference can the reader make from the text of Dylan’s letter?
(Points : 2)

Dylan spends too much time playing games and his schoolwork suffers.

Dylan does not know how fierce job competition is.

Dylan is a bright, serious person who can succeed at more than one task.

Dylan’s parents do not support his career goals.

Question 32.32. Use Passage 2 to answer the following question.

Which is the clearest and most grammatically correct revision of sentence 4 (reprinted here)?

The first movie theater opened in 1902 in Los Angeles and it charged five cents so they called it a nickelodeon.
(Points : 2)

The first movie theater opened in 1902 in Los Angeles and they called it called it a nickelodeon, it cost a nickel.

The first movie theater opened in 1902 in Los Angeles; because admission cost five cents, it was called a nickelodeon.

The first movie theater opened in 1902 in Los Angeles and charged five cents, called a nickelodeon.

The first movie theater, opening in 1902 in Los Angeles, charging five cents, it was called a nickelodeon.

Question 33.33. Use Passage 2 to answer the following question.

Which of the following revisions would make the paragraph flow in a more logical order?
(Points : 2)

Put sentence 5 after sentence 6.

Put sentence 3 after sentence 5.

Put sentence 1 after sentence 2.

Put sentence 5 before sentence 1.