High School Language Arts: Who Wants to Be a Dollaraire?

This speech conveys all the following messages except that the author--
1. is upset over the attitudes of the times
2. wants equality for all
3. wants to enter politics
4. is knowledgeable of government affairs
Susan B. Anthony cleverly offers the best evidence for her cause by--
1. quoting "We the people" as written in the Constitution
2. opening with "Friends and fellow citizens..."
3. referring to democracy as "an oligarchy of sex"
4. stating that "all men sovereigns, all women subjects"
"Webster, Worcester, and Bouvier all define a citizen to be a person in the United States, entitled to vote and hold office."

In paragraph 5, Anthony cites the common definitions of the word "citizen" in order to--
1. show these authors agree with her position
2. prove she has done her research on the subject
3. use accepted definitions to prove her point
4. illustrate that every citizen is a person of the United States
Anthony's outrage at women's lack of equal rights is most forcefully expressed in which of these statements?
1. The whole people formed the union to secure the blessings of liberty for men and women.
2. To make sex a qualification will result in disfranchisement of one entire half of the people.
3. It is a downright mockery to talk to women of their enjoyment of the blessings of liberty.
4. No state has the right to make any law, or enforce any old law, that shall abridge privileges.
This selection is an example of persuasive argument because it--
1. presents an opposing point of view
2. is written in first-person point of view
3. relates a personal experience
4. refers to a historical document
Susan B. Anthony's speech gains support for her cause by clearly reflecting--
1. her wish to gain personal notoriety
2. her frustration with the white, male attitude
3. her frustration with women who don't wish to vote
4. her wish to make public speeches
Which major American literature theme is captured in this selection?
1. Rebellion and protest
2. Searching for scientific progress
3. Honoring the historical past
4. Disillusionment with self
Which statement best paraphrases lines 11-12 from "To an Athlete Dying Young"?

"And early though the laurel grows
It withers quicker than the rose."
1. Success in early life is almost always overshadowed by success in later life.
2. The older a person gets, the less he or she cares about winning.
3. A laurel wreath lasts longer than a garland of roses.
4. An early victory usually fades away and is forgotten as the victor ages.
In the first two stanzas the carrying home of the athlete "shoulder-high" suggests the idea of--
1. death
2. defeat
3. honor
4. sorrow
Describe the rhyme scheme used by the poet in "To an Athlete Dying Young."
1. abca
2. aabb
3. abba
4. abab
In "To and Athlete Dying Young" the poet inspires a sense of reverence for the deceased athlete by his use of--
1. direct quotations from friends
2. rosemary as a symbol
3. memories of his victory
4. description of his burial
In Houseman's poem, he mentions laurel, which is used in Roman mythology. Which source would prove most useful to understand the Roman mythology mentioned in A. E. Houseman's poetry?
1. The New World Atlas of Ancient Rome
2. Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics
3. The Anatomy of Criticism
4. Classic References in 20th Century English Poetry
Which of these images is not used by the poet to allow the reader to understand a sense of loss?
1. the victory march through town
2. the laurel wreath
3. the gold medal
4. the still-defended challenge-cup
The first stanza contains examples of--
1. paired couplets
2. blank verse
3. internal rhyme
4. free verse
Which line from the poem contains an example of paradox?
The speaker communicates the townspeople's love for the athlete through which lines?
This poem and others like it would most likely be found in which of these sources?
1. Contemporary Literary Criticism
2. The St. Martin's Guide to Writing
3. A Handbook to Poetic Terms
4. The Norton Anthology of Modern Poetry
This selection is best described as--
1. a personal narrative
2. a tall tale
3. an editorial
4. a satire
In the paragraphs about desparados and Billy the Kid, the author achieves most of his effect through the use of--
1. extensive explanation
2. imaginative narration
3. philosophical insights
4. amusing asides
Which of the following is the most important element in this selection?
1. The plot
2. The setting
3. The climax
4. The characterization
When the author compares himself to Marco Polo in the court of Kublai Khan, he is using a historical--
1. allusion
2. argument
3. benchmark
4. misconception
The comparison to Marco Polo in the court of Kublai Khan is intended to make readers feel the--
1. tranquility of the scenery
2. ruggedness of the mountain terrain
3. difference between today's world and the world of 1946
4. author's sense of awe at his new surroundings
In this story, the narrator imagines himself to be--
1. an outsider
2. a hero
3. a caretaker
4. a trickster
In Greek mythology, a centaur is a creature who is half horse and half man. In paragraph 7, the narrator calls his ancestors centaurs. This reference suggests they--
1. were believed to be descended from horses
2. had learned about Greek mythology
3. looked mysterious on horseback
4. were superb horsemen
Which sentence from the selection best reveals the author's attitude toward his subject?
1. "I lived on the southwest corner of the village..."
2. "I had never seen such a pageant...
3. "There was a great dignity to them..."
4. "I was embarked upon the greatest adventure of all..."
Which detail does not contribute to the reader's perception that Jemez Pueblo is an exotic place?
1. "The autumn was in full bloom."
2. "...the sound of the drums in the kiva, and the voice of the village crier..."
3. "The sun cast a golden light upon the adobe walls and the cornfields..."
4. "...of bread baking in the beehive ovens, and of rain in the mountains."
In paragraph 2, the word embodies means--
1. represents
2. narrates
3. forgets
4. encourages
In paragraph 5, the word transcends means--
1. passes through
2. treasures
3. goes beyond
4. amazes
Sebastian shows that Eudora Welty presented Old Phoenix as bird-like by--
1. comparing the purposes of their respective journeys
2. posing questions about birds to the reader
3. discussing the migrating habits of birds
4. using specific descriptive examples from the story
Which is a most likely thesis of this paper?
1. In "A Worn Path," Old Phoenix Jackson symbolizes immortality because she is an elderly person who still undertakes long journeys.
2. "A Worn Path" is by far the most complex and interesting of all Eudora Welty's short stories.
3. Many writers use mythological references to make their stories more interesting.
4. Eudora Welty used allusions to the ancient Egyptian Phoenix myth to deepen the significance of her short story "A Worn Path."
Which question does Sebastian not attempt to answer in this paper?
1. In what ways does the character Old Phoenix Jackson physically resemble a bird?
2. Who originally wrote down the Egyptian myth about the Phoenix bird?
3. For what purpose is Old Phoenix Jackson traveling to the city of Natchez?
4. Why did Eudora Welty use Phoenix as the name for the main character in "A Worn Path"?
Sebastian primarily organized this paper by--
1. listing a sequence of events from a fictional work
2. suggesting several possible solutions to a problem
3. drawing comparisons and supporting them with examples
4. describing the life and personality of a famous author
In order to best appreciate the many levels of the short story "A Worn Path," the reader would need to--
1. be aware of certain facts from Eudora Welty's life
2. know about the Egyptian Phoenix myth
3. know where the city of Natchez is located
4. be familiar with all of Eudora Welty's stories
The reader could best evaluate the accurate use of information in this paper by reading--
1. other Welty stories to see how they are organized
2. the definition of the word "Phoenix" in a dictionary
3. an encyclopedia entry about Eudora Welty
4. the story and the myth that are discussed in the paper
To find out how Eudora Welty used mythology in other stories, the reader should consult the cited source written by--
1. Adrian Phelps
2. Tonya Paton
3. Michael Connors
4. Eudora Welty
If this application were for a job working at a fast-food restaurant, which part would Nadine change?
1. Skills description
2. Applicant's statement
3. Education information
4. Legal specifications
Nadine Beckley's description of her skills, knowledge, and ability answers all of these questions except which one?
1. Do you have experience that might be helpful if you are hired for this position?
2. Is this work something you think you would enjoy?
3. Would you be qualified to handle a medical emergency on the job?
4. Do you have experience interacting with other people in a work environment?
Which question is not asked on the application?
1. What was your major area of study in college?
2. Do you live with your parents?
3. What is your social security number?
4. Do you currently attend high school?
The section entitled PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT USE ONLY is the place where--
1. comments of past employers are written
2. a detailed job description is given
3. the reviewer makes notes about the applicant
4. the applicant signs and dates the document
According to this employment application, no employee can be required to--
1. handle large sums of money
2. submit to a lie detector test
3. lift weights over 30 pounds
4. operate a motor vehicle
The last person to sign the application is the--
1. parent
2. reviewer
3. applicant
4. tester
If the applicant does not have enough room to list all skills and experiences for this job, which of these would be best to do?
1. Attach a full resume to the application form
2. Use a second application form for the "Skills" section only
3. Write in the margins of the application form
4. Attach a plain sheet of paper with applicable skills and experiences
The phrase "entry-level position" is intended to --
1. persuade only those with multiple years of job experience to apply for this position
2. encourage applicants who possess the necessary skills but might not yet have job experience
3. show that this job primarily involves the entry of data into various computer databases
4. invite applicants who would like to receive free training in the skills required for the job
1. Operation
2. Maneuver
3. Orchestration
4. Management
The job description indicates that keyboard specialists are expected to --
1. receive training from the Virginia Department of Personnel and Training
2. hire office workers when additional help is needed
3. correct the spelling and punctuation of handwritten drafts
4. repair copiers and other kinds of office machines
What paragraph contains information about how many words a minute an applicant must be able to type?
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
Which skill is most important for a keyboard specialist to have?
1. Making speeches to large audiences
2. Paying close attention to details
3. Planning to meet long-term goals
4. Finding creative solutions to problems
There is enough information in the job description to show that --
1. word processors are more efficient to use than computers
2. the job of a keyboard specialist varies from one office to another
3. it is more important to know word usage than English grammar
4. keyboard specialists earn more in Virginia than in most other states
Which question is not answered in this job description?
1. What is the telephone number for the Virginia Department of Personnel and Training?
2. Does the job require contact with persons outside the office?
3. In what order are the files maintained?
4. What kind of material does a keyboard specialist type?
1. Making copies
2. Answering telephone
3. Referring visitors
4. Dictating material to be typed
Laura's stage directions in line 25 suggest that her character is--
1. self-assured and can't wait for Jim to arrive for dinner
2. scared to have anyone try the salmon her mother made for dinner
3. nervous about preparing dinner for her family and a guest
4. unsure about what she should do to prepare herself for the guest
In line 32, Amanda says: "I told you I wasn't going to humor you, Laura. Why have you chosen this moment to lose your mind?" Which best describes the effect of this statement?
1. The audience would feel pity for Tom since he made Laura uncomfortable.
2. The audience would turn against Tom for upsetting his sister Laura.
3. The audience would consider Amanda too critical for reprimanding Laura.
4. The audience would be angry at Laura for upsetting her mother Amanda.
The stage directions for the play help produce a tone of--
1. tension
2. elation
3. depression
4. exhaustion
Amanda's attitude toward Laura is one of--
1. respect and love
2. discontent and amusement
3. frustration and caring
4. happiness and silliness
What is the best example of situational irony in this scene?
1. The only boy Laura ever liked is coming for dinner.
2. It is raining the night Tom is bringing Jim to dinner.
3. Amanda has chosen to make salmon for the guests.
4. Tom did not mention to Jim that he had a sister.
Amanda is best described as--
1. an extraordinary chef
2. a supreme entertainer
3. an assertive mother
4. a strict disciplinarian
Which archetype of American literature does Laura best embody in this scene?
1. The fool
2. The rugged individualist
3. The shrew
4. The innocent
The age of the characters affects the way in which the scene is interpreted, but the ages are not stated directly. Which line best helps a reader to estimate the ages of the characters?
1. Line 1
2. Line 12
3. Line 38
4. Line 43
This selection can be identified as a play because it has--
1. diaglogue and setting
2. setting and conflict
3. conflict and characters
4. characters and stage directions
The rhyme scheme in the first stanza is--
1. a a b b
2. a b a b
3. a b c d
4. a b c b
In stanza 1, fire balloons are described as "frail" and "illegal" in order to--
1. foreshadow what happens in the second half of the poem
2. illustrate why the people in that part of the world use fire balloons
3. reflect what happens in the first half of the poem
4. explain why the poet felt compelled to write about fire balloons
Which lines from the poem suggest fleeting love?
1. Lines 3 and 4
2. Lines 7 and 8
3. Lines 13 and 14
4. Lines 21 and 22
The references to color in lines 27 ("stained bright pink underneath") and 32 ("rose-flecked") indicate that--
1. flowers were blooming
2. the fire balloons were different colors
3. the animals may have been injured
4. the animals are unusual
1. speaker
2. baby rabbit
3. owls
4. armadillo
What is the effect of putting the last stanza in italics?
1. It provides structural unity for the poem.
2. It emphasizes the word choice of this stanza.
3. It introduces a new speaker.
4. It illustrates that this is the most significant stanza.
Which line contains an example of simile?
1. Line 14 - "they flare and falter, wobble and toss;"
2. Line 22 - "It splattered like an egg of fire"
3. Line 33 - "and then a baby rabbit jumped out,"
4. Line 37 - "Too pretty, dreamlike mimicry!"
The armadillo in this poem serves as--
1. a symbol
2. an allusion
3. a foil
4. a cliché
Naomi most likely began her paper with quoted lines of poetry in order to--
1. demonstrate the importance of the blacksmith in early American life
2. describe in detail what an American chestnut tree looks like
3. make the introductory paragraph easier to understand
4. show that the chestnut tree was once an important part of American life
Naomi has supported her thesis for this paper with all of the following except--
1. facts about the Asian fungus that attacked the American chestnut trees
2. her own experience with American chestnut trees
3. others' opinions about the future of American chestnut trees
4. figures about the size of American chestnut trees
According to this paper, the new blight will help the American chestnut tree by--
1. providing a source of knowledge about tree diseases
2. attacking the fungus that has ravaged them
3. bringing the public's attention and support to the problem
4. causing importers to stop bringing in foreign trees
Which question is not answered in paragraph 4 of this paper?
1. Why is the Asian fungus dangerous to the chestnut tree?
2. How does the Asian fungus travel from tree to tree?
3. Where was the chestnut tree blight first noticed?
4. How did the Asian fungus enter the United States?
Naomi included enough information in this paper to show that--
1. it is probably too late to save the American chestnut tree
2. the threat to the American chestnut tree has been successfully eradicated
3. scientists might be able to save the American chestnut tree
4. the American chestnut tree is now thriving in this country
In paragraph 5, the word demise means--
1. defiance
2. discovery
3. death
4. development
Which question does Naomi not attempt to answer in this paper?
1. How does the fungus disease destroy the Asian fungus?
2. What was the natural range of the American chestnut?
3. In what ways has the timber of American chestnuts been used?
4. When was The American Chestnut Foundation established?
Which of these would best help the reader evaluate the accurate use of information in this paper?
1. Consulting the sources cited in the paper
2. Finding the word "chestnut" in a dictionary
3. Looking for additional facts in other sources
4. Examining an American chestnut tree
Al Gore's image of America drowning in an "endless stream of waste" is designed to elicit what emotion in the reader?
1. Fear
2. Sympathy
3. Hostility
4. Regret
Al Gore uses the phrases "throwaway society" and "out of sight, out of mind." These are examples of--
1. metaphor
2. hyperbole
3. irony
4. cliché
The organizational structure of the selection from Al Gore's book is best described as--
1. spatial sequence
2. compare/contrast
3. time sequence
4. problem/solution
The tone of this selection from Al Gore's book is best described as--
1. scholarly
2. hostile
3. cautionary
4. empathetic
Chief Seattle says, "Like a man dying for many days, he is numb to the stench." This is an example of--
1. metaphor
2. hyperbole
3. simile
4. symbolism
In paragraph 5, Chief Seattle asks three questions; each time, he answers the question himself. What is the effect of this?
1. It engages the reader more directly than a simple statement would.
2. It creates reader sympathy for the fate of the Indian.
3. It reflects Chief Seattle's educational background.
4. It frustrates the reader because it is not straightforward.
Chief Seattle's warning, "Continue to contaminate your bed, and you will one night suffocate in your own waste," can be described as--
1. a critique of Al Gore's essay
2. an explanation of the concept Al Gore presents
3. a foreshadowing of the concerns expressed in Al Gore's essay
4. the antithesis of Al Gore's essay
If you were to write a research paper in which you used these selections as examples, which of the following most likely describes the topic of the paper?
1. Native American attitudes toward the early settlers
2. Attitudes toward the environment over time
3. Al Gore and Chief Seattle: A Study in Contrasts
4. What should America do with its garbage?
4. g
When Stephanie rereads the information under Volunteer to help with the community project, she will most likely add information that tells--
1. why fruits and vegetables are important to grow
2. what supplies are needed to complete the project
3. where the project will take place
4. what other community projects will be completed this year
Which of these on Stephanie's web is least relevant to her article?
1. The Community Theater produces a play every spring and fall.
2. No prior acting experience is required.
3. There will be live music and food booths.
4. The celebration will take place at Jefferson Park.
Stephanie's web will best help her to--
1. concentrate on using colorful and descriptive language as she writes
2. focus on the information her readers will need to know
3. decide what she likes most about writing for the school newspaper
4. verify the accuracy of the information she will include in her article
In writing paragraph 1, Stephanie most likely tried to--
1. keep the reader interested by shifting the point of view
2. include details so that the reader would not have to read her entire article
3. state her ideas in a way that would grab the reader's attention
4. write with a humorous tone so that the reader would want to participate in all the events
How can sentence 5 best be revised?
1. Starting at Davis and Parmer, the parade will wind its way through town until it reaches Jefferson Park, where the Earth Day celebration will be held.
2. The parade will, starting at Davis and Parmer, wind its way through town until it reaches Jefferson Park, where the Earth Day celebration will be held.
3. The parade will wind its way through town starting at Davis and Parmer until it reaches Jefferson Park, where the Earth Day celebration will be held.
4. Jefferson Park is where the Earth Day celebration will be held, and the parade will wind its way through town until it reaches there, starting at Davis and Parmer.
Which sentence is least relevant to Stephanie's article?
1. 8
2. 11
3. 12
4. 16
In sentence 24, how is theatrical production including lighting, correctly written?
1. Theatrical Production, including lighting
2. theatrical production including, lighting,
3. theatrical production, including lighting,
4. As it is
In sentence 25, how is definately encouraged to read for a main role, correctly written?
1. definitely encouraged to read for a main role,
2. definitely encouraged to read for a main roll
3. definitely encouraged to read for a main roll,
4. As it is
In sentence 28, how is Davis High Schools' talented students correctly written?
1. Davis High School's talented students
2. Davis high school's talented students
3. Davis High Schools talented students
4. As it is
In sentence 30, how is The actors selected for Our Town is scheduled correctly written?
1. The actors' selected for Our Town is scheduled
2. The actors, selected for Our Town, are scheduled
3. The actors selected for Our Town are scheduled
4. As it is
In sentence 31, how is date has been set, watch correctly written?
1. date has been set; watch
2. date has been set; Watch
3. date has been set watch
4. As it is
In preparing her letter of application, Darlena should plan to do all of these EXCEPT--
1. verify the name of the contact person and library's mailing address
2. ask a teacher or peer to read her letter to check for errors
3. call the library to ask if she can send a resume instead of a letter
4. make sure that the information in her letter is concise, specific, and relevant
Darlena wants some advice on how her letter should look and what it should include. Which of these books is likely to offer her the best advice?
1. Handling a Job Interview
2. Finding the Best Jobs in a Competitive World
3. The Complete Guide to Resumes and Application Letters
4. Looking for Part-Time Work with Full-Time Pay?
Which of these should be revised because it is not a complete sentence?
1. 1
2. 6
3. 10
4. 12
Sentence 3 is not in the correct sequence. Sentence 3 is best placed directly after--
1. sentence 4
2. sentence 7
3. sentence 13
4. sentence 17
How is sentence 8 best rewritten?
1. I would welcome the opportunity, as much as I did, to help young readers enjoy story hour.
2. Welcoming the opportunity to help young readers enjoy story hour as much as I did.
3. Helping young readers to enjoy story hour as much as I did, I would welcome the opportunity.
4. I would welcome the opportunity to help young readers enjoy story hour as much as I did.
In sentence 21, how is this things correctly written?
1. these things
2. them things
3. these thing's
4. As it is
In sentence 24, how is shelve books, creating displays for new books, and plan poetry readings correctly written?
1. shelve books, create displays for new books, and planning poetry readings
2. shelve books, create displays for new books, and plan poetry readings
3. shelving books, creating displays for new books, and plan poetry readings
4. As it is
In sentence 26, how is Two letters of recommendation is enclosed correctly written?
1. Two letters, of recommendation, are enclosed
2. Two letters of recommendations is enclosed
3. Two letters of recommendation are enclosed
4. As it is
In sentence 26, how is your reveiw correctly written?
1. you're review
2. your review
3. you're reveiw
4. As it is
1. Making a list of camping gear you would need when visiting a park
2. Reading his local newspaper to find other problems that concern him
3. Researching the process for being elected to Congress
4. Focusing on what he could say that would be the most important and persuasive
Which paragraph contains information that is off topic?
1. Paragraph 1 of Draft A, because it mentions Shenandoah National Park
2. Paragraph 2 of Draft A, because it mentions amusement parks
3. Paragraph 1 of Draft B, because it mentions a park ranger by name
4. Paragraph 2 of Draft B, because it contains a quote
The last sentence of Draft A is more effective than the last sentence of Draft B because it--
1. shifts the point of view for emphasis
2. uses more descriptive language
3. makes a direct, persuasive appeal to the reader
4. provides more specific detail
Which of these sentences found in either Draft A or Draft B contains the most descriptive vocabulary?
1. Last time it was an eagle soaring above the snow-covered mountains until it was just a speck in the deep blue sky.
2. The worst thing I can imagine is to have the quality of Shenandoah go downhill.
3. Recently I read an article in my local newspaper titled "Crisis in Our National Parks" in which several park rangers stated that they felt the quality of our national parks is declining.
4. The more people who visit a park, the more opportunities there are for accidental damage to that park's plants and animals.
The situation is made worse by the fact that the parks are operating on a low budget and don't have much money. In paragraph 2 of Draft B, which of these is a problem with the sentence?
1. It contains highly technical language.
2. It should be moved to the beginning of the paragraph.
3. It expresses Aaron's personal opinion about the parks.
4. The phrase "don't have much money" repeats information already given in the sentence.
How is the amount of visitors allowed correctly written?
1. the number of visitors allowed
2. the amount of visitors aloud
3. the number of visitors allow
4. As it is
How is Although fees have recently gone up, they are correctly written?
1. Although, fees have recently gone up, they are
2. Although, fees have, recently, gone up, they are
3. Although fees have, recently, gone up they are
4. As it is
How is your prioritys this year? correctly written?
1. your prioritys this year.
2. your priorities this year?
3. you're prioritys this year?
4. As it is
How is my father and me can go correctly written?
1. me and my father can go
2. my Father and I can go
3. my father and I can go
4. As it is
How is peaceful beautiful, and open to everyone correctly written?
1. peaceful, beautiful, and open to everyone
2. peaceful beautiful and open, to everyone
3. peaceful, beautiful and open, to everyone
4. As it is
Which of these would best help Betsy focus her research?
1. Consulting her English textbook
2. Reviewing the writing process
3. Listing questions about her topic that she wants to research
4. Finding out what her classmates are writing about
Under which section could Betsy add Floating cars and buses?
1. Section I.
2. Section II.
3. Section III.
4. Section IV.
Based on Betsy's outline, which of these would be the best title for her paper?
1. French Writers from 1850 to 1900
2. Jules Verne: Prophet of the Future
3. The Emergence of the Industrial Revolution
4. How to Write Adventure Tales Like Jules Verne's
In both drafts, the purpose of paragraph 1 is to--
1. describe life in the last century
2. argue that Jules Verne is the greatest writer of all time
3. explain who Jules Verne is
4. give titles of books by Jules Verne
In paragraph 1 of Draft A, Because does not correctly link ideas. Which of these should be used instead?
1. For example,
2. However,
3. Although
4. Somehow,
How is be a part of them correctly written?
1. be apart of them
2. be a part of it
3. have been a part of it
4. As it is
How is inventions like elevators, seem correctly written?
1. inventions, like elevators seem
2. inventions like elevators seem
3. inventions, like elevators, seem
4. As it is
How is futureistic cities correctly written?
1. futuristic citys
2. futureistic citys
3. futuristic cities
4. As it is
How is wrote about has come correctly written?
1. wrote about have come
2. writes about has come
3. wrote about is coming
4. As it is
How is From the Earth to the Moon, correctly written?
1. From the earth to the Moon,
2. From The Earth To The Moon,
3. From the Earth to the moon
4. As it is
Before Molly begins her letter, she wants to write a sentence stating the main idea of the issue she wants to raise. Doing this will help Molly to--
1. decide how long to make the letter
2. focus her thoughts on the subject
3. determine what she likes most about the library
4. change her mind about writing the letter
In preparing her letter, Molly should be concerned with all of these EXCEPT--
1. discussing other problems the city council should know about
2. proofreading her letter so that it looks professional
3. providing sufficient information about the problem
4. focusing on convincing the city council to consider her proposal
Molly wants her letter to be relatively brief. After writing the rough draft of her letter, if Molly finds that the letter is too long, her best strategy would be to--
1. eliminate all examples from her letter
2. apologize for its length at the beginning and end of her letter
3. attend a city council meeting to see if they will bring up the issue she wants to discuss
4. revise her letter so that only the most important, specific information is used
Which of these is not a complete sentence?
1. Sentence 2
2. Sentence 4
3. Sentence 8
4. Sentence 9
How can sentences 16 and 17 best be combined?
Which of these could Caleb best add to
I. Mankiller's early life?
1. Worked to change people's mistaken ideas about Cherokees
2. Spent her childhood on a farm
3. Improved the lives of thousands of Cherokees
4. Served as chief for 10 years
Which of these does not belong with the rest of Caleb's ideas?
1. I. A.
2. III. C.
3. II. D.
4. II. B.
Which of these sentences repeats information already given in the sentence?
What is the main difference between paragraph 2 of Draft A and paragraph 2 of Draft B?
1. Draft A has better sentence variety.
2. The tone of Draft A is persuasive.
3. Draft B contains more specific information.
4. Draft B includes information that is off the topic.
Which sentence could best be added to the end of paragraph 2 in both drafts?
1. its chief, Ross Swimmer
2. its chief Ross Swimmer,
3. its chief Ross Swimmer
4. As it is
1. Swimmer and Mankiller were responsible
2. Swimmer and Mankiller is responsible
3. Swimmer and Mankiller was responsable

High School Language Arts: Who Wants to Be a Dollaraire?

Multiple-Choice ExerciseContent © 2009 Tami Maloney; Author of Activity: Tami Maloney; All rights reserved. No commercial, for-profit use of this material is allowed. E-mail comments and questions to Tami Maloney.

This speech conveys all the following messages except that the author--

Susan B. Anthony cleverly offers the best evidence for her cause by--

"Webster, Worcester, and Bouvier all define a citizen to be a person in the United States, entitled to vote and hold office."In paragraph 5, Anthony cites the common definitions of the word "citizen" in order to--

Anthony's outrage at women's lack of equal rights is most forcefully expressed in which of these statements?

This selection is an example of persuasive argument because it--

Susan B. Anthony's speech gains support for her cause by clearly reflecting--

Which major American literature theme is captured in this selection?

Which statement best paraphrases lines 11-12 from "To an Athlete Dying Young"?"And early though the laurel growsIt withers quicker than the rose."

In the first two stanzas the carrying home of the athlete "shoulder-high" suggests the idea of--

Describe the rhyme scheme used by the poet in "To an Athlete Dying Young."

In "To and Athlete Dying Young" the poet inspires a sense of reverence for the deceased athlete by his use of--

In Houseman's poem, he mentions laurel, which is used in Roman mythology. Which source would prove most useful to understand the Roman mythology mentioned in A. E. Houseman's poetry?

Which of these images is not used by the poet to allow the reader to understand a sense of loss?

The first stanza contains examples of--

Which line from the poem contains an example of paradox?

The speaker communicates the townspeople's love for the athlete through which lines?

This poem and others like it would most likely be found in which of these sources?

This selection is best described as--

In the paragraphs about desparados and Billy the Kid, the author achieves most of his effect through the use of--

Which of the following is the most important element in this selection?

When the author compares himself to Marco Polo in the court of Kublai Khan, he is using a historical--

The comparison to Marco Polo in the court of Kublai Khan is intended to make readers feel the--

In this story, the narrator imagines himself to be--

In Greek mythology, a centaur is a creature who is half horse and half man. In paragraph 7, the narrator calls his ancestors centaurs. This reference suggests they--

Which sentence from the selection best reveals the author's attitude toward his subject?

Which detail does not contribute to the reader's perception that Jemez Pueblo is an exotic place?

In paragraph 2, the word embodies means--

In paragraph 5, the word transcends means--

Sebastian shows that Eudora Welty presented Old Phoenix as bird-like by--

Which is a most likely thesis of this paper?

Which question does Sebastian not attempt to answer in this paper?

Sebastian primarily organized this paper by--

In order to best appreciate the many levels of the short story "A Worn Path," the reader would need to--

The reader could best evaluate the accurate use of information in this paper by reading--

To find out how Eudora Welty used mythology in other stories, the reader should consult the cited source written by--

If this application were for a job working at a fast-food restaurant, which part would Nadine change?

Nadine Beckley's description of her skills, knowledge, and ability answers all of these questions except which one?

Which question is not asked on the application?

The section entitled PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT USE ONLY is the place where--

According to this employment application, no employee can be required to--

The last person to sign the application is the--

If the applicant does not have enough room to list all skills and experiences for this job, which of these would be best to do?

When Stephanie rereads the information under Volunteer to help with the community project, she will most likely add information that tells--

Which of these on Stephanie's web is least relevant to her article?

Stephanie's web will best help her to--

In writing paragraph 1, Stephanie most likely tried to--

How can sentence 5 best be revised?

Which sentence is least relevant to Stephanie's article?

In sentence 24, how is theatrical production including lighting, correctly written?

In sentence 25, how is definately encouraged to read for a main role, correctly written?

In sentence 28, how is Davis High Schools' talented students correctly written?

In sentence 30, how is The actors selected for Our Town is scheduled correctly written?

In sentence 31, how is date has been set, watch correctly written?

In preparing her letter of application, Darlena should plan to do all of these EXCEPT--

Darlena wants some advice on how her letter should look and what it should include. Which of these books is likely to offer her the best advice?

Which of these should be revised because it is not a complete sentence?

Sentence 3 is not in the correct sequence. Sentence 3 is best placed directly after--

How is sentence 8 best rewritten?

In sentence 21, how is this things correctly written?

In sentence 24, how is shelve books, creating displays for new books, and plan poetry readings correctly written?

In sentence 26, how is Two letters of recommendation is enclosed correctly written?

In sentence 26, how is your reveiw correctly written?

Which paragraph contains information that is off topic?

The last sentence of Draft A is more effective than the last sentence of Draft B because it--

Which of these sentences found in either Draft A or Draft B contains the most descriptive vocabulary?

The situation is made worse by the fact that the parks are operating on a low budget and don't have much money. In paragraph 2 of Draft B, which of these is a problem with the sentence?

How is the amount of visitors allowed correctly written?

How is Although fees have recently gone up, they are correctly written?

How is your prioritys this year? correctly written?

How is my father and me can go correctly written?

How is peaceful beautiful, and open to everyone correctly written?

Multiple-Choice Exercise
Content © 2009 Tami Maloney; Author of Activity: Tami Maloney; All rights reserved. No commercial, for-profit use of this material is allowed. E-mail comments and questions to Tami Maloney.

**This speech conveys all the following messages except that the author--**

**Susan B. Anthony cleverly offers the best evidence for her cause by--**

"Webster, Worcester, and Bouvier all define a citizen to be a person in the United States, entitled to vote and hold office."

In paragraph 5, Anthony cites the common definitions of the word "citizen" in order to--

**Anthony's outrage at women's lack of equal rights is most forcefully expressed in which of these statements?**

Which statement best paraphrases lines 11-12 from "To an Athlete Dying Young"?

"And early though the laurel grows
It withers quicker than the rose."

**In Houseman's poem, he mentions laurel, which is used in Roman mythology. Which source would prove most useful to understand the Roman mythology mentioned in A. E. Houseman's poetry?**

**Which of these images is not used by the poet to allow the reader to understand a sense of loss?**

**This poem and others like it would most likely be found in which of these sources?**

**This selection is best described as--**

**In the paragraphs about desparados and Billy the Kid, the author achieves most of his effect through the use of--**

**Which of the following is the most important element in this selection?**

**In Greek mythology, a centaur is a creature who is half horse and half man. In paragraph 7, the narrator calls his ancestors centaurs. This reference suggests they--**

**Which sentence from the selection best reveals the author's attitude toward his subject?**

**Which detail does not contribute to the reader's perception that Jemez Pueblo is an exotic place?**

**Which is a most likely thesis of this paper?**

**Which question does Sebastian not attempt to answer in this paper?**

**In order to best appreciate the many levels of the short story "A Worn Path," the reader would need to--**

**The reader could best evaluate the accurate use of information in this paper by reading--**

**Nadine Beckley's description of her skills, knowledge, and ability answers all of these questions except which one?**

**Which question is not asked on the application?**

**If the applicant does not have enough room to list all skills and experiences for this job, which of these would be best to do?**

**When Stephanie rereads the information under Volunteer to help with the community project, she will most likely add information that tells--**

**Which of these on Stephanie's web is least relevant to her article?**

**Stephanie's web will best help her to--**

**In writing paragraph 1, Stephanie most likely tried to--**

**How can sentence 5 best be revised?**

**Which sentence is least relevant to Stephanie's article?**

**In sentence 30, how is The actors selected for Our Town is scheduled correctly written?**

**Darlena wants some advice on how her letter should look and what it should include. Which of these books is likely to offer her the best advice?**

**Which of these should be revised because it is not a complete sentence?**

**Sentence 3 is not in the correct sequence. Sentence 3 is best placed directly after--**

**How is sentence 8 best rewritten?**

**Which of these sentences found in either Draft A or Draft B contains the most descriptive vocabulary?**