Exam Study Guide

Parts of Speech: List all eight parts of speech in the box below.

Directions: Use the list of words above as a word bank to the definitions written below.

_______________ 9. A word that shows the relationship between a noun or a pronoun and another word in a sentence.

_______________ 10. A word(s) that shows strong emotion or surprise.

_______________ 11. Names person, place, thing, or idea.

_______________ 12. A word that describes a noun or a pronoun.

_______________ 13. A word that expresses action or state of being.

_______________ 14. A word(s) that connects other words or groups of words.

_______________ 15. A word that takes place of one or more nouns.

_______________ 16. A word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

Directions: Write True or False for the statements below.

__________ 17. In order to have a prepositional phrase you need a preposition + any modifiers + an object (which is a noun or pronoun).

__________ 18. Words such as carpenter, cities, bricks, creativity, river, and trust are all considered to be nouns.

__________ 19. Personal pronouns refers to the one speaking, the one spoken to, or the one spoken about.

__________ 20. An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun by telling what kind, which one, how many, or how much.

__________ 21. A verb tells where, when, how, or to what extent.

__________ 22. There are actually nine parts of speech.

__________ 23. The three types of conjunctions include: coordination, insubordination, and correlation.

__________ 24. Hey! Yahoo! Oh! Whew! These words are all considered interjections.

Directions: Decide whether the italicized verbs below are action (A) or linking (L).

______ 25. The horse galloped across the field.

______ 26. The chef tasted the soup before he let anyone else try it.

______ 27. The kitchen was full of smoke.

______ 28. I sounded the alarm.

______ 29. Where is that dog?

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1. 5.

2. 6.

3. 7.

4. 8.

Directions: Using the key above, identify whether the underlined words are nouns, adjectives, pronouns, conjunctions, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, or interjections

_____1. They attended the concert last weekend.

_____2. Several cats ran into Rob’s garage.

_____3. The truck driver delivered the packages quickly.

_____4. Fast runners won all the awards at the track meet.

_____5. My friends and I walked home after school.

_____6. I wanted a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch yesterday.

_____7. She was counting the ballots during social studies class.

_____8. Hey! That is my seat.

_____9. Will they finish the test on time?

_____10. The diagram was pretty complicated for us.

_____11. He will practice his musical piece soon.

_____12. Reggie saw the awesome sight from the air.

_____13. Her sister is the oldest member of the group.

_____14. Check the score, Tom.

_____15. Will the students be able to find the answer by themselves?

_____16. Are you sure of yourself?

_____17. They slowly carried the couch down the stairs.

_____18. Can you see beyond the hills from the top of the tower?

_____19. Hurray! Our team has finally scored a touchdown.

_____20. The troop had been scattered throughout the woods.

Sentence Parts

Let’s Review Some Stuff!

1. The ___________ is who or what the sentence is about.

2. The ___________ is what the subject is doing or says something about the subject.2

3. Subjects and predicates cannot be in _________________ phrases.

There are four subject complements:

4. Predicate adjectives are adjectives that follow ___________ verbs and go back to ____________the subject.

5. Predicate nominatives are ________ or ___________ that follow ___________ verbs and rename the subject.

6. Direct objects follow ___________ verbs and answer the questions _______________ or _______________.

7. Indirect objects follow ________ verbs the questions ____________,____________,_____________, and __________.

8. You cannot have a(n) ___________ object without a(N) ____________ object.

9. All of the above cannot be in _________________ phrases.

In the following sentences, identify the simple subject, complete subject, simple predicate, and complete predicate just like with DGP. Cross out the prepositional phrases. Circle the direct object and label DO. Circle the indirect object and label IO.

1. Residents by the arena dislike the traffic.

2. The man’s secretary handed him the schedule.

3. Did the school receive new computers this year?

4. Robots are replacing people in some factories.

5. Tyler has been studying piano for the last ten years.

Read the sentences below and identify all subjects, verbs, direct objects, indirect objects, predicate nouns, and predicate adjectives.Example: Will you hand me that book? v s v io do

In the following sentences, underline subject once and the verb twice. Cross out the prepositional phrases. Label the following: PA =Predicate Adjective PN=Predicate Nominative

DO= Direct Object IO= Indirect Object

Remember—a sentence does NOT have to have any subject complements!

1. Mary and Sally are good friends.

2. The teachers and students at our high school appear friendly.

3. Fred did give his teacher a lame excuse about homework.

4. My boss gave a raise to my coworker and me.

5. The hotdog tasted bad.

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6. The little boys sang their parents a cute song.

7. Our agreement has always sounded like a good idea.

8. Swimming at the high school level is my favorite sport.

9. Mom wants us to come visit for her birthday but expects no presents.

Punctuation and Capitalization

Identify the words in the sentence that has a capitalization error.

1. Quebec is a canadian province located north of the U.S. border.A. canadian B. province C. north D. border

2. Jack Means has lived at 267 Stanton ave. for most of his life.

A. ave. B. Means C. his D. Jack

Identify the total number of underlined words that have capitalization errors.

1. The student asked, “how many times did columbus go to the New world.A. one B. two C. three D. four

4. Bill Clinton has been a President of the United States for many years.

A. one B. two C. three D. four

Identify the letter above the part of the sentence that must be changed in either capitalization or punctuation to make the sentence correct.

A. B. C. D.

5. Mr. Krenshaw, / a renowned journalist, / was seated next to deacon Powers / at the funeral.

A. B. C. D.

6. This day was, / I believe, / very important for the allies / victory over Germany.

A. B. C. D.

7. Herbie, / a rat who lost his hearing, / scurried inside the piano/ when the Jazz music played.

A. B. C. D.

8. George Lucas’s movie, / Return of / The Jedi, / was a rousing hit in the theaters.

Literature: Regionalism, Realism, Naturalism Notes1. Which of the following were reasons for the emergence of the Realism paradigm?

A. The Civil WarB. Urbanization and Industrialization

C. Emerging middle classD. All of the above

2. Which of the following would NOT be a characteristic of Realism? A. Life is driven by fate.B. Tells the stories of everyday people

C. Plots relate to fantasy.D. Natural language is used.

3. Which of the following are characteristics of Regionalism?A. Dialect B. Customs

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C. Topography D. All of the above4. Due to the influence of Darwin’s theory of natural selection and Freud’s psychology, which of the following was a belief about the control mankind has over his/her life?

A. Mankind is able to control his/her life completely. B. Nature controls mankind to a small extent. C. Man is controlled by their heredity (genes/DNA) and their environment. D. All of the above.

5. For what reason(s) was pessimism developing during Naturalism?A. Civil WarB. ReconstructionC. Colonialism

D. Both A and BE. None of the above

6. Which of the following are characteristics that describe Naturalistic writing? A. Coldly scientificB. Chaotic

C. Morally frailD. All of the above

7. Regionalism, Realism, and Naturalism are intertwined.A. TrueB. False

8. Why is Josephine afraid to tell Mrs. Mallard that her husband died?A. Mrs. Mallard has a mental problem.B. Mrs. Mallard has a heart condition.C. Mrs. Mallard is expecting a baby. D. Mrs. Mallard had been planning to leave her husband.

9.What is a major theme of Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour?”A. Personal freedomB. Open marriageC. Sadness of being a widowD. Loss of love

10. Whom does Mrs. Mallard believe she will live for when she thinks her husband has been killed?A. For Mr. Mallard’s memoryB. For her sister JosephineC. For her husband’s best friend Mr. RichardsD. For herself

11. What happens toward the end of “The Story of an Hour” that changes the entire story?A. Richards says he loves Mrs. Mallard.B. Mr. Mallard walks through the door.C. Josephine goes down the stairs. D. Mrs. Mallard goes downstairs.

12. Louise Mallard’s first reaction to the news is A. wild weeping. B. hysterical laughter.C. stony silence. D. denial and disbelief.

13. Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony, when the reader knows more than character in the story does?

A. “And yet she had loved him—sometimes.”B. “She was young, with a fair, calm face, whose lines bespoke repression and even certain strength.”C. “When the doctors came they said she had died of heart disease—of joy that kills.” D. “Her pulses beat fast, and the coursing blood warmed and relaxed every inch of her body.”

14. Misinformation about a death resulted because A. two passengers had the same name.

B. Josephine was unstable and spoke too soon.

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C. the man in question was not on the train that crashed.D. the man presumed dead had only been unconscious

“Ain’t I a Woman?”15. Which of the following best describes the speaker’s tone?

A. Bold, passionate, logicalB. Funny, subtleC. Sad, depressedD. None of the above

16. From the speech, what can you understand about the speaker’s life?A. The speaker is likely uneducated. B. The speaker is likely religious. C. The speaker has not lived a life of luxury. D. All of the above

17. What is the effect of the rhetorical question, “Where did your Christ come from?”A. People can automatically answer that Christ came from Mary, who was a woman. B. This makes the people wonder where Christ really did come from. C. This makes the people think of the Jews who had long been in bondage and slaves. D. There is no effect of the rhetorical question.

18. What is the effect of the speaker describing herself as “old Sojourner”?A. There is no effect; it is just her nickname. B. It helps to characterize her as being wise and experienced.C. It makes her seem like she is a senile, old woman who is out of touch with the world.D. It makes people remember that she is old enough to be their grandmother.

“A Rose for Emily”19. What even clarifies information about the smell that comes from Emily’s house?

A. Her father has died. B. The taxes are set aside. C. Homer Barron disappears. D. She dies and is buried.

20. What does Emily do after the death of her father?A. She denies that he has died.B. She welcomes people into her home.C. She sprinkles lime around the house.D. She begins to teach china painting.

21. Which word best describes the attitude of the town toward Emily?A. AmusedB. ForgetfulC. UncaringD. Pitying

22. Why does the town think it is a disgrace for Emily to consider marrying Homer Barron?A. He is much older than she is.B. He is much poorer than she is.C. He is much younger than she is.D. He is of a different class than she is.

23. Why were the people glad that only the house and the belongings inside were left to Miss Emily after her father’s death?

A. The house was worth a lot of money.B. The people of Jefferson were gossips.C. She had suddenly become more of a commoner like them.

24. To influence the development of her character, Emily’s father —

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A. drives off suitors and prevents her from marryingB. refuses to allow her to use the family nameC. forces her to work in the family businessD. forgets to leave anything to her in his will

25. The narrator generalizes about people by saying that “we knew that with nothing left, she would have to cling to that which had robbed her, as people will.” Miss Emily’s behavior supports this generalization because she —

A. refuses to pay her taxesB. gains a lot of weightC. goes out with Homer BarronD. refuses to admit that her father is dead

26. In his speech, Faulkner says that “the human heart in conflict with itself” is the only thing worth writing is about. “A Rose for Emily” portrays the human heart in conflict with itself by showing that Emily —

A. Felt both love and hate for Homer BarronB. Performed all her actions with an aristocratic sense of surenessC. Kept the same black servant throughout her lifeD. Was a Grierson through and through

“Richard Cory”27. The major contrast in “Richard Cory” is that between

A. Summer and winterB. Thoughts and deeds

C. Happiness and despairD. Appearance and reality

28. What is the most important aspect of the townspeople’s attitude toward life?A. PassivityB. Cheerfulness

C. EnvyD. Hopefulness

39. The end of the poem reveals that the townspeople’s envy of Richard Cory wasA. ShallowB. Insincere

C. DangerousD. Unjustified

30. The basic irony in the poem is that a wealthy, enviable gentlemenA. is detested by ordinary peopleB. finds nothing to live for

C. doesn’t understand human sufferingD. won’t talk to his neighbors

31. Richard Cory’s eventual fateA. results from business failuresB. was predictable, given his everyday behavior

C. shows his underlying villainyD. comes as a surprise to the townspeople

32. The final mystery of Richard Cory’s life revolves aroundA. what unspeakable sadness he kept hiddenB how he managed to impress other people

C. why he took frequent strolls into townD. what kind of treasures he had

33. The shift in the poem occurs in which stanza?A. Stanza 1B. Stanza 3

C. Stanza 2D. Stanza 4

34. The tone in the above poem can best be described asA. lighthearted B. sincere

C. detached

D. sensitive“I Hear America Singing”35. In the poem, the songs vary according to the singers’

A. AgesB. Dreams

C. GendersD. Occupations

36. Which of the following is clearly true of most of the workers in the poem?A. They live in cities.B. They work by themselves.

C. They are recent immigrants.D. They work with their hands.

37. The songs and carols that Whitman hears are symbols of

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A. The joy of people living their lives.B. The singing people do while they work.

C. The beauty of America.D. Each individual’s contribution to society.

“Miniver Cheevy”38. Robinson strongly suggests that the romantic view of the past held by Miniver Cheevy was

A. essential. C. illusory.

B. realistic. D. admirable.

39. The references to Priam and Camelot in “Miniver Cheevy” suggest A. historical rulers. C. father-son relationships.

B. mythological or legendary heroic adventures.D. fabulous wealth.

40. You can tell that the speaker thinks that Miniver Cheevy is dishonest with himself when the speakerA. discusses Miniver’s reactions to his friendsB. comments on the clothes that Miniver wearsC. explains that Miniver’s parents scorned himD. describes Miniver’s hypocritical attitude toward money

41. The speaker’s tone towards Cheevy’s desires can best be expressed as:A. Resentful and SuperficialB. Sarcastic and Cruel

C. Sympathetic and UnderstandingD. Shallow and Finicky

“I, Too, Hear America Singing”42. Based on the information in the poem, how can you describe the narrator?

A. A black manB. A servant

C. Someone marginalized and neglected by society

D. All of the above 43. Does the narrator feel that the classic American Dream is within his grasp?

A. Yes, but the narrator does not want the American Dream. B. Yes, and the narrator has already achieved the American Dream. C. No, the narrator believes that the American Dream is not available now but will be in the future.D. No, the narrator knows that the American Dream will never be available to him.

44. What is the significance of the title “I, Too, Sing America”?A. The narrator is stating that he is a part of America, just like those people of other races. B. The title lets the reader know that the narrator is a talented singer. C. The title lets the reader know that the narrator is patriotic. D. The title has no significance and was chosen at random.

45. What type of conflict does the following line best represent?“I am the darker brother. / They send me to eat in the kitchen/”

A. Man vs. selfB. Man vs. nature

C. Man vs. societyD. Man vs. man

“America and I”46.Where is the speaker from originally?

A. ChicagoB. New York

C. SpainD. Russia

47.What is the one thing the narrator wants most from her work?A. To entertain herselfB. To support herself

C. To express herselfD. To challenge herself

48.Why does the author prefer her second job (the sweatshop) to her first job (servant)?A. The second job allows her time to herself. B. The second job increases her standard of living.C. She is not taken advantage of at her second job.D. The second job is more like work she did in Russia.

49.Before immigrating to America, the narrator sees America as which of the following?A. PrisonB. Freedom

C. WildernessD. Money

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50.With her first American wages, the narrator plans to buy which of the following?A. FoodB. Books

C. ClothingD. A typewriter

“We Wear the Mask”51.How can the tone be best described?

A. BitterB. Calm

C. HopefulD. Proud

52.From whom are the people who wear the mask hiding their feelings?A. Themselves onlyB. One another only

C. God onlyD. The world

53.This poem has an extended metaphor. What is the extended metaphor? A. Christ B. the mask

C. clay D. dreams

54.In context of the poem, how do people overcome adversity?A. Continue to wear the mask. B. Persevere despite obstacles

C. Sue those who are causing the adversity D. The adversity cannot be overcome.

“I Sit and Look Out”55.Who is the speaker of the poem?

A. The author of the poem B. A common citizen observing the world

C. A king reflecting on his kingdom D. None of the above

56.Which of the following is an example of alliteration?A. “deeds done” B. “treacherous seducer”

C. “mother misused” D. Both A and C

57.How can the images and tone of the poem be best described?A. ColorfulB. Hopeful

C. ReligiousD. Distressed

58.Which of the following is the LEAST likely reason that the speaker remains silent?

A. The speaker is unaware of the world’s problems.

B. The speaker feels overwhelmed by the world’s problems.

C. The speaker is deeply saddened by the world’s problems.

D. The speaker is baffled by the existence of so much evil in the world.

“Lucinda Matlock”59.Where did Lucinda Matlock live?

A. ChicagoB. Rural area

C. Urban areaD. Russia

60.Where is Matlock as she tells of her life?A. Her death bedB. Her grave

C. Her rocking chairD. Her kitchen

61.Which of the following best describes Matlock’s tone as she describes the events of her life?A. AngryB. Sad

C. DiscontentD. Satisfied

62.Who are the “sons and daughters” that Lucinda Matlock accuses of being degenerate?A. Society’s misfitsB. Those of her children who survived her

C. Younger generations who complain about life

D. Young people who refuse to contribute to society

American Dream Articles63.In the article “American Dream Is Still Alive, but Unrecognized”, the author presents facts and percentages of a poll

concerning the number of people who believe they are living the American Dream. What is the main idea of the article?

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A. The majority of people believe they have fulfilled the aspects of the American Dream.B. The people polled have reached the traditional aspects of the American Dream but do not believe they

have fulfilled the American Dream. C. The American Dream still exists but not for the middle class. D. None of the above

64.In the article “Pope Francis and the American Dream”, what does the Pope call on citizens of The United States of America to do for “all their brothers and sisters”?

A. Defend libertyB. Pursue justice for all

C. Build a future of love for the common good

D. All of the above65. Which of the following is NOT a traditional tenet (belief) of the American Dream?

A. Owning a home B. Receiving a good education

C. Finding a decent job D. Getting married

66. In the article “American Dream Faces Harsh New Reality”, why is it important that the sun is rising on the chair from the Constitutional Convention?

A. The rising of the sun represents the optimism for the future of The United States held by the Founding Fathers.

B. The rising of the sun means that God has favored the new country and will “shine” down upon it. C. It is believed that the sun was actually setting, not rising.D. None of the above

The Great Gatsby67.In what city/state does the story take place?

a. Long Island, New York c. Boston, Massachusettsb. Chicago, Massachusetts d. Los Angeles, California

68.Who is the narrator?a. Jay Gatsby c. Daisy Buchananb. Tom Buchanan d. Nick Carraway

69.The two areas in which the characters live area. East Beach & West Beach c. East Egg & West Eggb. East Sound & West Sound d. East Island & West Island

70.What does Daisy want her daughter to grow up to be?a. a “beautiful little fool” c. a “modern woman of the times”b. an “intelligent, capable woman” d. a “gorgeous little jewel”

71.Who reacts strangely/curiously when Jordan Baker says to Nick that she knows a man named Gatsby?a. Nick himself c. Daisy Buchanan, Tom’s wifeb. Tom Buchanan, Daisy’s husband d. Pammy, Daisy and Tom’s daughter

72.Who telephones Tom at the dinner at his house?a. His wife, Daisy c. The main character, Jay Gatsbyb. The narrator, Nick d. Tom’s “other woman on the side”

73.Who reaches out his/her arms across the water at the end of the chapter?a. Daisy Buchanan c. Jordan Bakerb. Jay Gatsby d. Tom Buchanan

74.What is the “valley of ashes”?A. An area in East Egg where a fire had been many years ago.B. A barren, lower-middle class area separating East Egg from West Egg.C. An industrial zoneD. An imaginary place used as a metaphor for Gatsby’s loneliness

75.Who are Myrtle and George Wilson?A. Myrtle is Tom’s cousin. George is her son. B. George is Tom’s business partner. Myrtle is George’s wife. C. Myrtle is Tom’s mistress. George is Myrtle’s husband.

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D. They are the caretakers of Tom’s estate.

76.What reason did Myrtle give for marrying George Wilson?A. She had to do something to get away from her abusive parents.B. She did it to spite George’s former girlfriendC. She thought he was a gentleman; later she found out differently. D. She didn’t think she would ever find a husband, and she was grateful to him for asking her

77.What kind of parties does Gatsby throw?A. colossal parties for hundreds of wealthy guestsB. nice, quaint little parties for close friends, neighbors and relativesC. entertaining parties that are nice, but not too over the top or flashyD. easy going parties that always end with a hoe-down

78.What kind of people come to Gatsby’s parties?A. The newly rich, the old rich, and anyone else that has moneyB. Only the residents of West EggC. Scholars and intellectuals from area universitiesD. Mostly Gatsby’s business associates

79.How does Nick meet Gatsby?A. Gatsby greets all of his guests in a receiving lineB. They met when Nick wandered into the library where Gatsby was readingC. Jordan Baker introduced themD. Nick asks a man he is talking to where Gatsby is and discovers that he is talking to him

80.Which of the following is not a rumored story about Gatsby?A. He inherited his money from his mother, a French descendant of royaltyB. He killed a manC. He was a German spy during the warD. He was in the American army during the war

81.Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?A. He is the owner of Gatsby’s favorite restaurant in New York. He secretly arranged to have a member of the

mob murdered outside his restaurant.B. He is Jordan Baker’s coach and manager. He thinks Jordan is spending too much time with Nick and not

enough on her golf.C. He is a racketeer, gambler, and business associate of Gatsby’s. He fixed the 1919 World Series.D. He is the president of the company where Nick is working. He wants to bring Gatsby in on a new real estate

deal.82.What does Jordan tell Nick about Daisy, Gatsby, and Tom?

A. They all grew up together in Louisiana. Tom and Gatsby had been best friends until their jealousy about Daisy came between them. Tom doesn’t know that Gatsby lives nearby. Gatsby wants to make sure Nick never invites Daisy and Tom to one of his parties.

B. Gatsby knows Tom through business dealings. He met Daisy recently at a party and wanted to get to know her better.

C. Daisy and Gatsby had had an earlier romance. Her parents wouldn’t let her see him off to war. Then she married Tom and soon found out he had a mistress.

D. Gatsby and Daisy have been seeing each other for a long time. Gatsby offered Tom a large sum of money to divorce Daisy, but Tom refused

83. The time that this story is set in is frequently referred to as theA. Jazz Age

B. Age of ClassicismC. Romantic AgeD. Realism Age

84. For a short time, Gatsby attendedA. CambridgeB. Oxford

C. HeidelbergD. Harvard

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85. When Wilson first learns that Myrtle is unfaithful, he wants to A. Kill herB. Kill her lover

C. Take her far awayD. Divorce her

86. How is Gatsby killed? A. Wilson stabs him while Gatsby lounges on his back lawnB. Tom shoots him in the back as Gatsby tries to leave with DaisyC. Tom accidentally runs Gatsby over with his car and doesn’t stopD. Wilson shoots him while Gatsby lounges in his pool

87. Gatsby’s father isA. Awed and impressed by his son’s successB. Scornful and ashamed of his son’s lifestyleC. Proud of his son, even though he knows all about his underhanded business dealingsD. Dead

88. James Gatz isA. Daisy’s CousinB. Gatsby’s piano player

C. Gatsby’s real nameD. Gatsby’s neighbor

89. Gatsby gets out of a ticket by showing a police officerA. a fifty dollar billB. a card from the police commissioner

C. the damage done to the front fender of his carD. his award medals from the war

90. When Myrtle was killed, the car that hit her belonged to and was driven byA. Belonged to Gatsby; was driven by GatsbyB. Belonged to Tom; was driven by DaisyC. Belonged to Gatsby; was driven by JordanD. Belonged to Gatsby; was driven by Daisy

91. What is significant about the eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg?A. they only watch; they remain distant and uninvolved revealing the same about GodB. they show that God and the rules of morality and religion are dead in modern societyC. both choices “a” and “b”D. none of the above

92. What is most significant about the Valley of Ashes?A. it represents the wasteland that the world is becoming as its morals and values fall apartB. it is the place that connects East and West EggC. it is where George and Myrtle Wilson liveD. it is present day Queens, NY

93. Which of the following is NOT a detail of his past life told by Gatsby to Nick on their way to New York City?A. His family, very wealthy, live on the West Coast.B. He was educated at Oxford.C. He collected rubies.D. He received a war decoration from Montenegro.

94. In chapter 1, what does the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock symbolize for Gatsby?A. Gatsby’s hopes and dreams for the futureB. the end of Daisy’s dockC. an idea that Gatsby thinks he can never achieveD. an obstacle that he must get past

The Harlem RenaissanceHarlem Renaissance Notes95. The Harlem Renaissance could best be described as

A. A blooming of the arts and culture for African AmericansB. A fair held in the honor of African American artists

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C. An event in which African American literature was burned in protestD. The beginning of basketball

96. In what state is Harlem located?

A. IllinoisB. CaliforniaC. New JerseyD. New York

97. How did the Great Migration contribute to the Harlem Renaissance? A. Many African Americans moved from the rural South to escape discrimination.B. Many African Americans moved from the rural South to find better employment.C. Both A and BD. None of the above

98. For what art form was Duke Ellington famous?

A. LiteratureB. PaintingC. MusicD. Dancing

99. At what Harlem hotspot did Duke Ellington perform?

A. The ApolloB. The Cotton ClubC. The Harlem LoungeD. Rockefeller Center

“Harlem” by Langston Hughes100. What topics would Langston Hughes explore in his literature?

A. RaceB. Social justiceC. African American art and cultureD. All of the above

101. Why is the title “Harlem” significant? A. Harlem is a symbol for dreams being deferred.B. Harlem is the capital of New York. C. Harlem is Langston Hughes’s middle name and is about his dreams being deferred.D. It is not significant in any way.

102. To which of the following does Langston Hughes NOT compare a dream deferred?

A. A raisin in the sunB. An off-key songC. Rotten meatD. A heavy load

103. Which word best describes the tone of the poem?

A. Tense and frustratedB. Spiritual and gentleC. Humorous and lightheartedD. Satisfied and calm

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“The Weary Blues” by Langston Hughes104. The speaker describes the singer with “Droning a drowsy syncopated tune, / Rocking back and forth to a mellow

croon.” What mood do these lines create for the reader?A. Happy and energeticB. Sad and tormentedC. Anxious and paranoidD. Calm and mellow

105. The rhythm of the poem also reflects the subject of blues music beyond the words of the poem.A. TrueB. False

106. How does the author convey the sounds of African-American speech?

A. SymbolismB. PersonificationC. DialectD. Metaphors

“My City” by James Weldon Johnson107. How was Johnson an impressive and accomplished figure outside of writing?

A. He wrote “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, which became the “Negro National Anthem”B. He composed hit songs for Broadway musicalsC. He became the first black lawyer in FloridaD. All of the above

108. Readers can tell that the author loves his city just by the title “My City” because he is claiming it as his own.A. TrueB. False

109. What is the speaker’s ultimate question?

A. “How can I move to Manhattan?”B. “What will I miss most when I die?”C. ‘Who loves the city as much as I do?”D. “How can this city be so loud?”

110. How does the imagery change from the octave to the sestet?A. The author uses sports related images and then academic related images.B. The author uses images of a hot summer day and then a bitterly cold winter day.C. The author uses images of nature and then urban images.D. The author uses images of family and then images of individuals.

“If We Must Die” by Claude McKay111. Why was the publication of this poem so important according to literary critics?

A. It started McKay on a pathway to wealth as a writer.B. It was seen as the spark that ignited the Harlem Renaissance.C. It Claude McKay was only ten years old when he wrote the poem. D. It inspired violent retaliation against white violence.

112. Who is the speaker addressing in the poem?A. The elderlyB. Young people who believe they will never dieC. Fellow African Americans who have been persecutedD. Soldiers

113. What animals does the author use as comparisons?14

A. Hogs and dogsB. Lions and ZebrasC. Wolves and rabbitsD. Cats and mice

114. Explain the figurative meaning of the line “And for their thousand blows deal one death-blow.”

A. The line refers to the social injustices.B. The line refers to prejudices.C. The line refers to discrimination.D. All of the above

“Any Human to Another” by Countee Cullen115. Why is Cullen believed to best embody the “New Negro”?

A. He reached both black and white audiences. B. He addressed issues of racism and injustice.C. Both A and BD. None of the above

116. Which of the following lines is the best simile to suggest unity and diversity?A. “Like an arrow / Pierce to the marrow, / Through the fat / And past the bone.”B. “Your grief and mine / Must intertwine / Like sea and river / Be fused and mingle / Diverse yet single”C. “A little tent / pitched in a meadow / of sun and shadow/ all his little own.”D. “Joy may be shy, unique, / Friendly to a few, / Sorrow never scorned to speak/ To any who / Were false or

true.”

117. What does the crown symbolize?

A. A crown of thorns or griefB. A crown of victory and triumphC. Both A and BD. None of the above

118. What is the theme or main message of the poem? A. Humans have many differences, but our grief can unite us all.B. All humans look and act the same.C. Grief is the only important emotion in a human’s life.D. Grief must be carried alone.

119. What is the author’s tone?

A. MelancholyB. JoyfulC. AngryD. Humorous

A Raisin in the Sun

True or False: Determine whether the following statements are true or false. Write A for true and B for false. Letters other than A and B will be counted incorrect. 120. Beneatha wants Mama to use all of the insurance money to finance her education.121. The exposition of a story develops the background of the characters, setting, and plot.122. George Murchison respects Walter’s dream.123. Joseph Asagai believes that black Americans should assimilate into the dominant American culture.

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124. Walter is excited when he learns that Ruth is expecting a baby.125. Beneatha thinks George Murchison is a fool.126. The Youngers are honored that Mr. Lindner wanted to make them an offer.127. Mama says there’s always something left to love in a person.

Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer for each of the following questions. Write the capital letter on your answer sheet. 128. From where does A Raisin in the Sun get its name?

A. a poem by Countee Cullen B. an elegy by John DonneC. a poem by Langston Hughes D. a song by Duke Ellington

129. What is the subject matter of the answer to number 20 above?A. Mystic music B. Dreams deferredC. Living with love D. Timely travel

130. Where does A Raisin in the Sun take place?A. Detroit B. PhiladelphiaC. New York City D. Chicago

131. How could you describe Ruth and Walter’s relationship at the beginning of the play?A.. lighthearted and full of love B. tense; they’re easily frustrated by each otherC. full of pity for one another D. easy going; they joke with each other

132. What does Travis receive from his father before leaving for school?A. a sack lunch B. a new bookC. money D. scrambled eggs

133. How could you describe Walter and Beneatha’s relationship?A. full of respect B. loving and caringC. combative; they often argue/bicker D. full of compassion

134. According to Ruth, why should Beneatha want to be with George?A. he is well-educated B. he is understandingC. he is caring D. he has money

135. According to George Murchison, the heritage of black AmericansA. is not that different from white Americans’ heritageB. is nothing more than a bunch of spirituals and some grass hutsC. really began with the civil rights movementD. is deeply rooted in Africa’s rich cultural history

136. What is Mama’s motive for buying a house in the all-white community of Clybourne Park?A. She wants to obtain the best home for the least amount of money.B. She wants to integrate the neighborhood.C. She wants to prove she is the head of the family.D. She wants to prove that she is not an old-fashioned black woman.

137. How does Mama symbolically make Walter the head of the household?A. She tells him to sign the deed to the house.B. She gives him “control” over the money.

C. She asks him to hold her plant.D. She lets him buy the liquor store.

138. How does Walter first respond to Mr. Lindner’s proposal about the house?A. Walter says he will consider the offer.B. Walter threatens to punch him in the mouth.

C. Walter accepts the offer.D. Walter orders him out of the house.

139. What gifts do Walter, Ruth, and Travis present Mama with?A. new pots and pans B. new towels for their private bathroomB. new pottery D. gardening tools and a huge gardening hat

140. What does Mama’s old plant symbolize?A. hope for the future B. frustration with ghetto lifeC. despair D. preoccupation with the past

141. What is Mama’s immediate reaction to the news of the loss of the money?16

A. She sobs hysterically. B. She begins unpacking.C. She goes into a trance-like state. D. She hits Walter.

142. What is the climax of the play?A. Mama puts a down payment on the house.B. Walter turns down Lindner’s offer.

C. Ruth finds out she’s pregnant.D. Beneatha decides to move to Africa.

143. All of the following are conflicts in the play except:A. Walter and Beneatha disagree on how the money should be spent.B. Walter wants to leave when he gets frustrated and Mama tries to stop him.C. Asagai and Murchison argue over Beneatha.D. Ruth and Walter disagree on whether or not Travis can have money for school.

144. All of the following are themes in the play except:A. Racism B. the quest for the American dreamC. looking for love D. idealism versus realism

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