English II Comprehensive Exam

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The Blue Heron

The word “lanced” (line 1) means... *

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b. Colored

c. Streaked

d. varied

a. Wounded

2. The rhyme scheme of the first stanza is... *

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a. aabbccdd.

b. ababccdd.

c. aabcbcdd.

d. aabcbcde.

The main idea in the first stanza is that the heron... *

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a. prefers living in swampy areas.

b. lives in a colourful, vibrant setting.

c. is often difficult to locate.

d. remains still during daylight hours.

“A place of water and weeds” (line 3) is an example of... *

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a. onomatopoeia.

b. simile.

c. alliteration.

d. irony.

In the second stanza, the author repeatedly uses... *

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a. hyperbole.

b. oxymoron.

c. onomatopoeia.

d. simile.

The words, “Smoke-blue he is, and grey” (line 9) contain... *

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d. verbal irony.

a. a reversal of typical word order.

b. persuasive language.

c. chronological order.

The heron is portrayed as being... *

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a. motionless, but with bright, moving eyes.

b. grey as death.

c. doomed to extinction.

d. dull and slow.

The type of writing used in the poem is... *

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b. persuasive.

c. expository.

d. descriptive.

a. personal.

Go for the Gold (Pt 1)

Go for the Gold (Pt 2)

Go for the Gold (pt 3)

Diana Golden found out she had cancer when she was... *

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c. a teenager.

d. an adult.

b. a pre-teen.

a. a toddler.

After having her leg amputated, Diana was back skiing in... *

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a. more than one year.

b. less than six months.

c. more than six months.

d. The passage does not provide that information.

Diana learned to ski on one leg, using... *

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a. regular ski poles.

b. outriggers.

c. crutches.

d. a single ski pole.

Diana earned a spot on the U.S. Disabled Ski Team when she was... *

1 point

a. at Dartmouth.

b. in high school.

c. in elementary school.

d. in middle school.

How did the passage of the “Golden Rule” by the U.S. Ski Association help disabled skiers? *

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c. It allowed disabled skiers to have their own races, separate from non-disabled skiers.

a. It prioritized disabled skiers and permitted them a desirable place in the skiing order on the course.

d. It allowed disabled skiers to get a head start when racing against non-disabled skiers.

b. It allowed disabled skiers to refuse to ski down dangerous courses.

In 1986, Diana won the Beck Award, which is given to the best... *

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a. disabled skier.

b. female skier.

c. US international ski racer

d. disabled athlete.

Diana was named the Female Skier of the Year the year she won... *

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a. the Beck Award.

b. an Olympic gold medal.

c. her first international race.

d. the Saunder’s trophy.

In 1990, Diana... *

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a. won her last race.

b. quit skiing for good.

c. injured her knee.

d. retired from racing.

Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the selection? *

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c. Doctors amputated Diana Golden’s leg after they discovered she had bone cancer.

d. Diana Golden is a success story due to the support she received from family and friend

b. Diana Golden is one of the greatest skiers the United States has ever produced.

a. After losing a leg to cancer, Diana became a champion skier in both disabled and non-disabled events.

Based on what you’ve read, you can conclude that... *

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a. Diana loved to compete.

c. Diana was content to be a top disabled skier.

b. Diana did not want to compete with other disabled skiers.

d. Disabled skiers were not as athletic as non-disabled skiers

Based on what Diana has said, you can predict that she... *

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a. will never ski again.

b. will continue to face obstacles in her life with courage.

c. will begin training so that she can compete in another sport.

d. will coach disabled athletes for the next Olympics.

It is a disadvantage for ski racers to make their runs at the end of the day rather than early because... *

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a. it’s more difficult to see.

b. the course is rough then.

c. the weather gets colder then.

d. it usually begins to rain then.

Which of the following is a statement of opinion rather than fact? *

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a. “It’s what we do with our abilities that matters.”

b. In 1982, Diana entered her first international ski race.

c. After high school, Diana Golden went to Dartmouth College.

d. Diana lobbied to get the USSA to welcome disabled skiers into its regular races.

Which of the following is the BEST summary of the selection? *

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c. After losing a leg to cancer, Diana worked hard to become a champion skier and respected athlete.

b. After losing a leg to cancer, Diana worked hard and was rewarded by winning an Olympic gold medal.

d. After losing a leg to cancer, Diana worked hard to fight for the rights of disabled athletes all over the world.

a. After Diana Golden lost a leg to cancer, she learned to ski on one leg.

Which sentence below correctly restates the following: “Determined not to be left behind, Diana began training with the Dartmouth team.” *

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a. Diana began to train harder so that she would not be kicked off the Dartmouth team.

b. Diana trained with Dartmouth so she wouldn’t finish last in her races.

c. Diana began training so she could make the Dartmouth team.

d. Diana wanted to keep up, so she trained with the Dartmouth team.

The Eyes of Mr. Lovides (Pt 1)

The Eyes of Mr. Lovides (Pt 2)

The Eyes of Mr. Lovides (Pt 3)

The Eyes of Mr. Lovides (Pt 4)

The Eyes of Mr. Lovides (Pt 5)

The Eyes of Mr. Lovides (Pt 6)

The Eyes of Mr. Lovides (Pt 7)

The physical setting for this story is *

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b. An American city.

a. Puerto Rico.

d. City Hall Station.

c. Worcester.

How does Joey find the city when he first arrives? *

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a. It is cruel and unfriendly.

b. It is different and strange.

c. It is big and exciting.

d. It is friendly and open

Where is Joey planning to go as the narrative begins? *

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a. A funeral

b. Back to work

c. A wedding

d. Puerto Rico

What job does Joey first get when he begins to work at the luncheonette? *

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a. Counter Service

b. Chef

c. Cashier

d. Dishwasher

Why is it so important for Joey to keep his first promotion? *

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b. This new job gives him a feeling of pride and self-worth.

c. He knows that without Frank he couldn’t do the job.

a. He needs the money.

d. He is in love with the stenographers and file clerks.

What leads you to believe that Joey and Frank are good friends? *

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a. Frank is Joey’s brother.

b. They are both from Puerto Rico.

c. Frank helps Joey with his dishwashing duties.

d. Frank listens to Joey’s concern and helps him to understand the job.

Why is Joey so rude to one of his regular customers? *

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a. He hates his job.

b. Mr. Lovides yells at him.

c. Frank’s last day is getting closer.

d. He is working overtime.

Why do you think Mr. Lovides promoted Joey for the second time? *

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a. Joey shows he is capable of handing the first counter.

b. Franks puts in a good word for Joey.

c. Mr. Lovides feels sorry for Joey.

d. Joey asks for a promotion.

Who is the protagonist of this short story?

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a. Mr. Lovides

b. Joey

c. Frank

d. Ralph

Clear selection

What is the main conflict type in this short story? *

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a. Person versus Person

b. Person versus Self

c. Person versus Society

d. Person versus Nature

What would be best be labelled as this short story’s climax? *

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b. Mr. Lovides telling Joey he will work the first counter

c. Joey seeing another man behind the second counter

a. The wedding ceremony

d. Joey realizing Mr. Lovides has compassionate eyes

One event that takes place in the rising actions is... *

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a. when readers find out Mr. Lovides’ eyes make Joey afraid.

b. when Joey attends Frank’s wedding.

c. when Joey leaves Puerto Rico.

d. when Joey realizes that Mr. Lovides eyes are gentle and compassionate.

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