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Final Exam S1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is theme? | The overall message an author intends to convey in a text |
| What is a theme in "Interlopers" | It's often harmful to a person's well-being to hold a grudge. |
| How does Ulrich offering Georg wine affect the plot of "The Interlopers"? | It sets up the climax of the story, in which the men decide to end the feud. |
| Define the term "squelch" from "Water Never Hurt a Man". | A soft sucking sound made when pressure is applied to liquid or mud |
| What is a theme in "Water Never Hurt a Man"? | It's important to stand up for one's self. |
| Which detail does the author of “Water Never Hurt a Man” include to demonstrate the theme that a person has the potential to find his/her courage in unique ways. | "John, looking up, was afraid. He did not know what to do, but without warning his hands acted for him, and he struck at the square face with all his might." |
| Read this sentence from "Water Never Hurt a Man." "Between him and the light he caught glimpses of the tow rope, dipped slightly between the team’s heaves, and the roughened water in the canal." Which definition of 'heave' is used in this sentence? | pull |
| Which word best describes the relationship between John and his father at the end of "Water Never Hurt a Man"? | Respectful |
| The climax of "The Most Dangerous Game" | When readers find out that Rainsford has likely killed Zaroff |
| At the beginning of "The Most Dangerous Game," Whitney and Rainsford have a discussion about Shiptrap Island. How does this conversation affect the plot? | The conversation builds tension and foreshadows upcoming events. |
| Based on the following, what is Zaroff's attitude toward Rainsford? " Your brain against mine. Your woodcraft against mine. Your strength and stamina against mine. Outdoor chess! And the stake is not without value, eh?" | Zaroff respects Rainsford and thinks that he will be a worthy opponent. |
| How does Rainsford's decision to hunt with Zaroff advance the plot of “The Most Dangerous Game"? | It advances the main conflict within the story and pushes the story's action/tension forward. |
| What information does the author withhold from readers to create surprise in "The Most Dangerous Game"? | The identity of the victor at the end of the game between Zaroff and Rainsford |
| How does the phrase "a wet umbrella is an accident, a barbarism" contribute to the tone present within "Uses and Abuses of the Umbrella"? | It adds a touch of humor. |
| The author of House on Mango Street chose to setup this novel in a very unique way. Which format did she choose? | Chapters that are short vignettes |
| Definition of the term vignette | a short, well-written sketch or descriptive scene |
| What is a theme present within House on Mango Street? | Everyone has the ability to change circumstances in his/her life that they find difficult/incorrect/poor. |
| How does Esperanza's character develop (change) from the beginning of House on Mango Street to the end? | She realizes that she is stronger than she once gave herself credit for. This pushes her to consider changing her poor circumstances. |
| As it was used in "Marigolds", what does the term furiously mean? | angrily |
| Definition of the term allusion | An indirect reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art |
| What is most often used as source material (to create allusions) by other authors? | The Bible |
| The authors of "The Final Assault" and "The Dream Comes True" would most likely agree on which details? | The climb to the top of Everest was challenging and dangerous. |
| For what reason does Lizabeth destroy Miss Lottie's marigolds in the story "Marigolds"? | They were too beautiful, and they didn't fit in with the rest of the neighborhood. |
| "Marigolds" is a story told using flashbacks. It's told by an adult character who looks back on her childhood. What does the narrator learn as she looks back on some of the decisions she made when she was a young girl? | Lizabeth gains an understanding that Miss Lottie was doing the best with what she had to make beauty in her world. |
| "Which portion of the narrative arc would define the following portion from “The Oasis: Africa”? - Was it the Tuaregs again across our path? But Mohammed, the keen-eyed, shouted joyfully— “The oasis, the oasis! I see the palm-trees.”" | Climax |
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