PLATO ENGLISH 12 SEMESTER 1 END OF
SEMESTER TEST
Read this excerpt from Beowulf.
Then, seeing the sage companions who waited with Hrothgar, watching the deluge,
the tossing waves became murky, and blood stained the mere. Old men,
hoary-haired, spoke about the hero; the warrior would not, they weened, return to
seek their strong master, glad of his conquest. To many, it appeared that the wolf of
the waters had won his life.The ninth hour arrived.
Which of the following words best defines the impression this passage has?
A. Dullness
B: suspense
C. Horror.
D. Sorrow - B. Suspense
Read the following section from Beowulf, in which Unferth, one of Hrothgar's
warriors, approaches him.
Beowulf and Breca struggled on the huge sea-currents, where you sought to
humour your pride by swimming in the ocean. It was sheer stupidity that drove you
both to risk your life on the ocean. From the vainest vaunting adventured your
bodies in care of the waters....In possession of the water, you struggled for seven
nights; he outdid thee in swimming, and in strength excelled thee....The promise
that he gave thee Breca outdid you utterly. The son of Beanstan has successfully
done.Then I warn you that if you compete with Grendel in prowess, you will find
yourself in a less fortunate situation.
Which of the following words best characterizes Unferth's tone?
A. fervent
B. insulting.
, C: ironic
D. Casual - B. Insulting
What stanza pattern is utilized in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
A. Rime Royal.
B. Bob and Wheel.
C. Free Verse
D. Octave and Septet - ANSWER B. Bob and Wheel
What impression does the account of the prioress in the prologue to Chaucer's The
Canterbury Tales convey?
A. She was a pious nun who put religion and God first.
B. She was concerned about the overall well-being of her fellow pilgrims.
C. She aspired to a courtly lifestyle and acted like a court lady rather than a nun.
D. She was not a fashionista or a courtier. - ANSWER C. She aspired to a courtly
existence and behaved more like a court lady than a nun.
In Act II of Hamlet, what does the queen believe caused Hamlet to become insane?
A. The death of his father.
B. the attack of Fortinbras
C. Ophelia committed suicide.
D. Polonius's unintentional murder - ANSWER A. The death of his father.
SEMESTER TEST
Read this excerpt from Beowulf.
Then, seeing the sage companions who waited with Hrothgar, watching the deluge,
the tossing waves became murky, and blood stained the mere. Old men,
hoary-haired, spoke about the hero; the warrior would not, they weened, return to
seek their strong master, glad of his conquest. To many, it appeared that the wolf of
the waters had won his life.The ninth hour arrived.
Which of the following words best defines the impression this passage has?
A. Dullness
B: suspense
C. Horror.
D. Sorrow - B. Suspense
Read the following section from Beowulf, in which Unferth, one of Hrothgar's
warriors, approaches him.
Beowulf and Breca struggled on the huge sea-currents, where you sought to
humour your pride by swimming in the ocean. It was sheer stupidity that drove you
both to risk your life on the ocean. From the vainest vaunting adventured your
bodies in care of the waters....In possession of the water, you struggled for seven
nights; he outdid thee in swimming, and in strength excelled thee....The promise
that he gave thee Breca outdid you utterly. The son of Beanstan has successfully
done.Then I warn you that if you compete with Grendel in prowess, you will find
yourself in a less fortunate situation.
Which of the following words best characterizes Unferth's tone?
A. fervent
B. insulting.
, C: ironic
D. Casual - B. Insulting
What stanza pattern is utilized in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
A. Rime Royal.
B. Bob and Wheel.
C. Free Verse
D. Octave and Septet - ANSWER B. Bob and Wheel
What impression does the account of the prioress in the prologue to Chaucer's The
Canterbury Tales convey?
A. She was a pious nun who put religion and God first.
B. She was concerned about the overall well-being of her fellow pilgrims.
C. She aspired to a courtly lifestyle and acted like a court lady rather than a nun.
D. She was not a fashionista or a courtier. - ANSWER C. She aspired to a courtly
existence and behaved more like a court lady than a nun.
In Act II of Hamlet, what does the queen believe caused Hamlet to become insane?
A. The death of his father.
B. the attack of Fortinbras
C. Ophelia committed suicide.
D. Polonius's unintentional murder - ANSWER A. The death of his father.
