ACELLUS MID-TERM EXAM UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which answer is the best example of imagery from Saki's "The
Open Window"? - CORRECT ANSWER- "Spent the night in
a newly dug grave with the creatures snarling and grinning and
foaming..."
Based on its etymology, which is the correct use of the word
"piqued"? - CORRECT ANSWER- My dad was piqued by the
dent in the car.
Which sentence incorrectly uses an apostrophe to show
possession? - CORRECT ANSWER- The man who sang
during half-time is Amys' dad.
Which denotation of "solace" has the best connotation for the
sentence below?----The young woman found _______ from the
burning sun as she rested in the shade of the tree. -
CORRECT ANSWER- relief
Which sentence below uses a colon correctly? - CORRECT
ANSWER- It is important to keep healthy habits: eat well,
sleep enough, drink water, and exercise.
, In what way is the word document used in this sentence? -
CORRECT ANSWER- noun - a written or printed paper
Which passage below best reveals the cultural setting of "A
Piece of String"? - CORRECT ANSWER- In the public
square of Goderville there was a crowd, a throng of human
beings and animals
When the theme of a short story is implied - CORRECT
ANSWER- the author uses indirect methods to deliver his
message.
Which of the following passages from "A Great Mistake" helps
to advance the theme that the desire to possess is greater than
the power of fear? - CORRECT ANSWER- His dreams were
of conquest ... presently into his head there came a little plan.
If you were writing that a theme of "The Cactus" is that
"appearance is often different from reality," which passage
would give the best support? - CORRECT ANSWER- He
allowed the imputation to pass without denial.
If you were writing that the theme of "A Piece of String" was
that "people will believe what they want to in spite of truth,"
which passage would give the best support? - CORRECT
ANSWER- And he was stricken to the heart by the injustice of
the suspicion.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Which answer is the best example of imagery from Saki's "The
Open Window"? - CORRECT ANSWER- "Spent the night in
a newly dug grave with the creatures snarling and grinning and
foaming..."
Based on its etymology, which is the correct use of the word
"piqued"? - CORRECT ANSWER- My dad was piqued by the
dent in the car.
Which sentence incorrectly uses an apostrophe to show
possession? - CORRECT ANSWER- The man who sang
during half-time is Amys' dad.
Which denotation of "solace" has the best connotation for the
sentence below?----The young woman found _______ from the
burning sun as she rested in the shade of the tree. -
CORRECT ANSWER- relief
Which sentence below uses a colon correctly? - CORRECT
ANSWER- It is important to keep healthy habits: eat well,
sleep enough, drink water, and exercise.
, In what way is the word document used in this sentence? -
CORRECT ANSWER- noun - a written or printed paper
Which passage below best reveals the cultural setting of "A
Piece of String"? - CORRECT ANSWER- In the public
square of Goderville there was a crowd, a throng of human
beings and animals
When the theme of a short story is implied - CORRECT
ANSWER- the author uses indirect methods to deliver his
message.
Which of the following passages from "A Great Mistake" helps
to advance the theme that the desire to possess is greater than
the power of fear? - CORRECT ANSWER- His dreams were
of conquest ... presently into his head there came a little plan.
If you were writing that a theme of "The Cactus" is that
"appearance is often different from reality," which passage
would give the best support? - CORRECT ANSWER- He
allowed the imputation to pass without denial.
If you were writing that the theme of "A Piece of String" was
that "people will believe what they want to in spite of truth,"
which passage would give the best support? - CORRECT
ANSWER- And he was stricken to the heart by the injustice of
the suspicion.
