Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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23

Which elements of epic poetry are shown in this excerpt? Select three options.

A
supernatural elements
B
an invocation of a muse
C
a difficult journey with trials
D
rhyme and repetition of words
E
important historical events
F
a hero showing perseverance
24

Which statement should be revised for a more formal tone?

A
Poseidon, god of the sea, and Athena, goddess of war, fought for the city of Athens. Poseidon threw his spear, which produced the Spring of Acropolis.
B
Amaltheia was kind of like a goat who fed Zeus, which Zeus was really happy about. In fact, he turned the goat’s horn into the horn of plenty.
C
Chronos was the ancient Greek symbol of time. His appearance, a wise old man with a long beard, is similar to a current symbol, Father Time.
D
Sisyphus displeased the gods by disclosing secrets. He found himself forced to roll a heavy stone uphill, only to see it roll back once it reached the peak.
25

Which sentence shows the correct use of a common homophone?

A
I would like to come along with everyone, too.
B
After school, you need to go two the library.
C
We should arrive at the house by to o’clock.
D
Julio bought to many sandwiches and chips.
26

Which event in Amaterasu does the author include to create suspense?

A
As a storm god, Susanowo rules the sea.
B
Amaterasu takes the sun and hides in a cave.
C
The other gods remain cautious as they watch.
D
Amaterasu and peace return to the lands.
27

Which excerpt from The Odyssey demonstrates the importance of loyalty in Greek society?

A
“O Father, all my life like your fameas a fighting man has echoed in my ears”
B
“Suppose Athena’s arm is over us, and Zeusher father’s, must I rack my brains for more?”
C
But when he knew he heardOdysseus’ voice nearby, he did his best to wag his tail
D
Odysseus only shook his head, containingthoughts of bloody work, as he walked on
31

Read the sentence.The canyon, formed by years of erosion, was a breathtaking sight to behold.

A
restrictive phrase
B
nonrestrictive phrase
C
restrictive clause
D
relative clause
32

Read the incomplete poem.I march in time with head held highMy drum beats loud, I feel my prideIt swells my chest, shines in my eye

A
The beat echoes my joy inside.
B
The last time I was here I cried.
C
The parade route is really wide.
D
The drumstick is at my side.
33

Read the excerpt from "VI" by Emily Dickinson."If you were coming in the fall, I'd brush the summer by With half a smile and half a spurn, As housewives do a fly."

A
to suggest the speaker is annoyed
B
to show the speaker cleaning her house
C
to help readers picture the setting
D
to emphasize how quickly time would pass
34

What must writers do when using language taken directly from an outside source? Select three choices.include all footnotes from the original text use quotation marks around the author’s wordscite the source after the direct quotation is usedinclude illustrations or graphics from the original textexplain how the quotation supports their point

A
include all footnotes from the original text
B
use quotation marks around the author’s words
C
cite the source after the direct quotation is used
D
include illustrations or graphics from the original text
E
explain how the quotation supports their point
35

Malcolm is analyzing Emily Dickinson’s poetic style in "We outgrow love like other things".We outgrow love like other thingsAnd put it in the drawer,Till it an antique fashion showsLike costumes grandsires wore.

A
This poem is an example of Dickinson’s unconventional use of punctuation.
B
These lines demonstrate Emily Dickinson’s nontraditional poetic rhythm.
C
Emily Dickinson typically uses figurative language in her poems.
D
Dickinson is known for her imaginative settings in poems such as this.
37

Read the passage from Rain Myths.Near the beginning of life on Earth, Shen Nong, who was the Lord of the Wind, made many journeys over our world. Shen Nong was the second of the Three Sovereigns. The other two Chinese sovereigns were called Fu Xi and Yen Ti. One after another, they helped create civilization and imparted to mankind many skills, lessons, and gifts.

A
Near the beginning of life on Earth, Shen Nong, who was the Lord of the Wind, made many journeys over our world.
B
Shen Nong was the second of the Three Sovereigns.
C
The other two Chinese sovereigns were called Fu Xi and Yen Ti.
D
One after another, they helped create civilization and imparted to mankind many skills, lessons, and gifts.
38

In Rain Myths, what do the titles of the two myths imply about them?

A
that the main characters in the myths have supernatural powers
B
that the purpose of the myths is to explain a natural phenomenon
C
that the main characters in the myths interact with powerful beings
D
that the purpose of the myths is to explain religious beliefs
39

Based on Agamemnon’s and Amphimedon’s speeches in The Odyssey - Amphimedon, how have the characters been changed by their deaths?

A
Both show humility after their deaths.
B
Neither has changed after their deaths.
C
Both show great anger after their deaths.
D
Neither has grown arrogant after their deaths.
40

The Odyssey - Amphimedon shows that Greek society valued loyalty because of the way

A
the suitors treat Penelope.
B
Penelope treats the suitors.
C
Amphimedon treats Agamemnon.
D
Agamemnon treats Amphimedon.

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