Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

Which statement best describes a similarity between the poem "Ellis Island" and the essay "Thanksgiving: A Native American View"?

Which sentence is subjunctive and conditional?

The dramatic structure of Monster

In "Broken Chain,” what happens as a result of Ernie’s denying Alfonso the use of his bike?

What is shown using a medium camera shot in Monster?

Read the excerpt from Monster.PETROCELLISo you’re acquainted with everyone involved in this robbery, is that –BRIGGS Objection! She knows better than that! She knows better than that!JUDGESustained. The jury will disregard the last question. There is no one who was involved in this affair until the jury makes that decision. And yes, Miss Petrocelli, you do know better.

Read the excerpt from "The New Marvel in Photography" by H. J. W. Dam.In all the history of scientific discovery there has never been, perhaps, so general, rapid, and dramatic an effect wrought on the scientific centres of Europe as has followed, in the past four weeks, upon an announcement made to the Würzburg Physico-Medical Society, at their December meeting, by Professor William Konrad Röntgen, professor of physics at the Royal University of Würzburg. The first news which reached London was by telegraph from Vienna to the effect that a Professor Röntgen, until then the possessor of only a local fame in the town mentioned, had discovered a new kind of light, which penetrated and photographed through everything. This news was received with a mild interest, some amusement, and much incredulity; and a week passed. Then, by mail and telegraph, came daily clear indications of the stir which the discovery was making in all the great line of universities between Vienna and Berlin. Then Röntgen's own report arrived, so cool, so business-like, and so truly scientific in character, that it left no doubt either of the truth or of the great importance of the preceding reports. . . .Exactly what kind of a force Professor Röntgen has discovered he does not know. As will be seen below, he declines to call it a new kind of light, or a new form of electricity. He has given it the name of the X rays.

Which sentence is written correctly?

What is a characteristic unique to procedural texts?

How does rereading information in a text help a reader monitor comprehension?

Which excerpt from "Raymond's Run” best shows that Squeaky is protective of her brother?

The purpose of a letter to an editor is

Read the excerpt from "The Invention of the Sewing Machine" by Grace Rogers Cooper.Isaac Singer, whose name is known around the world as a manufacturer of sewing machines, was the eighth child of poor German immigrants. Isaac was born on October 27, 1811, in Pittstown, New York, but most of his early life was spent in Oswego. He worked as a mechanic and cabinetmaker, but acquired an interest in the theater. Under the name of Isaac Merritt, he went to Rochester and became an actor. In 1839, during an absence from the theater, he completed his first invention, a mechanical excavator, which he sold for $2000. With the money Singer organized a theatrical troupe of his own, which he called “The Merritt Players.” When the group failed in Fredericksburg, Ohio, Singer was stranded for lack of funds.

Read the excerpt from "A Poem for My Librarian, Mrs. Long.”She would go to the big library uptown and I now knowHat in hand to ask to borrow so that I might borrow...But she nonetheless brought the booksBack and I held them to my chestClose to my heart

Read the excerpt from The Diary of a Young Girl.Father finally came home around five o'clock, and we called Mr. Kleiman to ask if he could come by that evening. Mr. van Daan left and went to get Miep. Miep arrived and promised to return later that night, taking with her a bag full of shoes, dresses, jackets, underwear and stockings. After that it was quiet in our apartment; none of us felt like eating. It was still hot, and everything was very strange.Which detail from the excerpt reflects the mood of uneasiness and anxiety?

Read the procedural text.Plain Taffy3.5 lbs. white sugar2 cups water1 teaspoon cream of tartarPut the sugar and water in a clean pan. Heat mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until melted. Continue heating to a slow boil.Add the cream of tartar and put a lid on the pan. Allow mixture to boil in this way for ten minutes.Remove the lid and immerse a candy thermometer in the boiling liquid. Boil to 310 degrees. Quickly remove pan from heat and pour contents into oiled frames, tins, or onto a pouring slab.Cut into bars or squares with a knife or taffy cutter while still warm.Allow taffy to cool before eating.

Which sentence is subjunctive but not conditional?

In a group discussion,

Read the sentence.Dancing is becoming a popular hobby.

Read the excerpt from “Raymond's Run.”[My father] can beat me to Amsterdam Avenue with me having a two-fire-hydrant head start and him running with his hands in his pockets and whistling.