Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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Read the passage from \Animal Farm.Boxer could not get beyond the letter D. He would trace out A, B, C, D, in the dust with his great hoof, and then would stand staring at the letters with his ears back, sometimes shaking his forelock, trying with all his might to remember what came next and never succeeding. On several occasions, indeed, he did learn E, F, G, H, but by the time he knew them, it was always discovered that he had forgotten A, B, C, and D. Finally he decided to be content with the first four letters, and used to write them out once or twice every day to refresh his memory.

A
Boxer learns to write proficiently.
B
Boxer is unable to remember anything.
C
Boxer is committed to learning.
D
Boxer is unable to learn the alphabet.
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What is the best definition of the term values?

A
a person’s religious beliefs
B
personal preferences
C
a person’s unique point of view
D
principles or standards of behavior
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Read the sentence.Sami especially enjoyed the brownies, which were chewy, chocolatey, and jam-packed with crunchy walnuts.Which statement best explains how the underlined clause conveys meaning?

A
It is a noun clause stating what Sami likes about brownies.
B
It is an adverbial clause telling why Sami liked the brownies.
C
It is a relative clause describing the qualities of the brownies.
D
It is an independent clause explaining how brownies are made.
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How does Orwell use satirical techniques to develop the theme that the abuse of language is part of the abuse of power? Select the two options.

A
Orwell uses satirical ridicule when describing the pigs sharing a drink with the humans.
B
Orwell uses situational irony when Napoleon criticizes Mr. Pilkington.
C
Orwell uses satirical reversal when Napoleon and the pigs act against their stated principles.
D
Orwell uses dramatic irony when Napoleon demonstrates government corruption.
E
Orwell uses verbal irony when Animal Farm takes on its original name, The Manor Farm.

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