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This speech conveys all the following messages except that the author--
1. is upset over the attitudes of the times
2. wants equality for all
3. wants to enter politics
4. is knowledgeable of government affairs
Susan B. Anthony cleverly offers the best evidence for her cause by--
1. quoting "We the people" as written in the Constitution
2. opening with "Friends and fellow citizens..."
3. referring to democracy as "an oligarchy of sex"
4. stating that "all men sovereigns, all women subjects"
"Webster, Worcester, and Bouvier all define a citizen to be a person in the United States, entitled to vote and hold office."

In paragraph 5, Anthony cites the common definitions of the word "citizen" in order to--
1. show these authors agree with her position
2. prove she has done her research on the subject
3. use accepted definitions to prove her point
4. illustrate that every citizen is a person of the United States
Anthony's outrage at women's lack of equal rights is most forcefully expressed in which of these statements?
1. The whole people formed the union to secure the blessings of liberty for men and women.
2. To make sex a qualification will result in disfranchisement of one entire half of the people.
3. It is a downright mockery to talk to women of their enjoyment of the blessings of liberty.
4. No state has the right to make any law, or enforce any old law, that shall abridge privileges.
This selection is an example of persuasive argument because it--
1. presents an opposing point of view
2. is written in first-person point of view
3. relates a personal experience
4. refers to a historical document
Susan B. Anthony's speech gains support for her cause by clearly reflecting--
1. her wish to gain personal notoriety
2. her frustration with the white, male attitude
3. her frustration with women who don't wish to vote
4. her wish to make public speeches
Which major American literature theme is captured in this selection?
1. Rebellion and protest
2. Searching for scientific progress
3. Honoring the historical past
4. Disillusionment with self
Which statement best paraphrases lines 11-12 from "To an Athlete Dying Young"?

"And early though the laurel grows
It withers quicker than the rose."
1. Success in early life is almost always overshadowed by success in later life.
2. The older a person gets, the less he or she cares about winning.
3. A laurel wreath lasts longer than a garland of roses.
4. An early victory usually fades away and is forgotten as the victor ages.
In the first two stanzas the carrying home of the athlete "shoulder-high" suggests the idea of--
1. death
2. defeat
3. honor
4. sorrow
Describe the rhyme scheme used by the poet in "To an Athlete Dying Young."
1. abca
2. aabb
3. abba
4. abab
In "To and Athlete Dying Young" the poet inspires a sense of reverence for the deceased athlete by his use of--
1. direct quotations from friends
2. rosemary as a symbol
3. memories of his victory
4. description of his burial
In Houseman's poem, he mentions laurel, which is used in Roman mythology. Which source would prove most useful to understand the Roman mythology mentioned in A. E. Houseman's poetry?
1. The New World Atlas of Ancient Rome
2. Princeton Encyclopedia of Poetry and Poetics
3. The Anatomy of Criticism
4. Classic References in 20th Century English Poetry
Which of these images is not used by the poet to allow the reader to understand a sense of loss?
1. the victory march through town
2. the laurel wreath
3. the gold medal
4. the still-defended challenge-cup
The first stanza contains examples of--
1. paired couplets
2. blank verse
3. internal rhyme
4. free verse
Which line from the poem contains an example of paradox?
The speaker communicates the townspeople's love for the athlete through which lines?
This poem and others like it would most likely be found in which of these sources?
1. Contemporary Literary Criticism
2. The St. Martin's Guide to Writing
3. A Handbook to Poetic Terms
4. The Norton Anthology of Modern Poetry
This selection is best described as--
1. a personal narrative
2. a tall tale
3. an editorial
4. a satire
In the paragraphs about desparados and Billy the Kid, the author achieves most of his effect through the use of--
1. extensive explanation
2. imaginative narration
3. philosophical insights
4. amusing asides
Which of the following is the most important element in this selection?
1. The plot
2. The setting
3. The climax
4. The characterization
When the author compares himself to Marco Polo in the court of Kublai Khan, he is using a historical--
1. allusion
2. argument
3. benchmark
4. misconception
The comparison to Marco Polo in the court of Kublai Khan is intended to make readers feel the--
1. tranquility of the scenery
2. ruggedness of the mountain terrain
3. difference between today's world and the world of 1946
4. author's sense of awe at his new surroundings
In this story, the narrator imagines himself to be--
1. an outsider
2. a hero
3. a caretaker
4. a trickster
In Greek mythology, a centaur is a creature who is half horse and half man. In paragraph 7, the narrator calls his ancestors centaurs. This reference suggests they--
1. were believed to be descended from horses
2. had learned about Greek mythology
3. looked mysterious on horseback
4. were superb horsemen
Which sentence from the selection best reveals the author's attitude toward his subject?
1. "I lived on the southwest corner of the village..."
2. "I had never seen such a pageant...
3. "There was a great dignity to them..."
4. "I was embarked upon the greatest adventure of all..."
Which detail does not contribute to the reader's perception that Jemez Pueblo is an exotic place?
1. "The autumn was in full bloom."
2. "...the sound of the drums in the kiva, and the voice of the village crier..."
3. "The sun cast a golden light upon the adobe walls and the cornfields..."
4. "...of bread baking in the beehive ovens, and of rain in the mountains."
In paragraph 2, the word embodies means--
1. represents
2. narrates
3. forgets
4. encourages
In paragraph 5, the word transcends means--
1. passes through
2. treasures
3. goes beyond
4. amazes
Sebastian shows that Eudora Welty presented Old Phoenix as bird-like by--
1. comparing the purposes of their respective journeys
2. posing questions about birds to the reader
3. discussing the migrating habits of birds
4. using specific descriptive examples from the story
Which is a most likely thesis of this paper?
1. In "A Worn Path," Old Phoenix Jackson symbolizes immortality because she is an elderly person who still undertakes long journeys.
2. "A Worn Path" is by far the most complex and interesting of all Eudora Welty's short stories.
3. Many writers use mythological references to make their stories more interesting.
4. Eudora Welty used allusions to the ancient Egyptian Phoenix myth to deepen the significance of her short story "A Worn Path."
Which question does Sebastian not attempt to answer in this paper?
1. In what ways does the character Old Phoenix Jackson physically resemble a bird?
2. Who originally wrote down the Egyptian myth about the Phoenix bird?
3. For what purpose is Old Phoenix Jackson traveling to the city of Natchez?
4. Why did Eudora Welty use Phoenix as the name for the main character in "A Worn Path"?
Sebastian primarily organized this paper by--
1. listing a sequence of events from a fictional work
2. suggesting several possible solutions to a problem
3. drawing comparisons and supporting them with examples
4. describing the life and personality of a famous author
In order to best appreciate the many levels of the short story "A Worn Path," the reader would need to--
1. be aware of certain facts from Eudora Welty's life
2. know about the Egyptian Phoenix myth
3. know where the city of Natchez is located
4. be familiar with all of Eudora Welty's stories
The reader could best evaluate the accurate use of information in this paper by reading--
1. other Welty stories to see how they are organized
2. the definition of the word "Phoenix" in a dictionary
3. an encyclopedia entry about Eudora Welty
4. the story and the myth that are discussed in the paper
To find out how Eudora Welty used mythology in other stories, the reader should consult the cited source written by--
1. Adrian Phelps
2. Tonya Paton
3. Michael Connors
4. Eudora Welty
If this application were for a job working at a fast-food restaurant, which part would Nadine change?
1. Skills description
2. Applicant's statement
3. Education information
4. Legal specifications
Nadine Beckley's description of her skills, knowledge, and ability answers all of these questions except which one?
1. Do you have experience that might be helpful if you are hired for this position?
2. Is this work something you think you would enjoy?
3. Would you be qualified to handle a medical emergency on the job?
4. Do you have experience interacting with other people in a work environment?
Which question is not asked on the application?
1. What was your major area of study in college?
2. Do you live with your parents?
3. What is your social security number?
4. Do you currently attend high school?
The section entitled PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT USE ONLY is the place where--
1. comments of past employers are written
2. a detailed job description is given
3. the reviewer makes notes about the applicant
4. the applicant signs and dates the document
According to this employment application, no employee can be required to--
1. handle large sums of money
2. submit to a lie detector test
3. lift weights over 30 pounds
4. operate a motor vehicle
The last person to sign the application is the--
1. parent
2. reviewer
3. applicant
4. tester
If the applicant does not have enough room to list all skills and experiences for this job, which of these would be best to do?
1. Attach a full resume to the application form
2. Use a second application form for the "Skills" section only
3. Write in the margins of the application form
4. Attach a plain sheet of paper with applicable skills and experiences

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Multiple-Choice ExerciseContent © 2002 Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education; Permission to Use Granted by VDOE; Author of Activity: Tami Maloney; All rights reserved. No commercial, for-profit use of this material is allowed. E-mail comments and questions to Tami Maloney.

This speech conveys all the following messages except that the author--

Susan B. Anthony cleverly offers the best evidence for her cause by--

"Webster, Worcester, and Bouvier all define a citizen to be a person in the United States, entitled to vote and hold office."In paragraph 5, Anthony cites the common definitions of the word "citizen" in order to--

Anthony's outrage at women's lack of equal rights is most forcefully expressed in which of these statements?

This selection is an example of persuasive argument because it--

Susan B. Anthony's speech gains support for her cause by clearly reflecting--

Which major American literature theme is captured in this selection?

Which statement best paraphrases lines 11-12 from "To an Athlete Dying Young"?"And early though the laurel growsIt withers quicker than the rose."

In the first two stanzas the carrying home of the athlete "shoulder-high" suggests the idea of--

Describe the rhyme scheme used by the poet in "To an Athlete Dying Young."

In "To and Athlete Dying Young" the poet inspires a sense of reverence for the deceased athlete by his use of--

In Houseman's poem, he mentions laurel, which is used in Roman mythology. Which source would prove most useful to understand the Roman mythology mentioned in A. E. Houseman's poetry?

Which of these images is not used by the poet to allow the reader to understand a sense of loss?

The first stanza contains examples of--

Which line from the poem contains an example of paradox?

The speaker communicates the townspeople's love for the athlete through which lines?

This poem and others like it would most likely be found in which of these sources?

This selection is best described as--

In the paragraphs about desparados and Billy the Kid, the author achieves most of his effect through the use of--

Which of the following is the most important element in this selection?

When the author compares himself to Marco Polo in the court of Kublai Khan, he is using a historical--

The comparison to Marco Polo in the court of Kublai Khan is intended to make readers feel the--

In this story, the narrator imagines himself to be--

In Greek mythology, a centaur is a creature who is half horse and half man. In paragraph 7, the narrator calls his ancestors centaurs. This reference suggests they--

Which sentence from the selection best reveals the author's attitude toward his subject?

Which detail does not contribute to the reader's perception that Jemez Pueblo is an exotic place?

In paragraph 2, the word embodies means--

In paragraph 5, the word transcends means--

Sebastian shows that Eudora Welty presented Old Phoenix as bird-like by--

Which is a most likely thesis of this paper?

Which question does Sebastian not attempt to answer in this paper?

Sebastian primarily organized this paper by--

In order to best appreciate the many levels of the short story "A Worn Path," the reader would need to--

The reader could best evaluate the accurate use of information in this paper by reading--

To find out how Eudora Welty used mythology in other stories, the reader should consult the cited source written by--

If this application were for a job working at a fast-food restaurant, which part would Nadine change?

Nadine Beckley's description of her skills, knowledge, and ability answers all of these questions except which one?

Which question is not asked on the application?

The section entitled PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT USE ONLY is the place where--

According to this employment application, no employee can be required to--

The last person to sign the application is the--

If the applicant does not have enough room to list all skills and experiences for this job, which of these would be best to do?

Multiple-Choice Exercise
Content © 2002 Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education; Permission to Use Granted by VDOE; Author of Activity: Tami Maloney; All rights reserved.
No commercial, for-profit use of this material is allowed. E-mail comments and questions to Tami Maloney.

**This speech conveys all the following messages except that the author--**

**Susan B. Anthony cleverly offers the best evidence for her cause by--**

"Webster, Worcester, and Bouvier all define a citizen to be a person in the United States, entitled to vote and hold office."

In paragraph 5, Anthony cites the common definitions of the word "citizen" in order to--

**Anthony's outrage at women's lack of equal rights is most forcefully expressed in which of these statements?**

Which statement best paraphrases lines 11-12 from "To an Athlete Dying Young"?

"And early though the laurel grows
It withers quicker than the rose."

**In Houseman's poem, he mentions laurel, which is used in Roman mythology. Which source would prove most useful to understand the Roman mythology mentioned in A. E. Houseman's poetry?**

**Which of these images is not used by the poet to allow the reader to understand a sense of loss?**

**This poem and others like it would most likely be found in which of these sources?**

**This selection is best described as--**

**In the paragraphs about desparados and Billy the Kid, the author achieves most of his effect through the use of--**

**Which of the following is the most important element in this selection?**

**In Greek mythology, a centaur is a creature who is half horse and half man. In paragraph 7, the narrator calls his ancestors centaurs. This reference suggests they--**

**Which sentence from the selection best reveals the author's attitude toward his subject?**

**Which detail does not contribute to the reader's perception that Jemez Pueblo is an exotic place?**

**Which is a most likely thesis of this paper?**

**Which question does Sebastian not attempt to answer in this paper?**

**In order to best appreciate the many levels of the short story "A Worn Path," the reader would need to--**

**The reader could best evaluate the accurate use of information in this paper by reading--**

**Nadine Beckley's description of her skills, knowledge, and ability answers all of these questions except which one?**

**Which question is not asked on the application?**

**If the applicant does not have enough room to list all skills and experiences for this job, which of these would be best to do?**