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9. Which two events were major influences on modernist writers? (1
point)the Great Depression and World War I
World War I and World War II
the Great Depression and World War II
the Civil War and World War I

Answer 1

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Answer 2

. Which two events were major influences on modernist writers? (1
point)the Great Depression and World War I
World War I and World War II
the Great Depression and World War II
the Civil War and World War I






10. What makes the narrator in Ernest Hemingway's short story "In Another
Country" believe he is not as heroic as the other soldiers? (1 point)He did
not fence before the war like the major.
He does not want to go to the Cova by himself.
He does not believe the machines are effective.
He did not receive his medals for acts of bravery.








11. What does renaissance mean? (1 point)renewal
recollection
rebirth
reflection






12. In Ralph Ellison’s “The Black Ball,” the narrator of the story stretches
the truth, or lies, several times. What do you think is his motivation for being
so untruthful? (1 point)He often tries to protect those around him as well as
avoid conflict.
He tries to manipulate situations so that he gets what he desires.
He is motivated by greed and tries to move up in society through his lies.
He is driven by anger and tries to seek revenge against society by telling
lies.






13. In Langston Hughes’s short story “Why, You Reckon?” what motivates the
narrator to get involved in a scheme to rob a white person? (1 point)Greed—he
wants to earn more money in order to buy nicer things.
Hunger—he needs the money to buy more food.
Anger—he is angry at the separation of wealth between whites and blacks.
Depression—he feels hopeless and no longer cares about anything.






14. An example of irony in "Mending Wall" is when the speaker of the poem (1
point)tells the boulders not to fall again until their backs are turned.
helps fix the wall even though he does not think a wall is necessary.
points out that his apple trees will never eat his neighbor's pine cones.
complains about hunters who tear apart walls in search of their prey.






15. By titling his story "Babylon Revisited," F. Scott Fitzgerald is
metaphorically comparing which two things? (1 point)an ancient, ruined city
and Charlie's former life of excess
a place of peace and harmony and Charlie's previous marriage
a mythical land and Charlie's quest to get his carefree life back
a fairytale land and Charlie's earlier time spent with his daughter






16. Read the following passage from "In Another Country" by Ernest Hemingway.

"It was cold in the fall in Milan and the dark came very early. Then the
electric lights came on, and it was pleasant along the streets looking in the
windows. There was much game hanging outside the shops, and the snow powdered in
the fur of the foxes and the wind blew their tails."

Which part of the passage is the best example of imagery? (1 point)"It was
cold in the fall in Milan . . ."
". . . the dark came very early."
". . . it was pleasant along the streets . . ."
". . . the snow powdered in the fur of the foxes . . ."






17. Read the following passage from "The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck.

"I'm off my general road, ma'am," he said. "Does this dirt road cut over across
the river to the Los Angeles highway?"

Elisa stood up and shoved the thick scissors in her apron pocket. "Well, yes, it
does, but it winds around and then fords the river. I don't think your team
could pull through the sand."

He replied with some asperity: "It might surprise you what them beasts can pull
through."

The word asperity suggests that the man felt __________ Elisa. (1 point)sorry
for
curious about
insulted by
attracted to






18. Which of the following contributed to the rise of the Harlem Renaissance?
(1 point)the end of World War I
the Stock Market Crash of 1929
the absence of racism in New York
the migration of African Americans to northern cities




For questions 19-23, match the literary term with its correct definition.


19. when a story begins in the middle of the action
(1 point)allegory
aphorism
diction
in medias res
metaphor






20. an author's word choice (1 point)allegory
aphorism
diction
in medias res
metaphor






21. when objects, persons, or objects in a story are used as symbols (1
point)allegory
aphorism
diction
in medias res
metaphor






22. a direct comparison that does not use the words like, as, or than (1
point)allegory
aphorism
diction
in medias res
metaphor






23. a clever statement that communicates a truth (1 point)allegory
aphorism
diction
in medias res
metaphor






24. Read the following passage from "Babylon Revisited" by F. Scott
Fitzgerald.

"I'm delighted," Marion said vehemently. "Now at least you can go into a store
without their assuming you're a millionaire."

What can you infer about Marion's attitude from the fact that she spoke
vehemently? (1 point)She was hesitant to say how she felt.
She felt guilty confessing her true feelings.
She felt strongly about what she was saying.
She was grateful to be able to say how she felt.



Matching

Match the author with the description.


A. Ernest Hemingway
B. John Steinbeck
C. Robert Frost
D. Langston Hughes

25. Summers spent in Pacific Grove, California, influenced the symbolism in
his literature. (1 point)

Answer 3

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