Question

can someone help me with this:
Middle East and South Asia II Unit Test

Answer 1

3.
All of the following quotations from "From Behind the Veil" support the story's main idea about the thrill of forbidden love except (1 point)
"A man can be surprised to find himself turning involuntarily towards those figures, wearing long silk gowns, which give them such an enticing and alluring shape, and make the observer yearn to uncover the magic and the secrets which lie beneath them."
"They would walk by without turning their heads, paying no attention to the expressions of flattery which came their way from the gallants, who, after getting as much out of them as a dog gets out of barking at clouds, would give them no further attention."
"There was nothing to stop her from feasting her eyes on him, however, because she knew that the veil covered her face and concealed the overwhelming attraction she felt for him."
"She knew that he was following her, and hastened on her way, trembling with conflicting emotions of joy, fear, and caution."

Answer 2

4.
Read the following paragraph from "From Behind the Veil."
The features of her face were fine, and inspired the beholder with the strongest feelings of awe and worship. She was fearful and breathless, turning from side to side like a timid gazelle. She knew that what she was doing amounted to an unpardonable crime, but drew comfort from one thing—the knowledge that this boy had not seen her before and did not know her. She was having an adventure, nothing more, and she was drawn into it by her youth and by the warm blood which coursed in her veins.
Which word best describes the mood created by these sentences? (1 point)
blissful
enthralled
exhilarated
tender

5.
Read the following sentence from "Wanted: A Town Without a Crazy."

“At this point the loony finished his concert, walked among the tables and after collecting fifty piastres from this one, a lira from that and a "Get outa here!" from others, he left, crestfallen.”

Crestfallen most likely means (1 point)
disappointed.
noisily.
overjoyed.
quickly.

6.
Read the following sentence from "Five Hours to Simla."

"So ardent was their need that [the children] were about to fall out of the open door when they saw their father detaching himself from the knot of passengers and drivers standing in the road and making his way back to them."

Ardent most likely means (1 point)
accurate.
heartfelt.
powerful.
sudden.

7.
Read the following sentence from "Behind the Veil."

"As [Siham] said goodbye [Ihsan] tried to put his arm around her waist, but she rebuffed him sharply."

Rebuffed most likely means (1 point)
scolded.
snubbed.
questioned.
welcomed.
Choose the correct verb form to complete each of the following sentences.

8.
A number of scuba divers ______________ an underwater expedition. (1 point)
plans
was planning
have planned
has planned

9.
June Walters, along with her friend, __________ baked some delicious cakes. (1 point)
have
has
have been
haven't

10.
A team of explorers ___________ the ocean floor. (1 point)
were studying
are studying
have been studying
has been studying

11.
Both light and heat _________ causes of the sofa's fading color. (1 point)
was
were
is
isn't

Answer 3

i really need help with this

Answer 4

@briannaontimeforreal

Answer 5

@Mehek14
@MysticFury

Answer 6

They should help you

Answer 7

nevermind i already got the answers. i just need help with (22. 2. Setting (the time and place in which a literary work takes place) and mood (atmosphere) are important elements in many of these stories. Choose one story and describe some aspects of its setting: where it takes place; what mood is created by the details of weather, place, and time; and how this setting helps to convey the theme of the story.

Answer 8

4. A. blissful or B. enthralled.. leaning more towards A
5. is probably A. disappointed or D. quickly
8. C. have planned
9. A. have
10. anyone of them BUT D. has been studying
11. B. were

Answer 9

well then... that wasted my time XD

Answer 10

Sorry @MysticFury

Answer 11

its fine, i was joking because i had just gotten some of his questions answered then he said nvm he got it

Answer 12

:)

Answer 13

Well, I gave you a medal so you won't be too sad. lol

Answer 14

lol sorry. but can you help me with the last on i posted? @Mysticfury