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  • Q1
    Which of the following demonstrates correct comma usage with adjectives?
    He had a large, densely packed highly organized bookshelf in his office.
    He had a large, densely packed, highly organized bookshelf in his office.
    He had a, large densely packed highly organized, bookshelf in his office.
    He had a large densely packed, highly organized bookshelf in his office.
    60s
  • Q2
    Which of the following demonstrates correct comma usage when separating elements in a series?
    The rock flew from his hand, skipped across the pond, and sank from sight.
    The rock flew from his hand skipped across the pond and sank from sight.
    The rock, flew from his hand, skipped across the pond, and sank from sight.
    The rock flew from his hand, skipped across the pond and, sank from sight.
    60s
  • Q3
    What is the significance of an Oxford comma?
    It is the type of comma used by individuals in the UK
    It is used to join two dependent clauses
    It is the final comma in a listing of items
    It is used to join a dependent and an independent clause
    60s
  • Q4
    When quotation marks are involved, which of the following demonstrates the correct usage of a comma?
    ''It's going to be gorgeous weather outside today,'' the teacher said.
    ''It's going to be gorgeous weather outside today'', the teacher said.
    Commas are not used with quotation marks.
    ''It's going to be, gorgeous weather outside today'' the teacher said.
    60s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is NOT an example of an introductory word?
    Although
    That
    However
    Since
    60s
  • Q6
    Who is Victor Frankenstein in the novel Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus?
    A modest, retiring doctor, who refuses to participate in schemes of reanimation, out of fear of what it may bring about.
    The monster created by the protagonist.
    A colleague of the protagonist whose work in the field of reanimation is stolen.
    The intelligent, obsessive protagonist, a doctor who causes his own downfall.
    60s
  • Q7
    In Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus which of the following is a character trait of Frankenstein's that ultimately leads to his downfall?
    Independence
    Humility
    Ruthlessness
    Ambition
    60s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is an example of Victor Frankenstein's hubris from the novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus?
    He adopts the monster he creates and becomes a sort of surrogate father to the creature, even though society protests.
    He chases his creation across the Arctic.
    He attempts to reanimate the dead, never pausing to wonder if he has any right to meddle in this, or if he really understands the forces at work.
    He studies ancient, out-of-date philosophers.
    60s
  • Q9
    What is Victor Frankenstein obsessed with in the novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus?
    Reanimating his mother.
    Creating a monster.
    Proving there is life after death.
    Reanimating the dead.
    60s
  • Q10
    All of the following are examples of Victor Frankenstein's obsessiveness from Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus except _____.
    He studies out-of-date physicians and scientists despite the annoyance of his professors.
    He pursues Elizabeth for years until she finally agrees to marry him.
    He refuses to tell the authorities of what his creation has done, instead choosing to relentlessly pursue the creature himself.
    He wholeheartedly pursues his dream of reanimating a human corpse, creating life from death, for years.
    60s

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