English FINAL
Quiz by ZAYLIE GONZALES
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- Q1
The function of the adjectives "picturesque" (line 7), quaint" (line 12), and "amusing" (line 17) is primarily to
define the character of the town's leading families
call the supposed modernity of the town into question
discredit the historical relevance of the town
inject comedy into the description of the town
introducing a sense of the town's fanciful residential design
30s - Q2
The main purpose of the repetition of negative diction in lines 21-27 (and with... friends") is to emphasize the difference between the
crowded streets and the empty houses
welcoming homes and the dangerous streets
grand mansions and the small-town setting
aristocracy and the middle class
natural light and artificial light
30s - Q3
Which of the following statements best conveys the effect of the sentences in lines 30-34 "The broad ... paces")?
The exaggerated diction undercuts the danger mentioned in the previous sentence
The adjectives illustrate the benevolence of the wealthy
The parallel structure emphasizes the unity among the townspeople
The candid tone removes blame from the owners of the houses
The imagery reinforces a sense of the vulnerability of the pedestrians
30s - Q4
In relation to the second paragraph (lines 6-40) the third paragraph (lines 41-53) represents a shift from
a detailed description to a philosophical commentary
the town's history to the narrator's own history
an exaggerated satire to a moment of sincere reflection
a primarily realistic account to a fantastical portrayal
a character's perspective to an omniscient narrator's perspective
30s - Q5
The sentence in lines 44-50 ("The daily...conventionalities") reveals that the narrator
condemns the aristocracy
admires self-determination
deplores the town's immorality
tends to be mired in custom
appreciates tradition
30s - Q6
Based on the second and third paragraph (lines 6-53) which of the following can be reasonably inferred regarding the narrator's understanding of individual "character" (line 44)?
Moral virtue depends on rigorous discipline and careful instruction
Not even a rich inner life can compensate for wretched living conditions
The environment that individuals live and work in exerts a subtle but powerful influence on their inner lives
The inner lives of individuals develop independently of the political climate they are born into
It is impossible for individuals to muster sufficient inner strength to overcome political oppression
30s - Q7
The metaphor of "chains" lines 46 and 51) chiefly serves to emphasize the
Power of one's circumstances
Continuity of time
Pull of one's moral beliefs
Limitations of geography
Bonds of history
30s - Q8
In lines 67-69 the statement in parentheses ("bend...hear") most clearly conveys a sense of
mock fear
petty gossip
mild distraction
respect for the dead
awe of powerful men
30s - Q9
In relation to the first sentence (lines 1-5), the remainder of the passage serves primarily to
explore the circumstances that account for the assize-town's great political and social prominence
explain why the assize-town is no longer a popular tourist destination
document the living conditions in the assize-town prior to Tudor
reassure readers that there is nothing disturbing about the history of the assize-town
justify the claim that the visitor would be surprised by the history of the assize-town
30s - Q10
The narrator's perspective throughout the passage might best be described as that of
an enthusiastic investigator
a fantastical storyteller
an interested commentator
a pedantic historian
a former resident
30s - Q11
The poem as a whole is best understood as a
eulogy for a lost age of real work
vindication of the humanity of workers
defense of unusual types of work and workers
plea for work to be less burdensome
celebration of earnest work and workers
30s - Q12
In context, "dallying in the shallows" (line 3) most nearly means
waiting for worthwhile work
hesitating to perform a task
misunderstanding an assignment
pretending to complete a job
lingering over satisfying labor
30s - Q13
In line 5, "that element" refers to both
skill and strength
wind and tides
mud and muck
love and labor
water and work
30s - Q14
In the poem, the term "parlor generals" (line 15) most probably refers to individuals who
view their work obligations as enforced military service
hold forth as experts on work they have never accomplished
behave with unrelenting valor on the on the battlefield
have performed deeds because they sought public praise
have retired from illustrious careers, only to be forgotten
30s - Q15
Which best describes the difference in the way the "people" (lines 1 and 8) are characterized in stanza one versus stanza two?
Rapid movement versus wearied stasis
Measured patience versus hopeless resignation
Supple grace versus undisciplined power
Eager activity versus plodding exertion
Innate enthusiasm versus thoughtful neutrality
30s