END OF SEMESTER TEST ENGLISH 10B
Questions and Answers
1.Choose the correct form of the missing words based on the context of
the sentence.
Answer (1) memorable
(2) develop
(3) collectively
(4) characterization
2.The Open Boat-Based on the contextual information provided about
author Stephen Crane, what theme does the last sentence of this excerpt
from his short story 'The Open Boat' likely reflect?
Answer Nature is indifferent to humans.
3.The school arranged for a minibus to all the students to and
from the museum.
Answer transport
4.Realistic Fiction
Answer 1. True to life 2. Dynamic 3. Relate to 4. Daily struggles
5.Read the following excerpt from Kate Chopin's 'The Story of an Hour,' in
which the protagonist, Louise Mallard, is contemplating her life after
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, learning of the death of her husband. Based on the excerpt, what does the
open window come to symbolize for Louise?
Answer Nature; staring out the window helps Louise reconnect with
nature and, in the process, rediscover her family's identity now that
she's without a husband.
6.Which of the following themes are reflected in Kate Chopin's 'The Story
of an Hour'?
Answer freedom and independence.
7.Historical Fiction
Answer (1) realistic (2) fresh light
8.Which detail from 'Behold the Brooklyn Bridge' most clearly
demonstrates the danger of building the bridge?
Answer the sickness of the workers
9.The eager students sought out the approbation of their teacher. Based
on the context of the sentences, which definition most clearly fits the
word approbation?
Answer a favorable opinion about something or someone
10.Which lines in this excerpt from War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells suggest
a future in which humans will inhabit distant planets?
Answer If the Martians can reach Venus, there is no reason to suppose
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Questions and Answers
1.Choose the correct form of the missing words based on the context of
the sentence.
Answer (1) memorable
(2) develop
(3) collectively
(4) characterization
2.The Open Boat-Based on the contextual information provided about
author Stephen Crane, what theme does the last sentence of this excerpt
from his short story 'The Open Boat' likely reflect?
Answer Nature is indifferent to humans.
3.The school arranged for a minibus to all the students to and
from the museum.
Answer transport
4.Realistic Fiction
Answer 1. True to life 2. Dynamic 3. Relate to 4. Daily struggles
5.Read the following excerpt from Kate Chopin's 'The Story of an Hour,' in
which the protagonist, Louise Mallard, is contemplating her life after
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8
, learning of the death of her husband. Based on the excerpt, what does the
open window come to symbolize for Louise?
Answer Nature; staring out the window helps Louise reconnect with
nature and, in the process, rediscover her family's identity now that
she's without a husband.
6.Which of the following themes are reflected in Kate Chopin's 'The Story
of an Hour'?
Answer freedom and independence.
7.Historical Fiction
Answer (1) realistic (2) fresh light
8.Which detail from 'Behold the Brooklyn Bridge' most clearly
demonstrates the danger of building the bridge?
Answer the sickness of the workers
9.The eager students sought out the approbation of their teacher. Based
on the context of the sentences, which definition most clearly fits the
word approbation?
Answer a favorable opinion about something or someone
10.Which lines in this excerpt from War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells suggest
a future in which humans will inhabit distant planets?
Answer If the Martians can reach Venus, there is no reason to suppose
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