English 11a - Unit One Exam Questions
With All Correct & Verified Answers
Read this passage from Walden by Henry David Thoreau.
The greater part of what my neighbors call good I believe in my soul to be bad, and if I repent of
anything, it is very likely to be my good behavior. What demon possessed me that I behaved so well?
Which option most effectively explains the meaning of the figure of speech used in this passage?
Correct answer-Thoreau regrets conforming to the expectations of others.
Read the sentence.
The former senator fell to the floor in gratitude when he received the news that he was nominated
to serve as Secretary of Defense.
The phrase fell to the floor is _[blank]_.
Which response most effectively completes the sentence? Correct answer-an instance of
hyperbole
What evidence from "Street Farmer" supports the inference that Will Allen is always looking for ways
to expand urban gardening? Correct answer-"As Allen can't help reminding us, with a mischievous
smile, 'Chicago has 77,000 vacant lots.'"
Which passage from "Street Farmer" contains an allusion? Correct answer-If inside the greenhouse
was Eden, outdoors was, as Allen explained on a drive through the neighborhood, "a food desert."
What is a central idea in "Street Farmer"? Correct answer-Food and animal waste can be
repurposed to benefit people and the environment.
Read this passage from "Street Farmer."
"Creating soil from waste is what I enjoy most," he said. "Anyone can grow food."What does Allen
actually mean when he states, "Anyone can grow food"? Correct answer-He believes his work is
unique in the agricultural field and requires great expertise.
Which passages from "Street Farmer" contain figurative language?
Select all that apply. Correct answer-"I'd run my experiments over and over and over—just like an
athlete operates."
The farmers in training hung on every word.
What evidence from "Street Farmer" supports the idea that urban gardening generates employment
opportunities?
Select all that apply. Correct answer-"And in May, the Kellogg Foundation gave Allen $400,000 to
create jobs in urban agriculture."
"Without microbe- and nutrient-rich worm castings ... he couldn't employ scores of people, some
from the nearby housing project ..."
With All Correct & Verified Answers
Read this passage from Walden by Henry David Thoreau.
The greater part of what my neighbors call good I believe in my soul to be bad, and if I repent of
anything, it is very likely to be my good behavior. What demon possessed me that I behaved so well?
Which option most effectively explains the meaning of the figure of speech used in this passage?
Correct answer-Thoreau regrets conforming to the expectations of others.
Read the sentence.
The former senator fell to the floor in gratitude when he received the news that he was nominated
to serve as Secretary of Defense.
The phrase fell to the floor is _[blank]_.
Which response most effectively completes the sentence? Correct answer-an instance of
hyperbole
What evidence from "Street Farmer" supports the inference that Will Allen is always looking for ways
to expand urban gardening? Correct answer-"As Allen can't help reminding us, with a mischievous
smile, 'Chicago has 77,000 vacant lots.'"
Which passage from "Street Farmer" contains an allusion? Correct answer-If inside the greenhouse
was Eden, outdoors was, as Allen explained on a drive through the neighborhood, "a food desert."
What is a central idea in "Street Farmer"? Correct answer-Food and animal waste can be
repurposed to benefit people and the environment.
Read this passage from "Street Farmer."
"Creating soil from waste is what I enjoy most," he said. "Anyone can grow food."What does Allen
actually mean when he states, "Anyone can grow food"? Correct answer-He believes his work is
unique in the agricultural field and requires great expertise.
Which passages from "Street Farmer" contain figurative language?
Select all that apply. Correct answer-"I'd run my experiments over and over and over—just like an
athlete operates."
The farmers in training hung on every word.
What evidence from "Street Farmer" supports the idea that urban gardening generates employment
opportunities?
Select all that apply. Correct answer-"And in May, the Kellogg Foundation gave Allen $400,000 to
create jobs in urban agriculture."
"Without microbe- and nutrient-rich worm castings ... he couldn't employ scores of people, some
from the nearby housing project ..."
