Unit Test Review April 30th
Read this excerpt from a short story.
The set committee had labored for weeks constructing a background to
recreate a 1950s New York City neighborhood. The students in charge of
costumes had scoured thrift shops for well-worn denim and leather. The
cast had rehearsed lines and performed their songs until each member
could recite their part forwards and backwards. But nobody wanted to
perform for an empty house. The only remaining hurdle was the promotion
of the play. As Pine Valley High's first spring production, the student body
would need to be convinced that West Side Story should not be missed.
What complication is introduced in the excerpt?—ANSWER--The students
must work to promote the play.
Read the excerpt from Act II, scene v of Romeo and Juliet.
, Juliet: The clock struck nine when I did send the nurse;
In half an hour she promis'd to return.
Perchance she cannot meet him: that's not so. 5
O! she is lame: love's heralds should be thoughts,
Based on your knowledge of Juliet, why does she become impatient while
waiting for the nurse in this scene?—ANSWER--She is nervous because the
nurse is bringing her big news about Romeo.
Read the paragraph.
As the names were announced, Omar's posture straightened. He nodded
and stifled a smile as his legs bounced a subtle beat beneath his desk. He
closed his eyes briefly, silently willing himself to save his reaction for later.
The underlined words reveal Omar's—ANSWER--pride
Read the excerpt from Act III, scene v of Romeo and Juliet.
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Read this excerpt from a short story.
The set committee had labored for weeks constructing a background to
recreate a 1950s New York City neighborhood. The students in charge of
costumes had scoured thrift shops for well-worn denim and leather. The
cast had rehearsed lines and performed their songs until each member
could recite their part forwards and backwards. But nobody wanted to
perform for an empty house. The only remaining hurdle was the promotion
of the play. As Pine Valley High's first spring production, the student body
would need to be convinced that West Side Story should not be missed.
What complication is introduced in the excerpt?—ANSWER--The students
must work to promote the play.
Read the excerpt from Act II, scene v of Romeo and Juliet.
, Juliet: The clock struck nine when I did send the nurse;
In half an hour she promis'd to return.
Perchance she cannot meet him: that's not so. 5
O! she is lame: love's heralds should be thoughts,
Based on your knowledge of Juliet, why does she become impatient while
waiting for the nurse in this scene?—ANSWER--She is nervous because the
nurse is bringing her big news about Romeo.
Read the paragraph.
As the names were announced, Omar's posture straightened. He nodded
and stifled a smile as his legs bounced a subtle beat beneath his desk. He
closed his eyes briefly, silently willing himself to save his reaction for later.
The underlined words reveal Omar's—ANSWER--pride
Read the excerpt from Act III, scene v of Romeo and Juliet.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
