ENGLISH 9B FINAL EXAM
Read the passage, then answer the questions.
from "The Way of the Bow"
by Paulo Coelho
Part A What techniques does the author primarily employ to build suspense in the text?
Part B Which two pieces of evidence best support the answer to Part A? - Answers-
RIGHT-Developing a mysterious background for a main character and utilizing a
precarious setting.
XXWRONGXX- "'That's why I've been travelling all these days, in order to challenge
him and put an end to a reputation he no longer deserves.'" (paragraph 4)
RIGHT- "'I will do as you ask, but you will have to keep the promise you made, never to
reveal the name of the village where I live.'" (paragraph 17)
In paragraphs 1-4, how does the author's choice to begin the story with a conversation
between the boy and the stranger most impact the story? - Answers- WRONG- by
intriguing readers about Tetsuya's mysterious background
Select two details from paragraphs 4-8 that best reveal the stranger's motivation. -
Answers- RIGHT- }Thats why.... " and "I would simply like to prove that.."
Part A Which words best describe Tetsuya during the first half of the story?
Part B Which two details from the text best support the answer to Part A? - Answers-
Part A RIGHT- alarmed but intrigued
Part B RIGHT- "He turned to see who had come in, but his smile froze when his eyes
fell on the long bag that the stranger was carrying." (paragraph 5) and "Tetsuya had now
stopped working and was observing the stranger with some curiosity." (paragraph 10)
Which statement best reflects how the bridge contributes to the meaning of the story? -
Answers- RIGHT-The difficulty of shooting an arrow from the bridge symbolizes the
mental obstacles one must face in life.
Part A Which statement best represents a theme of the story?
Part B Which detail from the story best supports the answer to Part A? - Answers- Part
A WRONG- Running away from your past only heightens the difficulty you must
ultimately face.
Part B RIGHT- "...remember that a good, accurate shot is very different from one made
with peace in your soul." (paragraph 26)
Which two details from the article most help develop a claim the author makes about
astronaut's use of the ARED device? - Answers- RIGHT- "...came home with more lean
muscle and less fat..." (paragraph 3)
WRONG- "...constantly breaks down and renews itself..." (paragraph 5)
Read the passage, then answer the questions.
from "The Way of the Bow"
by Paulo Coelho
Part A What techniques does the author primarily employ to build suspense in the text?
Part B Which two pieces of evidence best support the answer to Part A? - Answers-
RIGHT-Developing a mysterious background for a main character and utilizing a
precarious setting.
XXWRONGXX- "'That's why I've been travelling all these days, in order to challenge
him and put an end to a reputation he no longer deserves.'" (paragraph 4)
RIGHT- "'I will do as you ask, but you will have to keep the promise you made, never to
reveal the name of the village where I live.'" (paragraph 17)
In paragraphs 1-4, how does the author's choice to begin the story with a conversation
between the boy and the stranger most impact the story? - Answers- WRONG- by
intriguing readers about Tetsuya's mysterious background
Select two details from paragraphs 4-8 that best reveal the stranger's motivation. -
Answers- RIGHT- }Thats why.... " and "I would simply like to prove that.."
Part A Which words best describe Tetsuya during the first half of the story?
Part B Which two details from the text best support the answer to Part A? - Answers-
Part A RIGHT- alarmed but intrigued
Part B RIGHT- "He turned to see who had come in, but his smile froze when his eyes
fell on the long bag that the stranger was carrying." (paragraph 5) and "Tetsuya had now
stopped working and was observing the stranger with some curiosity." (paragraph 10)
Which statement best reflects how the bridge contributes to the meaning of the story? -
Answers- RIGHT-The difficulty of shooting an arrow from the bridge symbolizes the
mental obstacles one must face in life.
Part A Which statement best represents a theme of the story?
Part B Which detail from the story best supports the answer to Part A? - Answers- Part
A WRONG- Running away from your past only heightens the difficulty you must
ultimately face.
Part B RIGHT- "...remember that a good, accurate shot is very different from one made
with peace in your soul." (paragraph 26)
Which two details from the article most help develop a claim the author makes about
astronaut's use of the ARED device? - Answers- RIGHT- "...came home with more lean
muscle and less fat..." (paragraph 3)
WRONG- "...constantly breaks down and renews itself..." (paragraph 5)
