Frederick Douglass
"The Sanctuary of School"
Author's Purpose
Research
Parts of Speech
100
What kind of work does Douglass do for Covey?
He works in the field (as a field hand).
100
"The Sanctuary of School" can be identified as having which type of narration? a. first person b. second person c. third person limited omniscient d. third person omniscient
a. first person
100
What are the three main reasons why an author writes?
To persuade, to inform, to entertain (PIE)
100
Lela wants to find out more information about the life of Robert Frost. Which of these sources would be the most useful for her research? a. www.RobertFrost.com b. www.stonework.com c. www.ancientpoets.com
a. www.RobertFrost.com
100
Read the following sentence: The view from the hotel was breathtaking, and the mountains were the most scenic ones that I'd ever seen. In this sentence, which word is used as a MODIFIER? A. breathtaking B. mountains C. seen
A. breathtaking
200
How does Covey treat Douglass during the first six months that he works for him?
Covey treats Douglass badly and beats him nearly every week.
200
The word "sanctuary" gives what connotation about school? a. positive b. negative c. neutral d. indifferent
a. positive
200
Read the following sentences: They are words that still give me a little thrill of importance all these years later. I did my twelve-year-old best to growl them like a veteran. Ashley most likely uses the word "growl" instead of "say" to suggest that he is A. angry and impatient with the clerk B. uncertain about how to treat older people C. trying to sound older and more experienced
C. trying to sound older and more experienced.
200
Andre is composing a presentation on famous writers from Kenya. Which source would provide him with the most pertinent information? A. The World Atlas B. Who's Who in African Literature C. Wild Beasts of the Congo
B. Who's Who in African Literature
200
Read the following sentence. After becoming intrigued by wild animals in her childhood, Jane Goodall pursued her dream of studying them THROUGHOUT her life. The capitalized word is a A. noun B. preposition C. modifier
B. preposition
300
What does Covey sneakily do while the slaves are working?
He pretends to leave, but instead hides behind the trees and bushes to spy on them while they work.
300
"We are told in a thousand ways that not only are public schools important, but that the children who attend them, the children who need them most, are not important either." What figure of speech is used in the above statement? a. simile b. personification c. metaphor d. hyperbole
d. hyperbole ("We are told in a thousand ways")
300
Jason presents an informal interview with a Chinese medical student who discusses Chinese culture and gives an in-depth explanation of the Chinese practices, beliefs, and concepts. Under what in PIE does this fall under?
I - to inform
300
Jamal is writing a research paper about giant tortoises. Which of the following would most likely contain useful information about the essay? A. a list of all of subspecies of the tortoise B. a book about ways to prevent species from becoming extinct. C. an internet article about the controversy surrounding whaling practices.
A. a list of all of subspecies of the tortoise
300
Read the following sentence. Researchers also point to the human settlement on the Galapagos Islands as another FACTOR contributing to the DECLINE of the GIANT tortoises. Which of the capitalized words is used as a modifier? A. giant B. factor C. decline
A. giant
400
What does Douglass do after Covey beats him on the day he is too sick to work?
He goes to see his real master, Mr. Thomas, and asks him to help/protect him.
400
The statement: "Did you forget to go home last night?" best conveys what type of attitude? a. annoyance b. disgust c. disbelief d. sarcasm
c. disbelief
400
Read the following sentence. Forcibly she walked us the seven long, hilly blocks from our home to school, depositing our defiant tearful faces before the stern principal. The author uses the word "forcibly" to suggest the mother’s A. determination B. exhaustion C. strength
A. determination
400
For her social studies class, Bettina wrote a short report about women who have won the Nobel Peace Prize. Read the introductory paragraph of Bettina's report, “Women Nobel Prize Winners.” Bettina consulted several books while writing her report. What information about the books does NOT have to be recorded in her notes? A. the authors of the books B. the publishers of the books C. the number of pages in each book D. the dates the books were published
C. the number of pages in each book
400
Read the following sentence. I eased PAST, trying to keep my balance in my dehydrated state. The word "past" is used as a A. noun B. verb C. modifier
C. modifier
500
What is the turning point (the wake-up call) in Douglass's life as a slave?
He decides to fight back and beat Covey, instead of letting Covey beat him.
500
Which of the following cannot be inferred from the narrator constantly drawing pictures featuring "a sun in the corner of a blue sky over a nice house with flowers all around it?" a. She is optimistic b. She has a feeling of hopelessness c. She uses painting as means of expressing her anger d. She enjoys interacting with the arts
b. She has a feeling of hopelessness
500
Read the following paragraph: "Her counselor at school had told her to make a list of desirable reasons for staying with each parent before she decided. Why did it work that way anyhow? Who said when parents divorce that children should have to make lists, to decide or choose which parent to hurt more? Had Mr. Johnson ever had to decide anything so catastrophic in his life or was he counseling without experiencing?" Which statement best explains the author's purpose for asking a series of questions? A. to highlight the speaker's decision B. to point out Denae's trusting nature C. to give an answer to Denae's conflict
A. to highlight the speaker's decision
500
Saeed is writing an essay about keeping the Chesapeake Bay clean. Answer the following item. Which sentence from his essay uses information that requires documentation of a source? A. The Chesapeake Bay is not just a beautiful body of water where boats sail and people congregate. B. For example, from 1990 through 1992, 600 million pounds of nitrogen entered Chesapeake Bay from nine rivers. C. 12 A portion of the money the state earns for these plates is donated to a variety of conservation programs.
B. For example, from 1990 through 1992, 600 million pounds of nitrogen entered Chesapeake Bay from nine rivers.
500
Read the following sentence: However, some people argue that if there had been Pinta tortoises left in the wild at the time George was discovered, they would now be bigger and easier to find. The transition word "however" is used to show A. agreement B. similarities C. an alternative
C. an alternative
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