Antigonish
Which phrase the poem best uses imagery to appeal to the reader’s senses?
A upon the stair (line 1)
B last night at three (line 5)
C please don’t slam the door (line 10)
D A little man (line 12)
C please don’t slam the door
What inference can be made about Mr. Nuttel’s character?
A He is highly intelligent.
B He is easily stressed out.
C He is suspicious of others.
D He is eager to meet people.
B He is easily stressed out.
What is the author’s purpose in summarizing the story’s plot in paragraphs 1–4 of
Passage 2?
A to provide additional details to readers
B to analyze the main character for readers
C to give insights into the characters’ actions
D to recount the events before providing analysis
D to recount the events before providing analysis
Choose the phrase that uses correct punctuation for the underlined section of the sentence below.
My mom’s house is haunted—and no one can convince me otherwise.
A haunted: and
B haunted. And
C haunted; and
D correct as is
D correct as is
What is an archetype?
A Facts found in stories
B Common occurrences in poems
C Patterns found in literature
D A place where trolls live
C Patterns found in literature
Which pair of words best describes the tone of Passage 1?
A exhausted and aggravated
B frightened and tense
C hopeful and excited
D stern and authoritative
B frightened and tense
Read the sentence from paragraph 3 of Passage 1.
“I know how it will be,” his sister had said when he was preparing to migrate to this rural retreat; “you will bury yourself down there and not speak to a living soul, and your nerves will be worse than ever from moping. . . .”
The underlined figurative language in this sentence conveys the idea that —
A Mr. Nuttel is likely to get lost on his visit to the countryside
B the people Mr. Nuttel’s sister wants him to meet have died
C the rural area Mr. Nuttel is visiting is populated with unfriendly people
D Mr. Nuttel’s sister believes he will become isolated
D Mr. Nuttel’s sister believes he will become isolated
Read the sentence from paragraph 2 of Passage 2.
When she realizes Nuttel has never met her aunt and knows nothing about her, she explains that it has been three years since Mrs. Sappleton’s “great tragedy,” when her husband and brothers went hunting and never returned, presumably engulfed by a bog (which is similar to sinking in quicksand).
How does adding the suffix -ed to the word engulf change its meaning?
A It changes the verb into a noun.
B It provides the root of the word.
C It creates the past tense form of the verb.
D It gives the word an entirely new meaning.
C It creates the past tense form of the verb.
Choose the phrase that uses correct punctuation for the underlined section of the sentence below.
Every once in a while as she worked on the restoration, she would notice a tool in a different room than where she’d left it or that a stack of paint cans which had been neatly piled in the corner, were now spread throughout the room.
A cans, which had been neatly piled in the corner were
B cans, which had been neatly piled in the corner, were
C cans, which had been, neatly piled in the corner, were
D correct as is
C cans, which had been, neatly piled in the corner, were
The word division comes from the Latin root videre, which means “to separate.” What
is the meaning of the word division in paragraph 4 of Passage 1?
A category of person
B owned property
C fenced-off area
D two-part wall
A category of person
The author builds suspense in stanza two of Passage 1 by —
A using exclamation points to show the narrator’s heightened emotional state
B showing that the man mentioned by the narrator is real
C showing how violent the narrator is when provoked
D using ellipses to highlight the narrator’s actions
A using exclamation points to show the narrator’s heightened emotional state
Which sentence best states a theme of Passage 1?
A Empowering others is wise.
B Inner strength is most important.
C Companionship can be comforting.
D Fear can cause the desire to escape.
D Fear can cause the desire to escape.
20 What is the author’s purpose for discussing social conventions in paragraphs 5 and 6 of Passage 2?
A It provides readers with historical context.
B It gives readers insights into Vera’s character.
C It offers readers clarification on the story’s language.
D It explains to readers why Framton believed the ghost story.
B It gives readers insights into Vera’s character.
Choose the phrase that uses correct punctuation to show a break in thought in the underlined section of the sentence below.
She never thought much of it; until the night she slept in the house for the first time.
A it until;
B it: until
C it—until
D correct as is
C it—until
Read the dictionary entry.
sympathetic \sĭm´pə-thĕt´ĭk\ adj 1. feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy 2. showing approval of or favor toward an idea or action 3. attracting the liking of others 4. relating to an effect which arises in response to a similar action elsewhere
Which definition best matches the meaning of the word sympathetic as it is used in
paragraph 23 of Passage 1?
A Definition 1
B Definition 2
C Definition 3
D Definition 4
A Definition 1
What is the purpose of repeating the phrase go away throughout the poem?
A to give the reader a clue about the ending
B to convey the speaker’s angry mood
C to involve the reader in the poem
D to show the speaker’s uneasiness
D to show the speaker’s uneasiness
Which two lines from Passage 1 are examples of foreshadowing?
A “Do you know many of the people round here?” asked the niece . . . (paragraph 5)
B An undefinable something about the room seemed to suggest masculine habitation. (paragraph 9)
“. . . three years ago to a day, her husband and her two young brothers went off for their day’s shooting . . .” (paragraph 14)
C It was a relief to Framton when the aunt bustled into the room with a whirl of apologies . . . (paragraph 15)
D It was certainly an unfortunate coincidence that he should have paid his visit on this tragic anniversary. (paragraph 19)
B and E
How does the author of Passage 2 portray Vera in paragraphs 7 and 8?
A as crafty and uncaring
B as persistent and unfeeling
C as solemn and adventurous
D as compassionate and soothing
A as crafty and uncaring
Choose the phrase that uses correct punctuation for the underlined section of the sentence below.
Again she laughed the events off.
A Again, she
B Again; she
C Again: she
D correct as is
A Again, she
For the underlined part of the sentence below, choose the word that correctly expresses
the subjunctive mood.
She still suggests that each of her guests sleep with one eye open, though.
A sleeps
B slept
C sleeping
D correct as is
D correct as is
Why would a person pause when reading the phrase Who wasn't there in line 2?
C to show disbelief
Read this sentence from paragraph 14 of Passage 1.
“Do you know, sometimes on still, quiet evenings like this, I almost get a creepy feeling that they will all walk in through that window—”
How does this statement create suspense?
A by inspiring Mr. Nuttel to be concerned for his safety
B by offering Mr. Nuttel an alternative to the day’s events
C by scaring Mr. Nuttel with the idea that the ghosts may appear
D by telling Mr. Nuttel about a recent shooting accident in the area
C by scaring Mr. Nuttel with the idea that the ghosts may appear
How does the author of Twist Ending in a Classic Tale view the story in The Open Window?
A She believes Munro’s story is compelling.
B She thinks Munro used creative language.
C She questions Munro’s motives for writing the story.
D She feels that Munro misrepresented the characters.
A She believes Munro’s story is compelling.
For the underlined part of the sentence below, choose the word that correctly expresses the subjunctive mood.
She simply told the ghost, “I wouldn’t play tricks if I was you.”
A is
B been
C were
D correct as is
C were