"The Evolution of Communication"
Part A: What is the central idea of the passage?
a. Communication has evolved significantly, impacting how we connect and share information.
b. The history of communication is unimportant.
c. Digital communication is the only important form of communication.
d. The printing press was the most important invention in communication history.
Part B: Which detail from the passage best supports the central idea in Part A?
a. "The invention of writing systems marked a major milestone." (Paragraph 1)
b. "Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and quantum computing promise to further transform communication." (Paragraph 6)
c. "The invention of the internet in the late 20th century marked the beginning of the digital age." (Paragraph 4)
d. "The printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century, was a game-changer." (Paragraph 3)
Part A
a. Communication has evolved significantly, impacting how we connect and share information.
Part B
c. "The invention of the internet in the late 20th century marked the beginning of the digital age." (Paragraph 4)
Part A: Use the following lines from the passage to answer the question below.
"Demetrius has your love, Egeus. Let me have Hermia's love. You can marry Demetrius yourself."
What does Lysander's response to Egeus reveal about his character?
A. He is respectful and obedient.
B. He is indifferent and passive.
C. He is supportive and agreeable.
D. He is defiant and assertive.
Part B: Which line from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
a. "Demetrius has your love, Egeus. Let me have Hermia's love."
b. "You can marry Demetrius yourself."
c. "This man has charmed my daughter with poems and gifts."
d. "He has stolen her heart and made her disobedient to me."
Part A
D. He is defiant and assertive.
Part B
b. "You can marry Demetrius yourself."
Part A: What is the theme of Mary Oliver’s poem “The Journey”?
A. The struggle to find one’s own path.
B. The importance of listening to others.
C. The beauty of nature.
D. The difficulty of physical journeys.
Part B: Which line from the poem best supports the theme of Part A?
A. "One day, you finally knew what you had to do, and began," (Lines 1 and 2)
B. "Though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice—" (Lines 3-5)
C. "But little by little, as you left their voices behind," (Lines 23-24)
D. "Determined to save the only life you could save." (Lines 35-36)
Part A: A. The struggle to find one’s own path.
Part B: D. "Determined to save the only life you could save." (Lines 35-36)
Using the Source: "The Evolution of Communication"
Part A: What does the word "democratizing" mean as used in paragraph 2?
A. Limiting access to
B. Controlling the spread of
C. Making available to all
D. Restricting information
Part B: Which phrase from paragraph 2 best helps to understand the meaning of "democratizing"?
A. "... saw an explosion of literature…"
B. "...fostering the spread of ideas"
C. "...enabled the mass production…"
D. "...increased availability of printed works."
Part A: C. Making available to all
Part B: B. "...fostering the spread of ideas"
Using Source 1: “The Evolution of Communication”
Part A: What tone is conveyed through the phrase “explosion of literature” in “The Evolution of Communication”?
A. Critical
B. Optimistic
C. Neutral
D. Nostalgic
Part B: Which line from the passage best supports this tone?
A. “The invention of writing systems marked a major milestone.”
B. “The printing press enabled the mass production of books.”
C. “...saw an explosion of literature, science, and art…”
D. “The internet marked the beginning of the digital age.”
Part A: B. Optimistic
Part B: C. “...saw an explosion of literature, science, and art…”
Part A: How does the paragraph about the printing press contribute to the development of the passage's ideas?
a. It introduces the concept of digital communication.
b. It highlights a significant historical advancement in communication.
c. It discusses the negative impacts of technological advancements.
d. It explains the future of communication technologies.
Part B: Which sentence from the paragraph best supports the answer to Part A?
a. “Today, digital communication tools such as email, social media, and instant messaging have become integral parts of our daily lives.” (Paragraph 4)
b. "It enabled the mass production of books and other printed materials..." (Paragraph 2)
c. "The development of paper and ink further revolutionized communication…" (Paragraph 1)
d. "The printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century, was a game-changer." (Paragraph 2)
Part A
b. It highlights a significant historical advancement in communication.
Part B
d. "The printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century, was a game-changer." (Paragraph 2)
Part A: What is the central conflict presented by Egeus in this scene?
A. Egeus wants Hermia to become queen.
B. Egeus wants his daughter to marry Demetrius, but she loves Lysander.
C. Egeus wants his daughter to become a poet.
D. Egeus wants to punish Lysander.
Part B: Which line from the passage best supports the central conflict?
A. “This man has charmed my daughter with poems and gifts.”
B. “You can marry Demetrius yourself.”
C. “He has stolen her heart and made her disobedient to me.”
D. “Hermia is mine, and I give her to Demetrius.”
Part A: B. Egeus wants his daughter to marry Demetrius, but she loves Lysander.
Part B: D. “Hermia is mine, and I give her to Demetrius.”
Part A: What is the central message of “The Journey”?
A. The importance of listening to others
B. The beauty of nature
C. The struggle for personal independence
D. The challenges of physical travel
Part B: Which line from the poem best supports this central message?
A. “Though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice—” (Lines 3-5)
B. “Though their melancholy was terrible.” (Lines 17 and 18)
C. “But little by little, as you left their voices behind,” (Lines 23-24)
D. “Determined to save the only life you could save.” (Lines 35-36)
Part A: C. The struggle for personal independence
Part B: D. “Determined to save the only life you could save.” (Lines 35-36)
Using the Source: A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
Part A: What does “disobedient” mean as used in Egeus’s speech?
A. Respectful
B. Obedient
C. Loyal
D. Defiant
Part B: Which line from the passage best helps to understand the meaning of "disobedient"?
A. "This man has charmed my daughter with poems and gifts."
B. "He has sung to her at night and given her tokens of love."
C. "He has stolen her heart and made her disobedient to me."
D. "She must marry Demetrius or face death, as our law says."
Part A: D. Defiant
Part B: C. "He has stolen her heart and made her disobedient to me."
Part A: What is the effect of the metaphor “pushing the boundaries of what is possible” in “The Evolution of Communication”?
A. It highlights the limits of modern technology.
B. It suggests a sense of endless possibility.
C. It downplays the importance of digital tools.
D. It focuses on the dangers of technological growth.
Part B: Which line from the passage best supports this effect?
A. “The internet marked the beginning of the digital age."
B. “The printing press enabled the mass production of books.”
C. “Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and quantum computing promise to further transform communication.”
D. “The development of paper and ink further revolutionized communication.”
Part A: B. It suggests a sense of endless possibility.
Part B: C. “Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and quantum computing promise to further transform communication.”
Which invention revolutionized the mass production of books and spread of ideas in the 15th century?
A. Telegraph
B. The printing press
C. The internet
D. The telephone
B. The printing press
Part A: What can be inferred about Hermia’s character based on Egeus’s speech?
A. She is obedient and submissive.
B. She is independent and strong-willed.
C. She is indifferent to her father’s wishes.
D. She is loyal to Demetrius.
Part B: Which line from the passage best supports this inference?
A. “This man has charmed my daughter with poems and gifts.”
B. “He has sung to her at night and given her tokens of love.”
C. “She must marry Demetrius or face death, as our law says.”
D. “He has stolen her heart and made her disobedient to me.”
Part A: B. She is independent and strong-willed.
Part B: D. “He has stolen her heart and made her disobedient to me.”
Part A: What is the author’s purpose in writing “The Journey”?
A. To entertain the reader with a story of adventure
B. To warn against listening to others
C. To inspire personal growth and independence
D. To describe a physical journey
Part B: Which line from the poem best supports this purpose?
A. “Though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice—” (Lines 3-5)
B. “Though the whole house began to tremble” (Lines 6 and 7)
C. “But little by little, as you left their voices behind,” (Lines 23-24)
D. “Determined to save the only life you could save.” (Lines 35-36)
Part A: C. To inspire personal growth and independence
Part B: D. “Determined to save the only life you could save.” (Lines 35-36)
Part A: What does the word “melancholy” mean as used in “The Journey” by Mary Oliver?
A. Joyful
B. Confusing
C. Gloomy and sad
D. Encouraging
Part B: Which line from the poem best supports the meaning of “melancholy”?
A. “Though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice—”
B. “Though their melancholy was terrible.”
C. “The whole house began to tremble.”
D. “Determined to save the only life you could save.”
Part A: C. Gloomy and sad
Part B: B. “Though their melancholy was terrible.”
Part A: What is the effect of the word “tremble” in the line “The whole house began to tremble” from “The Journey”?
A. It creates a sense of stability.
B. It highlights the beauty of nature.
C. It suggests a quiet, peaceful setting.
D. It emphasizes fear and instability.
Part B: Which line from the poem best supports this effect?
A. “Though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice—”
B. “Though their melancholy was terrible.”
C. “The whole house began to tremble.”
D. “Determined to save the only life you could save.”
Part A:
D. It emphasizes fear and instability.
Part B:
C. “The whole house began to tremble.”
Part A: What is the main effect of the internet on modern communication?
A. It reduced the need for social interaction.
B. It slowed the spread of information.
C. It created instant, global communication.
D. It replaced all other forms of communication.
Part B: Which detail from the passage best supports this effect?
A. “The printing press enabled the mass production of books.” (Paragraph 2)
B. “The invention of the internet in the late 20th century marked the beginning of the digital age.” (Paragraph 4)
C. “The development of paper and ink further revolutionized communication.” (Paragraph 1)
D. “Today, digital communication tools such as email, social media, and instant messaging have become integral parts of our daily lives.” (Paragraph 4)
Part A: C. It created instant, global communication.
Part B: D. “Today, digital communication tools such as email, social media, and instant messaging have become integral parts of our daily lives.” (Paragraph 4)
Part A: What is the primary theme of the passage from A Midsummer Night’s Dream?
A. The power of love
B. The conflict between individual desires and social expectations
C. The importance of loyalty to family
D. The value of friendship
Part B: Which line from the passage best supports this theme?
A. “This man has charmed my daughter with poems and gifts.”
B. “He has sung to her at night and given her tokens of love.”
C. “She must marry Demetrius or face death, as our law says.”
D. “He has stolen her heart and made her disobedient to me.”
Part A: B. The conflict between individual desires and social expectations
Part B: C. “She must marry Demetrius or face death, as our law says.”
Part A: Which of the following identifies the theme of the poem?
A. The struggle to find one’s own path.
B. The importance of listening to others.
C. The beauty of nature.
D. The difficulty of physical journeys.
Part B: Which line from the poem best supports the theme of Part A?
A. "One day, you finally knew what you had to do, and began," (Lines 1 and 2)
B. "Though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice—" (Lines 3-5)
C. "But little by little, as you left their voices behind," (Lines 23-24)
D. "Determined to save the only life you could save." (Lines 35-36)
Part A: A. The struggle to find one’s own path.
Part B: D. "Determined to save the only life you could save." (Lines 35-36)
Part A: What is the impact of the word “revolutionized” in the context of “The Evolution of Communication”?
A. It suggests a gradual change.
B. It implies a minor improvement.
C. It emphasizes a dramatic transformation.
D. It downplays the significance of the change.
Part B: Which line from the passage best supports this impact?
A. “The invention of writing systems marked a major milestone.”
B. “The development of paper and ink further revolutionized communication.”
C. “The printing press enabled the mass production of books.”
D. “These platforms enable us to connect with others instantly.”
Part A: C. It emphasizes a dramatic transformation.
Part B: B. “The development of paper and ink further revolutionized communication.”
Part A: What tone is conveyed by the phrase “stiff fingers” in “The Journey”?
A. Gentle and comforting
B. Hesitant and unsure
C. Harsh and forceful
D. Soft and supportive
Part B: Which line from the poem best supports this tone?
A. “Though their melancholy was terrible.”
B. “Though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice—”
C. “Determined to save the only life you could save.”
D. “Though the wind pried with its stiff fingers at the very foundations.”
Part A: C. Harsh and forceful
Part B: D. “Though the wind pried with its stiff fingers at the very foundations.”
Part A: What does the passage suggest about the future of communication?
A. Communication will return to more primitive methods.
B. Technology will continue to transform communication.
C. Face-to-face communication will become the norm again.
D. The digital age is coming to an end.
Part B: Which line from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “The invention of the internet in the late 20th century marked the beginning of the digital age.” (Paragraph 4)
B. “The development of paper and ink further revolutionized communication.” (Paragraph 1)
C. “Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and quantum computing promise to further transform communication.” (Paragraph 5)
D. “Communication has evolved significantly over the centuries.” (Paragraph 1)
Part A: B. Technology will continue to transform communication.
Part B: C. “Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and quantum computing promise to further transform communication.” (Paragraph 5)
Part A: What does Egeus’s attitude toward Hermia reveal about his character?
A. He is compassionate and understanding.
B. He is controlling and demanding.
C. He is indifferent and detached.
D. He is forgiving and patient.
Part B: Which line from the passage best supports this characterization?
A. “This man has charmed my daughter with poems and gifts.”
B. “He has sung to her at night and given her tokens of love.”
C. “She must marry Demetrius or face death, as our law says.”
D. “Demetrius has your love, Egeus.”
Part A: B. He is controlling and demanding.
Part B: C. “She must marry Demetrius or face death, as our law says.”
Part A: How does the author's choice of describing the voices and the journey help develop the speaker's point of view?
A. It highlights the speaker's determination and independence.
B. It shows the speaker's reliance on others.
C. It emphasizes the speaker's confusion and indecision.
D. It reveals the speaker's fear and hesitation.
Part B: Which line from the poem best supports the answer to Part A?
A. "Though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice—" (Lines 3-5)
B. "Though the wind pried with its stiff fingers at the very foundations—" (Lines 14-16)
C. "As you strode deeper and deeper into the world," (Lines 31 and 32)
D. "But you didn’t stop. You knew what you had to do," (Lines 12 and 13)
Part A: A. It highlights the speaker's determination and independence.
Part B: D. "But you didn’t stop. You knew what you had to do," (Lines 12 and 13)
Part A: What is the meaning of the word “transform” as used in the passage from “The Evolution of Communication”?
A. To change dramatically
B. To replace
C. To remove completely
D. To limit
Part B: Which line from the passage best supports this meaning?
A. “The invention of writing systems marked a major milestone.”
B. “Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and quantum computing promise to further transform communication.”
C. “The printing press enabled the mass production of books.”
D. “The development of paper and ink further revolutionized communication.”
Part A: A. To change dramatically
Part B: B. “Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and quantum computing promise to further transform communication.”
Part A: What is the tone of the final lines of “The Journey”?
A. Defeated
B. Triumphant
C. Fearful
D. Uncertain
Part B: Which line from the poem best supports this tone?
A. “Though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice—”
B. “Though their melancholy was terrible.”
C. “But little by little, as you left their voices behind.”
D. “Determined to save the only life you could save.”
Part A: B. Triumphant
Part B: D. “Determined to save the only life you could save.”