More than Reckless Teenagers/Romeo is a Dirtbag Questions 1-5
QUESTION 5
What is the meaning of the figurative phrase hitch your wagon in paragraph 15 of “More Than Reckless Teenagers”?
A. Get married
QUESTION 6
The author of “More Than Reckless Teenagers” includes rhetorical questions in
paragraph 2 to —
C. strengthen her argument by garnering sympathy for Juliet’s perceived flaws
QUESTION 2
Which of the following words best describes the tone of “Theme for English B”?
C. Informal
QUESTION 8
The speaker repeats I guess several times within the poem (lines 17, 25, and 38). This repetition suggests that the speaker is —
D. figuring things out for himself as he writes
QUESTION 2
In lines 6-7 of "The Journey"
though the whole house
began to tremble
Which sentence best describes the effect of the personification in these lines?
B. It stresses how difficult the decision is for the addressee.
Question 1 DOUBLE POINTS!
Identify two claims/arguments made about William Shakespeare’s play The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by the author of “More Than Reckless Teenagers.”
A. Juliet is a realistic young woman who makes rational choices
C. The young couple react to their circumstances in a reasonable manner
QUESTION 8
Which form of evidence does the author of “Romeo Is a Dirtbag” include to support her claim that Romeo may not be a teenager?
C. An explanation of a typical marriage of Shakespeare’s era
QUESTION 4
In line 18 of “Theme for English B,” what is the main effect of the speaker directly addressing Harlem, as if it could hear him?
A. It helps convey his affection for Harlem.
Question 7 DOUBLE POINTS
Which two lines from "Theme for English B" most clearly convey the idea that the speaker is like everyone else?
C. Well, I like to eat, sleep, drink, and be in love (line 21)
D. I like to work, read, learn, and understand life. (line 22)
QUESTION 1
What message is the author of “The Journey” most likely sending to readers?
C. They should choose their own paths through the world.
QUESTION 3 DOUBLE POINTS!
Identify two claims/arguments made about William Shakespeare’s play The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by the author of “Romeo is a dirtbag…”
B. Romeo is a sordid character who takes advantage of a teenage girl
D. The play is only viewed in a romantic way because of modern pop culture
QUESTION 9
Both authors support their claims by —
A. including quotations from Romeo and Juliet
QUESTION 3
How does the setting of Harlem contribute to the theme of the poem?
D. It reinforces racial differences.
QUESTION 6 DOUBLE POINTS!
Label the events in the order in which they happen in the poem. The first event will be
labeled 1, and the last event will be labeled 4.
3. The speaker recognizes that his experiences will be those of an African American.
4. The speaker points out that his experiences connect to all Americans’ experiences.
1. The speaker is assigned to write a page that comes from his true self.
2. The speaker recognizes that the assignment is not an easy one.
QUESTON 3
Read lines 8–9 of “The Journey.”
and you felt the old tug
at your ankles.
The figurative language in these lines suggests that the person being addressed by the speaker of the poem —
A. is tempted to go back to the way she used to do things
QUESTION 2
One way the author of “More Than Reckless Teenagers” develops her claims is by —
A. including lines from the play that highlight the characters’ choices
QUESTION 10
Both authors support their claims with —
B. powerful examples
QUESTION 1 DOUBLE POINTS!
Which statement best summarizes the poem?
B. The speaker thinks about the topic of the paper he was assigned for his English class.
QUESTION 9
Which quotation from the poem best conveys a tone of certainty and confidence?
C. But it will be / a part of you, instructor. (lines 29–30)
QUESTION 4 DOUBLE POINTS!
Which two lines of “The Journey” create images that suggest that the addressee faces obstacles on her journey?
B. though the wind pried / with its stiff fingers / at the very foundations— (lines 14–16)
C. and the road full of fallen / branches and stones. (lines 21–22)
QUESTION 4
The author of “Romeo Is a Dirtbag” alludes to Zeffirelli and Luhrmann in paragraph 10 because —
A. both of them directed versions of Romeo and Juliet
QUESTION 7 TRIPLE POINTS!
Part A
The author’s purpose for writing “Romeo Is a Dirtbag” is to —
PART B Which excerpt from “Romeo Is a Dirtbag” best supports the answer to Part A?
PART A: A. Convince the audience that Romeo and Juliet is not really a love story
PART B:
B. Because if you believe Romeo and Juliet is a romantic tale about teens in true love who are kept apart by feuding parents, you’ve completely missed the point. (paragraph 2)
QUESTION 5 TRIPLE POINTS!
Part A
Which statement best expresses a theme of the poem?
Part B Which two quotes from the poem best support the answer to Part A?
PART A: B. The experiences of African Americans are part of the American experience.
PART B: D. You are white— / yet a part of me, as I am a part of you. / That’s American. (lines 31–33)
E. Sometimes perhaps you don’t want to be a part of me. / Nor do I often want to be a part of you. / But we are, that’s true! (lines 34–36)
QUESTION 10
Which quotation from the poem best supports the theme “Truth is subjective”?
A. And let that page come out of you— / Then, it will be true. (lines 4–5)
QUESTION 5 TRIPLE POINTS!
PART A: How does the author support the idea that travel allows an individual to truly experience life?
PART B: Which excerpt from the selection supports the answer to Part A?
PART A:
B. The author uses visual imagery to describe the locations the addressee has visited.
PART B:
C: "and there was a new voice, / which was slowly / recognized as your own, / that kept you company / as you strode deeper and deeper" (“The Journey,” lines 27–31)