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The Bluest Eye
Othello
Chronicle of a Death Foretold
AP Test - Written Responses
AP Test - General Information
100
Who is the author of the novel, The Bluest Eye?
Who is Toni Morrison
100
Who is the author of the play, Othello?
William Shakespeare
100
Who is the author of this novella?
Garcia Marquez
100
What is the HIGHEST passing score and LOWEST passing score?
Highest = 9 Lowest = 5
100
How long is the multiple choice, and about how many questions will you have?
1 hour, and about 55 questions
200
What is the full name of the girl who hates herself so much that she allows Soaphead Church to sexually molest her in order to get "the bluest eye"
Who is Pecola Breedlove.
200
List 2 reason why people object to Desdmona's and Othello's marriage.
His race and his age.
200
Complete the sentence: "This was a matter of __________ not a simple murder of a man"
Honor
200
How long is the written section, and how is responsible for timing you to complete your 3 essays?
2 hours... You are responsible for timing yourself.
200
Are you marked off for questions you get wrong?
No
300
Explain the role AND their treatment of Pecola of each of the following characters: Pauline, Claudia, Cholly, The Townspeople
Paulin: Pecola's mother. She was very mean towards her daughter. Claudia: The young girl Pecola went to live with after she was raped by her father and became pregnant. She was kind Cholly: Pecola's father. He was an alcoholic and accidentally rapped Pecola; thinking she was her mother. Townspeople: Very judgmental of Pecola. Didn't like her because of her family and dark skin.
300
Explain how Iago is, and why he was so upset with Othello.
Iago was "supposed to be Othello's bestfriend" He was upset because Othello did not give him a position (lieutenancy) he felt he deserved.
300
Based on the events of the novella, Who was aware of the impending murder of Santiago? And list 2 reasons why they didn't intervene.
Everyone in the town... answers can vary... (It was a matter of honor, they didn't really people the Twins would follow through with the murder)
300
Question 2 is typically what type of essay?
An Extended Scene
300
If you do not know an answer, it is best to....
Choose the best answer based on move on.
400
What is the definition of "colorism" and explain how it relates to the novel, The Bluest Eye.
Colorism: Treating someone of the same race differently solely based on the hue of their skin (skin color) Asnwers will vary... but must connect the notion of Colorism to the events in the novel,
400
Explain how the following characters can be considered "foils" of each other: Cassio vs. Iago, Desdemona vs. Emilia
Cassio was loyal and honest with Othello and everyone, while Iago was manipulative and dishonest. Desdemona was inexperience in life and with men, while Emilia understood the "nature of man"
400
Who are the following Characters and what role did they play in the death of Santiago Nasar?.... a. Angela Vicario b. Bayardo San Roman c. The Twins d. Pura Viarcio
a. Disgraced ex-wife of Bayardo...She accused Santiago of taking her viriginity (although it was a lie) b. True victim... found out Angela wasn't a virgin, so he returned her home. c. Killed Santiago to uphold their family's honor d. Angela's mother. Told her to lie about not being a virgin and encouraged the murder of Santiago.
400
Provide at least 4 examples of literary techniques and devices?
Answers will vary
400
What is a good "Range Goal" for correct answers on the multiple choice section?
Anything above 30 correct answers
500
Describe what ultimately ended up happening to Pecola, and explain why this may have happened to her.
Answers will vary.
500
What condition was the author, Shakespeare, able to capture that makes his plays "stand the test of time"? (Explain why)
The "human condition". These are emotion that all humans can relate to; no matter their age, race, socio-economic status, etc.
500
Explain why a critic can say that, "culture was truly the murder of Santiago, not the Twins or even Angela."
Answers will vary.
500
Describe the 3 types of essay you will be required to write.
What is Question 1: Literary Analysis (on a poem or two poems) Question 2: Extended Scene Question 3: Respond to a prompt using a text to support your claims
500
What is the HIGHEST overall passing AP Lit Exam score? What is the LOWEST overall passing AP Lit Exam Score?
Highest = 5 Lowest 3