Appalachian Trail
Which word best describes the
narrator’s tone in this selection?
A angry
B bitter
C reluctant
D sincere
C Reluctant
Which word best describes how the narrator feels in the last paragraph of the selection?
A hopeful
B jealous
C relieved
D resigned
D resigned
What is the author’s main purpose in writing this selection?
A to warn against the dangers of smoking cigarettes
B to describe the life of a country doctor
C to compare the jobs of rural and city doctors
D to argue for the importance of a good bedside manner
B to describe the life of a country doctor
What word would best describe Dr. Lamar White?
A conscientious
B quick-witted
C reserved
D self-absorbed
A conscientious
The poets’ use of paradoxes such as “microscopic anatomy / of the whale” and “a map of the universe / for microbes” suggests what?
A animal and human characteristics
B largeness and smallness of human ability
C science and English studies
D science and geography studies
B largeness and smallness of human ability
Which word best describes the woman in the selection?
A argumentative
B determined
C reckless
D unrealistic
B determined
The author uses dialogue between the characters to create what?
A dramatic irony
B extended metaphor
C confrontational yet playful mood
D vivid imagery of their home in contrast to the Appalachian Trail
C confrontational yet playful mood
What is the author’s tone in this selection?
A admiration
B amazement
C confusion
D excitement
A admiration
Why did Dr. White have to visit a doctor?
A He had a problem with patients paying.
B He needed to take a trip.
C He wanted a partner.
D He had a problem breathing.
D He had a problem breathing.
How does the poem by Williams relate to the first two stanzas of “Wings”?
A It emphasizes the need for Man to overcome natural limits.
B It focuses attention on the smallest aspects of living things.
C It supports the idea that Man highly values his technological accomplishments.
D It encourages readers to consider the relationship between animal and human life.
C It supports the idea that Man highly values his technological accomplishments
In paragraph 6, what does the sentence “Her eyes follow me, like a cat that is ready to pounce” suggest about the woman?
A She is grateful that the narrator is concerned.
B She is fascinated by the narrator’s opinion.
C She is deliberately tormenting the narrator.
D She is in control of the situation.
D She is in control of the situation.
Which best describes the narrator’s arguments against hiking the Appalachian Trail?
A convincing
B ineffective
C informed
D protective
B ineffective
In paragraph 6, when Mrs. White says, “He’s just an old country doctor and I’m an old country doctor’s wife,” she reveals that she thinks of her role in life as what?
A helper
B innovator
C leader
D observer
A helper
Which best describes the tone of “Wings”?
A awed
B compassionate
C confused
D tense
A awed
6. Holub ends his poem with “This / gives us / wings.” Which best describes what he is celebrating?
A humankind
B microbes
C science
D universe
A humankind
In paragraph 12, the selection reads,
“Say more about the time.” What do the italics indicate?
A The narrator whispers these words to the woman.
B These words are only in the narrator’s mind.
C These words are being spoken by the woman
D The narrator shouts these words at the woman.
B These words are only in the narrator’s mind
Which is the main conflict in this selection?
A person vs. nature
B person vs. society
C person vs. himself
D person vs. person
D person vs. person
What incident is most ironic in this selection?
A Dr. White lives in a small Tennessee town.
B Dr. White is the medical examiner in his county.
C Dr. White administered morphine to a patient.
D Dr. White saw patients while he was ill.
D Dr. White saw patients while he was ill.
Which statement best expresses the theme of “Wings” by Holub?
A Man is insignificant in the larger world.
B Man’s scientific knowledge helps him control the world.
C Man is the only animal who uses technology to fly.
D Man’s natural abilities are more significant than technology.
D Man’s natural abilities are more significant than technology.
Which is the best explanation of
Holub’s series parallel of verbs starting at line 13?
A to repeat similar grammatical structures
B to repeat words for emphasis
C to list man’s scientific knowledge
D to define man’s manual abilities
D to define man’s manual abilities
What is the narrator apologizing for in the last sentence of the selection?
A the pain his feet will endure when hiking the trail
B his mistake in calculating the time the hike will take
C arguing with the woman about hiking the trail
D telling the woman where she can find her backpack
A the pain his feet will endure when hiking the trail
Based on it use in paragraph 10, which BEST matches the definition of "allowances"?
A give someone a sum of money regularly
B a share or portion allotted or granted
C a reduction from a list price or stated price
D the act of allowing something or giving permission
B a share or portion allotted or granted
What is the overall effect of dialogue on this selection?
A It clarifies the author’s argument about the need for more personal medical attention.
B It contributes to the mood of mourning for a lost historical practice.
C It allows readers to see a more personal aspect of Dr. White and his patients.
D It presents opposing points of view about the life of a country doctor.
C It allows readers to see a more personal aspect of Dr. White and his patients.
In comparing lines 2—6, the author switches the order of the words microbe and universe to emphasize which idea?
A the extent of man’s knowledge
B the geography of the universe
C the geography of microbes
D the study of learning
A the extent of man’s knowledge
FINAL JEOPARDY
Team that can name the most standards wins the round
R.1. Inferences/evidence
R.2. Central ideas/themes/summary
R.3. Individuals/events/ideas
R.4. Vocabulary/word choice
R.5. Text structure/organization
R.6. Point of view/purpose
R.7. Content in diverse media
R.8. Arguments/evidence
R.9. Comparison of texts/authors
R.10. Complex text