To Lucasta, on Going to the Wars
What argument does the speaker make to justify going to war?
A. He must fight to protect his country.
B. He say he is bored and needs an adventure.
C. He says he has been called to serve by his government.
D. He says he must go because it is the honorable thing to do.
D. He says he must go because it is the honorable thing to do.
According to the speaker, it was a mistake to send the soldiers into battle. Why did the soldiers make the charge, just the same?
A. They were not aware that a mistake had been made.
B. They were trained to do as ordered and die if necessary.
C. They were completely confident in the commander's judgement.
D. They were brave and foolhardy, and did not think they would die.
B. They were trained to do as ordered and die if necessary.
Give an example of a coordinating conjunction?
FANBOYS
Whom is the speaker addressing?
His beloved
Why does the speaker refer to the charge as entering the "valley of Death"?
A. It was a place many soldiers had died before.
B. It was a suicidal charge that few, if any, could survive.
C. It was a dark, dreary valley that depressed the soldiers.
D. It was the name that local residents gave to the battlefield.
B. It was a suicidal charge that few, if any, could survive.
A. for or by
B. in or inside
C. to or toward
D. from or since
C. to or toward
Which of the ideas is expressed most clearly in this poem?
A. Honor creates uncertainty in love.
B. Romantic love will always endure.
C. Love of honor is the highest love.
D. Youthful lovers should remain chaste.
C. Love of honor is the highest love.
In which circumstances would someone be most likely to honor another person?
A. When the other person calls attention to him- or herself
B. When the other person has attacked someone's principles
C. When the other person has obeyed most laws and rules
D. When the other person has done something bold or heroic
D. When the other person has done something bold or heroic
Which sentence contains a coordinating conjunction?
A. One by one, the soldiers began to appear.
B. Even the lowest-ranking soldier was eager to begin.
C. The horses were saddled, but the riders were not ready.
D. The training officer stood before the troops to instruct them.
Why does the speaker most likely describe the "first foe" as a "mistress"?
A. He is pursuing his foe because if he does not, the foe will kill him.
B. He is pursuing his foe to protect his loved one from attack by the enemy.
C. He is pursuing his foe as passionately as he once pursued the one he loved.
D. He is pursuing his foe so the war will end quickly and he can return to his loved one.
He is pursuing his foe as passionately as he once pursued the one he loves.
In which circumstances would a person be most likely to embrace someone or something?
A. when that person meets a loved one
B. when the person fends off an attack
C. when the person declares he will not be forced
D. when that person avoids something embarrassing
A. when that person meets a loved one
What words, phrases, or clauses are connected by the coordinating conjunction?
It was daylight, yet the soldiers slept, unaware that the battle was soon to start.
A. It was daylight...the soldiers slept
B. Unaware...the battle
C. The battle...soon
D. The battle was soon...start
A. It was daylight...the soldiers slept
Which statement best summarizes the main idea of both poems?
A. The willingness to risk all for honor gives one a noble spirit.
B. The glories of battle make the risk of death worthwhile.
C. Going into battle is hardest on the loved ones left behind.
D. War is a life-and-death gamble for everyone involved.
A. The willingness to risk all for honor gives one a noble spirit.
When people can correctly be said to adore someone, which of the following must be true?
A. They consider that person an equal
B. They love and admire that person very much
C. They will lead an army against that person
D. They consider that person to be a dear old friend
B. They love and admire that person very much
Which statement correctly explains the relationships between ideas that the coordinating conjunctions for and so indicate?
A. For indicates a contrast; so indicates a similarity
B. For indicates an addition; so indicates a choice
C. For indicates a reason; so indicates a result
D. For indicates a contrast; so indicates a cause