Unit 2 Test Remediation

State of the Union

On Freedom - Gibran

Gandhi's Spinning Wheel -McKiernan

My Experiments with Truth - Gandhi

Language and Style

100

What is Franklin D Roosevelt's central claim in his speech?

The most important freedom is freedom of speech.

Citizens have the power to protect their own freedom.

Freedom and morality should be the basis of societies.

The United States must ensure freedom around the world.

Freedom and morality should be the basis of societies.

100

What is the theme of the poem “On Freedom”?

Each person should choose freedom over care and grief.

Everyone should regard being free as their goal in life.

The freedom that most people think they have is not real freedom.

People cannot free themselves from cares imposed by other people.

The freedom that most people think they have is not real freedom.

Everyone should regard being free as their goal in life.

100

What is the main structure of the article by Claire McKiernan?

cause and effect

chronological order

problem and solution

main idea and supporting details

chronological order

100

How does the setting affect Gandhi’s purpose for writing the memoir?

Gandhi’s purpose was to entertain readers with stories about his many struggles in India in the early 1900s.

Gandhi’s purpose was to inform readers about the various conferences happening in India in the early 1900s.

Gandhi’s purpose was to inform readers about the difficulties of independently producing cloth in India in the early 1900s.

Gandhi’s purpose was to persuade readers in the early 1900s of the virtue of wearing Indian-made clothes over British-made clothes.

Gandhi’s purpose was to inform readers about the difficulties of independently producing cloth in India in the early 1900s.

100

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 5 to show correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Change her to our.

Change her to its.

Change her to the.

No change should be made.

Change her to our.

200

Which quotation from the speech best supports the answer to Question 1?

In the future days, which we seek to make secure, we look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms. (paragraph 1)

The first is freedom of speech and expression—everywhere in the world. (paragraph 2)

The world order which we seek is the cooperation of free countries, working together in a friendly, civilized society . . . (paragraph 8)

This nation has placed its destiny in the hands and heads and hearts of its millions of free men and women . . . (paragraph 9)

In the future days, which we seek to make secure, we look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms. (paragraph 1)

200

Which quotation from the poem best supports the answer to the previous question?

You cannot remove it by destroying your law books or by washing the foreheads of your judges, even if you poured the entire sea over them.

you can only be truly free when even the desire for freedom does not become a burden to you, and when you stop seeing freedom as a final goal to achieve.

You will be truly free when your days are filled with care and your nights are not without want and sorrow.

In reality, what you call freedom may be the strongest of these chains,

In reality, what you call freedom may be the strongest of these chains

200

Based on the heading, the reader can reasonably predict that paragraphs 3–4 of the article will —

explain why people in India didn’t know the term khadi

explain what the term khadi means and why it is important

persuade readers living in India to consider wearing a khadi

persuade readers to learn more about the importance of the khadi

explain what the term khadi means and why it is important

200

Which sentence from the memoir includes an example of hyperbole, or overstatement?

The adoption of this practice brought us a world of experience. (paragraph 1)

We did not feel that we could render any service to the country by continuing as agents of Indian spinning mills. (paragraph 1)

But in courage and commonsense she easily surpassed the general run of our educated women. (paragraph 2)

She had a well seasoned constitution, and went about everywhere without an escort. (paragraph 2)

The adoption of this practice brought us a world of experience. (paragraph 1)

200

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 15 to show correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Change I was to anyone was.

Change I was to he was.

Change I was to they were.

No change should be made.

Change I was to they were.

300

What is the significance of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s repetition of the word freedom throughout
his speech?

It proves that the United States is the model for freedom.

It illustrates the importance of faith in achieving freedom.

It emphasizes that freedom is the main goal for society.

It reminds Americans that freedom must be earned.

It emphasizes that freedom is the main goal for society.

300

Which of the following is an example of imagery?

I have seen the freest among you wear their freedom like a heavy chain and a handcuff.

if its links shine in the sunlight and catch your eye.

I have seen the freest among you wear their freedom like a heavy chain and a handcuff.

300

In a text where a problem is presented and then a way to fix it is suggested, which structure is being used?
a. Chronological
b. Problem and solution
c. Ethos
d. Pathos

b. Problem and solution

300

Sentence 1:
"As a doctor with over 20 years of experience, I can assure you that this treatment is safe and effective."

Question: Which rhetorical appeal is being used in this sentence?
a. Ethos
b. Pathos
c. Logos
d. Cause and effect

a. Ethos

300

Sentence 4:
"Each of the students must bring their own pencil to the exam."

Question: What is the correct pronoun to agree with the antecedent "each of the students"?
a. Their
b. His or her
c. Its
d. Theirselves

b. His or her

400

Which quotation illustrates Franklin D. Roosevelt using empathy to appeal to his audience in this speech?

. . . no nation will be in a position to commit an act of physical aggression against any neighbor . . . (paragraph 5)

It is a definite basis for a kind of world attainable in our own time and generation. (paragraph 6)

The world order which we seek is the cooperation of free countries . . . (paragraph 8)

Our support goes to those who struggle to gain those rights or keep them. (paragraph 9)

400

Which of these messages most correctly fits the Roosevelt speech?

Freedom is a dangerous concept.

Freedom and morality are inseparably linked.

Freedom is a complex issue with many contradictions.

Progress has been made in the fight for freedom for all.

Freedom and morality are inseparably linked.

400

5. When an argument is based on facts and data, which rhetorical strategy is being used?
a. Pathos
b. Problem and solution
c. Logos
d. Ethos

c. Logos

400

Sentence 2:
"Statistics show that students who study regularly score 20% higher on exams."

Question: What type of rhetorical appeal is illustrated by this sentence?
a. Ethos
b. Pathos
c. Logos
d. Problem and solution

c. Logos

400

Sentence 5:
"The committee decided that it would present its findings next week."

Question: Is the pronoun "it" correctly used to refer to the antecedent "committee"?
a. Yes, because "committee" is a singular noun.
b. No, it should be "they" because "committee" refers to multiple people.
c. Yes, because "committee" is considered one unit.
d. No, it should be "its" because "committee" is a group.

a. Yes, because "committee" is a singular noun.

500

What is the purpose of Roosevelt’s repetition of the word world throughout his speech?

to show his reluctance to become involved with conflict in other countries

to express his desire to support human rights in other countries

to emphasize the importance of revolutions all over the world

to illustrate the importance of faith all over the world

to express his desire to support human rights in other countries

500

Which of these messages most correctly fits the Gibran poem?

Freedom is a dangerous concept.

Freedom and morality are inseparably linked.

Freedom is a complex issue with many contradictions.

Progress has been made in the fight for freedom for all.

Freedom is a complex issue with many contradictions.

500

Sentence 3:
"Imagine the joy of seeing your child's success after using our educational program."

Question: Which rhetorical appeal is primarily used in this sentence?
a. Ethos
b. Pathos
c. Logos
d. Chronological

b. Pathos

500

"The sky was dark and the wind howled as Tom hurried home, clutching his coat tightly around him. He could feel the first drops of rain starting to fall. As he glanced at the distant lightning, he knew he had to get indoors quickly before the storm intensified."

Question 2: What evidence from the text most strongly suggests that Tom is concerned about being caught in a severe storm?
a. The sky was dark and the wind howled.
b. He clutched his coat tightly around him.
c. He glanced at the distant lightning and hurried home.
d. He could feel the first drops of rain starting to fall.

c. He glanced at the distant lightning and hurried home.

500

"Samantha sat at her desk, surrounded by stacks of books and papers. Her brow was furrowed in concentration as she reviewed her notes for the upcoming exam. Despite the late hour, she continued to study diligently, determined to understand the material thoroughly."

Question 3: Which detail from the text best supports the idea that Samantha is committed to her studies?
a. Samantha sat at her desk.
b. She was surrounded by stacks of books and papers.
c. Her brow was furrowed in concentration.
d. Despite the late hour, she continued to study diligently.

Despite the late hour, she continued to study diligently.