Mr. Fornnarino's Honors English 1, Practice Quiz 20
For Questions 1-12, please mark the letter of the correct definition of the given vocabulary word.
obstreperous
(n.) elements
(n.) features
(n.) demeanor
(adj.) unruly
lineaments
(n.) elements
(n.) features
(n.) demeanor
(adj.) unruly
changeling
(n.) divine intervention
(adv.) with honesty
(n.) tension maker
(n.) a substitute
rudiments
(n.) elements
(n.) features
(n.) demeanor
(adj.) unruly
guilelessly
(n.) divine intervention
(adv.) with honesty
(n.) tension maker
(n.) a substitute
tenterhook
(n.) divine intervention
(adv.) with honesty
(n.) tension maker
(n.) a substitute
providence
(n.) divine intervention
(adv.) with honesty
(n.) tension maker
(n.) a substitute
ingenuously
(adj.) tilted
(adj.) similar
(n.) abuse
(adv.) without sophistication
deportment
(n.) elements
(n.) features
(n.) demeanor
(adj.) unruly
analogous
(adj.) tilted
(adj.) similar
(n.) abuse
(adv.) without sophistication
alist
(adj.) tilted
(adj.) similar
(n.) abuse
(adv.) without sophistication
invective
(adj.) tilted
(adj.) similar
(n.) abuse
(adv.) without sophistication
Memories of the writer’s mother _______ the theme of an excerpt from
Earthly Paradise.
is
are
be
was
The enemies she faced ________ the weaknesses and ill health of age.
is
was
were
wasn’t
Which of the following is best rewarded in “Fable for When There’s No Way Out”?
fury
humility
innocence
intelligence
None of the steps __________ me any apprehension now.
cause
causes
causing
to cause
Why does taking the less-traveled road make all of the difference to the speaker in “The Road Not Taken”?
It’s more difficult than the other road.
It indicates an unconventional choice.
It has the appeal of something familiar.
It equates to a mistake that was made.
Why does Scout punch Francis?
He steals her Christmas gift (a rifle).
He tells Uncle Jack that she cussed.
He calls Atticus a “nigger-lover.”
He tells Alexandra she is holding him hostage.
Why, according to Miss Maudie, is it a sin to kill a mockingbird?
They sing.
They nest in corncribs.
They eat pests.
They hide presents in trees.
The incident with _______ proves to Jem and Scout that their father can ________.
Francis; lecture
Boo; defend
Jack; spank
Tim; shoot
Which sentence is written correctly?
“Some dictionaries, such as the "'Webster’s Pocket Dictionary,' have short definitions of words, claimed Phyllis’s brother-in-law."
“Some dictionaries, such as the
Webster’s Pocket Dictionary, have short definitions of words,” claimed Phyllis’s brother-in-law.
“Some dictionaries such as the
Webster’s Pocket Dictionary have short definitions of words” claimed Phyllis’s brother-in-law.
“Some dictionaries, such as the Webster’s Pocket Dictionary, has short definitions of words,” claimed Phyllis’s brother-in-law.
What do the diverging roads and the chick in the shell represent symbolically in “The Road Not Taken” and “Fable for When There’s No Way Out”?
The person choosing between diverging roads in “The Road Not Taken” and the chick in the shell in “Fable for When There’s No Way Out” both represent someone or something making a bad choice.
The diverging roads in “The Road Not Taken” represent fate, and the chick in the shell in “Fable for When There’s No Way Out” represents an animal trying to break out of constraints set by dominant humans seeking to control the animal kingdom.
The diverging roads in “The Road Not Taken” represent the seasons of life, and the chick in the shell in “Fable for When There’s No Way Out” represents someone trying stay in a safe place instead of facing a heartless world.
The diverging roads in “The Road Not Taken” represent a choice in life, and the chick in the shell in “Fable for When There’s No Way Out” represents someone trying to get out or break out of constraints or expectations thrust upon him/her.
Why is Atticus defending Tom Robinson? Atticus tells Scout that if he hadn’t taken the case he “couldn’t even tell you or Jem not to do something again,” (p.100) and his brother, “I just hope that Jem and Scout come to me for their answers instead of listening to the town” (p.117). What is he trying to teach his children, and is he a good father? How does Jem’s affirmation, “ ‘ Atticus is a gentleman, just like me!’” (p. 131) confirm or counter your feelings about the defense attorney as a role model?
Essentially, Atticus is defending Tom Robinson because it is his turn to take a difficult case. He expresses to Scout that he has a lack of support in defending Tom because of the color of this accused man’s skin. His implication to his daughter is that even though he accepts the beliefs of the people of Maycomb, he must reluctantly do his duty. If he were to ignore his duty, he would be setting a poor example for his children. In his mind, disregarding his duty would invalidate his authority as a parent and prevent him from feeling like he can tell his children what to do. He tells his brother that “the jury couldn’t possibly be expected to take Tom Robinson’s word against the Ewells’ ” (p.117). In other words, he has no hope of winning the case. When he then mentions that he hopes Jem and Scout will come to him for answers, it seems that Atticus is not only doing his duty but is also working hard to set a good example for his children. He wants Jem and Scout to understand that doing one's duty is always the right thing to do—even when there is no hope of winning the fight. Atticus surely demonstrates his respect for authority and duty by taking the unpopular task of defending Tom Robinson. Although some might argue that Jem’s informal way of addressing his father (“Atticus’”) shows a lack of respect for his father as a role model, it is clear that Jem has learned to respect his father. By calling Atticus a “gentleman,” Jem makes a case for his father as an example of civilized behavior, someone whom the town should respect because he works hard to win a case that he does not believe in, but which he has accepted as his duty. Additionally, Jem indicates that he now identifies with this man who was, very recently, an embarrassment to him. Undoubtedly, this sort of emulation, along with the defense attorney’s strong regard for responsibility, supports the case for him as an exemplary father and role model.
Essentially, Atticus is defending Tom Robinson because he has the support of the sheriff and Miss Maudie. He expresses to Scout that he has a lack of support from others in defending Tom because of the color of this accused man’s skin. His implication to his daughter is that with support from one's friends, one can do anything. If he were to simply go along with the feelings of the majority of people in Maycomb, he would be going against judicial equality---the right of each person to have a fair trial. In his mind, disregarding his beliefs would invalidate his authority as a parent and prevent him from feeling like he can tell his children what to do. He tells his brother that “the jury couldn’t possibly be expected to take Tom Robinson’s word against the Ewells’ ” (p.117). In other words, he has no hope of winning the case. When he then mentions that he hopes Jem and Scout will come to him for answers, it seems that Atticus is battling not only for Tom’s life but for his children’s ability to rely on close friends. He wants Jem and Scout to understand that any task, no matter how unpleasant—even when there is no hope of winning the fight--can be tackled with the support of one's friends. Atticus surely demonstrates a great deal of character and bravery by taking an unpopular case. Although some might argue that Jem’s informal way of addressing his father (“Atticus’”) shows a lack of respect for this role model, it is clear that the rest of his pronouncement is what matters. By calling Atticus a “gentleman,” Jem—perhaps unwittingly—makes a case for his father as an example of the strength one man can have with the support of just a couple of friends against a majority. Additionally, Jem indicates that he now identifies with this man who was, very recently, an embarrassment to him. Undoubtedly, this sort of emulation, along with the defense attorney’s example of trusting his friends, supports the case for him as an exemplary father and role model.
Essentially, Atticus is defending Tom Robinson because it is the right thing to do. He expresses to Scout that he has a lack of support in defending Tom because of the color of this accused man’s skin. His implication to his daughter is that this sort of thinking goes against what he stands for as a person. If he were to simply go along with the racist feelings of Maycomb, he would be going against his personal beliefs. In his mind, disregarding his beliefs would invalidate his authority as a parent and prevent him from feeling like he can tell his children what to do. He tells his brother that “the jury couldn’t possibly be expected to take Tom Robinson’s word against the Ewells’ ” (p.117). In other words, he has no hope of winning the case. When he then mentions that he hopes Jem and Scout will come to him for answers, it seems that Atticus is battling not only for Tom’s life but for his children’s educations as well. He wants Jem and Scout to understand that fighting for what’s right is always the right thing to do—even when there is no hope of winning the fight. Atticus surely demonstrates a great deal of character and bravery with his stand against Maycomb’s institutionalized prejudice. Although some might argue that Jem’s informal way of addressing his father (“Atticus’”) shows a lack of respect for this role model, I’d argue that the rest of his pronouncement is what matters. By calling Atticus a “gentleman,” Jem—perhaps unwittingly—makes a case for his father as an example of civilized behavior, something that the racist town obviously lacks. Additionally, he indicates that he now identifies with this man who was, very recently, an embarrassment to him. Undoubtedly, this sort of emulation, along with the defense attorney’s strong principles, supports the case for him as an exemplary father and role model.
Essentially, Atticus is defending Tom Robinson because it is his job. He expresses to Scout that he has a lack of support in defending Tom because of the color of this accused man’s skin. His implication to his daughter one must do one's job, even if it is unpleasant. If he were avoid the case, he would be going against his personal commitment to his profession. In his mind, disregarding his commitment would invalidate his authority as a parent and prevent him from feeling like he can tell his children what to do. He tells his brother that “the jury couldn’t possibly be expected to take Tom Robinson’s word against the Ewells’ ” (p.117). In other words, he has no hope of winning the case. When he then mentions that he hopes Jem and Scout will come to him for answers, it seems that Atticus is taking the case not only because he is commited to his profession but also for his children’s educations as well. He wants Jem and Scout to understand that accepting the negative aspects of one's profession is what one should do. Atticus surely demonstrates a great deal of character and bravery with his firm commitment to his responsibilities as a lawyer. Although some might argue that Jem’s informal way of addressing his father (“Atticus’”) shows a lack of respect for this role model, I’d argue that the rest of his pronouncement is what matters. By calling Atticus a “gentleman,” Jem—perhaps unwittingly—makes a case for his father as an example of civilized behavior, something that others in the town obviously lack. Additionally, he indicates that he now identifies with this man who was, very recently, an embarrassment to him. Undoubtedly, this sort of emulation, along with the defense attorney’s strong sense of commitment, supports the case for him as an exemplary father and role model.