Mr. Fornnarino's Honors English 1, Quiz 23 (Traditional Grading)
Be sure to choose each answer carefully. You get only one try to answer each question correctly!
For Questions 1-12, please mark the letter of the correct definition of the given vocabulary word.
thrombosis
(v.) to rant
(v.) to camp
(n.) a metal stand
(n.) a clot
mollify
(v.) to comfort
(n.) use
(n.) impartiality
(adj.) heart-related
exploitation
(v.) to comfort
(n.) use
(n.) impartiality
(adj.) heart-related
exodus
(n.) literal person
(n.) a dresser
(n.) a bath
(n.) a mass exit
lavation
(n.) literal person
(n.) a dresser
(n.) a bath
(n.) a mass exit
harangue
(v.) to rant
(v.) to camp
(n.) a metal stand
(n.) a clot
bivouac
(v.) to rant
(v.) to camp
(n.) a metal stand
(n.) a clot
coronary
(v.) to comfort
(n.) use
(n.) impartiality
(adj.) heart-related
chifforobe
(n.) literal person
(n.) a dresser
(n.) a bath
(n.) a mass exit
neutrality
(v.) to comfort
(n.) use
(n.) impartiality
(adj.) heart-related
constructionist
(n.) literal person
(n.) a dresser
(n.) a bath
(n.) a mass exit
andiron
(v.) to rant
(v.) to camp
(n.) a metal stand
(n.) a clot
Either the book or the articles _________ her to try again.
inspire
inspires
pushes
motivates
Either the viewers or the television ___________ in this showdown.
succeed
dominate
wins
win
Why, according to Scout, did Mayella probably invite Tom into her house?
She needed his help to get things done.
She wanted to get him into trouble.
She wanted her father to shoot him.
She was lonely and wanted company.
What’s important (to Atticus’s case) about Tom Robinson’s appearance in court?
He’s African-American.
He has a wife and kids.
His left arm and hand are small and shriveled.
He acts like he has never met Mayella before.
What does Atticus get Mayella to reveal about her father in court?
He’s part African-American.
He’s a mean drunk.
He steals from the collection plate at church.
He is never at home on weekends.
Who is Atticus’s one witness whom Judge Taylor tells the lawyer to call at the end of Ch. 18?
Scout
Tom Robinson
Boo Radley
Miss Maudie
Which best explains why the narrator changes his mind at the end of “Euphio Question”?
Lew’s arguments are convincing.
His greed overcomes his judgment.
His judgment is affected by the machine.
He realizes that it’s impossible to stop progress.
The “euphio machine” utilizes ______________ that make people ___________.
microwaves; die
radio signals; happy
television signals; fight
movies; sleepy
Which sentence is written
correctly?
“Either Bob or Carlos’s brothers have the tickets because neither the girls nor Henry has them, claimed Dad."
“Either Bob or Carlos’s brothers has the tickets because neither the girls nor Henry has them,” claimed Dad.
“Either Bob or Carlos’s brothers have the tickets because neither the girls nor Henry has them,” claimed Dad.
“Either Bob or Carlos’s brothers have the tickets because neither the girls nor Henry have them,” claimed Dad.
In Chapter 18 of
To Kill a Mockingbird, how does Atticus prove that Mayella Ewell is lying about the attack that was allegedly committed against her?
Mayella testifies that Tom Robinson choked her with both hands and beat her with his right, but--as everyone in the courtroom can see when Atticus has him stand up--Tom’s right arm is crippled and useless.
Mayella testifies that Tom Robinson choked her with both hands and beat her with his left, but--as everyone in the courtroom can see when Atticus has him stand up--Tom’s left arm is crippled and useless.
Mayella testifies that Tom Robinson moved the chifforobe with both hands but--as everyone in the courtroom can see when Atticus has him stand up--Tom’s right arm is crippled and useless.
Mayella testifies that Tom wrote her a love letter, but the handwriting expert proves that the writing is not a match for Tom Robinson's.
How is something in today’s world like a euphio machine and what do people escape by using it? What is comment is Kurt Vonnegut (the author of “The Euphio Question”) making about the things in our world that operate the same way as a euphio machine?
There are many things in today’s world that resemble a euphio machine. One example would be a cell phone. The euphio machine is nearly a literal metaphor for a cell phone in that it enables people to solve problems. Radio announcer Lew Harrison, the antagonist of the short story, takes the literal nature of the comparison a step further with his intentions for the new technology. He not only intends to sell a euphio transmitter to every American family but intends to make it able to enhance the thought processes of each person within its range. Although the technology for such things was decades away when Vonnegut wrote his story, Harrison’s ideas seem to resemble the functions of modern-day cell phones. Not all of the author’s concepts are so futuristic. Some things that were true about telephones in Vonnegut’s era still hold true today. Then and now people use phones as a way of solving their daily problems. Similarly, the euphio machine allows people who are subject to its signal to “think outside the box.” Those within range of the euphio signals become completely logical and lose all sense of constraint. Vonnegut surely saw this characteristic of telephone users as a delightful proposition. In the voice of his unnamed narrator, the author argues that the quintessential American pursuit of progress should be encouraged to evolve into a culture thriving because of the development of new technology. He further posits that the functional benefit of such a device would be to use it to rise above one’s enemies. Certainly, if Vonnegut could witness our country’s technological prowess that allows for progress (cell phones, robotic devices, GIS systems, and drones), he would feel that the underlying message in his optimistic tale has fallen on fertile soil.
There are many things in today’s world that resemble a euphio machine. One example would be a blender. The euphio machine is nearly a literal metaphor for a blender in that it combines ingredients to create a delicious whole. Radio announcer Lew Harrison, the antagonist of the short story, takes the literal nature of the comparison a step further with his intentions for the new technology. He not only intends to sell a euphio transmitter to every American family but to automate it so that it turns off and on automatically. Although the technology for such things was decades away when Vonnegut wrote his story, Harrison’s ideas seem to resemble the functions of modern-day kitchen devices like blenders and coffee makers. Not all of the author’s concepts are so futuristic. Some things that were true about appliances in Vonnegut’s era still hold true today. Then and now people use appliances as a way of escaping from daily drudgeries. Similarly, the euphio machine allows people who are subject to its signal to completely avoid onerous tasks. Those within range of the euphio signals become completely relaxed and lose all sense of irritability. Vonnegut surely saw this characteristic of users of blenders as a dangerous proposition. In the voice of his unnamed narrator, the author argues that the quintessential American pursuit of progress shouldn’t be allowed to devolve into a culture hooked on laziness. He further posits that the only functional benefit of such a device would be to allow users to become fat and out of shape. Certainly, if Vonnegut could witness our country’s fixation with technology that allows for laziness (household appliances, cars, and blenders), he would feel that the underlying message in his cautionary tale has fallen on deaf ears.
There are many things in today’s world that resemble a euphio machine. One example would be a microwave. The euphio machine is nearly a literal metaphor for a microwave in that it enables people to experience immediate gratification. Radio announcer Lew Harrison, the antagonist of the short story, takes the literal nature of the comparison a step further with his intentions for the new technology. He not only intends to sell a euphio transmitter to every American family but intends to make it able to enhance the thought processes of each person within its range. Although the technology for such things was decades away when Vonnegut wrote his story, Harrison’s ideas seem to resemble the functions of modern-day microwaves. Not all of the author’s concepts are so futuristic. Some things that were true about microwaves in Vonnegut’s era still hold true today. Then and now people use household appliances as a way of solving their daily problems. Similarly, the euphio machine allows people who are subject to its signal to accomplish tasks quickly. Those within range of the euphio signals become completely efficient and effective. Vonnegut surely saw this characteristic of appliance users as a delightful proposition. In the voice of his unnamed narrator, the author argues that the quintessential American pursuit of progress should be encouraged to evolve into a culture thriving because of the development of new technology. He further posits that the functional benefit of such a device would be to use it to rise above one’s enemies. Certainly, if Vonnegut could witness our country’s technological prowess that allows for progress (microwaves, robotic devices, GIS systems, and drones), he would feel that the underlying message in his optimistic tale has fallen on fertile soil.
There are many things in today’s world that resemble a euphio machine. One example would be television. The euphio machine is nearly a literal metaphor for TV in that it amplifies and broadcasts signals from space. Radio announcer Lew Harrison, the antagonist of the short story, takes the literal nature of the comparison a step further with his intentions for the new technology. He not only intends to sell a euphio transmitter to every American family but to automate it so that it turns off and on automatically. Although the technology for such things was decades away when Vonnegut wrote his story, Harrison’s ideas seem to resemble the functions of modern-day TV programming devices like VCRs and DVRs. Not all of the author’s concepts are so futuristic. Some things that were true about TV in Vonnegut’s era still hold true today. Then and now people use television as a way of escaping from their daily problems. Similarly, the euphio machine allows people who are subject to its signal to completely escape from their concerns. Those within range of the euphio signals become completely euphoric and lose all sense of awareness. Vonnegut surely saw this characteristic of TV watchers as a dangerous proposition. In the voice of his unnamed narrator, the author argues that the quintessential American pursuit of happiness shouldn’t be allowed to devolve into a culture hooked on buying oblivion. He further posits that the only functional benefit of such a device would be to use it against one’s enemies. Certainly, if Vonnegut could witness our country’s fixation with technology that allows for escapism (video games, movies, the Internet, and TV), he would feel that the underlying message in his cautionary tale has fallen on deaf ears.