Voices of Modernism

Voices of Modernism (1920s—1940s) Unit Test Levi Brown is taking this assessment. Multiple Choice 1. A(n) __________ is a verb form

that ends in -ing or -ed. (1 point) participle adjective pronoun adverb 2. Identify the participial phrase in the sentence below.

Picking up the pen, he signed his name on the guestbook. (1 point) Picking up the pen he signed signed his name on the guestbook 3.

Identify the gerund phrase in the sentence below. Keeping wild animals for pets is against the law in most states. (1 point) Keeping

wild animals for pets wild animals for pets against the law in most states 4. Decide whether the sentence below contains a misplaced

and/or dangling modifier or no error. They spotted a pod of killer whales driving along the ocean highway. (1 point) dangling misplaced

both misplaced and dangling no error 5. Identify the underlined portion of the following sentence. Many people use bamboo screens that

roll up and down. (1 point) noun clause adverb clause subordinate clause independent clause 6. Identify the underlined portion of the

following sentence. (1 point) 2/2/2016 Voices of Modernism (1920s—1940s) Unit Test 6. Identify the underlined portion of the following

sentence. Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant that we know. (1 point) noun clause adverb clause independent clause subordinate clause

7. An adverbial clause is a subordinate clause that is used as an adverb to modify a verb, an adjective, or a(n) (1 point) adverb.

noun. participle. pronoun. 8. An infinitive can be used as all of the following except (1 point) as a noun. as a direct object. as an

adverb. as an adjective. 9. Identify the infinitive phrase in the following sentence. Wasps are starting to build a nest in our garage.

(1 point) to build a nest in our garage are starting starting to build Read the following passage from “The Chrysanthemums” by John

Steinbeck to answer questions 10–14. 2/2/2016 Voices of Modernism (1920s—1940s) Unit Test 10. This passage implies that women in

Elisa’s time and place were (1 point) seen as weak and dependent. free to do whatever they chose. restricted to safe, traditional

roles. easily fooled. 11. All of the following words describe how Elisa feels in the passage except (1 point) content. forlorn.

frustrated. self-assured. 12. The fixer’s comments offer an example of which of the following? (1 point) vernacular satire parable

subtle humor 13. In lines 15–16, the author uses personification when he describes how “The wagon turned and crawled out the entrance

road.” This technique helps the reader better understand (1 point) why Elisa feels sad. why the fixer is leaving. the way the wagon

moves. the direction the wagon is headed. 2/2/2016 Voices of Modernism (1920s—1940s) Unit Test

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which Elisa’s “upper lip raised a little, showing her teeth.” Considering the context of the passage, this gesture might be best

interpreted to show an attitude of (1 point) shock. challenge. discouragement. relief. 15. Identify the philosophy of thought to which

most modernist writers adhered. (1 point) existentialism disillusionment transcendentalism enlightenment 16. Identify which of the

following events was not a major influence of the modernist writers. (1 point) the Great Depression World War I World War II the Civil

War 17. An author’s tone is his or her (1 point) political philosophy. educational background. attitude toward the work. purpose for

writing the work. 18. How does the narrator in Ernest Hemingway’s short story “In Another Country” view himself in comparison to the

other soldiers? (1 point) He thinks he is not as brave as they are. He senses he is not treated as well as they are. He feels he does

not deserve his medals like they do. He believes he has more reason to be sad than they have. 19. Symbolism is when an author uses a

concrete object to represent a(n) (1 point) idea or emotion. plot or storyline. conflict or disagreement. protagonist or antagonist.

20. Which of the following words does not have the same meaning as renaissance? (1 point) revival rebirth reawakening remembrance

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resize=true&printpreview=true&close=true&popup=true&idAssessment=441246&self=True&idWebuser… 5/6 21. What motivates the narrator in

Ralph Ellison’s “The Black Ball” to stretch the truth, or tell lies, throughout the story? (1 point) It is a fun diversion. It is a

survival mechanism. It is a way to create havoc for others. It is a means of maintaining self-respect. 22. In Langston Hughes’s short

story “Why, You Reckon?” what motivates the narrator to get involved in a scheme to rob a white person? (1 point) Greed—he wants to

earn more money in order to buy nicer things. Hunger—he needs the money to buy more food. Anger—he is angry at the separation of wealth

between whites and blacks. Depression—he feels hopeless and no longer cares about anything. 23. A(n) __________ is a well-crafted

statement that makes a meaningful point. (1 point) aside allusion symbol aphorism 24. According to the poem “Mending Wall” by Robert

Frost, why do good fences make good neighbors? (1 point) They create a barrier from having to talk to one another often. They maintain

privacy and prevent meddling. They help to shade one another’s yards better. They promote a feeling of pride of ownership. 25. In

“Mending Wall,” the speaker does not see the necessity of the wall. What does the speaker do that could be considered ironic? (1 point)

He argues against fixing the wall. He helps his neighbor fix the wall. He points out that there are no cows. He thinks of the work as

just a game. 26. Which of these is a departure from the usual order of a storyline? (1 point) climax resolution in medias res

exposition 27. Which is an example of metaphor in the story “Babylon Revisited” by F. Scott Fitzgerald? (1 point) creating the

character of Marion to imply strength and wisdom choosing Paris as the setting of the story to suggest a carefree life including

children in the story to recall the innocence of youth using “Babylon” in the story title to represent a life of wealth and excess

2/2/2016 Voices of Modernism (1920s—1940s) 28. Which of the following is an example of an internal conflict? (1 point) Brandon

competes against 100 other actors for a role in a movie. Audrey fights her fear of high places to become a zip-line guide. Megan

struggles to gain acceptance by students at a new school. Travis survives 30 days alone in the wilderness after getting lost. 29. A

major conflict in Katherine Ann Porter’s short story “He” is the Whipples’ struggle to (1 point) earn enough money and provide for

their family. care for a disabled child. look good in the eyes of others. both a and b
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