English II 2014 Mid-Term Examination Study Guide -- Marotta
Part 1 – Multiple Choice – Textbook Selections
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In “How the World Was Made,” how is the earth depicted?
According to this myth, when will the world end?
Which of the following beliefs is reflected in this myth?
According to “The Sky Tree,” people first lived
According to “The Sky Tree,” which of the following was created LAST?
According to “The Iroquois Constitution,” the meetings of the Confederate Council open with a
The Iroquois Constitution calls for the leaders of the Five Nations to be all of the following
EXCEPT
Which of the following describes the five arrows that represent the Five Nations in “The Iroquois
Constitution??”
Which of the following quotations contains repetition?
In “Of Plymouth Plantation,” the Pilgrims chose to settle at Cape Cod mainly because
The Pilgrims faced the greatest difficulties during their
Who did Bradford describe as “a special instrument sent of God for their [the Pilgrims’] good
beyond their expectation?”
In “Upon the Burning of Our House,” the speaker’s feelings as she realizes that her house is on
fire include all of the following EXCEPT
When the speaker reminds herself that all earthly things are only temporary, she begins to feel
In “To My Dear and Loving Husband,” the speaker claims that her love for her husband is equal
to
In “To My Dear and Loving Husband,” The speaker uses the images “mines of gold” and
“riches” of the East to emphasize the
Which poem attempts to justify the ways of God to humanity?
In “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” the sermon suggests a belief that people can best be
controlled by
According to “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” the only thing that keeps people from
immediately suffering the torments of Hell is
“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” suggests that God responds to human goodness with
In “The Raven,” the speaker assumes that the raven has come from
The poem, “The Raven,” indicates that the raven’s main purpose is to
More than anything else, the speaker in “The Raven” longs for
At the beginning of “The Pit and the Pendulum,” the prisoner is in a state of
The narrator of “The Pit and the Pendulum” never reveals
How does the reader know, despite the suspense, that the prisoner in “The Pit and the Pendulum”
will survive?
The narrator of “The Pit and the Pendulum” is certain that his eventual fate will be death because
he knows
Reread these lines from the beginning of “The Tell-Tale Heart”:
You fancy me mad. Madmen know nothing. But you should have seen me. You should have seen
how wisely I proceeded—with what caution—.…
Which of the following questions might a reader of that passage have?
Is the narrator lonely?
Is the narrator insane?
Will the narrator's story be long or short?
Will the narrator find true love?
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35. The narrator of “The Tell-Tale Heart” chuckles at the old man's fear. What does this response tell
you about the narrator?
36. As “The Tell-Tale Heart” progresses, how does the narrator's mood change?
Part 2 – True or False – The Crucible
31. The Puritans came to this country for religious freedom; however, when they got here, they
persecuted others as they had been persecuted. They turned their colony into a place almost as bad as
the place they had left.
32. Being under such strict laws and commandments, the Puritans had to repress a lot of their anger and
spirit of revenge towards their neighbors. When the witch hunts started, it was an excellent
opportunity for them to “let their hair down” and get revenge on their neighbors for whatever petty
squabbles they had been having.
33. Tituba was Proctor’s slave woman from Barbados. She went with the girls into the forest and was
accused of conjuring spirits, accused of being a witch.
34. Abigail was Parris’ daughter. She wanted to take Rebecca’s place as John Proctor’s wife.
35. Mrs. Putnam believed witches put spells on her babies and killed them.
36. Parris was well-liked and in complete control of his congregation.
37. Rebecca cast a spell over Betty.
38. Proctor does not attend church because he is an atheist.
39. The Nurses were not liked by the Putnams because of some land disputes, and this conflict was
somewhat revenged by the Putnams when Ann Putnam accused Rebecca Nurse of bewitching her
newborn babies (implying she was responsible for their deaths).
40. Parris wanted the deed to his house and firewood, in addition to his salary as minister (not as part of
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Part 3 – Multiple Choice – The Crucible
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What was the “evidence” against Sarah Good?
Why does Elizabeth think Abigail wants to kill her?
What things are “suspicious” about Proctor and his family?
On what charge(s) was Rebecca Nurse arrested?
What is the deciding factor in Elizabeth’s arrest?
What is Parris’ argument against Proctor?
What quote did Proctor use to help Mary remain brave?
Of what does Giles accuse Putnam?
What happens to Proctor in Act Three?
Identify the speaker, “You cannot hang this sort. There is danger for me.”
Part 5 – Identify the Speaker – The Crucible
51. … if Rebecca Nurse be tainted, then nothing’s left to stop the whole green world from burning.
52. Uncle, we did dance, let you tell them I confessed it – and I’ll be whipped if I must be. But they’re
speaking of witchcraft. Betty’s not witched.
53. I am not used to this poverty; I left a thrifty business in the Barbados to serve the Lord.
54. The thinks to take my place, John.
55. I look for John Proctor that took me from my sleep and put knowledge in my heart! I never knew what
pretense Salem was, I never knew the lyin2g lessons I you bid me tear the light out of my eyes was taught
by all these Christian women and their covenanted men! And now? I will not, I cannot! You loved me,
John Proctor, and whatever sin it is, you love me yet!
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56. There are them that will swear to anything before they’ll hang; have you never thought of that?
57. Do that which is good, and no harm shall come to thee.
58. You cannot hang this sort. There is danger for me.
59. I denounce these proceedings, and I quit this court.
60. I have given you my soul; leave me my name!
Part 6 – Vocabulary Match
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evanescent
negligible
capitulate
incessant
utopia
lethargy
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venerate
enigma
pompous
zenith
clandestine
fortuitous
propensity
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pragmatic
sycophant
efface
spurious
acquiesce
parochial
benevolent
irrefutable
rhetoric
iconoclast
partisan
cajole
candid
taciturn
Part 7 – Choose TWO topics, and write three complete paragraphs (4-5 sentences each paragraph).
Evaluate Arthur Miller’s style of writing. How does it contribute to the value of the play?
What was Tituba’s use as a character?
Explain how the title relates to the events of the play and the themes of The Crucible.
Explain Rebecca Nurse’s role in the play. Why was she included?
What are the conflicts in The Crucible and how is each resolved?
What do you think the raven symbolizes or represents in the poem, “The Raven?” What theme or
main idea do you think this symbol conveys?
7. Using details from “The Pit and the Pendulum,” describe how Poe continuously maintains an
atmosphere of terror.
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