Name:__________________________
English 9 Advanced
Mr. Silvestri
FINAL EXAM REVIEW 2014
Date:_____________
The mid-term exam is an assessment of the concepts and skills you have learned this semester. It is
divided into four sections. The material on the exam covers the literature, films, vocabulary, and
grammar you have studied, as well as reading and writing strategies.
There is no talking during the 95-minute exam time. If you finish early, check over your work and
please read or study quietly out of respect to your classmates. Manage your time wisely, study hard,
and good luck.
Part I: MULTIPLE CHOICE
50 items (1 point each)
Part II: OPEN-ENDED RESPONSES
2 items (10 points each)
Part III: TEXT-BASED READING ASSESSMENT
4 multiple-choice, 2 open-ended (10 points)
Part IV: RESPONSE TO LITERATURE (ESSAY)
1 item (20 points)
PART I: Multiple Choice – These items will cover a variety of concepts and skills. Questions will be based
on the literature we have read, the films we have watched, and vocabulary.
Be familiar with the main characters, settings, themes, main events, and conflicts in the literature we’ve
read. You should also be familiar with any background information we’ve studied.
 Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck – Take notes in the space below.
* The Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, migrant workers, John Steinbeck, FDR, Herbert Hoover, the Stock Market
Crash
 The Good Thief by Hannah Tinti – Take notes in the space below.
* Early American orphanages
 The Odyssey by Homer – Take notes in the space below.
* Mythology, ancient Greek culture, polytheism, The Iliad & Troy (film)
VOCABULARY: We have studied 10 word parts (prefixes and suffixes) this semester. We have also studied
a lot of vocabulary from the literature we’ve read.
Word Roots Assignment #5 – Know the definitions and sample words.
acu
arch
brev
am
aud
capit/capt
alt
bibl
centri
chron
Vocabulary Words from The Good Thief – You defined many words from the book for homework, but only the
ones you were quizzed on will appear on the exam. Review your homework assignments from the book!
Chapters 1-5
Chapters 29-31
monastery
rivulet
supplication
fortnight
unconsecrated
martyr
dictations
floundering
benedictions
conjured
privy
salvageable
transgressions
penance
Chapters 32-epilogue
nostalgia
expectant
tentatively
sauntered
clamoring
Chapters 25-28
barricade
ravenous
dismembered
portico
glutton
turret
diligently
salve
viscous
Vocabulary Words from The Odyssey – See the first page of your packet of notes from The Odyssey. Most or all of
these words will be on the exam because you were never tested or quizzed on them.
provisions
hecatombs
insolent
heifer
usurp
tunic
stratagems
euphoria
furrow
provisions
geyser
repugnant
pittance
vermin
gall
connoisseur
rapacious
exult
harlots
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PART II – OPEN-ENDED RESPONSES – For this part of the exam, you will answer two
open-ended questions about the book you read for Literature Circles. You will not be able to
answer either question accurately or effectively if you haven’t read your entire book. These
responses will have to be supported using specific examples from the story.
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PART III – TEXT-BASED READING ASSESSMENT – Like the TBRAs you’ve taken during
class, you will read a short non-fiction article and answer some questions about it.
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4 multiple-choice questions (1 point each): use process of elimination
2 open-ended questions (3 points each): use the PASTE model, and use TWO pieces of
textual evidence per response.
P = Preview and dissect the question
A = Answer the question by turning it around and adding your reasoning (because…)
S = Support your answer the textual evidence (and explain the evidence)
T = Twice! Transition and refer to a new section of the text for support
E = Extend or explain more of your thoughts and inferences – don’t repeat earlier arguments!
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PART IV – CHARACTER CHANGE ESSAY – The final section of the exam requires you to
write a brief essay about a short story that you will read during the exam.
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THE THESIS QUESTION: How does the main character change from the
beginning of the story to the end, and what causes this change? While you’re reading
the story, annotate with a focus on this question.
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Your response should be organized, and should use direct quotes from the story to back up
your reasoning. Quotes should be integrated effectively.
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Your response should clear and well-written.
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FORMAT: Your response should include a thesis statement, two body paragraphs that
support your thesis, and a brief conclusion. Consider how you will structure your essay prior
to the exam.
Mr. Silvestri is available after school until exams, so if you need extra help please set up a time to
stay after. GOOD LUCK AND STUDY HARD! 