ENG II Pre-Test
Directions: Read the excerpt from Scapin’s Tricks by Moliere and answer the questions below.
1. Which example of irony best captures a central idea in this scene? (RL.9-10.2, L.9-10.5)
A. Though angered by Scapin’s lying trickery, Léandre lies to his own father.
B. Though Scapin lies to his master, he also admits that he stole a valuable watch.
C. Though servants are generally trusted, Léandre does not trust Scapin at all.
D. Though innocent of what his master suspects, Scapin confesses to other misdeeds.
2. Throughout the scene, Léandre calls Scapin names such as “rascal,” “scoundrel,” and
“wretch.” By repeatedly calling him such names, Léandre makes it clear that he believes
Scapin to be a (RL.9-10.4)
A. beggar.
B. villain.
C. clown.
D. slob.
3. Rather than accusing Scapin directly in this scene, Léandre insists that his servant
confess what he has done. What is most likely the author’s reason for staging the scene
in this way? (RL.9-10.5)
A. to create suspicion about Léandre’s motivations
B. to magnify the audience’s outrage at Léandre’s treatment of Scapin
C. to increase the opportunity for humorous and surprising revelations
D. to allow the audience time to figure out who is lying
4. Léandre and Scapin’s dialogue establishes (RL.9-10.5)
A. a dark tone
B. an ironic ending
C. a sense of suspense
D. a lighthearted mood
5. What detail from this scene suggests that Léandre has previously entrusted Scapin with
his secrets? (RL.9-10.1)
A. Léandre believes Scapin’s faithful nature will force him to tell the truth.
B. Léandre allowed Scapin and his friends free access to the wine.
C. Léandre asked Scapin to take a gift to the woman he loves.
D. Léandre told Scapin to lie to his father about the ghost.
6. Which fact about the social customs of this time does Léandre’s treatment of Scapin
most clearly reveal? (RL.9-10.6)
A. Dishonesty was considered worse than criminal activity.
B. Confession of crimes could lead to lighter punishment.
C. The wealthy expected to be robbed by their servants.
D. Wealthy people could treat their servants harshly.
Directions: Read “Woman Work” by Maya Angelou and “Women” by Alice Walker and
answer the questions below.
7. The first stanza (lines 1-14) of “Woman Work” consists of short couplets. Why does the
author most likely arrange the poem this way? (RL.9-10.5)
A. to begin the poem with a slow pace
B. to create a rhythmic list of daily tasks
C. to create an historical setting for the poem
D. to describe the summer setting of the poem
8. The speaker in lines 15-30 of “Woman Work” relates nature to (RL.9-10.1)
A. rest and relief.
B. sweat and toil.
C. the cruelty of life.
D. the absence of love.
9. Words like “husky” and “stout” suggest that the women in the poem “Women” are
(RL.9-10.4)
A. caring.
B. strong.
C. feeble.
D. hostile.
10. The “booby-trapped ditches” and “mined fields” in the poem “Women” most likely
symbolize (RL.9-10.1)
A. the difficult landscape of a rural area.
B. the battlefields the speaker crossed.
C. the lack of comforts in the speaker’s home.
D. the obstacles and hardships of life.
11. In the poem “Women,” the “us” (line 21) and “we” (line 22) refer to (RL.9-10.1)
A. the women who worked in the fields.
B. the descendants of the women in the poem.
C. the ancestors of the women in the poem.
D. the women who died on the battlefield.
12. In “Women” the speaker’s attitude toward her mother’s generation is (RL.9-10.1, RL.910.2)
A. embarrassment.
B. indifference.
C. appreciation.
D. awestruck.
Directions: Read “The Dark Side of Adolescent Popularity” and answer the questions below.
13. Read the sentence from paragraph 2 below.
Researchers used a series of valid tests to evaluate a variety of criteria, including
popularity, attachment security, self-esteem, ability to develop close friendships,
relationships with parents, alcohol and substance abuse and behavioral problems.
What is the meaning of the word valid? (L.9-10.4)
A. obsolete.
B. stimulating.
C. standard.
D. credible.
14. What is the best central idea of the passage? (RI.9-10.2)
A. Popularity is a worthwhile goal for adolescents.
B. Popularity has an unfortunate downside for adolescents.
C. Popularity produces “well-adjusted” adolescents.
D. Popularity promotes deviant behavior in adolescents.
15. At the end of the passage, Dr. Allen states that “there is no free lunch,” which means
(L.9-10.4)
A. the effects of adolescent popularity are both positive and negative.
B. the effects of adolescent popularity are positive.
C. the effects of adolescent popularity are neither positive nor negative.
D. the effects of adolescent popularity are negative.
16. How does paragraph 3 develop the topic introduced in paragraph 1? (RI.9-10.5)
A. Paragraph 3 provides an anecdote to describe paragraph 1.
B. Paragraph 3 poses a solution to the problem established in paragraph 1.
C. Paragraph 3 explains the claim made in paragraph 1.
D. Paragraph 3 provides an opposing view to the claim made in paragraph 1.
17. Which reason best explains the author’s purpose for including paragraph 6? (RI.9-10.6)
A. To qualify the study’s findings by describing the nature and frequency of popular
student behaviors
B. To clarify the differences in how popular and unpopular students interact with their
parents
C. To elaborate on the study’s original findings by detailing the nature of deviant
behaviors
D. To describe popular students’ positive behaviors and social outcomes
Directions: Answer the multiple choice questions below.
18. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (L.9-10.2a)
A. The class planned a day-long field trip to the state museum downtown; however,
the weather on the day of the trip was so bad that the trip had to be postponed.
B. The class planned a day-long field trip to the state museum downtown, however,
the weather on the day of the trip was so bad; that the trip had to be postponed.
C. The class planned a day-long field trip to the state museum downtown, however;
the weather on the day of the trip was so bad, that the trip had to be postponed.
D. The class planned a day-long field trip to the state museum downtown; however the
weather on the day of the trip was so bad that the trip had to be postponed.
19. Read this paragraph from a student’s biographical report on basketball coach John
Wooden.
John Wooden was the most successful coach in college basketball history. His teams
won ten national championships, including seven in a row. He was revered by his
players, who remembered him not only for his mastery of basketball strategies but
also for his inspirational messages about how to be successful in life. In assembling his
basketball teams, Wooden looked for players who worked hard, with good character,
and willing to place team goals ahead of individual glory.
What is the correct way to revise the underlined sentence? (L.9-10.1a)
A. No change.
B. In assembling his basketball teams, Wooden looked for players with hard work, good
character, and team goals ahead of individual glory.
C. In assembling his basketball teams, Wooden looked for players who worked hard,
had good character, and were willing to place team goals ahead of individual glory.
D. In assembling his basketball teams, Wooden looked for players willing to work hard,
who had good character, and placed team goals ahead of individual glory.
20. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (L.9-10.2b)
A. To get into that college, you will need to take the following classes: four years of
English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and three years of science.
B. To get into that college, you will need to take the following classes; four years of
English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and three years of science.
C. To get into that college, you will need to take the following classes. Four years of
English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and three years of science.
D. To get into that college, you will need to take the following classes, four years of
English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and three years of science.
Directions: answer the multiple choice questions below.
21. Marcus is doing research to compare the fuel efficiency of different types of
automobiles. Here are the first four results from his Internet keyword search.
Engine efficiency – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Engine efficiency of thermal
engines is the relationship between the total energy contained in the fuel, and the
amount of energy used to perform useful work.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_efficiency
Fuel Economy: Where the Energy Goes
Only about 14%–26% of the energy from the fuel you put in your tank gets used to
move your car. Therefore, the potential to improve fuel efficiency with advanced
technologies is enormous.
www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/atv.shtml
Comparison of Specs on Cars | eHow – eHow |How to Videos . . .
Comparison of Specs on Cars. Comparing two or more cars can be a challenge even for
an experienced auto technician or seasoned car critic. Automakers boast about . . .
www.ehow.com/Cars/Buying-a-car/Comparing-Cars
Find and Compare Cars – Fuel Economy
Learn about vehicles and technologies that are pushing the fuel efficiency envelope . . .
Engine Technologies . . .
www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.shtml
Which Web site would provide the most useful information for Marcus’s essay? (W.910.8)
A. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_efficiency
B. www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/atv.shtml
C. www.ehow.com/Cars/Buying-a-car/Comparing-Cars
D. www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.shtml
22. A student needs information on the endangered American crocodile and conducts a
subject search using an online library catalog. Which search result would be least
useful? (W.9-10.8)
A. American crocodile: behavior/Rowan Gilcrest
B. American crocodile: climatic factors/Emily Finch
C. American crocodile: conservation/Brendan Green
D. American crocodile: folklore/Cynthia Shaw
23. Jerome is writing an essay about the history of the Panama Canal and has collected
many sources. Which of the following is least important to include in his essay? (W.910.7)
A. a chart of the tolls that boats are charged to use the canal
B. a summary of the treaty that gave Panama control of the canal
C. a description of the equipment that was used to build the canal
D. a map of the locks, lakes, and channels that make up the canal
24. Which would be the most appropriate question to guide a 5-page research paper? (W.910.7)
A. What type of metal is used to make railroad tracks?
B. What role did railroads play in settling the American frontier?
C. Which method is used to assign a train to a railroad track?
D. What are the most convenient railroad stations throughout the country?
25. For a report, Bill wants to include paraphrased information from page 62 of the book
The Brown Pelican and You without using the authors’ names, William Butler and Dan
Abara, directly in the text. (W.9-10.8)
Which is an acceptable way to write a parenthetical citation? Use the model
parenthetical citation page in your Text Booklet as a guide.
A. Although the brown pelican was eradicated entirely from Louisiana in the late 1950s
and was designated an endangered species until 1985, its numbers have now reached
historic levels (The Brown Pelican and You).
B. Although the brown pelican was eradicated entirely from Louisiana in the late 1950s
and was designated an endangered species until 1985, its numbers have now reached
historic levels (Butler and Abara).
C. Although the brown pelican was eradicated entirely from Louisiana in the late 1950s
and was designated an endangered species until 1985, its numbers have now reached
historic levels (Butler and Abara 62).
D. Although the brown pelican was eradicated entirely from Louisiana in the late 1950s
and was designated an endangered species until 1985, its numbers have now reached
historic levels (The Brown Pelican and You, 62).