1. The following question refers to “The Most Dangerous Game” in Unit 1:
When we read that Rainsford has spotted a huge building with pointed towers, set on a high bluff with steep cliffs dropping down from three sides, we might predict that
A.
whoever lives in that building is probably powerful.
B.
Rainsford will find a friendly family living there.
C.
the building is abandoned and Rainsford can use it freely.
D.
the building and its location will have little importance in the story.

2.
The following question refers to “Disguises” in Unit 1:
The flashback about Mrs. Chen’s experience with the factory supervisor helps explain why she
A.
carries a shopping bag full of sewing.
B.
struggles to understand English.
C.
believes in gods and goddesses.
D.
falls asleep on the subway.

3.
The following question refers to “Character” in Unit 1:
Inferences about a character are based on
A.
the story’s setting.
B.
a character’s appearance, actions, and thoughts.
C.
the interaction among the characters.
D.
how the reader relates to the characters.

4.
The following question refers to “Character” in Unit 1:
A character who seems to live and breathe, who grows and changes during a story is called a
A.
flat character.
B.
dynamic character.
C.
static character.
D.
round character.

5.
The following question refers to “Thank You, M’am” by Langston Hughes in Unit 1:
Which words best describe Mrs. Jones?
A.
Meek and sly
B.
Wise and kind
C.
Foolish and trusting
D.
Tough and ruthless

6.
The following question refers to “An Interview with Dave Eggers” and “Teaching Chess, and Life” in Unit 1:

To synthesize these two texts, you would
A.
describe what you liked best about them.
B.
analyze what the two texts have in common.
C.
summarize each of them in your own words.
D.
suggest ways the pieces might be improved.

7.
The following question refers to “Disguises” in Unit 1:
A central conflict in this story involves workers and management in the sewing factory.
A.
True
B.
False

8.
The following question refers to “The Great Escape” in Unit 1:
Big X halted digging for more than a month after German guards discovered a trap door.
A.
True
B.
False

9.
The following question refers to coordinating conjunctions in Unit 1:

The following sentence includes a coordinating conjunction:

I cannot be near my brother for too long because he always picks on me.
A.
True
B.
False

10.
The following question refers to coordinating conjunctions in Unit 1:

The following sentence includes a coordinating conjunction:

I consider myself to be sweet and lovable.
A.
True
B.
False

Explanation: The location and size of the building suggests that someone that is wealthy and powerful lives there. Large expensive places are usually associated with people of high status.

Answer: A. Carries a shopping bag full of sewing.

Explanation: Mrs. Chen's flashback of her experience with her supervisor shows that she sews for a living and takes work home.

Answer: B. A character’s appearance, actions, and thoughts.

Explanation: Characters display certain qualities or traits that develop and change over time.

Answer: B. Dynamic character.

Explanation: A dynamic character undergoes important changes as the story unfolds. These changes are usually internal and may either be good or bad.

Answer: B. Wise and kind

Explanation: At first, Mrs. Jones may have appeared to be tough, but her taking care of Roger and sharing her experiences make kindness and wisdom her dominant traits.

Answer: B. Analyze what the two texts have in common.

Explanation: To synthesize two or more texts, you must find a meaningful connection between the two. It results in a deeper meaning of the texts and the common theme they share.

Answer: B. False

Explanation: The central conflict of "Disguises" is Mrs. Chen getting lost after falling asleep in the subway.

Answer: B. False

Explanation: Big X halted the digging because the area that the tunnel was leading to was being cleared for camp expansion.

Answer: B. False

Explanation: "Because" is a subordinate conjunction.

Answer: A. True

Explanation: "And" is the coordinating conjunction.