Transcription
Advanced English 11-TA-TS-v1.0 (Great Gatsby Novel Test)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 1 of 6Printed: 2/10/2014211.1853The Great Gatsby Unit TestPart One: CharactersMatch the characters on the left with their corresponding descriptions on the right 1. Nick Carawaya. The only person other than Nick and Mr. Gatz toattend Gatsby’s funeral 2. George Wilsonb. A professional golfer suspected of cheating 3. Jay Gatsbyc. A suspected gangster who may have fixed the 1919World Series 4. Tom Buchanand. Tom’s mistress who is run over by Gatsby’s car 5. Jordan Bakere. Daisy’s second cousin, narrator of the novel 6. Daisy Buchananf. A man more concerned with getting his shoes backthan with Gatsby’s death 7. Klipspringerg. A large, racist man who comes from old money 8. Meyer Wolfsheimh. A poor man who owns a garage in the Valley of Ashes 9. Myrtle Wilsoni. A self-made man who does everything for love 10. Owl Eyesj. This character is identified with the green light at theend of their dockPart Two: QuotesMatch the characters in the word bank with their corresponding quotes.a. Nick Carawayf. Tom Buchananb. Jay Gatsbyg. George Wilsonc. Daisy Buchanand. Jordan Bakerh. MeyerWolfsheimi. Owl Eyes11. “Can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can!” 12. “I hope she'll be a fool -- that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool." 13. "They are a rotten crowd! You're worth the whole damn bunch put together." e. Myrtle Wilsonj. Klipspringer
Advanced English 11-TA-TS-v1.0 (Great Gatsby Novel Test)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 2 of 6Printed: 2/10/2014211.185314. “Civilization's going to pieces. I've gotten to be a terrible pessimist about things. The idea is if wedon't look out the white race will be -- will be utterly submerged. It's up to us, who are the dominantrace, to watch out or these other races will have control of things.” 15. "It's a bona-fide piece of printed matter. It fooled me. This fella's a regular Belasco. It's a triumph.What thoroughness! What realism! Knew when to stop, too--didn't cut the pages. But what do you want?What do you expect?" 16. "I told her she might fool me but she couldn't fool God. I told her to look to the window and said, 'God knows whatyou've been doing, everything you've been doing. You may fool me, but you can't fool God'.” 17. "Daisy Daisy Daisy- I'll say it all I want, Daisy Daisy Daisy!!!" 18. “Finest specimen of human molars . . . Yeah, Gatsby’s very careful about women. He would never so much as look ata friend’s wife.” 19. “What I called up about was a pair of shoes I left there. I wonder if it’d be too much trouble to have the butler sendthem on. You see, they’re tennis shoes, and I’m sort of helpless without them. My address is care of B. F.—” 20. "You said a bad driver was only safe until she met another bad driver? Well, I met another bad driver, didn't I? Imean it was careless of me to make such a wrong guess. I thought you were rather an honest, straightforward, person. Ithought it was your secret pride." Part Three: The Settingsa. The Valley of Ashese. New Yorkb. West Eggc. East Eggd. Gatsby’s Mansionf. The Buchanans’ Mansiong. The Midwest21. This is where George and Myrtle Wilson live and work. 22. People of new money reside here. 23. Tom keeps an apartment here for rendezvous with his mistress. 24. Nick realizes as the end that alle 5 principle people in the story came from here. 25. People from old money reside here. 26. Nick believes anything is possible here, and he also meets Meyer Wolfsheim here.
Advanced English 11-TA-TS-v1.0 (Great Gatsby Novel Test)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 3 of 6Printed: 2/10/2014211.185327. Lavish parties are thrown here in hopes of attracting a certain someone. 28. This is where Nick returns to by the end of the story. 29. Most people who frequent this place haven’t even been invited. 30. This place features a green light at the end of a dock. 31. This place is home to a giant billboard featuring two enormous, faded eyes wearing glasses. Part Four: The StoryChoose the answer that best completes the question.32. At the opening lunch scene, what has Tom so concerned?A That Daisy may be cheating on him They’ve run out of liquor He doesn’t like that Nick lives next to Gatsby That minorities are rising in social status33. Why does Tom want to take Nick to the city?A So Nick can meet Tom’s mistress and party with her So Nick can drive Tom around To get Nick a job To buy a puppy for Daisy34. Why does Tom break Myrtle’s nose?A because she refuses to go out and buy more liquor because she is never happy with the gifts he buys her because she won’t stop mentioning his wife’s name all of the above35. What is unusual about Gatsby’s parties?A Most of the guests weren’t even invited Most of the guests don’t even know who he is Gatsby is very secretive during the party All of the above36. What does “Owl Eyes” find so interesting about Gatsby’s library?A the books are fake the books all have schedules for improvement in them the books are red and shiny the books are real
Advanced English 11-TA-TS-v1.0 (Great Gatsby Novel Test)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 4 of 6Printed: 2/10/2014211.185337. What favor does Gatsby ask Jordan to ask Nick?A For Nick to allow Gatsby to dance with Jordan For Nick to invite Daisy over to his house for tea For Nick to pretend to be Gatsby’s friend For Nick to keep Tom occupied while Gatsby woos Daisy38. How does Gatsby make it look like his meeting Daisy at Nick’s house was purely fate?A He is wearing the soldier’s uniform from the first time they met He is wearing the same color clothes as she He leaves Nick’s house by the back door as soon as she arrives and comes around the front to act as thoughhe just got there Coincidentally, he brings Daisy’s favorite tea39. How does Gatsby show his awkwardness around Daisy at first?A He nearly knocks over a broken clock He leaves Daisy alone in a room while running off to find Nick None of the above Both of the above40. Which of the following statements best explains the significance of Gatsby’s shirts in chapter 5?A By throwing his shirts around the room, Gatsby rejects his wealth in front of Daisy. By throwing his shirts around the room, he proves that he has more money than Nick. When Daisy sees the shirts, she suddenly realizes that she should not have given up on Gatsby when he waspoor. None of the above.41. Why is Gatsby’s love for Daisy doomed to fail?A She is a married woman She would never cheat on her husband, even if she loves another man. She can never live up to the idea of who Gatsby imagines she is. She cannot trust Gatsby to be faithful to her.42. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways Gatsby tries to impress Daisy?A Hosts enormous parties Wears a gold shirt and expensive tie Shows her his shirts sent in from London Gives her an expensive necklace43. What does Daisy represent to Gatsby?A an unworthy love a life he wants a possession a memory he wants to forget
Advanced English 11-TA-TS-v1.0 (Great Gatsby Novel Test)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview Course44. What illegal activities are Gatsby and Wolfsheim partaking in?A Fraudulent bonds and bootlegging Fraudulent Bonds and murder Bootlegging and automobile theft Bootlegging and murder45. What is unusual about Wolfsheim’s outfit?A He wears women’s’ suits He has a gun in his sock and at his hip He wears human molars for cufflinks He wears a ring from the World Series46. Why does George Wilson want Tom’s car so badly?A So he can take Myrtle out west So he can sell it for enough money to save the garage business So that he can feel like his part of the upper class So he can give it to Myrtle as a present47. During the argument between Gatsby and Tom in the hotel, why can’t Daisy make Gatsby happy?A Because she will not choose him over Tom Because she can’t tell him that she never loved Tom Because she won’t admit that she loves him in front of everyone else Because she won’t kiss him in front of Tom48. Why does Myrtle run out in front of Gatsby’s car?A She thought Tom was driving The dog that Tom bought for her ran out into the middle of the road She was afraid George would shoot her She was trying to commit suicide49. What does Gatsby do the night that Myrtle was killed?A He confronts George about who really was driving He destroys the car so no evidence can be traced back to him He waits outside Daisy’s window until she goes to sleep He frames Tom for the murder50. Who was driving the car?A Gatsby Tom Daisy JordanPage 5 of 6Printed: 2/10/2014211.1853
Advanced English 11-TA-TS-v1.0 (Great Gatsby Novel Test)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 6 of 6Printed: 2/10/2014211.185351. George Wilson found out who owned the car through:A Its registration The police Tom Buchanan Michaelis52. George shot Gatsby because he thought:A Gatsby wouldn’t confront him about Myrtle’s cheating Gatsby had killed Myrtle Tom had killed Myrtle Gatsby was Daisy’s lover53. Why doesn’t anyone come to Gatsby’s funeral?A no one really knew him they were only interested in him for his parties they are too upset both a and bPart Five: Symbolisma. the green lightb. the Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburgc. the color whitee. the summer heatf. autumng. automobilesh. Gatsby’s poolj. the Valley of Ashes k. Gatsby’s shirtsl. the color redd. the Eggsi. the color yellow 54. Gatsby comes to identify this object with his longing for an unattainabledream or goal 55. The represents a false purity throughout the novel 56. The object is a status symbol that also represents the carelessness andrecklessness of the lifestyles of the characters 57. This represents when things decay or become corrupt 58. This represents judgment, as if someone is looking down on the moraldecay of the times 59. This name shows that these places may put on a façade of purity, butare quite corrupt on the inside 60. Represents the boiling point of the story, the climax 61. This season of dying – on the first day of this season Gatsby and Georgeboth die 62. Gatsby spends his last moments here, clinging to a summer that hasalready passed 63. It represents the moral and social decay that results from theuninhibited pursuit of wealth 64. Gatsby uses these to impress Daisy by how wealthy he is 65. This shows the vibrancy of Myrtle, but also foreshadows her death
Advanced English 12-CA-TS-v1.0 (Resume Rubric)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 1 of 1Printed: 2/10/2014211.1924Resume onventionsWritingProcessExceedsFormatting is clean,easy to navigate; fontsare appropriatelybolded and textappropriately bulleted.Document is limited toone page.Is clearly able toestablish a purposefor the document.Incorporates objective,skills, qualifications,contact information,and references in anorder that effectivelyadvertises thecandidate.Word choice isappropriate toaudience and vividlyand concisely conveysideas.Displays exceptionalcontrol of writingtechniques with onlyinconsequential errorsin prose, style andmechanics.Final draftdemonstratesthoughtful revisionsand careful editing;essay is free of allspelling and grammarerrors; completesreflection thoughtfully.MeetsFormatting is clean,some font and texterrors occur.InsufficientFormatting issloppy, bare, anddifficult to navigate. Document is limitedto one page.Purpose for thedocument existsbut is less clearIncorporatesobjective, skills,qualifications.Purpose for thedocument isunclearMay be missingone or more of therequired elements.Word choiceadequatelyaddressesaudience; ideas areclear but less vividor wordy.Word choice isconversational andfails to consideraudience.Prose is immature,showing the writer’slack of control overword choice andsyntax.Errors in mechanics and punctuationinterfere with thereader’sunderstanding oftext.Final draft demonstratesrevisions andediting; has morethan two spellingand grammarerrors; reflectionmay be missing.Final draftdemonstratesrevisions andediting; has nomore than twospelling andgrammar errors;completesreflection.
Advanced English 9-CA-TS-v1.0 (Correcting Sentence Fragments)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 1 of 1Printed: 2/10/2014211.297Sentence FragmentsDetermine whether each choice below is a complete sentence or a sentence fragment. Mark S forsentence or F for fragment. 1. The boy with eyes of blue. 2. She studied for her English, math, and science tests. 3. Everyone ate the food at the picnic. 4. The basketball team, who was undefeated. 5. The horse at the stable.Revise each fragment below into a complete sentence. Use your imagination!(1 point for complete sentence; 1 point for sentence creativity.) 6. The football player when he caught the football 7. The children watched 8. Jamie became 9. The student’s school schedule 10. Everyone at the game
Advanced English 9-CA-TS-v1.0 (Independent and Dep. Clauses)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 1 of 1Printed: 2/10/2014211.347Independent and Dependent Clauses TestA clause is a group of related words. A clause has both a subject and a predicate. There are two types of clauses.Independent clause – An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence.Example:We walk to school.This clause expresses a complete thought and makes sense by itself.Dependent clause – A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence.Example:When the cupcake is done baking.This clause does not express a complete thought.DirectionsIdentify each of the following clauses as independent or dependent.A1. Where the others had made camp.Independent A2. Lauren records the day’s events in her journal. .Independent A3. Whether he should enter the contest.AAAAADependentIndependent 10. Although we are stressed.DependentIndependent 9. We help one another solve problems.DependentIndependent 8. Have advice about stress relief?DependentIndependent 7. Is that a new saddle?DependentIndependent 6. Mrs. Ortega suddenly realized why the pack seemed heavy. ADependentIndependent 5. Lisa Marie put the potted plants in the jungle room.DependentIndependent 4. Whoever returned her wallet.DependentADependentIndependent Dependent
Advanced English 9-CA-TS-v1.0 (Semicolon and Conjunctive Adv)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 1 of 2Printed: 2/10/2014211.354Revising Sentences Using Conjunctive AdverbsCombine the following sentences using a semicolon, conjunctive adverb, and comma. Eachquestion is worth three points: one point for the correct placement of the semicolon, one pointfor the correct adverb, and one point for the correct placement of a comma.howeverinsteadneverthelessas a resultconsequentlyhenceon the other handfurthermorein additionthereforein factmoreover1. I wanted to take a nap. I had to go to my Grandma’s funeral. 2. The check was for more than he could cash. His life was in danger. 3. He ran. He fell. 4. Because he fell, he lost the race. He quit the track team. 5. McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with cheese is named differently in New Zealand. In New Zealandit is called The Boss with cheese
Advanced English 9-CA-TS-v1.0 (Semicolon and Conjunctive Adv)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 2 of 2Printed: 2/10/2014211.3546. When my zombie became sick, we took it to the doctor. The doctor was able to prescribemedicine to cure his virus. 7. The price of oil has risen sharply. The government has changed the driving age to 25. 8. We went to the voodoo museum. We went to a cemetery and found the grave of Anton LaVey. 9. Dr. Frankenstein enjoys working with cadavers. He enjoys working with them so much that healmost built a girlfriend for his first monster. 10. Marrying a vampire has always been one of my ambitions. Breeding werewolves also has beensomething I aspire to do.
Advanced English 9-CA-TS-v1.0 (Precise and Concise Phrasing)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 1 of 1Printed: 2/10/2014211.301Precise and Concise Phrasing AssessmentStrengthen each sentence below by substituting a more precise word for the underlined choice.1. Alfred likes to play lots of sports.Alfred likes to play .2. I feel angry when bad stuff happens.I feel angry when .3. Sarah is my best friend for two reasons.Sarah is my best friend .4. Superheroes can do amazing stuff.Superheroes can .5. Schools help kids.Schools help kids by .Strengthen each sentence below by substituting a concise word or phrase for a wordy expression.6.Gene is of the opinion that rainy days should be happy days. Gene rainy days should be happy days.7.Let’s meet together after school. Let’s after school.8.Pack only the basic essentials for your trip. Pack only the for your trip.9.Their joint partnership was sure to succeed. Their was sure to succeed.10. In the vast majority of cases, pink eye is contagious.In cases, pink eye is contagious.
Advanced English 9-CA-TS-v1.0 (Character Analysis Essay Rubri)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 1 of 1Printed: 2/10/2014211.517Character Analysis Essay eElaborationUnityFormal Style54321Instr.Obj.Successfully completes all partsof the assignmentCompletes some parts of theassignment well, but neglectsone or more componentsSimplifies task or otherwise failsto meet assignment expectations11.00.23Uses specific quotes orparaphrases with page numbercitations to support a claim.Uses specific quotes orparaphrases to support a claimwithout page citations.Uses vague references to the textwithout page citations to supporta claim.4.00.11Clearly explains how author usescharacter traits and conflicts toachieve a purposeCorrectly identifies charactertraits and conflicts, but does notexplain how author uses them toachieve a specific purposeFails to identify significant traitsand conflicts or tie elements tothe author’s purpose10.00.20Smoothly connects conclusion toconcepts from introductionParaphrases thesis in conclusionor restates preview successfullyLacks an effective conclusion9.00.19Consistently uses third personpoint-of-view pronouns,capitalization, and endpunctuation correctly; avoidscontractionsMakes only an occasional errorin sentence conventionsErrors in mechanics andpunctuation interfere with thereader’s understanding of textScore 8.00.17
English 10-CA-TS-v1.0 (ABC Comic Strip Rubric)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 1 of 1Printed: 2/10/2014211.1980Theme Analysis Comic Strip Assignment RubricCategoryTheme Purpose, Audience,Task10.14.00.29Overall NeatnessEffort4321Organization is clearand follows how atheme is developedor unfolded within awork.Comic strip isorganized, but it isoften hard to followhow the theme isdevelopedthroughout.Organization is verychoppy which takesaway from thedevelopment oftheme.There is noorganization ortheme present.Successfullyrecognizes andnames figurativelanguage,determinesconnotation, andinfers effect onpurpose.Recognizes andnames somefigurative languagebut struggles todetermineconnotation and itseffect on purpose.Inaccuratelyrecognizes figurativelanguage and itseffect on purpose.Does not recognizefigurative languageor its effect on overallpurpose.Adequatelyorganizes anddevelops substancein a style that isappropriate topurpose, audienceand task.Organizes anddevelops substancein a style that isappropriate topurpose, audienceand task.Organizes anddevelops substancein a style that isappropriate topurpose, audienceand task.Organizes anddevelops substancein a style that isappropriate topurpose, audienceand task.Lettering is neat andlegible. Ample spaceis always given to thelettering in wordballoons andcaptions.Lettering isadequate. Amplespace is usuallygiven to the letteringin word balloons andcaptions.Lettering issomewhat messy.Some examples oflettering crammedinto word balloonsand captions.Letter is illegible.Lettering isconsistentlycrammed into wordballoons andcaptions.Comic fulfills all ofthe assignmentrequirements withattention to detail.Comic showsobvious effort andcare for work.Comic fulfills all ofthe assignmentrequirements withattention to detail.Comic may showless effort and carefor work than the “A”comics.Comic fulfills all ofthe assignmentrequirements. Comicshows average, butstill grade-level effort.Comic fulfills therudimentaryrequirements. Comicshows belowaverage, not gradelevel effort.
English 9-CA-TS-v1.0 (II Vocab 05 Test)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 1 of 1Printed: 2/10/2014211.582Test– Vocabulary 5Directions: Match the vocabulary word to its definition.A. SimileB. MetaphorC. Implied MetaphorD. Repetition E. Cliché1. A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without the use of like or as.ASimile Metaphor Implied Metaphor Repetition Cliché2. An expression that has been used so often that is has become trite and sometimes boring. (i.e. Many handsmake light work).ASimile Metaphor Implied Metaphor Repetition Cliché3. The repeated use of a sound, word, phrase, etc. for a dramatic effect.ASimile Metaphor Implied Metaphor Repetition Cliché4. A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unalike things using a word such as like, as, resembles,or than.ASimile Metaphor Implied Metaphor Repetition Cliché5. A suggested, but not overly stated comparison of two unalike things. (i.e. “The fog creeps in on little cat feet.”)ASimile Metaphor Implied Metaphor Repetition Cliché
English 9-CA-TS-v1.0 (Using Semicolons)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 1 of 2Printed: 2/10/2014211.206Using a Semicolon to Link Independent ClausesUse a semicolon (;) to link closely related independent clauses. Also, remove the extra capital letter and addend punctuation to each new sentence. (2 points each)1. When my zombie became sick, I took him to the doctor. The doctor was able to prescribe medicine to cure hisvirus. 2. The price of oil has risen sharply. Fewer Americans traveled last summer because of high gas prices. 3. We went to the voodoo museum. In the cemetery we found the grave of Anton LaVey. 4. Dr. Frankenstein enjoyed working with dead bodies. He considered using a cadaver to fashion a girlfriend forhis first monster. 5. Marrying a vampire has always been one of my ambitions. Breeding werewolves also has been something Iaspire to do.
English 9-CA-TS-v1.0 (Using Semicolons)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 2 of 2Printed: 2/10/2014211.206Using a Semicolon in a Compound SentenceAdd a semicolon (;) AND a closely related independent clause to each example below to form a compoundsentence. (2 points each)Example: Some cats and dogs are prone to overeatingSome cats and dogs are prone to overeating ; their pet owners need to limit the amount of food these pets aregiven.PracticeEveryone at GCHS has a favorite school lunch my favorite6. GCHS sponsors many sports teams each season7. Students may also participate in activities at GCHS8. Safety is a primary concern at GCHS9. Students are encouraged to take elective courses that relate to their interests10. When my sister was in high school, she played soccer11. Students take many standardized tests at GCHS12. Many teachers serve as coaches or faculty advisors at GCHS
Honors English 9-CA-TS-v1.0 (Poetry Unit Exam)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 1 of 4Printed: 2/10/2014211.2180Honors 9 Poetry Unit TestRead “O Captain, My Captain!” and answer the questions that follow.1. What kind of poem is “O Captain, My Captain!”?A narrative ode sonnet elegy2. The tone of “O Captain, My Captain!” can be described asA amused didactic sanguine mournful3. What word accurately describes a character trait of the speaker?A cheerful cynical loyal uncertain4. Write a complete sentence identifying the theme of “O Captain, My Captain!” (2 pts.) 5. Identify a poetic device used by the author to develop your chosen theme. Explain how the authoruses the poetic device to develop the theme you chose. (3 pts.)extended metaphorsymbolismimageryrepetition
Honors English 9-CA-TS-v1.0 (Poetry Unit Exam)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 2 of 4Printed: 2/10/2014211.2180Read “Dreamers” and answer the questions that follow.6. What kind of poem is “Dreamers”?A narrative ode sonnet elegy7. The tone of “Dreamers” can be described asA callous derisive poignant mournful8. What word accurately describes a character trait of the speaker?A ambitious serious hopeful vindictive9. Write a complete sentence identifying the theme of “Dreamers”? (2 pts.) 10. Identify a poetic device used by the author to develop your chosen theme. Explain how the authoruses the poetic device to develop the theme you chose. (3 pts.)metaphorimagerypersonificationsymbolism
Honors English 9-CA-TS-v1.0 (Poetry Unit Exam)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 3 of 4Printed: 2/10/2014211.2180Read “The Highwayman” and answer the questions that follow.11. What kind of poem is “The Highwayman”?A narrative ode sonnet elegy12. The tone of “The Highwayman” can be described asA pensive surprised laudatory sanguine13. “The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas” (line 2) contains which poetic device?A metaphor simile personification allusion14. Write a complete sentence identifying the mood of “The Highwayman.” (1 pt.) 15. Cite three phrases from the text that develop your chosen mood. (3 pts.)
Honors English 9-CA-TS-v1.0 (Poetry Unit Exam)Preview StudentPreview TeacherPreview CoursePage 4 of 4Printed: 2/10/2014211.2180Read “The Star-Spangled Banner” and answer the questions that follow.16. What kind of poem is “The Star-Spangled Banner”?A narrative ode sonnet elegy17. The tone of “The Star-Spangled Banner” can be described asA appreciative lighthearted poignant mournful18. What word accurately describes a character trait of the speaker?A clever cynical passionate playful19. Identify an event from modern history or your own life that inspired the same feeling of reliefFrancis Scott Key felt when he wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner.” (1 pt.) 20. Write three images describing the experience you named above. (3 pts.) Visual imageSound imageImage using alliteration
A He is wearing the soldier’s uniform from the first time they met He is wearing the same color clothes as she He leaves Nick’s house by the back door as soon as she arrives and comes around the front to act as though he just got
