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ENGLISH II RELEASED FORM 51 Which statement describes the connection between the selection and the oxymoron “both at the same time”? A The division between the two groups is not as distinct in the more recent, financial crisis as it was during the dictatorship.

S1 Which line from the poem describes the speaker’s feelings about loving someone?

1 According to the selection, why has “the Big Bend” been described as a “geologist’s paradise”? A because it contains rocks B because many geologists vacation there C because sparse vegetation allows easy access to interesting strata D because there are many jobs for geologists there RELEASED 6 Go to the next page.

B They emphasize the allure and repulsiveness of the landscape.

A general overview, geographic placement, volcanic highlights, types of creatures found, chronological history B general overview, chronological history, geographic highlights, volcanic activity, faults, earthquakes C chronological histories by area, details about sediments and findings, earthquake information, and volcanic effects D overall history of area, history by specific time periods, descriptions of geologic events, and major discoveries RELEASED 7 Go to the next page.

D The alliteration signals and emphasizes a place deserving special attention from the reader.

ENGLISH II RELEASED FORM 2 What is the effect of the metaphors in the sentences below from paragraph 2?

A to emphasize the size of the island’s population B to create intrigue over the island’s most famous feature C to conclude the story with a riddle D to summarize her points about the moai’s origins RELEASED 22 Go to the next page.

24 In the sentence below from the last paragraph, how does the connotation of the words reflect Sharat’s attitude toward the boy?

D The phrasing builds suspense over Stepan and Levin’s relationship and its relevance to the plot.

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4 How does the author structure the text?

ENGLISH II RELEASED FORM 19 What is the meaning of the simile in the sentence below from paragraph 5?

B The simile exemplifies the repeated use of figurative language as a rhetorical device.

B The simile exemplifies the repeated use of figurative language as a rhetorical device.

A general overview, geographic placement, volcanic highlights, types of creatures found, chronological history B general overview, chronological history, geographic highlights, volcanic activity, faults, earthquakes C chronological histories by area, details about sediments and findings, earthquake information, and volcanic effects D overall history of area, history by specific time periods, descriptions of geologic events, and major discoveries RELEASED 7 Go to the next page.

10 How does the author’s use of rhyme scheme enhance the theme of the poem?

A It clarifies the existing natural boundaries of the area.

A general overview, geographic placement, volcanic highlights, types of creatures found, chronological history B general overview, chronological history, geographic highlights, volcanic activity, faults, earthquakes C chronological histories by area, details about sediments and findings, earthquake information, and volcanic effects D overall history of area, history by specific time periods, descriptions of geologic events, and major discoveries RELEASED 7 Go to the next page.

C The phrasing maintains Stepan’s characterization as a valiant man.

“In 2002, the difference between those who left and those who stayed no longer attracted capital letters (for we live in a lowercase era, without great pretensions).” A The description of the two eras demonstrates the author’s ironic tone while differentiating the change in perception between the time periods.

A by describing geologic time periods B by explaining the effects of volcanoes C by comparing fossil remains to volcanic ash D by giving descriptive geologic details about the topic 7 Which group of words from the selection conveys the author’s attitude about his topic?

A remarkable, amazing, dramatic, magnificent B paradise, fortunate, proliferation, thrived C complex, challenge, staggering, nightmare D invaded, retreating, uplifted, erupted RELEASED 8 Go to the next page.

A by using descriptive phrases to explain difficult ideas B by using only formal scientific language to list data C by using bulleted phrases to clarify ideas D by using quotes from famous people to support facts RELEASED 9

18 How does the use of personification in the first paragraph help develop the setting?

A amazed B respectful C redundant D significant RELEASED 2

39 In the selection, the use of the word liberalism to describe Stepan’s interactions with others is meant to convey what about his character?

28 What geographical and statistical information? is the purpose of beginning the selection with dialogue and then moving to A The reader is not able to comprehend the geographical and statistical information without the dialogue.

“In 2002, the difference between those who left and those who stayed no longer attracted capital letters (for we live in a lowercase era, without great pretensions).” A The description of the two eras demonstrates the author’s ironic tone while differentiating the change in perception between the time periods.

A The rhyming couplets in the stanzas about Russia are rhythmic and soothing.

A The rhyming couplets in the stanzas about Russia are rhythmic and soothing.

S1 Which line from the poem describes the speaker’s feelings about loving someone?

53 In the excerpt from To the Person Leaving, why does the author choose to end the selection with a rhetorical question?

A general overview, geographic placement, volcanic highlights, types of creatures found, chronological history B general overview, chronological history, geographic highlights, volcanic activity, faults, earthquakes C chronological histories by area, details about sediments and findings, earthquake information, and volcanic effects D overall history of area, history by specific time periods, descriptions of geologic events, and major discoveries RELEASED 7 Go to the next page.

D Europeans have completely rewritten Easter Island’s history. can be inferred from paragraph 2?

B The simile exemplifies the repeated use of figurative language as a rhetorical device.

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16 How does the speaker’s point of view affect her impression of the bustle of New York?

9 Which lines from the poem support the theme?

A They compare Big Bend to a contradictory dream world.

A The phrasing demonstrates the cunning employed by Stepan in this scene.

A The allegory demonstrates the perceived importance of some of the people who left.

ENGLISH II RELEASED FORM 5 What is the significance of the selection’s structure?

B They emphasize the allure and repulsiveness of the landscape.

B It describes an endless argument between two people.

A by describing geologic time periods B by explaining the effects of volcanoes C by comparing fossil remains to volcanic ash D by giving descriptive geologic details about the topic 7 Which group of words from the selection conveys the author’s attitude about his topic?

10 How does the author’s use of rhyme scheme enhance the theme of the poem?

D The phrasing builds suspense over Stepan and Levin’s relationship and its relevance to the plot.

C It depicts a husband and his wife engaged in a minor argument.

A by using descriptive phrases to explain difficult ideas B by using only formal scientific language to list data C by using bulleted phrases to clarify ideas D by using quotes from famous people to support facts RELEASED 9

D The description alludes to previous use of analogies and metaphors by the author which demonstrates the similarity between the two time periods.

D The island’s residents are very hospitable to visitors. is an objective summary of the selection?

B The moai are an integral part of the island’s tourist industry.

ENGLISH II RELEASED FORM 25 How does the author introduce additional depth to the conflict between the husband and wife?

B She presents a stark contrast to the beauty of her homeland.

A by describing geologic time periods B by explaining the effects of volcanoes C by comparing fossil remains to volcanic ash D by giving descriptive geologic details about the topic 7 Which group of words from the selection conveys the author’s attitude about his topic?

B The speaker’s experiences in Russia lead her to expect New York workers to be wealthy and benevolent people.

23 What character? does Kiran’s reaction to the arrival of the young boy reveal about her A She is selfish and uncaring about the needs of others.

“Oblonsky, with his ready tact, felt that Levin fancied he might not care to show his intimacy with him before his subordinates, and so he made haste to take him off into his room.”

ENGLISH II RELEASED FORM 8 How does the author achieve his purpose?

18 How does the use of personification in the first paragraph help develop the setting?

A amazed B respectful C redundant D significant RELEASED 2

D She parallels the island’s history with travelers’ previous encounters. is the author’s purpose in writing this selection?

A remarkable, amazing, dramatic, magnificent B paradise, fortunate, proliferation, thrived C complex, challenge, staggering, nightmare D invaded, retreating, uplifted, erupted RELEASED 8 Go to the next page.

B Europeans are not as central to the island’s history as some may think.

C The rhyming lines are subtle in comparison to the growing light.

A general overview, geographic placement, volcanic highlights, types of creatures found, chronological history B general overview, chronological history, geographic highlights, volcanic activity, faults, earthquakes C chronological histories by area, details about sediments and findings, earthquake information, and volcanic effects D overall history of area, history by specific time periods, descriptions of geologic events, and major discoveries RELEASED 7 Go to the next page.

Then, in the distance, I saw the distinct outline of giant heads.”

D It provides the reader with an inside look at how geological maps are created.

D The description alludes to previous use of analogies and metaphors by the author which demonstrates the similarity between the two time periods.

20 What is implied in the sentence below from paragraph 10?

A The allegory demonstrates the perceived importance of some of the people who left.

A to display the humorous tone of the selection as a whole B to explain the atmosphere of the boardroom meeting C to provide visual imagery D to show Stepan’s playful attitude 42 What can be inferred from the statement below in the last paragraph?

A to display the humorous tone of the selection as a whole B to explain the atmosphere of the boardroom meeting C to provide visual imagery D to show Stepan’s playful attitude 42 What can be inferred from the statement below in the last paragraph?

A It describes the motives behind Sharat’s initial argument with his wife and why he accepts the boy into their home.

“Only, at the time, the prestige attached to the journey was such that those who did not leave attempted to justify themselves by discrediting those who did—the long-suffering sippers who had found themselves obliged to swallow the salty caviar of exile.”

34 What A to expose the truth about the origin of the moai on Easter Island B to describe the mysteries of Easter Island C to persuade travelers to visit and eventually relocate to Easter Island D to provide a history of Easter Island 35 How does the author unfold her ideas about Easter Island?

17 How do Sharat’s feelings about Nilkanta help develop the theme of the selection?

D The men who constructed the moai destroyed the forests because they blocked the view of the moai from other points on the island.

A to display the humorous tone of the selection as a whole B to explain the atmosphere of the boardroom meeting C to provide visual imagery D to show Stepan’s playful attitude 42 What can be inferred from the statement below in the last paragraph?

C The metaphor illustrates the idea that some of the people who left savored their special kind of suffering.

Use evidence from the selection to support your answer.

A to emphasize the size of the island’s population B to create intrigue over the island’s most famous feature C to conclude the story with a riddle D to summarize her points about the moai’s origins RELEASED 22 Go to the next page.

“Not all field geologists, however, refer to the Big Bend as a paradise. For some, this land of twisted, tortured rock is a nightmare.”

A The phrasing demonstrates the cunning employed by Stepan in this scene.