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EOC Review Name: ________________________________8th ADV

Define the following

1. Conflict:

2. External Conflict:

3. Internal Conflict:

4. Irony:

5. Dramatic Irony:

6. Situational Irony:

7. Verbal Irony:

8. Personification:

9. Theme:

10. Symbolism:

11. Inference:

12. Main Idea:

EOC Review Name: ________________________________13. Summary:

14. Mood:

15. Tone:

16. Metaphor:

17. Simile:

18. Foreshadowing:

19. Rhyme Scheme:

20. Fiction:

21. Nonfiction:

22. Connotation:

23. Denotation:

24. Example of good connotation for ugly:

25. Example of bad connotation for ugly:

EOC Review Name: ________________________________26. Using Anne Frank, show that you understand characterization.

27. Give an example of suspense from “The Diary of Anne Frank.”

28. Correct the double negatives: a. You can’t never stop me.

b. I don’t want nobody to get hurt.

c. I don’t know nothing about a robbery.

29. Circle which is correct:

A lot a lot

All right alright

30. Poem to Rhyme Scheme:Mr. Brown the Circus Clown

Mr. Brown, the circus clownputs his clothes on upside down.He wears his hat upon his toesand socks and shoes upon his nose.Rhyme scheme: _____________

Point of View:_______________

My Penmanship is Pretty Bad

My penmanship is pretty bad.My printing’s plainly awful.In truth, my writing looks so sadit ought to be unlawful.Rhyme scheme: _____________

Point of view: _______________

31. Text Features: (list )

EOC Review Name: ________________________________32. Poems (define)a. Speaker:

b. Poet:

c. Author:

Use their, they’re or there: 33. Unable to tolerate the dust one moment longer, Elizabeth spent the afternoon cleaning the living

room tables and shelves. Now __________ slippery with furniture polish, glowing in the sunlight that spills through the open window.

34. 2. "Oh, no! _________ are lima beans on my plate!" screamed Noel before he fainted with a thud on the dining room floor.

35. 3. Nothing makes Diane’s cat Big Toe Joe happier than a laundry basket full of fresh warm towels. _________ he will sleep, purring in contentment and shedding long white hair on the clean terry cloth.

36. 4. Mrs. O'Shea spent the day steam cleaning the living room floor. Now her children can hardly find the kitchen without __________ trail of dirty footprints leading the way.

37. 5. Dolly hates dogs more than snakes or cockroaches. She believes that canines are loathsome creatures because _________ only goal in life is to kill her front lawn with urine.

Use: two, too or to:

38. Whenever our parakeet chirps __________ loudly, we throw a towel over his cage.

39. Instead of researching killer whales for Marine Biology, Jorge went __________ the beach.

40. Martin dreaded going __________ the movies with his young cousins because they started popcorn fights whenever the action onscreen got too slow.

41. Diane was __________ short to reach the oatmeal, so the friendly stock clerk grabbed a box for her.

42. Gordon didn’t want __________ miss Spanish class if his teacher Señora Álvarez was rewarding right answers with lollipops.

43. We watched Sam lick the __________ fingers that he ran through the icing of Betty Lou’s birthday cake.

44. When Randall heard that Betty Lou got a pet tarantula, he wanted one __________.

EOC Review Name: ________________________________45. Circle examples of archaic language in the following sonnet excerpt.

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer's lease hath all too short a date:

46. Read this sentence.

We spread our sleeping bags across the smooth terrain of the plateau and quickly drifted off to sleep.

As it is used in this sentence, plateau is to _______ as mountain is to jagged.

a. Terrainb. Rockyc. Flatd. Beautiful

47. Read this sentence.

A raging wildfire has burned over 36,000 acres of Everglades National Park.

As it is used in this sentence, wildfire is to _______ as virus is to disease.

a. Environmentb. Destructionc. Rainwaterd. Firefighter

48. Give the meaning of the following common prefixesA. pre-B. re-C. mis-D. dis-E. un-F. in-

49. Why might ALL CAPS be used within a passage?

EOC Review Name: ________________________________Question 50

While reading a book, you see an unfamiliar word.Where would be the best place to look up its meaning and pronunciation?

A.

table of contents

B. index

C. footnotes

D.

glossary

Question 51

Yelina explained to her mother how well the interview for her first job as a teacher was going until the principal told Yelina she would also coach basketball. Yelina said she had to stop herself and ________ from laughing aloud when the principal mentioned coaching. "Momma," Yelina said giggling, "how could I possibly coach basketball when I do not even know how to play it?"

Which word correctly completes the sentence?

A. rant

B. refrain

C. reaction

D. Rescind

Question 52

Wes's uncle joined the Navy. He sent Wes posters of sailors and ships and a book of sailing, or ________, terms.


A. nautical

B. negative

C. Nomad

Question 53

-What point of view is the above passage written in?

EOC Review Name: ________________________________At first, Luis had great enthusiasm for the summer job at the factory because it paid so well. After two weeks of doing the exact procedure thirty times every hour, his interest toward the job began to fade, decrease, and ____.


A. wane

B. writhe

C. deflect

D. demote

Question 54

What is the meaning of the underlined word below?

Over the past hundred years, the number of tigers has decreased by as much as 90 percent. This reduction has secured the tiger a spot on the endangered species list. Deforestation plagues the tiger. It destroys their habitats and limits their food supply. Logging companies and local villagers cut down entire forests to make room for farms and villages. This forces the tigers to relocate to fewer and fewer habitats with even less food available to them.

The sport of hunting also adds to the tiger's plight. As hunters kill smaller game animals, they reduce the tiger's food supply.

A. food supply

B. characteristics

C. enemies

D. adversity

Question 55

A Jack Russell terrier has a compact build compared to the big, lanky body of a Great Dane.

In which sentence does the word compact have the same meaning as in the sentence above?

A. The candidate delivered a compact version of the long speech he had given the previous week.

B. The hoe's blade could barely make a dent in the compact soil of the garden.

C. The compact fighter was fast and strong, easily defeating his larger opponent.

D. My compact car gets much better gas mileage than my next-door neighbor's gas guzzler.

Question 56

If you want to convey that someone is famous but in a negative sense, which word would you use?

EOC Review Name: ________________________________A. notorious

B. famous

C. celebrated

D. popular

Question 57

A pre-reading activity to aid comprehension is

A.

reviewing important words after reading the text.

B. analyzing significant words before reading the text.

C. defining significant words after reading the text.

D.

identifying unknown words while reading the text.

Question 58

All was well in the world. The cat was complacently swinging its tail while keeping an eye on the bird's nest in the nearby tree. The dog lazily swatted flies with its tail as it lounged only a few feet from the cat. Even a lizard sat sunning on a rock on this lazy, hazy day of summer.

What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?

A. to persuade

B. to inform

C. to entertain

D. to evaluate

Question 59

Rowdy's Rescue

The sun beats down on Rowdy and me as we run down the path to the quarry; Mack and his friends are still unloading the car. Rowdy and I reach the edge, and with an excited yelp, Rowdy belly-flops into the cool water. I follow him a second later with a splash. We paddle back to the edge and crawl out; the blazing sun feels delicious after the icy water of the quarry. What a great summer this is going to be, I think. Rowdy's tail thumps against the warm rock, no doubt expressing the same thing.

We are almost dozing off when we hear the sound of Mack and his friends. Screaming and laughing, they're taking turns on the rope swing that has been here at the quarry ever since we can remember. Each boy grabs the loose rope and swings out over the water in a lazy arc, letting go at the highest point and falling into the water with a splash.Today I decide to try the rope swing myself. I take a running start and grab the rope tight with

EOC Review Name: ________________________________both hands, giving a Tarzan yell. Plunging through the air, I swing higher than anyone else and attempt to turn my fall into a dive. As I break the water's surface head-first, I feel a sudden sharp pain and everything goes black.The next thing I know, I am surrounded by muffled voices; opening my eyes, I see my brother's worried face. "Justin! Are you all right?" Mack asks, and I can tell that he is trying not to cry. Someone has brought a blanket and a bag of ice, and Mack puts the ice against my forehead. "You bashed your head on something – an old log, I think – when you hit the water," he explains. "We didn't know what happened, and we couldn't see you anywhere. That's when Rowdy dove in and found you. He grabbed your arm and pulled you up to the surface, and we jumped in and got you out. I think you'll be all right – you'll probably have a big ol' lump on your head, though." He manages a small, relieved smile.Looking around for Rowdy, I see him sitting nearby. When he realizes that I am awake, he hurries over and sniffs me from head to toe, tail wagging like crazy. He licks my face, and I reach up to put my arms around his strong neck. "What an incredible dog you are, Rowdy," I say. His doggy smile seems to agree.

What is the purpose of the passage?

A. to entertain

B. to inform

C. to persuade

D. to explain

Question 60

Which of the following statements is true?

Abraham Lincoln's purpose in writing the Gettysburg Address was to

A.

lighten a somber mood by using jokes and humor to get laughs from the audience.

B. inspire the audience to remember the cause for which these men died.

C. intimidate the audience into believing untrue rumors about the war.

D.

state facts and figures to inform the audience of the importance of the war.

Question 61

"Better than Gold" by Abram J. Ryan

Better than grandeur, better than gold,Than rank and titles a thousand-fold,Is a healthy body and a mind at ease,And simple pleasures that always please.A heart that can feel for another's woe,

EOC Review Name: ________________________________With sympathies large enough to enfoldAll men as brothers, is better than gold.

Better than gold is a conscience clear,Though toiling for bread in a humble sphere,Doubly blessed with content and health,Untried by the lusts and cares of wealth.Lowly living and lofty thoughtMay adorn and ennoble the poorest cot;The blessings that never were bought nor sold,That each may share, are better than gold.

What is the theme of this poem?

A.

There is value in working hard to achieve wealth.

B. Caring for the poor is something everyone should do.

C. Having a healthy body takes a lot of work.

D.

There are more important things in life than money.

Question 62

What is the best way to determine the main idea of a text?

A.

See if the last sentence is the topic sentence or main idea.

B. See if the first sentence is the topic sentence or main idea.

C. See if the other sentences or paragraphs support it.

D.

See if it is implied or stated directly in the paragraph or passage.

Question 63

"The Dog and the Shadow" by Aesop

A dog, crossing a bridge over a stream with a piece of flesh in his mouth, saw his own reflection in the water and took it for that of another dog with a piece of meat double his own in size. He immediately let go of his own and fiercely attacked the other dog to get his larger piece from him. He thus lost both, that which he grasped at in the water because it was a reflection and his own because the stream swept it away.

What shows that the theme of the passage is greed?

A. The dog saw his own shadow and attacked it.

B. The dog dropped a piece of meat to grab at a bigger one.

C. The dog lost his meat in the water.

EOC Review Name: ________________________________D. The small dog saw a much larger dog.

Question 64

The average American family moves ten times; a significant fraction of the American population moves each year. Families that move frequently do not realize what the effects will be. When families are uprooted, both adults and children must cope with major changes, many of them negative. Moving to a new neighborhood and a new school causes a great deal of anxiety for children. About half of household moves are made after the school year begins, adding to the stress. Statistics show that a large number of children whose families move frequently are more likely to have severe discipline problems and low grades in school; many will eventually drop out of school altogether.

What is the main idea of the passage?

A. American families, especially those with children, need to stop moving around and settle in one place.

B. When families move frequently, there can be serious negative effects on children.

C. Moving is less stressful for children if it happens at the beginning of the school year.

D. Children who are forced to move frequently will eventually drop out of school.

Question 65

Inscription on the Statue of Liberty by Emma Lazarus Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me. I lift my lamp beside the golden door.

What is the rhyme scheme of the poem?

A.

babab

B. ababa

C. abaab

D.

abbab

Question 66

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Using the graphic organizer, how would you describe the falling action?

A. Cinderella gets to go to the ball.

B. The silver slipper fits Cinderella perfectly.

C. The stepsisters are ignored by the prince.

D. They live happily ever after.

Question 67

"A Poison Tree" by William Blake

I was angry with my friend;I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow.

And I watered it in fears, Night and morning with my tears: And I sunned it with smiles, And with soft deceitful wiles.

And it grew both day and night, Till it bore an apple bright.And my foe beheld it shine, And he knew that it was mine.

And into my garden stole.When the night had veiled the pole;In the morning, glad I see

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My foe outstretched beneath the tree.

from "Strange Meeting" by Wilfred Owen

It seemed that out of battle I escapedDown some profound dull tunnel, long since scoopedThrough granites which titanic wars had groined.

Yet also there encumbered sleepers groaned, Too fast in thought or death to be bestirred. Then, as I probed them, one sprang up, and staredWith piteous recognition in fixed eyes,Lifting distressful hands, as if to bless. And by his smile, I knew that sullen hall, By his dead smile I knew we stood in Hell.

With a thousand pains that vision's face was grained; Yet no blood reached there from the upper ground, And no guns thumped, or down the flues made moan.'Strange friend,' I said, 'here is no cause to mourn.''None,' said that other, 'save the undone years, The hopelessness. Whatever hope is yours,Was my life also…For by my glee might many men have laughed,And of my weeping something had been left, Which must die now. I mean the truth untold, The pity of war, the pity war distilled.Courage was mine, and I had mystery,Wisdom was mine, and I had mastery…

I am the enemy you killed, my friend.I knew you in this dark: for so you frownedYesterday through me as you jabbed and killed. I parried; but my hands were loath and cold. Let us sleep now...'

What theme do the two poems share?

A.

the value of courage

B. the necessity of forgiveness

C. the fragile nature of friendship

D.

the effects of anger and violence

Question 68

EOC Review Name: ________________________________Read the poem. Then answer the question below.

DIRGE FOR A SOLDIERIn Memory of Gen. Philip KearnyBy George H. Boker (1823-1890)

Close his eyes; his work is done! What to him is friend or foeman? Rise of moon, or set of sun, Hand of man, or kiss of woman? Lay him low, lay him lowIn the clover or the snow! What cares he? He cannot know: Lay him low!

As man may, he fought his fight, Proved his truth by his endeavor; Let him sleep in solemn night, Sleep forever, and forever. Lay him low, lay him lowIn the clover or the snow! What cares he? He cannot know: Lay him low!

Fold him in his Country's stars, Roll the drum and fire the volley! What to him are all our wars, What but death bemocking folly? Lay him low, lay him lowIn the clover or the snow! What cares he? He cannot know: Lay him low!

Leave him to God's watching eye, Trust him to the hand that made him. Mortal love weeps idly by: God alone has power to aid him. Lay him low, lay him lowIn the clover or the snow! What cares he? He cannot know: Lay him low!

THE DEATH OF ABRAHAM LINCOLNby William Cullen Bryant

Oh, slow to smite and swift to spare, Gentle and merciful and just!

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Who, in the fear of God, didst bearThe sword of power, a nation's trust.

In sorrow by thy bier we stand, Amid the awe that hushes all, And speak the anguish of a landThat shook with horror at thy fall.

Thy task is done; the bound are free; We bear thee to an honored grave, Whose proudest monument shall beThe broken fetters of the slave.

Pure was thy life; its bloody closeHath placed thee with the sons of light, Among the noble host of thoseWho perished in the cause of Right.

The themes of the two poems are similar because both poems are about _______________.

A.

the soldier's longing for home

B. the death of an honorable person

C. victories in battle

D.

casualties of war

Question 69

"The Frogs and the Well" a fable

Two Frogs lived together in a marsh. But one hot summer the marsh dried up, and they left it to look for another place to live in; frogs like damp places if they can get them. By and by they came to a deep well, and one of them looked down into it, and said to the other, "This looks a nice cool place. Let us jump in and settle here." But the other, who had a wiser head on his shoulders, replied, "Not so fast, my friend. Supposing this well dried up like the marsh, how should we get out again?"

"The Fox and the Goat" a fable

A Fox one day fell into a deep well and could find no means of escape. A Goat, overcome with thirst, came to the same well, and seeing the Fox, inquired if the water was good. Concealing his sad plight under a merry guise, the Fox indulged in a lavish praise of the water, saying it was excellent beyond measure, and encouraged the Goat to descend. The Goat, mindful only of his thirst, thoughtlessly jumped down, but just as he drank, the Fox informed him of the difficulty they were both in and suggested a scheme for their common escape. "If," said he, "you will place your forefeet upon the wall and bend your head, I will run up your back and escape, and will help you out afterwards." The Goat readily assented and the Fox leaped upon his back. Steadying himself with the Goat's horns, he safely reached the mouth of the well and

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made off as fast as he could. When the Goat upbraided him for breaking his promise, he turned around and cried out, "You foolish old fellow! If you had as many brains in your head as you have hairs in your beard, you would never have gone down before you had inspected the way up, nor have exposed yourself to dangers from which you had no means of escape."

Compare the settings of these two fables.

A. The settings for both fables are wells.

B. The settings for both fables are wild animals.

C. The settings for both fables are "look before you leap."

D. The settings for both fables are sad.

Question 70

If I can stop one heart from breaking,I shall not live in vain;If I can ease one life the aching,Or cool one pain,Or help one fainting robinUnto his nest again,I shall not live in vain.

The poem, "If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking" by Emily Dickinson, would most likely remind the reader of which of the following?

A. a science chapter, "The Heart and its Function"

B. a short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart"

C. a medical report, "Your Heart and Your Body"

D. a song, "How Can We Help Others?"

Question 71

Read the poems. Then answer the question below.

DIRGE FOR A SOLDIERIn Memory of Gen. Philip KearnyBy George H. Boker (1823-1890)

Close his eyes; his work is done! What to him is friend or foeman? Rise of moon, or set of sun, Hand of man, or kiss of woman? Lay him low, lay him lowIn the clover or the snow! What cares he? He cannot know:

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Lay him low!

As man may, he fought his fight, Proved his truth by his endeavor; Let him sleep in solemn night, Sleep forever, and forever. Lay him low, lay him lowIn the clover or the snow! What cares he? He cannot know: Lay him low!

Fold him in his Country's stars, Roll the drum and fire the volley! What to him are all our wars, What but death bemocking folly? Lay him low, lay him lowIn the clover or the snow! What cares he? He cannot know: Lay him low!

Leave him to God's watching eye, Trust him to the hand that made him. Mortal love weeps idly by: God alone has power to aid him. Lay him low, lay him lowIn the clover or the snow! What cares he? He cannot know: Lay him low!


Oh, slow to smite and swift to spare, Gentle and merciful and just! Who, in the fear of God, didst bearThe sword of power, a nation's trust.

In sorrow by thy bier we stand, Amid the awe that hushes all, And speak the anguish of a landThat shook with horror at thy fall.


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How are the themes of the two poems different?

A.

The speaker of one poem is grieving for a loss, while the speaker of the other poem is surprised by his lack of grief.

B. The theme of the first poem is the death of a president, while the theme of the second poem is the death of a soldier.

C. In the first poem, the speaker feels a sense of loss that is far greater than that felt by the speaker of the second poem.

D.

The speaker of one poem laments the loss of a comrade, while the speaker of the other poem grieves for the loss of a national icon.

Question 72

Read the following passages and then answer the question that follows.

Passage 1

Louisa's Big Chance

For the tenth time, Louisa checked to make sure her materials were in order. Computer disk for presentation, copies of her proposal, business cards: she was ready. She glanced at the clock. Any minute now, they'd call her in.

Her shoes were shined, her tailored suit fit well, her hair was carefully styled, and she was alert and focused. This meeting might make or break her entire career in advertising. "But it's no good worrying," she thought. "You've done your best to prepare and that's all you can do."

Louisa thought of her father. He would be so proud of her today. He had worked hard all his life at one low-paying job or another, and had given all his children the foundation they needed for success. "Education," he had told them, "is important. But that's not all you need. You've got to have ambition, too, and a little inborn skill. Every person on this earth was born with a special talent; you just have to find out what it is and build on it. Education, drive, and talent will pave your way to the stars."

Louisa was startled out of her thoughts by a soft cough. She turned to face a man that she recognized as a junior partner in the firm. "They're ready for you now," he told her, and Louisa squared her shoulders and walked into the room.

Passage 2

Mike's Trial

Mike watched as his lawyer spoke briefly with the prosecutor and then walked with crisp professionalism back to him. "They'll be ready for us in just a few minutes," he said.

EOC Review Name: ________________________________"Remember, answer his questions honestly and briefly. You don't need to go into a lot of detail. And remember, you're innocent of this crime. You have nothing to be ashamed of."

Mike looked into Frank's earnest eyes and nodded. It was so good to have someone that believed in his innocence. His own parents had turned their backs on him when he was accused of the bribery. Even his beloved little sister, Samantha, thought he was guilty. There was evidence, but it had been planted by the real criminal, and it stung Mike that his family couldn't see that. If he were convicted, he would spend many years in prison, and his life would never be the same.

The bailiff walked out into the hallway and summoned them back into the courtroom. "It's time," said Frank, "to show them all that you are innocent."

What is a theme in Passage 1 that is not also a theme in Passage 2?

A. Fathers can be a great source of support.

B. Even those close to you may lose trust in you.

C. Honesty is always the best policy.

D. All you need is one friend to help you through hard times.

Question 73

Read the following passages and then answer the question that follows.

Passage 1

Louisa's Big Chance

For the tenth time, Louisa checked to make sure her materials were in order. Computer disk for presentation, copies of her proposal, business cards: she was ready. She glanced at the clock. Any minute now, they'd call her in.

Her shoes were shined, her tailored suit fit well, her hair was carefully styled, and she was alert and focused. This meeting might make or break her entire career in advertising. "But it's no good worrying," she thought. "You've done your best to prepare and that's all you can do."

Louisa thought of her father. He would be so proud of her today. He had worked hard all his life at one low-paying job or another, and had given all his children the foundation they needed for success. "Education," he had told them, "is important. But that's not all you need. You've got to have ambition, too, and a little inborn skill. Every person on this earth was born with a special talent; you just have to find out what it is and build on it. Education, drive, and talent will pave your way to the stars."

Louisa was startled out of her thoughts by a soft cough. She turned to face a man that she recognized as a junior partner in the firm. "They're ready for you now," he told her, and Louisa squared her shoulders and walked into the room.

Passage 2

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Mike's Trial

Mike watched as his lawyer spoke briefly with the prosecutor and then walked with crisp professionalism back to him. "They'll be ready for us in just a few minutes," he said. "Remember, answer his questions honestly and briefly. You don't need to go into a lot of detail. And remember, you're innocent of this crime. You have nothing to be ashamed of."

Mike looked into Frank's earnest eyes and nodded. It was so good to have someone that believed in his innocence. His own parents had turned their backs on him when he was accused of the bribery. Even his beloved little sister, Samantha, thought he was guilty. There was evidence, but it had been planted by the real criminal, and it stung Mike that his family couldn't see that. If he were convicted, he would spend many years in prison, and his life would never be the same.

The bailiff walked out into the hallway and summoned them back into the courtroom. "It's time," said Frank, "to show them all that you are innocent."

What theme do the two passages share?

A. Truth is the most important virtue.

B. Even good people sometimes commit crimes.

C. The future can be determined by a single event.

D. Education, talent, and drive are the keys to success.

Question 74

Jean Craighead George is a famous environmental author. Her father was the original scientist to map out the Florida Everglades for the government. She is famous for many novels. However, two, in particular, are always favorites with preteens and teens: Julie of the Wolves and My Side of the Mountain. The stories each contain teenage heroes who have a deep respect for nature and must survive the ravages of the wilderness. Both stories depict how the hero lives off the land; however, the setting is different in each novel. In Julie of the Wolves the main character is placed in the Arctic, while the main character of My Side of the Mountain lives in the Catskill Mountains.Based upon this description, which of the following would be an accurate comparison/contrast statement of the two novels?

A. Both stories take place in the mountains.

B. Both stories have characters that must live off the land to survive in the wilderness.

C. Both stories are about wolves and teenagers in the wilderness.

D. One story is about survival and one story is about love.

Question 75

Passage 1

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Telemachus sat alone, as always, in the courtyard of his father's vast home in Ithaca. Although he heard his mother calling for him, he stared, entranced, at the sea beyond the courtyard walls. He knew that somewhere on that sea, his father, the great Odysseus, sailed with his heroic crew. What dangers had they faced in their travels? He wondered if his father ever thought about his own home, surrounded by rocky cliffs and crashing waves. He wondered if his father ever longed to join his only son for a morning hunt or to tell him tales of his journey and the war. Telemachus wondered why the gods had chosen to test Odysseus for so long, taking him far from his home and his lonely son.

Passage 2

As Cory reached for the doorknob, he hesitated for just a moment. He allowed himself to hope -- a mistake, no doubt, but it was only for a moment. He had hoped to walk into the apartment and smell dinner cooking. He wasn't hungry; he had eaten a big lunch before swim practice. But he knew what that smell would mean.

The door creaked open to reveal his mother, asleep on the couch, her hand still reaching into a half-empty bag of chips. He heaved a sigh and trudged into the dingy living room, dragging his backpack behind him. There were no food smells, no clanging of pots, no happy chaos. The dining table was still pushed into a corner, dusty. His father was nowhere to be seen.

It had been a mistake to hope. Cory was disappointed again. On top of everything, he hadn't a clue about his geometry homework and would have to struggle through another chapter test without help.

Based on the passages, what conflict do both Telemachus and Cory share?

A. Each boy wants affection from his mother but pretends not to care.

B. Both feel sad that their parents do not get along.

C. Both have absent fathers who do not fulfill commitments to their sons.

D. Each boy is angry that his father is having exciting experiences without him.

Question 76

Read the poem. Then answer the question below.


Oh, slow to smite and swift to spare, Gentle and merciful and just! Who, in the fear of God, didst bearThe sword of power, a nation's trust.

In sorrow by thy bier we stand, Amid the awe that hushes all, And speak the anguish of a land

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That shook with horror at thy fall.



To what historical event is the third stanza referring?

A.

freeing the slaves

B. dying in battle

C. the death of Bryant

D.

the death of slaves

Question 77

From "The Wound Dresser" by Walt Whitman

Bearing the bandages, water and sponge,Straight and swift to my wounded I go,Where they lie on the ground after the battle brought in,Where their priceless blood reddens the grass, the ground,Or to the rows of the hospital tent, or under the roof'd hospital,To the long rows of cots up and down each side I return,To each and all one after another I draw near, not one do I miss,An attendant follows holding a tray, he carries a refuse pail,Soon to be fill'd with clotted rags and blood, emptied, and fill'd again.

I onward go, I stop,With hinged knees and steady hand to dress wounds,I am firm with each, the pangs are sharp yet unavoidable,One turns to me his appealing eyes—poor boy! I never knew you,Yet I think I could not refuse this moment to die for you, if that would save you.

Which of the following historical sites is most closely related to the setting of this poem?

A.

the Parthenon

B. Plymouth Rock

C. an Old West mining town

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a Civil War battlefield

Question 78

Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage, published in 1895, takes place during the American Civil War. Which of the following artifacts would be least helpful in allowing a reader to understand the era in which the novel is set?

A. a television documentary about the Civil War

B. a biography of Stephen Crane

C. a diary kept by a nurse in a Union army hospital

D. a portfolio of Civil War photographs

Question 79

Read the stories. Then answer the question below.

Life on the Prairie

Elyse puts on her cloak and her boots by the light of the fire and heads to the barn, grabbing the pail Mama has placed by the door. "Don't slosh the milk," Mama reminds her from the sink.

"Yes, ma'am," the girl answers, and she pulls the heavy door closed behind her. The waning moon still hangs in the early morning sky, dimly lighting the path to the barn. The sun is a thin orange line just peeping over the horizon. The girl has followed this routine each morning at daybreak for more than a year, ever since she turned ten years old. She whistles as she swings the empty pail by its handle. Dawn is her favorite time of day.

The chickens that Papa had let out of the coop are scratching around the spring wagon for a chance kernel of grain. Elyse breathes in the fresh morning air, still damp with dew from the night. Buttercups seem to slumber in patches near the path. A lone strip of snow lingers on the ground beneath the eaves of the barn, reminding her of the last breath of winter that shivered through the countryside only a few days ago.

As Elyse grabs the cold metal latch and gives the barn door a strong pull, she hears a familiar noise from within. Papa has the pitchfork in motion as he pitches hay over the stall to the mare, who swishes her tail in gratitude.

Elyse fills a feed bucket half full of grain, takes the three-legged stool from the nail on the post, and walks toward the stall. The old milk cow is patiently waiting where Papa has put her, her udder swollen and taut. She turns her head and moos as if to tell Elyse, "Where have you been? I've been here for an hour." Elyse dumps the grain in the feed box in front of the cow and latches its head in the stanchion. Then Elyse pulls up to the warmth of the cow and grabs hold of its teats. She squeezes, slowly and firmly, drawing the milk from the cow's udder. The warm milk streams into the pail.

The barn cats are meowing impatiently and milling about their pan, eagerly waiting for Elyse to

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finish the milking. Bessie eats the grain from the box and tolerates Elyse until the pail is full. Elyse pats the cow. "Good job, ol' girl," Elyse says. "A full pail, with some for the cats." As Elyse dribbles a little milk into the pan, the cats push their way in for a drink. "Not too much now," Elyse says to the cats. "Mama will fuss if I waste it."

Feeling neglected, Bessie stamps her foot and swats her tail. The girl turns back to Bessie and releases the cow's head from the stanchion. Elyse leads her back to the stall where Papa has put her hay. The girl hangs the stool back on the nail and returns the feed bucket to the barrel. Then she heads back to the house, the cats following the shadow of the pail, hoping the girl sloshes the milk.

The Greene Home

Matthew Greene lives in a cabin in the woods with his mother and father. The cabin has only three rooms: a bedroom for Matthew, a bedroom for his parents, and a large main room which serves as both the kitchen and the living space. Solar water and electric panels are positioned on the south slope of the roof, providing the home with adequate electricity and heat.

"My family feels it is important to care for the environment," explains Matthew. "This earth is not ours to use and destroy. It has been here long before us, and it will be here long after we are gone. It is our responsibility to take care of it, to preserve it for the generations who come after us."

Matthew and his father also recycle waste and trash. Vegetable waste, paper, and plant matter are added to the compost pile daily where they decompose into organic fertilizer for the garden. The family uses only minimal paper and plastic products in an effort to stay "green," and what little trash they have is always recycled. "We wash out the plastic containers and put them in the recycle bin behind the cabin. Once a month, Dad and I go to the recycling center in Knoxville to drop off the trash."

Matthew's mother puts her groceries in canvas bags in an effort to protect the environment. "All of that plastic ends up in landfills. It takes up to 200 years for just one plastic bag to decompose. When I think of the millions of plastic bags people use each year, I envision all of that waste covering the earth. Taking my own canvas bags to the grocery is the least that I can do. I can reuse the same canvas bags for several years, saving the earth from all that plastic pollution," adds Mom.

Conservation is natural for Matt. "It's all I've ever known," he says. "When I see my friends carelessly tossing stuff in the trash, it makes me sad. The consequences of convenience have just not entered their conscience."

Still, with all that his family does to try to protect the environment, Matt would like to do more. He has enlisted the help of his teachers at Westview High School to help spread the word. Currently the ninth graders are competing with the seniors to see which group can recycle more waste. The winning class will be featured in the school news magazine. "If more people understood the responsibility we have to take care of this planet, we would see recycling centers—instead of landfills--in every community, and the earth would thank us for it."

EOC Review Name: ________________________________How are Elyse and Matthew different?

A. Matthew complains about having to make such an effort for conservation, but Elyse does not complain about the work she must do.

B. Elyse complains about the work she must do, but Matthew does not complain about having to make such an effort for conservation.

C. Matthew helps so that his family can survive, but Elyse helps on the farm out of concern for the planet.

D. Elyse helps on the farm so that her family can survive, but Matthew helps out of concern for the planet.

Question 80

Read the following selections and then answer the question that follows.

Selection 1

A Stormy Afternoon

1 Carlene held her breath and listened. Was the horrible storm almost over? She counted to fifty and didn't hear any thunder or wind.

2 Slowly, she pulled herself out from under her bed. Her room was dark and still. She had closed her blinds and drawn her heavy curtains shut when the first whiplash of lightning had angrily cut a path down the sky.

3 Carlene hesitantly crept to a window and pulled back the curtain. Impossibly bright white light streamed through the slats of the blinds. She gave her eyes a moment to adjust to the light, and then lifted the blinds. Sunlight filled the room, and she heard birds chirping and singing to each other outside.

4 A smile sprang to her lips. Carlene ran out to the hallway and called to her mother. "Mom! I'm going outside to play!" she sang out. "I'll be in the backyard!" Carlene's dog, Chowder, chuffed at her as she ran by. Chowder trotted after her onto the gleaming green lawn.

5 "How strange," thought Carlene, "that fifteen minutes ago this place was dark and frightening. Now it is beautiful, colorful, and sparkling clean." The heavy sunflowers nodded their agreement as Carlene skipped past the flower bed. "Maybe storms aren't so bad after all."

Selection 2

Storm Song

1 When the dark clouds loom, 2 And the wind blows high, 3 I'm at the window of my room 4 Watching the show in the sky.

5 Flash, crackle, POP!

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6 With a deep bass drum. 7 Please do not STOP! 8 I love that thrilling thrum.

9 BOOM BOOM BOOM 10 With a sizzling flash just for show. 11 BOOM BOOM BOOM 12 And the pounding of rain down below.

What is one way that the selections are different?

A. Selection 1 explains that storms make many people afraid, while Selection 2 states that very few people are afraid of storms.

B. Selection 1 describes feelings of anger and resentment, while Selection 2 describes feelings of boredom and disinterest.

C. Selection 1 is mostly about weather, and Selection 2 is mostly about a musical performance by a drummer.

D. Selection 1 is written from a third person point of view, and Selection 2 is written from a first person point of view.

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