Unit 2 Test Review

Read the excerpt from "Dorothea Lange.”

Early on in her training, she steered clear of formal poses. She instead focused on capturing moments based in authenticity that were more than what met the eye.

What does "steered clear of” mean in this context?

• was drawn to

• attempted to ruin

• tried to capture

• stayed away from

Read the excerpt from "Yearbook.”

Well, that’s definitely a relief. I’m not exactly sure how this all works yet,” Fatima said, a small smile forming on her face.

"Listen, let’s find Mr. Macklenburger and we’ll figure out an interesting role for you. Maybe you can help me interview the drama club tomorrow—just take pictures and I’ll do all the talking. But only if you want, absolutely no pressure,” said Martina.

Based on the interaction between Fatima and Martina, what can the reader conclude about Martina?

• She wishes she were in charge of the yearbook staff instead of the advisor.

• She tries to manipulate new yearbook club members into doing her work.

• She is welcoming and friendly toward new yearbook club members.

• She values having fun over completing certain yearbook club tasks.

Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”

All I want—

to find a place where I fit in.

Based on the idiom, what type of place is the bluesman looking for?

• a place where he feels comfortable and accepted

• a place where he is able to hide his true identity

• a place where he can store all of his belongings

• a place where he stands out because he is unique

Read the excerpt from "Bluesman on the Move.”

In spring I ambled down a road of cherry trees,

each more lonely than the last. I trudged through endless fields of high grass, seeking refuge from the unrelenting summer sun.

The imagery in this stanza appeals primarily to the reader’s sense of

• smell.

• taste.

• touch.

• sight.

Which excerpt from "Yearbook” is an example of direct characterization?

• Now, Fatima was trudging toward the yearbook room, her head lowered and shaggy bangs falling across her dark brown eyes.

• Fatima squirmed back and forth in the uncomfortable yellow-brown office chair with her arms crossed tightly in front of her.

• “Well, that’s definitely a relief. I’m not exactly sure how this all works yet,” Fatima said, a small smile forming on her face.

• Fatima remained silent, eyebrows furrowing as unease settled over her face.

Read the excerpt from "Yearbook.”

"Excuse me?” Fatima, rattled by Isaac’s immediate bossiness, wasn’t sure how to appropriately respond.

Isaac oppressively barreled on despite Fatima’s interjection. "And then you need to scan everything and label each image with an assigned number before entering it into the archives.”

Which type of conflict is presented in this excerpt?

• character vs. self

• character vs. character

• character vs. nature

• character vs. society

Read the excerpt from "Yearbook.”

She wouldn’t characterize herself as shy; it’s just that she thought of herself as an individual, as opposed to being dependent on others. It was safer and easier that way, especially since her best friend Clara had unexpectedly moved to California last summer. Just Fatima doing Fatima’s thing—a club of one.

Which type of conflict is presented in this excerpt?

• character vs. nature

• character vs. self

• character vs. character

• character vs. society

Read the excerpt from "Daughter of Invention".

"Thanks, thanks a lot, Mom!" Yoyo stormed out of that room and into her own. Her daughters never called her Mom except when they wanted her to feel how much she had failed them in this country. She was a good enough Mami, fussing and scolding and giving advice, but a terrible girlfriend parent, a real failure of a Mom.

Based on this excerpt, what can be concluded about the daughters?

• They sometimes wish their mother would be more like the American moms.

• They sometimes wish their mother would stop inventing useless things.

• They sometimes wish their mother would fuss over them more than she does.

• They sometimes wish their mother would move them to the Dominican Republic.

To understand a character, what variations in language should the reader look for? Check all that apply.

nouns

• grammar

• syntax

• vocabulary

• verbs

• pronunciation

Read the excerpt from “The Scarlet Ibis.”

I thought myself pretty smart at many things, like holding my breath, running, jumping, or climbing the vines in Old Woman Swamp, and I wanted more than anything else someone to race to Horsehead Landing, someone to box with, and someone to perch with in the top fork of the great pine behind the barn, where across the fields and swamps you could see the sea. I wanted a brother.

What does the imagery in this excerpt best show about the narrator?

• He enjoys sightseeing and wants someone to travel with.

• He enjoys nature and wants someone to share it with.

• He is intelligent and wants someone to study with.

• He is talented and wants someone to compete with.