Midterm English Grade 11

Based on the information in this passage, what did Tut need to learn to be the ruler of Egypt?

• A. how to listen to advisors

• B. how to play games and relax

• C. how to hunt and ride chariots

• D. how to develop good strategies

What is a central idea of this passage?

• A. Playing games can help develop important skills.

• B. Some people are born to be leaders; they cannot be taught.

• C. Nothing can replace the wisdom of experience.

• D. Young men should spend more time training and less time playing games.

What does Horemheb realize about Tut during the Senet game?

• A. Tut should move on to a more difficult game.

• B. Tut understands his duty is to protect his people.

• C. Tut will soon be ready to rule the country by himself.

• D. Tut needs additional advisors to help govern the country.

Which detail shows that Tut has learned to be patient?

• A. He bets his best hunting dog on the game.

• B. He spends time racing chariots and hunting.

• C. He considers moving the capital to Memphis and Thebes.

• D. He waits two hours for Horemheb to make a move.

What trait displayed by Tut probably impresses Horemheb most?

• A. his youthful energy

• B. his obedient nature

• C. his thoughtful actions

• D. his commanding personality

Why does Roger try to steal Mrs. Jones' purse?

• a) He is hungry and needs to buy food.

• b) He is angry and likes to cause trouble.

• c) He does not have enough money to buy something he wants.

• d) He wants to be like other kids in his neighborhood who steal.

The climax of the story occurs when

• a) Mr. Sánchez invites Rey to his house.

• b) Hernando tries to bend the basketball rim.

• c) Rey's mother asks him to pick up his brother.

• d) Rey stops to help Mr. Sánchez change his tire.

Which line introduces a complication in the plot?

• a) "I'll be here tomorrow and we can swim."

• b) "Help me dig these holes here, then we can put up some basketball rims."

• c) "It was a privilege and not a right, and you messed it up."

• d) "I've been here for close to forty-five minutes and nobody's stopped to help."

Why does Rey decide to help Mr. Sanchez?

• a) He wants to impress his friends.

• b) He feels sorry for Mr. Sanchez.

• c) He hopes to get a reward.

• d) He believes it is the right thing to do.

What did the woman tell the boy about her past? How does this help you understand how the woman is treating the boy?

• a) She used to be a thief and understands his actions.

• b) She used to be poor and hungry, so she sympathizes with him.

• c) She used to be a teacher and wants to help him learn from his mistakes.

• d) She used to be a police officer and wants to arrest him for stealing.