Lesson 6 quiz (Eng9)

Which of the following terms best describes someone who believes in the communist system as practiced by Joseph Stalin in the Soviet Union?

• Stalinist

• callous

• parole

• impunity

Despite his many mistakes, Steven acted with ____, believing that he would never be punished.

• retribution

• abscond

• impunity

• connoisseur

If someone has been granted early release from prison for their good behavior, what term is most appropriate to describe their situation?

• retribution

• vaults

• callous

• parole

Why is Aldrich Ames in prison?

• Spying for the Soviet Union

• Treason

• Selling classified information to the Soviet Union

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a way in which Aldrich Ames' position in Rome enabled his actions?

• He could easily meet with Soviet handlers without attracting attention.

• He had access to classified information about US intelligence operations.
  

• He could travel freely throughout Europe and the Soviet Union.

• He could use his diplomatic immunity to avoid arrest.

According to Ames, what was his motivation?

• Disillusionment with the US government

• Greed

• Sympathy for the Soviet Union

• All of the above

In "The Cask of Amontillado," which event serves as the climax of the plot?

• Montresor chains Fortunato to the wall.

• Montresor lures Fortunato into the catacombs.

• Montresor walls Fortunato up alive.

• Montresor and Fortunato meet at the Montresor's palazzo.

Which of the following sayings best describes a theme of the text?

• "A fool and his money are soon parted."

• "Pride comes before a fall."

• "Revenge is a dish best served cold."

• "All that glitters is not gold."

What does the saying "Revenge is a dish best served cold" mean?

• Revenge should be carried out in a calm and calculated way, rather than in a moment of anger.

• Revenge is always justified, no matter how long it takes to carry out.

• Revenge is a dangerous and destructive emotion.

• Revenge is best served with a side of ice cream.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of seeking revenge?

• Alienating friends and family

• Escalating violence

• Imprisonment

• Emotional and psychological trauma