Final exam review Fall 2023

Which is the best summary of the selection "A Legacy of Stone"?

• Ferdinand Cheval spent many years collecting stones. He used these stones to build a structure, which he named the Ideal Palace. People doubted his abilities, but in time, he completed the project. Today it is considered a masterpiece.

• Ferdinand Cheval noticed some stones when he worked for the postal service in France. He thought he could use the stones to build a palace. He used concrete, lime and wire to cement the stones in place. The structure became known as the Ideal Palace.

• The Ideal Palace was built by Ferdinand Cheval. It is a historical monument that people from around the world travel to see. Cheval showed the world how an artist can succeed by working hard.

• The Ideal Palace is an inspiring masterpiece. The Ideal Palace is so popular that it has even appeared on a postage stamp.

What belongs in a good summary?

• beginning and middle

• middle and end

• beginning, middle and end

• beginning, end and middle

Why was A a better answer than B on #17?

• Both A and B were good.

• It was important to include the sentence about people doubting his abilities since it tied the two articles together.

• C and D leave out the part that says how he did it.

18. "He followed no design rules and mixed cultures from around the world." "Untrained in architecture or construction, he nevertheless had a vision."

What do these sentences help the reader understand about Cheval?

• He wanted to invent a new design that would impress professional builders.

• He experienced many challenges during the several years he spent building the palace.

• He thought that using unfamiliar materials could inspire his creativity.

• He did not let inexperience prevent him from creating an elaborate structure.

What was the organizational structure of "A Legacy of Stone"?

• chronological

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

• There was no structure.

In the selection "A Legacy of Stone", what does the organizational structure of the section "Inspiration" help the author emphasize?

• How Cheval's route differed from other mail carrier routes

• How Cheval took steps to fulfill his dream of creating a palace

• The causes and effects of Cheval's retirement

• A problem that Cheval solved by learning building skills

What is the most likely reason the author wrote the selection "A Legacy of Stone"?

• To describe the unusual life of Ferdinand Cheval

• To show why so many people visit the Ideal Palace

• To explain the history of the creation of the Ideal Palace

• To highlight important facts about Ferdinand Cheval

What does the word prolonged mean in paragraph 1 of the selection "A Legacy of Stone"?

• Working with inspiration

• Continuing for an extended period of time

• Presenting a large problem

• Moving a great distance

Read this sentence from paragraph 9 of "A Legacy of Stone".

"Whatever your age, whatever you wish to achieve, if you are courageous, persistent and hardworking, you are sure to succeed."

What can the reader infer from this quotation?

• Cheval did not realize it would take him 33 years to complete his project.

• Cheval is surprised that his interest in rocks led him to create a masterpiece.

• Cheval had specific traits that helped him achieve his goal.

• Cheval is an independent artist and did not want others to help him.

Information in the selection "Trees Rise in the Desert" suggests that Sawadogo values....

• advice from others

• spreading knowledge

• personal wealth

• exploring new places