Literary Practice

Which statement best describes how the plot of the story shapes and develops Louise’s character?

• Louise’s reaction to learning that Brently Mallard did not die shows how unable Louise is to adapt to new ideas.

• Josephine’s delivery of the news of Brently Mallard’s death allows the author to convey the tight bond between Josephine and her sister Louise.

• The introduction of Louise’s heart problems and the need to treat Louise gently sets up the final scene in which she dies as a result of her “heart disease.”

• The delivery of the news of her husband’s death allows for Louise’s reaction, which characterizes her as an independent woman who is repressed by marriage.

Which of the following best state themes conveyed in the text? Select two options.

• the oppression resulting from the institution of marriage

• the need of family in times of tragedy

• the importance of checking all the facts

• the historically forbidden nature of women's independence

Analyze the contrasts between Louise’s point of view and those of the other characters. Cite evidence from the text to show how the author develops the points of view of the different characters.

Read the sentences from the text.

She wept at once, with sudden, wild abandonment, in her sister’s arms. When the storm of grief had spent itself she went away to her room alone. She would have no one follow her.

Select the statement that best describes what the use of the underlined phrase storm of grief adds to the reader's understanding of Louise's emotions.

• The phrase indicates that her emotions were wild, yet contained, like a storm.

• The phrase implies that her quick temper and violent rage frightened other people in the house.

• The phrase suggests that her emotions resulted in weeping, which produced tears like rainfall.

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    The phrase shows that her emotions were strong, violent, and sometimes expressed in a short-lived burst.

PART A: Which of these inferences about Louise’s perspective is best supported by the text?

• She loved life and wanted it to last because she had a luxurious lifestyle.

• She resented the dependence on her husband that resulted from her illness.

• She found the joy of independence to be stronger than her love for her husband.

• She felt imprisoned by her husband because his treatment of her was so cruel.

PART B: Which of the following best supports your answer in part A?

• “Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with a heart trouble, great care was taken to break to her as gently as possible the news of her husband’s death.”

• "She did not stop to ask if it were or were not a monstrous joy that held her. A clear and exalted perception enabled her to dismiss the suggestion as trivial."

• “What could love, the unsolved mystery, count for in face of this possession of self-assertion which she suddenly recognized as the strongest impulse of her being!”

• “When the doctors came they said she had died of heart disease—of joy that kills.”

Read the sentence and answer the question that follows.

Nervously anticipating the test, the notes were read and reread by Kim multiple times.

What is the best way to correct the misplaced modifier in this sentence?

• Nervously anticipating the test multiple times, the notes were read and reread by Kim.

• Nervously anticipating the test, Kim read and reread her notes multiple times.

• Kim read and reread her notes multiple times, nervously anticipating the text.

• Multiple times Kim read and reread her notes, nervously anticipating the test.

Carmen could hardly believe her mom still used a portable CD player. They were nearly obsolete since the rise in popularity of MP3 players.

Based on the context of these sentences, what is the meaning of obsolete?

• not functioning properly because of age

• easily transported from one place to another

• no longer used because something newer exists

• easily transported from one place to another

Leon was tired after a day of school and two hours of football practice.

Which is the best word to replace tired in order to express the connotation that Leon has not one bit of energy left?

• burned-out

• exhausted

• sleepy

• weary

A student is writing an article on storm preparedness for the student newspaper. Read the paragraph from a draft of the article and answer the question that follows.

Although each type of major storm brings its own threats to safety, some common sense can help you prepare for just about anything that Mother Nature sends your way. No matter what kind of storm, you should be sure to have a battery-operated radio, flashlights, backup batteries, a first-aid kit, and enough food and water for several days. Forecasts today usually provide people with enough warning that they can stock up. However, it doesn’t hurt to have the basic supplies prepared and waiting in case of an emergency.

Which sentence presents relevant information that could best be added to the paragraph to develop the topic?

• If you take prescription medication, be sure you have enough to last several days, too.

• Often stores sell out of necessities and even unnecessary items like soda and candy.

• Sometimes you will lose electricity for days, so be prepared to have no computer or phone service.

• Blizzards threaten with freezing temperatures and many inches of snow, while hurricanes bring destructive winds and flooding.