Unit Test Part 1

"The professor’s lecture was so esoteric that many students found it hard to understand. However, the few students who had studied the subject extensively were able to follow along."

What does "esoteric" most likely mean?

• Simple

• Confusing

• Specialized

• Specialized

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What does the word "griffon" most likely mean in the passage?

• A type of tree

• A friendly village pet

• A harmless bird

  
  

• A large and fierce creature

  
  

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The word "fierceness" in the passage is closest in meaning to:

• Gentleness

  
  

• Playfulness

•  Hostility

• Calmness

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The word "ominous" in the passage most likely means:

• Threatening

•  Pleasant

• Cheerful

• Bright

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Which word is a synonym for "serene" as used in the passage?

• Busy

• Noisy

• Calm

•  Chaotic

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What is an antonym for "unease" as used in the passage?

• Comfort

• Tension

• Danger

• Fear

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Which word in the passage is closest in meaning to "turbulent"?

•  Clear

•  Peaceful

• Smooth

• Rough

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Which part of the plot does Anna reaching the top of the mountain represent?

• Introduction

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Resolution

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The change in weather as Anna ascends the mountain serves as which part of the plot?

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

• Introduction

  
  

• Resolution

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What does the resolution of the story suggest about Anna?

• She is weaker than she thought.

• She regrets her journey.

• She feels proud and empowered.

• She wishes she had stayed home.