207 10th TEST #1 2014

1.

2 points

Everyday Use
Based on the following description of Dee, which inference can you make about her?
“She used to read to us without pity; forcing words, lies, other folks’ habits, whole lives upon us two, sitting trapped and ignorant underneath her voice.”

Dee found many ways to show her mother and sister that she was smarter than they were.

The stories she told were meant to frighten her family and keep them awake at night.

Because she could read so well, Dee probably would make a fine teacher.

She knew how important it was to educate her mother and sister.

2.

2 points

Everyday Use
Which inference can you make about Maggie from the following description?
“‘How do I look, Mama?’ Maggie says, showing just enough of her thin body enveloped in pink skirt and red blouse for me to know she’s there, almost hidden by the door.”

The door was so heavy that Maggie could not open it herself.

Because Maggie was small and thin, she liked to wear bright colors to stand out.

Being unsure of herself, Maggie needed her mother to tell her she looked nice.

No matter what she wore, Maggie always wanted her mother to compliment her.

3.

2 points

Searching For Summer
Why are Tom and Lily looking for a sunny place?

They want to go swimming.

They want to find a plant nursery.

It’s cold in England in the winter.

The sky is usually gray and dark.

4.

2 points

Everyday Use
What is the conflict between Dee and Maggie over?

where their mother should live

which quilt is worth the most money

the differences in their styles of clothes

who will get the family’s quilts

5.

2 points

Everyday Use
Mama gives the quilts to Maggie because she

already has promised to give them to her when Maggie is ready for marriage

thinks that Maggie can get a lot of money by selling them

knows that Maggie has always liked colorful things

believes Maggie will treat them with more care than Dee will

6.

2 points

Everyday Use
Dee wants the old family quilts because

they represent her family’s history and of her ancestors

she wants only handmade articles for her home

they include all the colors she has used in her home

new quilts are too expensive, and she cannot afford to buy them

7.

2 points

Vocabulary
To commiserate means to be

sympathetic

trusting

comfortable

realistic

8.

2 points

Everyday Use
Dee doesn’t want to bring her friends to Mama’s house because

Dee has no friends

Dee is ashamed of how Mama lives

the house is not well kept

the house is difficult to reach

9.

2 points

Vocabulary
What does furtive mean?

foolish

sneaky

arrogant

important

10.

2 points

Everyday Use
Which inference can you make about Dee?

She often gets what she wants.

She respects her mother’s opinion.

Most people she meets admire her.

Her life has been very difficult.

11.

2 points

Vocabulary
To recompose means to

write a story or poem

restore to calmness

return a favor

start at the beginning

12.

2 points

Searching For Summer
The very end of the story suggests that Tom and Lily will

ride north to protect the Hatchings

never find what they’re looking for

return to the cottage to live

ride north into the sun

13.

2 points

Vocabulary
Wizened means

done quickly

wrinkled and dry

knowledgeable

old and wise

14.

2 points

Searching For Summer
Which phrase best describes the mood at the cottage?

polished and old-fashioned

hidden from view

brimming with light and life

decked with red geraniums

15.

2 points

Searching For Summer
Lily wears a yellow dress for her wedding because

it looks good with her hair

it’s the only dress she could afford

their marriage would be blessed with sunshine

her mother wore the same dress

16.

2 points

Vocabulary
A voluble person is

elderly

important

talkative

happy

17.

2 points

Vocabulary
What is the meaning of rudimentary ?

impolite

purposeful

basic

complete

18.

2 points

Everyday Use
The end of the story suggests that Maggie

felt relieved that she could sell the quilts

was content of Dee not being successful

thought Dee was comical

finally knew her mother liked her better

19.

2 points

Everyday Use
Which of the following can you infer about Maggie?

She will soon sell the quilts.

She’s been unsure of herself for years.

She is eager to see her sister.

She misses the old house.

20.

2 points

Searching For Summer
Why do people laugh when Tom and Lily say they want to find a sunny place to spend their honeymoon?

The weather has been stormy lately.

The sky is mostly gray and brooding.

Tom and Lily sunburn easily.

They don’t have money to stay by the sea.

21.

2 points

Searching For Summer
What makes the cottage so special for Tom and Lily?

plants and animals

sunlight and cheerfulness

tall, dark woods

tea and a room

22.

2 points

Vocabulary
The doctrine you follow is your

set of beliefs

means of support

academic degree

favorite movie

23.

2 points

Vocabulary
What does indomitable mean?

unhappy

inactive

unbeaten

insensitive

24.

2 points

Searching For Summer
Tom and Lily decide to stay in Molesworth because...

it’s warm and friendly

Tom knows about a nearby cottage

Lily’s foot hurts

the scooter breaks down

25.

2 points

Everyday Use
Why do Dee and Mama disagree?

Mama resents Dee for setting the fire that burned down their first house.

Mama places little value on education or hard work.

Dee and Mama both want everything for themselves.

They have different ideas about what is important in life.