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ENG102 English Composition II

Topic 1 Quiz 1.1

Question 1A Biography of Joanelle Ricoshay is most likely a fictional piece.

 True 

 False

Question 2Reading and responding is an intellectual response to literature.

 True

 False 

Question 3 To successfully interpret a text, you might do ANY ONE of the following:

1.            Look at the plot.

2.            Look at the setting.

3.            Look at the number of “big words” the author uses.

4.            Look at the point of view.

 True

 False 

 

ENG102 English Composition II

Topic 1 Quiz 1.2

Question 1Frankenstein’s mother died of scarlet fever which she caught from Elizabeth.

True

False

Question 2What does Frankenstein do when he first sees that his creation is alive?

a. He yells “Eureka!” and celebrates.

b. He runs away and goes to sleep.

c. He introduces himself and begins to work with the creature.

d. Nothing–he is too surprised to move.

Question 3It was Frankenstein’s choice to go to school in Ingolstadt as he was excited about the professor’s there.

True

False

 

Question 1What might be the moral of the poem?

a. That dogs are better than people

b. That dogs are like weather, ever changing

c. That sometimes it is better to appreciate what we have than to mourn what we cannot do

d. That often is better to feel upset and despondent over simple things than to find solutions.

Question 2In the story, the milk symbolizes  _____________.

a. Hardship

b. Goal in life

c. Difficulty

d. Restraint

Question 3Breaking the big branch down into smaller pieces could symbolize:

a. how Sally’s life is falling apart at home.

b. that Sally’s sister will die without milk.

c. tackling big problems one moment or piece at a time.

d. focusing only on the precious things in life

 

ENG102 English Composition II

Topic 2 Quiz 2.2

Question 1When the creature discovers that taking part of the DeLacy’s food store causes them suffering, he…

a. takes more, his selfishness and cruelty an innate part of his nature.

b. begins to hunt rabbits, squirrels, and other small creatures, and leaves his left overs on their doorstep.

c. no longer takes from them, instead living off of berries, roots, and nuts he finds nearby. 

d. abstains as much as possible, going many days without food and succumbing to hunger and taking more only when he feels he cannot go on another hour.

Question 2After the creature tells Frankenstein his tale and requests he makes him a companion creature….

a. Frankenstein is eager to start the task as he is confident immediately that this is the solution to both his and the creature’s suffering.

b. Frankenstein is unsure. He is moved by the creature’s story, but every time he looks at him, he is again moved by disgust and distrust, and questions the creature several times before agreeing. 

c. Frankenstein tells the creature he must think on the matter further and promises to meet him again in the same location in two weeks’ time with an answer.

d. Frankenstein outright refuses. He and the creature argue at great length about prospect and still Frankenstein cannot be convinced. It is not until the creature threatens to kidnap Elizabeth that Frankenstein complies.

Question 3Victor Frankenstein considers himself the true murderer of William.

True

False

 

ENG102 English Composition II

Topic 3 Quiz 3.1

Question 1Match the character with his obsession.

Victor Frankenstein

Answer 1

The creation of life

 Robert Walton

Answer 2

Pioneering travel to the North Pole

 The Creature

Answer 3

Society and personal relationship

 Question 2Henry Clerval insists on joining Frankenstein on his travels.  Why does Shelley include him?

a. He provides comic relief.

b. He is a link to Frankenstein’s past life, a symbol of what he left behind.

c. For the irony of including Frankenstein’s rival and enemy.

d. To make the setting more believable.

Question 3Walton finds a northern trade route to the Americas.

True

False

 

ENG102 English Composition II

Topic 4 Quiz 4.1

Question 1Remembering TAVE will help you write a good analysis section of your evaluation essay. What does TAVE stand for?

a. Thesis, Argument, Values, and Evaluation

b. Theories, Argument, Veracity, and Essay

c. Theories, Assumptions, Values, and Evidence

d. Timeliness, Assumptions, Veracity, and Evidence

Question 2Skimming, reviewing and organizing, and noting the audience are all strategies that help you…

a. determine the purpose. 

b. write your conclusion.

c. determine how the elements work.

d. evaluate the thesis.

Question 3What is the purpose of an evaluation?

a. To summarize

b. To make a decision

c. To compare

d. To give examples

 

ENG102 English Composition II

Topic 4 Quiz 4.2

Question 1Which character is most like Prometheus in the myth?

a. Henry Clerval

b. The creature

c. Victor Frankenstein

d. Robert Walton

Question 2Prometheus’ fire of the gods is like the spark of life Frankenstein gives his creation.

True

False

Question 3Both Prometheus and Victor hate their creations and abandon them.

True

False

 

ENG102 English Composition II

Topic 4 Quiz 4.3

Question 1Which of the following best describes Victor Frankestein’s personality?

a. He is focused and driven at whatever he dedicates himself to.

b. He is kind and gentle, attentive to all.

c. He is a quiet, introverted scholar, more interested in reading than in doing.

d. He is athletic, fit, and energetic, except during brief, intense illnesses.

Question 2After finishing work on his creature, Frankenstein spends the following year…

a. living in fear of his creature, second guessing every encounter and shadow, refusing to socialize or write home.

b. regaining his health and good spirits, spending a lot of time with Clerval studying languages and showing him around.

c. trying to return to Geneva, but being prevented from doing so due to treacherous weather and sabotage from his creature.

d. finishing his studies and writing long, detailed love letters to Elizabeth about his hopes for their future life together.

Question 3Who is telling the story?

a. Walton is retelling a story he heard from Frankenstein.

b. Walton is telling it by the fire as a ghost story to amuse his sister.

c. Frankenstein is writing this story as a memoir.

d. Shelley is telling the story; the narrator is the same as the author.

 

ENG102 English Composition II

Topic 5 Quiz 5.1

Question 1When focusing on the plot in a literary analysis, it is acceptable to retell the story by briefly summarizing it.

True

False

Question 2Using what you know about thesis statements, which of the following is the best thesis statement if the writer wants to focus on the plot and structure?

a. First, George noticed that the cake was missing from the countertop, so he decided to ask his friend what happened to it.  His friend said that he didn’t remember seeing the cake when he came in.  This makes George wonder even more what happened to the cake.

b. Seamlessly weaving flashbacks into present-day action, the author creates a unique story of the events that occurred during the Holocaust in Nazi Germany.

c. The two characters, Hector and Walter, decided to build a campfire.

d. The author uses many metaphors, such as the computer search, to represent an aspect of Wilhelmina’s life.

Question 3This is a strong thesis statement, focusing on the plot.

In the story “The Willow and the Willowtree,” the author includes only one human character, Newton.

True

False

 

ENG102 English Composition II

Topic 6 Quiz 6.1

Question 1What does DANVRS stand for?

a. 1) Deadlines

2) Asking Questions

3) Nodding Helpfully

4) Verification

5) Research

6) Soliciting Advice

b. 1) Due Diligence

2) Appropriate Questions

3) Nodding Helpfully

4) Verification

5) Risk Taking

6) Summarizing

c. 1) Due Diligence

2) Appropriate Questions

3) Narrative Script

4) Verification

5) Relationship

6) Summarize

d. 1) Due Diligence

2) Appropriate Questions

3) Narrative Script

4) Verification

5) Risk Taking

6) Soliciting Advice

 

ENG102 English Composition II

Topic 7 Quiz 7.1

Question 1The body paragraphs should each explain one reason that the grade is unfair rather than explain one step in the process of getting the grade.

True

False

Question 2The purpose of the letter is to….

a. convince the teacher that the wrong grade was given in hopes of receiving a higher grade.

b. demonstrate the process the student went through in writing the essay in hopes of receiving a more fair grade.

c. express the importance of proofreading and peer review in the essay writing process in hopes of educating the teacher on proper assessment techniques.

d. convince the teacher they are a poor reader in hopes that they return to school and learn the modern day slang and lingo of their students.

Question 3Which organizational pattern does the body section follow?

a. Description

b. Chronology

c. List

d. Classification

 

ENG102 English Composition II

Topic 8 Quiz 8.1

Question 1Which of the following would be an acceptable element to focus your media analysis on?

a. Camera work

b. Lighting

c. Acting

d. Identifying the Genre

e. All of these

Question 2Which of the following situations would classify as a climax?

a. Kendra is starting her first day of volleyball camp, and the camera descends on her and those individuals who would be her teammates for the next month.  In the background, the narrator tells us important information about Kendra, who is the main character.

b. A special effect “boing” is heard as a new character joins the scene quickly changes the otherwise quiet beach scene.

c. After viewing several short clips of different riding competitions with music in the background, the scene dissolves to an entrance of a new horse riding competition.  We can tell from the sign posted above the entrance that Trisha has finally reached her goal: the Nationals.

d. A penguin waddles into an animated film scene to join his other penguin friends.

Question 3Which of the following would be an acceptable focus for a Media Analysis?

a. retelling the plot scene by scene

b. describing how much you enjoyed watching the movie

c. evaluating what critics said about the work

d. explaining in detail how sound effects enhance the experience

 

ENG102 English Composition II

Topic 9 Quiz 9.1

Question 1Which of the following is an example of an illustrative and descriptive statement?

a. The low growling sound echoed throughout the abandoned warehouse.

b. Abandoned warehouses are frightening places.

c. Since abandoned warehouses are so dangerous, do not visit one.

d. The first step in entering an abandoned warehouse is to check for any creatures that may be hiding.

Question 2Which of the following offers an illustrative statement that details a cause and effect?

a. When the rain falls down so fast it feels like hail and sounds like a waterfall, the soft flower beds simply melt away under its force.

b. The flowers are so delicate and thin that the sun shines through their quite easily.

c. The daisies look as though they’ve been electrically shocked compared the planned and delicate weaving of rose petals.

d. The flowers smelled of springtime.

Question 3Which of the following is an example of an illustrative thesis statement that would be considered a literary criticism?

a. Ursula K. LeGuin’s Left Hand of Darkness is often criticized as not being feminist enough because of the use of the “he” for genderless beings, the use of existing masculine political structures of capitalism and communism, and the fact most of the story is told from the male protagonist’s point of view.

b. If you’re looking for a good book to read, look no further than Ursula K. LeGuin’s Left Hand of Darkness!

c. Ursula K. LeGuin’s Left Hand of Darkness appeals to a wide variety of readers.

d. While it is rightly criticized, Ursula K. LeGuin’s Left Hand of Darkness offers its readers something that other stories do not.

 

ENG102 English Composition II

Topic 10 Quiz 10.1

Question 1Gracie mentions to you that her instructor said this about the skiing information in the third paragraph:

“This information about skiing is interesting, but it doesn’t work.”

Why would Gracie’s instructor say this?

a. Gracie’s instructor hates skiing, so he doesn’t want to read about it in an essay.

b. Her instructor wants Gracie to develop a new paragraph about snow skiing.

c. Gracie’s instructor noticed several misspellings and makes it clear that her audience won’t understand her ideas.

d. Her instructor knows that currently, the information about skiing does not prove Gracie’s thesis statement.

Question 2This statement works well for the conclusion because it brings new information, an essential component of developing a strong concluding paragraph:

While driving in the snow is often difficult and downright dangerous, having the opportunities to have snowball fights and build snow creatures makes up for it.

True

False

Question 3Based on the descriptions of wet snow, dry snow, and medium-wet snow, Gracie used this characteristic to classify the types of snow:

a. Coloration

b. Size and shape

c. Moisture levels

d. Method of formation