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Course Name: Eleventh Grade English 2 Course ID: ENGH040061 Student: Samuel Evans Student ID: G48977151 Generated Date: March 30, 2024 Test Version: R Test Progress Test 1 This Progress Test covers the course materials that were assigned in Unit 1 and Unit 2. Although the progress test is similar in style to the unit evaluation, the progress test is a closed-book test. It is important that you do your own work. You may use your calculator while completing this progress test. Select the response that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. Why is this quote from “The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” an example of local color writing? “Well, thish-yer Smiley had a yaller one-eyed cow that didn’t have no tail, only jest a short stump like a bannanner, and—” A. It shows how someone in a small mining town talks. B. It expresses uncertainty about the future. C. It shows that humans are helpless against nature. ____ 2. The phrase “the next minute you’d see that frog whirling in the air like a doughnut” contains a metaphor. A. true B. false ____ 3. Realism is a style of literature that places characters in typical situations and tries to present life as it really is. A. true B. false ____ 4. What does this quote from “Mending Wall” suggest? “Something there is that doesn’t love a wall, / That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it,” A. The speaker of the poem loves the fence. B. Divisions among people are contrary to nature. C. It is important to respect people’s privacy. Progress Test 1 - ENGH040061 - Samuel Evans - Mar 30, 2024 - Page 1 of 9 Progress Test 1 - ENGH040061 - Samuel Evans - Mar 30, 2024 - Page 1 of 9

____ 5. In “To Build a Fire,” the old timer told the man not to travel alone. A. true B. false ____ 6. What is an example of character vs. character conflict? A. the social class boundaries in “At the ‘Cadian Ball” B. the characters trying to reach the shore in “The Open Boat” C. the narrator’s annoyance with Simon Wheeler in “The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” ____ 7. In “Mending Wall,” what does the neighbor mean when he says, “Good fences make good neighbors”? A. The wall is a symbol of discrimination and intolerance. B. It is importance to respect individual privacy and personal differences. C. The wall is an artificial barrier that must be destroyed to promote peace. ____ 8. The main character in “To Build a Fire” is a(n) __________ character because he is unnamed and can represent any typical person. A. Everyman B. Pastoral C. Romantic ____ 9. What suggests that Harvey’s parents truly cared for him in “The Sculptor’s Funeral”? A. They moved to Boston to be near him. B. They paid for him to go to college. C. His mother flogged him for letting the cows out. ____ 10. In “The Sculptor’s Funeral,” Jim Laird admires and envies Harvey Merrick. A. true B. false ____ 11. Calixta decides to marry Bobinôt in “At the ‘Cadian Ball.” A. true B. false Progress Test 1 - ENGH040061 - Samuel Evans - Mar 30, 2024 - Page 2 of 9 Progress Test 1 - ENGH040061 - Samuel Evans - Mar 30, 2024 - Page 2 of 9

____ 12. In “The Sculptor’s Funeral,” how did the artistic community in Boston regard Harvey Merrick? A. as a laughing stock with no talent B. as an unrefined person with poor manners C. as a respected, talented sculptor ____ 13. The greatest threat to the men in “The Open Boat” is A. the pirates. B. the sea. C. the vultures. ____ 14. The man in “To Build a Fire” is A. old and experienced. B. a newcomer to the Yukon. C. a soldier who got separated from his unit. ____ 15. Local color writing focuses on A. how characters in a certain region think, talk, and act. B. characters’ emotions, rather than on characters’ actions. C. the natural landscape instead of human characters. ____ 16. Jim Laird’s situation in “The Sculptor’s Funeral” suggests A. people who conform to social expectations may regret not defining their own lives. B. conforming to social expectations is an important part of maturing. C. people who conform to social expectations will always achieve their dreams. ____ 17. The shark in “The Open Boat” and the dog in “To Build a Fire” are both antagonists because they destroy the lives of humans. A. true B. false ____ 18. A free verse poem is one that has no rhyme scheme or regular meter. A. true B. false Progress Test 1 - ENGH040061 - Samuel Evans - Mar 30, 2024 - Page 3 of 9 Progress Test 1 - ENGH040061 - Samuel Evans - Mar 30, 2024 - Page 3 of 9

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____ 19. The main conflict in “The Open Boat” is A. character vs. character. B. character vs. nature. C. character vs. society. ____ 20. This quotation shows an OMNISCIENT THIRD-PERSON narrator. “…I called on good-natured, garrulous old Simon Wheeler…” A. true B. false ____ 21. What happens to the main character in “To Build a Fire”? A. The dog rescues him. B. He freezes to death. C. He is executed for treason. ____ 22. What is an example of apostrophe in “Chicago”? A. speaking to the city as though it can understand B. describing both good and bad aspects of urban life C. taking pride in the city and its role in the economy ____ 23. In “To Build a Fire,” fate seems to work against the main character. A. true B. false ____ 24. In “The Sculptor’s Funeral,” Harvey’s mother is A. feeble-minded and weak. B. cruel and controlling. C. kind and gentle. ____ 25. What is the best description of the man in “To Build a Fire?” A. cruel because he lets the old-timer die B. naïve because he overestimates his own ability C. cowardly because he lets the old-timer die Progress Test 1 - ENGH040061 - Samuel Evans - Mar 30, 2024 - Page 4 of 9 Progress Test 1 - ENGH040061 - Samuel Evans - Mar 30, 2024 - Page 4 of 9

____ 26. “Chicago” expresses a sense of uncertainty by A. noting the good and bad aspects of the city. B. describing Chicago as a foreign country. C. comparing Chicago to Omaha. ____ 27. In “To Build a Fire,” the man is out in the frigid weather because he is prospecting for gold. A. true B. false ____ 28. This quote from “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” most likely means __________. “The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, / But I have promises to keep, / And miles to go before I sleep.” A. the speaker is angry with the man who owns the woods B. the speaker is anxious to get out of the woods C. the speaker wishes he could stop for the night ____ 29. In “To Build a Fire,” the __________ occurs when the man falls and cannot continue. A. climax B. inciting action C. resolution ____ 30. In “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” why is Peyton Farquhar condemned to die? A. He sided with the Union against the Confederacy. B. He was plotting sabotage against Union forces. C. He shot his commanding officer in the back. ____ 31. In “The Open Boat,” the oiler’s name is A. Richard. B. George. C. Billie. Progress Test 1 - ENGH040061 - Samuel Evans - Mar 30, 2024 - Page 5 of 9 Progress Test 1 - ENGH040061 - Samuel Evans - Mar 30, 2024 - Page 5 of 9

____ 32. The main conflict in “To Build a Fire” is A. character vs. nature. B. character vs. character. C. character vs. society. ____ 33. __________ is a style of literature that emphasizes human helplessness against nature. A. Naturalism B. Realism C. Romanticism ____ 34. Calixta in “At the ‘Cadian Ball” and Harvey Merrick in “The Sculptor’s Funeral” are SIMILAR because A. they both conform to social pressures in their hometowns. B. they both get married to escape abusive family situations. C. people gossip about both of them for defying social expectations. ____ 35. The resolution of “The Open Boat” occurs when A. the men become frustrated when the people on shore don’t realize there is an emergency. B. the correspondent truly understands nature, which is not always kind or fair. C. a shark swims by the boat, and the men realize the hazards of the sea. ____ 36. What is an example of personification? A. speaking to Frederick Douglass in “Frederick Douglass” B. describing Ethiopia as a mother in “Frederick Douglass” C. saying of Frederick Douglass, “He died in action with his armor on!” ____ 37. “To Build a Fire” is a Naturalist story because A. the man rescues the dog. B. it stresses the power of nature over humans. C. the dog rescues the man because all nature is connected. Progress Test 1 - ENGH040061 - Samuel Evans - Mar 30, 2024 - Page 6 of 9 Progress Test 1 - ENGH040061 - Samuel Evans - Mar 30, 2024 - Page 6 of 9

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____ 38. What is the climax of “The Open Boat”? A. The correspondent and the oiler take turns rowing. B. A shark swims beside the boat. C. The boat capsizes, and the men swim for shore. ____ 39. In “The Sculptor’s Funeral,” the people of Sand City think Harvey was a wimp, a bumbling fool, and a laughing stock. A. true B. false ____ 40. Which quote is an example of Naturalism? A. “And Smiley says, sorter indifferent-like,” B. “. . . the wind tore through the hair of the hatless men . . .” C. “And he ketched Dan’l by the nap of the neck,” ____ 41. “We Wear the Mask” is a(n) __________ that compares enduring discrimination to wearing a mask. A. simile B. extended metaphor C. apostrophe ____ 42. “At the ‘Cadian Ball” is a New Woman story because Calixta is scandalized for defying nineteenth-century gender roles. A. true B. false ____ 43. In “To Build a Fire,” the dog expects the man to build a fire. A. true B. false ____ 44. Peyton Farquhar imagining his escape in “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” is an example of psychological realism. A. true B. false Progress Test 1 - ENGH040061 - Samuel Evans - Mar 30, 2024 - Page 7 of 9 Progress Test 1 - ENGH040061 - Samuel Evans - Mar 30, 2024 - Page 7 of 9

____ 45. What does Harvey’s situation in “The Sculptor’s Funeral” suggest? A. The people of Sand City had a great respect for the fine arts and scholarship. B. Harvey was a coward because he left his parents to run the farm by themselves. C. People who defy social expectations may achieve their dreams but may face ridicule. ____ 46. In a story, the force that works against the main character is the A. antagonist. B. protagonist. ____ 47. What is a Modernist aspect of “The Sculptor’s Funeral”? A. assessing how the reality of life in Sand City affected Jim Laird B. use of new methods of narration and new styles of verse C. expressing a sense of uncertainty about the future of the country ____ 48. Which character breaks free from social expectations and finds his own life? A. Bruce in “At the ‘Cadian Ball” B. Alcée in “At the ‘Cadian Ball” C. Harvey Merrick in “The Sculptor’s Funeral” ____ 49. In “At the ‘Cadian Ball,” Bobinôt decides to go to the ball because he does not want Calixta to be there with Alcée. A. true B. false ____ 50. What is an example of character vs. society conflict in “At the ‘Cadian Ball”? A. the loss of Alcée’s rice crop to a cyclone B. Alcée finding Clarisse to be irritating and unpleasant C. Alcée not marrying Calixta because she is from a different social class Carefully review your answers on this progress test and make any corrections you feel are necessary. When you are satisfied that you have answered the questions to the best of your ability, transfer your answers to the online test submission page in the presence of your proctor. The University of Nebraska is an equal opportunity educator and employer. ©2024, The Progress Test 1 - ENGH040061 - Samuel Evans - Mar 30, 2024 - Page 8 of 9 Progress Test 1 - ENGH040061 - Samuel Evans - Mar 30, 2024 - Page 8 of 9

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