English 402 Final Part 2

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In "Shooting an Elephant," the narrator reveals that his sole aim in shooting the elephant was to: avoid looking like a fool.
Were you born on March 1 1977 or March 17 1971: Were you born on March 1, 1977, or March 17, 1971?
In "The Rocking Horse Winner," there seems to be some confusion over: whether the forces of good or the forces of evil are the source of the winning tips.
Somerset Maugham wrote:: The Verger
In "The Door in the Wall," when Wallace tells his father about the garden, his father: punishes him for being "too imaginative."
Near the end of "The Door in the Wall," what reason does Wallace give for being despondent?: He fears he no longer has the opportunity to enter the garden.
In "A Room of One's Own", Woolf suggests that a highly gifted woman born in the 16th century would have: gone crazy, killed herself, or become a creature to be feared and mocked.
To decide whether to write a or an, think about the way in which the next word is spelled and pronounced.: To decide whether to write a or an, think about the way in which the next word is spelled and pronounced.
The narrator in "Shooting an Elephant" describes his conflict between: hatred of the empire he served and rage against the Burmese who made his job difficult.
In Forster's "The Celestial Omnibus," when the boy first finds the notice for the omnibus, he: thinks it must be a hoax.
Which of the following is most evident at the end of "Dead Men's Path"?: a sense of irony
In "A Room of One's Own", Woolf agrees that no woman of Shakespeare's day would have had his genius because women: were forced to labor, remain uneducated, and be servile.
The narrator of the story says he owes a lot to May Dwyer because she: has a direct approach.
E. M. Forster wrote:: The Celestial Omnibus
The writing innovation used by Joyce, stream of consciousness, is characterized by: characters' internal monologues.
During their final meeting, B. Wordsworth tells the boy that: the stories he had told the boy were not true.
The niece's quick explanation of Mr. Nuttel's behavior at the end of "The Open Window" tells us that she: has a very lively imagination.
Hey Corinne asked Why did that man name his boat Elvis: "Hey," Corinne asked, "Why did that man name his boat Elvis?"
In "The Verger," Albert Edward says he has no interest in learning to read because: he does not have the knack for it, never seems to have the time, and becomes obstinate about it
In an agricultural society, children work with adults, one can see examples in ([Little House on the the Prairie]) and many other books.: In an agricultural society, children work with adults; one can see examples in ([Little House on the the Prairie]) and many other books.
D.H. Lawrence wrote:: Snake
How many u's are in vacuum?: How many u's are in vacuum?
In 'The Door in the Wall" Wallace states that his second experience with the green door: points out the difference between the life of a schoolboy and the leisure of a child.
For example one of the bonsai a dwarf maple is over fifty years old: For example, one of the bonsai, a dwarf maple, is over fifty years old.
In Somerset Maugham's "The Verger," we learn that Albert Edward __________ the new vicar at St. Peter's.: opposes
The futility of materialism might be cited as the of "The Rocking Horse Winner.": theme
At the end of "The Duke's Children," the narrator realizes that the reason he cared so much for Nancy was that she: was also one of the "duke's children."
In "Shooting an Elephant," the narrator says that every white man's struggle in the East: was to avoid being laughed at.
W.B. Yeats wrote:: An Irish American, Easter 1916,
All of the following can be said about E. M. Forster's writing except: it introduces a new type of humor that became fashionable.
In D. H. Lawrence's story "The Rocking Horse Winner," it is suggested that the father: is insignificant to the rest of the family.
In "The Door in the Wall," Wallace says that for a while this world was so __________ that the garden was by comparison ___________.: interesting / remote.
In Chinua Achebe's story "Dead Men's Path," the new headmaster is concerned with: modernization, impressing the government inspector, and eradicating old beliefs
Virginia Woolf wrote:: A Room of One's Own
My stepbrothers car needs new upolstery and new tires.: My stepbrother's car needs new upholstery and new tires.
We are aware that the excerpt from "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" is an example of stream-of-consciousness writing because: we have a sense of how the narrator is thinking.
In "The Verger," how does Albert Edward respond when the bank manager wonders what Albert Edward would be if he could read?: He says he would be verger of St. Peter's.
The B in the name B. Wordsworth stands for: Black.
Is that James' or the Jeneses rake?: Is that James' or the Jones' rake?
The main character in "An Astrologer's Day" tells his wife that he had run away from home when he was young because: he thought he had killed a man.
In "The Open Window," before we realize that a game is being played on Mr. Nuttel, Mrs. Stapleton's behavior convinces us that she is: somewhat mentally disturbed.
In the excerpt from "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man", the narrator: imagines more pleasant circumstances than scrimmaging in the cold.
Soon after the astrologer begins chatting with Guru Nayak,: the astrologer recognizes Guru Nayak as the man he thought he had killed years ago.
In "The Celestial Omnibus," the boy is punished for relating his story of the omnibus by: being forced to learn poetry.
The one idea that Wells did not support was: Western Europe should unite to form a super nation.
In "B. Wordsworth," what does the title character say his profession is?: poet
I always fall asleep just before Entertainment Tonight comes on the television.: I always fall asleep just before Entertainment Tonight comes on the television.
In "A Room of One's Own", Virginia Woolf asks us to imagine that Shakespeare: had a gifted sister.
Chinua Achebe wrote:: Dead Men's Path
"So . .," the questioner began, "you say you did not arrive until 7:12 P.M.: "So . .," the questioner began, "you say you did not arrive until 7:12 P.M.?"
The womens locker room looks just like the mens.: The women's locker room looks just like the men's.
In "The Duke's Children," the narrator is most repelled by his parents': commonness.
The talk show guest who was a famous athlete announced his retirement and spoke of his future plans.: Comma before and is not appropriate since the conjunction just joins two verbs (announced and spoke).
James S. Coleman, a sociologist from the University of Chicago, chaired the Panel on Youth, which wrote this book.: James S. Coleman, a sociologist from the University of Chicago, chaired the panel on youth which wrote this book.
D. H. Lawrence's wrote:: The Rocking Horse Winner and The Duke's Children
Wole Soyinka wrote:: Telephone Conversation
Robert Brooke wrote:: The Soldier, The Hollow Men
Orwell wrote:: Shooting an Elephant, An Astrologer's Day
Does everyones lunch have a raw vegtable and a piece of fruit?: Does everyone's lunch have a raw vegetable and a piece of fruit?
In "Shooting an Elephant," the narrator says that he first grasped the futility of the white man's dominion in the East when he: stood with the elephant rifle in his hands.
I think this is its best machine yet.: I think this is its best machine yet.
In "Dead Men's Path," which of the following does the priest claim to be the most important reason for the ancestral footpath?: It is the path of children coming in to be born.
I'm sure you've heard the overture to Rossini's opera William Tell.: I'm sure you've heard the overture to Rossini's opera William Tell.
Joyce wrote:: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
I'd say that's a good weeks work" she estimated.: "I'd say that's a good week's work," she estimated.
H. G. Wells wrote:: "The Door in the Wall" and "The Open Window"
In "A Room of One's Own", Woolf imagines that Judith Shakespeare had: been denied a formal education, been betrothed to the son of a wool stapler, and killed herself
Children do not learn, as often, the work of their parents, childrens futures are no longer determined by their parents occupations.: Children do not learn, as often, the work of their parents; children's futures are no longer determined by their parents' occupations.
At a museum we saw a life-size replica of the Spirit of St. Louis, Charles nicknamed "Lucky" Lindbergh's famous airplane.: At a museum we saw a life-size replica of the Spirit of St. Louis, Charles (nicknamed "Lucky") Lindbergh's famous airplane.
Eager to be at sea the young men volunteered their services aboard the steamer Argos and they leave tomorrow.: Eager to be at sea, the young men volunteered their services aboard the steamer Argos, and they leave tomorrow. (First comma sets off an introductory verbal phrase; second comma separates independent clauses.)
Una played the flute and the violin and the cello.: Correct as written.
H. G. Wells is best known for the genre of literature known as .: science fiction
What is the implied source of B. Wordsworth's sorrow?: the death of his wife and unborn child
B. Wordsworth uses ____________ to show the boy the paradox of feeling significant and insignificant at the same time.: stars
In "The Rocking Horse Winner," as Paul rides, he enters: the fifth dimension
Derek Walcott wrote:: Omeros
The narrator of "An Astrologer's Day" states that if the main character had not become an astrologer he would have been a: farmer
She wondered if Stephen heard her but he didn't: She wondered if Stephen heard her, but he didn't. (Comma separates independent clauses).
In "The Duke's Children," the narrator talks to Mr. Harding about all of the following except his: interest in Mr. Harding's daughter.
All of the following are established in "The Open Window" except: a lesson on morality.
In "The Celestial Omnibus," Mr. Bons states that he never doubted: the essential truth of poetry.
Wilfred Owen wrote:: Dolce et Decorum Est and Do Not Go Gental into That Good Night
Which of the following best describes Albert Edward?: He is straightforward man with many natural abilities.
In "A Room of One's Own", Woolf states that ____________ has a religious importance in a woman's life.: chastity
In "Shooting an Elephant," Orwell begins his essay with clear, analytical and descriptive prose. His style changes greatly when he describes: the stricken, fatally wounded elephant.
The artistry of The Persistence of Memory is not only in the painting but also in the name.: The artistry of The Persistence of Memory is not only in the painting but also in the name.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs news release was important.: The Bureau of Indian Affairs' news release was important.
In "The Celestial Omnibus," Mr. Bons chides the boy for: being irreverent and uncultured.
With industrialization, children have become more isolated from family for work, being done mostly in the city.: With industrialization, children have become more isolated from family; for work, being done mostly in the city, is isolated from family life.

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