This document contains 20 multiple choice questions about various short stories, poems, and literary terms. The questions assess comprehension of plot points, themes, character motivations, analogies, and point of view. The questions appear to be from an online quiz or exam on critical reading and English literature.
True Grit is a modern Western film adaptation of the novel that has been hugely popular with fans. It follows 14-year old Mattie Ross who hires the alcoholic but ruthless Marshal Rooster Cogburn to help her track down the man who killed her father. They are joined by Texas Ranger LaBoeuf who is also searching for the killer. The film subverts expectations of the typical Western genre through its focus on Mattie's journey and believable performances, especially from Jeff Bridges as Cogburn. Overall it is praised as a must-see movie that has surprised and moved audiences.
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1) Aamir Khan stars in a TV commercial for Tata Sky where he plays both a Punjabi bride and bridegroom arguing over what satellite connection to install.
2) Nana Patekar will star in the English language film "The Pool" directed by Hollywood director Chris Smith. The film is set in Goa and tells the story of an 18-year-old working in a hotel.
3) Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan will perform together for the first time at a concert in Sharjah called "Jashan 2008". Minnisha Lamba will also perform.
4) In an interview, Karan
The 31-page script tells the story of twins Castor and Pollux, known as the Gemini. Castor is shunned for his red eyes, which villagers believe curse others. He meets a blind girl but the villagers chase him. Pollux finds Castor and sedates him. The villagers are ready to execute Castor but Pollux intervenes. Pollux avenges Castor but realizes revenge is pointless. Pollux is able to revive Castor and the twins are reunited at the Temple of Awakening. The blind girl's vision is restored.
This magazine article provides a summary of an interview with Star Wars director J.J. Abrams about making Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In the interview, Abrams discusses balancing being a fan of Star Wars with his director responsibilities, seeing the original cast back in character, and his expectations that fans will connect with both the returning characters and new characters. He also discusses the challenges of shooting on location and his belief that the Irish location of Skellig Islands will become a destination for hardcore fans.
1. The passage discusses vocabulary words from multiple paragraphs. It provides definitions and context for words like "capitulates", "washed", and "instrument".
2. Key words defined include "fashion" meaning personal manner, "instrument" meaning a means to achieve something, and "speechless" meaning having no words to say.
3. The passage examines prefixes, suffixes, and roots of vocabulary words to determine their meanings. Words broken down include "unfriendly", "recapture", and "symbiosis".
The passage discusses the meaning of several words:
- A fabrication is something that is fake or not true.
- When something is authentic, it is genuine or real.
- A decade is a period of 10 years.
- To fortify means to strengthen.
- An ardent supporter is someone who is very passionate and enthusiastic in their support.
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True Grit is a modern Western film adaptation of the novel that has been hugely popular with fans. It follows 14-year old Mattie Ross who hires the alcoholic but ruthless Marshal Rooster Cogburn to help her track down the man who killed her father. They are joined by Texas Ranger LaBoeuf who is also searching for the killer. The film subverts expectations of the typical Western genre through its focus on Mattie's journey and believable performances, especially from Jeff Bridges as Cogburn. Overall it is praised as a must-see movie that has surprised and moved audiences.
The document discusses several topics:
1) Aamir Khan stars in a TV commercial for Tata Sky where he plays both a Punjabi bride and bridegroom arguing over what satellite connection to install.
2) Nana Patekar will star in the English language film "The Pool" directed by Hollywood director Chris Smith. The film is set in Goa and tells the story of an 18-year-old working in a hotel.
3) Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan will perform together for the first time at a concert in Sharjah called "Jashan 2008". Minnisha Lamba will also perform.
4) In an interview, Karan
The 31-page script tells the story of twins Castor and Pollux, known as the Gemini. Castor is shunned for his red eyes, which villagers believe curse others. He meets a blind girl but the villagers chase him. Pollux finds Castor and sedates him. The villagers are ready to execute Castor but Pollux intervenes. Pollux avenges Castor but realizes revenge is pointless. Pollux is able to revive Castor and the twins are reunited at the Temple of Awakening. The blind girl's vision is restored.
This magazine article provides a summary of an interview with Star Wars director J.J. Abrams about making Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In the interview, Abrams discusses balancing being a fan of Star Wars with his director responsibilities, seeing the original cast back in character, and his expectations that fans will connect with both the returning characters and new characters. He also discusses the challenges of shooting on location and his belief that the Irish location of Skellig Islands will become a destination for hardcore fans.
1. The passage discusses vocabulary words from multiple paragraphs. It provides definitions and context for words like "capitulates", "washed", and "instrument".
2. Key words defined include "fashion" meaning personal manner, "instrument" meaning a means to achieve something, and "speechless" meaning having no words to say.
3. The passage examines prefixes, suffixes, and roots of vocabulary words to determine their meanings. Words broken down include "unfriendly", "recapture", and "symbiosis".
The passage discusses the meaning of several words:
- A fabrication is something that is fake or not true.
- When something is authentic, it is genuine or real.
- A decade is a period of 10 years.
- To fortify means to strengthen.
- An ardent supporter is someone who is very passionate and enthusiastic in their support.
The document provides a list of the top 15 film characters. It summarizes each character in 1-2 sentences, highlighting why they are memorable or iconic. Some of the characters mentioned include Doug from Up, James Bond, Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean, Olive from Easy A, Doc Brown from Back to the Future, the Joker from The Dark Knight, Forrest Gump, R2D2 and C3PO from Star Wars, and Murdoch from The A-Team.
The document provides details about a quiz on the TV show Friends that was conducted by Antara Sharma and Vishnu Subrahmanyam. It contains 21 multiple choice and fill in the blank questions about characters, plotlines and trivia related to the show. The questions cover topics like character names used by Joey Tribbiani, objects seen in Monica's apartment, and the origin of the theme song for the show performed by The Rembrandts.
The document provides a series of English language exercises focused on grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and creative writing. It includes questions about images accompanied by possible answers. The goal is to help improve English skills through reading comprehension, substitution of words, rewriting sentences, and generating alternative captions for cartoons.
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The summary provides an overview of the comic strips and articles featured in the entertainment section of the newspaper. It highlights an intriguing photo from ABC's "Lost" that seems to hold clues for the final season, with characters posed similarly to "The Last Supper." It also briefly mentions other pop culture stories discussed, such as ESPN launching a 3D network and the film "Avatar" becoming the second highest grossing film ever.
This document provides biographical information on various individuals associated with a publication. It lists Ed Burton as holding numerous roles for the publication including publisher, president, photographer, writer and more. It also provides a staff listing and table of contents for the May 1999 issue which includes articles on people in charge of something, a saber page, a science page, and a prequel cast. It ends by thanking Josh Gillin for contributions and reminding readers to send stamps for future issues. The summary captures the key details that the document lists staff positions and provides an overview of content for a particular issue of a publication.
The opening scene of the horror film Scream is masterfully crafted. It introduces the main character Casey Becker, who is home alone. She receives a threatening phone call from an unknown person. It is revealed that her boyfriend Steve is also in danger. Casey is forced to play a terrifying game by the caller to try and save Steve. However, she is unable to answer the questions correctly and both she and Steve are killed. The scene is shot using techniques common to the horror genre like practical gore effects and an increasing sense of tension and isolation for the main character. It sets up the killer, Ghostface, and the rules of the slasher film in a compelling way, drawing the audience into the story before the
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The document discusses several literary and film theories for analyzing narratives, including Todorov's 5 stages of narrative structure, Barthes' codes for audience anticipation, Propp's 7 character spheres of action, and concepts like diegesis and narrative range. Todorov's stages are outlined as equilibrium, disequilibrium, recognition of disequilibrium, attempt to repair disequilibrium, and new equilibrium. Examples applying several theories are provided from films like Mean Girls, Spiderman, and The Hunger Games.
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3) The document provides the questions but not the answers, indicating the answers are available elsewhere.
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Jeff Cohen screens all job applications for a local corporation before sending qualified candidates to department heads. He serves as a gatekeeper. Acknowledging a subordinate's feelings about being mistreated by coworkers would be an appropriate first response in this situation. Providing a clear and direct explanation that a customer's warranty has expired is the best way to refuse their request for free repairs.
The document provides details about a quiz on the TV show Friends that was conducted by Antara Sharma and Vishnu Subrahmanyam. It contains 21 multiple choice and fill in the blank questions about characters, plotlines and trivia related to the show. The questions cover topics like character names used by Joey Tribbiani, objects seen in Monica's apartment, and the origin of the theme song for the show performed by The Rembrandts.
The document provides a series of English language exercises focused on grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and creative writing. It includes questions about images accompanied by possible answers. The goal is to help improve English skills through reading comprehension, substitution of words, rewriting sentences, and generating alternative captions for cartoons.
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The document provides an English lesson with captions for cartoon pictures and questions to improve grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure. It covers topics such as relationships, synonyms, parts of speech, tenses, and making inferences. The questions test reading comprehension and the ability to rephrase sentences creatively. The overall purpose is to make learning English fun and help students strengthen their language skills through analyzing cartoon pictures and answering questions.
The summary provides an overview of the comic strips and articles featured in the entertainment section of the newspaper. It highlights an intriguing photo from ABC's "Lost" that seems to hold clues for the final season, with characters posed similarly to "The Last Supper." It also briefly mentions other pop culture stories discussed, such as ESPN launching a 3D network and the film "Avatar" becoming the second highest grossing film ever.
This document provides biographical information on various individuals associated with a publication. It lists Ed Burton as holding numerous roles for the publication including publisher, president, photographer, writer and more. It also provides a staff listing and table of contents for the May 1999 issue which includes articles on people in charge of something, a saber page, a science page, and a prequel cast. It ends by thanking Josh Gillin for contributions and reminding readers to send stamps for future issues. The summary captures the key details that the document lists staff positions and provides an overview of content for a particular issue of a publication.
The opening scene of the horror film Scream is masterfully crafted. It introduces the main character Casey Becker, who is home alone. She receives a threatening phone call from an unknown person. It is revealed that her boyfriend Steve is also in danger. Casey is forced to play a terrifying game by the caller to try and save Steve. However, she is unable to answer the questions correctly and both she and Steve are killed. The scene is shot using techniques common to the horror genre like practical gore effects and an increasing sense of tension and isolation for the main character. It sets up the killer, Ghostface, and the rules of the slasher film in a compelling way, drawing the audience into the story before the
The document discusses several literary and film theories for analyzing narratives, including Todorov's 5 stages of narrative structure, Barthes' codes for audience anticipation, Propp's 7 character spheres of action, and concepts like diegesis and narrative range. Todorov's stages are outlined as equilibrium, disequilibrium, recognition of disequilibrium, attempt to repair disequilibrium, and new equilibrium. Examples applying several theories are provided from films like Mean Girls, Spiderman, and The Hunger Games.
The document discusses several literary and film theories for analyzing narratives, including Todorov's 5 stages of narrative structure, Barthes' codes for audience anticipation, Propp's 7 character spheres of action, and concepts like diegesis and narrative range. Todorov's stages are outlined as equilibrium, disequilibrium, recognition of disequilibrium, attempt to repair disequilibrium, and new equilibrium. Examples applying several theories are provided from films like Mean Girls, Spiderman, and The Hunger Games.
This document discusses books and reading. It begins by asking questions about books readers have read recently. It then provides vocabulary related to books, films, and reading. Finally, it discusses the plot elements of books and asks questions to check comprehension. The document covers a wide range of topics related to enjoying books, films, and stories.
The document describes several legal scenarios involving companies, products, and public figures. Robins & Robins, a pharmaceutical company, is dealing with a recall after discovering their medications were tainted with plastic explosives from a supplier. They had previously lobbied against FDA tracking requirements. A private school hires a new superintendent who enacts discriminatory policies against female teachers, leading to lawsuits. Additional details emerge complicating the cases.
1) The document contains a 30 question multiple choice exam for the FIN/571 Final Exam. The questions cover topics related to finance including securities, accounting, capital budgeting, and capital structure.
2) The questions have 4 possible answer choices labeled A, B, C, or D.
3) The document provides the questions but not the answers, indicating the answers are available elsewhere.
This document provides the answers to a 30 question final exam for a finance course. It covers topics like corporate goals, primary vs secondary markets, agency theory, financial principles, accounting ratios, time value of money calculations, capital budgeting techniques, cost of capital, capital structure, and international finance.
The document provides 30 multiple choice questions that appear to be from an economics final exam. It covers topics like market equilibrium, costs and revenue, market structures, macroeconomic policy, and exchange rates. The questions have 4 possible answer choices listed from A to D.
The document appears to be the answers to an economics final exam. It contains 30 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of topics like household income, GDP, aggregate demand, monetary and fiscal policy, international trade, and exchange rates.
Jeff Cohen screens all job applications for a local corporation before sending qualified candidates to department heads. He serves as a gatekeeper. Acknowledging a subordinate's feelings about being mistreated by coworkers would be an appropriate first response in this situation. Providing a clear and direct explanation that a customer's warranty has expired is the best way to refuse their request for free repairs.
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What is the conflict or situation that drives the plot of “That’s All”?
A. Mrs. B comes to Mrs. A’s house for tea.
B. Mrs. A and Mrs. B have fought with a third woman.
C. Mrs. A wants Mrs. B to come for tea a different day.
D. A third woman has changed her schedule.
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Which word best replaces rancor in this sentence: “The griot must have felt rancor, although he acted
friendly”?
A. laughter
B. bitterness
C. changed
D. dimmed
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The speaker in “Follower” was considered a nuisance because he
A. admired his father greatly.
B. grew up to be a farmer.
C. wanted to be like his father.
D. bothered his father all day.
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2. Which one of the following is most likely to be sequestered?
A. a superintendent
B. an aviator
C. a senator
D. a monk
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Mrs. Drover is able to see the taxi driver because of the aperture, or
A. mirror.
B. opening.
C. picture.
D. inner sight.
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A movie with a ghastly plot would probably be filled with
A. mystery.
B. horror.
C. humor.
D. adventure.
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Critical Reading Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. In
which quotation is Clarke making an analogy, or a comparison, in “We'll Never Conquer Space”?
A. “Man will never conquer space.”
B. “Every technical device is always developed to its limit.”
C. “Saturn or Jupiter *will play+ the same role … *as+ Africa or Asia today.”
D. “Space can be mapped and crossed and occupied.”
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3. Question 8 of 20 5.0 Points
What is shown on the tomb described by the speaker in “An Arundel Tomb”?
A. a knight on horseback
B. a poem on faithfulness
C. a crown and sword
D. a husband and wife
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The speaker in “Journey of the Magi” says that the Magi (wise men) traveled all night, even though there were
“voices singing in our ears, saying / That this was all folly.” What does the speaker mean?
A. They sang to take their minds off the folly of their journey.
B. Their journey was filled with singing and hopeful companionship.
C. They were so tired that they sang to keep themselves awake.
D. Even when they were tired and had doubts, they remained faithful.
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How does the war setting make the setting of “The Demon Lover” more believable?
A. It provides a good reason for the house's emptiness.
B. It creates a situation in which bombing could occur.
C. The war makes it likely for ghosts to roam the streets.
D. During the violence of war, innocent people are often victims.
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Which is mostly missing from “The Lady in the Looking Glass” because it is a stream-of-consciousness
narrative?
A. a narrator
B. a plot
C. a conflict
D. a description
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From what point of view is the excerpt from Mrs. Dalloway told?
It’s difficult to answer this question without having the excerpt. This story changes point of view.
A. first-person
B. objective narrator
C. omniscient third-person
D. it is impossible to be sure
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In “The Rocking-Horse Winner,” what does Paul keep hearing the house whisper?
A. “Your mother does not love you!”
B. “Your luck will change!”
C. “There must be more money!”
D. “You must leave while you can!”
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Critical Reading Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the
question.The excerpt from Midsummer, XXIII, primarily concerns
A. the passing of seasons in an English town.
B. a view of England from a nonwhite perspective.
C. race riots in England.
D. the failure of Shakespeare’s drama in modern times.
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What is the main idea expressed in Yeats's “The Lake Isle of Innisfree”?
A. a love of cities
B. a feeling of longing
C. contempt for urban life
5. D. nostalgia for youth
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In relation to “A Shocking Accident,” what word best describes Jerome's attitude toward his father's memory?
A. worshipful
B. conflicted
C. negative
D. rejecting
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“Wirers” by Siegfried Sassoon is about
A. men who strung barbed-wire fences on the battlefield.
B. demolition experts working behind the lines.
C. the contribution of scientists to munitions work.
D. bomb-disposal crews defusing unexploded bombs.
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Critical Reading Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. In
Douglas’s poem, what is the English translation of the title “Vergissmeinnicht”?
A. “Never surrender.”
B. “Forget me not.”
C. “Eternal love.”
D. “Wish you were here.”
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In “Postscript: For Gweno,” what is the poet’s main purpose in writing the poem?
A. to reassure his love, even after his possible death
B. to argue in favor of war against Gweno, who opposes it
6. C. to leave one beautiful love letter behind him when he dies
D. to console himself as he goes into war
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What is the best way to correct the parallelism in this sentence? She had a lovely house, many friends, and her
body of work was impressive.
A. She had a lovely house, many friends, and a body of work, which was impressive.
B. Her house was lovely, and she had many friends and an impressive body of work.
C. She had a lovely house, where she entertained many friends and where her impressive body of work was
created.
D. She had a lovely house, many friends, and an impressive body of work.
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