WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT Reading: Stories / Grade 11 / Module Reading Quiz 5 Assessment ID: Name. Teacher Period

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1 WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT Reading: Stories / Grade 11 / Module Reading Quiz 5 Assessment ID: Name Teacher Period Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. 1

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3 1. What is the best meaning of the word vitality as it is used in paragraph 7? A. energy B. growth C. meaning D. origin 2. The word lavish comes from the French word lavasse, meaning downpour. Based on this information, what is the best meaning for lavish as it is used in paragraph 16? A. sparse B. extravagant C. pure D. moderate 3. The word eloquent comes from the Latin ēloquēns, meaning to speak out. Based on this information, what is the best meaning of the word eloquently as it is used in paragraph 19? A. forcefully B. cordially C. precisely D. poetically 4. What is the best meaning for the word eloquently as it is used in paragraph 19? A. forcefully B. cordially C. precisely D. poetically 3

4 5. Which of the following is an example of an allusion? A. Artists and writers have always fallen in love with the beautiful city of Paris. B. Gertrude Stein had been described as looking like a Roman emperor or an Aztec figure carved in rock. C. Sculptures, figures, objects, sprang to life on the mantel over the fireplace; I could scarcely take my eyes away. D. Her telephone number was in the directory, like any common mortal s, and I made up my mind to call her. 6. What can the reader infer about the narrator of the passage from the following? I was in the Army then, supposedly a translator, mainly a jeep driver. I preferred to think of myself as a writer, though I had written very little and published nothing at all. A. He was bitter about not being a published writer. B. He had aspirations that didn t reflect his experience. C. He was overconfident in his abilities as a writer. D. He was overwhelmed by his jobs in the Army. 7. The narrator states that Stein was often sharptongued with those around her. What does this most likely mean? A. She was cruel and spiteful to people. B. She could be sarcastic and direct. C. She was foul-mouthed and insensitive. D. She used lofty vocabulary. 8. Why is the setting of Paris, France, significant to the narrator s experience? A. It emphasizes the stark contrast between love and war. B. It serves as a catalyst for the narrator s return to America. C. It symbolizes for the narrator a haven of great artists and writers. D. It contrasts with the narrator s romanticized view of America. 9. Which of the following is not an example of irony from the passage? A. Gertrude Stein wore a haircut that was shorter than the narrator s. B. The narrator brings gifts of honey and cornflakes to Gertrude Stein. C. Although Stein was an intellectual, she did not like formal education. D. Gertrude Stein s phone number is listed in the telephone directory. 4

5 10. The narrator s initial reaction to first meeting Gertrude Stein (paragraph 12) can best be described as one of A. revelation. B. horror. C. indifference. D. disappointment. 11. What is the purpose of the descriptive details provided in paragraph 12? A. to emphasize Stein s old age B. to compare Stein to other larger-than-life figures C. to contrast the narrator s preconceived ideas of Stein with the real person D. to show that Stein s manner and dress were imposing and elegant 12. The narrator initially contacts Gertrude Stein in Paris because A. he seeks advice on becoming a writer. B. he wants to see her collection of famous works of art. C. he finds her number listed in the telephone directory. D. he greatly admires her work as a writer. 13. Why does the author most likely include the information about Gertrude Stein in paragraph 6? A. to impress the reader with his association with her B. to show the reader that she led a normal life C. to educate the reader about her life and work D. to describe for the reader the life of a writer 14. What do the personification and imagery used in paragraph 14 help convey? A. that Stein is a real person B. that the narrator is nervous C. the gravity of the moment for the narrator D. the narrator s surprise at Stein s messiness 15. What is the best summary for paragraphs 8 and 9? A. Understanding Stein s books required a reader who was thoughtful and open to new ideas. B. Gertrude Stein did not like taking final exams in college. C. Understanding Stein s work required a reader who received a formal college education. D. Other writers criticized Stein because she was not a good speaker. 5

6 16. The narrator tries to calm his nerves at meeting Stein by A. reminding himself that they shared a common interest in writing. B. reading and studying her books before his visit. C. noting that she was known for her kindness toward American service men. D. memorizing a carefully worded introduction of himself. 17. One can infer that the narrator s acquaintance with Gertrude Stein A. established him as a published author. B. encouraged him to live in Paris, France. C. was a distant memory from the narrator's time in Paris. D. had a profound effect on the narrator and his life as a writer. 18. What effect does the use of first person point of view have in the passage? A. It emphasizes the author's experience of meeting Stein firsthand. B. It emphasizes the author's weak and humble character. C. It contrasts the difference between the author's past and present. D. It allows the reader to understand Stein's inner thoughts. 6

7 WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT Reading: Stories / Grade 11 / Module Reading Quiz 5 Answer Key and Alignment Answer Item ID CC-Standard 1. A RL.11.4(A) 2. B RL.11.4(A) 3. D RL.11.4(A) 4. D RL.11.4(A) 5. B RL.11.4(B) 6. B RL.11.1(B) 7. B RL.11.1(B) 8. C RL.11.3(A) 9. A RL.11.3(B) 10. A RL.11.1(B) 11. C RL D RL.11.1(A) 13. C RL C RL.11.4(B) 15. A RL.11.2(B) 16. C RL.11.1(A) 17. D RL.11.1(B) 18. A RL.11.3(A)