Read and annotate the two texts below and answer the multiple choice and essay questions that follow.
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Question 8
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Read the quotations from the excerpts and determine whether each quotation mainly expresses insincerity, annoyance, or embarrassment.
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Question 12
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Question 13
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For this question, you will write an essay based on the passage(s). Write your essay in the space provided on the next two pages.
Your writing should:
• Present and develop a central idea/thesis.
• Provide evidence and/or details from the passage(s).
• Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Based on the excerpts, write an essay explaining how Hanneke in The Signature of All Things and Mr. Knightley in Emma each play a significant role in the life of the main character. Be sure to use details from both excerpts to develop your essay.
Based on paragraphs 6 and 7 of The Signature of All Things, what is the most likely reason the author says “Alma suffered” in paragraph 6?
Alma feels betrayed and lonely.
Alma is afraid of being publicly humiliated.
Alma believes that she will never be successful.
Alma is unable to defend her words and actions.
Read the sentences from The Signature of All Things in the box.
• She had lost George Hawkes. (paragraph 7)
• George himself did not appear to realize that Alma had ever cared for him, nor that she might ever have suspected him of caring for her. (paragraph 8)
How does the second sentence mainly relate to the first?
It reveals the irony that Alma was never in a relationship with George
It develops intrigue about why George chose to marry somebody else.
It exposes the fact that George has been dishonest about his intentions.
It builds hostility because Alma will never forgive George for marrying her friend.
Read paragraph 8 of Emma in the box.
“Yes, yes, pray pass me,” added her husband, with a sort of sneering consciousness; “I have nothing to say that can entertain Miss Woodhouse, or any other young lady. An old married man—quite good for nothing. Shall we walk, Augusta?”
Which word best describes Mr. Elton’s tone in the paragraph?
serious
sarcastic
dismayed
discouraged
What is the most likely meaning of the word insolent as it is used in paragraph 12 of Emma?
clever
natural
uncertain
disrespectful
Read the sentences from the excerpts in the box.
• There was nothing she could do to obliterate the passionate confessions she had so carelessly shared with Prudence over the years (and heavens, how she regretted them!), . . . — paragraph 8 of The Signature of All Things
• “Yes, I see what she means, (turning to Mr. Knightley,) and I will try to hold my tongue.” — paragraph 6 of Emma
How does the purpose of the words in parentheses differ in the two sentences?
The words in parentheses provide an aside for the reader in The Signature of All Things, while they clarify a point of view in Emma.
The words in parentheses emphasize the depth of a character’s feelings in The Signature of All Things, while they show a character’s actions in Emma.
The words in parentheses stress a previously unmentioned idea in The Signature of All Things, while they reveal the impact of a character’s words in Emma.
The words in parentheses help the reader understand the meanings of unknown terms in The Signature of All Things, while they highlight important details in Emma.
Which characteristic is most clearly shared by Alma in The Signature of All Things and Emma in Emma?
their impulsive reactions
their longing to get married
their jealousy of other women
their desire for a higher status
Part A
Read the sentence from paragraph 16 of The Signature of All Things in the box. “But someday you will understand that nobody passes through this world without suffering—no matter what you may think of them and their supposed good fortune.”
Which idea does this sentence best help develop in the excerpt?
that perceptions sometimes differ from reality
that a personal support network can be invaluable
that the high expectations of others may be difficult to meet
that reflection is necessary to improve relationships with others
Part B
Which sentence from Emma best illustrates an idea similar to the answer to Part A?
“‘Emma, I must once more speak to you as I have been used to do: a privilege rather endured than allowed, perhaps, but I must still use it.’” (paragraph 12)
“‘Her situation should secure your compassion.’” (paragraph 17)
“He had misinterpreted the feelings which had kept her face averted, and her tongue motionless.” (paragraph 18)
“He had turned away, and the horses were in motion.” (paragraph 18)
“She willed herself to play the role of a composed young woman who was genuinely pleased about other people’s happiness.” (paragraph 5 of The Signature of All Things)
insincerity
annoyance
embarrassment
“Alma took some solace in the fact that nobody, aside from Prudence, knew about her past love for George Hawkes.” (paragraph 8 of The Signature of All Things)
insincerity
annoyance
embarrassment
“‘I have a great deal of vivacity in my own way, but I really must be allowed to judge when to speak and when to hold my tongue.’” (paragraph 7 of Emma)
insincerity
annoyance
embarrassment
“Emma recollected, blushed, was sorry, but tried to laugh it off.” (paragraph 13 of Emma)
