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Exam Study Guide

Vocab Lessons 17-30

Literary Terms

Prose Blank Verse Iambic Pentameter Soliloquy Aside

Legend Chivalry Narrative Poetry Ballad Heroic Couplet

Julius Caesar

  1. In Act I, why are Murellus and Flavius upset?
  2. What is the main political value that Brutus and Cassius share?
  3. The opposition to Caesar is mainly based on fear of his ______, which later becomes his tragic flaw.
  4. At the start of Act II, what is Brutus’ main internal conflict?
  5. Who is the last to stab Caesar?
  6. Why doesn’t Cassius want Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral?
  7. As Brutus speaks to the crowd, how do his listeners respond?
  8. What does Antony’s funeral speech convinces the Roman people to believe about the conspirators?
  9. Why does the angry mob attack Cinna the poet?
  10. Who are the members of the triumvirate?
  11. In Act IV, Brutus and Cassius enter an argument. Of what does Brutus accuse Cassius?
  12. What does the appearance of Caesar’s ghost foreshadow?
  13. Why does Cassius decide to commit suicide?
  14. How do Brutus and Cassius die?
  15. What does Antony plan to do with Brutus’ body?
  16. Who is the protagonist of the play? Who is the antagonist to the protagonist? Defend your answer.

Our Town

  1. When does “Our Town” take place?
  2. Is the Stage Manager like the other characters in the play? How is he different?
  3. What is the Stage Manager’s function in the play?
  4. What is Grover’s Corners like? What seems to be the attitude of its residents?
  5. Why are the names of the acts so important? What was the name of Act I? Act II? The title of Act III is never directly mentioned. What do you think the implied title of Act III is?
  6. What is the function of the flashback in Act II? Why do you think Wilder chose to show it out of order and not as it happened?
  7. What is the Stage Manager’s explanation for death and its effects? What has this to do with the play?
  8. What are the differing views of life related to Emily in Act III? Why do they tell her to pick an “unimportant day”? What day does Emily choose?
  9. Near the end of Act III, Emily says, “We don’t have time to look at one another.” What does she mean?
  10. Discuss the Stage Manager’s final monologue. How does his speech connect to readers’ own time?
  11. Our Town is an American play, written by an American author, set in an American town, yet it has been produced around the world—in Poland, Germany, Russia, China and elsewhere. Why and how does this play “translate” into so many other languages and cultures?
  12. Why are few props/scenery used in “Our Town?”

Le Morte d’Arthur

  1. How does Merlin help King Uther deceive Lady Igraine? What does Merlin ask for in return?
  2. What events lead Arthur to pull the sword from the stone?
  3. Why is Sir Tarquin so determined to kill Sir Launcelot?
  4. Why does Sir Launcelot say he does not plan to marry?
  5. Who is the finest knight of King Arthur’s Round Table?
  6. Why does Sir Launcelot exchange armor with Sir Kay? What is the result of this action?
  7. How are King Arthur and King Uther similar? Different?
  8. How are Sir Launcelot and Sir Tarquin similar? Different?

Idylls of the King

  1. What does King Arthur direct Sir Bedivere to do with the sword?
  2. How and why does Sir Bedivere disobey King Arthur’s orders?
  3. Why does King Arthur believe that he may return someday to rule again?
  4. What quality of Excalibur most impresses Sir Bedivere?
  5. Where does Sir Bedivere escort King Arthur? What happens there?
  6. How does Sir Bedivere react to Arthur’s leaving, and how does Arthur respond?
  7. What might the barge symbolize?
  8. What does King Arthur ask Sir Bedivere to do after he has died?

Grammar: Punctuation (WS pgs. 608-623)

Practice: Add periods, commas, colons, semicolons, and apostrophes where necessary:

1.  The Photography Club will meet on Tuesday March 14 2009 at 4 30 P.M. in room 432

2.  According to the treasurers report of the clubs finances we have $18 940 in our account

3.  Meredith Nicole and Cedric volunteered to research current prices for a new photo enlarger

4.  You can choose from any of the three remaining committees fundraising service or membership

5.  Mr Webster decided to postpone the next meeting he will be out of town for a conference

6.  Hes going to be in Columbus Ohio but he said that we could meet the following week

7.  Our club which was founded in 1989 is one of our schools oldest activities

8.  Sophomore Janna Winston will be the president next year and she says shes very excited

9.  Dont forget to turn off all the lights and pick up any extra papers

10.  “I am so proud of all our students photography this year” said Mr Webster

Research Paper (Use numbers 3-5 as practice)

1. Traits of Good Writing

2. Outline Format

3. Works Cited Format

Put the following in the correct order (using correct punctuation) for a book resource.

2008 Stephanie Wilson Big Tree Publishing Teen’s Guide to Reading Toledo

4. Paraphrasing and Citing Format

Paraphrase the following excerpt in one sentence. Create a citation at the end using the above author.

From page 23: Sometimes, the selection of a novel for pleasure reading can be a tiresome process. However, there are many convenient options and helpful individuals that can help make the process easier. When choosing a book, adolescents can consult peers, teachers, or librarians, or they can use the internet to search authors and topics of interest to them.

5. Quoting and Citing Format

Directly quote the following passage. Create a citation at the end using the above author.

From page 24: Libraries provides sections with adolescent reading sections, but teens should not be afraid to venture into the other sections that most interest them.