Question 1 (5 points) (MC) Read the following story excerpt and answer the question that follows: "Nope, I am not going to try o
ut for the track team," Mayza told her friend. "Oh, why not? I am so sad, Mayza," Janie whined. "I thought we could be in this together. Please try out!" "I just don't have the time." Mayza responded sadly. "I am trying to keep my grades up. I need scholarships for college." Mayza looked up to see the track coach standing over her. "Mayza," she said, "I saw you at the practice run yesterday, and I was very impressed with your ability. I am hoping to see you at try-outs this afternoon. You know, there are scholarships available for winning students this year." Mayza looked up at her. "Coach," she said, I'll be there." Which line of dialogue impacted Mayza and changed the direction of the story? (5 points) a "Please try out!" b "I am trying to keep my grades up." c "You know, there are scholarships available for winning students this year." d "I saw you at the practice run yesterday and I was very impressed with your ability." Question 2 (5 points) (MC) Jimmy's return to his room above Mike's café is an important plot point in the story. One of the things we learn is that there is a button belonging to Ben Price on the floor. Why does O. Henry choose to include this detail? (5 points) a O. Henry wants to suggest Ben Price's appearance later in the narrative. b O. Henry wants to remind us to make sure our buttons are sewn on tightly. c O. Henry wants to point out that Mike needs to do a better job of sweeping his café. d O. Henry wants to demonstrate that Mike is observant. Question 3 (5 points) (LC) What is dialogue? (5 points) a A conversation between people or characters b A description of the setting c A description of the plot d A summary of a story Question 4 (5 points) (MC) Read the following selection from "A Retrieved Reformation" and answer the question that follows: "Now, Valentine," said the warden, "you'll go out in the morning. Brace up, and make a man of yourself. You're not a bad fellow at heart. Stop cracking safes, and live straight." "Me?" said Jimmy, in surprise. "Why, I never cracked a safe in my life." What does the dialogue reveal about Jimmy Valentine? (5 points) a The warden thinks Jimmy is mature. b The warden thinks Jimmy can turn his life around. c The warden feels there is no hope for Jimmy. d Jimmy admits that he committed the robberies. Question 5 (5 points) (MC) Read the following story excerpt and answer the question that follows: "Come on James!" Nick called him from the street. "Let's get to the court. The guys are waiting." James looked down at his list of assignments on the computer. "Nick, I can't go today," he yelled regretfully out his window. "I am behind on my work. You are, too! You should come over and we can study together." No response from Nick. James sighed and opened his website. A short time later he heard a loud knock at the door. It was Nick. "You were right. Let's finish up and then go shoot hoops." Which line of dialogue impacted Nick and moved the plot forward? (5 points) a Nick called him from the street. "Let's get to the court." b "Nick, I can't go today," he yelled out his window. c "Come on James!" Nick called him from the street. d "You are, too! You should come over and we can study together."
