What attitude toward dueling does Teleshov’s story “The Duel” support?

1. In “The Duel,” when Ivan attempts to break the news to Pelageia, he experiences all the following feelings except • Self-reproach. • Self-hatred. • Envy of Vladimir’s relationship with Lenochka. • Sickness of heart.

2. In “The Duel,” when Ivan attempts to break the news to Pelageia, he experiences all the following feelings except • Self-reproach. • Self-hatred. • Envy of Vladimir’s relationship with Lenochka. • Sickness of heart.

3. What attitude toward dueling does Teleshov’s story “The Duel” support? • Dueling is a foolish waste of life. • Dueling is the most honorable way to settle a dispute between gentlemen. • Dueling is heroic. • Dueling is old fashioned.

4. What attitude toward dueling does Teleshov’s story “The Duel” support? • Dueling is a foolish waste of life. • Dueling is the most honorable way to settle a dispute between gentlemen. • Dueling is heroic. • Dueling is old fashioned.

5. The conflict in “Top Man” is • Man against a power greater than himself. • Man against himself • Man against man. • All of the above

6. The conflict in “Top Man” is • Man against a power greater than himself. • Man against himself • Man against man. • All of the above

7. In “Top Man,’ to whom does the following statement apply: “He was the apostle of trial-and-error and watchful waiting”? • Nace • Osborn • Randolph • The narrator

8. In “Top Man,’ to whom does the following statement apply: “He was the apostle of trial-and-error and watchful waiting”? • Nace • Osborn • Randolph • The narrator

9. When Osborn and Nace argue about trying to reach the summit, Osborn says that Nace is • Unable to climb to the summit himself and is jealous of anyone else who can do it. • Unfit to lead the expedition. • Unskilled and unknowledgeable. • Arrogant and unwilling to listen to the advice of others.

10. When Osborn and Nace argue about trying to reach the summit, Osborn says that Nace is • Unable to climb to the summit himself and is jealous of anyone else who can do it. • Unfit to lead the expedition. • Unskilled and unknowledgeable. • Arrogant and unwilling to listen to the advice of others.

11. In “Under the Lion’s Paw,” Jim Butler becomes interested in land speculation because • He believes that it is the surest way to become rich. • He wants to help others get their own land. • He is a failure at everything else he has tried. • He is deeply in debt.

12. In “Under the Lion’s Paw,” Jim Butler becomes interested in land speculation because • He believes that it is the surest way to become rich. • He wants to help others get their own land. • He is a failure at everything else he has tried. • He is deeply in debt.

13. Haskin’s decision not to kill Butler shows his • Indecisive nature. • Fear for his life. • Realization of the consequences of his action. • Lack of courage.

14. Haskin’s decision not to kill Butler shows his • Indecisive nature. • Fear for his life. • Realization of the consequences of his action. • Lack of courage.

15. At the conclusion of the story, Haskins appears • Helpless • Content • Cowardly • Optimistic.

16. At the conclusion of the story, Haskins appears • Helpless • Content • Cowardly • Optimistic.

17. In Treasure Island, the meeting between the captain and Black Dog can be described as • Friendly • Hostile • Insignificant • Jovial

18. In Treasure Island, the meeting between the captain and Black Dog can be described as • Friendly • Hostile • Insignificant • Jovial

19. Dr. Livesey saves the captain’s life because • He respects the captain. • Jim’s mother requests his help • He is a conscientious doctor. • He wants to find out about the captain’s past

20. Dr. Livesey saves the captain’s life because • He respects the captain. • Jim’s mother requests his help • He is a conscientious doctor. • He wants to find out about the captain’s past

21. Jim’s mother wants only enough money to • Pay for funeral expenses. • Cover the debt the captain owes them. • Open another inn. • Do repairs at the “Admiral Benbow.”

22. Jim’s mother wants only enough money to • Pay for funeral expenses. • Cover the debt the captain owes them. • Open another inn. • Do repairs at the “Admiral Benbow.”

23. Jim blames his mother for all of the following qualities except • Honesty • Greed • Weakness • Indecisiveness

24. Jim blames his mother for all of the following qualities except • Honesty • Greed • Weakness • Indecisiveness

25. Myths are valuable to readers for all of the following reasons except that • They have literary beauty. • They present universal themes. • They teach virtues and warn against vices. • They are a primary source for understanding life and its purpose.

26. Myths are valuable to readers for all of the following reasons except that • They have literary beauty. • They present universal themes. • They teach virtues and warn against vices. • They are a primary source for understanding life and its purpose.

27. What are Phaethon’s fatal flaws? • Pride and rashness • Courage and stubbornness • Curiosity and immaturity • Courage and immaturity

28. What are Phaethon’s fatal flaws? • Pride and rashness • Courage and stubbornness • Curiosity and immaturity • Courage and immaturity

29. All of the following applications can be made based on the experience of Phaethon and the Sun except that • Courage needs to be combined with wisdom. • One can use good traits in a bad way. • Learning from experience is preferable to listening to the counsel of others. • Affection for others should not keep us from living by moral absolutes.

30. All of the following applications can be made based on the experience of Phaethon and the Sun except that • Courage needs to be combined with wisdom. • One can use good traits in a bad way. • Learning from experience is preferable to listening to the counsel of others. • Affection for others should not keep us from living by moral absolutes.

31. In “The Revolt of Mother,” which of the following adjectives best describes Sarah Penn? • Complaining, irritable • Patient, respectful • Angry, loud • Shy, fearful

32. In “The Revolt of Mother,” which of the following adjectives best describes Sarah Penn? • Complaining, irritable • Patient, respectful • Angry, loud • Shy, fearful

33. What is most important to Adoniram Penn? • Money • His children • His wife • His reputation

34. What is most important to Adoniram Penn? • Money • His children • His wife • His reputation

35. Why does Sarah Penn move her family into the barn? • Because she’s a rebel • Because she’s uncomfortable in the old house • Because she wants the best for her children • Because she hates the new barn

36. Why does Sarah Penn move her family into the barn? • Because she’s a rebel • Because she’s uncomfortable in the old house • Because she wants the best for her children • Because she hates the new barn

37. Which of the following best describes Adoniram’s reaction to what his wife has done? • He is angry. • He is shocked. • He is pleasantly surprised. • He does not care.

38. Which of the following best describes Adoniram’s reaction to what his wife has done? • He is angry. • He is shocked. • He is pleasantly surprised. • He does not care.

39. Sarah and Adoniram Penn are both characters who are • Primary, round, and dynamic. • Primary, round and static. • Secondary, round, and dynamic. • Secondary, flat and static.

40. Sarah and Adoniram Penn are both characters who are • Primary, round, and dynamic. • Primary, round and static. • Secondary, round, and dynamic. • Secondary, flat and static.

41. Mr. Rosicky is which of the following? • Primary, flat, static • Primary, round, dynamic • Primary, round, static • Primary, flat, dynamic

42. Mr. Rosicky is which of the following? • Primary, flat, static • Primary, round, dynamic • Primary, round, static • Primary, flat, dynamic

43. The reader can make all of the following applications after reading “Neighbour Rosicky” except that • Hardship can teach us what is important in life. • Our actions should reflect our values. • True authority serves those under that authority. • It is impossible for people from different backgrounds to understand one another’s needs.

44. The reader can make all of the following applications after reading “Neighbour Rosicky” except that • Hardship can teach us what is important in life. • Our actions should reflect our values. • True authority serves those under that authority. • It is impossible for people from different backgrounds to understand one another’s needs.

45. Why are the Rosickys not able to “get on” financially like many of their neighbors? • They are in debt because of several years of drought on the farm. • They enjoy what they earn and share much of it. • They are not hard workers. • They spend money on leisure and travel.

46. Why are the Rosickys not able to “get on” financially like many of their neighbors? • They are in debt because of several years of drought on the farm. • They enjoy what they earn and share much of it. • They are not hard workers. • They spend money on leisure and travel.

47. Rosicky is afraid that Rudy will • Get into heavy debt • Leave Polly • Take a factory job in the city. • Move to Canada.

48. Rosicky is afraid that Rudy will • Get into heavy debt • Leave Polly • Take a factory job in the city. • Move to Canada.

49. Through his vivid characterization of the Duke, the author shows that his attitude toward the Duke is one of • Disgust. • Admiration. • Indifference. • Sympathy.

50. Through his vivid characterization of the Duke, the author shows that his attitude toward the Duke is one of • Disgust. • Admiration. • Indifference. • Sympathy.