Question

how does the authors use of imagery in the description of the station contribute to tone?
mark only one oval.
a the shadows and silence create a hopeful tone.
b the shadows and silence create an oppressive tone.
c the shadows and silence create a nostalgic tone.
d the shadows and silence create a playful tone.

1. which claim could be made about maras decision, and which evidence best supports it?

mark only one oval.
a claim: mara will always regret leaving; evidence:
oots matter more than wings.\
b claim: maras choice is uncertain; evidence: \the train was late-again.\
c claim: mara values independence over tradition; evidence: \she wanted to prove her future was hers to design.\
d claim: mara is indifferent to her future; evidence: \she tightened her grip on the suitcase.\
passage 2: beowulf (adapted)
then the monster came, stepping swiftly.
greedy and grim, he grabbed thirty men
from their resting places and rushed back to his lair,
gloating over his nights slaughter. for twelve winters,
hrothgar, king of the danes, suffered
under grendels shadow. no hall was safe;
the benches stood bloody, the mead-hall empty
of laughter and song. the people whispered
that no weapon could wound the beast,
that darkness itself had sent a curse upon them.
but across the sea, word spread of this terror.
beowulf, strongest of the geats, heard the cries
and made ready his ship. his heart burned
not with fear, but with duty and courage,
for he vowed to end the nightmare
or die in the attempt.

1. which theme is most clearly developed in this passage? *

mark only one oval.
a fear of the unknown always prevents human progress.
b leadership is meaningless without loyalty.
c heroism is defined by selfless courage in the face of danger.
d isolation strengthens a communitys resolve.

1. which line provides the strongest textual evidence that beowulf is motivated duty in order to find glory?

mark only one oval.
a beowulf, strongest of the geats, heard the cries
b his heart burned not with fear, but with duty and courage
c greedy and grim, he grabbed thirty men
d the benches stood bloody, the mead-hall empty

Explanation:

• Question 8:
• Option A: Fear of the unknown is not the main theme. The passage focuses on Beowulf's courage.
• Option B: Loyalty is not the central theme here. The emphasis is on Beowulf's heroic act.
• Option C: Beowulf shows selfless courage (he goes to face the danger for others) which aligns with the theme of heroism defined by self - less courage in the face of danger.
• Option D: Isolation is not a theme developed in this passage. The passage is about Beowulf coming to help.
• Question 9:
• Option A: Just hearing the cries does not show motivation by duty for glory.
• Option B: "His heart burned not with fear, but with duty and courage" shows that his motivation is based on duty (and by extension, the glory that comes with fulfilling duty in a heroic act).
• Option C: This describes the monster, not Beowulf's motivation.
• Option D: This describes the state of the hall, not Beowulf's motivation.

Answer:

1. C. Heroism is defined by selfless courage in the face of danger.
2. B. His heart burned not with fear, but with duty and courage