AnswersReading HS- Common Core English 09 1.0Unit Test

Introduction to Individuality and Conformity: "Initiation" Answers

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Which excerpt from “Initiation” is the best example of an internal conflict?

A
Millicent had waited a long time for acceptance, longer than most.
B
Rebellion flooded through her. “I said get up. Are you deaf?”
C
. . .thinking, this is beginning to sound serious. Worse than a loyalty test, this grilling over the coals. What’s it supposed to prove anyway?
D
“I mean, some of them thought Tracy was just a bit too different. Maybe you could suggest a few things to her.”
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Which situation from “Initiation” is an example of internal conflict?

A
Millicent struggles with her motivation for joining the sorority.
B
Millicent struggles with her tasks during her sorority initiation week.
C
Millicent struggles with the big sister the sorority assigns her.
D
Millicent struggles with peer pressure from the sorority.
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Read the sentence from “Initiation.”It would be an hour before they came to get her, but then Rat Court would be all over and she would say what she had to say and go home.

A
imply the resolution of the story.
B
employ indirect characterization.
C
describe the characters directly.
D
create a character vs. nature conflict.
4

Which are elements of plot structure that the reader can study in order to understand the resolution? Check all that apply.climaxdirect characterizationexpositionfalling actionindirect characterizationrising action

A
climax
B
direct characterization
C
exposition
D
falling action
E
indirect characterization
F
rising action
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conflictdirect characterizationindirect characterizationresolution

A
conflict
B
direct characterization
C
indirect characterization
D
resolution
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Based on the plot structure of “Initiation,” which sentence would most likely be part of the implied resolution?

A
Cheers and laughter greeted Millicent as she finished her speech.
B
Hugs comforted Millicent following her blushing but sincere speech.
C
There was a stunned moment of silence following Millicent’s proclamation.
D
There was an enthusiastic round of applause after Millicent finished talking.
7

Read the sentence from "Initiation.”And from that time on, initiations didn't bother Millicent at all.

A
Millicent was bold, brave, and no longer bothered by initiations.
B
Upon reflection, Millicent realized that initiations didn’t really bother her.
C
Thereafter, Millicent said yes to each initiation task without question.
D
Millicent’s tense posture evaporated, and a smile curled on her lips.
8

characternatureselfsociety

A
character
B
nature
C
self
D
society
9

characternatureselfsociety

A
character
B
nature
C
self
D
society
10

How should a reader analyze indirect characterization? Select four options.

A
by noticing adjectives that provide details describing the character
B
by noticing how the character interacts with other characters
C
by noticing details about what the character says, does, and thinks
D
by noticing how the other characters perceive the character
E
by noticing the context, and use it to make inferences about the character
F
by noticing statements the narrator makes about the character’s personality
G
by noticing statements the narrator makes about the character’s appearance
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characternatureselfsociety

A
character
B
nature
C
self
D
society
12

Which situation from “Initiation” is an example of internal conflict?

A
Millicent struggles with her motivation for joining the sorority.
B
Millicent struggles with her tasks during her sorority initiation week.
C
Millicent struggles with the big sister the sorority assigns her.
D
Millicent struggles with peer pressure from the sorority.
13

Read the passage from “Initiation.”Millicent and Bev took a bus ahead of the rest of the girls; they had to stand up on the way to Lewiston Square. Bev seemed very cross about something. Finally she said, "You were talking with Herb Dalton at lunch today.""No," Millicent said honestly."Well, I saw you smile at him. That's practically as bad as talking. Remember not to do it again."

A
Millicent feels confused by Bev.
B
Bev wants to embarrass Millicent.
C
Millicent is afraid of Bev.
D
Bev is jealous of Millicent.
14

Which are elements of plot structure that the reader can study in order to understand the resolution? Check all that apply.climaxdirect characterizationexpositionfalling actionindirect characterizationrising action

A
climax
B
direct characterization
C
exposition
D
falling action
E
indirect characterization
F
rising action
15

Based on the plot structure of “Initiation,” which sentence would most likely be part of the implied resolution?

A
Cheers and laughter greeted Millicent as she finished her speech.
B
Hugs comforted Millicent following her blushing but sincere speech.
C
There was a stunned moment of silence following Millicent’s proclamation.
D
There was an enthusiastic round of applause after Millicent finished talking.
16

Which excerpt from “Initiation” is the best example of an internal conflict?

A
Millicent had waited a long time for acceptance, longer than most.
B
Rebellion flooded through her. “I said get up. Are you deaf?”
C
. . .thinking, this is beginning to sound serious. Worse than a loyalty test, this grilling over the coals. What’s it supposed to prove anyway?
D
“I mean, some of them thought Tracy was just a bit too different. Maybe you could suggest a few things to her.”
17

conflictdirect characterizationindirect characterizationresolution

A
conflict
B
direct characterization
C
indirect characterization
D
resolution
18

One way an author uses direct characterization is by telling the reader about the character through

A
what the character says.
B
what the narrator says.
C
what the character does.
D
what the narrator does.
19

Read the sentence from "Initiation.”And from that time on, initiations didn't bother Millicent at all.

A
Millicent was bold, brave, and no longer bothered by initiations.
B
Upon reflection, Millicent realized that initiations didn’t really bother her.
C
Thereafter, Millicent said yes to each initiation task without question.
D
Millicent’s tense posture evaporated, and a smile curled on her lips.
20

In the plot of a story, most of the events result from a central conflict that leads to the conclusion. The conclusion is also referred to as the:

A
climax
B
rising action
C
exposition
D
resolution

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