Title: Lang Arts - Quiz 2
Course: Manufacturing Language Arts > Section: Learning Modules

This quiz is based on chapters 2 and 5 of Contemporary's Pre-GED Language Arts, Writing and chapter 1 of Contemporary's Pre-GED Language Arts, Reading.

You can take this quiz as many time as you like. Only your last score will be recorded.

Q: Using the excerpt below from Edgar Allen Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher," choose the best definition for the underlined word.

Shaking off from my spirit what must have been a dream, I scanned more narrowly the real aspect of the building. Its principal feature seemed to be that of an excessive antiquity. The discoloration of ages had been great. Minute fungi overspread the whole exterior, hanging in a fine tangled web-work from the eaves. Yet all this was apart from any extraordinary dilapidation. No portion of the masonry had fallen; and there appeared to be a wild inconsistency between its still perfect adaptation of parts, and the crumbling condition of the individual stones. In this there was much that reminded me of the specious totality of old wood-work which has rotted for long years in some neglected vault, with no disturbance from the breath of the external air. Beyond this indication of extensive decay, however, the fabric gave little token of instability. Perhaps the eye of a scrutinizing observer might have discovered a barely perceptible fissure, which, extending from the roof of the building in front, made its way down the wall in a zigzag direction, until it became lost in the sullen waters of the tarn.
- deterioration
- beauty
- workmanship
- horror
A: deterioration

Q: Using the excerpt below from Edgar Allen Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher," choose the best definition for the underlined word.

Shaking off from my spirit what must have been a dream, I scanned more narrowly the real aspect of the building. Its principal feature seemed to be that of an excessive antiquity. The discoloration of ages had been great. Minute fungi overspread the whole exterior, hanging in a fine tangled web-work from the eaves. Yet all this was apart from any extraordinary dilapidation. No portion of the masonry had fallen; and there appeared to be a wild inconsistency between its still perfect adaptation of parts, and the crumbling condition of the individual stones. In this there was much that reminded me of the specious totality of old wood-work which has rotted for long years in some neglected vault, with no disturbance from the breath of the external air. Beyond this indication of extensive decay, however, the fabric gave little token of instability. Perhaps the eye of a scrutinizing observer might have discovered a barely perceptible fissure, which, extending from the roof of the building in front, made its way down the wall in a zigzag direction, until it became lost in the sullen waters of the tarn.
- lack of harmony
- utter ruin
- misconception
- hope for the future
A: lack of harmony

Q: Using the excerpt below from Edgar Allen Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher," choose the best definition for the underlined word.

Shaking off from my spirit what must have been a dream, I scanned more narrowly the real aspect of the building. Its principal feature seemed to be that of an excessive antiquity. The discoloration of ages had been great. Minute fungi overspread the whole exterior, hanging in a fine tangled web-work from the eaves. Yet all this was apart from any extraordinary dilapidation. No portion of the masonry had fallen; and there appeared to be a wild inconsistency between its still perfect adaptation of parts, and the crumbling condition of the individual stones. In this there was much that reminded me of the specious totality of old wood-work which has rotted for long years in some neglected vault, with no disturbance from the breath of the external air. Beyond this indication of extensive decay, however, the fabric gave little token of instability. Perhaps the eye of a scrutinizing observer might have discovered a barely perceptible fissure, which, extending from the roof of the building in front, made its way down the wall in a zigzag direction, until it became lost in the sullen waters of the tarn.
- misleading
- immense
- horrific
- smelly
A: misleading

Q: Using the excerpt below from Edgar Allen Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher," choose the best definition for the underlined word.

Shaking off from my spirit what must have been a dream, I scanned more narrowly the real aspect of the building. Its principal feature seemed to be that of an excessive antiquity. The discoloration of ages had been great. Minute fungi overspread the whole exterior, hanging in a fine tangled web-work from the eaves. Yet all this was apart from any extraordinary dilapidation. No portion of the masonry had fallen; and there appeared to be a wild inconsistency between its still perfect adaptation of parts, and the crumbling condition of the individual stones. In this there was much that reminded me of the specious totality of old wood-work which has rotted for long years in some neglected vault, with no disturbance from the breath of the external air. Beyond this indication of extensive decay, however, the fabric gave little token of instability. Perhaps the eye of a scrutinizing observer might have discovered a barely perceptible fissure, which, extending from the roof of the building in front, made its way down the wall in a zigzag direction, until it became lost in the sullen waters of the tarn.
- examining closely
- examining superficially
- haphazard
- serious
A: examining closely

Q: Using the excerpt below from Edgar Allen Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher," choose the best definition for the underlined word.

Shaking off from my spirit what must have been a dream, I scanned more narrowly the real aspect of the building. Its principal feature seemed to be that of an excessive antiquity. The discoloration of ages had been great. Minute fungi overspread the whole exterior, hanging in a fine tangled web-work from the eaves. Yet all this was apart from any extraordinary dilapidation. No portion of the masonry had fallen; and there appeared to be a wild inconsistency between its still perfect adaptation of parts, and the crumbling condition of the individual stones. In this there was much that reminded me of the specious totality of old wood-work which has rotted for long years in some neglected vault, with no disturbance from the breath of the external air. Beyond this indication of extensive decay, however, the fabric gave little token of instability. Perhaps the eye of a scrutinizing observer might have discovered a barely perceptible fissure, which, extending from the roof of the building in front, made its way down the wall in a zigzag direction, until it became lost in the sullen waters of the tarn.
- narrow opening
- spindly leaf or vine
- telephone wire
- small animal
A: narrow opening

Q: What does King mean by "promissory note"?

Determine the best answer to the question based on the excerpt below from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.

I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.

Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity.

But one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro is still languished in the corners of American society and finds himself an exile in his own land. And so we've come here today to dramatize a shameful condition.

In a sense we've come to our nation's capital to cash a check. When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would be guaranteed the "unalienable Rights" of "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note, insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has given the Negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked "insufficient funds."

But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation. And so, we've come to cash this check, a check that will give us upon demand the riches of freedom and the security of justice.
- rights to freedom and equality
- 40 acres and a mule
- welfare programs
- a contract for a debt
- a letter filled with wisdom and promises
A: rights to freedom and equality

Q: What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

Determine the best answer to the question based on the excerpt below from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.

I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.

Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity.

But one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro is still languished in the corners of American society and finds himself an exile in his own land. And so we've come here today to dramatize a shameful condition.

In a sense we've come to our nation's capital to cash a check. When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would be guaranteed the "unalienable Rights" of "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note, insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has given the Negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked "insufficient funds."

But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation. And so, we've come to cash this check, a check that will give us upon demand the riches of freedom and the security of justice.
- free the slaves
- end the Civil War
- conclude the Revolutionary War
- begin the New Deal
- enact the Civil Rights Act
A: free the slaves

Q: What did King believe about blacks in America?

Determine the best answer to the question based on the excerpt below from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.

I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.

Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity.

But one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro is still languished in the corners of American society and finds himself an exile in his own land. And so we've come here today to dramatize a shameful condition.

In a sense we've come to our nation's capital to cash a check. When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would be guaranteed the "unalienable Rights" of "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note, insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has given the Negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked "insufficient funds."

But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation. And so, we've come to cash this check, a check that will give us upon demand the riches of freedom and the security of justice.
- They lacked opportunities that other Americans enjoyed.
- They were owed a large cash settlement.
- They should be satisified with the rights already granted them.
- They should seek their freedom outside the United States.
- They were well treated by other Americans, but not by the government.
A: They lacked opportunities that other Americans enjoyed.

Q: What does five score years mean?

Determine the best answer to the question based on the excerpt below from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.

I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.

Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity.

But one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro is still languished in the corners of American society and finds himself an exile in his own land. And so we've come here today to dramatize a shameful condition.

In a sense we've come to our nation's capital to cash a check. When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would be guaranteed the "unalienable Rights" of "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note, insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has given the Negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked "insufficient funds."

But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation. And so, we've come to cash this check, a check that will give us upon demand the riches of freedom and the security of justice.
- 100 years
- about five years
- five very difficult years
- 50 years
- none of the above
A: 100 years

Q: In the second paragraph, what American is King referring to?

Determine the best answer to the question based on the excerpt below from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.

Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity.

But one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years later, the Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity. One hundred years later, the Negro is still languished in the corners of American society and finds himself an exile in his own land. And so we've come here today to dramatize a shameful condition.

In a sense we've come to our nation's capital to cash a check. When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would be guaranteed the "unalienable Rights" of "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note, insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has given the Negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked "insufficient funds."

But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation. And so, we've come to cash this check, a check that will give us upon demand the riches of freedom and the security of justice.
- Abraham Lincoln
- George Washington
- Thomas Jefferson
- John Kennedy
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt
A: Abraham Lincoln

Q: Identify which of the following tenses best fits the sentence below:

Paco ________ at the library yesterday.
- studied
- will study
- studies
- is studying
A: studied

Q: Choose what correction should be made to the sentences below:

Lucinda and Jamie love to attend the local minor league baseball games. They often get their co-workers to join them at the park. Everyone who comes have a good time.
- change have to has
- change love to loved
- change join to joins
- no change is necessary
A: change have to has

Q: Choose what correction should be made to the sentence below.

If Paulo and Vincenzo do not pay the bill, the bouncer throws them out on the street.
- change throws to will throw
- change pay to pays
- change throws to threw
- no change is necessary
A: change throws to will throw

Q: Shawna, along with her friends, was asked to come to the meeting.
- no change is necessary
- change was asked to ask
- change was asked to were asked
- change was asked to are ask
A: no change is necessary

Q: Which correction should you make to the following sentence?

Tabitha lives north of San Francisco.
- no change is necessary
- change San to san
- change San Francisco to san francisco
- change north to North
A: no change is necessary

Q: Which correction should you make to the following sentence?

The White House around the corner from my Cleveland home is owned by a rabbi.
- change White House to white house
- change rabbi to Rabbi
- change Cleveland to cleveland
- change home to Home
A: change White House to white house

Q: Which sentence below contains the proper punctuation?
- After a long day of work, Jasmine told her girlfriend, "I need to take a nap."
- After a long day of work Jasmine told her girlfriend, "I need to take a nap."
- After a long day of work, Jasmine told her girlfriend, "I need to take a nap".
- After a long day of work, Jasmine, told her girlfriend, "I need to take a nap."
A: After a long day of work, Jasmine told her girlfriend, "I need to take a nap."

Q: Which sentence below contains the proper punctuation?
- Jerome played his guitar really loud, and the neighors complained.
- Jerome played his guitar really loud and, the neighbors complained.
- Jerome, played his guitar really loud, and the neighbors complained.
- Jerome played his guitar really loud and the neighbors complained.
A: Jerome played his guitar really loud, and the neighors complained.

Q: Which sentence below contains the proper use of the apostrophe?
- It's amazing that they cannot find Penelope's records.
- Its amazing they cannot find Penelope's records.
- It's amazing they cannot find Penelopes records.
- Its amazing they cannot find Penelopes records.
A: It's amazing that they cannot find Penelope's records.

Q: Which sentence below properly uses proper punctuation?
- Igor and Corky enjoyed the movie; Marvin did not.
- Igor and Corky enjoyed the movie, Marvin did not.
- The three men, Igor; Corky; and Marvin, attended the movie.
- Three men attended the movie; Igor, Corky, and Marvin.
A: Igor and Corky enjoyed the movie; Marvin did not.