E ND -O F -C OURSE T ESTING English II

M ULTIPLE C HOICE What is the speaker most likely doing as “The Sparrow” begins? A eating a meal B trying to sleep C working at a desk D getting ready to leave

M ULTIPLE C HOICE Line 13 of “The Sparrow” suggests an urban setting for the poem. But we, in traffic’s rush and din Which line from “Sonnet 12” indicates a pastoral, or agricultural, setting? A “And see the brave day sunk in hideous night” (line 2) B “And sable curls, all silvered o’er with white” (line 4) C “And summer’s green all girded up in sheaves” (line 7) D “And die as fast as they see others grow” (line 12)

M ULTIPLE C HOICE Ramie is using an Internet search engine to find information for a report about the early life of William Shakespeare. Which search entry would most likely return the most useful information? A Shakespeare famous B Shakespeare youth C Shakespeare England D Shakespeare drama*

M ULTIPLE C HOICE Which is a complete sentence? A This point leads to the second way advertisers lure in their viewers. B Leading, therefore, to the second way advertisers lure in their viewers. C Which, as a matter of fact, leads to the second way advertisers lure in their viewers. D Which leads to the second way advertisers lure in their viewers.

M ULTIPLE C HOICE Which sentence is written correctly? A Although book bannings may seem like things of the past, it is alive and well today. B Although book bannings may seem like a thing of the past, it is alive and well today. C Although book banning may seem like a thing of the past, it is alive and well today. D Although book banning may seem like a thing of the past, they are alive and well today.

M ULTIPLE C HOICE Which underlined word is spelled correctly? A an anonamous letter B a simple accommodation C a concious choice D a strict ordinence

W RITING At their core, are people fundamentally unselfish or selfish? Write a well-developed, multi-paragraph persuasive essay in which you argue your position. Use at least one example from literature you have read in English II, prior courses, or outside of class to support your position. Elaborate your argument with enough specific details to make your position clear.

W RITING How does culture influence a person’s choices? Write a well-developed, multi-paragraph expository essay. Use at least one example from literature you have read in English II, prior courses, or outside of class to support your ideas. Elaborate your discussion with enough specific details to make your ideas clear.