1.

"I shall throw you on a black ship and send you to the mainland, To King Echetos,
destroyer of all mortal men, Who will cut off your nostrils with a sharp bronze sword; He
will tear of your private parts and give them to the dogs to eat raw." --Homer,
The Odyssey
What is the mood of the text?

A. Threatening
B. Amused
C. Proud
D. Unsatisfied

2. Dear Grandma,

Thank you for the new outfit and shoes. Now I am excited about the first day of school. I
can't wait to wear my new outfit. I really wanted that shirt, but I didn't have enough
money for it. Thanks again! I love you!

- Mollie

What is the tone of this note?

A.embarrassed
B. appreciative.
C.calm
D. light

3. What do you do with aluminum cans? Do you throw them in the trash, or do you
recycle when you are finished with them? At the rate we are filling our landfills, we will
not have anywhere else to put our trash. If you recycle, you will help the environment.
The next time you throw away your Coke can, think about putting it in a recycling bin.
Your effort will help save your community.

What is the author's purpose?

A. entertain.
B. Persuade
C. Inform’
D. Explain

4."There go the loves that wither [dry up], The old loves with wearier wings; And all
dead years draw thither [there] And disastrous things; Dead dreams of days forsaken,
Blind buds that snows have shaken, Wild leaves that winds have taken, Red strays of
ruined springs. ... And love, grown faint and fretful With lips but half regretful Sighs, and
with eyes forgetful Weeps that no loves endure [last]." -Swinburne, "The
Garden of Proserpine"
What mood do the details in the poem convey?
 A. wastefulness and excess
B. Happiness
C. Sadness and despair
D. Distrust
5. The impressive eagle is a national symbol in the United States for patriotism and
freedom. Because the bald eagle was once hunted for sport, it is on the verge of
extinction. If you kill a bald eagle, you can go to jail. Unfortunately, the bald eagle still
maybe become extinct.

The author's purpose is to ____________.

A. entertain.
B. persuade.
C. inform.
D. create a mysterious mood.

6. The young girl sat on the steps waiting for what seemed to be an eternity for her father
to pick her up. She was thinking about the last time she saw him. It had been years.
Finally, it started getting dark outside and her mother called to her to come inside for
dinner. She bowed her head and slowly trudged inside as she came to the painful
acceptance that he was not coming. He had let her down like so many times before.

The mood of the passage is ____________.

A. Indifference
B. Despair
C. Surprise
D. Contentment

7. What is the tone of the passage in number 6?

A. Resignation
B. Peacefulness
C. Humorous
D. Angry

8. "My heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is a weathered shoot; My heart is like an
apple-tree Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruit; My heart is like a rainbow shell
That paddles in a halcyon [peaceful] sea; My heart is gladder than all these Because my
love is come to me." -Rossetti, "A Birthday"
How does the speaker feel about/toward the subject?

A.Sorrow
B. Happiness
C.Excitement
D. Nervousness

9. Lisa always looked forward to the fall because of the Harvest Festival. Of course, she
loved the rides, but she really enjoyed the shows. This year would be the best. Lisa had a
special opportunity to perform in the talent show.

The author's purpose is to ______________.

A. entertain.
B. persuade.
C. inform.
D. create a mysterious mood.

10. Tomatoes were once considered poisonous. Some brave people finally took a bite of a
tomato, and they survived. Now, we use tomatoes in our salads and sandwiches. Do you
ever use tomato sauce or ketchup? These products are made of tomatoes. If it weren't for
these brave individuals, you might not be able to enjoy ketchup with your french-fries.

The author's purpose is to

A. entertain.
B. persuade.
C. inform.
D. create a mysterious mood.