ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 9 – QUIZ #1 (Third Quarter)

NAME: _____________________________________________________ DATE: __________ SCORE: ____________

I. A. Match the vocabulary with its correct definition. Write the letter of the answer.
______ 1. Unmoved by persuasion or entreaty A. abomination
______ 2. A decrease, lessening, diminishing B. decrepit
______ 3. Exhibiting casual unconcern or lack of interest C. deprecate
______ 4. Not properly attentive, accidental D. derelict
______ 5. Lacking power or inclination to move or act E. diminution
______ 6. To express strong disapproval of F. disconsolate
______ 7. Deserted or abandoned property G. inadvertent
______ 8. Worn out by old age or hard use H. inert
______ 9. Inconsolable, hopelessly sad, gloomy I. inexorable
______ 10. Something regarded with disgust or hatred J. nonchalant

B. Complete each sentence with the correct word found in Test A.

1. Although he was disappointed at not winning a medal, he was not __________________ because the experience
had been so amazing.
2. Because James hit a police officer while driving drunk, he knows it is an __________________ fact he will serve
jail time.
3. Though she tried to like Halloween, Heather saw it as an __________________ and despised all October 31st
festivities.
4. Even though my children enjoy going to the playground, they rarely go because of my concern about the
__________________ equipment.
5. Coach Jones is a good coach because he does not __________________ his players even when they make
mistakes.
6. Because many businesses closed during the economic crisis, the city is now filled with __________________
shops and empty factories.
7. When the jobless rate decreases, there is usually a __________________ in crime as well.
8. Because the principal neglected to turn off the microphone on the PA system, there was an __________________
transmission of some very inappropriate language throughout the school.
9. Although the young doctor was upset about his patient dying, he tried to remain __________________ in front of
the medical team.
10. Because of years of abuse, Cathy is emotionally __________________ and unable to establish real relationships.

II. Biases and Prejudices. A. Circle the letter of the best answer.
1. Which of the following is an example of bias? D. Only intelligent students are exempted from the
A. All victims of typhoon Ulysses were given assistance requirements. We who have low grades need to study all
and food because the government values its people. the topics and accomplish the five projects in just one
B. Handicapped persons are considered impotent. They week.
are incapacitated to accomplish the things assigned to
them, especially in physical activity. 2. People may become bias because________________.
C. It is believed that Ana won the contest because of her A. they are influenced by the environment
close attachment to the judges. B. they tend to avoid being judged
C. they have a similar thought 9. Which of the following is the characteristic of bias?
D. they are tolerant and generous a. It is a process of pre-judging a person without looking
into the evidence.
3. One of the similarities between bias and prejudice is: b. It is usually negative; having no one is advantaged.
A. negative thought C. negative treatment c. It is flexible depending on one's thinking and instinctive
B. negative action D. positive communication feeling.
d. It is a fixed type of emotion towards a person.
4. Which of the following is an example of prejudice?
A. Only his nearest neighbor shared a substantial volume 10. People may become bias because______________.
of food. a. they want to give equal treatment.
B. A person with a mental condition should be prohibited b. they are influenced by the environment.
from schooling. They may not have the learning potential. c. they have a similar feeling.
C. I found out that the goods here are cheaper than the d. people, by nature, are self-centered.
other stores, so I chose to buy here without hesitation.
D. Of all the women living in that area, only the beautiful 11. One of the similarities between bias and prejudice is:
ones were given free access to the new salon. a. negative thought
b. negative action
5. Which of the following is the least common type of c. negative treatment
prejudice? d. positive communication
A. Religion C. Nationality
B. Mental condition D. Marketing 12. "I have a dream that my four little children will one day
live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of
6. Which of the following is considered bias? their skin but by the content of their character." This
A. The speaker/writer is relying on incomplete material. popular line from Martin Luther King Jr. speech in 1963 is
B. The speaker/writer attempts to confuse the about_____________________.
listener/reader. a. prejudice in racism
C. The speaker/writer is to persuade the listener/reader on b. bias in nationalism
selective agenda. c. discrimination in racism
D. The speaker's/listener's thinking is not influenced by his d. freedom and Empowerment
experience.
13. Which of the following is the least common type of
7. Using “He” as a generic pronoun to represent all prejudice?
members of group regardless of gender is a. Racism c. Classism
considered______________. b. Sexism d. Linguistic
A. race bias C. class bias
B. gender bias D. sex bias 14. Which of the following is not considered media bias?
a. Advertising consists of choosing media reports
8. When an author causes thoughts or emotions to cloud depending on what marketers might want.
his/her objectivity with respect to everything that he/she b. The mainstream consists of saying the same thing as all
suggests about his/her objectivity, his/her act is others report – and preventing offensive stories - to keep
considered: people and audiences from turning away.
A. bias C. discrimination c. Gender selection consists of a preference for men.
B. prejudice D. stereotyping d. In favor of daily events, a media source decides to cover
unusual events.
15. This type of bias occurs when you are too reliant on the c. Maintain balance in social interaction and
initial information's details, resulting in biased decision communication.
making. d. Gain more trust and confidence from the viewers
a. Anchoring c. Religion
b. Conformity d. Media 18. Only American and African people are selected to join
the world competition; Asians were
16. Using “He” as a generic pronoun for subject in all forms rejected. This statement is an example
of writing and speech is considered ______________. of___________________.
a. race bias c. class bias a. bias in racism c. bias in classism
b. gender bias d. social bias b. prejudice in racism d. prejudice in classism

17. Which of the following is not considered an action that

resolves bias?
a. Reflect on the possible outcome in every decision made.
b. Always consider equality in all aspects, especially
human selection.

B. Identify whether the statement for each item shows bias or prejudice.
_____________ 1. A mentally disabled person should not be allowed to go to school. They do not possess the capacity to
learn.
_____________ 2. A big amount of food was shared with his closest neighbor only.
_____________ 3. He's considered dumb because his grades in all subjects are poor.
_____________ 4. The newly opened hotel in our town accommodates only rich people.
_____________ 5. Being a new member of the group, his opinion was rejected during the meeting as the senior officers
underrated this.
_____________ 6. The Filipinos were not lucky enough to be selected in the contest because they were considered
incompetent to match other countries' strengths.
_____________ 7. On her birthday, she announces to his classmates that only close friends are invited.
_____________ 8. All Asians are considered inferior in the knowledge of the international language.

III. Grapes of Wrath. Explain each question in 2-3 sentences only.

1. How does the dialogue in The Grapes of Wrath work to illustrate the setting of the novel?

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2. Describe the relationship between the people and their land in The Grapes of Wrath.

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3. How do the Joads handle the difficulties of the journey to California? Exactly what obstacles must the family face?

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4. What is the meaning of the title, The Grapes of Wrath? Where does it appear in the novel?

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