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1-Underline the pronoun that correctly completes the sentence.
1. Vince and (him, he) are playing bridge tonight.
2. Either Theo or (I, me) will be the punter for the football team.
3. I’m sure that the woman who painted the portrait was (her, she).
4. (We, Us) left the gate unlocked.
5. Neither Han-Ling nor (he, him) has taken a course in calligraphy.
6. The partners with the highest scores were (us, we).
7. The people who requested my address were (they, them).
8. Angelo knew that the people in the horse costume were (them, they).
9. You and (her, she) deserve a lot of credit.
10. (He, Him) and Marianne became finalists in the tennis tournament.
11. Would you like to play soccer with Estella and (me, I)?
12. These slides were taken by David and (she, her).
13. We can rely on Terrence and (he, him) for their help.
14. Would you like to walk with Erica and (me, I)?
15. There has been much cooperation between the school board and (we, us).
16. On the tennis court, competitors like Dave and (me, I) really challenge each
other.
17. The closing lines of the stage show will be spoken by you and (she, her).
18. We have been studying conversation and hope to practice with (them, they).
19. Most of the credit belongs to (them, they).
20. Please pick up the sheet music and hand it to (us, we).
21. Do you know his address or phone number?
22. This cardigan sweater is hers.
23. We ordered ours yesterday afternoon.
24. Mrs. Champion gave theirs a thorough review.
25. Your bicycle seat and mine are not the same height.
26. Both poets, (she, her) and Gwendolyn Brooks, were extremely talented.
27. The newspaper chose two all-stars, Eubie and (I, me).
28. They gave (we, us) seniors instructions about the graduation ceremony.
29. (We, Us) artists have to learn to be confident about our work.
30. Wasn’t it (we, us) Germans who introduced the pretzel to America?
31. I gave him more dessert than (she, her).
32. Mr. Moore paid her more money than (I, me).
33. No one else I know is as brave as (she, her).
34. They see him more often than (we, us).
35. I have written as many pages as (he, him).
36. No one else in my art class is as creative as (I, me).
37. The editors of our yearbook have written as much as (they, them).
38. Can you swim as fast as (he, him)?
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39. If you want to beat Aaron’s time, you need to run faster than (he, him).
40. My gym teacher told me that I had more agility than (she, her).
41. We were all more enthusiastic than (he, him).
42. Jeff is more interested in Fellini’s films than (she, her).
43. Judges in the short-story contest presented Esperanza with a larger trophy than (I,
me).
44. They sent Luisa as many flower arrangements as (I, me).
45. No one gave more time to volunteer work than (she, her).
46. Erica brought (we, us) a pot of geraniums.
47. The play was written by my sister and (she, her).
48. They invited Rafael and (he, him) to the conference.
49. The costumes fit Margo and (she, her) perfectly.
50. Silas bought tickets for you and (I, me).
51. My parents offered Shanta and (they, them) a ride to the game.
52. Show (we, us) photos of your trip to Puerto Rico.
53. To (she, her), the best song in the musical was the big production number.
54. Please save Gloria and (I, me) two seats in the balcony.
55. Will the manager employ Dan and (they, them) on a part-time basis?
56. Freddy has saved (we, us) a week’s worth of research in the library.
57. The center was assisted on the goal by my brother and (he, him).
58. Would they invite Donetta and (she, her) to dinner and a movie?
59. That dry cleaner’s work pleases Bonita and (she, her).
60. Nancy saved some of the salad and baked chicken for you and (I, me).
61. Referees asked the trainers and (they, them) for a stretcher.
62. Tell (we, us) the best place to find school uniforms these days.
63. For (she, her), each moment seemed an eternity as she waited on the snowy
sidewalk.
64. Mom bought Miriam and (I, me) new gloves for our birthdays.
65. Each of us asked Serge and (they, them) about helping to put up carnival booths.
2-: Fix the pronoun error in the following sentences.
1. When I looked up at the stars, I couldn't believe it was so many light-years away.
2. Although many people believe the tiger is fierce and ferocious, they are actually
quite peaceful.
3. Anyone who misses their parents can just go home.
4. The toxic level of water bottles isn't apparent to most people because they assume
its plastic content is harmless.
5. After searching the whole day for my brother's shoes, I told him I wasn't able to
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6. Birds must migrate south during the winter season because it manages to survive
only in warmer climates.
7. Until technological advances enable it to consume less fuel for thrust and power,
the possibility of space rockets to Mars will remain remote.
8. By the time it can be fixed up, cleaned, and upgraded, old cell phones will be
completely irrelevant com- pared to newer ones.
9. The food that they serve at the restaurant is absolutely delicious.
10. The secretary unplugged the keyboard from the computer and cleaned it.
11. Joey was required to go to a meeting but it never stated the location.
12. Before the state university could open up a new program in astrophysics, they
needed funding from alumni.
13. The government is so arrogant in their ability to solve problems that they have
silenced the voice of the people.
14. The show American Idol has as their premiere judge a man who can't sing
himself.
15. Elle told the teacher that she had made a mistake.
16. My iPhone fell onto the glass plate, but thankfully it didn't break.
17. Some spiders can inject itself with poison to enact revenge on their predators.
18. Anthony used to hang out all the time with Albert until he got the big promotion
at work.
19. When a person dies, their sense of hearing is the last to go whereas touch and
sight are the first.
20. The city of Boston, which weathered the American Revolution, regularly offers
tours that honor their local heroes.
21. One of the unique features of the red panda, an exotic creature that lives in the
eastern Himalayas, is their ringed tail, which is used as a blanket in the cold.
22. The health department should be able to handle the paperwork by themselves.
23. My mom cooked some traditional Russian dishes, but I hate eating that.
24. I took my old computer to the store and luckily they were able to fix it.

3-Choose the correct answer:-

True Crime Writer 1-A) NO CHANGE
B) It
Like most authors, Ann Rule didn't dive into the world of C) Those
writing right after college. Although she did major in D) Her college
2-A) NO CHANGE
creative writing, her real passion was in unraveling the B) its
mysteries of the criminal mind. 1 They didn't have majors C) these
D) her
related to forensics and crime, so she took many courses 3-A) NO CHANGE
related to science and psychology. B) them
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Ann began her adult life as a police officer for the Seattle D) that
4-A) NO CHANGE
Police Department, which was known across the country for B) this.
2 their high profile cases. Even though she liked 3 it more, C) that name.
D) them.
she also wrote regularly for the True Detective magazine and 5-A) NO CHANGE
volunteered at an abuse hot line. B) it isn't.
C) they aren't them.
When writing for the magazine, Ann used a fake name, D) they don't.
Andy Stark. She also published several books under 4 that. 6-A) NO CHANGE
B) its own
While many say that the writing style of her works is similar C) their own
to that of Edward Stratemeyer, creator of the Nancy Drew D) themselves
7-A) NO CHANGE
series, she maintains that 5 they aren't. Her stories' B) their makings.
characters, who are quite eccentric, by 6 itself are enough to C) those.
distinguish her work from others. D) them.
8-A) NO CHANGE
Ms. Rule's first book was titled The Stranger Be- side Me, B) it C) this
which, like many of her other books, was turned into a D) those
9-A) NO CHANGE
movie. Ann played a large part in 7 its making. In fact, she B) it was
wrote the script for the movie and distributed 8 them to C) they were
D) were
everyone involved. She also worked as a consultant and 10A) NO CHANGE
even helped choose the actors for the different roles. Ann B) these
C) her fans'
liked to choose actors that resembled the characters that 9 he D) its
or she was playing. 11-A) NO CHANGE
B) it has caused
Ann Rule loves her fan base. After the re- lease of each C) this has caused
book, she makes a special point of answering 10 their emails D) this is of the cause of
and attending as many book signings as possible even 12-A) NO CHANGE
B) the books
though 11 they have caused her serious problems with her C) it
wrist. Halfway through, she had to start using a rubber stamp D) those
13-A) NO CHANGE
instead of signing 12 them personally. Ann had to cancel B) their
appearances after the release of her latest book because of a C) them
D) its
broken hip, but any reader can still get 13 his or her favorite
book autographed by mailing it in.

GRAMMAR ANSWER KEY

1-Underline the pronoun that correctly completes the sentence.
1. Vince and (he) are playing bridge tonight.
2. Either Theo or (I) will be the punter for the football team.
3. I’m sure that the woman who painted the portrait was (she).
4. (We) left the gate unlocked.
5. Neither Han-Ling nor (he) has taken a course in calligraphy.
6. The partners with the highest scores were (we).
7. The people who requested my address were (they).

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8. Angelo knew that the people in the horse costume were (they).
9. You and (she) deserve a lot of credit.
10. (He) and Marianne became finalists in the tennis tournament.
11. Would you like to play soccer with Estella and (me)?
12. These slides were taken by David and (her).
13. We can rely on Terrence and (he) for their help.
14. Would you like to walk with Erica and (me)?
15. There has been much cooperation between the school board and (us).
16. On the tennis court, competitors like Dave and (I) really challenge each other.
17. The closing lines of the stage show will be spoken by you and (she).
18. We have been studying conversation and hope to practice with (them).
19. Most of the credit belongs to (them).
20. Please pick up the sheet music and hand it to (us).
21. Do you know his address or phone number?
22. This cardigan sweater is (hers).
23. We ordered (ours) yesterday afternoon.
24. Mrs. Champion gave (theirs) a thorough review.
25. Your bicycle seat and (mine) are not the same height.
26. Both poets, (she) and Gwendolyn Brooks, were extremely talented.
27. The newspaper chose two all-stars, Eubie and (me).
28. They gave (us) seniors instructions about the graduation ceremony.
29. (We) artists have to learn to be confident about our work.
30. Wasn’t it (we) Germans who introduced the pretzel to America?
31. I gave him more dessert than (she).
32. Mr. Moore paid her more money than (I).
33. No one else I know is as brave as (she).
34. They see him more often than (we).
35. I have written as many pages as (he).
36. No one else in my art class is as creative as (I).
37. The editors of our yearbook have written as much as (they).
38. Can you swim as fast as (he)?
39. If you want to beat Aaron’s time, you need to run faster than (he).
40. My gym teacher told me that I had more agility than (she).
41. We were all more enthusiastic than (he).
42. Jeff is more interested in Fellini’s films than (she).
43. Judges in the short-story contest presented Esperanza with a larger trophy than
(I).
44. They sent Luisa as many flower arrangements as (me).
45. No one gave more time to volunteer work than (she).
46. Erica brought (us) a pot of geraniums.
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47. The play was written by my sister and (her).
48. They invited Rafael and (him) to the conference.
49. The costumes fit Margo and (her) perfectly.
50. Silas bought tickets for you and (me).
51. My parents offered Shanta and (them) a ride to the game.
52. Show (us) photos of your trip to Puerto Rico.
53. To (her), the best song in the musical was the big production number.
54. Please save Gloria and (me) two seats in the balcony.
55. Will the manager employ Dan and (them) on a part-time basis?
56. Freddy has saved (us) a week’s worth of research in the library.
57. The center was assisted on the goal by my brother and (him).
58. Would they invite Donetta and (her) to dinner and a movie?
59. That dry cleaner’s work pleases Bonita and (her).
60. Nancy saved some of the salad and baked chicken for you and (me).
61. Referees asked the trainers and (them) for a stretcher.
62. Tell (us) the best place to find school uniforms these days.
63. For (her), each moment seemed an eternity as she waited on the snowy
sidewalk.
64. Mom bought Miriam and (me) new gloves for our birthdays.
65. Each of us asked Serge and (them) about helping to put up carnival booths.
2-: Fix the pronoun error in the following sentences.
1. When I looked up at the stars, I couldn't believe they were so many light-years
away.
2. Although many people believe the tiger is fierce and ferocious, it is actually quite
peaceful.
3. Anyone who misses his or her parents can just go home.
4. The toxic level of water bottles isn't apparent to most people because they assume
their plastic content is harmless.
5. After searching the whole day for my brother's shoes, I told him I wasn't able to
find them.
6. Birds must migrate south during the winter season because they manage to survive
only in warmer climates.
7. Until technological advances enable them to consume less fuel for thrust and
power, the possibility of space rockets to Mars will remain remote.
8. By the time they can be fixed up, cleaned, and upgraded, old cell phones will be
completely irrelevant compared to newer ones.
9. The food that the chefs serve at the restaurant is absolutely delicious.
10. The secretary unplugged the keyboard from the computer and cleaned the
computer.
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11. Joey was required to go to a meeting but the announcement never stated the
location.
12. Before the state university could open up a new program in astrophysics, it
needed funding from alumni.
13. The government is so arrogant in its ability to solve problems that it has silenced
the voice of the people.
14. The show American Idol has as its premiere judge a man who can't sing himself.
15. Elle told the teacher that the teacher had made a mistake.
16. My iPhone fell onto the glass plate, but thankfully the phone didn't break.
17. Some spiders can inject themselves with poison to enact revenge on their
predators.
18. Anthony used to hang out all the time with Albert until Albert got the big
promotion at work.
19. When a person dies, his or her sense of hearing is the last to go whereas touch
and sight are the first.
20. The city of Boston, which weathered the American Revolution, regularly offers
tours that honor its local heroes.
21. One of the unique features of the red panda, an exotic creature that lives in the
eastern Himalayas, is its ringed tail, which is used as a blanket in the cold.
22. The health department should be able to handle the paperwork by itself.
23. My mom cooked some traditional Russian dishes, but I hate eating them.
24. I took my old computer to the store and luckily the engineers were able to fix it.
3-Choose the correct answer:-
1.D They needs to be defined.
2. B (Seattle Police Department)
3. CIt needs to be defined.
4. C That should be defined. That what?
5. B (the writing style)
6.D (the characters)
7. A (a movie)
8. B (the script)
9. C (actors)
10. C Their has no reference in the passage so we must define it.
11. A (book signings)
12. B There is no clear reference for them, so we have to define it.
13. A (any reader)

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1-FROM-The Soul selects her own Society

The Soul selects her own Society –

Then – shuts the Door –
To her divine Majority –
Present no more –
Unmoved – she notes the Chariots – pausing –
At her low Gate –
Unmoved – an Emperor be kneeling
Upon her Mat –
I’ve known her – from an ample nation –
Choose One –
Then – close the Valves of her attention –
Like Stone –
1. In the first two lines, "The Soul selects her own Society – Then – shuts the
Door," what literary device is primarily employed?
a. Simile
b. Alliteration
c. Personification
d. Hyperbole

2. What is the significance of the phrase "divine Majority" in the context of the
poem?
a. It refers to a religious group the Soul belongs to.
b. It signifies the Soul's superior status in society.
c. It indicates the Soul's spiritual connection with others.
d. It highlights the exclusivity of the Soul's chosen circle.

3. How does the Soul react to the Chariots "pausing" at her low Gate?
a. She is pleased and welcomes them.
b. She is indifferent and unmoved.
c. She is surprised and intrigued.
d. She is angered and defensive.

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4. What does the action of an Emperor "kneeling Upon her Mat" suggest about
the Soul's influence?
a. The Soul commands respect and admiration.
b. The Soul is submissive to authority.
c. The Soul rejects hierarchical norms.
d. The Soul is indifferent to social status.

5. The repetition of the phrase "I've known her – from an ample nation" implies:
a. The Soul is well-traveled and experienced.
b. The Soul's familiarity with diverse individuals.
c. The Soul's connection to a specific culture.
d. The Soul's disdain for global perspectives.

6. What is the poet's purpose in using the phrase "close the Valves of her
attention – Like Stone"?
a. To convey the Soul's emotional resilience
b. To emphasize the impermanence of the Soul's choices
c. To highlight the difficulty of altering the Soul's decisions
d. To symbolize the Soul's openness to new experiences

7. What does the repeated action of "shutting the Door" suggest about the Soul?
a. The Soul is open to continuous change.
b. The Soul desires isolation and solitude.
c. The Soul is resistant to new connections.
d. The Soul is protective of her chosen society.

8. The phrase "Unmoved" is used throughout the poem to convey the Soul's:
a. Emotional detachment
b. Excitement and joy
c. Flexibility and adaptability
d. Vulnerability and sensitivity

9. How does the poem explore the theme of individuality?

a. By depicting the Soul's conformity to societal norms
b. By illustrating the Soul's dependence on others
c. By celebrating the Soul's unique choices and preferences
d. By portraying the Soul as a passive follower

10. What effect does the repetition of certain phrases, such as "Unmoved" and
"Then – shuts the Door," have on the poem?
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a. It creates a sense of rhythm and continuity.
b. It introduces confusion and ambiguity.
c. It emphasizes the Soul's unpredictability.
d. It signifies the passage of time.

11. What role does the word "Society" play in the poem?
a. It represents a specific group or community.
b. It symbolizes the Soul's internal thoughts.
c. It signifies a place of gathering for the Soul.
d. It refers to the Soul's rejection of social interactions.

12. The phrase "Then – shuts the Door" can be interpreted as a metaphor for:
a. Emotional openness
b. Isolation and exclusivity
c. Societal integration
d. Constant exploration

13. The poet's use of dashes in the poem serves to:

a. Create a sense of urgency
b. Indicate pauses and shifts in thought
c. Emphasize the importance of certain words
d. Convey a hurried and chaotic tone

14. What is the central conflict or tension in the poem?

a. The struggle for social acceptance
b. The clash between tradition and modernity
c. The balance between individuality and societal expectations
d. The quest for spiritual enlightenment

15. How does the poem explore the concept of attention as described in the line
"close the Valves of her attention – Like Stone"?
a. Attention is portrayed as a fluid and changeable element.
b. Attention is depicted as a rigid and unyielding force.
c. Attention is shown to be easily influenced by external factors.
d. Attention is celebrated as the key to personal growth.

16. What is the function of the phrase "Then – close the Valves of her attention"
in the poem's structure?
a. It serves as a conclusion to the Soul's actions.
b. It marks a transition in the poem's tone.
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c. It introduces a contrasting idea or theme.
d. It emphasizes the cyclical nature of the Soul's choices.

17. The word "Stone" in the context of the poem most likely symbolizes:
a. Flexibility and adaptability
b. Resilience and strength
c. Coldness and indifference
d. Fragility and vulnerability

18. What is the significance of the phrase "divine Majority" in relation to the
Soul's choices?
a. It suggests a religious undertone to the Soul's decisions.
b. It emphasizes the Soul's alignment with popular opinions.
c. It underscores the significance of spiritual guidance.
d. It symbolizes the sacred nature of individual decisions.

19. How does the poem use the image of the "low Gate" in the context of the
Soul's interactions?
a. It represents the Soul's willingness to welcome others.
b. It signifies a barrier that the Soul uses to filter experiences.
c. It symbolizes the hierarchical nature of the Soul's society.
d. It reflects the Soul's humility and approachability.

20. What is the overall mood or atmosphere conveyed by the poem?

a. Serene and contemplative
b. Energetic and dynamic
c. Gloomy and pessimistic
d. Whimsical and playful

21. What literary element is predominantly used in the poem "The Soul selects
her own Society"?
a. Symbolism
b. Alliteration
c. Irony
d. Metaphor

22. What does the speaker mean by "Then – shuts the Door –"?
a. The soul is closing itself off from the outside world.
b. The soul is inviting others in.
c. The door is a metaphor for opportunity.
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d. The soul is shutting out divine influences.

23. What is the significance of the phrase "To her divine Majority"?
a. The soul reaches a state of spiritual maturity.
b. The soul is exclusive in choosing its companions.
c. Majority refers to a group of like-minded individuals.
d. Divine Majority suggests a religious gathering.

24. What is the emotional tone created by the phrase "Unmoved – she notes the
Chariots – pausing –"?
a. Indifference
b. Excitement
c. Fear
d. Anticipation

25. What does the image of an emperor kneeling "Upon her Mat" suggest?
a. A powerful figure seeking the soul's approval
b. A humble submission to the soul's authority
c. A metaphor for prayer and devotion
d. A representation of social hierarchy

26. In the line "Then – close the Valves of her attention –," what does "Valves of
her attention" symbolize?
a. The soul's ability to focus on specific matters
b. Emotional barriers the soul erects
c. A mechanical metaphor for the soul's functioning
d. The closing of opportunities

27. The phrase "Like Stone" is a simile suggesting:

a. The soul's unyielding nature
b. The soul's vulnerability
c. The soul's fluidity
d. The soul's transparency

28. What literary device is employed in the line "I’ve known her – from an
ample nation –"?
a. Personification
b. Hyperbole
c. Simile
d. Allusion
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29. The primary theme conveyed in the poem is:

a. Individualism
b. Community
c. Love
d. Nature

30. The poem's structure, with its short lines and dashes, contributes to its:
a. Clarity
b. Ambiguity
c. Simplicity
d. Symbolism

31. What role does the door play in the poem's metaphorical landscape?
a. It represents the boundaries of the soul.
b. It symbolizes opportunity.
c. It is a physical barrier.
d. It suggests mystery and intrigue.

32. The use of the phrase "divine Majority" implies that the soul:
a. Chooses companions with spiritual qualities.
b. Is exclusive in selecting its society.
c. Prefers a majority of divine entities.
d. Rejects the majority of people.

33. The imagery of "Chariots pausing" can be seen as a metaphor for:

a. Life's interruptions
b. Temporal power
c. Spiritual reflection
d. Romantic encounters

34. The poem's title, "The Soul selects her own Society," reflects a theme of:
a. Isolation
b. Inclusivity
c. Social conformity
d. Rebellion

35. What is the effect of the repeated use of the word "Unmoved" in the poem?
a. It emphasizes the soul's emotional detachment.
b. It conveys the soul's resilience.
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c. It suggests a lack of response to external stimuli.
d. It highlights the soul's stoicism.

36. The comparison of the soul's attention to stone suggests:

a. Inflexibility
b. Fluidity
c. Transparency
d. Warmth

37. The line "Then – shuts the Door –" serves as a turning point in the poem,
indicating:
a. A shift in the soul's emotional state
b. The climax of the narrative
c. The beginning of a new chapter
d. The resolution of a conflict

38. The reference to an emperor kneeling suggests a theme of:

a. Power dynamics
b. Humility
c. Worship
d. Royalty

39. How does the poet create a sense of mystery in the poem?
a. Through the use of dashes and enigmatic language
b. By explicitly stating the soul's choices
c. Through a straightforward narrative structure
d. By using concrete and literal imagery

40. The poem's closing line, "Like Stone," contributes to the overall theme of:
a. Immutability
b. Transformation
c. Open-mindedness
d. Isolation

Identify the choice that best answers the question.

41.Which of the following words best describes the soul in “The Soul selects
her own Society –”? Choose two options.
a. sad
b. fickle
c. resolute
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d. particular
e. welcoming
42. In the following stanza from “The Soul selects her own Society –,” which
pair of words forms a slant rhyme?
Unmoved – she notes the Chariots – pausing –
At her low Gate –
Unmoved – an Emperor be kneeling
Upon her Mat –
a. pausing and Gate
b. pausing and Mat
c. Gate and kneeling
d. Gate and Mat
43.In these lines from “The Soul selects her own Society –,” which two words
are concrete nouns that help readers experience the Soul’s withdrawal?
I’ve known her – from an ample nation –
Choose One –
Then – close the Valves of her attention
Like Stone –
a. nation and One
b. nation and attention
c. Valves and Stone
d. attention and Stone

ANSWER KEY
1. c. Personification
2. b. It signifies the Soul's superior status in society.
3. b. She is indifferent and unmoved.
4. a. The Soul commands respect and admiration.
5. b. The Soul's familiarity with diverse individuals.
6. c. To highlight the difficulty of altering the Soul's decisions
7. d. The Soul is protective of her chosen society.
8. a. Emotional detachment
9. c. By celebrating the Soul's unique choices and preferences
10. a. It creates a sense of rhythm and continuity.
11. a. It represents a specific group or community.
12. b. Isolation and exclusivity
13. b. Indicate pauses and shifts in thought
14. c. The balance between individuality and societal expectations
15. b. Attention is depicted as a rigid and unyielding force.
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16. a. It serves as a conclusion to the Soul's actions.
17. c. Coldness and indifference
18. d. It symbolizes the sacred nature of individual decisions.
19. b. It signifies a barrier that the Soul uses to filter experiences.
20. a. Serene and contemplative
21. a. Symbolism - The poem uses various symbols to convey deeper meanings.
22. a. The soul is closing itself off from the outside world - The door symbolizes
the soul's decision to be selective in its associations.
23. a. The soul reaches a state of spiritual maturity - "Divine Majority" suggests a
spiritual or enlightened state.
24. a. Indifference - The tone is characterized by the soul's emotional detachment.
25. a. A powerful figure seeking the soul's approval - The emperor kneeling
implies a powerful figure acknowledging the soul's authority.
26. b. Emotional barriers the soul erects - "Valves of her attention" symbolizes
emotional barriers or limits the soul imposes.
27. a. The soul's unyielding nature - The simile suggests the soul's unchanging and
firm disposition.
28. a. Personification - The poet attributes human qualities to the concept of the
soul.
29. a. Individualism - The poem explores the theme of the soul's independent
choices.
30. b. Ambiguity - The structure contributes to the poem's ambiguous and open-
ended nature.
31. a. It represents the boundaries of the soul - The door serves as a metaphor for
the soul's boundaries.
32. a. Chooses companions with spiritual qualities - The "divine Majority" implies
a preference for spiritually aligned companions.
33. c. Spiritual reflection - The imagery suggests a pause for reflection on spiritual
matters.
34. a. Isolation - The title indicates the theme of the soul choosing its own
society.
35. a. It emphasizes the soul's emotional detachment - The repetition
underscores the soul's lack of emotional response.
36. a. Inflexibility - The comparison to stone suggests the soul's inflexible and
unyielding nature.
37. a. A shift in the soul's emotional state - The closing of the door marks a
significant change in the poem.
38. b. Humility - The emperor kneeling suggests a theme of humility in the face
of the soul's authority.
39. a. Through the use of dashes and enigmatic language - The poem's structure
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and language contribute to a sense of mystery.
40. a. Immutability - The closing line reinforces the theme of the soul's
unchanging nature, comparing it to stone.
41-C , D
42-D
43-C
2-FROM- They shut me up in Prose – Emily
Dickinson
1-What literary element is primarily used in the poem?
A) Irony
B) Metaphor
C) Simile
D) Personification

2-What is the theme of the poem?

A) Freedom
B) Confinement
C) Childhood
D) Nature

3-What is the main idea of the first stanza?

A) The speaker's love for prose
B) The speaker's childhood memories
C) The speaker's confinement in prose
D) The speaker's admiration for birds.

4-What is the tone of the poem?

A) Joyful
B) Melancholic
C) Playful
D) Indifferent

5-Which literary element is evident in the line "And seen my Brain – go round –
"?
A) Symbolism
B) Hyperbole
C) Alliteration
D) Imagery
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6-What does the speaker compare being shut up in prose to in the second stanza?

A) A caged bird
B) A laughing star
C) A mischievous child
D) A captive in a pound

7-What does the phrase "For Treason" suggest in the context of the poem?

A) The speaker committed a crime

B) The speaker's rebellious thoughts
C) The speaker's innocence
D) The speaker's loyalty
.
8-What is the mood created by the phrase "And laugh – No more have I –"?

A) Joyful
B) Despondent
C) Humorous
D) Defiant

9-What does the speaker imply about the nature of captivity in the line "And
easy as a Star / Look down upon Captivity –"?

A) Captivity is a trivial matter

B) Captivity is easily overcome
C) Captivity is like a star's gaze
D) Captivity is a permanent state

10-What is the implied contrast between the speaker and the captor in the poem?

A) The captor is wise, and the speaker is foolish

B) The captor is indifferent, and the speaker is emotional
C) The captor is joyful, and the speaker is despondent
D) The captor is confined, and the speaker is free

11-What literary device is used in the line "And easy as a Star"?

A) Simile
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B) Metaphor
C) Alliteration
D) Hyperbole
12-What is the role of the society according to the poets' vision?
A) Society encourages individual expression
B) Society has no impact on individual expression
C) Society restricts and confines individual expression
D) Society promotes freedom of thought

13-What does the poem convey about the speaker's view of her own mind?

A) The mind is a source of joy

B) The mind is a burden
C) The mind is rebellious
D) The mind is easily controlled

14-How does the poem use the image of a closet to convey a sense of
confinement?

A) The closet is a symbol of joy

B) The closet represents freedom
C) The closet is a metaphor for societal expectations
D) The closet symbolizes the speaker's imagination

15-What does the phrase "And laugh – No more have I –" suggest about the
speaker's emotional state?

A) The speaker is joyful

B) The speaker is indifferent
C) The speaker has lost the ability to laugh
D) The speaker is rebellious

16-What role does the star play in the poem's thematic development?

A) The star symbolizes hope

B) The star represents confinement
C) The star signifies societal expectations
D) The star embodies indifference

17-How does the poem's structure contribute to its meaning?

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A) The rhyme scheme emphasizes freedom

B) The lack of rhyme symbolizes confinement
C) The repetition of words conveys joy
D) The use of alliteration represents rebellion

18-What does the poem suggest about the impact of societal norms on
individuality?

A) Society enhances individuality

B) Society has no impact on individuality
C) Society restricts and stifles individuality
D) Society promotes creativity

19-What is the significance of the word "Still" in the line "Because they liked
me 'still'"?

A) It implies the speaker is silent

B) It suggests the speaker is constantly moving
C) It signifies the speaker's lack of emotions
D) It symbolizes the speaker's rebellious nature

20-How does the repetition of the word "Still" contribute to the overall theme of
the poem?
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21-Examine the significance of the metaphor "They shut me up in Prose." What

might the choice of "Prose" suggest about the speaker's confinement?
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22-Analyze the impact of the line "And seen my Brain – go round." How does it
contribute to the theme of societal oppression and the suppression of individual
thought?
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23-Discuss the potential symbolism behind the act of putting the speaker in the
Closet. What might the Closet represent in the context of societal expectations?
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ANSWER KEY
1-D) Personification
Explanation: The poem personifies the speaker's thoughts and emotions.

2-B) Confinement
Explanation: The poem explores the theme of being confined or restricted.

3-C) The speaker's confinement in prose

Explanation: The first stanza describes the speaker being confined in prose like a
little girl in a closet.

4-B) Melancholic
Explanation: The tone is melancholic, reflecting the speaker's sense of
confinement.
5-D) Imagery
Explanation: The line creates a vivid image of the speaker's mind in turmoil.
6-D) A captive in a pound
Explanation: The speaker likens their confinement in prose to imprisoning a bird
for treason.
7-B) The speaker's rebellious thoughts
Explanation: "For Treason" suggests that the confinement is due to the rebellious
or unconventional nature of the speaker's thoughts.
8-B) Despondent
Explanation: The mood is despondent as the speaker reflects on the lack of
freedom to laugh.
9-C) Captivity is like a star's gaze
Explanation: The speaker suggests that captivity can be observed from a distant
and detached perspective, much like a star looking down.
10-B) The captor is indifferent, and the speaker is emotional
Explanation: The captor, represented by the star, is indifferent and can easily
look down upon the speaker's captivity without understanding the emotional
turmoil.
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11-A) Simile
Explanation: The line makes a comparison using "as," indicating a simile.
12-C) Society restricts and confines individual expression
Explanation: The poem suggests that societal norms and expectations confine
the speaker's expression.
13-C) The mind is rebellious
Explanation: The speaker implies that her mind is rebellious and goes against
societal norms.
14-C) The closet is a metaphor for societal expectations
Explanation: The closet represents the societal expectation to be "still" and
conform, confining the speaker.
15-C) The speaker has lost the ability to laugh
Explanation: The phrase suggests a sense of loss and the absence of joy.
16-D) The star embodies indifference
Explanation: The star represents an indifferent observer, detached from the
speaker's emotional state.
17-B) The lack of rhyme symbolizes confinement
Explanation: The lack of a regular rhyme scheme contributes to a sense of
irregularity and reflects the theme of confinement.
18-C) Society restricts and stifles individuality
Explanation: The poem suggests that societal norms limit individual expression
and creativity.
19- A) It implies the speaker is silent
Explanation: The word "still" suggests the expectation for the speaker to be
silent, reinforcing the theme of confinement and societal expectations

20- The repetition of "Still" emphasizes the societal expectation for the speaker
to be quiet and restrained. It underscores the oppressive nature of conformity,
urging readers to critically analyze the impact of such expectations on individual
expression

21- The metaphor suggests that the speaker's expression is confined within
ordinary language and lacks the freedom associated with more imaginative
forms of communication. It prompts critical thinking about the limitations
imposed on individual creativity.
22- The line conveys the speaker's active and vibrant thoughts, contrasting with
societal expectations for silence. It prompts critical reflection on the suppression
of individual thought and the consequences of conforming to societal norms.

23- The Closet can symbolize a space of confinement and suppression,

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representing societal expectations that restrict the speaker's individuality. This
prompts critical analysis of the symbolism and its implications

3-FROM- Self reliance

1-Read the following passages and answer the questions:-

A) There is a time in every man’s education when he arrives at the

conviction that envy is ignorance; that imitation is suicide; that he must take
himself for better, for worse, as his portion; that though the wide universe is full
of good, no kernel of nourishing corn can come to him but through his toil
bestowed on that plot of ground which is given to him to till. The power which
resides in him is new in nature, and none but he knows what that is which he can
do, nor does he know until he has tried. Not for nothing one face, one character,
one fact makes much impression on him, and another none. This sculpture in the
memory is not without preestablished harmony. The eye was placed where one
ray should fall, that it might testify of that particular ray. We but half express
ourselves, and are ashamed of that divine idea which each of us represents. It
may be safely trusted as proportionate and of good issues, so it be faithfully
imparted, but God will not have his work made manifest by cowards. A man is
relieved and gay when he has put his heart into his work and done his best; but
what he has said or done otherwise, shall give him no peace. It is a deliverance
which does not deliver. In the attempt his genius deserts him; no muse befriends;
no invention, no hope.

1-According to the passage, what is the main idea regarding envy?

a. Envy is a source of knowledge.
b. Envy is a form of ignorance.
c. Envy leads to success.
d. Envy is essential for personal growth.

2-What does the author suggest about imitation?

a. Imitation is the key to success.
b. Imitation leads to innovation.
c. Imitation is a form of suicide.
d. Imitation is necessary for personal development

3-What does the passage emphasize about an individual's self-perception?

a. Individuals should always imitate others for self-improvement.
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b. Individuals must accept themselves for better or worse.
c. Self-perception is irrelevant to personal growth.
d. Self-perception depends on external factors.

4-According to the passage, how does the author view the universe?
a. The universe is devoid of goodness.
b. The universe is filled with opportunities for personal growth.
c. Goodness in the universe is easily accessible.
d. The universe is indifferent to human endeavors.

5-What is the author's perspective on the power within an individual?

a. The power within is easily recognizable.
b. The power within is known only through trial and effort.
c. The power within is a preestablished harmony.
d. The power within is determined by external factors

6-How does the author describe the impact of a face, character, or fact on an
individual?
a. It has no lasting impact.
b. It creates a preestablished harmony.
c. It influences memory like a sculpture.
d. It is irrelevant to personal development.

7-What does the passage suggest about expressing oneself and divine ideas?
a. Expressing oneself fully is unnecessary.
b. Divine ideas should be kept hidden.
c. Individuals often fully express their divine ideas.
d. Individuals are often ashamed to fully express their divine ideas

8-According to the author, what is the consequence of not putting one's heart
into their work?
a. The work becomes more meaningful.
b. Peace is achieved despite the lack of effort.
c. Genius deserts the individual.
d. Cowards will manifest divine ideas.

9-How does the author view the relationship between work and personal well-
being?
a. Work has no impact on personal well-being.
b. Personal well-being depends on external factors.
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c. Putting one's heart into work leads to relief and happiness.
d. Personal well-being is solely determined by external validation
10-What does the passage suggest about revealing one's work?
a. It is unnecessary to share one's work with others.
b. God approves of any manifestation of work.
c. Cowards should avoid revealing their work.
d. Faithful impartation of work leads to positive outcomes

B) Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string. Accept the place the
divine providence has found for you; the society of your contemporaries, the
connection of events. Great men have always done so and confided themselves
childlike to the genius of their age, betraying their perception that the absolutely
trustworthy was stirring at their heart, working through their hands,
predominating in all their being. And we are now men, and must accept in the
highest mind the same transcendent destiny; and not minors and invalids in a
protected corner, but guides, redeemers, and benefactors. Obeying the Almighty
effort and advancing on chaos and the Dark. . . .

11-What is the main idea of the paragraph?

a. The importance of following societal norms and expectations.
b. The necessity of trusting oneself and accepting one's place in the world.
c. The need for individuals to remain passive and rely on divine providence.
d. The role of great men in shaping the destiny of society.

12-According to the paragraph, what is the attitude towards the genius of one's
age?
a. It should be ignored for personal success.
b. It is an obstacle to individual progress.
c. It should be embraced and trusted.
d. It is unpredictable and unreliable.

13-How does the paragraph characterize the role of individuals in society?

a. As minors and invalids in a protected corner.
b. As passive followers of divine providence.
c. As guides, redeemers, and benefactors.
d. As rebellious and non-conformist

14-What does the paragraph suggest about the destiny of individuals?

a. It is predetermined and unchangeable.
b. It should be avoided for a protected life.
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c. It is transcendent and should be accepted with the highest mind.
d. It is chaotic and unpredictable

C) Society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of every one of its

members. Society is a joint-stock company1 in which the members agree for the
better securing of his bread to each shareholder, to surrender the liberty and
culture of the eater. The virtue in most request is conformity. Self-reliance is its
aversion. It loves not realities and creators, but names and customs.

15-What is the main idea of the paragraph?

a. Society promotes individualism and self-reliance
b. Society conspires against the independence and individuality of its members
c. Joint-stock companies are detrimental to personal freedom
d. Virtue is based on conformity and adherence to customs

16-According to the paragraph, what does society prioritize?

a. Liberty and culture
b. Names and customs
c. Realities and creators
d. Bread and shareholder agreements

17-How does society view self-reliance, according to the paragraph?

a. Society encourages and values self-reliance
b. Self-reliance is considered a virtue
c. Society is indifferent to self-reliance
d. Society has an aversion (hate) to self-reliance

18-According to the paragraph, what is the virtue most sought after (desired) in
society?
a. Liberty
b. Conformity (harmony)
c. Culture
d. Self-reliance

D) Whoso would be a man must be a nonconformist (freethinker). He who

would gather immortal palms must not be hindered by the name of goodness, but
must explore if it be goodness. Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your
own mind. Absolve you to yourself, and you shall have the suffrage of the
world. . . .

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19-What is the main idea of the paragraph?
a. Conforming to societal expectations
b. Nonconformity and individualism
c. Pursuing goodness at any cost
d. Seeking approval from the world

20-According to the paragraph, what does one need to do to be a man?

a. Conform to societal norms
b. Embrace (include) nonconformity
c. Follow the name of goodness
d. Seek approval from others

21-What is emphasized as the ultimate sacred aspect?

a. Following societal rules
b. Exploring the concept of goodness
c. Upholding (support) the integrity of one's own mind
d. Gaining the suffrage of the world

22-What does the paragraph suggest about the pursuit of (seek) "immortal
palms"?
a. It requires adherence to societal norms
b. It involves exploring the concept of goodness
c. It demands nonconformity and exploration
d. It depends on the approval of others

23-According to the paragraph, what must one be absolved to in order to gain

the suffrage of the world?
a. Societal expectations
b. The name of goodness
c. One's own integrity and mind
d. Immortal palms and worldly achievements

24-What is the primary theme of the essay?

a) The virtues of conformity in society.
b) The importance of seeking external validation.
c) The challenges of self-reliance and nonconformity.
d) The significance of adhering to societal expectations.

25-What is the central idea conveyed in the essay?

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a) Embracing conformity for societal harmony.
b) The necessity of seeking constant approval.
c) The value of trusting oneself and resisting conformity.
d) The importance of adhering to established norms.

26-How would you describe the overall mood of the essay?

a) Uplifting and celebratory.
b) Melancholic and somber.
c) Reflective and contemplative.
d) Satirical and mocking.

27-What is the predominant tone used by the author?

a) Authoritative and instructive.
b) Humorous and light-hearted.
c) Critical and disapproving.
d) Indifferent and detached.

28. The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A In the selection from “Self-Reliance,” what view of human

potential does the author hold?
A-Only in the author’s time has human potential been appreciated.
B-Most people fail to appreciate or live up to their potential.
C-Formal education tends to limit human potential.
D-Exploring your potential is a scientific act.

Part B Which of the following quotations from “Self-Reliance” best

supports the answer to Part A?
A-The power which resides in him is new in nature, and none but he knows what
that is which he can do.…
B-Not for nothing one face, one character, one fact makes much impression on
him, and another none.
C-Great men have always done so and confided themselves childlike to the
genius of their age.…
D-Society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of every one of its
members.

29. The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
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Part A In the selection from “Self-Reliance,” in what way does Emerson turn a
widely shared experience into something larger?
A-He connects the experience of speaking one’s truth despite the reactions of
society with the exceptional lives of great individuals from history.
B-He compares humans’ interactions with one another to the interactions
between objects from the natural world, such as plants and animals.
C-He connects the experience of conforming to society with historical examples
of the negative effects of blindly following society.
D-He compares humans’ tendency to hide their individual potential to the act of
investing money in financial institutions.

Part B Which quotation from “Self-Reliance” best supports the answer to Part
A?
A-The power which resides in him is new in nature, and none but he knows what
that is which he can do, nor does he know until he has tried.
B-Great men have always done so and confided themselves childlike to the
genius of their age.…
C-Society is a joint-stock company in which the members agree for the better
securing of his bread to each shareholder, to surrender the liberty and culture of
the eater.
D-Pythagoras was misunderstood, and Socrates, and Jesus, and Luther, and
Copernicus, and Galileo, and Newton, and every pure and wise spirit that ever
took flesh

30. What literary element is prominent in the following passage: "There is a

time in every man’s education when he arrives at the conviction that envy is
ignorance; that imitation is suicide..."?
a. Symbolism
b. Foreshadowing
c. Alliteration
d. Metaphor
31. In the passage, the author suggests that the power within an individual
is "new in nature." This is an example of:
a. Simile
b. Personification
c. Allusion
d. Hyperbole
32. What literary term is exemplified by the statement: "The eye was placed
where one ray should fall, that it might testify of that particular ray."?
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a. Irony
b. Imagery
c. Symbolism
d. Allegory
33. Which literary device is employed in the phrase: "God will not have his
work made manifest by cowards."?
a. Paradox
b. Allusion
c. Repetition
d. Irony
34-What literary element is most prominently featured in the passage?
a) Symbolism
b) Foreshadowing
c) Alliteration
d) Personification

35-In the passage, what does the phrase "Trust thyself: every heart vibrates
to that iron string" primarily convey?
a) Metaphor
b) Irony
c) Hyperbole
d) Simile

36-Which literary device is employed in the line "Obeying the Almighty

effort and advancing on chaos and the Dark"?
a) Hyperbole
b) Allusion
c) Personification
d) Oxymoron

37-What literary element is emphasized in the passage with the statement,

"Society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of every one of
its members"?
a. Symbolism
b. Irony
c. Metaphor
d. Alliteration

38-Which literary element is evident in the line "The virtue in most request
is conformity. Self-reliance is its aversion"?
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a. Allusion
b. Paradox
c. Simile
d. Foreshadowing

39-What literary element is evident in the phrase "A foolish consistency is

the hobgoblin of little minds"?
a. Metaphor
b. Alliteration
c. Simile
d. Irony

40-What literary device is employed when the author mentions "his shadow
on the wall" in relation to consistency?
a. Symbolism
b. Allusion
c. Personification
d. Hyperbole

41-Which literary element is present in the statement, "To be great is to be

misunderstood"?
a. Oxymoron
b. Allusion
c. Paradox
d. Foreshadowing

2-Answer the following questions:-

42-What is the central theme of the passage?
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43-How does the author view society's influence on individuals?
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44-What does the author mean by "envy is ignorance" and "imitation is
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45-In what way does the author encourage nonconformity?
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46-How does the author characterize greatness, and why does he assert
that "to be great is to be misunderstood"?
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47-What role does self-reliance play in the author's perspective on
individual success?
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48-Explain the significance of the phrase "A foolish consistency is the
hobgoblin of little minds."
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49-How does the author use historical figures like Pythagoras, Socrates,
and Jesus to support his argument?
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50-What does the author mean by "Society is a joint-stock company" and
"The virtue in most request is conformity"?
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51-How does the author view the relationship between individuals and
society in terms of liberty and culture?
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52-In what way does the author challenge the idea of "foolish consistency"
and encourage individuals to express their evolving thoughts?
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53-How does the author's perspective on misunderstanding relate to the
pursuit of greatness?
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ANSWER KEY
1. b. Envy is a form of ignorance.
2. c. Imitation is a form of suicide.
3. b. Individuals must accept themselves for better or worse.
4. b. The universe is filled with opportunities for personal growth.
5. b. The power within is known only through trial and effort.
6. c. It influences memory like a sculpture.
7. d. Individuals are often ashamed to fully express their divine ideas
8. c. Genius deserts the individual.
9. c. Putting one's heart into work leads to relief and happiness.
10. d. Faithful impartation of work leads to positive outcomes.
11. B
12. C
13. C
14. C
15. B
16. B
17. D
18. B
19. B
20. B
21. C
22. C
23. C
24. C /The essay consistently discusses the difficulties associated with
nonconformity, the courage required to trust oneself, and the challenges
of embracing individualism in the face of societal expectations

25. C /Throughout the essay, the author emphasizes the importance of

self-trust and the resistance against societal conformity as key elements
for personal growth and fulfillment
26. C /The correct answer is c) Reflective and contemplative. The essay
prompts readers to reflect on their own lives, choices, and the societal
expectations they face. It encourages contemplation and introspection.
27. A /The author provides guidance and instruction, urging the reader to
trust oneself and embrace nonconformity with a sense of authority and
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conviction. The tone is instructive, aiming to persuade the reader of the
essay's central ideas.
28. A and B
29. A and D
30. A
31. B
32. C
33. A
34. A
35. A
36. C
37. A
38. B
39. A
40. C
41. C
42- The central theme of the passage is self-reliance and individualism.
43- The author views society as conspiring against individuality, emphasizing
conformity and surrendering personal liberty for the sake of collective security.
44-The author suggests that harboring envy is a form of ignorance because it
blinds individuals to their own potential. "Imitation is suicide" implies that
blindly following others, rather than being true to oneself, is a self-destructive
act.
45-The author encourages nonconformity by promoting self-reliance, urging
individuals to trust themselves, explore their own ideas, and resist societal
pressures.
46-The author characterizes greatness as being true to oneself and pursuing
individual ideas, even if they go against societal norms. He asserts that great
individuals are often misunderstood because they challenge established beliefs
and norms.
47-Self-reliance is crucial in the author's perspective on individual success. He
argues that individuals must trust themselves, express their unique ideas, and
not conform to societal expectations to achieve true greatness.
48-The phrase suggests that blindly adhering to consistency, especially when it
goes against one's evolving thoughts, is a mark of narrow-mindedness. The
author encourages the embrace of change and growth in one's ideas.
49-The author cites historical figures to illustrate that many great minds were
misunderstood in their time. This supports his argument that true greatness
often involves challenging existing norms and being ahead of one's time.
50- The author likens society to a joint-stock company, suggesting that
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English Department
Grade 11
individuals trade personal liberty for collective security. The virtue most valued
in society is conformity, which goes against the author's emphasis on
individualism.
51- The author views society as demanding the surrender of individual liberty
and culture in exchange for collective security. He sees this compromise as
detrimental to the development of true individuality.
52- The author challenges the idea of "foolish consistency" by asserting that a
great soul has nothing to do with it. He encourages individuals to speak their
current thoughts boldly, even if those thoughts contradict what they said in the
past.
53- The author suggests that being misunderstood is not necessarily negative
but rather a common experience for those pursuing greatness. To challenge
norms and be truly great, one may face misunderstanding and criticism.

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