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AP English Literature and Composition Unit 4: Short Fiction II

October 10, 2020Cherel Coach

AP English Literature and Composition Unit 4: Short Fiction II

AP English Literature and Composition Unit 4: Short Fiction II

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Question 1 of 20

1. Question
The passage as a whole serves primarily to
- portray Babbitt’s philosophy of work and leisure
- portray controversial characters sympathetically
- introduce Babbitt and his social and physical setting
- condemn snobbery
- illustrate class differences
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Question 2 of 20

2. Question
In the second paragraph (lines 5-12), the narrator characterizes Babbitt as
- superstitious
- pessimistic
- meticulous
- matter-of-fact
- idealistic
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Question 3 of 20

3. Question
Why does Babbitt regret having greeted Doppelbrau “with more cordiality than he had intended” (lines 19-20)?
- He prefers not to show his emotions.
- He does not want to mislead his neighbor.
- He and Doppelbrau are competitors.
- He disapproves of his neighbor.
- He likes to be precise.
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Question 4 of 20

4. Question
The narrator suggests that Howard Littlefield’s presentations “before the board of aldermen or the state legislature” (line 51) are characterized by
- engaging, casual anecdotes
- subtle, malicious inconsistencies
- daring, idealistic proposals
- elaborate, slanted data
- earnest, irrefutable research
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Question 5 of 20

5. Question
In lines 66-67, the phrase in parentheses implies that Littlefield is actually
- forgiving
- curious
- self-important
- witty
- erratic
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Question 6 of 20

6. Question
The narrator suggests that Littlefield’s acquaintances, including Babbitt, are characterized by
- jealous suspicion of Littlefield’s accomplishments
- naïve trust in Littlefield’s expertise
- mild annoyance at Littlefield’s intellectual snobbery
- envious respect for Littlefield’s wealth
- perverse curiosity about Littlefield’s background
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Question 7 of 20

7. Question
Which of the following best characterizes Maud Martha?
- Romantic and imaginative
- Well traveled and self-aware
- Streetwise and ambitious
- Selfish and materialistic
- Opinionated and critical
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Question 8 of 20

8. Question
The overlap and repetition of particular phrases in lines 1-5 suggest that Maud Martha is
- confused
- spellbound
- surprised
- slow to react
- easy to fool
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Question 9 of 20

9. Question
It can be inferred that the train passengers “were always . . . New York-bound” (line 8) because
- so many trains went to New York
- so many people are attracted to New York
- so many people never get to New York
- Maud Martha imputes her desired destination to them
- Maud Martha wishes everyone could experience New York as she has
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Question 10 of 20

10. Question
Which of the following does Maud Martha actually experience?
- “She sat inside with them” (line 9)
- “She leaned back in the plush” (lines 9-10)
- “She sped past farms” (line 10)
- “She bought the New York papers downtown” (line 42)
- “she it was who rolled up . . . in the taxi” (line 48)
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Question 11 of 20

11. Question
The long interruption in the first sentence serves to
- rebuff criticism and attack skeptical critics
- generate amusement and draw in the reader
- broach a theory and qualify an assertion
- clarify a misstatement and propose a revision
- establish a formal tone and compliment the reader
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Question 12 of 20

12. Question
The function of lines 11-14 (“A great . . . by night”) is to
- emphasize the paucity of evidence for a position
- highlight the complexity of a particular line of reasoning
- defend the veracity of a claim on empirical grounds
- claim widespread support for a seemingly counterintuitive view
- limit the scope of a claim in anticipation of objections
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Question 13 of 20

13. Question
In lines 14-20, the narrator uses which approach in maintaining that “there are not . . . many people who would care to sleep in a church” (lines 8-9)?
- Drawing an analogy
- Citing a precedent
- Issuing a dare
- Discussing personal experience
- Offering factual evidence
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Question 14 of 20

14. Question
The use of “previously” in line 19 suggests the narrator’s belief that the opponent
- has never been in an actual country churchyard before
- will meet with him before visiting the churchyard
- has little to fear from being locked inside the church
- might lose his courage in the churchyard at night
- might very well encounter a real ghost
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Question 15 of 20

15. Question
The tone of lines 41-44 (“Ugh! . . . church!”) is best described as one of
- abject humiliation
- satiric humor
- wry aversion
- weary dismissal
- stern admonition
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Question 16 of 20

16. Question
The passage as a whole is most indebted to which literary tradition?
- The Gothic
- The pastoral
- Surrealism
- Naturalism
- Classicism
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Question 17 of 20

17. Question
From the line “I would prefer not to,” one can infer which of the following about Bartleby’s philosophical ideas?
- Bartleby believes in military revolution.
- Bartleby believes in passive resistance.
- Bartleby believes in complete conformity.
- Bartleby believes existence is futile.
- Bartleby believes it is impossible to enact change.
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Question 18 of 20

18. Question
In lines 18–19, the narrator says “Not a wrinkle of agitation rippled him,” which draws attention to Bartleby’s
- extreme exhaustion.
- supreme intelligence.
- insubordinate tendencies.
- agitated demeanor.
- complete composure.
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Question 19 of 20

19. Question
It can be inferred that the three people (Turkey, Nippers, and Ginger Nut) mentioned in line 30 were
- fascinated with Bartleby's curious personality.
- angered by Bartleby's refusal to do his work.
- as stubborn as Bartleby.
- more obedient than Bartleby.
- too easily distracted to do their jobs.
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Question 20 of 20

20. Question
By commenting in line 11 that he “sat awhile in perfect silence, rallying my stunned faculties,” the narrator emphasizes that
- nonconformity is completely foreign to him.
- silence can be just as expressive as speech.
- refusing to perform one's job is the deepest insult.
- anger can affect a person on a physical level.
- mundane tasks are unworthy of acknowledgment.
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