ENG 1002

K. Jagasia

Spring 2008

Student Suggestions for Final Exam Part I

Josefina Castaneda

Professor Jagasia

Englsih 1002 10

25 April 2008

1. The thesis statement includes what three parts?

Topic, opinion, purpose/pattern/mode

2. What is the purpose of the introductory paragraph?

To create a connection with the reader and to state the thesis statement

3. Who is the director of the movie "The Namesake"?

Mira Nair

4. Is India I first world country or a third world country?

Third world country

5. List the six main religions practiced in India

Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Jainism, and Sikhism

6. In the movie "The Namesake", where was the setting located?

Calcutta, India and New York, New York

7. True or False: In an MLA format essay, one could use first state pronouns.

False

8. True or False: The Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

True

9. What is a thesis statement?

A sentence that expresses the main idea of the essay

10. What is the purpose of writing the title of an essay?

It expresses the main point of the esssay

 

Exam Suggestions: Stacey Kinzer and Courtney Johnson

1. What are the three parts of a topic sentence?

a. The topic, the opinion, and the purpose.

b. A description, definition, and the topic.

c. A claim, a thesis statement, and a conclusion.

d. An analysis, example, and conclusion.

2. All of these are part of a conclusion paragraph except:

a. Quotation

b. An apology

c. Call to action

d. Question

3. What inch margins do essays in MLA format have to have?

a. 2 inches

b. 1.5 inches

c. 1 inch

d. 2.5 inches

4. What is an example of a correct header in MLA format?

a. Jagasia 4

b. Koshu Jagasia 4

c. Jagasia Pg. 4

d. 4/22/2008 Jagasia 4

5. What is the capital of India?

a. Bombay

b. Nepal

c. Calcutta

d. New Delhi

6. What is the definition of social interdependence?

a. the idea of depending on each other

b. being considered an outcast

c. the state of being modest

d. the idea of being socially popular

7. What India city is the Taj Mahal located?

a. New Delhi

b. Agra

c. Calcutta

d. Bombay

 

 

8. What was the name of Gogol’s American girlfriend in the movie The Namesake?

a. Moushimi

b. Molly

c. Maxine

d. Miranda

9. What university did Gogol attend in the movie The Namesake?

a. Harvard

b. Stanford

c. Princeton

d. Yale

10. How did the story end in "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant?"

a. The narrator and the girl became boyfriend/girlfriend.

b. The narrator caught the bass and left the girl.

c. The girl left with another boy at the fair.

d. The narrator and girl die in a tragic boating accident.

11. Which is the correct parenthetical citation?

a. (Jagasia 12).

b. .(Jagasia 12)

c. (Jagasia Pg. 12).

d. ("Jagasia" Pg. 12).

12. Which gender is generally preferred in a newborn baby in India?

a. Male

b. Female

13. Who was a major political and spiritual leader in India during the late 1800s and early 1900s?

a. Ashoke Ganguli

b. Mahatma Gandhi

c. Nikolai Gogol

d. Pratibha Patil

14. Who has the highest rank in an Indian joint family?

a. Children

b. Women

c. Men

d. Grandparents

15. What is the major religion in India?

a. Hinduism

b. Islam

c. Buddhism

d. Sikhism

16. What is a way to respond to literature?

a. Personal Response

b. Analysis

c. Interpretation

d. All of the Above

17. What is one way to find research in the IVCC library?

a. EBSCO

b. JSTOR

c. Gale Literary Index

d. All of the Above

18. Which is a part of a blended senctence?

a. A Direct Quote

b. A Lead In

c. Parenthetical Citations

d. All of the Above

19. What is the definition of a protagonist?

a. a character who changes in some significant way

b. the character in conflict with the main character of the story

c. a character who stays the same throughout a story

d. the major character with whom we generally sympathize

20. What is an omniscient narrator?

a. a narrator who knows everything

b. a narrator who can report thoughts of only one character

c. a narrator who is also a chara

 

Miranda Gudeman and KelLeigh Veith

ENG 1002-08

April 21, 2008

Final Exam suggestions

  1. What are the parts of a blended sentence?
    1. The lead in
    2. Direct quotes/Paraphrased quotes
    3. Parenthetical citation
    4. All the above
  2. What is Ayurved?
    1. Ancient Science of Medicine in India
    2. The exchange of flower garlands between the bride and groom
    3. Worship of Lakshmi Puja, the goddess of wealth
  3. What is the main religion in India?
    1. Hindu
    2. Muslim
    3. Buddhism
  4. What is the thesis statement?
    1. Main idea of the entire essay.
    2. Sentence in the conclusion that sums up the paper.
    3. Sentences in the body paragraphs that give ideas.
  1. Why do we use quotes?
    1. To establish credibility
    2. To support and throw light on our ideas
    3. All the above
  2. What does the name “Ashima” mean?
    1. Goddess of the Sun
    2. Having no boundaries
    3. One with God
  3. What does the name “Ashoke” mean?
    1. Fearless
    2. Priest of war
    3. Always being happy
  4. What does the Bindi or Tilak represent?
    1. The eye of wisdom
    2. Inana Chkshu
    3. By which we are always aware of God
    4. All the above
  5. What is Rakhi?
    1. Earrings given from a brother to sister
    2. Bracelet given from brother to sister
    3. Waving lamps before an image of God or an honored person

Bryan Hybki

Justin Smith

Koshu Jagasia

English 1002 08

April 21, 2008

5 questions

1.         What is an alliteration?

            A. word that contains the same sound with similar letters.  Ex. Merry Monday

            B. something of no importance

            C. An Indian Holiday

            D. None of the above

2.         What are some of the four ways to respond to literature?

            A. Question

            B. Comment

            C. You cannot respond

            D. None of the above

3.         When writing a research paper what is the maximum amount of the paper that can contain secondary sources?

            A. All of the paper

            B. 80-85%

            C. 15-20%

            D. None of the above

4.         What is one way to arrange an order of emphasis?

            A. Chronological

            B. No order

            C. A and B

            D. None of the above

5.         What is the Indian ancient science of medicine?

            A. Ayurved

            B. Old school

            C. Heavy doses of drugs

            D. None of the above.

6.         In the movie The Namesake why does the son shave his head?

            A. To show mourning

            B. It’s the cool thing to do

            C. Because it is to hot outside

            D. None of the above

7.         What is one purpose of the title of an essay?

            A. suggest the subject of the essay

            B. to look cool

            C. to make no sense at all

            D. None of the above

8.         What is the purpose of the introductory paragraph?

            A. To create a connection with the reader

            B. To take up space

            C. To mislead the reader

            D. All of the above

9.         What are the components of a well written thesis statement?

            A. A complete and single sentence

            B. Contains a topic

            C. Contains an opinion

            D. Contains a pattern

            E. All of the above.

10.       When do you use a topic sentence?

            A. At the beginning of a body paragraph

            B. At the end of the body paragraph

            C. In the introductory paragraph

            D. There is no need for a topic sentence

11.       Where is the thesis statement located?

            A. At the end of the introductory paragraph

            B. In the conclusion

            C. In the body paragraphs

            D. Anywhere to take up space

12.       What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?

            A. To wrap up the paper

            B. To begin the paper

            C. To add length to the paper

            D. There is no need for the conclusion

13.       What is one way to find sources in the library?

            A. Gale Index

            B. To look at a blank computer screen

            C. To sleep on it

            D. To copy your neighbor

14.       A U.S. dollar is worth how many rupees?

            A. 40

            B. there is no such thing as a rupee

            C. 1

            D. 1 billion

15.       What are some forms of India’s currency?

            A. Rupee

            B. Paisa

            C. check

            D. A and B

Simile -comparing two items that are not the same using like and as.

Metaphor - comparing two items that are usually not the same, by without using like and as.

Personification - giving a humanistic trait to an item.

Joe Christensen

David Stringham

Michael Towne

1)  Who does the protagonist come into conflict with?

A)  Antagonist

B)  Flat Character

C)  Dynamic Character

2)  What type of character changes the most during a work?

A)  Protagonist

B)  Antagonist

C)  Dynamic Character

3)  When do you use a colon in a quotation?

A)  When the quote is short

B)  When introducing two quotations

C)  When the quotation forms a complete sentence

4)  What are the steps in performing a personal response?

A)  Questions, Comments, Observations, Connections

B)  Questions, Comments, Analysis, Connections

C)  Questions, Comments, Interpretation, Connections

5)  What is a conversation between 2 or more fictional characters?

A)  Dialogue

B)  Conversation

C)  Chat

6)  What is alliteration?

A)  Repetition of identical initial sounds in neighboring words

B)  Words that begin with the same letter

C)  Words with the same ending

7)  What is a credible source?

A)  One that is from a reputable source

B)  One that is from a paid source

C)  One that is from an unknown source

8)  What does MLA stand for?

A)  Modern Language Association

B)  Modern Literary Association

C)  Modern Library Association

9)  Do good writers rely on short or long quotes?

A)  Long

B)  Short

C)  Neither

10)  Is a short work underlined or put in quotation marks?

A)  Underlined

B)  Quotation Marks

C)  Neither

11)  What do you call the sequence of events that take place?

A)  Plot

B)  Timeline

C)  Storyline

12)  What is the turning point in a story called?

A)  Climax

B)  Conclusion

C)  Resolution

13)  What is a struggle between internal and/or external forces in a work called?

A)  Conflict

B)  Debate

C)  Struggle

14)  What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?

A)  80% of work is from primary and 20% from secondary

B)  There is no difference

C)  Primary source is from the work and secondary is outside the work.

15)  What type of character has only one outstanding trait or feature?

A)  Protagonist

B)  Antagonist

C)  Dynamic

Exam Questions Kyle Rosentreter and Adam Gnidovec

 

  1. How many parts does a topic sentence have?
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

2.  Which is NOT an example of a transition?

a.   Maybe

b.   However

c.   Moreover

d.   Consequently

 

      3.  While the main focus of “The Mending Wall” is neighbors and “The Hug” talks of          

            lovers, both the poems focus on the need for unity in the world.  What does “The 

            Mending Wall” and “The Hug” refer to?

  1. The claim
  2. The topic
  3. The opinion
  4. The pattern

4.   Which is NOT part of “personal response” in responding to literature?

  1. Question
  2. Persuasion
  3. Comment
  4. Observation

5.   Which is NOT an option for developing an essay?

  1. Comparison and Contrast
  2. Persuasion
  3. Internal Citation
  4. Cause and Effect

6.   Which of the following does an essay NOT do?

  1. Inform
  2. Identify
  3. Persuade
  4. Entertain

7.   Which is the correct way of using a header using the MLA format?

  1. Joe Student

ENG 1002 – 10

 

12 December 2007

 

Professor Jagasia

 

  1. Professor Jagasia

 

December 12, 2007

 

Joe Student

 

ENG 1002 – 10

  1. Joe Student

 

Professor Jagasia

 

ENG 1002 – 10

 

12 December 2007

      d.   ENG 1002 – 10

 

            Professor Jagasia

 

            Joe Student

 

            2007 December 12

 

8.   What is dialect?

  1. Conversation between two or more people
  2. Language used in a particular area
  3. Conversation to a silent or absent audience
  4. Dialogue used to show the inner thoughts of a character

 

9.  What is an example of a  dynamic character?

  1. A character who doesn’t change at all in the course of a work.
  2. A character who changes in some significant way.
  3. A character who shows mainly one trait.
  4. A character with multiple personalities

 

      10. What is the purpose of the title of an essay?

  1. To state the thesis
  2. To provide information about the author
  3. To compare and contrast
  4. To suggest the subject and spark the reader’s interest.

 

11. Who struggles to deal with their name in the movie “The Namesake?”

a.       Ashima

b.      Nikhil

c.       Ashoke

d.      Moushoumi

Exam Questions Kyle Rosentreter and Adam Gnidovec

 

  1. How many parts does a topic sentence have?
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

 

2.  Which is NOT an example of a transition?

a.   Maybe

b.   However

c.   Moreover

d.   Consequently

 

      3.  While the main focus of “The Mending Wall” is neighbors and “The Hug” talks of          

            lovers, both the poems focus on the need for unity in the world.  What does “The 

            Mending Wall” and “The Hug” refer to?

  1. The claim
  2. The topic
  3. The opinion
  4. The pattern

 

4.   Which is NOT part of “personal response” in responding to literature?

  1. Question
  2. Persuasion
  3. Comment
  4. Observation

 

5.   Which is NOT an option for developing an essay?

  1. Comparison and Contrast
  2. Persuasion
  3. Internal Citation
  4. Cause and Effect

 

6.   Which of the following does an essay NOT do?

  1. Inform
  2. Identify
  3. Persuade
  4. Entertain

 

7.   Which is the correct way of using a header using the MLA format?

  1. Joe Student

 

ENG 1002 – 10

 

12 December 2007

 

Professor Jagasia

 

  1. Professor Jagasia

 

December 12, 2007

 

Joe Student

 

ENG 1002 – 10

  1. Joe Student

 

Professor Jagasia

 

ENG 1002 – 10

 

12 December 2007

      d.   ENG 1002 – 10

 

            Professor Jagasia

 

            Joe Student

 

            2007 December 12

 

8.   What is dialect?

  1. Conversation between two or more people
  2. Language used in a particular area
  3. Conversation to a silent or absent audience
  4. Dialogue used to show the inner thoughts of a character

 

9.  What is an example of a  dynamic character?

  1. A character who doesn’t change at all in the course of a work.
  2. A character who changes in some significant way.
  3. A character who shows mainly one trait.
  4. A character with multiple personalities

 

      10. What is the purpose of the title of an essay?

  1. To state the thesis
  2. To provide information about the author
  3. To compare and contrast
  4. To suggest the subject and spark the reader’s interest.

 

11. Who struggles to deal with their name in the movie “The Namesake?”

a.       Ashima

b.      Nikhil

c.       Ashoke

d.      Moushoumi

Exam Suggestions

Jake Ladzinski

  1. In Namesake, what did Gogol Ganguli change his name to be?
    1. John
    2. Michael
    3. Nick
    4. Tom
  2. Does the concluding paragraph of an essay paper need a topic sentence?
    1. Yes
    2. No
  3. MLA stands for what?
    1. Modern Literature Association
    2. Modern Language Association
    3. Multicultural Language Association
  4. To paraphrase means to:
    1. take ideas from someone exactly how they have it
    2. take ideas from someone and only change one word
    3. express someone else's ideas in your own language
  5. What type of country is India?
    1. First world country
    2. Second world country
    3. Third world country
  6. A character that goes through a big change in a story is the…
    1. Static character
    2. Dynamic character
    3. Antagonist
  7. What are some different ways to respond to literature?
    1. Personal Response
    2. Analysis
    3. Interpretation
    4. Criticism
    5. Both A and B
    6. All of the Above
  8. Which of these is the term for “Whatever good or bad you do will come back to you?”
    1. Bhakti
    2. Karma
    3. Jnana
    4. Braahmi

     
  9. Is Freaky Friday considered an alliteration?
    1. Yes
    2. No
  10. Which of these bodies of water is near India?
    1. The Great Lakes
    2. The Red Sea
    3. The Pacific Ocean
    4. The Indian Ocean
    5. The Atlantic Ocean
  11. Bombay’s new name is what?
    1. New Delhi
    2. Mumbai
    3. Jaipur
    4. Karachi
  12. Is sarcasm considered good or bad Karma?
    1. Good
    2. Bad
  13. In the past, what type of women wore the Bindi?
    1. Elderly women
    2. Divorced women
    3. Married women
    4. Young women
  14. The place considered to be the “place of concealed wisdom” on the body is…
    1. Forehead
    2. Neck
    3. Lower Back
    4. Feet
    5. Hands
  15. Which of these is true?
    1. The thesis statement should be the first sentence of an essay.
    2. The works cited page should be arranged alphabetically.

Jodi Fiocchi

K. Jagasia

ENG 1002-12

Suggestions for Final Exam

4/22/08

1. What is alliteration?

            a. Having the same sound in close proximity in a sentence.

            b. Having a rhyme scheme

            c. A point of view in narration

2. An effective thesis statement has two to three parts. What are those parts?

            a. Facts, Evidence, and Defense

            b. Topic, Opinion, and Pattern

            c. Focus, Comparisons, and Process

3.  Who directed the film, The Namesake?

            a. Mira Nair

            b. Jhumpa Lahiri

            c. Raj Mentah

4. Why is a work cited needed in a paper?

a. To give credit to a source, and so people can look at the source for more information.

b. To keep the teacher happy, and not to get in trouble for cheating by stealing someone else’s work.

c. Both of the above

5. What are some of the patterns of writing?

            a. Compare and contrast, cause and effect

            b. Criticism, interpretation

            c. Persuasion, Analysis

6. An essay really consists of…

            a. A statement, illustration, and a restatement

            b. Personal response, transition, and criticism

            c. Analysis, theme, and interpretation

7. What is parallelism?

a. The structure of a sentence that has an agreement in direction or tendency.

b. The grammatical structure of a sentence that says it has to e worded in a certain way.

c. The way a character acts when in a certain situation.

            8. What is a dynamic character?

                        a. A main character that usually ends up dead by the end

b. A character that undergoes some kind of change because of the action in the plot.

c. A character that doesn’t go through any changes, but often interacts with the protagonist

            9. What is a flat character?

a. Sometimes known as stock characters, are not complex and are easy to summarize

b. A character that is often stereotyped and does not make drastic changes in the story.

c. Both of the above

            10. What is a cliché?

                        a. An overused expression that is usually a sign of weak writing

                        b. A trite word or idea that brings flavor to writing

                        c. None of the above

            11. There is a trinity in the Hindu religion

                        a. True

b. False

            12. A popular garment for the women of India in called

                        a. A.sarong

                        b. A sari

                        c. A genash

            13. What are some of the main Hindu gods?

                        a. Sarita, Swama, and Talliha

                         b. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

                        c. Darshan, Prasad, and Dravidian

14. The three main gods in the Hindu religion are said to have consorts, what are their names?

            a. Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Kali

            b. Rama, Maligna, and Durga

            c. Varna, Parvati, and Dartswana

15. What is a hyperbole?

            a. An understated detail that is very important to the focus

b. A boldly exaggerated statement that adds emphasis without intending to be literally true

            c. An unneeded filler that sometimes causes confusion

Michael Welch

Koshu Jagasia

April 22, 2008

ENG 1002-12

Final Exam Suggestions

 

  1. How much of your paper can come from secondary sources?
  1. 80-85%
  2. 15-20%
  3. 40-50%
  4. 10-20%
  1. When responding to literature you use what tense.
  1. Past.
  2. Present
  3. Future.
  1. What are the three parts of the main idea sentence?
  1. Topic, Opinion & Description
  2. Description, Opinion, & Facts
  3. Topic, Opinion, & Pattern
  4. Pattern, Description, & Facts
  1. What are the four ways to respond to literature?
  1. Describe, Analysis, Opinion & Reflection
  2. Criticize, Analysis, Opinion & Reflection
  3. Opinion, Personal Response, Analysis & Reflection
  4. Personal Response, Analysis, Interpretation, Criticism.
  1. What exactly does “So What” question when writing a paper?
  1. The background history.
  2. The significance of the word.
  3. Analysis/Support for argument.
  4. All of the Above
  1. What part in the IVCC Style Book will loose you mega points if you do not follow correctly?
  1. Sentence boundary faults.
  2. Style.
  3. Format.
  4. Proofreading.
  1. What is the name of Koshu’s hometown in India?
  1. Mumbai.
  2. New Delhi.
  3. Agra.
  4. Cochin.
  1. What animal in India is thought of to be very sacred?
  1. Lamb.
  2. Elephant.
  3. Monkey.
  4. Cow
  1. How many comma uses are their?
  1. 5
  2. None
  3. 3
  4. 6
  1. What color in India is usually worn to a funeral.
  1. Black.
  2. Blue.
  3. Gray.
  4. White
  1. What method in class was shown to illustrate Karma?
  1. Bank Account.
  2. Ordering from a restaurant.
  3. No illustration.
  4. Driving a car.
  1. Which religion is most dominent in India?
  1. Hindu.
  2. Christianity.
  3. Muslim
  4. Buddhists.
  1. What is the capital for India?
  1. Mumbai.
  2. New Delhi.
  3. Calcutta.
  4. Agra.
  1. Which sentence is used in non standard form?
  1. The boys saw her at the mall.
  2. She could of forgotten her keys.
  3. If I were Joe, I would already be finished with English.
  4. He nearly froze to death last night.
  1. Which sentence is a run-on?
  1. Anderson made many mistakes in the game most of them were in strategy and defense.
  2. Anderson made many mistakes in the game.  Most of them were in strategy and defense.
  3. Anderson made many mistakes in the game; most of them were in strategy and defense.
  4. Anderson made many mistakes in the game, but most of them were in strategy and defense.

Kyle Pytel

ENG 1002-12

Koshu Jagasia

22 April 2008

 

Essay Suggestions

 

  1. Which way to respond to literature is incorrect?
    1. Peronal Resonse
    2. Interpretation
    3. Emotion
    4. Analysis

 

  1. What is not a pattern of writing?
    1. Persuasion
    2. Cause and Effect
    3. Comparison and Contrast
    4. Fun

 

  1. India received its freedom on which date?
    1. Aug. 15, 1947
    2. Aug. 16, 1946
    3. Aug. 13, 1947
    4. Aug. 15, 1946

 

  1. Which word or phrase does not describe the Hindu religion?
    1. Passive
    2. Violent
    3. Karma believing
    4. Peace loving

 

  1. India’s ancient civilization is approximately how many years old?
    1. 3,000-5,000
    2. 1,000-2,000
    3. 5,000-6,000
    4. 2,000-4,000

 

  1. One American dollar is equivalent to approximately how many rupees?
    1. 20
    2. 50
    3. 70
    4. 40

 

  1. Saraswati is equivalent to what?
    1. wealth
    2. learning
    3. power within
    4. love

 

  1. The name Ashima has the meaning of what?
    1. no caring
    2. always loving
    3. no limits
    4. no grief

 

  1. The name Ashoke has the meaning of what?
    1. no grief
    2. no settling
    3. no heart
    4. no fighting

 

  1. What was the name of Gogol’s first girlfriend in the movie The Namesake?
    1. Moushimi
    2. Maxine
    3. Melanie
    4. Sonia

 

  1. What animal is considered sacred in India?
    1. cows
    2. sheep
    3. dogs
    4. pigs

 

  1. The national sport in India is what?
    1. football
    2. soccer
    3. hockey
    4. baseball

 

  1. The national animal in India is what?
    1. cow
    2. lion
    3. tiger
    4. goat

 

  1. In what year was the Taj Mahal competed?
    1. 1648
    2. 1675
    3. 1666
    4. 1653

 

  1. The Hindu religion is known as what?
    1. everyone’s religion
    2. everlasting religion
    3. religion of India
    4. graceful religion

Lauren Pfeffer

Professor K. Jagasia

ENG 1002-12

22 April 2008

15 Exam Questions

1.  True or False – You underline a short title and use quotation marks on a long title.

2.  What are the three parts to a thesis statement?

            A.  Topic, Option, Paragraph

            B.  Transition, Opinion, Paragraph

            C.  Topic, Opinion, Pattern

            D.  Time, Overview, Pattern

3.  True or False – You should always begin your introductory paragraph with your thesis statement.

4.  A writer should never begin their introductory paragraph with:

            A.  In this essay I will discuss…

            B.  I will tell you about…

            C.  I am going to show…

            D.  All of the above

5.  The thesis statement is:

            A.  The main idea of the entire essay.

            B.  Located in the introductory paragraph.

            C.  Neither of A or B

            D.  Both A and B

6.  Which of the following is what you should do in a concluding paragraph?

            A.  Introduce a new idea

            B.  Summarize the main idea of the essay.

            C.  Apologize

            D.  End without completing the ideas from the thesis statement.

7.  Which of the following is NOT a way to respond to literature?

            A.  Personal Response

            B.  Analysis

            C.  Interpretation

            D.  Using others’ responses

8.  Which of the following is NOT a pattern of writing?

            A.  Imaginative

            B.  Persuasion

            C.  Compare and Contrast

            D.  Cause and Effect

9.  The main religion of India is:

            A.  Christianity

            B.  Buddhism

            C.  Hindu

            D.  Sikh

10.  People living in India are now:

            A.  Extremely wealthy

            B.  Extremely poor

            C.  Middle Class

            D. A mixture of both A and B

11.  India gained its independence on what day?

            A.  August 15, 1974

            B.  April 15, 1947

            C.  August 25, 1970

            D.  August 15, 1947

12.  How many houses are in India’s government?

            A. 2

            B. 5

            C. 3

            D. 4

13.  Mumbai is the new name for what Indian city?

            A.  Delhi

            B.  Bombay

            C.  Bengaluru

            D.  Surat

14.  How old is the town of Delhi?

            A. 10,000 years old

            B. 8,000 years old

            C. 5,000 years old

            D. 3,000 years old

15.  True or False:  The national language of India is Sanskrit.

Anna Bottomley

Kayla Pytel

K. Jagasia

Exam Suggestions

April 22, 2008

 

1. Four ways to respond to literature are…?

a)      Personal response, analysis, interpretation, criticism

b)      Personal response, content, interpretation, analysis

c)      Analysis, persuasion, interpretation, personal response

d)      Interpretation, analysis, criticism, support

2. What does TOP stand for…?

a)      Thesis over paragraph

b)      Topic opinion pattern

c)      Transition option persuasion  

d)      None of the above

3. What is the most common religion in India…?

a)      Christian

b)      Buddhism

c)      Hinduism

d)      Jewish

4. What does MLA stand for…?

a)      Modern Language Association

b)      Modern Literature Association

c)      Modern Language Act

d)      None of the above

5. Direct quoting is the exact words of an author or other source.

a)      True

b)      False

6. Paraphrasing is when you use the author or other sources exact words.

a)      True

b)      False

7. What are three parts of a blended sentence…?

a)      Lead in, direct quote or paraphrase material, parenthetical citations

b)      Lead in, thesis statement, paraphrase material

c)      Direct quote, analysis, lead in

d)      None of the above.

8. What does a Works Cited page consist of…?

a)      Web pages and authors

b)      List of sources that were quoted or paraphrased in your paper

c)      Authors

d)      Quotes

9. What is plagiarism…?

a)      Taking or using someone else’s work without giving credit.

b)      Pretending it’s your own work.

c)      Neither A or B

d)      Both

10. Topic, Opinion, and Purpose/Pattern are all three parts of a main idea sentence.

Jake Zafiros

George Micheletti

K. Jagasia

English 1002-10

April 22, 2008

Exam Questions

 

1.  Which is the correct way to spell this word?

            A) Can not

            B) Cannot

            C) Neither

            D) Both A and B

2.  What is the mountain range located in India?

            A) Himalayas

            B) Rockies

            C) Appalachian 

            D) None of the above

3.  What is Gogol’s sister’s name in the Namesake?

            A) Rachel

            B) Sonia

            C) Veronica

            D) Greg

4.  Who are the fictional people who are part of the action of a literary work?

            A) Characters

            B) Protagonist

            C) Antagonist

            D) None of the above

5.  Which one is not part of a thesis statement?

            A) Topic

            B) Opinion

            C) Mean

            D) None of the above

6.  What do you use before stating a source?

            A) Comma

            B) Lead-in

            C) Period

            D) None of the above

7.  What was our second type of essay?

            A) Persuasive

            B) Compare and Contrast

            C) Diagnostic

            D) None of the Above

 

 

 

 

8.  What does MLA stand for?

            A) Modern Language Association

            B) Modern Language Act

            C) Most Listed Above

            D) None of the above

9.  What is the name of our English book?

            A) Namesake

            B) Responding to Literature

            C) Gandhi

            D) None of the above

10. What is not one of the journal online library sources?

            A) Ebsco Host

            B) JSTOR

            C) ProQuest Direct

            D) Wikipedia

11.  What is it called when you integrate a direct quote into a writing?

            A) Citation

            B) Paraphrasing

            C) Quote

            D) None of the Above

12.  Who is the Character who we generally sympathize?

            A) Antagonist

            B) Protagonist

            C) Narrator

            D) None of the Above

13.  Who is the Character who we do not generally sympathize?

            A) Antagonist

            B) Protagonist

            C) Narrator

            D) None of the Above

14.  How do you spell our professors last name?

            A) Jagasia

            B) Jagazia

            C) Jajasia

            D) None of the Above

15.  What class is this?

            A) English 2

            B) English 1

            C) Calc

            D) None of the above

16.  What is the most famous building in India?

            A) Taj Mahal

            B) India Gate

            C) Empire State Building

            D) Eiffel Tower

 

17.  What other credit do we get for this class?

            A) International Ed

            B) Math

            C) Reading

            D) None of the Above

Tara Stutzman

Professor K. Jagasia

English 1002-10

22 April 2008

Exam Suggestions

  1. What is MLA?
    1. Many Language Academy
    2. Modern Language Association
    3. Modern Language Academy
    4. Manual Language Association
  2. What is NOT an example of alliteration?
    1. Thrilling Thursday
    2. Bouncing Bubbles
    3. Daring devils
    4. Awesome Angels
  3. What is an example of what should NOT be in an introductory paragraph?
    1. Connect global theme to the essay.
    2. Thesis statement
    3. Trite Expressions
    4. Information about the author and the title of the work.
  4. Which of the following should NOT be included in a concluding paragraph?
    1. End with a question
    2. End by making a prediction
    3. End by introducing an new idea
    4. End with a quotation
  5. What is a simile?
    1. Comparison of two unlike things , using the words “like” or “as”
    2. Comparison of two unlike things
    3. Choice of words
    4. Pattern of sound
  6. What is the oldest Indian Religion?
    1. Buddhism
    2. Sikihism
    3. Hinduism
    4. Islam
  7. What type of material is the Taj Mahal  mostly made of?
    1. Granite
    2. Marble
    3. Concrete
    4. Brick
  8. What is one of the main holidays for nationhood?
    1. Holi
    2. Pongal
    3. Diwali
    4. Republic Day
  9. How many levels of schooling are there in India?
    1. 3
    2. 6
    3. 5
    4. 4
  10. What should be NOT be avoided when essays?
    1. Slang
    2. Using pronouns
    3. Parenthetical citations
    4. Contractions

Jenny Stevenson

April 22, 2008

Exam questions

  1. How many sentences are supposed to be in a introductory paragraph?
    1. 1-2
    2. 3-4
    3. 5-6
    4. 6 or more
  2. What is a thesis statement?
    1. Main idea of entire essay
    2. One point of essay
    3. Last paragraph
    4. A citation
  3. .While the main focus of “The Mending Wall” is neighbors and “The Hug” talks of lovers, both the poems focus on the need for unity in the world. What is neighbors and Lover?

        a. Topic

         b. Pattern

         c. Claim

       4. What are the three parts of a topic sentence?

                        a. Topic, Option, Pattern

                        b. Topic, Opinion, Purpose

                        c. First, Middle, Last

         5. What is the proper way to cite a title of a film?

a. “The Namesake”

                        b. The Namesake

                        c. “The Namesake”

         6. What was the purpose of the title of the movie?

                        a. There wasn’t one

                        b. People’s names have a special meaning.

                        c. About India

          7. What is Thrilling Thursday?

                        a. Alliteration

                        b. Synonym

                        c. Verb

8. A Struggle between internal and external forces in literary work is an example

Of?

a.       Climax

b.      Conclusion

c.       Conflict

d.      Complication

9. Events or actions that establish the conflict in literary is an example of?

            a. Complication

            b. Conflict

            c. Conclusion

            d. Climax

10. What are the four ways to respond to literature?

            a. Questions, Comment

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