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Which context clue best reveals the meaning of the phrase "sits the wind in that corner" in paragraph 9? (8) "No, nor I neither," said Leonato; "but it is most wonderful that she should so doat on Signor Benedick, whom she has in all outward behaviour always seemed to abhor." (9) "Is it pos...

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End of Semester Test: English 9, Semester B
Questions & 100% Correct Answers
Which context clue best reveals the meaning of the phrase "sits the wind in

that corner" in paragraph 9?

(8) "No, nor I neither," said Leonato; "but it is most wonderful that she should so

doat on Signor Benedick, whom she has in all outward behaviour always

seemed to abhor."

(9) "Is it possible? Sits the wind in that corner?" murmured the astonished

Benedick in his hiding-place.

(10) "By my troth, my lord, I cannot tell what to think of it, but that she loves

him frantically," continued Leonato. "It is past the bounds of belief."

✓ ~~> Is it possible?




Select the correct answer.

How do the interactions between the Baron and the Baroness move the plot

forward?

A. by moving their relationship from courting to marriage

B. by setting the stage for an eventual disagreement

C. by creating the Baroness' desire to find true love

D. by revealing the Baron's desire for his wife to have ambition




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✓ ~~> B




Read the excerpt from paragraph 38.

(38) . . . He showed her in great living pictures the functioning of the colossal

gigantic machinery of the State, he tried to explain to her the working of the

wheels, the multifarious transmissions, regulators and detents, unreliable

pendulums and untrustworthy safety valves.

Which word could replace the phrase "colossal gigantic" and still reflect its

meaning?

A. extensive

B. incomprehensible

C. monstrous

D. magnificent

✓ ~~> NOT C




Which detail from the passage best reveals the Baron's newfound

perspective on living life?

(35) But by-and-by the husband began to reveal a certain energy. He had a

sense of duty, and moreover, he was sick of being idle. He had a private

income, but was in no way connected with politics or the Government. Now

he looked round for some occupation which would fill the void in his life. He



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had heard the first morning call of the awakening spirits and felt it his duty to

do his share of the great work of research into the causes of human misery.

He read much, made a careful study of politics and eventually wrote an

article and sent it to a paper. The consequence was that he was elected a

member of the Board of Education. This necessitated hard reading in future,

for all questions were to be threshed out thoroughly.

✓ ~~> NOT C




Select the correct answer.

Which statement best expresses how Benedick develops conflicting ideas

over the course of the text?

A. He believes that men become fools when they fall in love, yet he grabs on

to hope that he may find it with Beatrice.

B. He believes that love is hard to find, yet he finds it quickly with Beatrice.

C. He believes that love is not worth the trouble, yet he will continue to

search for it.

D. He believes that people are bound to change when they are in love, yet

he promises to himself that he will not.

✓ ~~> A




Read the excerpt from paragraph 39.




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"She was interested at first, but after a while her interest waned. Conscious of

her mental inferiority, her insignificance, she devoted herself entirely to her

baby, anxious to demonstrate to her husband that she yet had a value as a

model mother."

Based on the Baroness' interaction with the Baron, what can be inferred

about her understanding of their relationship?

A. She feels as though she must prove her worth.

B. She feels as though she will never be what he needs.

C. She feels as though she is an equal partner.

D. She feels as though she is fortunate to be the mother of his child.

✓ ~~> A




Read the excerpt from paragraphs 2-3 of the passage.

(2) ...Ha! the Prince and Monsieur Love. I will hide me in the arbour."

(3) And Benedick hastily concealed himself, as Don Pedro, Claudio, and

Leonato approached, followed by some musicians.

How does seeing Benedick in hiding affect the actions of the other

characters?

A. The characters are cunning and quickly devise a plan to trick Benedick.

B. The characters are friendly and quickly greet Benedick in his hiding spot.




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