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Multiple-Choice Questions
Directions (1–10): Select the best
suggested answer to each question and
write its number in the space provided on the answer sheet. The questions
may help you think about the ideas and information you might want
to use in your essay. You may return to these questions anytime you wish.
Passage I (the poem) — Questions 1–4 refer to
Passage I.
1 What does the speaker suggest about the relationship between mammals
and computers in cybernetic meadow?
(1) They influence each other in positive ways.
(2) They compete with each other for domination.
(3) They are unaware of each other’s existence.
(4) They tend to avoid each other.
2 In lines 9 through 16, the poet uses images of
both
(1) past and present
(2) nature and technology
(3) death and eternity
(4) age and youth
3 The expressions in parentheses (lines 1 and 2,
10, and 18) convey a sense
of
(1) eagerness (3)
loneliness
(2) anger (4)
curiosity
4 The speaker implies that, in a cybernetic
ecology, machines will have a role
as
(1) artists
(3) guardians
(2) commanders (4) jailers
Passage II (the short story)
— Questions 5–10 refer to Passage II.
5 Lines 29 through 33 and 41 through 43 suggest that Milton’s employer
would regard his use of Joe’s abilities as being
(1) creative
(3) inefficient
(2) resourceful (4) unethical
6 Joe’s words in line 82 (“or how anyone would
look”) provide an example of
(1) metaphor
(3) foreshadowing
(2) symbolism (4) onomatopoeia
7 As Joe becomes more like Milton, Joe becomes
more
(1) devious (3)
intolerant
(2) insecure (4) careless
8 The narrator implies that Milton’s arrest came
about because
(1) Joe’s data banks contained false information
(2) Milton’s computer had broken down
(3) Charity Jones had complained about Milton to the police
(4) Joe had revealed Milton’s crime to the authorities
9 One thematic concern of the story is the
capability of computers to
(1) reduce labor
(3) destroy nature
(2) control people (4) inspire art
10 In what way does Milton’s personality affect
the action of the story?
(1) His intelligence turns to violence.
(2) His indecisiveness results in tragedy.
(3) His arrogance leads to his downfall.
(4) His love of money brings him loneliness.
PART B
Your Task:
Write a critical essay in which you discuss two works of literature you have
read from the particular perspective of the statement that is provided for you
in the Critical Lens. In your essay, provide a valid interpretation of the
statement,
agree or disagree with the statement as you have interpreted it, and support
your opinion using specific references to appropriate literary elements from the
two works. You may use scrap paper to plan your response. Write your essay
in Part B, beginning on page 7 of the essay booklet.
Critical Lens:
“The bravest of individuals is the
one who obeys his or her conscience.” — J.F. Clarke (adapted)
Guidelines:
Be sure to
• Provide a valid interpretation of the critical lens that clearly establishes
the
criteria
for analysis
• Indicate whether you agree or disagree with the statement as you have
interpreted it
• Choose two works you have read that you believe best support your opinion
• Use the criteria suggested by the critical lens to analyze the works you have
chosen
• Avoid plot summary. Instead, use specific references to appropriate literary
elements
(for example: theme, characterization, setting, point of view) to develop your
analysis
• Organize your ideas in a unified and coherent manner
• Specify the titles and authors of the literature you choose
• Follow the conventions of standard written English
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