-- Exhibit
-- Exhibit --
In lines 2025 Ichabod appears very anxious about his appearance. Who is he trying to impress?
Answer : E
-- Exhibit
-- Exhibit --
Ichabod wanted to appear "in the true style of a cavalier" (lines 2728) and "rode out, like a knight-errant" (line 32). What do these details indicate about how Ichabod wants to appear?
Answer : A
-- Exhibit
-- Exhibit --
Later in the story, Ichabod is humiliated by another young man who scares Ichabod away by pretending to be a headless horseman.
Based on Ichabods character as revealed in the excerpt, what probably causes him to run away even when he realizes that the headless horseman isnt a real ghost?
Answer : B
-- Exhibit
-- Exhibit --
How might an individual who believes in "straight" criticism best be characterized?
Answer : D
-- Exhibit
-- Exhibit --
On the basis of the passage, how would the author characterize the manner in which male and female editors offer criticism?
Answer : C
-- Exhibit
-- Exhibit --
Why does the editor (line 27) of a newspaper hedge about the changes in an opinion essay the author has written?
Answer : D
-- Exhibit
-- Exhibit --
On the basis of the passage, if the author were editing someone elses work, what strategy of criticism would she use?
Answer : A
-- Exhibit
-- Exhibit --
In her book THE ARGUMENT OFCULTURE, the author claims that "the modern culture is far too criticalmany prefer to shout down . . . the opposition points of view rather than listen to them."
Based on the information above and the information in the passage, which of the following best summarizes the authors view about criticism?
Answer : B
-- Exhibit
-- Exhibit --
When Amanda says, "I can see the handwriting on the wall . . . Its terrifying!" (lines 1618), what does she mean?
Answer : A
-- Exhibit
-- Exhibit --
When Amanda tells Tom he can help his sister if he would "Overcome selfishness!" (line
53), to what selfishness is she referring?
Answer : E
-- Exhibit
-- Exhibit --
Which of the following best represents Amandas belief concerning young women?
Answer : D
-- Exhibit
-- Exhibit --
Based on the last part of this scene, which one of the following is the most likely reason
Tom gives in to Amandas request?
Answer : C
-- Exhibit
-- Exhibit --
Amanda is presented as a complex character. What conflicting desires for her children are evident in this passage?
Answer : B
-- Exhibit
-- Exhibit --
What is Lauras principal character trait as revealed in this dialogue?
Answer : D