Which of the following answers best explains why Ponyboy's English teacher says he'll pass Ponyboy if he writes a good theme? A. Ponyboy's English teacher knows that Ponyboy is smart and doesn't want him to have to repeat the class next year. B. Ponyboy's English teacher is sympathetic to the traumatic circumstances that Ponyboy has faced recently and knows that Ponyboy is capable of performing better than he has in the past month or two. C. Ponyboy's English teacher doesn't like him and can't stand the thought of having to have this greaser in his class for another year. D. Ponyboy's English teacher used to be a greaser growing up and has a soft spot for Ponyboy because of that connection.

3. The continued popularity of Jane Austen's work in the 21 st century is a testament to the universality of her subject matter. Set in the world of the British landed gentry in the 18 th novels explore the role of women in that society and their dependence on marriage for social and economic security. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A. century; these B. century: these D. century. These D. century, these

2. Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre is considered one of the most influential books of the 19th century. It tells the story of a young girl who faces many hardships but manages to grow into an independent and strong-willed young woman who finds the courage to stand up for herself and for what she believes is right. The story's themes include the meaning of ___ for family, class struggles, and gender equality. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A. home, the search B. home; the search C. home. The search D. home: the search

1 Don't miss/lose the Changing of the Guard. 2 You can imagine/try the famous dish. 3 You can see/look most of the city on a bus tour. 4 He's going on a short travel/trip to London. 5 Taxi drivers know every single/only street in the city.

Which of the following answers best expresses why Ponyboy was acquitted by the judge? A. The judge knew Ponyboy was guilty but didn't think any good would come from imprisoning the boy. B. The psyehologist, or "doctor," intervened on Ponyboy's behalf and told the judge not to prosecute Ponyboy because of his young age and his fragile mental health. C. The Socs lied to the judge to protect Ponyboy because they knew he didn't deserve to go to prison for Bob's death. D. It's clear that Johnny only killed Bob out of self-defense and that Ponyboy hadn't committed any wrongdoing.

1. An extraordinary coincidence links John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, two of our country's founding fathers, even more closely together. The two men, one the second President of the United States and one the third, died just hours apart from each other on July 4 , fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A. 1826 . The B. 1826 ; the C. 1826 ; this was the D. 1826 , this was the