Question

Pretest for ENGLISH.

1. Reread this example of foreshadowing from “After Twenty Years” by O. Henry.

Trying doors as he went, twirling his club with many intricate and artful movements, turning now and then to cast his watchful eye adown the pacific thoroughfare, the officer, with his stalwart form and slight swagger, made a fine picture of a guardian of the peace.

Which statement best explains how the author's use of foreshadowing affects the story?

a. It provides important information about the setting, showing that this area is being well-protected by a keen policeman.
b. It suggests that the man of the law who is keeping an eye on things with a ''slight swagger'' may not be as safe as he thinks.
c. It indicates that the police officer described takes his job seriously and suggests that he will do his duty no matter what.
d. It sets the stage that a police officer will be betrayed in this story by the man described as a ''stalwart form.''

2. How does an author use the element of surprise in fiction?

a. Withhold information from the reader until a specific time
b. Give a hint or clue of what will in the future
c. To persuade the readers
d. None of the above

3. What kinds of information do you include in a summary

a. Your opinion
b. Information that helps you explain what is important
c. Things you didn't know
d. Questions about things you want to learn

4. Part 1: Read the first two paragraphs of the short story “Young Goodman Brown.”

Excerpt from “Young Goodman Brown”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Young Goodman Brown came forth at sunset into the street at Salem
village; but put his head back, after crossing the threshold, to
exchange a parting kiss with his young wife. And Faith, as the
wife was aptly named, thrust her own pretty head into the street,
letting the wind play with the pink ribbons of her cap while she
called to Goodman Brown.

“Dearest heart,” whispered she, softly and rather sadly, when her
lips were close to his ear, “prithee put off your journey until
sunrise and sleep in your own bed to-night. A lone woman is
troubled with such dreams and such thoughts that she's afeard of
herself sometimes. Pray tarry with me this night, dear husband,
of all nights in the year.”

What do these paragraphs foreshadow about the future of Young Goodman Brown?

a. The clues suggest that he will meet with great fate.
b. The clues suggest that he something bad will happen.
c. The clues suggest that they will live happily ever after.
d. The clue suggest that he will get divorced.

5. Part 2. Which sentence best supports your answer to number 4?

a. Young Goodman Brown came forth at sunset into the street at Salem Village;
b. After crossing the threshold, to exchange a parting kiss with his young wife
c. A lone woman is troubled with such dreams and such thoughts that she's afeard of herself sometimes
d. Of all nights in the year

Answer 1

Answer: Trying doors as he went, twirling his club with many intricate and artful movements, turning now and then to cast his watchful eye adown the pacific thoroughfare, the officer, with his stalwart form and slight swagger, made a fine picture of a guardian of the peace.

Explanation: Which statement best explains how the author's use of foreshadowing affects the story?