Title: Unit 9 Assessment - Form E
Course: Developmental English > Section: Unit 9: Applied Critical Analysis

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 658997 - Objective(s) 9.2.2

You are writing an essay about the causes of the Civil War and would like to use an attributive phrase to introduce a quote from page 36 of the book 1861: The Civil War Awakening by Adam Goodheart, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2011.

What is the correct way to use an attributive phrase to cite the source using MLA style?
- In his book 1861: The Civil War Awakening, Adam Goodheart gives this insight about the nation's mindset before the outset of the war: "In most Americans' minds as of 1860, the ideal of union and the ideal of universal freedom stood in direct antithesis, irreconcilable at present or anytime in the foreseeable future" (36). (Correct. This is the correct way to use an attributive phrase to cite a source using MLA style.)
- In his book 1861: The Civil War Awakening, Adam Goodheart gives this insight about the nation's mindset before the outset of the war: "In most Americans' minds as of 1860, the ideal of union and the ideal of universal freedom stood in direct antithesis, irreconcilable at present or anytime in the foreseeable future" (Goodheart 36). (Incorrect. This is not the correct way to use an attributive phrase to cite a source using MLA style.)
- In his book 1861: The Civil War Awakening, Adam Goodheart gives this insight about the nation's mindset before the outset of the war: "In most Americans' minds as of 1860, the ideal of union and the ideal of universal freedom stood in direct antithesis, irreconcilable at present or anytime in the foreseeable future." (Adam Goodheart, pg. 36) (Incorrect. This is not the correct way to use an attributive phrase to cite a source using MLA style.)
- In his book 1861: The Civil War Awakening, Adam Goodheart gives this insight about the nation's mindset before the outset of the war: "In most Americans' minds as of 1860, the ideal of union and the ideal of universal freedom stood in direct antithesis, irreconcilable at present or anytime in the foreseeable future" (Goodheart, 2011, pg. 36). (Incorrect. This is not the correct way to use an attributive phrase to cite a source using MLA style.)
A: In his book 1861: The Civil War Awakening, Adam Goodheart gives this insight about the nation's mindset before the outset of the war: "In most Americans' minds as of 1860, the ideal of union and the ideal of universal freedom stood in direct antithesis, irreconcilable at present or anytime in the foreseeable future" (36).

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 1063719 - Objective(s) 9.10.1

Which of the following uses the correct MLA style for an in-text citation with an attributive phrase?
- According to Gould, Darwin’s kindness and good humor set him apart from other geniuses (14). (Correct. You identified the correct MLA style for an in-text citation with an attributive phrase.)
- According to Gould, Darwin’s kindness and good humor set him apart from other geniuses (Gould 1997). (Incorrect. This is not the correct MLA style for an in-text citation with an attributive phrase.)
- According to Gould, Darwin’s kindness and good humor set him apart from other geniuses (Gould 14). (Incorrect. This is not the correct MLA style for an in-text citation with an attributive phrase.)
- According to Gould, Darwin’s kindness and good humor set him apart from other geniuses (1997:14). (Incorrect. This is not the correct MLA style for an in-text citation with an attributive phrase.)
A: According to Gould, Darwin’s kindness and good humor set him apart from other geniuses (14).

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 1064818 - Objective(s) 9.2.1

You are asked to write an essay about why so many residents failed to evacuate from a wildfire before their neighborhood began to burn, using a newspaper article as one of your sources.

Which part of the article would provide the best support for your thesis that the city’s outdated landline warning system was to blame?
- A map showing which households did/did not have landlines and which did/did not evacuate in time (Correct. You identified the part of the article that would provide the best support for your thesis.)
- Quotes from angry residents claiming they were not warned (Incorrect. This is not the part of the article that would provide the best support for your thesis.)
- A description of the psychology of the fight or flight response from a medical study of recent deadly disasters (Incorrect. This is not the part of the article that would provide the best support for your thesis.)
- The transcript of the city manager’s press conference describing when telephone warnings were issued (Incorrect. This is not the part of the article that would provide the best support for your thesis.)
A: A map showing which households did/did not have landlines and which did/did not evacuate in time

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 1064866 - Objective(s) 9.2.1

You are writing a paper on the 1911-1912 race for the South Pole, using a new scientific reconstruction of Antarctic weather conditions as one of your sources.

Which part of the research report would provide the best support for your thesis that the expedition that got to the pole first and returned safely succeeded because they had better weather?
- A chart showing estimated weather conditions along the routes of each expedition (Correct. You identified the part of the research report that would provide the best support for your thesis.)
- A quote from a researcher describing how unusual the weather was that year (Incorrect. This is not the part of the research report that would provide the best support for your thesis.)
- A description of the negative effect of sudden temperature drops on morale and endurance by a scientist currently working in Antarctica (Incorrect. This is not the part of the research report that would provide the best support for your thesis.)
- A series of maps reconstructing Antarctic atmospheric conditions from 1905 to the present day (Incorrect. This is not the part of the research report that would provide the best support for your thesis.)
A: A chart showing estimated weather conditions along the routes of each expedition

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 1064966 - Objective(s) 9.3.1

Read the following quote:

People say girls have to be 90 percent confident before we raise our hands, but boys just raise their hands. I tell girls that we should take the risk and try anyway, just like the boys do. – Alice Paul Tapper, age 10, on what inspired her to develop a new Girl Scout badge called Raise Your Hand

You are writing a paper on gender differences in classroom behavior. Should this quote be paraphrased or directly quoted, and why?
- It should be directly quoted because the author’s own words are more powerful than a paraphrase. (Correct. You identified that this quote should be directly quoted and why.)
- It should be directly quoted because the source is a subject matter expert. (Incorrect. This quote should be directly quoted, but you did not correctly identify why.)
- It should be paraphrased because the author is a minor. (Incorrect. This quote should not be paraphrased.)
- It should be paraphrased so it doesn’t distract from your own authority. (Incorrect. This quote should not be paraphrased.)
A: It should be directly quoted because the author’s own words are more powerful than a paraphrase.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 1065048 - Objective(s) 9.9.1

Read the following excerpt from the 1994 book Apollo 13, by Jim Lovell and Jeffery Kluger:

“Houston, we’ve had a problem,” Lovell repeated. “We’ve had a main B bus undervolt.”

Which of the sentences below most correctly and effectively incorporates this source material? (Either APA or MLA style citations are acceptable.)
- Apollo 13 reveals that Lovell’s famously calm radio call to Mission Control, “Houston, we’ve had a problem” (103), is often misquoted, but that doesn’t diminish his cool response to disaster. (Correct. This sentence most correctly and effectively incorporates the source material.)
- After the explosion, Lovell (1994) radioed Mission Control to say “Houston, we’ve had a problem.” What a cool response to disaster! (103) (Incorrect. This sentence is not the best option for correctly and effectively incorporating the source material.)
- Apollo 13 (1994) describes Lovell’s famous call to Mission Control: “Houston,” he said calmly, “we’ve had a problem” (p. 103). He went on to add, “We’ve had a main B bus undervolt” (p. 103). (Incorrect. This sentence is not the best option for correctly and effectively incorporating the source material.)
- In their 1994 book, Apollo 13, astronaut Jim Lovell and his co-writer Jeffery Kluger write on page 103: “Houston, we’ve had a problem,” Lovell repeated. “We’ve had a main B bus undervolt.” (Incorrect. This sentence is not the best option for correctly and effectively incorporating the source material.)
A: Apollo 13 reveals that Lovell’s famously calm radio call to Mission Control, “Houston, we’ve had a problem” (103), is often misquoted, but that doesn’t diminish his cool response to disaster.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 1067263 - Objective(s) 9.1.2

Read this excerpt from a passage.

Unfortunately, saving elephants had a negative economic effect on some people. In 1999, in response to pressure from business interests that were losing money because of the ban on the ivory trade, CITES allowed limited trade in stockpiled tusks. Ivory that already had been harvested from elephants could once again be bought and sold.

But disaster for the African elephant followed. Poachers, or illegal hunters, rushed to kill more elephants. Many people had foreseen that illegal trading of ivory would flourish again if any trading at all were allowed. Following the CITES decision, African elephants died in large numbers. A 2014 New York Times editorial reported that approximately 30,000 to 35,000 African elephants were killed each year. Only a complete ban of the ivory trade can save the African elephant from extinction.

What is one way that the author shows bias toward the topic?
- The author uses subjective language to describe the effects of the poaching. (Correct. You identified one way that the author shows bias toward the topic.)
- The author states that "saving elephants had a negative economic impact on some people," which is a cruel way of thinking about elephants. (Incorrect. This is not the way that the author shows bias toward the topic.)
- The author does not use a primary source as evidence. (Incorrect. This is not the way that the author shows bias toward the topic.)
- The number of elephants killed does not seem realistic, so it could be false. (Incorrect. This is not the way that the author shows bias toward the topic.)
A: The author uses subjective language to describe the effects of the poaching.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 1067311 - Objective(s) 9.1.2

Read this excerpt from a passage.

In 2008, the once thriving company took a financial blow during the Great Recession. Profits fell, but that was not the story the leaders of the company were telling. The CEO was obviously aware of the corruption happening in her company and even encouraged it for her own gain. Unethical accounting practices made the company appear to be profitable to shareholders. The company's net worth seemed to hold steady as the rest of the market fell, day after day. Finally, a whistleblower in the accounting department uncovered the scheme. Unbelievably, none of the wrongdoers were arrested.

What is one way that the author shows bias toward the topic in this passage?
- The author uses subjective language. (Correct. You identified one way that the author shows bias toward the topic in this passage.)
- The author does not cite any sources. (Incorrect. This is not the way that the author shows bias toward the topic in this passage.)
- The author describes events chronologically. (Incorrect. This is not the way that the author shows bias toward the topic in this passage.)
- The author chose a topic that is debatable. (Incorrect. This is not the way that the author shows bias toward the topic in this passage.)
A: The author uses subjective language.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 1067359 - Objective(s) 9.1.3

Read this excerpt from a passage.

In 2008, the once thriving company took a financial blow during the Great Recession. Profits fell, but that was not the story the leaders of the company were telling. The CEO was obviously aware of the corruption happening in her company and even encouraged it for her own gain. Unethical accounting practices made the company appear to be profitable to shareholders. The company's net worth seemed to hold steady as the rest of the market fell, day after day. Finally, a whistleblower in the accounting department uncovered the scheme. Unbelievably, none of the wrongdoers were arrested.

Which of these sentences is an opinion disguised as a fact?
- The CEO was obviously aware of the corruption happening in her company and even encouraged it for her own gain. (Correct. You identified the sentence that is an opinion disguised as a fact.)
- In 2008, the once thriving company took a financial blow during the Great Recession. (Incorrect. This is not the sentence that is an opinion disguised as a fact.)
- Profits fell, but that was not the story the leaders of the company were telling. (Incorrect. This is not the sentence that is an opinion disguised as a fact.)
- The company's net worth seemed to hold steady as the rest of the market fell, day after day. (Incorrect. This is not the sentence that is an opinion disguised as a fact.)
A: The CEO was obviously aware of the corruption happening in her company and even encouraged it for her own gain.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 1067527 - Objective(s) 9.4.2

Read this excerpt from a passage and the works cited entry for the source listed below the excerpt.

Dr. Monica Brinkly, dentist and spokesperson for Clean N' Shiny toothpaste, thinks people should brush their teeth more frequently. "Really, brushing only twice a day is not enough to keep our teeth and gums healthy. People should brush and floss after each meal and snack in order for their teeth to stay clean and shiny."

Brinkly, Monica. "How to Keep Teeth Clean and Shiny." Dental Associates of America Annual Conference, 17 May 2015, The Conference Center, Orlando, FL. Breakout session speech.

Is this source credible or not credible, and why or why not?
- This source is not credible because Dr. Brinkly is a spokesperson for a toothpaste company, which stands to profit from people using its product more frequently. (Correct. You identified that this source is not credible and why.)
- This source is not credible because using content from any speech is not a reliable source to use in a research paper. (Incorrect. You identified that this source is not credible, but you did not correctly identify why.)
- This source is credible because Dr. Brinkly is a dental professional and therefore she is a trustworthy expert regarding the subject of dental hygiene. (Incorrect. This source is not credible.)
- This source is credible because it was from a speech given at a national trade conference. (Incorrect. This source is not credible.)
A: This source is not credible because Dr. Brinkly is a spokesperson for a toothpaste company, which stands to profit from people using its product more frequently.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 1067575 - Objective(s) 9.6.1

Read these sentences.

About 20 percent of Floridians are over 65 years old. Older people are more reliable voters and always cast their ballots for Republicans. Therefore, Florida's electoral votes will go to the Republican candidate in the next presidential election.

Which logical fallacy is used here?
- hasty generalization (Correct. A hasty generalization comes to a conclusion with the briefest look at the evidence.)
- non sequitur (Incorrect. This fallacy offers a conclusion that is disconnected from the premise that precedes it. The example does not demonstrate this logical fallacy.)
- circular reasoning (Incorrect. With circular reasoning, a person supports an argument by restating the argument. The example does not demonstrate this logical fallacy.)
- red herring (Incorrect. Red herrings are claims that are misleading to distract from the argument at hand. The example does not demonstrate this logical fallacy.)
A: hasty generalization

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 1067649 - Objective(s) 9.1.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Read paragraphs 5, 6, and 7 from the passage.

What is the author's main idea in these paragraphs?
- School choice programs that keep needy children in the public school system is an idea worth considering. (Correct. You identified the author's main idea in the paragraphs.)
- Sending low-income children to private school is the best way to ensure they receive an excellent education. (Incorrect. This is not the author's main idea in the paragraphs.)
- Dual-language public schools are an absolute necessity for larger cities with high immigrant populations. (Incorrect. This is not the author's main idea in the paragraphs.)
- Families should have a choice in where to send their children to school to allow them to reach their academic goals. (Incorrect. This is not the author's main idea in the paragraphs.)
A: School choice programs that keep needy children in the public school system is an idea worth considering.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 1067685 - Objective(s) 9.1.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Read paragraphs 10, 11, and 12 from the passage.

What is the author's main idea in this excerpt?
- Focusing on the collapse of marriage takes attention away from a more important focus of providing quality education to children. (Correct. You identified the author's main idea in this excerpt.)
- The collapse of marriage is the primary cause of child poverty in the United States. (Incorrect. This is not the author's main idea in this excerpt.)
- Government solutions to poverty, such as creating jobs and improving education, are not as effective as promoting marriage. (Incorrect. This is not the author's main idea in this excerpt.)
- Focusing on marriage to alleviate poverty is an indirect way to comment on the morality of poor parents. (Incorrect. This is not the author's main idea in this excerpt.)
A: Focusing on the collapse of marriage takes attention away from a more important focus of providing quality education to children.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 1202855 - Objective(s) 9.8.1

Read this sentence.

I never bought a tempered glass screen protector for my phone, so my phone screen cracked and splintered into a thousand pieces after I clumsily dropped it on the cement sidewalk.

Rewrite this sentence in a more concise way without losing important information.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 1202883 - Objective(s) 9.12.1

What does substantiate mean in the following sentence?

With the discovery of new evidence, the lawyer was able to substantiate the defendant's innocence and reduce his prison sentence.
- prove (Correct. You have correctly identified the meaning of the word substantiate in the sentence.)
- disprove (Incorrect. Context clues can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. One way to use context clues is to think about the meanings of the words near or describing the unknown word.)
- remove (Incorrect. Context clues can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. One way to use context clues is to think about the meanings of the words near or describing the unknown word.)
- realize (Incorrect. Context clues can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. One way to use context clues is to think about the meanings of the words near or describing the unknown word.)
A: prove

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 1202919 - Objective(s) 9.12.1

What does indomitable mean in the following sentence?

The army tried to destroy the walls for days, but the castle was indomitable.
- unable to be conquered (Correct. You have correctly identified the meaning of the word indomitable in the sentence.)
- easily conquered (Incorrect. Context clues can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. One way to use context clues is to think about the meanings of the words near or describing the unknown word.)
- thick-walled (Incorrect. Context clues can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. One way to use context clues is to think about the meanings of the words near or describing the unknown word.)
- enormous (Incorrect. Context clues can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. One way to use context clues is to think about the meanings of the words near or describing the unknown word.)
A: unable to be conquered

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 1203759 - Objective(s) 9.13.1

Use the dictionary entry to answer the question.

-less (suffix): without, lacking

After Billie accused him, Todd's face was expressionless.

Based on the dictionary entry, what is the meaning of the word expressionless in this sentence?
- blank (Correct. You have identified the meaning of expressionless using the suffix -less as a clue to determine the definition.)
- emotional (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the suffix -less, to help define the word.)
- pale (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the suffix -less, to help define the word.)
- disturbed (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the suffix -less, to help define the word.)
A: blank

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 1203797 - Objective(s) 9.8.1

Read the following sentence:

Grandma is going to visit me in New York City for the entire weekend, which is five days from now.

Which revision is the most concise way to write this sentence without losing important information?
- Grandma is visiting me in New York City this weekend. (Correct. You have identified the most concise sentence revision.)
- Grandma is visiting me. (Incorrect. This is a concise sentence revision, but it is missing important information.)
- Grandma is arriving in New York City to visit with me at some point this weekend. (Incorrect. This is not the most concise revision of the sentence.)
- Grandma is going to come see me in New York City this weekend. (Incorrect. This is not the most concise revision of the sentence.)
A: Grandma is visiting me in New York City this weekend.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form E) Question 1203833 - Objective(s) 9.8.1

Read the following sentence:

The soap dispenser in the women's bathroom is empty and someone needs to put more soap in it.

Which revision is the most concise way to write this sentence without losing important information?
- The soap dispenser in the women's bathroom needs to be refilled. (Correct. You have identified the most concise sentence revision.)
- The soap dispenser in the women's bathroom is empty and needs to be refilled. (Incorrect. This is not the most concise revision of the sentence.)
- Because the soap dispenser in the women's bathroom is empty, it needs to be refilled with more soap. (Incorrect. This is not the most concise revision of the sentence.)
- The dispenser needs to be refilled. (Incorrect. This is a concise sentence revision, but it is missing important information.)
A: The soap dispenser in the women's bathroom needs to be refilled.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form C) Question 1204162 - Objective(s) 9.5.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

A thesis for a critical analysis essay should identify what the author wanted to accomplish and then assess the author's success in doing so.

You have just read the passage “The Link Between Education and Poverty.” Write a sample thesis statement for a multi-page critical analysis essay that presents your opinion about the passage's effectiveness.