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- 1. Multiple Choice
Read the following quotation:
"Let common sense guide you before you travel and you’ll have a better trip. Consider the businesslike details first. Down the road, rich rewards will follow."
Based on this quote, what is the purpose of the piece?
To explain how to travel and have an enjoyable trip.
To help the reader understand how to run a business.
To give ideas on how to become rich and wealthy.
To guide the reader in achieving inner peace.
- 2. Multiple Choice
"Backups might just save you a great deal of international grief."
In this sentence what is the denotation or definition that the author is using for the word "grief"?
grievance
annoying or playful criticism
a cause of such suffering
deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement
- 3. Multiple Choice
"Do your homework. You’ll know you’ve earned a passing grade when you’re having the time of your life."
Based on this quote, what metaphor or direct comparison is being made with taking a journey?
The direct comparison is between a journey and a job.
The direct comparison is between a journey and schoolwork.
The direct comparison is between a journey and a trip.
The direct comparison is between a journey and cooking.
- 4. Multiple Choice
"And remember to smile, easily and often. In so doing, you will be communicating in the fundamental global language that opens us all up to new people and new experiences."
Based on this quotation, the author is recommending the reader to adopt what kind of attitude?
Be jovial and friendly
Be loud and proud
Be sad and lonely
Be there for people
- 5. Multiple Choice
"Follow your feet."
This is an example of what kind of figurative language?
Simile
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Personification
- 6. Multiple Choice
"And once you get there, get up early. The light is lovely in the morning. You’ll have more tourist attractions to yourself while the layabouts are snoring into their pillows."
Based on the tone word of "lovely" what would say is the tone of this section?
Enjoyable
Depressing
Romantic
Gloomy
- 7. Multiple Choice
"Vital moments in that life may be around the next corner. There’s no better way to reach out toward those moments than with a hopeful grin."
Based on this quotation, which definition of the word "vital" is being used?
existing as a manifestation of life
concerned with or necessary to the maintenance of life
of, relating to, or constituting the staining of living tissues
of the utmost importance
- 8. Multiple Choice
"The more journeys you take, the sooner you’ll discover you don’t need as many items as you think."
What meaning does this quote have?
Journeys are fun and helpful.
Wisdom and knowledge comes from experience.
You should pack more than you need.
The faster you end your journey the better you are off.
- 9. Multiple Choice
According to Anna Quindlen said, “The life you have led doesn’t need to be the only life you have.”
What does she mean by this quote?
You only have one life to live so make full use of it.
The only life that matters is your own.
Your experiences in the past should not prevent you from having a better future.
Life will find a way.
- 10. Multiple Choice
"Be prepared. Have fun. The world is ready when you are. Don’t forget your toothbrush."
Based on this quote, what is the most important thing about being on a journey?
Your dental hygiene
Your experiences
Your money
Your luggage
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