Question

mastery view predictive assessments english ii

1. what is the meaning of the word twixt as it is used in line 5?

a between
b due to
c in spite of
d with

1. what purpose is served by the break between the two stanzas?

a it highlights the change in the pursuits to which the clerk gave his life.
b it provides a contrast between who the clerk wanted to be and who others expected him to be.
c it indicates the disappointment the clerk experienced when he did not achieve his aspirations.
d it suggests the clerk was grateful for how his hard work was honored by others.
part a

1. which statement explains the change the clerk undergoes?

a the clerk is frustrated by unmet goals.
b the clerk is inspired by the legends of heroes.
c the clerk is frightened by the prospect of death.
d the clerk is satisfied with the sacrifice he has made.
part b

1. which line from the poem supports the answer selected in part a?

a \with no lance broken in life’s tournament:\ (line 4)
b \from twilight to the halls of dawn he went;\ (line 10)
c \and falling thus he wants no recompense,\ (line 13)
d \who goes to join the men of agincourt.\ (line 16)

Explanation:

Question 9

"’Twixt" is a contraction of "betwixt", which means "between". The other options don't fit the context of a preposition indicating a position between two things.

A stanza break in a poem often signals a shift. Here, it likely shows a change in the clerk's life pursuits. Option B is about contrast of self - others, C about disappointment (not signaled by stanza break), D about gratitude (unrelated). So A is correct.

If the clerk has unmet goals, he'd be frustrated. Option B: no hero legends inspiration info. C: no death fear. D: "satisfied" contradicts change (if he changed, likely not satisfied with sacrifice). So A is correct.

Answer:

A. between

Question 10