A. Project vocabulary
Directions: Use your list of project vocabulary, and write a sentence for each of the words on your list corresponding to the numbers below. Your sentences must show that you understand the meanings of the words. Be sure to hand in your list with the test.

2. ____________________________________________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________________________________________

4. ____________________________________________________________________________

9. ____________________________________________________________________________

10. ___________________________________________________________________________

B. Vocabulary in context
Directions: Use the words in the list below to fill in the blanks in the sentences.

1. When Jorge lost the tennis match, he wanted someone to ____________ him by telling him he'd done his best.

2. My little sister likes to ___________ around the house.

3. ___________ is an important component of good writing.

4. You must _________ your first draft before you write a second one.

5. The secretary thought her boss was ___________ because he couldn't function in the office without her.

6. After eating the Thanksgiving turkey, the dog looked _____________ at his master.

7. Bears used to _______ the Northwest forests.

8. Some people __________ more easily to new living environments than others.

9. In a ___________ attempt to go swimming, the old man put his foot in the water.

10. ____________ of any skill requires constant practice.

11. Literate people cannot comprehend the ________________ illiterate people feel.

12. The story's ___________ led to various interpretations.

13. Travel can lead to new ___________ into another culture.

14. When filling out a job application, never ________________.

15. I was so surprised to see my childhood friend that I became __________.

Directions: Answer each of the four questions below as completely as you can in one or more paragraphs. Be sure to use evidence or information from the readings to support your answers. You may use the textbook if you wish. (45 minutes)

1. Why do you think the authors of our textbook (Reactions) chose to include "The Misery of Silence" (by Maxine Hong-Kingston) in their book?

2. What is the authors' thesis in "Not Forever Blowing Bubbles" (1C)? What points do they make to support this thesis?

3. Omaggio (1D) wonders why most people acquire their first language easily, yet have difficulty learning a second language. Why do you think this is the case? Use evidence from this and other readings in the module to support your answer.

4. Compare and contrast Maxine Hong-Kingston's problem and Enrique's father's problem. How were the problems similar and different?

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