Deck 16: Types of Essays Part 1

Question 1

Instructions: The paragraphs of the following essay have been scrambled so that they are out of order. Read them and then answer the question(s) that follow.
The Regent Diamond
_____ (1) In 1701, the 410-carat gem was discovered in an Indian mine by a slave who risked his life to smuggle it out. (2) Slashing his leg, he stuffed the huge diamond into the wound and headed for the seacoast. (3) A shifty sea captain offered to sail him to freedom for half the value of the jewel. (4) When at sea, the captain stole the stone and threw the slave overboard. (5) He then sold the precious rock to a powerful diamond merchant.
_____ (6) Now called the Regent diamond, the fabulous stone was the most valuable French crown jewel. (7) In 1792, during the French Revolution, it disappeared, only to be found in a ditch in the middle of Paris. (8) Upon becoming emperor, Napoleon had the diamond set into the hilt of his ceremonial sword. (9) In 1887, when the last French monarchy fell and the jewel collection was auctioned, the Regent diamond was placed in the Louvre, the famous museum in Paris, where it still glitters today.
_____ (10) People have long been fascinated by huge gemstones, such as the Hope diamond, the Ruspoli sapphire, the Rajaratna ruby, and the Gachala emerald. (11) The Regent diamond is one jewel that has long been among the world's most desired.
_____ (12) Few people believed Pitt had come by the diamond honestly, so he also had trouble selling it. (13) Pitt was terrified of being robbed and murdered. (14) Whenever he carried the stone, he disguised himself and would not sleep in the same place for more than two nights. (15) If someone recognized him, he would deny that he carried the stone with him. (16) It took years, but he finally sold his diamond in 1717 for an enormous sum to the Duke of Orleans, the Regent of France.
_____ (17) The merchant had difficulty unloading the diamond because it was so large and because it was stolen. (18) He finally sold it to Robert Pitt, a young Englishman who had come to India seeking his fortune. (19) By the time this shrewd adventurer returned home, the English had nicknamed him "Diamond" Pitt and christened the stone "the Pitt."
Select the number of the sentence that expresses the thesis statement of this essay.

A) Sentence 6
B) Sentence 10
C) Sentence 11

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Instructions: The paragraphs of the following essay have been scrambled so that they are out of order. Read them and then answer the question(s) that follow.
Libraries of the Future − Now
_____ (1) A third illustration of a library breaking the old mold, the Cerritos Public Library in New Mexico strives for mixed-media experience that reflects modern culture. (2) The first titanium-clad building in the U.S., this sleek library's golden skin changes colors with the weather. (3) Its lobby, where a 15,000-gallon saltwater aquarium reproduces a coral reef, looks more like the inside of a futuristic shopping mall than a library. (4) Video screens flash images such as movie clips, and visitors glide in space-age elevators. (5) Librarians don't sit behind desks; instead, armed with headsets and handheld computers, they greet visitors and move among them to offer assistance and guidance. (6) In the children's library, kids can project themselves onto a video screen beside a life-size replica of a T. rex dinosaur. (7) The library aims, through interaction and sensory experience, to stimulate library-goers' imaginations and curiosity, inspiring them to grab one of the library's 300,000 books and start reading.
_____ (8) A second, even more experimental example is the Salt Lake City Library, which has become one of Utah's top attractions since it opened in 2003. (9) The curved glass skin of the building dazzles visitors with views of the city and the Wasatch Mountains beyond, and a roof garden overlooks the entire Salt Lake Valley. (10) Like Seattle's library, this has won architectural awards, but unlike Seattle, it has been called the "unquietest library in America." (11) Inside, music pumps through speakers, and librarians wear "No Shhh!" buttons, although the five floors do get quieter the higher one goes. (12) Patrons can sip coffee at a café, browse a huge CD and DVD collection, surf the Internet on one of the 163 computers, stroll through an art gallery, or attend a lecture or concert in the auditorium. (13) Of course, they can also help themselves to one of the books in the library's 500,000-volume collection.
_____ (14) As information-seekers began turning to computers and the Internet, some people predicted the death of the public library, which supposedly would serve no purpose in an electronic world. (15) But that has not happened. (16) On the contrary, many city planners now think that libraries will take on a new role for busy people in the twenty-first century. (17) In fact, pioneering cities are spending vast sums to reinvent their libraries as community information centers that not only integrate the latest technology but also attract visitors with art, music, comfort, and beautiful design.
_____ (18) To achieve the goal of expanding their citizens' knowledge and literacy, savvy library planners know that, first, they must draw people inside. (19) In the case of these three libraries, the plan seems to be working. (20) Library membership at all three has risen dramatically. (21) Residents who never before set foot in a library are regulars, and after school, young people hang out and do homework. (22) As such extreme library makeovers are revealed, old perceptions of libraries as stuffy or boring shatter. (23) Wired? Enlightening? Gorgeous? Cool? (24) It might be a library.
_____ (25) One example is the new library in Seattle, Washington, which opened in 2004 to worldwide praise. (26) After studying feedback from residents, librarians, and library users of all ages, architect Rem Koolhaas created ⎯ at a cost of $165 million ⎯ a modernistic copper and glass building with interior touches of eye-popping color. (27) Employees describe it as so much fun to work in that they never miss a day. (28) Library-goers enter a huge, welcoming "living room" where they can relax, socialize, read, or connect wirelessly to the Internet. (29) Virtual guides on large monitors greet people and later pop up helpfully on screens throughout the library. (30) At the building's core, a continuous, user-friendly spiral of bookshelves holds the library's collection. (31) Patrons can get help from librarians, search for information on 132 computers, or chat online with the "virtual reference service" in a space Koolhaas calls the "mixing chamber." (32) In the teen center, young patrons can enter sound domes and blast ear-splitting music without disturbing anyone else.
Part A: Select the letter of the answer that numbers the paragraphs in the order they should appear in the essay.
a. 5, 1, 4, 2, 3
b. 4, 3, 1, 5, 2
c. 3, 2, 5, 1, 4
Part B: Which paragraph in the reordered sequence begins with a transitional expression?
a. paragraph 1
b. paragraph 3
c. paragraph 5

Answer 2

Part A: b
Part B: b

Question 3

Instructions: The paragraphs of the following essay have been scrambled so that they are out of order. Read them and then answer the question(s) that follow.
The Warrior Queen of Jhansi
_____ (1) The British cursed her as a devil; the people of India revered her almost as a god. (2) All agreed, however, that the Indian queen, Lakshmi Bai, was a powerful and daring woman.
_____ (3) Finally, in early 1858, the British made the queen an outlaw and lay siege to Jahansi for more than two weeks. (4) The queen heroically fought for her city from a high tower where her people and the enemy could clearly see her. (5) As the city prepared for defeat, the queen, who was an expert horsewoman, fled. (6) After riding for four days, she at last formally joined the rebelling forces.
_____ (7) The queen led the defense at Gwalior, the last rebel stronghold. (8) Leading her men in hand-to-hand combat, she wore trousers, a silk blouse, and a red silk cap with a loose turban around it. (9) A pearl necklace that was one of the treasures of India hung around her neck. (10) Mortally wounded in battle, she immediately became a beloved hero of the Indian nationalist movement.
_____ (11) However, throughout India, discontent against the British grew until rebellion broke out in 1857. (12) In Jhansi, rebels took the British fort and then massacred the British women and children living in the city. (13) Though the queen did not support this bloodshed, the British held her responsible. (14) For a while in late 1857, in the absence of the British, the queen got her chance to rule. (15) Rising at 3:00 a.m., she spent her days first attending to matters of state, then riding and training with arms, and later meditating and praying.
_____ (16) Before the ruler of Jhansi died in 1853, he willed his land and title to his five-year-old son. (17) He told his young wife, Lakshmi Bai, to rule until their child came of age. (18) Despite the young queen's ability and popularity, the British declared the will illegal and seized the kingdom. (19) Lakshmi Bai swallowed the insult and remained loyal to the British.
Select the number of the thesis statement of this essay.

A) Sentence 2
B) Sentence 10
C) Sentence 19

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Instructions: The paragraphs of the following essay have been scrambled so that they are out of order. Read them and then answer the question(s) that follow.
The Warrior Queen of Jhansi
_____ (1) The British cursed her as a devil; the people of India revered her almost as a god. (2) All agreed, however, that the Indian queen, Lakshmi Bai, was a powerful and daring woman.
_____ (3) Finally, in early 1858, the British made the queen an outlaw and lay siege to Jahansi for more than two weeks. (4) The queen heroically fought for her city from a high tower where her people and the enemy could clearly see her. (5) As the city prepared for defeat, the queen, who was an expert horsewoman, fled. (6) After riding for four days, she at last formally joined the rebelling forces.
_____ (7) The queen led the defense at Gwalior, the last rebel stronghold. (8) Leading her men in hand-to-hand combat, she wore trousers, a silk blouse, and a red silk cap with a loose turban around it. (9) A pearl necklace that was one of the treasures of India hung around her neck. (10) Mortally wounded in battle, she immediately became a beloved hero of the Indian nationalist movement.
_____ (11) However, throughout India, discontent against the British grew until rebellion broke out in 1857. (12) In Jhansi, rebels took the British fort and then massacred the British women and children living in the city. (13) Though the queen did not support this bloodshed, the British held her responsible. (14) For a while in late 1857, in the absence of the British, the queen got her chance to rule. (15) Rising at 3:00 a.m., she spent her days first attending to matters of state, then riding and training with arms, and later meditating and praying.
_____ (16) Before the ruler of Jhansi died in 1853, he willed his land and title to his five-year-old son. (17) He told his young wife, Lakshmi Bai, to rule until their child came of age. (18) Despite the young queen's ability and popularity, the British declared the will illegal and seized the kingdom. (19) Lakshmi Bai swallowed the insult and remained loyal to the British.
Part A: Select the letter of the answer that numbers the paragraphs in the order they should appear in the essay.
a. 1, 4, 5, 3, 2
b. 5, 2, 1, 3, 4
c. 4, 5, 2, 3, 1
Part B: Which paragraph in the reordered sequence begins with a transitional expression that indicates this type of order?
a. paragraph 3
b. paragraph 4
c. paragraph 5
Part C: What type of order does the writer use to arrange the information in the body paragraphs?
a. time order
b. space order
c. order of importance

Question 5

Instructions: The paragraphs of the following essay have been scrambled so that they are out of order. Read them and then answer the question(s) that follow.
Visual Memories of Arizona
_____ (1) First, was the massive 415 foot center field wall that surrounded the beauty that was the diamond. (2) Lush green grass swayed gently back in forth in the soft breeze. (3) The cloudless blue skies allowed the golden-yellow sun to beat down on us. (4) Two shattered wood bats, both from my doing, lay in the garbage can in the long crowded dugout. (5) The smell of pine tar filled the air as batters rubbed it on the bat handles for an extra grip. (6) The pitcher's mound is where I took root most of the time, staring the opposing batters down and waiting for the sign to be called. (7) This was one of the most beautiful fields I had ever played on.
_____ (8) Finally, my Grandma's cozy little house was the perfect place to come and relax after a long day of baseball. (9) Paintings that my grandma had made of fruit, vegetation, and scenery cluttered the walls all over the house. (10) Also, the granite floors and countertops brought a nice sense of style to the house, and if anyone knew my grandma, they would know she's all about style. (11) My room was small and contained all her sewing materials and art supplies. (12) The table and countertops were lined with: fresh fruit, muffins, and a platter of eggs and bacon every morning for us to eat before our long days of baseball. (13) Behind her house was one of the seven golf courses that could be found in her city. (14) My Grandma's house was the ultimate post game getaway.
_____ (15) Next, were the spectacular mountain views, the cacti and palm trees, and the animals that are native to the western area. (16) Enormous mountains bordered the highways and the diamonds that we played on. (17) Palm trees ran down both sides of the road that my grandma lived on along with a few strays that could be found by the field. (18) Green, prickly cacti were in every yard as shrubbery and were also outside of buildings and the ball diamonds. (19) We even came across a roadrunner and a jack rabbit after one of our games; however, the roadrunner didn't look anything like it did on television. (20) Arizona is probably the most spectacular state I have ever visited.
_____ (21) My trip to Arizona will stay with me for the rest of my life. (22) I will never forget all the amazing people I met or the memories I made with them. (23) The ball diamonds, beautiful scenery, and my Grandma's little house made my trip what it was. (24) Now I can only wait to see what next year's trip holds for me.
_____ (25) I recently took a trip to Arizona for a father-son baseball tournament. (26) On the plane trip there it was very crowded and noisy, mostly from the baby crying the whole way there. (27) Once we got there we could immediately feel the climate change as the heat was dry; our lips became chapped and our skin became dry. (28) My teammates were some of the best I could have ever asked for. (29) Above all, the ball diamonds, lush scenery, and my Grandma's cozy little house are the things that I remember the most.
⎯ Sam Foutch, Student
Select the number of the thesis statement of this essay.

A) Sentence 25
B) Sentence 28
C) Sentence 29

Question 6

Instructions: The paragraphs of the following essay have been scrambled so that they are out of order. Read them and then answer the question(s) that follow.
Visual Memories of Arizona
_____ (1) First, was the massive 415 foot center field wall that surrounded the beauty that was the diamond. (2) Lush green grass swayed gently back in forth in the soft breeze. (3) The cloudless blue skies allowed the golden-yellow sun to beat down on us. (4) Two shattered wood bats, both from my doing, lay in the garbage can in the long crowded dugout. (5) The smell of pine tar filled the air as batters rubbed it on the bat handles for an extra grip. (6) The pitcher's mound is where I took root most of the time, staring the opposing batters down and waiting for the sign to be called. (7) This was one of the most beautiful fields I had ever played on.
_____ (8) Finally, my Grandma's cozy little house was the perfect place to come and relax after a long day of baseball. (9) Paintings that my grandma had made of fruit, vegetation, and scenery cluttered the walls all over the house. (10) Also, the granite floors and countertops brought a nice sense of style to the house, and if anyone knew my grandma, they would know she's all about style. (11) My room was small and contained all her sewing materials and art supplies. (12) The table and countertops were lined with: fresh fruit, muffins, and a platter of eggs and bacon every morning for us to eat before our long days of baseball. (13) Behind her house was one of the seven golf courses that could be found in her city. (14) My Grandma's house was the ultimate post game getaway.
_____ (15) Next, were the spectacular mountain views, the cacti and palm trees, and the animals that are native to the western area. (16) Enormous mountains bordered the highways and the diamonds that we played on. (17) Palm trees ran down both sides of the road that my grandma lived on along with a few strays that could be found by the field. (18) Green, prickly cacti were in every yard as shrubbery and were also outside of buildings and the ball diamonds. (19) We even came across a roadrunner and a jack rabbit after one of our games; however, the roadrunner didn't look anything like it did on television. (20) Arizona is probably the most spectacular state I have ever visited.
_____ (21) My trip to Arizona will stay with me for the rest of my life. (22) I will never forget all the amazing people I met or the memories I made with them. (23) The ball diamonds, beautiful scenery, and my Grandma's little house made my trip what it was. (24) Now I can only wait to see what next year's trip holds for me.
_____ (25) I recently took a trip to Arizona for a father-son baseball tournament. (26) On the plane trip there it was very crowded and noisy, mostly from the baby crying the whole way there. (27) Once we got there we could immediately feel the climate change as the heat was dry; our lips became chapped and our skin became dry. (28) My teammates were some of the best I could have ever asked for. (29) Above all, the ball diamonds, lush scenery, and my Grandma's cozy little house are the things that I remember the most.
⎯ Sam Foutch, Student
Part A: Select the letter of the answer that numbers the paragraphs in the order they should appear in the essay.
a. 4, 1, 3, 2, 5
b. 2, 4, 3, 5, 1
c. 5, 2, 1, 3, 4
Part B: Which of the five types of sensory information does the writer emphasize in the third paragraph in the reordered sequence?
a. smell
b. sound
c. sight
Part C: Which of the following paragraphs in the reordered sequence does NOT begin with a transitional expression?
a. paragraph 3
b. paragraph 4
c. paragraph 5

Question 7

Instructions: The paragraphs of the following essay have been scrambled so that they are out of order. Read them and then answer the question(s) that follow.
Libraries of the Future − Now
_____ (1) A third illustration of a library breaking the old mold, the Cerritos Public Library in New Mexico strives for mixed-media experience that reflects modern culture. (2) The first titanium-clad building in the U.S., this sleek library's golden skin changes colors with the weather. (3) Its lobby, where a 15,000-gallon saltwater aquarium reproduces a coral reef, looks more like the inside of a futuristic shopping mall than a library. (4) Video screens flash images such as movie clips, and visitors glide in space-age elevators. (5) Librarians don't sit behind desks; instead, armed with headsets and handheld computers, they greet visitors and move among them to offer assistance and guidance. (6) In the children's library, kids can project themselves onto a video screen beside a life-size replica of a T. rex dinosaur. (7) The library aims, through interaction and sensory experience, to stimulate library-goers' imaginations and curiosity, inspiring them to grab one of the library's 300,000 books and start reading.
_____ (8) A second, even more experimental example is the Salt Lake City Library, which has become one of Utah's top attractions since it opened in 2003. (9) The curved glass skin of the building dazzles visitors with views of the city and the Wasatch Mountains beyond, and a roof garden overlooks the entire Salt Lake Valley. (10) Like Seattle's library, this has won architectural awards, but unlike Seattle, it has been called the "unquietest library in America." (11) Inside, music pumps through speakers, and librarians wear "No Shhh!" buttons, although the five floors do get quieter the higher one goes. (12) Patrons can sip coffee at a café, browse a huge CD and DVD collection, surf the Internet on one of the 163 computers, stroll through an art gallery, or attend a lecture or concert in the auditorium. (13) Of course, they can also help themselves to one of the books in the library's 500,000-volume collection.
_____ (14) As information-seekers began turning to computers and the Internet, some people predicted the death of the public library, which supposedly would serve no purpose in an electronic world. (15) But that has not happened. (16) On the contrary, many city planners now think that libraries will take on a new role for busy people in the twenty-first century. (17) In fact, pioneering cities are spending vast sums to reinvent their libraries as community information centers that not only integrate the latest technology but also attract visitors with art, music, comfort, and beautiful design.
_____ (18) To achieve the goal of expanding their citizens' knowledge and literacy, savvy library planners know that, first, they must draw people inside. (19) In the case of these three libraries, the plan seems to be working. (20) Library membership at all three has risen dramatically. (21) Residents who never before set foot in a library are regulars, and after school, young people hang out and do homework. (22) As such extreme library makeovers are revealed, old perceptions of libraries as stuffy or boring shatter. (23) Wired? Enlightening? Gorgeous? Cool? (24) It might be a library.
_____ (25) One example is the new library in Seattle, Washington, which opened in 2004 to worldwide praise. (26) After studying feedback from residents, librarians, and library users of all ages, architect Rem Koolhaas created ⎯ at a cost of $165 million ⎯ a modernistic copper and glass building with interior touches of eye-popping color. (27) Employees describe it as so much fun to work in that they never miss a day. (28) Library-goers enter a huge, welcoming "living room" where they can relax, socialize, read, or connect wirelessly to the Internet. (29) Virtual guides on large monitors greet people and later pop up helpfully on screens throughout the library. (30) At the building's core, a continuous, user-friendly spiral of bookshelves holds the library's collection. (31) Patrons can get help from librarians, search for information on 132 computers, or chat online with the "virtual reference service" in a space Koolhaas calls the "mixing chamber." (32) In the teen center, young patrons can enter sound domes and blast ear-splitting music without disturbing anyone else.
Select the number of the sentence that is the thesis statement of this essay.

A) Sentence 14
B) Sentence 17
C) Sentence 18

Question 8

Instructions: The paragraphs of the following essay have been scrambled so that they are out of order. Read them and then answer the question(s) that follow.
Libraries of the Future − Now
_____ (1) A third illustration of a library breaking the old mold, the Cerritos Public Library in New Mexico strives for mixed-media experience that reflects modern culture. (2) The first titanium-clad building in the U.S., this sleek library's golden skin changes colors with the weather. (3) Its lobby, where a 15,000-gallon saltwater aquarium reproduces a coral reef, looks more like the inside of a futuristic shopping mall than a library. (4) Video screens flash images such as movie clips, and visitors glide in space-age elevators. (5) Librarians don't sit behind desks; instead, armed with headsets and handheld computers, they greet visitors and move among them to offer assistance and guidance. (6) In the children's library, kids can project themselves onto a video screen beside a life-size replica of a T. rex dinosaur. (7) The library aims, through interaction and sensory experience, to stimulate library-goers' imaginations and curiosity, inspiring them to grab one of the library's 300,000 books and start reading.
_____ (8) A second, even more experimental example is the Salt Lake City Library, which has become one of Utah's top attractions since it opened in 2003. (9) The curved glass skin of the building dazzles visitors with views of the city and the Wasatch Mountains beyond, and a roof garden overlooks the entire Salt Lake Valley. (10) Like Seattle's library, this has won architectural awards, but unlike Seattle, it has been called the "unquietest library in America." (11) Inside, music pumps through speakers, and librarians wear "No Shhh!" buttons, although the five floors do get quieter the higher one goes. (12) Patrons can sip coffee at a café, browse a huge CD and DVD collection, surf the Internet on one of the 163 computers, stroll through an art gallery, or attend a lecture or concert in the auditorium. (13) Of course, they can also help themselves to one of the books in the library's 500,000-volume collection.
_____ (14) As information-seekers began turning to computers and the Internet, some people predicted the death of the public library, which supposedly would serve no purpose in an electronic world. (15) But that has not happened. (16) On the contrary, many city planners now think that libraries will take on a new role for busy people in the twenty-first century. (17) In fact, pioneering cities are spending vast sums to reinvent their libraries as community information centers that not only integrate the latest technology but also attract visitors with art, music, comfort, and beautiful design.
_____ (18) To achieve the goal of expanding their citizens' knowledge and literacy, savvy library planners know that, first, they must draw people inside. (19) In the case of these three libraries, the plan seems to be working. (20) Library membership at all three has risen dramatically. (21) Residents who never before set foot in a library are regulars, and after school, young people hang out and do homework. (22) As such extreme library makeovers are revealed, old perceptions of libraries as stuffy or boring shatter. (23) Wired? Enlightening? Gorgeous? Cool? (24) It might be a library.
_____ (25) One example is the new library in Seattle, Washington, which opened in 2004 to worldwide praise. (26) After studying feedback from residents, librarians, and library users of all ages, architect Rem Koolhaas created ⎯ at a cost of $165 million ⎯ a modernistic copper and glass building with interior touches of eye-popping color. (27) Employees describe it as so much fun to work in that they never miss a day. (28) Library-goers enter a huge, welcoming "living room" where they can relax, socialize, read, or connect wirelessly to the Internet. (29) Virtual guides on large monitors greet people and later pop up helpfully on screens throughout the library. (30) At the building's core, a continuous, user-friendly spiral of bookshelves holds the library's collection. (31) Patrons can get help from librarians, search for information on 132 computers, or chat online with the "virtual reference service" in a space Koolhaas calls the "mixing chamber." (32) In the teen center, young patrons can enter sound domes and blast ear-splitting music without disturbing anyone else.
This essay is a(n)

A) narrative essay.
B) illustration essay.
C) process essay.

Question 9

Instructions: The paragraphs of the following essay have been scrambled so that they are out of order. Read them and then answer the question(s) that follow.
The Warrior Queen of Jhansi
_____ (1) The British cursed her as a devil; the people of India revered her almost as a god. (2) All agreed, however, that the Indian queen, Lakshmi Bai, was a powerful and daring woman.
_____ (3) Finally, in early 1858, the British made the queen an outlaw and lay siege to Jahansi for more than two weeks. (4) The queen heroically fought for her city from a high tower where her people and the enemy could clearly see her. (5) As the city prepared for defeat, the queen, who was an expert horsewoman, fled. (6) After riding for four days, she at last formally joined the rebelling forces.
_____ (7) The queen led the defense at Gwalior, the last rebel stronghold. (8) Leading her men in hand-to-hand combat, she wore trousers, a silk blouse, and a red silk cap with a loose turban around it. (9) A pearl necklace that was one of the treasures of India hung around her neck. (10) Mortally wounded in battle, she immediately became a beloved hero of the Indian nationalist movement.
_____ (11) However, throughout India, discontent against the British grew until rebellion broke out in 1857. (12) In Jhansi, rebels took the British fort and then massacred the British women and children living in the city. (13) Though the queen did not support this bloodshed, the British held her responsible. (14) For a while in late 1857, in the absence of the British, the queen got her chance to rule. (15) Rising at 3:00 a.m., she spent her days first attending to matters of state, then riding and training with arms, and later meditating and praying.
_____ (16) Before the ruler of Jhansi died in 1853, he willed his land and title to his five-year-old son. (17) He told his young wife, Lakshmi Bai, to rule until their child came of age. (18) Despite the young queen's ability and popularity, the British declared the will illegal and seized the kingdom. (19) Lakshmi Bai swallowed the insult and remained loyal to the British.
This essay is a(n)

A) process essay.
B) narrative essay.
C) illustration essay.

Question 10

Instructions: The paragraphs of the following essay have been scrambled so that they are out of order. Read them and then answer the question(s) that follow.
The Regent Diamond
_____ (1) In 1701, the 410-carat gem was discovered in an Indian mine by a slave who risked his life to smuggle it out. (2) Slashing his leg, he stuffed the huge diamond into the wound and headed for the seacoast. (3) A shifty sea captain offered to sail him to freedom for half the value of the jewel. (4) When at sea, the captain stole the stone and threw the slave overboard. (5) He then sold the precious rock to a powerful diamond merchant.
_____ (6) Now called the Regent diamond, the fabulous stone was the most valuable French crown jewel. (7) In 1792, during the French Revolution, it disappeared, only to be found in a ditch in the middle of Paris. (8) Upon becoming emperor, Napoleon had the diamond set into the hilt of his ceremonial sword. (9) In 1887, when the last French monarchy fell and the jewel collection was auctioned, the Regent diamond was placed in the Louvre, the famous museum in Paris, where it still glitters today.
_____ (10) People have long been fascinated by huge gemstones, such as the Hope diamond, the Ruspoli sapphire, the Rajaratna ruby, and the Gachala emerald. (11) The Regent diamond is one jewel that has long been among the world's most desired.
_____ (12) Few people believed Pitt had come by the diamond honestly, so he also had trouble selling it. (13) Pitt was terrified of being robbed and murdered. (14) Whenever he carried the stone, he disguised himself and would not sleep in the same place for more than two nights. (15) If someone recognized him, he would deny that he carried the stone with him. (16) It took years, but he finally sold his diamond in 1717 for an enormous sum to the Duke of Orleans, the Regent of France.
_____ (17) The merchant had difficulty unloading the diamond because it was so large and because it was stolen. (18) He finally sold it to Robert Pitt, a young Englishman who had come to India seeking his fortune. (19) By the time this shrewd adventurer returned home, the English had nicknamed him "Diamond" Pitt and christened the stone "the Pitt."
This essay is a(n)

A) definition essay.
B) narrative essay.
C) illustration essay.

Question 11

Instructions: The paragraphs of the following essay have been scrambled so that they are out of order. Read them and then answer the question(s) that follow.
The Regent Diamond
_____ (1) In 1701, the 410-carat gem was discovered in an Indian mine by a slave who risked his life to smuggle it out. (2) Slashing his leg, he stuffed the huge diamond into the wound and headed for the seacoast. (3) A shifty sea captain offered to sail him to freedom for half the value of the jewel. (4) When at sea, the captain stole the stone and threw the slave overboard. (5) He then sold the precious rock to a powerful diamond merchant.
_____ (6) Now called the Regent diamond, the fabulous stone was the most valuable French crown jewel. (7) In 1792, during the French Revolution, it disappeared, only to be found in a ditch in the middle of Paris. (8) Upon becoming emperor, Napoleon had the diamond set into the hilt of his ceremonial sword. (9) In 1887, when the last French monarchy fell and the jewel collection was auctioned, the Regent diamond was placed in the Louvre, the famous museum in Paris, where it still glitters today.
_____ (10) People have long been fascinated by huge gemstones, such as the Hope diamond, the Ruspoli sapphire, the Rajaratna ruby, and the Gachala emerald. (11) The Regent diamond is one jewel that has long been among the world's most desired.
_____ (12) Few people believed Pitt had come by the diamond honestly, so he also had trouble selling it. (13) Pitt was terrified of being robbed and murdered. (14) Whenever he carried the stone, he disguised himself and would not sleep in the same place for more than two nights. (15) If someone recognized him, he would deny that he carried the stone with him. (16) It took years, but he finally sold his diamond in 1717 for an enormous sum to the Duke of Orleans, the Regent of France.
_____ (17) The merchant had difficulty unloading the diamond because it was so large and because it was stolen. (18) He finally sold it to Robert Pitt, a young Englishman who had come to India seeking his fortune. (19) By the time this shrewd adventurer returned home, the English had nicknamed him "Diamond" Pitt and christened the stone "the Pitt."
Part A: Select the answer that numbers the paragraphs in the order they should appear in the essay.
a. 1, 3, 5, 4, 2
b. 2, 5, 1, 4, 3
c. 4, 1, 2, 3, 5
Part B: Which paragraph in the reordered sequence begins with a transitional expression indicating this type of order?
a. paragraph 2
b. paragraph 3
c. paragraph 4
Part C: What type of order does the writer use to arrange the information in the body paragraphs?
a. time order
b. space order
c. order of importance

Question 12

Instructions: The paragraphs of the following essay have been scrambled so that they are out of order. Read them and then answer the question(s) that follow.
Libraries of the Future − Now
_____ (1) A third illustration of a library breaking the old mold, the Cerritos Public Library in New Mexico strives for mixed-media experience that reflects modern culture. (2) The first titanium-clad building in the U.S., this sleek library's golden skin changes colors with the weather. (3) Its lobby, where a 15,000-gallon saltwater aquarium reproduces a coral reef, looks more like the inside of a futuristic shopping mall than a library. (4) Video screens flash images such as movie clips, and visitors glide in space-age elevators. (5) Librarians don't sit behind desks; instead, armed with headsets and handheld computers, they greet visitors and move among them to offer assistance and guidance. (6) In the children's library, kids can project themselves onto a video screen beside a life-size replica of a T. rex dinosaur. (7) The library aims, through interaction and sensory experience, to stimulate library-goers' imaginations and curiosity, inspiring them to grab one of the library's 300,000 books and start reading.
_____ (8) A second, even more experimental example is the Salt Lake City Library, which has become one of Utah's top attractions since it opened in 2003. (9) The curved glass skin of the building dazzles visitors with views of the city and the Wasatch Mountains beyond, and a roof garden overlooks the entire Salt Lake Valley. (10) Like Seattle's library, this has won architectural awards, but unlike Seattle, it has been called the "unquietest library in America." (11) Inside, music pumps through speakers, and librarians wear "No Shhh!" buttons, although the five floors do get quieter the higher one goes. (12) Patrons can sip coffee at a café, browse a huge CD and DVD collection, surf the Internet on one of the 163 computers, stroll through an art gallery, or attend a lecture or concert in the auditorium. (13) Of course, they can also help themselves to one of the books in the library's 500,000-volume collection.
_____ (14) As information-seekers began turning to computers and the Internet, some people predicted the death of the public library, which supposedly would serve no purpose in an electronic world. (15) But that has not happened. (16) On the contrary, many city planners now think that libraries will take on a new role for busy people in the twenty-first century. (17) In fact, pioneering cities are spending vast sums to reinvent their libraries as community information centers that not only integrate the latest technology but also attract visitors with art, music, comfort, and beautiful design.
_____ (18) To achieve the goal of expanding their citizens' knowledge and literacy, savvy library planners know that, first, they must draw people inside. (19) In the case of these three libraries, the plan seems to be working. (20) Library membership at all three has risen dramatically. (21) Residents who never before set foot in a library are regulars, and after school, young people hang out and do homework. (22) As such extreme library makeovers are revealed, old perceptions of libraries as stuffy or boring shatter. (23) Wired? Enlightening? Gorgeous? Cool? (24) It might be a library.
_____ (25) One example is the new library in Seattle, Washington, which opened in 2004 to worldwide praise. (26) After studying feedback from residents, librarians, and library users of all ages, architect Rem Koolhaas created ⎯ at a cost of $165 million ⎯ a modernistic copper and glass building with interior touches of eye-popping color. (27) Employees describe it as so much fun to work in that they never miss a day. (28) Library-goers enter a huge, welcoming "living room" where they can relax, socialize, read, or connect wirelessly to the Internet. (29) Virtual guides on large monitors greet people and later pop up helpfully on screens throughout the library. (30) At the building's core, a continuous, user-friendly spiral of bookshelves holds the library's collection. (31) Patrons can get help from librarians, search for information on 132 computers, or chat online with the "virtual reference service" in a space Koolhaas calls the "mixing chamber." (32) In the teen center, young patrons can enter sound domes and blast ear-splitting music without disturbing anyone else.
How many examples does the writer use to develop the thesis statement?

A) two
B) three
C) five

Question 13

Instructions: The paragraphs of the following essay have been scrambled so that they are out of order. Read them and then answer the question(s) that follow.
Visual Memories of Arizona
_____ (1) First, was the massive 415 foot center field wall that surrounded the beauty that was the diamond. (2) Lush green grass swayed gently back in forth in the soft breeze. (3) The cloudless blue skies allowed the golden-yellow sun to beat down on us. (4) Two shattered wood bats, both from my doing, lay in the garbage can in the long crowded dugout. (5) The smell of pine tar filled the air as batters rubbed it on the bat handles for an extra grip. (6) The pitcher's mound is where I took root most of the time, staring the opposing batters down and waiting for the sign to be called. (7) This was one of the most beautiful fields I had ever played on.
_____ (8) Finally, my Grandma's cozy little house was the perfect place to come and relax after a long day of baseball. (9) Paintings that my grandma had made of fruit, vegetation, and scenery cluttered the walls all over the house. (10) Also, the granite floors and countertops brought a nice sense of style to the house, and if anyone knew my grandma, they would know she's all about style. (11) My room was small and contained all her sewing materials and art supplies. (12) The table and countertops were lined with: fresh fruit, muffins, and a platter of eggs and bacon every morning for us to eat before our long days of baseball. (13) Behind her house was one of the seven golf courses that could be found in her city. (14) My Grandma's house was the ultimate post game getaway.
_____ (15) Next, were the spectacular mountain views, the cacti and palm trees, and the animals that are native to the western area. (16) Enormous mountains bordered the highways and the diamonds that we played on. (17) Palm trees ran down both sides of the road that my grandma lived on along with a few strays that could be found by the field. (18) Green, prickly cacti were in every yard as shrubbery and were also outside of buildings and the ball diamonds. (19) We even came across a roadrunner and a jack rabbit after one of our games; however, the roadrunner didn't look anything like it did on television. (20) Arizona is probably the most spectacular state I have ever visited.
_____ (21) My trip to Arizona will stay with me for the rest of my life. (22) I will never forget all the amazing people I met or the memories I made with them. (23) The ball diamonds, beautiful scenery, and my Grandma's little house made my trip what it was. (24) Now I can only wait to see what next year's trip holds for me.
_____ (25) I recently took a trip to Arizona for a father-son baseball tournament. (26) On the plane trip there it was very crowded and noisy, mostly from the baby crying the whole way there. (27) Once we got there we could immediately feel the climate change as the heat was dry; our lips became chapped and our skin became dry. (28) My teammates were some of the best I could have ever asked for. (29) Above all, the ball diamonds, lush scenery, and my Grandma's cozy little house are the things that I remember the most.
⎯ Sam Foutch, Student
This essay is a(n)

A) process essay.
B) narrative essay.
C) illustration essay.