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English 101 Midterm Spring 2024 Directions: Shame by Dick Gregory 1. 1. The words pregnant within “pregnant with poverty” (paragraph 5) mean a. full of. b. empty of. c. sick of. d. satisfied with. 2. The word hustling in “I’d been out hustling all day” (paragraph 29) means a. learning. b. stealing. c. making friends. d. working hard. 3. Which of the following would be a good alternative title for this selection? a. Helene Tucker b. The Pain of Being Poor c. Losing a Father d. Mr. Williams and the Wino

4. Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the selection? a. Richard felt that being poor was humiliating. b. Richard liked Helene Tucker very much. c. Richard had to work hard as a child. d. The wino refused Richard’s money. 5. The teacher disliked Richard because he a. was dirty. b. liked Helene. c. was a troublemaker. d. ate paste. 6. True or false? Helene Tucker felt sorry for Richard when the teacher embarrassed him. 7. Richard had trouble concentrating and learning in school because he was a. poor and hungry. b. distracted by Helene. c. lonely. d. unable to read.

8. Gregory implies that in his youth, he a. was not intelligent. b. was proud. c. had many friends. d. and Helene became friends. 9. The author implies that a. Mr.Williams felt sorry for the wino. b. Richard’s teacher was insensitive. c. Richard liked people to feel sorry for him. d. Richard’s father was dead. 10. The author implies that a. the mackinaws were poorly made. b. Helene was a sensitive girl. c. Helene disliked Richard. d. the wino was ashamed of his poverty. Short Constructive Responses: Alex Haley -“Thank You”

11. Before Haley decides to write his loved ones, what thoughts and images to through his mind as he reflects on the meaning of Thanksgiving? What is the connection between these traditional images and what Hely finally realizes? Haley pictured the historic imagery of the Pilgrims, Indians, wild turkeys, pumpkins, and corn on the cob in his thoughts. Haley finally realized the key to his mind questing for something else is reversing the world “Thanksgiving” to the word “Giving thanks.” 12. Alex Haley was far from home when he decided to thank the important people in his life. If he had remained at home, do you think he would still have thanked these people? Why or why not? Haley would not have expressed gratitude towards the significant individuals in his life if he had remained at home, as he would have taken their efforts for granted. His ability to thank them arose from the fact that he was now alone on the ship, which prompted him to deeply contemplate how he had always accepted favors from others without expressing his gratitude. This realization was brought about by the proverbial saying, "Distance makes the heart grow fonder." The absence of the most important people in his life caused Haley to appreciate them more than ever before. 13. How does Haley feel about the three response to his thank-you letters? What conclusion about human nature does he draw from these responses? Haley draws the conclusion that human beings yearn in secret for more of their fellows to express appreciation for their efforts. 14. Haley is a world-renowned writer. Who might have influenced his decision to be a writer? What made these people such powerful roles models in his life? In general, what would you say are the qualities of a good role model? Haley had been influenced by his father to pursue a career as a writer. From a young age, his father instilled in him a deep love for books and reading. Haley's father played a significant role in his life as a parent, laying the foundation for the knowledge and wisdom that a child acquires. The attributes of an admirable

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