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AP-Style Multiple-Choice Quiz (Robert D. Putnam, “Health and Happiness”)

AP-Style Multiple Choice Quiz

Robert D. Putnam, “Health and Happiness”

After reading the selection from “Health and Happiness,” choose the best answer to each question. Click the submit button when finished. The following questions refer to paragraphs 1–6.

Question 6.11 The structure and diction of the first sentence of the passage suggests that the author is a(n)

1. The structure and diction of the first sentence of the passage suggests that the author is a(n)

cynical commentator.

fascinated observer.

biased researcher.

invested sociologist.

bemused bystander.

Question 6.12 In the first paragraph, the rhetorical function of the allusion to Émile Durkheim is primarily to

2. In the first paragraph, the rhetorical function of the allusion to Émile Durkheim is primarily to

clarify the thesis.

create suspense.

explain the origin of the study.

verify the author’s evidence.

introduce a paradox.

Question 6.13 The sentence that begins “Self-destruction is not merely a personal tragedy” (para. 1) contains an example of which of the following?

3. The sentence that begins “Self-destruction is not merely a personal tragedy” (para. 1) contains an example of which of the following?

polysyndeton

anaphora

neologism

chiasmus

euphemism

Question 6.14 In the penultimate sentence of paragraph 2, the author employs passive voice primarily as a means to

4. In the penultimate sentence of paragraph 2, the author employs passive voice primarily as a means to

arrange a parallel series.

obscure the subject.

create contrast with an active verb.

stress the end of the sentence.

suggest the impersonality of research.

Question 6.15 In the last sentence of the second paragraph, the author introduces a tone that is different from the rest of the passage in that it is

5. In the last sentence of the second paragraph, the author introduces a tone that is different from the rest of the passage in that it is

playful and colloquial.

satirical and ironic.

scholarly and detached.

anecdotal and arrogant.

wry and cynical.

Question 6.16 The overall structure of the fourth paragraph is best described as

6. The overall structure of the fourth paragraph is best described as

generalizations followed by more philosophical underpinnings.

first-person arguments followed by second-person objections.

an abstract claim followed by concrete examples.

specific observations followed by universal assertions.

statistical data followed by research processes.

Question 6.17 All of the following are mentioned as proven benefits of social connectedness EXCEPT

7. All of the following are mentioned as proven benefits of social connectedness EXCEPT

it decreases stress.

it reinforces healthy norms.

it improves medical services.

it reduces blood pressure.

it stimulates the immune system.

Question 6.18 In context, “panoply” (para. 6) can best be interpreted as

8. In context, “panoply” (para. 6) can best be interpreted as

a subversive scheme.

an extensive assortment.

an inexplicable spectacle.

an obscure declaration.

an ostentatious array.

Question 6.19 The rhetorical function of paragraph 6 is best described as

9. The rhetorical function of paragraph 6 is best described as

shifting the tone.

appealing to ethos.

begging the question.

employing symbolism.

anticipating objections.

Question 6.20 The author’s tone at the end of paragraph 6 is primarily one of

10. The author’s tone at the end of paragraph 6 is primarily one of

indifference.

profundity.

objectivity.

urgency.

excitement.