501 Critical Reading Questions

(Sean Pound) #1

  1. The word ostentatiousin line 4 most nearly means
    a. stubborn.
    b.youthful.
    c. showy.
    d.unadorned.
    e.popular.

  2. In lines 25–26, the phrase the trappings of grungerefers to
    a. the distorted sound of grunge music.
    b.what the grunge movement symbolized.
    c. the unattractiveness of grunge fashion.
    d.the clothing typical of the grunge movement.
    e.the popularity of grunge music.

  3. Which of the following is not associated with the grunge
    movement?
    a. Mr. Epps and the Calculations
    b.Pearl Jam
    c. Nirvana
    d.Green River
    e.White Snake

  4. Which of the following words best describes the relationship
    between grunge music and its mainstream popularity?
    a. solid
    b.contrary
    c. enduring
    d.acquiescent
    e.unprofitable

  5. In line 41, the word ephemeralmost nearly means
    a. enduring.
    b.unbelievable.
    c. a fluke.
    d.fleeting.
    e.improbable.

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