Time flies so quickly. Two years ago Lee did her Y10, T2 exam.
It can be found here. Now it is time to record Fox's exam. I'll follow the same format as before- state the question, followed by the answer. All spelling errors are mine.
I'll reflect a little on this one- he did well on a few of the questions but overall, the entire week of the exams were difficult because he didn't want to actually put any effort into the exam answers. He chose to answer the ones he knew a definite answer to first (no surprise there; I do the same thing). Some he had intended leaving blank but I do not allow blank answers.
I am wondering if I've packed more readings in without the necessary time to reflect on those readings. Some questions he was confusing an event or person with another. He would say he didn't know how to answer the question because he could only remember a different account, but on relaying the account to me verbally, it was discovered he was indeed familiar with the account in question.
Things to work on for Term 3, and also into his senior year: Government, Math, Foreign Language.
Bible-
1. Discuss what is meant by sin's dominion ended, crucifying sin, perseverance, or glorification in terms of the Christian life. Use Scripture references.
A- Crucifying sin is putting sin away from our life. You are dead to sin, and you actively avoid sin. Romans 12:1-2 are good verses on what we are to do.
2. "Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind." Tell about this promise. Where is this found in the Bible?
A- {missed this one on the actual exam but covered it in an outside class so I don't have a written response to record}
3. Describe Jeremiah's calling.
A- Jeremiah was called to be a prophet right before Judah was captured by Babylon.
Composition-
1. Tell about John Keats, Charles Dickens, or Alfred Tennyson.
A- Charles Dickens was poor, and he only just managed to go to school. While there, he saw a house on hill. He decided that one day he would live there. He grew up, and somewhere along the way he started writing. Dickens moved to London, got married, wrote some books. There, his fame grew, and he he got enough money to move into the house on the hill. Once there, he began going around and doing readings of his works. Its success killed him. He overworked himself and by time he was convinced to rest, it was too late.
2. Narrate an episode from Moby Dick.
A- Ishmael is trying to find a place to stay for the night, but the inns are all full. He arrives at a last hotel, but it is full as well. However, the owner offers to let Ishmael double up with someone else. Ishmael, after trying to figure something else out, agrees to double up. He gets to the room, and it is empty. He goes to bed. Late in the night he is awakened by the door opening. A huge, bulking, tattooed covered savage enters the room. Ishmael pretends to be asleep. The savage, Queeoq, is slightly surprised to see someone in his bed, but he climbs in and goes to sleep, much to Ishmael's dismay. The two go on to become fast friends, until Queeoq dies.
3. Share from memory, the outline for the informative speech you gave on comic books.
A- Comic Books: What's the Point?
Thesis- Comic books are not only forms of entertainment, but also a mirror of culture.
Body point #1- History of the modern comic book, and the superhero.
Body point #2- Comics addressing the world, with Stan Lee.
Body point #3- Comics on the screen, and why.
Conclusion.
4. Write the final draft for the essay, "C. S. Lewis's Introduction to Athanaseus's 'On the Incarnation.'" (This is a paraphrase of the original essay.)
A- Most people feel unable to read classic books when supposed 'simpler' interpretations exist. This is often wrong, as many of the modern books are more complicated and dry, whereas the old are written with clear, firsthand knowledge.
This misconception is in every subject, but runs rampant in theology. More people seem to read modern books rather than classic. If you could read old or new, go with the old. One reason is, the old books are tried and proven. New are not. Also, to get the simple standards of the Christian life, we must look to the old. If you can't read just the old, maker sure to balance it.
Each age has different views, and to correct the mistakes, books must be there. Many modern books, even when two sides argue opposite points, are built on the same assumptions. Reading modern books will weaken our guard against that. While there is no 'magic' in old books, they help us see the false. While there is varied divisions of Christendom, the 'mere Christianity' has lasted the ages, positive, self-consistent, and inexhaustible.
The following is a good translation of a good book. In it is the often misread sentence, "Which faith, except every one do keep whole and undefiled, without doubt he shall perish everlastingly.' The key word is 'keep,' referring to people who have accepted Christ, but have gone away from Christian modes of thought. Athanasius, the author, stood for 'whole and undefiled' Trinitarian doctrine. One may read this book, De Incarnation, with little Greek. Only a master could write so deeply, yet so simply. The whole book is filled with confidence. Unfortunately, we don't look at the courage of martyrs the same way as Athanasium but he is not to blame.
This translation, when compared to the original, still has the same wit and talent, from the very first page.
History-
1. Tell what you know about he Missouri Compromise.
A- I do not remember this.
2. Tell what you know about the Battle of Gettysburg.
A- The Battle of Gettysburg was major conflict during the Civil War. It began when an infantry unit of the North encountered a larger Southern militia, just as they entered Gettysburg. The North repelled the South for most of the day, holding long enough for reinforcements to arrive. When they did, the South fell back, and that was the end of the fighting that day. Through the evening and night, both sides amassed a majority of their forces that were to fight the following days.
The North, having uphill ground, made a line. They purposefully set Chamberlain, the man in charge of the unit that had fought the entire day prior, in a pot that was very unlikely to attack. It got attacked. The entire day was spent repelling Southern charges. By the end of his battle, he had lost over half of his remaining men, and his troops were forced to scrounge for ammo off the dead. Elsewhere, on the South side, Lee was tired of fighting a defensive war, and he ordered another charge right oat the main force of the North. This charge was led by Pickett, and has been remembered as Pickett's charge. Pretty much everyone who went on that charged rolled back down. Pickett himself was killed, along with all his captains. That concludes the second day.
On the third and final day of the conflict, Longstreet from the South, after an argument with Lee, was told to go around the line, and destroy the enemy supply lines. He went the exact path that Lee had told him, despite the difficulty, and there being a quicker path, more out of stubbornness than obedience. This led to them not arriving at the supply lines in time, and they ended up just having to go back. Meanwhile, Chamberlain held off even more charges, and his troops ran out of ammo. Chamberlain ordered a charge, and with less than 300 men captured over 2000. The charge surprised the South, because the North didn't do charges. The South was defeated again, and this time Lee ordered a full retreat. Thus ended the Battle of Gettysburg.
3. Give an account of John Quincy Adams' opinions of slavery.
A- John Quincy Adams' opinion on slavery was that it was unconstitutional. This being said, he was not an abolitionist. He himself did present many abolitionist petitions, but he never expressed an extreme opinion either way.
4. Describe the interaction of Lincoln and another figure prominent during his political career.
A- Abraham Lincoln first heard of Karl Marx through the New York Tribune. Marx was a writer for it for a while. When Lincoln was first made president, Marx had a low opinion of him. Still, he did constantly tell him to end slavery in the US. When the Civil War broke out, he repeatedly told Lincoln to end slavery. When Lincoln did, Marx said, "finally!" The two were not really friends, more of valued the others opinion. [valued each other's opinion?]
5. Give a character sketch of Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln, or Stephen Douglass.
A- Abraham Lincoln was over six feet tall, thin. He had crazy hair, and a beard later in life. He was a lawyer, US Senator, and President. When he was President, he led the country through the Civil War. He was a generally patient person, and he liked to joke. Lincoln was the first US President to be assassinated.
Geography-
1. Use Seterra, and choose India, with mom looking on. Completed.
2. Tell what you know about India.
A- India is a country in southwest Asia. It is a fairly large country, and it has varying land features. The northwest is a desert. The North is mountainous and wet. The middle area is forest, and it floods often during monsoon season. India is mostly Muslim, and this is reflected in the vast number of temples that are all across the country. Some of the tallest mountains in the world are in India, and Mt. Everest is on the China border. India is famous for its spices, and colorful clothes.
3. Describe the "great American desert," or prairie.
A- The prairie of America is dry, brown, and slightly hilly. There are some shrubs, but they always are dry and prickly. There are a few streams and rivers, but rarely. Sometimes there are tumbleweeds. The prairie is actually fairly accurately portrayed in movies and books.
4. Detail some "scenes at Fort Laramie," or at the camp.
A- The Fort was square, and there were Indians everywhere. There was one gate, and it was closed at night. There were large stables, and the majority of the fort was living quarters. There was also a cellar and dining hall. The buildings were dirt and stone, same with the wall, there not being many trees nearby.
Science-
1. Give an account of Koch's studies with cholera or Pasteur's contribution to science.
A- Pasteur helped make vaccines for animals and people. He also found a way to make milk safer to drink.
2. "It is not possible to predict exactly what will happen in any circumstance." Explain.
A- Even when you have seemingly the same circumstances there could be some variables. This will alter the results of things. Since we do not know everything, we can only guess with 99% certainty how events will play out.
3. Describe an experiment from Secrets of the Universe.
A- The experiment I'm going to describe is for splitting water into oxygen and hydrogen. You'll need wire, a tall cup, two pencils, and a D-battery*. Fill the glass with water. Sharpen both edges of the pencils. Set the D-Battery near the glass of water. Use the wire and wrap one end on the + nub. Connect that wire to one of the pencil tips. Repeat for the - side. Insert pencils into glass. Soon, bubbles will appear on the end of the pencil. That is oxygen or hydrogen. Note: use a fresh battery.
*Might've been a 9-volt instead.
4. Tell what you know about Ohm's Law and Juoles' Law.
A- I don't know what Ohm's Law or Joules' Law are.
5. Complete the lesson quiz for Physics 101.
Completed.
Citizenship, Government, Worldview-
1. Give the substance of the speech of Aemilius on the death of his two sons.
A- Aemilius' speech was a pessimistic, fate's a jerk, kind of speech. The main point of the speech was: I had good fortune, only natural some really awful thing happened to me.
2. Describe the behavior of Perseus after the Battle of Pydna.
A- After Perseus was defeated, he ran back to his castle. He gathered his family and attempted to escape by night, but they got captured. Perseus was a coward, and snively. He begged for his life.
3. Tell about the Electoral College.
A- I don't know what the electoral college really is. There never was a basic definition in any of my readings.
4. What is 'lawful plunder'? Give some examples.
A- Lawful plunder is when the government passes laws to take things from one person to give to another, without the consent of the original owner. An example would be Obamacare. Taking money from the working class so people who are not earning enough for healthcare get it.
5. What is fortitude? Give some examples.
A- Fortitude is staying strong in something. I do not recall any examples in Ourselves. I know there were some, though.
6. How many races are there? Why does our belief in the answer to this question matter?
A- There is only one race. The Human Race. The Christian belief answers this question because we believe that all men (and women) are descendants of Adam and Eve. This is important because we know that God created man.
Math-
Same as at AO's Y10, T2 exam.
He got all but the last one correct.
German-
He described our cat in German, and read "Die kleine Raupe Nimmersatt"
Picture Study-
Describe a picture from this term's artist.
A- I don't remember what the picture was called, but it was by Tanner. The painting depicted two people praying over a meal. The one on the right is a boy, and he is wearing a vest over a shirt. The man on the left is elderly, and he is wearing similar attire. On the table between them are bowls and utensils, but at a glance you don't see any food. If you look by the elderly man's left arm, there appears to be some bread behind it. The walls are dark, and there is a window behind the man, and it has curtains.
Recitation-
Recite James 1-2:20, or the Blind Man scene.
He recited the Blind Man scene from our church's upcoming Easter cantata.
