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In the poem "War Is Kind," which best describes the effect of the repetition of the lines “Do not weep. War is kind”?

A
These lines suggest that people who suffer from war are overreacting.
B
These lines illustrate the fact that people react very differently to suffering.
C
These lines emphasize the harshness of the scenes the speaker describes.
D
These lines highlight the idea that war is not as brutal as people think.
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How are the themes of "The Colored Soldiers" and "War Is Kind" different?

A
“War Is Kind” suggests the certainty of war’s injustice, while “The Colored Soldiers” suggests that war can have positive outcomes.
B
“War Is Kind” presents a romantic view of war, while “The Colored Soldiers” presents a more realistic view of war.
C
“War Is Kind” focuses on the individual against nature, while “The Colored Soldiers” focuses on the individual against self.
D
“War Is Kind” implies that war can be a unifying force, while “The Colored Soldiers” implies that war is exclusively a dividing force.
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How are the themes of "The Colored Soldiers" and "War Is Kind" similar?

A
Both poems imply that sacrifices bring rewards.
B
Both poems convey the idea that evil will overcome attempts at goodness.
C
Both poems suggest that order can be created out of chaos.
D
Both poems acknowledge that war is painful and causes suffering.
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Read the quotation from "Ain't I a Woman?" Look at me! Look at my arm! I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! And ain’t I a woman? Why is this quotation an example of ethos?

A
Truth is implying that all of her listeners have experienced similar pain and can relate to her struggle.
B
Truth is suggesting that listeners should feel sympathy for her because she has suffered through extreme hardship.
C
Truth is testifying that women deserve equal rights because they can be as physically capable as men.
D
Truth is demonstrating that all women in the US have faced the same struggle that she has.
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Which best describes the historical context of the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph?

A
It discusses the speaker’s personal discussions with other chiefs.
B
It describes in detail the spiritual belief system of the chief and his people.
C
It discusses the unequal treatment of Indigenous people by the US government.
D
It describes an interaction between government officials and Chief Joseph.
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What central idea about the government of the United States is expressed in the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph?

A
The government has misunderstood the wishes of Indigenous peoples.
B
The government can never lessen the pain suffered by Indigenous peoples.
C
The government has not even been willing to listen to Indigenous peoples.
D
The government has made many false promises to Indigenous peoples.
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Read the quotation from the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph. Whenever the white man treats the Indian as they treat each other then we shall have no more wars. We shall be all alike—brothers of one father and mother, with one sky above us and one country around us and one government for all. Which cultural view is most clearly expressed in this quote?

A
Family is vital to survival and extends well beyond tribal boundaries.
B
All humans are part of the same world and should be treated as equals.
C
Tradition is valuable and should be preserved at all possible costs.
D
Nature is sacred and all humans should treat it with the utmost respect.
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Which excerpt from the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph is the best example of pathos?

A
Give them all an even chance to live and grow. All men were made by the same Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers.
B
I see men of my own race treated as outlaws and driven from country to country, or shot down like animals.
C
At last I was granted permission to come to Washington and bring my friend Yellow Bull and our interpreter with me. I am glad I came.
D
We shall be all alike -- brothers of one father and mother, with one sky above us and one country around us and one government for all.
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What is historically significant about this 1879 speech by Chief Joseph?

A
It is a direct and eloquent plea delivered in Washington for the equal treatment of all Indigenous people.
B
It is a detailed description of the conflict between White settlers and Indigenous people.
C
It is a subtle and polite attempt to make peace with those who work for the government.
D
It is an adamant demand of requirements issued by Indigenous people to White settlers.
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Which sentence from the passage supports the claim in the 1879 speech by Chief Joseph that actions speak louder than words?

A
Good words do not last long unless they amount to something.
B
I hope no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people.
C
I only ask of the Government to be treated as all other men are treated.
D
Too many misinterpretations have been made; too many misunderstandings have come up between the white men and the Indians.
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Which excerpt from "My Heart Is Bursting" most contributes to the cultural view that freedom is essential to happiness?

A
I moved away from those disposed for war, and I also came along to see you.
B
We have been waiting here a long time to see you and are getting tired.
C
I love to roam over the prairies. There I feel free and happy, but when we settle down we grow pale and die.
D
These soldiers cut down my timber; they kill my buffalo; and when I see that, my heart feels like bursting; I feel sorry. I have spoken.
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Read the excerpt from the speech "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." I believe much trouble and blood would be saved if we opened our hearts more. I will tell you in my way how the Indian sees things. The white man has more words to tell you how they look to him, but it does not require many words to speak the truth. How do the underlined words impact the tone of Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph)’s speech?

A
They emphasize the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) is going to choose words that elicit guilt.
B
They emphasize the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) is going to speak candidly from the heart.
C
They emphasize the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) is going to select his words very carefully.
D
They emphasize the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) is going to create a mood of great sorrow.
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Read the sentence. We rode our bikes to meet them at the lake. Which part of the sentence is the subjective pronoun?

A
our
B
at
C
we
D
them
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Read the sentence. _________ wanted to do my homework alone. Which best fits in the blank?

A
They
B
We
C
She
D
I
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Which is the best definition of a primary source document?

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A source that contains a wide range of information on a topic.
B
A source that consists of original material, such as an interview.
C
A source that helps the researcher better understand a topic.
D
A source that helps the researcher answer a research question.
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Read the quotation by Sojourner Truth. I am glad to see that men are getting their rights, but I want women to get theirs, and while the water is stirring, I will step into the pool. Which best describes the syntax in this quotation?

A
Truth uses simple syntax to express the idea she will participate in the fight for equality.
B
Truth uses simple syntax to describe how she will help women gain equal rights.
C
Truth uses complex syntax to express the idea she will participate in the fight for equality.
D
Truth uses complex syntax to describe how she will help women gain equal rights.
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Read the sentence. At the performance tonight, I am going to perform a jazz piece that I choreographed ______! Which best fits in the blank?

A
ourselves
B
herself
C
themselves
D
myself
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Which is the best place to find reference sources for a scholarly essay?

A
a tabloid
B
the library
C
word of mouth
D
an amateur on the subject
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Kenya is using the Internet to research the history of rock music in the United States. Which is the best way she can determine whether the sites she finds are reliable sources?

A
She can check if the sites provide information that relates to her topic.
B
She can check if the sites contain information she agrees with.
C
She can check if the sites have .gov, .org, or .edu URLs.
D
She can check if the sites include statistics and charts.
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What is the chief claim of "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”

A
Black people are deserving of more respect.
B
Black people deserve equal treatment and status in the United States.
C
Slavery is unconstitutional, and it should be abolished.
D
The tradition of slavery in the United States has harmed the Black population.

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