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Read the excerpt from "On Liberty and Slavery.” Oh, Liberty! thou golden prize, So often sought by blood— We crave thy sacred sun to rise, The gift of nature’s God! Bid Slavery hide her haggard face, And barbarism fly: I scorn to see the sad disgrace In which enslaved I lie. Dear Liberty! upon thy breast, I languish to respire; And like the Swan upon her nest, I’d to thy smiles retire. Oh, blest asylum—heavenly balm! Unto thy boughs I flee— And in thy shades the storm shall calm, With songs of Liberty! What does this excerpt express about the experience of freedom?

A
People can lose hope when they have no freedom.
B
Freedom is a human right every person deserves.
C
Freedom can only be achieved in certain locations.
D
The meaning of freedom differs among people.
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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 select his words very carefully.
B
They emphasize the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) is going to create a mood of great sorrow.
C
They emphasize the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) is going to speak candidly from the heart.
D
They emphasize the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) is going to choose words that elicit guilt.
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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 suggesting that listeners should feel sympathy for her because she has suffered through extreme hardship.
B
Truth is implying that all of her listeners have experienced similar pain and can relate to her struggle.
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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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
Tradition is valuable and should be preserved at all possible costs.
C
Nature is sacred and all humans should treat it with the utmost respect.
D
All humans are part of the same world and should be treated as equals.
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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 can never lessen the pain suffered by Indigenous peoples.
B
The government has made many false promises to Indigenous peoples.
C
The government has not even been willing to listen to Indigenous peoples.
D
The government has misunderstood the wishes of Indigenous peoples.
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What is historically significant about this 1879 speech by Chief Joseph?

A
It is a subtle and polite attempt to make peace with those who work for the government.
B
It is a detailed description of the conflict between White settlers and Indigenous people.
C
It is an adamant demand of requirements issued by Indigenous people to White settlers.
D
It is a direct and eloquent plea delivered in Washington for the equal treatment of all Indigenous people.
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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
Too many misinterpretations have been made; too many misunderstandings have come up between the white men and the Indians.
B
Good words do not last long unless they amount to something.
C
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.
D
I only ask of the Government to be treated as all other men are treated.
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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 an interaction between government officials and Chief Joseph.
C
It describes in detail the spiritual belief system of the chief and his people.
D
It discusses the unequal treatment of Indigenous people by the US government.
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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
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.
C
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.
D
I see men of my own race treated as outlaws and driven from country to country, or shot down like animals.
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Which of the following quotations by Huck’s father in chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is an example of irony?

A
"Starchy clothes—very. You think you're a good deal of a big-bug, DON'T you?"
B
“You're educated, too, they say—can read and write. You think you're better'n your father, now, don't you, because he can’t?”
C
“And looky here—you drop that school, you hear? I'll learn people to bring up a boy to put on airs over his own father and let on to be better'n what HE is.”
D
"All right. I'll ask him; and I'll make him pungle, too, or I'll know the reason why.
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Read the excerpt from chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn . "It's so. You can do it. I had my doubts when you told me. Now looky here; you stop that putting on frills. I won't have it. I'll lay for you, my smarty; and if I catch you about that school I'll tan you good. First you know you'll get religion, too. I never see such a son." What do these words by Huck’s father reveal about his character?

A
He does not believe that Huck will succeed academically.
B
He wants Huck to have a better life than he himself had.
C
He feels that religion is the only subject worthy of study.
D
He believes that education will make Huck feel superior.
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Which statement most accurately describes the satire that exists within chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn ?

A
Twain is satirizing society’s dishonesty by having Huck hide his money to appear as though he is too selfish to share with his own father.
B
Twain is satirizing society’s disrespect by characterizing Huck as someone who is so rude that he cannot even treat his father with respect.
C
Twain is satirizing society’s greed by having Huck’s father return under the pretense of caring for Huck when all he really wants is money.
D
Twain is satirizing society’s ingratitude by characterizing Huck as someone too selfish to appreciate anything his father has ever done for him.
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What is the chief claim of "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”

A
Black people deserve equal treatment and status in the United States.
B
The tradition of slavery in the United States has harmed the Black population.
C
Black people are deserving of more respect.
D
Slavery is unconstitutional, and it should be abolished.
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How does "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” relate to the Declaration of Independence?

A
Douglass’s speech objects to several points made within the Declaration of Independence.
B
Douglass’s speech proclaims that the treatment of Black people directly contradicts the Declaration of Independence.
C
Douglass’s speech quotes the Declaration of Independence liberally and uses it to support every claim.
D
Douglass’s speech served as the basis for the Declaration of Independence, which was written soon after his speech was given.
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Read "Like Brothers We Meet” and "Elegy for the Native Guards.” What do the poems have in common?

A
Both focus on the struggle for equality by highlighting inequalities between people.
B
Both focus on the human capacity for violence by describing what happens in war.
C
Both focus on the sufferings of war by depicting the death that is created.
D
Both focus on the importance of family by showing loving family reunions.
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Read "Like Brothers We Meet” and "Elegy for the Native Guards.” How do these poems address the sufferings of war differently?

A
Horton’s poem expresses how war unites people over shared experiences, while Trethewey’s poem expresses how war creates separation.
B
Horton’s poem describes how soldiers fight wars with their families, while Trethewey’s poem describes how war makes people strangers.
C
Horton’s poem suggests that sufferings will come to an end, while Trethewey’s poem suggests how they last beyond the war’s end.
D
Horton’s poem emphasizes that the sufferings of war are physical, while Trethewey’s poem emphasizes that the sufferings are deeply psychological.
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Read "One Generation Passeth Away and Another Cometh.” What does this poem express about the search for meaning?

A
Because life can be incredibly painful, it is difficult to find its real meaning.
B
The legacy of someone who has died is what they have left behind.
C
Everybody ends up in the same situation after they have lived on Earth.
D
Because life is fleeting, people must find a way to make an impact on the world.
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During a formal discussion, what is an effective way to demonstrate understanding of another participant’s viewpoint?

A
Take notes while others are speaking.
B
Respond by stating a different idea.
C
Use prior knowledge to make a connection.
D
Question the supporting data used to make the point.
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Read the scenario about a formal discussion. When he presents his point of view in a group discussion, Will is knowledgeable, acknowledges other viewpoints, and answers questions fully. However, he uses many slang terms and idioms when he speaks. Which skill should Will improve to become more effective at participating in a formal discussion?

A
being prepared to speak on the topic
B
explaining his point of view to others
C
using language appropriate for the topic
D
supporting a point of view with facts
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Kendrick and his classmates are having a formal discussion about strategies to encourage voting. Which statement best suggests that Kendrick has come to the discussion prepared to share his opinions about how to inspire more people to vote?

A
Kendrick offers passionate opinions to support his viewpoint.
B
Kendrick agrees with many statements that other participants make.
C
Kendrick mostly relies on personal knowledge from his experiences.
D
Kendrick has brought written suggestions based on online research.

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