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How are the themes of "The Colored Soldiers" and "War Is Kind" similar?

A
Both poems acknowledge that war is painful and causes suffering.
B
Both poems suggest that order can be created out of chaos.
C
Both poems imply that sacrifices bring rewards.
D
Both poems convey the idea that evil will overcome attempts at goodness.
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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 emphasize the harshness of the scenes the speaker describes.
B
These lines suggest that people who suffer from war are overreacting.
C
These lines illustrate the fact that people react very differently to suffering.
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” implies that war can be a unifying force, while “The Colored Soldiers” implies that war is exclusively a dividing force.
B
“War Is Kind” suggests the certainty of war’s injustice, while “The Colored Soldiers” suggests that war can have positive outcomes.
C
“War Is Kind” presents a romantic view of war, while “The Colored Soldiers” presents a more realistic view of war.
D
“War Is Kind” focuses on the individual against nature, while “The Colored Soldiers” focuses on the individual against self.
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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 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 demonstrating that all women in the US have faced the same struggle that she has.
C
Truth is testifying that women deserve equal rights because they can be as physically capable as men.
D
Truth is suggesting that listeners should feel sympathy for her because she has suffered through extreme hardship.
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Which best describes the narration in chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn ?

A
Huck narrates the story, which helps readers understand his point of view and his inner thoughts.
B
Huck’s father narrates the story, which makes it difficult for the reader to grasp Huck’s inner thoughts and feelings.
C
The story is narrated by the “widow,” which helps the reader see Huck as an immature child.
D
The story is told in the third person, which creates a sense of detachment between the reader and the characters.
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Read the quotation from chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , in which Huck’s father is speaking to him. "Don't you give me none o' your lip," says he. "You've put on considerable many frills since I been away. . . 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? . . . Who told you you might meddle with such hifalut'n foolishness, hey?—who told you you could?" Based on the excerpt, which is the most reasonable plot prediction?

A
Huck’s father will admit that he is jealous of this son.
B
Huck’s father will apologize for insulting his son.
C
Huck and his father will have a friendly conversation.
D
Huck and his father will engage in an altercation.
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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 ingratitude by characterizing Huck as someone too selfish to appreciate anything his father has ever done for him.
B
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.
C
Twain is satirizing society’s disrespect by characterizing Huck as someone who is so rude that he cannot even treat his father with respect.
D
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.
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Read the quotation from chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , in which Huck is discussing his father. I HAD shut the door to. Then I turned around and there he was. I used to be scared of him all the time, . . . I reckoned I was scared now, too; but in a minute I see I was mistaken—that is, after the first jolt, as you may say, when my breath sort of hitched, he being so unexpected; but right away after I see I warn't scared of him worth bothring about. Based on the excerpt, which is the most reasonable plot prediction?

A
Huck will once again start fearing his father.
B
Huck will confidently face his father.
C
Huck will refuse to speak to his father.
D
Huck will be forced to make a choice about his father.
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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 believes that education will make Huck feel superior.
B
He wants Huck to have a better life than he himself had.
C
He does not believe that Huck will succeed academically.
D
He feels that religion is the only subject worthy of study.
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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
The meaning of freedom differs among people.
B
People can lose hope when they have no freedom.
C
Freedom can only be achieved in certain locations.
D
Freedom is a human right every person deserves.
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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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Which best describes the historical context of the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph?

A
It describes in detail the spiritual belief system of the chief and his people.
B
It describes an interaction between government officials and Chief Joseph.
C
It discusses the unequal treatment of Indigenous people by the US government.
D
It discusses the speaker’s personal discussions with other chiefs.
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Which excerpt from the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph is the best example of pathos?

A
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.
B
I see men of my own race treated as outlaws and driven from country to country, or shot down like animals.
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
Give them all an even chance to live and grow. All men were made by the same Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers.
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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
Nature is sacred and all humans should treat it with the utmost respect.
B
Family is vital to survival and extends well beyond tribal boundaries.
C
All humans are part of the same world and should be treated as equals.
D
Tradition is valuable and should be preserved at all possible costs.
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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
I only ask of the Government to be treated as all other men are treated.
B
Too many misinterpretations have been made; too many misunderstandings have come up between the white men and the Indians.
C
Good words do not last long unless they amount to something.
D
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.
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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 has made many false promises to Indigenous peoples.
C
The government can never lessen the pain suffered by Indigenous peoples.
D
The government has not even been willing to listen to Indigenous peoples.
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What is historically significant about this 1879 speech by Chief Joseph?

A
It is an adamant demand of requirements issued by Indigenous people to White settlers.
B
It is a subtle and polite attempt to make peace with those who work for the government.
C
It is a detailed description of the conflict between White settlers and Indigenous people.
D
It is a direct and eloquent plea delivered in Washington for the equal treatment of all Indigenous people.
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Read the sentence. Mark Twain is a pseudonym for the writer’s legal name, Samuel L. Clemens. Based on the prefix, pseudo- , what does the word “pseudonym” mean?

A
fake name
B
given name
C
legal name
D
real name
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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
supporting a point of view with facts
D
using language appropriate for the topic

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