American and Everyday Heroes — Test

Question 1

Which excerpt from the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph is the best example of pathos?

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I see men of my own race treated as outlaws and driven from country to country, or shot down like animals.

Question 2

Read the sentence. Every time my aunt comes to visit, she tells us an anecdote about her childhood, such as the time when she dressed her dog in her baby doll’s clothes. What does the word anecdote mean?

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a short, amusing story

Question 3

Read the sentence. My mom was optimistic that the camping trip would go well, but my dad was doubtful that we would have nice weather and enough supplies. Based on the antonym context clue, what does the word optimistic mean?

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hopeful

Question 4

The author of “A Poem for My Librarian, Mrs. Long” most likely includes allusions to specific writers and books because she wants to

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emphasize the memorable role that books played in the speaker’s childhood.

Question 5

Which excerpt from "Raymond's Run” best shows that Squeaky is protective of her brother?

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But now, if anybody has anything to say to Raymond, anything to say about his big head, they have to come by me.

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