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American Roots: From Native Traditions to the American Revolution — Test Answers

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Which best describes the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?

White male colonists have certain rights that can never be taken away.

The king has failed to protect the basic rights of White male colonists.

The king has treated all colonists unfairly in many ways.

The colonies are no longer loyal to Britain’s tyrannical rule.

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Which sentence in the paragraph is structured differently than the others?

sentence 1

sentence 2

sentence 3

sentence 4

Read the first two sentences of Mina’s personal narrative, “My First Tryout.” Student Work When I was in ninth grade, I _______ out for the lacrosse team, even though I had never played before. My older sister had been a star goalie when she was my age, and I _______ to follow in her footsteps. Fill in the blanks in order.

try . . . . want

tried . . . . want

tried . . . . wanted

try . . . . wanted

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

In 2008, Barack Obama was elected, and he was inaugurated in 2009.

Barack Obama won the presidential election in 2008 and was inaugurated in 2009.

Barack Obama, who won the presidential election in 2008 and was inaugurated in 2009.

Inaugurated in 2009, Barack Obama had won the presidential election in 2008.

Read the sentence. The famous artist and sculptor Michelangelo sculpted the statue David in Italy in the early 1500s. The best reason for the writer to revise this sentence to be in the passive voice is to emphasize

the date.

the statue.

the sculptor.

the location.

Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

Malia noted, “my class traveled to Barcelona to study architecture.”

Malia noted, “My class traveled to Barcelona to study architecture.”

Malia Noted, “My class traveled to Barcelona to study architecture.”

Malia Noted, “my class traveled to Barcelona to study architecture.”

Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

“Coach wants me to organize the team dinner,” said Derrick.

“Coach wants me to organize the team dinner,” Said Derrick.

“Coach wants me to organize the team dinner,” said derrick.

“coach wants me to organize the team dinner,” said Derrick.

Which sentence is written correctly?

Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film, “Focuses on a similar subject” to a book we are going to read.

Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film “Focuses on a similar subject” to a book we are going to read.

Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film “focuses on a similar subject,” to a book we are going to read.

Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film, “focuses on a similar subject,” to a book we are going to read.

Which sentence uses passive voice?

Dr. Gomez greeted us warmly and took X-rays.

We arrived early for our annual dental check-ups.

Calm music played quietly in the dentist’s office.

We were given new toothbrushes by the hygienist.

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

Marina, a great basketball player, scored 26 points today.

Marina has very strong basketball skills.

Marina, an excellent basketball player.

Marina is a fast runner and a skilled basketball player.

Paine most likely wrote The Crisis, Number IV in order to

show readers the proper qualities a general should have.

prepare readers for the difficulty of the days that lay ahead.

make readers concerned and nervous about their future.

convince readers of the destructiveness of the British army.

Read this excerpt from "The Origin of the Robin." His father visited him regularly every morning, to encourage him to perseverance, describing at length the honor and renown that would attend him through life if he accomplished the full term prescribed. According to this excerpt, which best describes the father’s hope for his son?

that he will be revered and respected

that he will be clever and cunning

that he will be smarter than all others

that he will be physically strong

What does "The Origin of the Robin" suggest about Ojibwa views of the parent-child relationship?

It suggests that children were encouraged to disagree with parents if necessary.

It suggests that parents preferred that their children be independent.

It suggests that parents were encouraged to allow their children liberty.

It suggests that parents’ words were held in very high regard.

Why is "The Origin of the Robin" considered a creation myth?

It illustrates Iroquois views on honor and loyalty.

It is about a boy who changes into a robin.

It explains how the first robin came into existence.

It describes an ancient ritual that had unexpected results.

Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number IV . Shall a band of ten or twelve thousand robbers, who are this day fifteen hundred or two thousand men less in strength than they were yesterday, conquer America, or subdue even a single state? The thing cannot be, unless we sit down and suffer them to do it. In this excerpt, Paine uses a rhetorical device to encourage readers to

feel anger and contempt for the British troops.

fear negative outcomes in future battles.

feel proud of American forces.

have a higher opinion of the British troops.

Read the statement. Achieving independence requires sacrifice and determination. This statement is the The Crisis, Number IV ’s

body.

minor premise.

conclusion.

major premise.

Read the quotation from The Crisis, Number IV . “It is not a field of a few acres of ground, but a cause, that we are defending, and whether we defeat the enemy in one battle, or by degrees, the consequences will be the same.” Which phrase best describes the “cause” that Paine refers to?

freedom from an oppressive government

fair treatment from the king

gaining control over more land

the strength to start a rebellion

Which is the best example of a vivid sensory detail?

“Once it chanced that I stood”

“If it had lasted longer”

“which, for a short while”

“It was a lake of rainbow light”

Which statement best describes the ways that the speakers in "A Thought on the Inestimable Blessing of Reason" and "Deliverance From Another Sore Fit" achieve contentment?

In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment by acquiring knowledge, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through religious activities.

In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through rational thought, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through religious faith.

In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through steady contemplation, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through prayer and solitude.

In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through spiritual cleanliness, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through development of faith.

Which statement best describes the rhyme scheme of "A Thought on the Inestimable Blessing of Reason"?

There is a series of consecutive rhyming couplets.

There is an absence of a clear rhyme scheme.

There are two stanzas with the rhyme scheme ABCB throughout.

There are two stanzas with the rhyme scheme ABAB throughout.

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