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

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In paragraph six of "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," what does Edwards suggest about spiritual reform?

A
He suggests that good works alone will not save a person from damnation.
B
He suggests that individuals have no opportunity to be saved from damnation.
C
He suggests that not all people who sin suffer eternal damnation.
D
He suggests that church and state should be separated.
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Which is the best summary of the final paragraph of The Crisis, Number IV ?

A
Paine informs the colonists that they must sacrifice in order to attain freedom.
B
Paine asks the colonists to fight against General Howe and the British army.
C
Paine informs General Howe that the colonists will continue to fight for independence.
D
Paine asks General Howe to leave the colonies and return to Britain.
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Based on "The Origin of the Robin," which statement best illustrates the Ojibwa view on an individual's growth and change?

A
Growth and change are decided by the gods.
B
Growth and change are usually predictable.
C
Growth and change occur as a result of conflict.
D
Growth and change occur spontaneously.
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Why is "The Origin of the Robin" considered a creation myth?

A
It describes an ancient ritual that had unexpected results.
B
It is about a boy who changes into a robin.
C
It illustrates Iroquois views on honor and loyalty.
D
It explains how the first robin came into existence.
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What does "The Origin of the Robin" suggest about Ojibwa views of the parent-child relationship?

A
It suggests that children were encouraged to disagree with parents if necessary.
B
It suggests that parents’ words were held in very high regard.
C
It suggests that parents preferred that their children be independent.
D
It suggests that parents were encouraged to allow their children liberty.
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When selecting a fiction text, how do the characters factor into the selection process?

A
Readers should choose texts with dynamic characters they find interesting.
B
Readers should choose texts with characters who remind them of characters from other books.
C
Readers should choose texts that have characters who use challenging vocabulary.
D
Readers should choose texts that have characters who remind them of current events.
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Which text would be the most credible resource on this topic? Roquan is looking to buy new safety equipment for a chemistry lab. He wants to make sure the equipment has high safety ratings.

A
a blog post of a high school student that talks about lab safety equipment
B
the website of a company that sells lab safety equipment
C
the results of a study on lab safety equipment conducted by scientists
D
an advertisement for lab safety equipment
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Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

A
Marina, a great basketball player, scored 26 points today.
B
Marina, an excellent basketball player.
C
Marina has very strong basketball skills.
D
Marina is a fast runner and a skilled basketball player.
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Kylie is reading Treasure Island . Read the excerpt from the novel. He was a very silent man by custom. All day he hung round the cove or upon the cliffs with a brass telescope; all evening he sat in a corner of the parlour next the fire. . . . Mostly he would not speak when spoken to, only look up sudden and fierce and blow through his nose like a fog-horn; and we and the people who came about our house soon learned to let him be. What personal connection is Kylie most likely to make?

A
This character’s situation touches on the issue of how people are wrongly excluded.
B
This character reminds me of what it felt like when I did not want to talk to anyone.
C
This character is similar to the man in the book I recently read, because he is quiet.
D
This character reminds me of my friend who likes being the center of attention.
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Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

A
Barack Obama won the presidential election in 2008 and was inaugurated in 2009.
B
In 2008, Barack Obama was elected, and he was inaugurated in 2009.
C
Inaugurated in 2009, Barack Obama had won the presidential election in 2008.
D
Barack Obama, who won the presidential election in 2008 and was inaugurated in 2009.
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Based on this information, which text would a person most likely recommend to Lupe? Lupe is selecting a fiction text for personal enjoyment. She is in eleventh grade and reads at an advanced level; she enjoys realistic fiction from historical periods. She likes learning about new cultures and different times throughout history.

A
a book about the growth of the tourism industry in modern India
B
a book about Indian presidents since 2000 and their impacts on the country’s economy
C
a novel about a woman’s life during the Indian independence movement in the early 1900s
D
a novel about a young child whose family moves from India to the US
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Jackson is reading a fiction text in which the main character helps raise money to help the music program survive at his high school. Which current event is most likely relevant to the text and best for a connection?

A
A local business donates money to replace aging instruments for a school band.
B
A high school choir holds a car wash to raise money for elementary music programs.
C
Members of a high school band visit a nursing home to perform a free concert.
D
An area high school marching band takes first place in the state band competition.
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Which sentence contains a comma splice?

A
Marco, who rode to school on his bicycle this morning, arrived an hour early.
B
Marco rode to school on his bicycle on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
C
Marco rode to school on his bicycle this morning, he arrived an hour early.
D
Marco, who enjoys riding his bicycle to school, arrived just before the bell today.
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Read the excerpt from the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence. "And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor." Why does Jefferson conclude with this statement?

A
to influence other nations in their own struggles for independence
B
to soften the impact of this document so that more readers agree with it
C
to show colonial support for the document and the willingness to fight for independence
D
to leave an opening for future negotiations with the British
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Which best describes the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?

A
The king has failed to protect the basic rights of White male colonists.
B
The colonies are no longer loyal to Britain’s tyrannical rule.
C
The king has treated all colonists unfairly in many ways.
D
White male colonists have certain rights that can never be taken away.

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