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

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Which is the best example of a vivid sensory detail?

A
“Once it chanced that I stood”
B
“If it had lasted longer”
C
“which, for a short while”
D
“It was a lake of rainbow light”
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What does "The Origin of the Robin" suggest about Ojibwa views of the parent-child relationship?

A
It suggests that parents were encouraged to allow their children liberty.
B
It suggests that children were encouraged to disagree with parents if necessary.
C
It suggests that parents’ words were held in very high regard.
D
It suggests that parents preferred that their children be independent.
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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 occur as a result of conflict.
B
Growth and change occur spontaneously.
C
Growth and change are decided by the gods.
D
Growth and change are usually predictable.
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Why is "The Origin of the Robin" considered a creation myth?

A
It is about a boy who changes into a robin.
B
It explains how the first robin came into existence.
C
It illustrates Iroquois views on honor and loyalty.
D
It describes an ancient ritual that had unexpected results.
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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?

A
that he will be clever and cunning
B
that he will be smarter than all others
C
that he will be revered and respected
D
that he will be physically strong
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Throughout "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," Edwards uses imagery in an attempt to make readers feel

A
confident that they will be saved.
B
angry at people who commit sins.
C
respectful toward God and religion.
D
fear about being sent to hell.
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Which image is used throughout "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" to provoke fear in the audience?

A
fire
B
serpents
C
arrows
D
insects
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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 not all people who sin suffer eternal damnation.
C
He suggests that individuals have no opportunity to be saved from damnation.
D
He suggests that church and state should be separated.
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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.

A
try . . . . want
B
tried . . . . wanted
C
try . . . . wanted
D
tried . . . . want
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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

A
the sculptor.
B
the date.
C
the statue.
D
the location.
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Which sentence contains a comma splice?

A
Marco rode to school on his bicycle this morning, he arrived an hour early.
B
Marco, who rode to school on his bicycle this morning, arrived an hour early.
C
Marco, who enjoys riding his bicycle to school, arrived just before the bell today.
D
Marco rode to school on his bicycle on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
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Paine most likely wrote The Crisis, Number IV in order to

A
make readers concerned and nervous about their future.
B
convince readers of the destructiveness of the British army.
C
prepare readers for the difficulty of the days that lay ahead.
D
show readers the proper qualities a general should have.
14

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

A
Marina, an excellent basketball player.
B
Marina is a fast runner and a skilled basketball player.
C
Marina, a great basketball player, scored 26 points today.
D
Marina has very strong basketball skills.
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Why is creating an outline an important step in writing a personal narrative?

A
It helps the writer decide what to write about.
B
It helps the writer brainstorm topics.
C
It helps the writer categorize different life experiences.
D
It helps the writer determine the structure of the piece.
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Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

A
Barack Obama, who won the presidential election in 2008 and was inaugurated in 2009.
B
Barack Obama won the presidential election in 2008 and was inaugurated in 2009.
C
Inaugurated in 2009, Barack Obama had won the presidential election in 2008.
D
In 2008, Barack Obama was elected, and he was inaugurated in 2009.
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Which sentence uses passive voice?

A
Dr. Gomez greeted us warmly and took X-rays.
B
We were given new toothbrushes by the hygienist.
C
Calm music played quietly in the dentist’s office.
D
We arrived early for our annual dental check-ups.
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What is the most logical way to sequence these sentences to create a logical narrative?

A
sentence 3, sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 2
B
sentence 2, sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 3
C
sentence 4, sentence 3, sentence 2, sentence 1
D
sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 2, sentence 3
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Which best describes the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?

A
The colonies are no longer loyal to Britain’s tyrannical rule.
B
The king has treated all colonists unfairly in many ways.
C
The king has failed to protect the basic rights of White male colonists.
D
White male colonists have certain rights that can never be taken away.
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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 General Howe to leave the colonies and return to Britain.
C
Paine asks the colonists to fight against General Howe and the British army.
D
Paine informs General Howe that the colonists will continue to fight for independence.
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Read the statement. Achieving independence requires sacrifice and determination. This statement is the The Crisis, Number IV ’s

A
minor premise.
B
major premise.
C
conclusion.
D
body.

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