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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?

A
The colonies are no longer loyal to Britain’s tyrannical rule.
B
White male colonists have certain rights that can never be taken away.
C
The king has failed to protect the basic rights of White male colonists.
D
The king has treated all colonists unfairly in many ways.
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Based on the table, what is the most likely definition of the root flu ?

A
capable
B
flow
C
water
D
area
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Which statement best describes the rhyme scheme of "A Thought on the Inestimable Blessing of Reason"?

A
There are two stanzas with the rhyme scheme ABAB throughout.
B
There is a series of consecutive rhyming couplets.
C
There is an absence of a clear rhyme scheme.
D
There are two stanzas with the rhyme scheme ABCB throughout.
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Read the stanza from “Deliverance From Another Sore Fit.” “Thou knowest the sorrows that I felt; My plaints and groans were heard of Thee, And how in sweat I seemed to melt Thou help'st and Thou regardest me.” What does the word regardest suggest about the speaker’s attitude toward God?

A
The speaker feels watched attentively by God.
B
The speaker considers God to be largely unknowable.
C
The speaker thinks of God as a closest friend.
D
The speaker believes God will end all suffering.
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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?

A
In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through spiritual cleanliness, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through development of faith.
B
In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment by acquiring knowledge, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through religious activities.
C
In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through rational thought, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through religious faith.
D
In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through steady contemplation, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through prayer and solitude.
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Paine most likely wrote The Crisis, Number IV in order to

A
convince readers of the destructiveness of the British army.
B
make readers concerned and nervous about their future.
C
prepare readers for the difficulty of the days that lay ahead.
D
show readers the proper qualities a general should have.
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Based on the table, what is the definition of contradiction ?

A
the process of saying what will happen
B
the process of giving a speech
C
the act of saying something that is the opposite
D
the act of saying something in agreement
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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 were encouraged to allow their children liberty.
C
It suggests that parents preferred that their children be independent.
D
It suggests that parents’ words were held in very high regard.
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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 physically strong
B
that he will be revered and respected
C
that he will be clever and cunning
D
that he will be smarter than all others
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Why is "The Origin of the Robin" considered a creation myth?

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

A
It named a lord for each of the Five Nations.
B
It described the meaning of smoke signals.
C
It formed an alliance between the Five Nations.
D
It created a title for the Tree of Great Peace.
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Read this sentence from the Iroquois Constitution. We place at the top of the Tree of the Long Leaves an eagle who is able to see afar. What does the image of an eagle suggest?

A
The image of an eagle suggests strength and confidence.
B
The image of an eagle suggests restlessness.
C
The image of an eagle suggests aggressiveness.
D
The image of an eagle suggests fierceness in battle.
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Based on the suffix meanings, which phrase best defines the word inquisition ?

A
rank in the judicial system
B
process of extended questioning
C
theory on how the events occurred
D
document stating the facts of the case
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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?

A
the strength to start a rebellion
B
freedom from an oppressive government
C
fair treatment from the king
D
gaining control over more land
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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

A
feel anger and contempt for the British troops.
B
feel proud of American forces.
C
fear negative outcomes in future battles.
D
have a higher opinion of the British troops.
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Which is the best summary of the final paragraph of The Crisis, Number IV ?

A
Paine asks General Howe to leave the colonies and return to Britain.
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 informs the colonists that they must sacrifice in order to attain freedom.
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Which is the best summary of The Crisis, Number IV ?

A
Our recent battles have been very exhausting, and though victory is within reach, we will have to work very hard to achieve it. As long as we are able to ultimately gain our freedom, it does not matter if we achieve victory in one battle or in many.
B
We are very close to achieving the freedom we have sought for so long, though the struggle to achieve it has been tiresome. General Howe has great weakness as a leader.
C
We will have to struggle more diligently if we wish to achieve victory and ultimately enjoy the benefits of freedom. General Howe’s army has proven itself very capable.
D
The rewards of freedom can only be obtained through exhausting efforts. Though our recent experiences in battle may have worn down our spirit and our physical strength, remember that we have made significant advances against the British troops.
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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
body.
C
major premise.
D
conclusion.
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Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number IV . Howe is now weaker than before, and every shot will contribute to reduce him. You are more immediately interested than any other part of the continent: your all is at stake; it is not so with the general cause; you are devoted by the enemy to plunder and destruction: it is the encouragement which Howe, the chief of plunderers, has promised his army. Why is the repetition of “you” in this sentence an effective rhetorical technique?

A
It evokes a sense of panic because the British are advancing on American interests.
B
It reminds readers that colonists who oppose American independence will be held personally responsible if the colonists lose.
C
It reminds readers that they each have a personal interest in America’s success in the war.
D
It evokes a sense of guilt in readers that they have not been giving enough to the American war effort.
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Read this excerpt from The Crisis, Number IV . It is distressing to see an enemy advancing into a country, but it is the only place in which we can beat them, and in which we have always beaten them, whenever they made the attempt. The nearer any disease approaches to a crisis, the nearer it is to a cure. Danger and deliverance make their advances together, and it is only the last push, in which one or the other takes the lead. How does the use of figurative language in this excerpt support Paine's message?

A
The figurative language helps readers understand the psychological effects of war on the colonists.
B
The figurative language helps readers visualize life during wartime for the colonists.
C
The figurative language helps readers understand that fighting for freedom is an urgent matter.
D
The figurative language helps readers visualize the battles of the Revolutionary War.

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