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What does Emerson argue should be the basis of human actions in the second paragraph of “Self-Reliance”?

A
the right to protect one’s property from damage by others
B
the urge to succeed and make a decent living
C
confidence in one’s intelligence and inner worth
D
a desire for progress and innovation in society
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What technique does the author use to build suspense in the excerpt?

A
darkening the word choice
B
intentionally omitting setting details
C
quickening the pace of the story
D
making the outcome of events uncertain
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Read this excerpt from chapter 41 of Moby-Dick . And, when running into more sufferable latitudes, the ship, with mild stun'sails spread, floated across the tranquil tropics, and, to all appearances, the old man's delirium seemed left behind him with the Cape Horn swells, and he came forth from his dark den into the blessed light and air; even then, when he bore that firm, collected front, however pale, and issued his calm orders once again; and his mates thanked God the direful madness was now gone; even then, Ahab, in his hidden self, raved on. Which words from the excerpt best convey the mood?

A
left behind
B
raved on
C
calm orders
D
tranquil tropics
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Which best explains why Melville begins Chapter 41 of Moby-Dick with a detailed description of the White Whale?

A
Melville begins the chapters with a description of the White Whale so that readers can understand Ahab’s motivation to pursue it.
B
Melville begins the chapter with a description of the White Whale because he wants readers to sympathize with it.
C
Melville begins the chapter with a description of the White Whale so that readers can understand the whale species.
D
Melville begins the chapter with a description of the White Whale because he wants readers to recognize its lack of intelligence.
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Read this excerpt from chapter 41 of Moby-Dick using comprehension strategies. If such a furious trope may stand, his special lunacy stormed his general sanity, and carried it, and turned all its concentred cannon upon its own mad mark; so that far from having lost his strength, Ahab, to that one end, did now possess a thousand fold more potency than ever he had sanely brought to bear upon any one reasonable object. What is the meaning of this excerpt?

A
Ahab has always been physically strong, but his desire for revenge has weakened him.
B
Ahab’s anger has increased his physical strength, and he is ready to fire his cannon.
C
Though Ahab is physically weakened, his will for revenge has strengthened him.
D
Though Ahab has lost his ability to seek revenge, he still harbors anger and resentment.
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Read the excerpt from Chapter 41 of Moby-Dick . The White Whale swam before him as the monomaniac incarnation of all those malicious agencies which some deep men feel eating in them, till they are left living on with half a heart and half a lung. What theme of the novel does this excerpt best address?

A
humankind’s indifference to nature
B
nature’s indifference to humankind
C
the personal empowerment that comes from obsession
D
the self-destructive nature of obsession
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What is similar about the love that is expressed in "That I did always love" and "'Why do I love' You, Sir?"

A
In both poems, love is described as unwavering and absolute.
B
In both poems, love is the cause of great pain.
C
In both poems, love is shown to transform the speaker.
D
In both poems, love manages to exist despite great odds.
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Read the excerpt from Ralph Waldo Emerson’s "Self-Reliance." These are the voices which we hear in solitude, but they grow faint and inaudible as we enter into the world. Society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of every one of its members. Which transcendental belief does this excerpt best illustrate?

A
Society and government corrupt the individual.
B
Society helps people express their individuality.
C
Societal rules are necessary to maintain order among the people.
D
Societal rules are less important than an individual’s conscience.
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Which best explains why Irving sets "The Adventure of the Mysterious Stranger" in a land of “masks and gondolas”?

A
The setting is symbolic of the idea that a life of quiet study is the ideal pursuit.
B
The setting is symbolic of the idea that innocence cannot be outgrown.
C
The setting is symbolic of the idea that appearances can be deceiving.
D
The setting is symbolic of the idea that ease and affluence are available to all.
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Read this excerpt from "The Mysterious Stranger" using comprehension strategies. The romantic character of the place delighted me; I was very much amused by the air of adventure and intrigue that prevailed in this region of masks and gondolas; and I was exceedingly smitten by a pair of languishing black eyes, that played upon my heart from under an Italian mantle. So I persuaded myself that I was lingering at Venice to study men and manners. At least I persuaded my friends so, and that answered all my purpose. What statement best describes the narrator in this excerpt?

A
The narrator is satisfied with his studies in Venice.
B
The narrator is not entirely truthful about his reasons for staying in Venice.
C
The narrator is unfamiliar with the Italian culture in Venice.
D
The narrator has established lasting friendships during his stay in Venice.
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How does Thoreau defend his approach in the second paragraph of “Economy” in Walden ?

A
He does not use first-person point of view because his is a fictional account.
B
He uses the word “I” for the sake of sincerity and honesty.
C
He uses first-person point of view to get his readers’ attention.
D
He uses the word “I” because he feels it sounds more interesting.
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Which statement best summarizes the third paragraph of “Economy” in Walden ?

A
Having finished framing his house, he sought out another house to dismantle for building materials. He found one and bought it cheaply.
B
The building he took his house’s boards from was not in very good shape. The price was reasonable, though.
C
First he constructed the frame of his house, and then he bought the boards. The boards came from another house.
D
His house frame was ready for its boards by mid-April. He had gotten the boards from a small, run-down building he purchased for a good price.
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Based on “Economy” from Walden , which most likely describes Thoreau’s attitude toward the outdoors?

A
He considered the wilderness something to be conquered.
B
He was impressed but mildly intimidated by the wilderness.
C
He was interested in being completely surrounded by nature.
D
He preferred to pursue intellectual endeavors indoors.
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According to “Economy” from Walden , what happened before the framing of Thoreau’s house was completed?

A
He investigated the history of the land.
B
He bought a cabin to break down for lumber.
C
He hiked through the woods studying nature.
D
He bought the property he planned to live on.
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Which best explains the symbolism behind Melville’s comparison of Ahab to a solid bronze cast in Chapter 28 of Moby-Dick ?

A
Melville is symbolizing the impolite nature of Ahab’s character.
B
Melville is symbolizing the inflexible nature of Ahab’s character.
C
Melville is symbolizing the intellectual nature of Ahab’s character.
D
Melville is symbolizing the impermanent nature of Ahab’s character.
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Read the sentence. Mark Twain is a pseudonym for the writer’s legal name, Samuel L. Clemens. Based on the prefix, pseudo- , what does the word “pseudonym” mean?

A
given name
B
legal name
C
real name
D
fake name
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Read the sentence. Having fallen out of the nest, the bird was insensible at first, but then flew off. To decipher the meaning of the word insensible , break the word into

A
the prefix insen-, the root eni, and the suffix -ble.
B
the root insens and the suffix -ible.
C
the prefix in-, the root sens, and the suffix -ible.
D
the root inseni and the suffix -ble.
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An advertisement for a video game would most likely use what type of language?

A
jargon
B
formal
C
academic
D
informal
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How are the main concepts of "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church" and "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" treated in both poems?

A
They are treated as if they are utterly unimportant and trivial.
B
They are treated as if they are ultimately incomprehensible.
C
They are treated with great reverence and kept at a distance.
D
They are treated evenly and in a very matter-of-fact manner.
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What does the first stanza of "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church" suggest about the speaker’s view of religious customs?

A
She participates in religious customs in an unconventional way.
B
She participates only in religious customs that relate to nature.
C
She does not believe in creating religious customs.
D
She finds religious customs to be tedious.

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