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In Chapter 4 of The Scarlet Letter, which character traits of Hester Prynne and Roger Chillingworth does Hawthorne reveal as he develops their secret bond?

A
Hester’s fear and Roger’s cunningness
B
Hester’s honesty and Roger’s cunningness
C
Hester’s fear and Roger’s love
D
Hester’s honesty and Roger’s love
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An effective argumentative essay must provide evidence because

A
evidence appeals to the reader's sense of logic.
B
the evidence will be used to support the counterclaim.
C
a conclusion cannot be made without it.
D
it explains the source of the claim.
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Which excerpt from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" best supports the theme that a person cannot escape reality through fantasy?

A
The water, the banks, the forests, the now distant bridge, fort and men—all were commingled and blurred.
B
A strange, roseate light shone through the spaces among their trunks and the wind made in their branches the music of Aeolian harps.
C
Doubtless, despite his suffering, he had fallen asleep while walking, for now he sees another scene—perhaps he has merely recovered from a delirium.
D
Peyton Farquhar was dead; his body, with a broken neck, swung gently from side to side beneath the timbers of the Owl Creek bridge.
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Which statement describes an example of irony from chapters 22 and 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?

A
In an unexpected twist, Huck and Jim discover the truth about the “rapscallions” after helping them.
B
In an unexpected twist, Huck and Jim thwart the plans of the “rapscallions” by revealing their true identity to the townspeople.
C
In an unexpected twist, the uneducated “rapscallions” are actually quite clever and successfully outwit the townspeople.
D
In an unexpected twist, the townspeople discover that the “rapscallions” really are the royalty they claim to be.
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What does the Declaration of Independence reveal about Thomas Jefferson, its primary author?

A
his opinion on the purpose of government
B
his ability to bring people together
C
his views on the trade of enslaved people
D
his aspirations to one day run for president
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In part two of Trifles, which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?

A
The audience knows Mrs. Hale has the dead bird in her coat pocket, but the men in the story do not.
B
Mrs. Hale feels guilty about not visiting Mrs. Wright, but Mrs. Peters reassures her that this is not her fault.
C
The men in the story do not find any evidence outside in the barn, so they decide to search upstairs again.
D
Mrs. Peters talks about how she knows what loneliness feels like, but Mrs. Hale interrupts her before she can finish.
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Which sentence correctly punctuates a direct quotation from the publication Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention?

A
“According to a publication, “Any organized team activity should demonstrate a commitment to injury prevention.”
B
According to the publication "Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention," "Any organized team activity should demonstrate a commitment to injury prevention."
C
According to the publication Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention, "Any organized team activity should demonstrate a commitment to injury prevention."
D
“According to a publication any organized team activity should demonstrate a commitment to injury prevention."
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Read the excerpt from "Civil Disobedience."As they could not reach me, they had resolved to punish my body; just as boys, if they cannot come at some person against whom they have a spite, will abuse his dog. Based on his transcendental beliefs, Thoreau most likely believed that the state

A
was angry it could never truly imprison him.
B
had the authority to force him to pay the poll tax.
C
was preparing to imprison others to teach him a lesson.
D
could imprison him but could never confine his soul.
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Read the sentences.[1] Olaudah Equiano wrote a book. [2] It was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.Which is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2?

A
Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, which was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.
B
Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, even if it was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.
C
Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, until it was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.
D
Olaudah Equiano wrote a book, although it was about his experiences as a slave and, later, as a free man.
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Which statement best describes how the author’s purpose differs in Chapter I of Nature and Society and Solitude?

A
Nature is an essay in praise of nature’s sublimity, while Society and Solitude is an essay in praise of being alone.
B
Nature wishes to convince readers that understanding the natural world is more important than human relationships, while Society and Solitude is an attempt to warn readers against too much solitude.
C
Nature suggests that humans should live in nature, while Society and Solitude argues in favor of living in the city.
D
Nature portrays the world of nature as superior to the social world, while Society and Solitude argues that nature can help individuals be more content within society.
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Julia wants to be sure that she can listen effectively to the speaker at the town hall meeting. Which strategy will help her succeed?

A
jumping to conclusions
B
multi-tasking during the speech
C
prejudging the speaker
D
researching the topic in advance
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Read the sentence. When I told the doctor of my sinus pain and nasal pressure, she offered me a decongestant. Based on the prefix, de-, what does the word “decongestant” mean?

A
a device that causes congestion
B
a resource that defines congestion
C
a way to measure congestion
D
a substance that reduces congestion
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What does the speaker observe in "London's Summer Morning"?

A
a peaceful morning in a park in London
B
the work of a shop owner in London
C
a busy morning in a London market
D
the rising of the sun over an empty London

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