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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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Read the paragraph.[1] The 1992 Olympic Games took place in Barcelona, Spain. [2] This marked the first year that professional basketball players were permitted to represent their countries in the games. [3] Previously, only amateur players were allowed to participate such as college athletes. [4] The US squad was called “The Dream Team” because it consisted of some of the best players in the history of the game, including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird. Which sentence should be revised to improve this paragraph’s sentence fluency?

A
sentence 1
B
sentence 2
C
sentence 3
D
sentence 4
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Which evidence from "The World on Turtle's Back" best supports the conclusion that the left-handed twin has evil qualities?

A
He does everything backward.
B
He was hurled off the earth by his brother.
C
He lives and reigns in the dark world below the earth.
D
He delights in the sounds of warfare and suffering.
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Read the sentence.During the Cold War, scientists competed in the "space race.”

A
The “space race” by competing scientists occurred during the Cold War.
B
During the Cold War, scientists led the “space race” competition.
C
During the Cold War “space race,” scientists competed.
D
The “space race” was a Cold War competition by scientists.
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Which of the following expresses a similarity between the central ideas found in Society and Solitude and Chapter I of Nature?

A
Both passages stress the importance of individual contemplation.
B
Both passages explain what makes up a solid and productive society.
C
Both passages discourage either too much socializing or too much solitude.
D
Both passages offer time spent in nature as a substitute for human company.
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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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How did Thoreau’s general opinion of government relate to his imprisonment, as described in "Civil Disobedience"?

A
He believed that government was corrupt and that he was justified in not paying his taxes despite being put in prison.
B
He believed that government was dishonest and that his imprisonment could affect major governmental decisions.
C
He believed that government was a positive force and that his imprisonment could improve the relationship between the government and the people.
D
He believed that government was helpful to any society and that the reasons for his own imprisonment were just.
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The animals thought that perhaps there was dirt at the depths of the ocean, but they had never tried to reach the bottom before. One by one they tried to swim down, but their attempts were futile. Finally, the muskrat disappeared into the cold depth of the ocean. After a lengthy amount of time, he drifted to the surface with a tiny speck of earth in his hand. He appeared to be dead, but the animals prayed and chanted, and finally he stirred. The Earth-Diver was successful in bringing forth the soil to make the earth grow.

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Finally, the muskrat disappeared into the cold depth of the ocean.
A
After a lengthy amount of time, he drifted to the surface with a tiny speck of earth in his hand. He appeared to be dead. . . .
[
[T]he animals prayed and chanted, and finally he stirred.
T
The Earth-Diver was successful in bringing forth the soil to make the earth grow.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Maggie broke her leg, while jumping into the pool, and has to wear a cast for eight weeks.
B
Snow cones, a tasty treat, can be found in many delicious flavors.
C
The musicians, performed their hit songs, at the weekend concert.
D
Mike, has lost 40 pounds, because he started eating healthy and running each day.
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Read the sentence.Nia, my best friend, scored the winning goal.Which is the best revision of the sentence?

A
Nia my best friend scored the winning goal.
B
Nia, my best friend scored the winning goal.
C
Nia my best friend, scored the winning goal.
D
no change
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
My garden has green peppers, carrots, and three different kinds of tomatoes.
B
My garden has—green peppers, carrots, and three different kinds of tomatoes.
C
My garden has green peppers carrots and three different kinds of tomatoes.
D
My garden has green peppers, carrots (and three different kinds of tomatoes).
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Read the paragraph from "Wilson's War Message to Congress."On the 3rd of February last I officially laid before you the extraordinary announcement of the Imperial German Government that on and after the 1st day of February it was its purpose to put aside all restraints of law or of humanity and use its submarines to sink every vessel that sought to approach either the ports of Great Britain and Ireland or the western coasts of Europe or any of the ports controlled by the enemies of Germany within the Mediterranean.By using the full title of the German government, Wilson most likely hopes to

A
impart a negative connotation of the German government to support his argument for war.
B
give clear and concise information, without leaving out important facts, as he addresses Congress.
C
make himself sound official and trustworthy as he is addressing Congress.
D
evoke fear in the members of Congress so they will declare war on Germany.
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What is the chief claim of "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”

A
Black people deserve equal treatment and status in the United States.
B
Slavery is unconstitutional, and it should be abolished.
C
Black people are deserving of more respect.
D
The tradition of slavery in the United States has harmed the Black population.
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Which statement best summarizes the final two paragraphs of Chapter I of Nature?

A
The power in nature that one perceives is due both to nature and to one’s state of mind.
B
One is repeatedly struck by the ability of nature to affect one’s mind and body.
C
Much of nature is truly beautiful and has an overwhelming effect on one’s mind and body.
D
One may appreciate the great beauty of nature but is unable to fully understand it.
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What is the purpose of the first paragraph of this section of the Iroquois Constitution?

A
to describe the meaning of the shell strings
B
to describe the consequences of disobeying one’s tribe
C
to describe the traditions of the Lords
D
to describe the history of each tribe in the Five Nations
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Read the excerpt from Poe’s "The Masque of the Red Death."But in the western or black chamber the effect of the fire-light that streamed upon the dark hangings through the blood-tinted panes, was ghastly in the extreme, and produced so wild a look upon the countenances of those who entered, that there were few of the company bold enough to set foot within its precincts at all.Which words from the excerpt most convey the mood?

A
black chamber
B
fire-light
C
blood-tinted
D
bold enough
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Read the third stanza of "The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls."The morning breaks; the steeds in their stallsStamp and neigh, as the hostler calls;The day returns, but nevermoreReturns the traveller to the shore, And the tide rises, the tide falls.Which statement best describes the purpose of the word “nevermore”?

A
The word helps create a mood of encroaching dread.
B
The word gives greater meaning to everything that precedes it.
C
The word helps create a more dramatic, resolute tone.
D
The word emphasizes the song-like feel of the poem.
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Read the last stanza of "That I did always love."This—dost thou doubt—Sweet—Then have INothing to showBut Calvary—What does the word “Calvary” most likely suggest?

A
The speaker considers love akin to religion.
B
The speaker is martyred by her love.
C
The speaker finds human love unpleasant.
D
The speaker is in a great deal of pain.
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Read the quotation from "That I did always love."That I did always loveI bring thee ProofThat till I lovedI never lived—Enough—What is the effect of the use of the word “enough” in this quotation?

A
It shows the speaker’s insecurity about love.
B
It emphasizes the speaker’s desperation.
C
It reveals the speaker’s profound emotion toward her love.
D
It creates an ironic tone that continues in the rest of the poem.
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Which is the most likely purpose of the dashes in "That I did always love"?

A
to replace a word missing from the manuscript
B
to encourage readers to note individual words
C
to indicate a shift in the author’s thoughts
D
to denote stages in the poem’s development

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