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Read the excerpt from "Binding Memories.”"Ah, the romantic soul!”said my parents skeptically,worried that my business would fail,that I was behind the times.

A
They wish the speaker did not have such an active imagination.
B
They want the speaker to build a large and successful company.
C
They want the speaker to help her family through her work.
D
They wish the speaker would choose a more reliable profession.
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Which excerpt from "Binding Memories” contains imagery that helps the reader understand why the speaker loves books?

A
No matter how many were printed, there was only one copy like mine.
B
I stole—well, borrowed—the shoe box of letters
C
I’m glad I’m a “romantic soul,” that my work is worthwhile.
D
I cherished the musty smell of the paper,the permanence of the deep black ink,
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In "Binding Memories,” a book’s spine serves as an extended metaphor for the speaker’s

A
support for her sister’s marriage.
B
determination to reach her goals.
C
interest in many different subjects.
D
deep enthusiasm for reading.
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Read the excerpt from "Binding Memories.”Bound by a spine strong enough to hold entire worlds of information and dreams,history and invention.

A
resolve to write her own book.
B
enthusiasm for reading every book.
C
reverence for the written word.
D
admiration of famous authors.
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In Act III, scenes iii and iv of Romeo and Juliet, how does Capulet complicate the central conflict?

A
by banishing Romeo for killing Juliet’s cousin Tybalt
B
by forcing Paris to marry Juliet against his will
C
by deciding to hasten Juliet’s marriage to Paris
D
by refusing to recognize Romeo and Juliet’s marriage
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Read the excerpt from Act III, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet.Romeo: Ha! banishment! be merciful, say ‘death;’For exile hath more terror in his look,Much more than death: do not say ‘banishment.’

A
Death is more frightening than banishment.
B
Banishment is a worse punishment than death.
C
Death and banishment are deserved punishments.
D
Banishment is equal to the pain of death.
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In Act III, scenes iii and iv of Romeo and Juliet, why is Romeo considered the protagonist? Select 2 options.He often acts brashly and impulsively.He serves as a foil to other characters.He provokes the audience to feel angry.He is involved in a dramatic romance.He faces a major challenge or conflict.He is one of the main characters in the play.

A
He often acts brashly and impulsively.
B
He serves as a foil to other characters.
C
He provokes the audience to feel angry.
D
He is involved in a dramatic romance.
E
He faces a major challenge or conflict.
F
He is one of the main characters in the play.
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Read the excerpt from Act III, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet.Friar Laurence: Romeo, come forth; come forth, thou fearful man:Affliction is enamour’d of thy parts,And thou art wedded to calamity.

A
You have not had enough disaster in your life.
B
You often have disaster around you.
C
Your marriage will be a complete disaster.
D
Your confusion is the cause of many disasters.
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In Act III, scenes iii and iv of Romeo and Juliet, why does Nurse most likely go to see Friar Laurence and Romeo?

A
because she is concerned about Juliet’s well-being
B
because she is angry at Romeo for killing Tybalt
C
because she is worried about Romeo’s commitment to Juliet
D
because she is confused about Juliet’s whereabouts

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