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Read the passage from the opinion of the court in Dred Scott v. Sandford, written by Justice Taney.Upon the whole, therefore, it is the judgment of this court, that it appears by the record before us that the plaintiff in error is not a citizen of Missouri, in the sense in which that word is used in the Constitution; and that the Circuit Court of the United States, for that reason, had no jurisdiction in the case, and could give no judgment in it. Its judgment for the defendant must, consequently, be reversed, and a mandate issued, directing the suit to be dismissed for want of jurisdiction.

A
As a citizen of Missouri, Sanford can pursue a case against Scott.
B
The Missouri circuit court does not have jurisdiction in the case against Sanford.
C
Scott should pursue his case against Sanford in a state other than Missouri.
D
Scott is a citizen of the United States, but not of the state of Missouri.
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What is a stanza?

A
a group of lines
B
a pattern of rhyming words at the ends of lines
C
words that appeal to the senses
D
words with regular patterns of stressed and unstressed syllables
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Which statement best explains a difference between a character vs. self conflict and a character vs. character conflict?

A
A character vs. self conflict is an internal conflict, while a character vs. character conflict is an external conflict.
B
A character vs. self conflict can only be inferred by the reader, while a character vs. character conflict is always explained to the reader.
C
A character vs. self conflict occurs only during or after the climax, while a character vs. character conflict can occur anywhere in the plot.
D
A character vs. self conflict is not outwardly expressed by the character, while a character vs. character conflict is.
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Read the excerpt from Franklin Roosevelt’s request for a declaration of war.Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.What is the impact of the loaded language in this paragraph?

A
It establishes the speaker’s credibility.
B
It creates a confident and reassuring tone.
C
It calls attention to the urgency of the message.
D
It sets up a contrast between the past and the future.
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Which questions may be applied to literary analysis from a feminist approach? Select three options.How is the relationship between men and women portrayed?Does the literature depict patriarchy uncritically or challenge it?How could men be excluded from this literary work?Do characterizations reflect a traditional social hierarchy?Does the literature help prove that women are better than men?Does the literature explain why the status quo is appropriate?

A
How is the relationship between men and women portrayed?
B
Does the literature depict patriarchy uncritically or challenge it?
C
How could men be excluded from this literary work?
D
Do characterizations reflect a traditional social hierarchy?
E
Does the literature help prove that women are better than men?
F
Does the literature explain why the status quo is appropriate?
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Read the excerpt from act 3 of A Doll’s House.Krogstad: If it were as you say, why did you write to me as you did at the time?Mrs. Linde: I could do nothing else. As I had to break with you, it was my duty also to put an end to all that you felt for me.Krogstad [wringing his hands]. So that was it. And all this—only for the sake of money!Mrs. Linde: You must not forget that I had a helpless mother and two little brothers. We couldn't wait for you, Nils; your prospects seemed hopeless then.

A
Ending a relationship will help those involved move forward.
B
True love always prevails regardless of the circumstances.
C
Pleasing one’s family will eventually lead to pleasing oneself.
D
Monetary concerns can sometimes outweigh personal desires.
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Which best defines a logical fallacy?

A
an error in reasoning
B
credit given to an author for his or her ideas
C
an opposing argument
D
evidence based on scientific research
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Read the passage from A Doll’s House.Nora: Really! Did a big dog run after you? But it didn't bite you? No, dogs don't bite nice little dolly children. You mustn't look at the parcels, Ivar. What are they? Ah, I daresay you would like to know. No, no—it's something nasty! Come, let us have a game! What shall we play at? Hide and Seek? Yes, we'll play Hide and Seek. Bob shall hide first. Must I hide? Very well, I'll hide first. [She and the children laugh and shout, and romp in and out of the room; at last NORA hides under the table, the children rush in and out for her, but do not see her; they hear her smothered laughter, run to the table, lift up the cloth and find her. Shouts of laughter. She crawls forward and pretends to frighten them. Fresh laughter. Meanwhile there has been a knock at the hall door, but none of them has noticed it. The door is half opened, and KROGSTAD appears, he waits a little; the game goes on.]Krogstad: Excuse me, Mrs. Helmer:Nora: [with a stifled cry, turns round and gets up on to her knees] Ah! what do you want?Krogstad: Excuse me, the outer door was ajar; I suppose someone forgot to shut it.Nora: [rising] My husband is out, Mr. Krogstad.

A
They show that Nora goes from playing happily with her children to being startled by Krogstad, an unwelcome visitor.
B
They show that Nora, the children, and Krogstad are on the stage at the same time and are communicating with one another.
C
They show that Nora has to take care of her children without the help of her husband, Torvald, and resents it greatly.
D
They show that Krogstad is familiar to the family and is a frequent visitor, so he can walk in without knocking.
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Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?

A
The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, open tomorrow morning, and who can work on the holiday.
B
The boss wants to know who wants the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and if you will work on the holiday.
C
The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and who can work on the holiday.
D
The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and which of us wants to work on the holiday.

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