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Read the excerpt from A State of War and Peace.This book will examine the intentions of the man who established the prizes, Alfred Nobel. He was famous for inventing dynamite and other explosives, and at the time of his death had ninety weapons factories around the world, so there is a lack of consensus as to how far his pacifist convictions went.

A
Alfred Nobel may not be the actual person who created the prizes.
B
Alfred Nobel’s personal beliefs seem to contradict the purpose of the prizes.
C
Alfred Nobel’s original goal was to give prizes to his business associates.
D
Alfred Nobel may have developed the prizes against his will.
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Read the excerpt from the introduction to A State of War and Peace.Despite the secrecy behind the selection process and a tradition of keeping the list of nominees from being disclosed for fifty years, I believe there is logic to how the winners are chosen. I hope to arrive at an understanding of the method behind the madness used to sift through thousands of the world's highest achievers year after year.

A
an argument as to why the prize should be discontinued
B
predictions for who will win the prize for the next fifty years
C
the criteria the committee uses to create a list of nominees
D
a list of people who have been nominated in recent years
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Which feature of a book introduction is reflected in the introduction to A State of War and Peace?

A
It is written by someone other than the book’s author.
B
It provides a chapter-by-chapter summary from the book’s author.
C
It includes an explanation of the book’s contents from its author.
D
It praises the author of the book for her thorough research.
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Read the excerpt from "Dwaina Brooks.”Dwaina tore into the house that night after school and found her mother, Gail. As usual, she was in the kitchen. "Mama," Dwaina said. "I need you to help me fix some stuff to take down to that shelter we call at school. Let's make up as much as we can. Sandwiches and chicken. Let's get everyone to do it. C’mon."

A
overbearing.
B
gentle.
C
carefree.
D
determined.
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Which best describes the author’s purpose in "Dwaina Brooks”?

A
to inform readers about a historical event
B
to persuade readers of a specific point of view
C
to instruct readers about how to complete a task
D
to inspire readers with a story about kindness
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Read the excerpt from "Dwaina Brooks.”Then one afternoon, Dwaina talked with a young man who had been without a home for a long time."What do you need?" she asked him."I need a job and a permanent home," he replied."Well, I can't give you that," she answered impatiently. "I don't have a job either. Don't you need anything else?""Yeah. I would love a really good meal again."

A
She decides to keep sending her lunch money to the shelter.
B
She realizes that there is something she can do to help him.
C
She decides, out of frustration, to stop helping those at the shelter.
D
She realizes that she is unable to help make his life any better.
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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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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

A
powerful
B
muscular
C
courageous
D
skilled
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Which is the best comparison of tone in these two essays on genetically modified food?

A
Both essays rely on pathos and have an angry tone.
B
Both essays rely on pathos and have a chaotic tone.
C
Both essays rely on logos and have a somber tone.
D
Both essays rely on logos and have a serious tone.

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