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Use the thesaurus entry for labyrinth to answer the question.labyrinthnounDefinition: a place that has many confusing paths and passages;something that is extremely difficult to understandSynonyms: entanglement, jungle, maze, puzzle, warren, web

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entanglement
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jungle
C
maze
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web
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In Rain Myths, "The Chinese Rain-Master” and "The Madagascan Myth” both feature

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rewards for good behavior.
B
penalties for bad behavior.
C
family values.
D
origin stories.
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.Now Zeus the lord of cloud roused in the northa storm against the ships, and driving veils of squall moved down like night on land and sea. The bows went plunging at the gust; sails cracked and lashed out strips in the big wind.We saw death in that fury, dropped the yards, unshipped the oars, and pulled for the nearest lee: then two long days and nights we lay offshore worn out and sick at heart, tasting our grief, until a third Dawn came with ringlets shining.

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They believed that nature’s strength was wholly uncontrollable.
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They believed that nature’s wrath could never be overcome.
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They believed that the gods were frequently unfair in their actions.
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They believed that the gods often punished people for acting badly.
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Examine the following PSA.The main purpose of this PSA is to persuade people to

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join the Peace Corps.
B
learn about the Peace Corps.
C
travel and study overseas.
D
volunteer more frequently.
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What must writers do when using language taken directly from an outside source? Select three choices.include all footnotes from the original text use quotation marks around the author’s wordscite the source after the direct quotation is usedinclude illustrations or graphics from the original textexplain how the quotation supports their point

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include all footnotes from the original text
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use quotation marks around the author’s words
C
cite the source after the direct quotation is used
D
include illustrations or graphics from the original text
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explain how the quotation supports their point
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Which sentence contains the best example of descriptive details?

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The apartment shuddered under the onslaught of the howling wind.
B
They were about to move into the new apartment building last week.
C
In preparation for the move to the apartment, they had to pack first.
D
Inside the apartment, there was a lot to do to make it habitable.
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What motivates the Cyclops to ask Poseidon for the demise of Odysseus and all his men? Select two options.

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He hates all the Greeks because they destroyed Troy.
B
He wants revenge for the loss of his eye.
C
He thinks all of mankind is weak and feeble.
D
He is angered by Odysseus’s taunts.
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Read the sentence.The squirrel reached for the birdfeeder, for he saw it was filled with an abundance of sunflower seeds.

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a gerund and an adverb.
B
a noun and an adjective.
C
a preposition and a conjunction.
D
a verb and a demonstrative article.
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Which elements are included in this PSA? Check all that apply.

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a fact or statistic
B
a chart or diagram
C
a call to action
D
a personal testimonial
E
a strong, memorable image
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Look at the maps. The top map shows carbon dioxide released by wildfires. The bottom map shows how the carbon dioxide would have been reduced by prescribed fires.

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evidence to support a claim that prescribed fires are beneficial.
B
a rebuttal against a claim that prescribed fires are beneficial.
C
evidence to support a counterclaim that prescribed fires are not a benefit.
D
a rebuttal against a counterclaim that prescribed fires provide benefits.
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Which excerpt from The Odyssey demonstrates the importance of loyalty in Greek society?

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“O Father, all my life like your fameas a fighting man has echoed in my ears”
B
“Suppose Athena’s arm is over us, and Zeusher father’s, must I rack my brains for more?”
C
But when he knew he heardOdysseus’ voice nearby, he did his best to wag his tail
D
Odysseus only shook his head, containingthoughts of bloody work, as he walked on
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In Rain Myths, what do the titles of the two myths imply about them?

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that the main characters in the myths have supernatural powers
B
that the purpose of the myths is to explain a natural phenomenon
C
that the main characters in the myths interact with powerful beings
D
that the purpose of the myths is to explain religious beliefs
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Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?

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Odysseus and his men “slept again above the wash of ripples.(Homer 68).”
B
Odysseus and his men, “slept again above the wash of ripples.(Homer 68)”
C
Odysseus and his men, “slept again above the wash of ripples.” Homer (68)
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Odysseus and his men “slept again above the wash of ripples” (Homer 68).
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Which event in Amaterasu does the author include to create suspense?

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As a storm god, Susanowo rules the sea.
B
Amaterasu takes the sun and hides in a cave.
C
The other gods remain cautious as they watch.
D
Amaterasu and peace return to the lands.
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Based on its structure, which word most likely means "someone who takes advantage of circumstances”?

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credulous
B
disdainful
C
proactive
D
opportunistic
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Look at the image and read the caption.Caption: This is an image of a woman wearing a crinoline in the 1850s created by cartoonist George Cruikshank.

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by showing what women were expected to wear while cycling
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by showing how some women advocated against cycling
C
by showing how large and unwieldy women’s clothing could be
D
by showing what a woman’s dress with bloomers looked like
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What does the simile add to the passage? Choose two answers.

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a description of the Cyclops’ home
B
a comparison between Odysseus and his men
C
an image of helplessness
D
a visual image of the Cyclops’ pets
E
a comparison between the men and innocent animals
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Read the passage from Rain Myths.Near the beginning of life on Earth, Shen Nong, who was the Lord of the Wind, made many journeys over our world. Shen Nong was the second of the Three Sovereigns. The other two Chinese sovereigns were called Fu Xi and Yen Ti. One after another, they helped create civilization and imparted to mankind many skills, lessons, and gifts.

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Near the beginning of life on Earth, Shen Nong, who was the Lord of the Wind, made many journeys over our world.
B
Shen Nong was the second of the Three Sovereigns.
C
The other two Chinese sovereigns were called Fu Xi and Yen Ti.
D
One after another, they helped create civilization and imparted to mankind many skills, lessons, and gifts.
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Read the excerpt from "Perseus."But Perseus had Hermes with him, so that the road lay open to him, and he reached that host of happy people who are always banqueting and holding joyful revelry. They showed him great kindness: they welcomed him to their feast, and the maidens dancing to the sound of flute and lyre paused to get for him the gifts he sought.

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exploration.
B
respect.
C
self-control.
D
hospitality.
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Which sentence shows the correct use of a common homophone?

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I would like to come along with everyone, too.
B
After school, you need to go two the library.
C
We should arrive at the house by to o’clock.
D
Julio bought to many sandwiches and chips.

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