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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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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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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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Read the excerpt from Act III, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet.Nurse: O Lord! I could have stay’d here all the nightTo hear good counsel: O! what learning is.My lord, I’ll tell my lady you will come. Romeo: Do so, and bid my sweet prepare to chide.Nurse: Here, sir, a ring she bid me give you, sir.Hie you, make haste, for it grows very late. [Exit.] Romeo: How well my comfort is reviv’d by this!

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because he is confident his family will accept Juliet
B
because he knows he will be seeing Juliet soon
C
because he is aware that Juliet is no longer upset
D
because he knows Juliet will forgive him for killing Tybalt
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Which event in Amaterasu does the author include to create suspense?

A
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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In Amaterasu, how do Susanowo’s actions affect the advancement of the plot?

A
He causes the other gods to gather.
B
He causes Amaterasu to take away the sun.
C
He causes the other gods to celebrate.
D
He causes Amaterasu to force evil to retreat.
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Which lines from Act III, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet show Friar Laurence believes Romeo should be grateful for his nonfatal punishment? Select three options.

A
Thou fond mad man, hear me but speak a word.
B
Be patient, for the world is broad and wide.
C
A gentler judgment vanish’d from his lips,
D
This is dear mercy, and thou seest it not.
E
I bring thee tidings of the prince’s doom.
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Which statement should be revised for a more formal tone?

A
Poseidon, god of the sea, and Athena, goddess of war, fought for the city of Athens. Poseidon threw his spear, which produced the Spring of Acropolis.
B
Amaltheia was kind of like a goat who fed Zeus, which Zeus was really happy about. In fact, he turned the goat’s horn into the horn of plenty.
C
Chronos was the ancient Greek symbol of time. His appearance, a wise old man with a long beard, is similar to a current symbol, Father Time.
D
Sisyphus displeased the gods by disclosing secrets. He found himself forced to roll a heavy stone uphill, only to see it roll back once it reached the peak.
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Read the paragraph from The Hot Zone.C. J. knew that if people learned what this virus could do, there would be traffic jams heading out of Reston, with mothers screaming at television cameras, "Where are my children?" When he talked to the Washington Post reporters, he was careful not to discuss the more dramatic aspects of the operation. ("I thought it would not be a good idea to talk about space suits," he explained to me much later.) He was careful not to use scary military terms such as virus amplification, lethal chain of transmission, crash and bleed, or major pucker factor.

A
explain some of the reasons for downplaying the seriousness of the situation.
B
describe the ways in which people overreact whenever danger is suspected.
C
persuade the reader that newspapers always blow things out of proportion.
D
illustrate the idea that scientists frequently have to hide the truth from civilians.
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Which blog statement is an example of a claim?

A
Studies show that children with household animals do well in school.
B
My favorite childhood memory is showing my goat at the state fair.
C
Raising chickens is a meaningful way to teach kids responsibility.
D
Plymouth Rock chickens are a popular breed in the United States.
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Based on its structure, which word most likely means "someone who takes advantage of circumstances”?

A
credulous
B
disdainful
C
proactive
D
opportunistic
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Which sentence shows the correct use of a common homophone?

A
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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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.

A
They believed that nature’s strength was wholly uncontrollable.
B
They believed that nature’s wrath could never be overcome.
C
They believed that the gods were frequently unfair in their actions.
D
They believed that the gods often punished people for acting badly.
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In Rain Myths, what do the titles of the two myths imply about them?

A
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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The Odyssey - Amphimedon shows that Greek society valued loyalty because of the way

A
the suitors treat Penelope.
B
Penelope treats the suitors.
C
Amphimedon treats Agamemnon.
D
Agamemnon treats Amphimedon.
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Read the passage.When I got to my cabin at camp, the other campers showered me with a chorus of greetings."I’m Alex. Happy to see another redhead!” the closest to me said."Javier,” called the boy sitting next to him."I like your glasses, Javier,” I said."Thanks!” He grinned."Miguel,” waved the boy in the corner. "I hope you like comic books!”A fourth boy, taller than the rest, walked up and shook my hand. "I’m Asher. Grab a bunk and we’ll help you settle in. ”

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to allow the plot to progress
B
to show how the narrator felt
C
to emphasize the point of view
D
to show who the characters are
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Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?

A
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)
D
Odysseus and his men “slept again above the wash of ripples” (Homer 68).
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Read the excerpt from "Say No to GM Food.”These unknown consequences have kept many countries in need of a larger food supply steering clear of importing large amounts of GM food or growing the crops on their soil. Kenya, a country with a known food deficit, has banned GM crops entirely.

A
inventory
B
process
C
lack
D
issue
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Read the passage from The Odyssey - AmphimedonThe swineherd led him to the manor laterin rags like a foul beggar, old and broken,propped on a stick. These tatters that he worehid him so well that none of us could know himwhen he turned up, not even the older men.We jeered at him, took potshots at him, cursed him.Daylight and evening in his own great hallhe bore it, patient as a stone.

A
elderly but lively.
B
battered but unruffled.
C
dirty but amusing.
D
needy but rude.
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Read the excerpt from a discussion of themes in The Odyssey - Penelope.Throughout Penelope’s encounter with the disguised Odysseus, she demonstrates how loyal she has been to him during his long absence.

A
The character of Penelope is very loyal.
B
Odysseus deserves Penelope’s loyalty.
C
Relationships are often made of loyalty.
D
Loyalty is the key to lasting relationships.

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