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Read the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson.We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by the Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States . .

A
by establishing the source of the representatives’ authority
B
by describing the elected leaders’ levels of education
C
by explaining the upcoming election of representatives
D
by offering a prayer for the future of the colonies
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Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."I profess, in the sincerity of my heart, that I have not the least personal interest in endeavouring to promote this necessary work, having no other motive than the publick good of my country, by advancing our trade, providing for infants, relieving the poor, and giving some pleasure to the rich. I have no children, by which I can propose to get a single penny; the youngest being nine years old, and my wife past child-bearing.

A
Swift states that he is speaking from “the sincerity in [his] heart.”
B
Swift states that he has no interest in “the publick good of [his] country.”
C
Swift states that the youngest of his children is “nine years old.”
D
Swift states that his “wife is past child-bearing” age.
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Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales.But, sirs, there’s one thing I forgot to add:I’ve got relics and pardons in my bagAs good as anybody’s in England,All given to me by the Pope’s own hand.If any here should wish, out of devotion,To make an offering, and have absolution,Let them come forward now, and kneeling downHumbly receive my blessing and pardon.

A
the Pope’s authority
B
society’s class distinctions
C
the rule of a monarch
D
new Biblical translations
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How does the play-within-a-play in Act III of Hamlet represent Elizabethan drama?

A
by teaching a spiritual lesson to the characters of the play
B
by imparting historical detail about Shakespeare’s England
C
by criticizing the country’s political policies of the day
D
by offering a realistic portrayal of human behavior
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Read the excerpt from Hamlet.Gertrude: O Hamlet! speak no more; Thou turn’st mine eyes into my very soul; And there I see such black and grained spots As will not leave their tinct.Hamlet: Nay, but to live In the rank sweat of an enseamed bed, Stew’d in corruption, honeying and making loveOver the nasty sty,—Gertrude: O! speak to me no more; These words like daggers enter in mine ears; No more, sweet Hamlet!

A
ignores what Hamlet says because she thinks he’s crazy.
B
can’t bear listening to Hamlet because she knows he’s right.
C
has difficulty understanding Hamlet because he’s yelling so loud.
D
doesn’t really pay attention to Hamlet because he’s ranting.
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Read the excerpt from an analysis of Act III of Hamlet.The fight between Hamlet and Gertrude reinforces gender stereotypes, as Hamlet judges Gertrude and she accepts his criticism without attempting to justify her actions.

A
Gertrude: What wilt thou do? thou wilt not murder me? Help, help, ho!
B
Gertrude: What have I done that thou dar’st wag thy tongue In noise so rude against me?
C
Gertrude: O gentle son! Upon the heat and flame of thy distemperSprinkle cool patience. Whereon do you look?
D
Gertrude: Be thou assur’d, if words be made of breath, And breath of life, I have no life to breathe What thou hast said to me.
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Read the excerpt from Act IV of Hamlet.Claudius: Good Laertes,If you desire to know the certainty Of your dear father's death, is 't writ in your revenge, That, swoopstake, you will draw both friend and foe, Winner and loser?Laertes: None but his enemies.Claudius: Will you know them then?Laertes: To his good friends thus wide I'll ope my arms; And like the kind life-rendering pelican, Repast them with my blood.

A
The concept of revenge is introduced for the first time in the play.
B
The play’s action reaches a climax as Laertes exacts revenge.
C
The suspense builds as Claudius clarifies Laertes's goal.
D
The play's action is resolved as Claudius and Laertes make peace.
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Elementary school students are not ____________ to talk while the teacher reads __________ after lunch.Which words complete the sentence correctly?

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A
allowed, allowed
B
aloud, aloud
C
aloud, allowed
D
allowed, aloud
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Which excerpts from Act III of Hamlet show that plot events have resulted in Claudius feeling guilty? Select 3 options.

A
Claudius: I like him not, nor stands it safe with us To let his madness range.
B
Claudius: I your commission will forthwith dispatch, And he to England shall along with you.
C
Claudius: A brother’s murder! Pray can I not, Though inclination be as sharp as will:
D
Claudius: Is there not rain enough in the sweet heavens To wash it white as snow?
E
Claudius: But, O! what form of prayer Can serve my turn? 'Forgive me my foul murder?'
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Read the passage from Beowulf."We are retainersfrom Hygelac’s band. Beowulf is my name.If your lord and master, the most renownedson of Halfdane, will hear me outand graciously allow me to greet him in person,I am ready and willing to report my errand."

A
His punctuation copies the half-lines used in Old English poetry.
B
His capitalization style mimics Old English poetry capitalization.
C
He uses character names that were popular in Old English poetry.
D
He solely uses unstressed syllables like poets of Old English poetry.
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Which features of the Anglo-Saxon culture are present in Beowulf? Select 3 options.

A
competition
B
hospitality
C
lords
D
marriage
E
warriors
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Read the excerpt from Act I of Hamlet.Ghost: Upon my secure hour thy uncle stole, With juice of cursed hebona in a vial,And in the porches of mine ears did pour The leperous distilment; whose effect Holds such an enmity with blood of man That swift as quicksilver it courses through The natural gates and alleys of the body.

A
The simile compares the poison to a fast-moving, toxic element, emphasizing its deadliness.
B
The metaphor compares the uncle to a poisonous plant, which illustrates his deadly intent.
C
The personification of the vial makes it seem more lethal.
D
The apostrophe allows the ghost to address the evil uncle.
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Read the excerpt from "Morte d'Arthur" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.On one side lay the Ocean, and on oneLay a great water, and the moon was full.Then spake King Arthur to Sir Bedivere:

A
the chapel in the field
B
King Arthur
C
the vastness of the environment
D
Sir Bedivere
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Read the excerpt from Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury.Let tyrants fear, I have always so behaved myself, that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good will of my subjects, and therefore I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die among you all, to lay down for my God, and for my kingdoms, and for my people, my honour, and my blood, even in the dust.

A
persuade the troops that this cause is so worthy that she is willing to sacrifice her own life.
B
inform the troops of the many reasons they are obligated to fight courageously in the war.
C
explain to the troops what might happen should they decide not to participate in the battle.
D
entertain the troops by describing dramatic images of brave soldiers and battles from previous wars.
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Read the excerpt from Act II of Hamlet.Guildenstern: Which dreams, indeed, are ambition, for the very substance of the ambitious is merely the shadow of a dream.Hamlet: A dream itself is but a shadow.Rosencrantz: Truly, and I hold ambition of so airy and light a quality that it is but a shadow’s shadow.

A
dreams and ambition by using metaphors.
B
shadows and dreams by using similes.
C
ambition and substance by using apostrophes.
D
substance and dreams by using personification.
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Read the excerpt from Le Morte d’Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory.What saw thou there? said the king. Sir, he said, I saw nothing but waves and winds.Read the excerpt from "Morte d'Arthur” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.Then spake King Arthur to Sir Bedivere:"Hast thou perform’d my mission which I gave?What is it thou hast seen? or what hast heard?”And answer made the bold Sir Bedivere:"I heard the ripple washing in the reeds,And the wild water lapping on the crag.”

A
Tennyson adds additional sorrow to the scene by describing the water.
B
Tennyson describes King Arthur asking a question to Sir Bedivere.
C
Tennyson adds drama to the scene with additional imagery and dialogue.
D
Tennyson describes Sir Bedivere responding to King Arthur’s question.
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Which activities support the central idea about financial planning? Select 3 options.

A
saving money in a piggy bank
B
making impulsive candy purchases
C
investing extra money to earn interest
D
spending lavishly as a personal reward
E
purchasing stock in a growing company
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If Kaya wanted to analyze the development of the central ideas in The Farewell Speech, which questions should she ask herself? Select three options.

A
What are the central ideas of the text?
B
Which central ideas interact or connect?
C
Which central ideas show a particular bias?
D
Which central ideas are the most interesting?
E
How does the author advance the central ideas?
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Read the paragraph from Gordon’s personal narrative.1 When I first entered the room, I was really struck by what I saw. 2 It was my first day of cooking lessons, and I was on my way to fulfilling my dreams of one day becoming a chef in my own world-renowned restaurant. 3 I had spent countless hours of my childhood watching my parents, both professional chefs, prepare delicious meals. 4 From them, I had already obtained a solid foundation of cooking basics. 5 However, it was in this room that I would build upon those basics and begin my ascent as a chef in my own right.

A
Gordon should revise sentence 1 to provide specific details about what “struck” him as he first entered the room.
B
Gordon should revise sentence 2 to describe his dreams more clearly and explain what he hopes to accomplish one day.
C
Gordon should revise sentence 3 to replace vague words like “countless” and “delicious” with more precise adjectives.
D
Gordon should revise sentence 4 to add detailed examples about the many cooking basics he learned from his parents.
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Which detail from Gilgamesh: A New English Version is the best example of an intervention by a supernatural force?

A
Enkidu and Gilgamesh travel four hundred miles before they eat.
B
Gilgamesh sits with his chin on his knees and falls asleep.
C
A voice from heaven tells Gilgamesh to attack Humbaba.
D
The two men stand silently at the edge of the Cedar Forest.

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