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Read the passage from The Odyssey - Teiresias.‘Then a seaborne deathsoft as this hand of mist will come upon you when you are wearied out with rich old age,your country folk in blessed peace around you.And all this shall be just as I foretell.’

A
have a gentle death.
B
die exhausted.
C
have a happy death.
D
die very wealthy.
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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 "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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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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In Act III, scenes iii and iv of Romeo and Juliet, why is Romeo considered the protagonist? Select 2 options.

A
He often acts brashly and impulsively.
B
He serves as a foil to other characters.
C
He provokes the audience to feel angry.
D
He is involved in a dramatic romance.
E
He faces a major challenge or conflict.
F
He is one of the main characters in the play.
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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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In Act III, scenes iii and iv of Romeo and Juliet, why does Nurse most likely go to see Friar Laurence and Romeo?

A
because she is concerned about Juliet’s well-being
B
because she is angry at Romeo for killing Tybalt
C
because she is worried about Romeo’s commitment to Juliet
D
because she is confused about Juliet’s whereabouts
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Read the excerpt from Act III, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet.Romeo: Ha! banishment! be merciful, say ‘death;’For exile hath more terror in his look,Much more than death: do not say ‘banishment.’

A
Death is more frightening than banishment.
B
Banishment is a worse punishment than death.
C
Death and banishment are deserved punishments.
D
Banishment is equal to the pain of death.
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Read the excerpt from Act IV, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet.Peter: Musicians! O! musicians, ‘Heart’s ease, Heart’s ease:’ O! an ye will have me live, play ‘Heart’s ease.’ First Musician: Why ‘Heart’s ease?’ Peter: O! musicians, because my heart itself plays ‘My heart is full of woe;’ O! play me some merry dump, to comfort me. Second Musician: Not a dump we; ’tis no time to play now.

A
don’t know which songs to play.
B
feel it is too sad a day to play.
C
want to get paid more.
D
dislike the Capulets.
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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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