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Which excerpt from "My Heart Is Bursting" most contributes to the cultural view that freedom is essential to happiness?

A
I moved away from those disposed for war, and I also came along to see you.
B
We have been waiting here a long time to see you and are getting tired.
C
I love to roam over the prairies. There I feel free and happy, but when we settle down we grow pale and die.
D
These soldiers cut down my timber; they kill my buffalo; and when I see that, my heart feels like bursting; I feel sorry. I have spoken.
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Read “Once I Saw the Mountains Angry,” by Stephen Crane.Once I saw mountains angry,And ranged in battle-front.Against them stood a little man;Aye, he was no bigger than my finger.I laughed, and spoke to one near me,"Will he prevail?""Surely," replied this other;"His grandfathers beat them many times."Then did I see much virtue in grandfathers—At least, for the little manWho stood against the mountains.Which best describes the theme of this poem?

A
People are more powerful than elements of nature.
B
People can find strength by understanding past generations.
C
People are arrogant in their belief that they are stronger than nature.
D
People who are resilient are able to act courageously.
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Which best describes the relationship between "Ain't I a Woman?" and the women’s suffrage movement?

A
The speech suggests that the movement is not strong enough to win equal rights.
B
The speech and the movement both advocate for equal rights.
C
The speech encourages people to join the movement to fight inequality.
D
The speech reminds members of the movement that they must work together.
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Which images in the poem “We Wear the Mask” best portray an ironic contrast?

A
grins and lies
B
torn and bleeding hearts
C
tears and sighs
D
cheeks and eyes
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Choose the correct version of the sentence.

A
Top athletes train long hours, eating healthy diets and dedicate themselves to their sports.
B
Top athletes train long hours, eat healthy diets, and dedicate themselves to their sports.
C
Top athletes train long hours, eat healthy diets, and dedicating themselves to their sports.
D
Top athletes training long hours, eating healthy diets and dedicate themselves to their sports.
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Read the introduction to Griffin’s personal narrative, “Saving Up.”When I was fifteen, I asked my mom if I could go visit my cousin, who lived across the country. “If you can [WOL] up enough babysitting money to pay for half of the plane ticket, I will let you go,” she replied. I [WOL] thrilled!Fill in the blanks in order.

A
save . . . . was
B
save . . . . am
C
saved . . . . was
D
saved . . . . am
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By signing Executive Order No. 9066, President Roosevelt assumed that

A
no one would actually be interned in camps.
B
he was doing what was best for his nation.
C
his direction and command would end the war.
D
the internment camps would be permanent.
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Read the excerpt from the song, “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?”They used to tell me I was building a dream With peace and glory ahead— These lines emphasize the pre-Great Depression belief that

A
peace and glory were the ultimate goals of WWI.
B
the American dream was beyond reach.
C
American businesses were imperishable.
D
there would always be work available.
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Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”Go where you may, search where you will, roam through all the monarchies and despotisms of the Old World, travel through South America, search out every abuse, and when you have found the last, lay your facts by the side of the everyday practices of this nation, and you will say with me, that, for revolting barbarity and shameless hypocrisy, America reigns without a rival.Which best describes the impact of the author’s repetitive use of words that suggest similar ideas, such as “go,” “search,” and “roam”?

A
They urge readers to take definitive and far-reaching action.
B
They point to different perspectives about the same idea.
C
They remind readers of the great scope of the argument.
D
They recall earlier references Douglass has made to travel.
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Read the judge’s words from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."We are sold—mighty badly sold. But we don't want to be the laughing stock of this whole town, I reckon, and never hear the last of this thing as long as we live. No. What we want is to go out of here quiet, and talk this show up, and sell the rest of the town! Then we'll all be in the same boat. Ain't that sensible?" What is ironic about the judge’s statement?

A
Rather than admit they have been fooled, the townspeople truly believe it is more sensible to devise a plan to fool the others as well.
B
Despite the fact they themselves have been fooled, the townspeople trick themselves into thinking it will be easy to fool the others.
C
Although the show was truly funny, the townspeople are still petrified of what others will say about the fact they attended the show.
D
In spite of the fact the townspeople claim to be embarrassed about attending the show, they actually enjoyed themselves immensely.
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What overall effect does Bradstreet achieve in "The Author to Her Book" through her use of hyperbole and metaphor?

A
She explains her love for a child.
B
She conveys the depth of care for her writing.
C
She confirms the importance of marriage.
D
She clarifies her dislike of writing.
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Read the sentence.The works of Charles Dickens a famous British writer include David Copperfield and Oliver Twist.Which is the best revision of this sentence?

A
The works of Charles Dickens a famous British writer include, David Copperfield and Oliver Twist.
B
The works of Charles Dickens, a famous British writer, include David Copperfield and Oliver Twist.
C
The works of Charles Dickens—a famous British writer include David Copperfield and Oliver Twist.
D
The works of Charles Dickens a famous British writer include—David Copperfield and Oliver Twist.
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Read the sentence.The speaker of Okita’s poem tries to present herself in ways that have little to do with her customs.Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?

A
The speaker of Okita’s poem has a go at painting herself in ways that have little to do with her background.
B
The speaker of Okita’s poem has a crack at describing herself in ways that have little to do with her stock.
C
The speaker of Okita’s poem makes an effort to show herself in ways that have little to do with her family.
D
The speaker of Okita’s poem attempts to characterize herself in ways that have little to do with her heritage.
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How does the passionate tone adopted by Set'tainte (Satanta) within the speech "My Heart Is Bursting" most help him achieve his purpose?

A
It strengthens his ability to persuade through emotions.
B
It strengthens his ability to persuade through credibility.
C
It decreases his ability to persuade using logical ideas.
D
It decreases his ability to persuade using his reputation.
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Roosevelt’s Executive Order No. 9066 was based on

A
evidence that all Japanese Americans were plotting to fight the US within its borders.
B
past experiences of Japanese Americans causing civil unrest in the United States.
C
the assumption that Japanese Americans posed a threat to national security.
D
written reports that Japan was recruiting American citizens to spy for them.
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Read the excerpt from "In Response to Executive Order 9066".My best friend is a white girl named Denise—we look at boys together. She sat in front of meall through grade school because of our names:O’Connor, Ozawa.In the excerpt, Okita reveals significant details about

A
religion and culture.
B
race and friendship.
C
internment and prison.
D
youth and love.
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Read the excerpt from the interview with E.Y. (Yip) Harburg.Everybody picked the song up in ’30 and ’31. Bands were playing it and records were made. When Roosevelt was a candidate for President, the Republicans got pretty worried about it. Some of the network radio people were told to lay low on the song. In some cases, they tried to ban it from the air. But it was too late. The song had already done its damage. From the content of the excerpt, it can be inferred that

A
the money Harburg made from the song made him a very wealthy man.
B
the song and its message struck a chord with the American public.
C
the Republican Party lost the elections of that particular year.
D
the president was a big fan of Yip Harburg and Jay Gorney.
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Which best describes the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?

A
White male colonists have certain rights that can never be taken away.
B
The king has failed to protect the basic rights of White male colonists.
C
The king has treated all colonists unfairly in many ways.
D
The colonies are no longer loyal to Britain’s tyrannical rule.
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Which best describes Paine’s purpose in writing Common Sense?

A
to persuade readers to fight for independence from Britain
B
to persuade readers to seek a peaceful reconciliation with Britain
C
to persuade readers to demand fair representation in the British Parliament
D
to persuade readers to exchange ideas freely with the British
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Which statement from "Ain't I a Woman?" is an example of pathos?

A
Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter.
B
That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere.
C
I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother’s grief, none but Jesus heard me!
D
If my cup won’t hold but a pint, and yours holds a quart, wouldn’t you be mean not to let me have my little half-measure full?

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