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Read the excerpt from Dispatches . By autumn, what had begun as an adventurous expedition had turned into an exhausting, indecisive war of attrition in which we fought for no cause other than our own survival. Which statement best explains the paradox in the excerpt?

A
It is surprising that the expedition turned out to be so exhausting and difficult.
B
It is unfortunate that the soldiers did not have the easy time they had anticipated.
C
It is odd that war should ever be viewed as an adventurous expedition.
D
It is unusual that soldiers should ever be forced to fight merely to survive.
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What can readers infer about Hurston from her voice in Their Eyes Were Watching God ?

A
She values certain cultures above others.
B
She appreciates history and culture.
C
She speaks in a regional dialect.
D
She has experience in political activism.
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Read the excerpt from Anthem . Perhaps, in those days, there were a few among men, a few of clear sight and clean soul, who refused to surrender that word. What agony must have been theirs before that which they saw coming and could not stop! Which best describes how the words “clear sight and clean soul” reflect the philosophy of Objectivism?

A
They suggest that the ability to perceive reality does not exist in modern life because it was lost in the past.
B
They suggest that each person has a unique version of reality because it is based on individual perception.
C
They suggest that reality exists outside the mind, whether or not a person can perceive it.
D
They suggest that some people have supernatural abilities and can see the future.
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The speaker in Hughes’s poem “Democracy” encourages people to

A
bravely stand up for what is right.
B
silently let change take its course.
C
patiently wait for equality to come.
D
peacefully support change.
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Read the excerpt from “I Dream a World” by Langston Hughes. A world I dream where black or white, Whatever race you be, Will share the bounties of the earth And every man is free, Where wretchedness will hang its head And joy, like a pearl, Attends the needs of all mankind— Of such I dream, my world! Based on the dreams that the speaker describes, it is reasonable to infer that the speaker

A
has given up the idea that one day all people will be treated the same.
B
is hopeful all people will experience the same freedoms he enjoys.
C
will do whatever is necessary to gain equality for all.
D
lives in a time and place where equality does not exist.
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In Langston Hughes’s poem “I Dream a World,” the repetition of the word “dream” emphasizes

A
the idea that the action of the poem takes place at night.
B
the notion that Hughes lives in a fantasy world rather than reality.
C
the belief that dreams often remain unrealized due to oppression.
D
the fact that equality is a desired but seemingly unattainable goal.
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The Supreme Court’s ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson was problematic because

A
it was based on the belief that segregation was permissible as long as the facilities were equal.
B
the court was not able to overturn the Louisiana state law that required passengers be separated by race.
C
the court did not have any Black justices among its members.
D
it was unclear if Plessy (who was of mixed race) broke the law by sitting in the whites-only coach.
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Read this excerpt from "A Visit from the Goon Squad." Whatever the reason, a swell of approval palpable as rain lifted from the center of the crowd and rolled out toward its edges, where it crashed against buildings and water wall and rolled back at Scotty with redoubled force, lifting him off his stool, onto his feet (the roadies quickly adjusting the microphones), exploding the quavering husk Scotty had appeared to be just moments before and unleashing something strong, charismatic, and fierce. Anyone who was there that day will tell you the concert really started when Scotty stood up. How does the author portray Scotty in this excerpt?

A
His anger is unleashed by the chaos of the crowd.
B
His musical ability is improving as he performs.
C
His excitement is shown by his moves on stage.
D
His confidence is transformed by the crowd’s response.
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Read this excerpt from "A Visit from the Goon Squad." That’s when he began singing the songs he’d been writing for years underground, songs no one had ever heard, or anything like them—“Eyes in My Head,” “X’s and O’s,” “Who’s Watching Hardest”—ballads of paranoia and disconnection ripped from the chest of a man you knew just by looking had never had a page or a profile or a handle or a handset, who was part of no one’s data, a guy who had lived in the cracks all these years, forgotten and full of rage, in a way that now registered as pure. Untouched. How does the author use satire in this excerpt?

A
The author is mocking man’s inability to freely express himself.
B
The author is criticizing media censorship.
C
The author is mocking society’s overuse of technology.
D
The author is criticizing the idea of isolationism.
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Read the excerpt from Jackie Robinson’s letter to President Eisenhower. When you said we must have self-respect, I wondered how we could have self-respect and remain patient considering the treatment accorded to us through the years. This excerpt contains an historical allusion to

A
the discrimination and bigotry faced by Black people throughout history in the United States.
B
Robinson’s belief that President Eisenhower is responsible for ending segregation in the United States.
C
civil rights activists that advocated for equal rights in the United States throughout the 20th century.
D
Robinson’s belief that an end to segregation is impossible to achieve in the United States.
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Read the following excerpt from Jackie Robinson’s letter to President Eisenhower. As the chief executive of our nation, I respectfully suggest that you unwittingly crush the spirit of freedom in Negroes by constantly urging forbearance and give hope to those pro-segregation leaders like Governor Faubus who would take from us even those freedoms we now enjoy. Your own experience with Governor Faubus is proof enough that forbearance and not eventual integration is the goal the pro-segregation leaders seek. To which specific historic event is Jackie Robinson referring to in the letter?

A
Governor Faubus’s calling of the Arkansas National Guard to prevent nine African American students from entering Little Rock Central High School, despite the US Supreme Court’s ruling against segregation
B
the rumored fatal shooting in August 1943 of a white soldier, which culminated in race rioting across the nation
C
President Eisenhower’s argument over civil rights with Arkansas Governor Faubus at the Summit Meeting of Negro Leaders the day before this letter was written
D
the riots of Harlem, which broke out in response to African Americans’ frustration at job discrimination, police brutality, poor treatment by the armed forces, and lack of access to economic opportunities
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Read the excerpt from Jackie Robinson’s letter to President Eisenhower. I respectfully remind you sir, that we have been the most patient of all people. When you said we must have self-respect, I wondered how we could have self-respect and remain patient considering the treatment accorded to us through the years. Which best explains why Robinson includes this description of Black people?

A
to show that he respects the president and all he has done to help Black people
B
to warn the president that Black people are tired of waiting and will soon take action
C
to assure the president that Black people would continue to wait patiently
D
to point out that Black people have greatly suffered for far too long
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Which best identifies Jackie Robinson’s reason for writing his letter to President Eisenhower?

A
He believes that the president should punish Governor Faubus for his inexcusable actions.
B
He feels that the president has too much sympathy for pro-segregationists like Governor Faubus.
C
He hopes that the president will take immediate action to curb segregation laws at the federal level.
D
He thinks that the president should be commended for his remarks at the Summit Meeting of Negro Leaders.
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Look at the advertisement. Open image in full-screen view Which persuasive media technique is used in this advertisement?

A
universal appeal
B
bandwagon
C
flattery
D
association
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Look at the advertisement. Open image in full-screen view Which persuasive media technique is used in this advertisement?

A
flattery
B
bandwagon
C
universal appeal
D
idealism
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Read the sentence. The stimulus in the experiment caused the plants to grow. Which type of phrase or clause is underlined in the sentence?

A
noun phrase
B
adverbial clause
C
verb phrase
D
adjectival phrase
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Read the sentence. The animals' habitat was in the direct path of the forest fire. Which type of phrase or clause is underlined in the sentence?

A
noun phrase
B
adverbial clause
C
verb phrase
D
adjectival clause
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Read the excerpt from Dispatches . The far side of the hills around the bowl of the base was glimmering, but you could never see the source of the light, and it had the look of a city at night approached from a great distance. Flares were dropping everywhere around the fringes of the perimeter, laying a dead white light on the high ground rising from the piedmont. There would be dozens of them at once sometimes, trailing an intense smoke, dropping white-hot sparks, and it seemed as though anything caught in their range would be made still, like figures in a game of living statues. There would be the muted rush of illumination rounds, fired from 60-mm. mortars inside the wire, dropping magnesium-brilliant above the NVA trenches. The sensory details in the excerpt evoke a sense of

A
awe and wonder.
B
hope and strength.
C
surprise and excitement.
D
confusion and disgust.
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Which excerpt from Dispatches contains imagery that evokes a sense of helplessness and inevitability?

A
Sometimes you’d step from the bunker, all sense of time passing having left you, and find it dark out. The far side of the hills around the bowl of the base was glimmering, but you could never see the source of the light, and it had the look of a city at night approached from a great distance.
B
One hit anywhere in the chopper would bring you back, bitten lips, white knuckles and all, and then you knew where you were.
C
Nights were when the air and artillery strikes were heaviest because that was when we knew that the NVA was above ground and moving.
D
No wonder everyone became a luck freak, no wonder you could wake at four in the morning some mornings and know that tomorrow it would finally happen, you could stop worrying about it now and just lie there, sweating in the dampest chill you ever felt.
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Which of these best explains the paradox presented in the poem "Homework"?

A
Though an international clean-up is needed, the solution is not as simple as cleaning laundry.
B
Though many famous monuments need restoration, rescuing wildlife needs to be prioritized.
C
Though there are countless global crises that require attention, the most important one is reducing pollution.
D
Though many countries have problems that need attention, the United States cannot address them all.

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