Federalism in the Constitution — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which of these statements best describes the American federal system?

A
States have most of the power.
B
The federal government has most of the power.
C
State and federal governments share power, but the federal government is supreme.
D
State and federal governments share power, but state governments are supreme.
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What is the overall purpose of Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury?

A
to inform the troops of their obligations
B
to entertain the troops and relieve stress
C
to provide encouragement to the troops
D
to educate the troops about fighting tactics
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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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Read the passage from Ivanhoe.About the hour of ten o’clock, the whole plain was crowded with horsemen, horsewomen, and foot-passengers, hastening to the tournament; and shortly after, a grand flourish of trumpets announced Prince John and his retinue, attended by many of those knights who meant to take share in the game, as well as others who had no such intention.About the same time arrived Cedric the Saxon, with the Lady Rowena, unattended, however, by Athelstane. This Saxon lord had arrayed his tall and strong person in armour, in order to take his place among the combatants; and, considerably to the surprise of Cedric, had chosen to enlist himself on the part of the Knight Templar.

A
The passage portrays a group of people watching public games.
B
The passage portrays a public gathering sanctioned by the Church.
C
The passage portrays a monarch ruling over a division of social classes.
D
The passage portrays common professions of the middle class during the era.
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Which lines best complete the sentence? Select 3 options.Grendel, by John Gardner, is written

A
in first person to show a single perspective.
B
to tell an old story from a new point of view.
C
so that Beowulf’s feelings can be understood.
D
with Grendel acting as a first-person narrator.
E
using first person to show Hrothgar’s perspective.
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Which topics would be most important for a student to include in an essay about philosophy in English literature?

A
food, drink, and clothing
B
culture, history, and music
C
trade, transportation, and art
D
writers, ideas, and symbolism
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Which words contain an affix? Select 4 options.

A
strength
B
unhappy
C
inchworm
D
reread
E
restless
F
comfortable
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Which of these were challenges in England during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries? Select 3 options.

A
labor shortages
B
the Black Death
C
class inequality
D
world wars
E
unemployment
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Read the paragraph from a personal narrative.1 It may have seemed like an ordinary day to everyone else, but to me, it couldn't have been further from it. 2 Today was my first day working as a waitress at Pete's Pizza Haven, and I could not have been more excited. 3 In fact, I was so excited that I rushed to get ready much faster than I typically do. 4 "I'm ready to go!" I shouted, bouncing down the stairs and flying into the kitchen, where my mom was making breakfast. 5 "I have so much to learn and don't want to be late," I declared for emphasis. 6 My mom just grinned and placed a steaming plate of eggs before me.

A
I had so many grand plans in my head for the money I would soon be making, and I hurried to get ready as quickly as I could.
B
With visions of trendy clothes and piles of spending money dancing pirouettes in my brain, I took a shower and got dressed in record time.
C
As I rushed to shower and be ready on time, I thought about all the different things I could do with the money I would soon be making.
D
Because I was so nervous, I could not stop thinking about my new job even as I rushed to shower and get ready faster than I ever had.
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Sedentary lifestyles are harmful. Sedentary lifestyles result in disease.

A
Sedentary lifestyles are a result of harmful disease.
B
Lifestyles that result in disease are harmful and sedentary.
C
Lifestyles that are sedentary and harmful result in disease.
D
Sedentary lifestyles are harmful and result in disease.
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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 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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Read the historical fact.In medieval England, there was great tension between the Saxons and the Normans.

A
why many of the knights show indifference.
B
why Lady Rowena is the queen of the day.
C
why there is tension between the two sides in the tournament.
D
why the people of the tournament defer to Prince John.
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Read the paragraph.Point: Gilgamesh is an epic hero because of his great strength and bravery.Illustration: ________________________________________________________Explanation: Because Gilgamesh succeeds in such a challenging and frightful task, he proves himself to be notably strong and brave.

A
Gilgamesh receives help from the god Shamash.
B
Gilgamesh encourages Enkidu to stay and fight when he wants to run.
C
Gilgamesh conquers Humbaba after a long and violent struggle.
D
Gilgamesh and Enkidu are able to travel great distances in few days.
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Read the passage from Ivanhoe.On the other hand, many other knights, both English and Norman, natives and strangers, took part against the challengers, the more readily that the opposite band was to be led by so distinguished a champion as the Disinherited Knight had approved himself.

A
engages in trickery.
B
is successful in battle.
C
flaunts his power.
D
is envied by other knights.
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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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How is Hektor different from his mother and father in The Iliad of Homer?

A
Hektor is rational; his parents are emotional.
B
Hektor is humble; his parents are proud.
C
Hektor is confident; his parents are shy.
D
Hektor is timid; his parents are courageous.
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Which passage from Ivanhoe contains an example of chivalry?

A
Morning arose in unclouded splendour, and ere the sun was much above the horizon, the idlest or the most eager of the spectators appeared on the common, moving to the lists as to a general centre . . .
B
The Saxon, indeed, had remonstrated strongly with his friend upon the injudicious choice he had made of his party; but he had only received that sort of answer usually given by those who are more obstinate in following their own course, than strong in justifying it.
C
. . . Athelstane, confident of his strength, and to whom his flatterers, at least, ascribed great skill in arms, had determined not only to deprive the Disinherited Knight of his powerful succour, but, if an opportunity should occur, to make him feel the weight of his battle-axe.
D
De Bracy, and other knights attached to Prince John, in obedience to a hint from him, had joined the party of the challengers, John being desirous to secure, if possible, the victory to that side.
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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 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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