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Read the excerpt from Section 2 of the Espionage Act, which was enacted by the Congress of the United States on June 15, 1917. Section 2 Whoever, with intent or reason to believe that it is to be used to the injury or the United States or to the advantage of a foreign nation, communicated, delivers, or transmits, or attempts to, or aids, or induces another to, communicate, deliver or transmit, to any foreign government, or to any faction or party or military or naval force within a foreign country, whether recognized or unrecognized by the United States, or to any representative, officer, agent, employee, subject, or citizen thereof, either directly or indirectly and document, writing, code book, signal book, sketch, photograph, photographic negative, blue print, plan, map, model, note, instrument, appliance, or information relating to the national defence, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than twenty years. How does this excerpt relate to the plot of the The Inheritors ?

A
It characterizes Emil, who is the first to mention the act, as one who exaggerates and worries unnecessarily.
B
It establishes the setting by referring to acts of espionage that were only committed during certain periods in history.
C
It creates a shift in the mood, which was initially lighthearted, to one that is somber and tense.
D
It strengthens the conflict by revealing the severity of the punishments that one convicted of spying will face.
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In Glaspell’s The Inheritors , which quotation best supports the feminist theme that women often feel a desire to control their own fate?

A
MADELINE: He got this letter out to me—written on this scrap of paper. . . . He's in what they call 'the hold', father—a punishment cell.
B
MADELINE: I do like good times. So does Fred Jordan like good times.
C
MADELINE: I do know what it means, but it means not being a coward.
D
MADELINE: I think I'm an American. And for that reason I think I have something to say about America.
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Read the excerpt from The Inheritors . EMIL: Guess you don't know much about the Espionage Act or you'd go and make a little friendly call on your uncle. When your case comes to trial—and Judge Lenon may be on the bench—( whistles ) He's one fiend for Americanism. What best describes the effect of the word fiend in this excerpt?

A
It characterizes Judge Lenon as a corrupt judge who does not care to serve justice.
B
It develops the conflict by establishing the fact that Judge Lenon is unforgiving when he feels that someone has been unpatriotic.
C
It enhances the theme of the story by suggesting that it is nearly impossible to receive a fair trial during this time period.
D
It establishes the time period in which the story occurred by using language that is not typically used in today’s society.
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Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles . SHERIFF ( unbuttoning his overcoat and stepping away from the stove as if to the beginning of official business ) : How does the use of the word “official” in this stage direction affect the mood of the scene?

A
It suggests that the Sheriff is an honest man with great integrity.
B
It suggests that the Sheriff is pretending to know what he is doing.
C
It suggests that the Sheriff is very experienced with crimes of this sort.
D
It suggests that the Sheriff is going to attempt to act professionally.
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Which excerpt from Trifles contains a stage direction?

A
SHERIFF (looking about) : It’s just the same.
B
COUNTY ATTORNEY: Somebody should have been left here yesterday.
C
HALE: Well, she looked queer.
D
MRS. HALE: Well, I don’t know as Wright had, either.
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Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles . HALE: Well, my first thought was to get that rope off. I looked . . . ( Stops, his face twitches . ) . . . but Harry, he went up to him, and he said, “No, he’s dead all right, and we’d better not touch anything.” How does the use of the word “twitches” in the stage direction most affect this scene?

A
It reveals to the reader that Hale is extremely upset because he and Mr. Wright were very close.
B
It emphasizes the fact that death is a difficult subject for Mr. Hale and causes him discomfort.
C
It hints to the reader that Hale may have somehow been involved and is acting out of guilt.
D
It characterizes Hale as someone who is weak and cannot handle difficult aspects of the job.
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Read the following scene from The Little Foxes . BEN: ( very jovial ) I suppose I have been. And why not? Horace has done Hubbard Sons many a good turn. Why shouldn’t I be anxious to help him now? REGINA: ( laughs ) Help him! Help him when you need him, that’s what you mean. BEN: What a woman you married, Horace. ( Laughs awkwardly when HORACE does not answer ) Well, then I’ll make it quick. You know what I’ve been telling you for years. How I’ve always said that every one of us little Southern businessmen had great things—( Extends his arm )—right beyond our finger tips. It’s been my dream: my dream to make those fingers grow longer: I’m a lucky man, Horace, a lucky man. To dream and to live to get what you’ve dreamed of. That’s my idea of a lucky man. ( Looks at his fingers as his arm drops slowly ) For thirty years I’ve cried bring the cotton mills to the cotton. (HORACE opens medicine bottle ). Well, finally I got up nerve to go to Marshall Company in Chicago. What would be similar about a stage and a film interpretation of this scene?

A
Viewers would have to visualize the actions and movements of Ben and Regina.
B
Viewers would have to imagine the few props being used by Ben and Regina.
C
Viewers would have to envision the physical descriptions of Ben and Regina.
D
Viewers would have to infer the emotions and motivations of Ben and Regina.
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Read the excerpt from The Little Foxes . REGINA: ( to BEN, triumphantly ) Exactly. ( To HORACE) So I did a little bargaining for you and convinced my brothers they weren’t the only Hubbards who had a business sense. HORACE: Did you have to convince them of that? How little people know about each other! ( Laughs ) But you’ll know better about Regina next time, eh, Ben? (BEN, REGINA, HORACE laugh together. OSCAR’S face is angry ) Now let’s see. We’re getting a bigger share. ( Looking at OSCAR) Who’s getting less? Which of the following themes does this reinforce?

A
Women artists frequently face difficult paths when pursuing careers.
B
Women are commonly underestimated by those within society.
C
Women suffer injustices and abuses in male-dominated societies.
D
Women are often pressured to conform to roles set by society.
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Read the excerpt from The Little Foxes . REGINA: ( to BEN) Horace would like to talk to you now. HORACE: Horace would not like to talk to you now. I am very tired, Regina— REGINA: ( comes to him ) Please. You’ve said we’ll try our best with each other. I’ll try. Really, I will. Please do this for me now. You will see what I’ve done while you’ve been away. How I watched your interests. ( Laughs gaily ) And I’ve done very well too. But things can’t be delayed any longer. Everything must be settled this week— (HORACE sits down. BEN enters. OSCAR has stayed in the dining room, his head turned to watch them. LEO is pretending to read the newspaper ) Now you must tell Horace all about it. Only be quick because he is very tired and must go to bed. (HORACE is looking up at her. His face hardens as she speaks ) But I think your news will be better for him than all the medicine in the world. BEN: ( looking at HORACE) It could wait. Horace may not feel like talking today. REGINA: What an old faker you are! You know it can’t wait. You know it must be finished this week. You’ve been just as anxious for Horace to get here as I’ve been. What does this excerpt emphasize about the character of Regina?

A
her dismissive attitude toward her husband
B
her desire to be a traditional wife for her husband
C
her anger toward her husband about his past decisions
D
her innate belief that she is inferior to her husband
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Which best describes the style of The Little Foxes ?

A
stylized
B
realistic
C
participatory
D
experimental
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Which sentence contains parallel structure?

A
Mekhi was finally finished with his chemistry homework.
B
Mekhi spent three hours finishing his chemistry homework.
C
Mekhi finished his chemistry homework before basketball practice.
D
Mekhi finished his chemistry homework and then finished his essay.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Kellen—who graduated with honors, will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.
B
Kellen, who graduated with honors will study microorganisms—sensory neurons, and potential energy.
C
Kellen, who graduated with honors, will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.
D
Kellen who graduated with honors—will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.
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Which best describes a drama written in an experimental style?

A
The author uses language that is unusual for the time period.
B
The setting and characters are presented in unusual ways.
C
The actors conduct a variety of experiments while onstage.
D
The themes presented are creative and highly controversial.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Takeko, a painting student offered to help with a sculpting demonstration.
B
Sarah, Matt's wife, works as a business software developer.
C
The, local market, has the freshest produce and meats in town.
D
The store offers, many products, which can be personalized with your initials.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Mrs. Ellis, a petite woman wore the finest dresses from Paris.
B
Mrs. Ellis, a petite woman, wore the finest dresses from Paris.
C
Mrs. Ellis a petite woman, wore the finest dresses from Paris.
D
Mrs. Ellis a petite woman wore the finest dresses from Paris.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
The musicians, performed their hit songs, at the weekend concert.
B
Snow cones, a tasty treat, can be found in many delicious flavors.
C
Maggie broke her leg, while jumping into the pool, and has to wear a cast for eight weeks.
D
Mike, has lost 40 pounds, because he started eating healthy and running each day.
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A drama in which the characters and setting are presented in typical and real-world ways is known as

A
melodrama.
B
realistic.
C
participatory.
D
experimental.
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Read the excerpt from Trifles . SHERIFF: Nothing here but kitchen things. ( The County Attorney, after again looking around the kitchen, opens the door of a cupboard closet. He gets up on a chair and looks on a shelf. Pulls his hand away, sticky .) COUNTY ATTORNEY: Here’s a nice mess. (The women draw nearer .) How would an audio recording of this excerpt help establish the setting of the play?

A
through the sound of a cupboard door opening
B
through an increase in volume at certain points in time
C
through a change in the characters’ tones of voices
D
through the dialogue spoken by each of the characters
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Read the following scene from Trifles . COUNTY ATTORNEY: Yes, but I would like to see what you take, Mrs. Peters, and keep an eye out for anything that might be of use to us. MRS. PETERS: Yes, Mr. Henderson. ( The women listen to the men’s steps on the stairs, then look about the kitchen .) MRS. HALE: I’d hate to have men coming into my kitchen, snooping around and criticizing. ( She arranges the pans under sink which the Lawyer had shoved out of place .) MRS. PETERS: Of course it’s no more than their duty. MRS. HALE: Duty’s all right, but I guess that deputy sheriff that came out to make the fire might have got a little of this on. ( Gives the roller towel a pull .) Wish I’d thought of that sooner. Seems mean to talk about her for not having things slicked up when she had to come away in such a hurry. A possible advantage of hearing this scene, as opposed to reading it silently, is that

A
readers can better visualize what each of the characters looks like.
B
various sound effects can be used to create or enhance the mood.
C
different lighting techniques can be used to heighten the conflict.
D
trivial lines of dialogue can be skipped without causing confusion.
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Read the following scene from The Chaste Adventures of Joseph: A Comedy . THE LADY: Such a lovely house, Madam Potiphar!—But what is this quiet room? Your husband's study? MADAM POTIPHAR: ( coming in ) Oh, this is nothing—merely the room of one of the slaves. Come, dear Cousin Asenath, and I will show you the garden. The pomegranates are just beginning to blossom. ASENATH: The room of a slave? Indeed! He seems to be an educated person! How would a stage interpretation differ from an audio production of this scene?

A
Viewers would have to interpret the various stage directions associated with this scene.
B
Viewers would not have to visualize the setting or the background associated with this scene.
C
Viewers would have to imagine the different sound effects associated with this scene.
D
Viewers would not have to infer the emotions or motivations of the characters associated with this scene.

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