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Which lines from "Mending Wall" indicate that the neighbor is willing to participate in mending the wall?

A
We wear our fingers rough with handling them. Oh, just another kind of out-door game, One on a side. It comes to little more: There where it is we do not need the wall:
B
To each the boulders that have fallen to each. And some are loaves and some so nearly balls We have to use a spell to make them balance: “Stay where you are until our backs are turned!”
C
I let my neighbour know beyond the hill; And on a day we meet to walk the line And set the wall between us once again. We keep the wall between us as we go.
D
Something there is that doesn't love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it, And spills the upper boulders in the sun; And makes gaps even two can pass abreast.
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Read the excerpt from "Mending Wall." Something there is that doesn't love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it, And spills the upper boulders in the sun; And makes gaps even two can pass abreast. The work of hunters is another thing: I have come after them and made repair Where they have left not one stone on a stone, But they would have the rabbit out of hiding, To please the yelping dogs. The gaps I mean, No one has seen them made or heard them made, But at spring mending-time we find them there. Whom does the speaker blame for the gaps in the wall?

A
himself
B
nature and hunters
C
rabbits and dogs
D
his neighbor
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What does the narrator’s description of the wallpaper in "The Yellow Wallpaper" reveal about her worldview?

A
She feels overpowered by everyone in her life, which is why she is refusing to see her family.
B
She feels that her needs are well taken care of by her husband and other members of her family.
C
She feels a great deal of pressure to behave a certain way, as if everyone is always watching her.
D
She does not like interacting with people because they aren’t able to understand the wallpaper.
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Read the excerpt from "The Yellow Wallpaper." He said that after the wall-paper was changed it would be the heavy bedstead, and then the barred windows, and then that gate at the head of the stairs, and so on. “You know the place is doing you good,” he said, “and really, dear, I don’t care to renovate the house just for a three months’ rental.” Based on this excerpt, which statement best describes John’s viewpoint of the wallpaper?

A
He believes that the wallpaper should be replaced.
B
He believes that the wallpaper is unattractive.
C
He believes that his wife likes the wallpaper.
D
He believes that his wife is overreacting to the wallpaper.
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Which topic would prompt an argumentative essay?

A
The Decreasing American Paychecks
B
The History of the Gender Divide
C
A Study of Women’s Careers in America
D
A Case for Gender Equity in the Workplace
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Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson’s speech, “War Message to Congress.” Neutrality is no longer feasible or desirable where the peace of the world is involved and the freedom of its peoples, and the menace to that peace and freedom lies in the existence of autocratic governments backed by organized force which is controlled wholly by their will, not by the will of their people. Which best explains President Wilson’s use of the word “autocratic”?

A
He is speaking of acting independently.
B
He is saying the United States needs to operate alone.
C
He is emphasizing the enemy’s tyranny.
D
He is discussing the free will of the United States.
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Which pair of words shares the same word root?

A
capable, readable
B
barber, unbearable
C
inspect, spectacles
D
rewritten, revision
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Miguel is taking notes of the mayor’s speech. As he is taking notes, Miguel should

A
try not to review the notes while he writes.
B
jot down main points and supporting details.
C
write out every word he hears.
D
avoid using any version of shorthand 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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Choose the correct version of the sentence.

A
Top athletes train long hours, eat healthy diets, and dedicating themselves to their sports.
B
Top athletes training long hours, eating healthy diets and dedicate themselves to their sports.
C
Top athletes train long hours, eat healthy diets, and dedicate themselves to their sports.
D
Top athletes train long hours, eating healthy diets and dedicate themselves to their sports.
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Read the final paragraph of "How We Entered World War I." In April 1917 the illusion of isolation was destroyed. America came to the end of innocence, and of the exuberant freedom of bachelor independence. That the responsibilities of world power have not made us happier is no surprise. To help ourselves manage them, we have replaced the illusion of isolation with a new illusion of omnipotence. That screen, too, must fall. Which best explains the purpose of repeating the word “illusion” in the paragraph?

A
to highlight the fact that Wilson based his decisions on false ideas
B
to demonstrate that the United States’ sense of strength is a complete falsehood
C
to mock the United States’ reasons for becoming involved in World War I
D
to emphasize that the United States was never completely isolationist nor will it ever be all powerful
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Which statement best describes the main idea of the third paragraph of "How We Entered World War I"?

A
US citizens were comfortable with their detachment from England and had no interest in going to war.
B
US citizens were told to keep their opinions to themselves about the possibility of going to war.
C
US citizens were proud of themselves for ignoring the problems going on in Europe.
D
US citizens were tired of fighting with Europe and wanted to continue the separation.
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Which revision would best strengthen the author’s main argument?

A
the addition of more general statements and ideas
B
the inclusion of reputable sources and specific facts
C
the omission of the author’s point of view
D
the correction of spelling and punctuation errors

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