AnswersEnglish Language Arts 11A Nation Dividing and Expanding: Civil War, Regionalism, and Realism

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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
Despite the fact they themselves have been fooled, the townspeople trick themselves into thinking it will be easy to fool the others.
B
Although the show was truly funny, the townspeople are still petrified of what others will say about the fact they attended the show.
C
In spite of the fact the townspeople claim to be embarrassed about attending the show, they actually enjoyed themselves immensely.
D
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.
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Based on the dialect used throughout The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , which of the following statements about the characters within the story is most accurate?

A
Jim’s use of dialect suggests that he is working hard to gain favor with the duke and the king.
B
The king’s use of dialect suggests that he may not actually be a king and is simply posing as one.
C
Huck’s use of dialect suggests that he is just a young boy who wants to fit in with the crowd.
D
The duke’s use of dialect suggests that he really is a duke, attempting to act as a common swindler.
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Miguel is researching the effects of pollution on the Pacific Ocean, and he has found several potential sources. Which is a scholarly source?

A
an academic journal about the marine environment
B
a surfer’s blog that contains daily observations
C
a message board that contains people’s questions about sea life
D
an interactive website about deep-sea fishing
4

Scholarly sources, such as textbooks and government documents, are generally considered

A
print.
B
primary.
C
reliable.
D
secondary.
5

Read the sentence. Timothy walk to school everyday, and he lives four miles away. Which is the best revision of the underlined word?

A
walked
B
walks
C
would walk
D
walking
6

Read the sentence. _________ went to baseball practice together today. Which best fits in the blank?

A
He
B
I
C
You
D
We
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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 decreases his ability to persuade using logical ideas.
B
It strengthens his ability to persuade through credibility.
C
It decreases his ability to persuade using his reputation.
D
It strengthens his ability to persuade through emotions.
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Read the quote from "My Heart Is Bursting." Two years ago I made peace with Generals Harney, Sanborn, and Colonel Leavenworth at the mouth of the Little Arkansas. That peace I have never broken. What cultural view is most reflected in this quotation?

A
the value of family
B
the value of promises
C
the value of freedom
D
the value of land

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