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Read the excerpt from an article published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Drinking enough water every day is good for overall health. As plain drinking water has zero calories, it can also help with managing body weight and reducing caloric intake when substituted for drinks with calories, like regular soda. Which current event is most relevant to the topic?

A
A city enacts a new law that helps protect local waterways from pollution.
B
A fast-food company advertises unlimited free refills on all drinks.
C
A school removes its vending machines that sell sugary drinks.
D
A beverage company launches a new energy replacement drink.
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Choose the correct version of the sentence.

A
Top athletes train long hours, eat healthy diets, and dedicate themselves to their sports.
B
Top athletes train long hours, eat healthy diets, and dedicating themselves to their sports.
C
Top athletes training long hours, eating 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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Based on this information, which text would be the best recommendation for Marcella? Marcella is selecting a fiction text for personal enjoyment. She is in eleventh grade and reads well. She loves dancing, helping her parents cook meals, and hiking on nature trails.

A
a book of recipes from famous New York City chefs
B
an article that rates colleges that have dance degree programs
C
a collection of classic poetry that covers a variety of topics
D
a novel about a young woman who explores the wilderness in Alaska
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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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Read the following scene from Trifles . MRS. HALE (a bruptly moving toward her .) Mrs. Peters? MRS. PETERS: Yes Mrs. Hale? (At upstage right door.) MRS. HALE: Do you think she did it? MRS. PETERS (in a frightened voice .) Oh, I don’t know. What is one possible advantage of hearing the characters’ voices as opposed to silently reading the scene?

A
It helps listeners envision the movements of each woman.
B
It helps readers conclude what each woman is thinking.
C
It helps readers visualize what each woman is wearing.
D
It helps listeners keep track of which woman is speaking.
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Which best supports the fact that Trifles is written in a realistic style?

A
The audience is actually involved in the play.
B
The characters are formal and exaggerated.
C
The setting is presented in an unusual way.
D
The characters are portrayed as in real life.
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Read the following scene from Trifles . COUNTY ATTORNEY: Let’s talk about that later, Mr. Hale. I do want to talk about that, but tell now just what happened when you got to the house. HALE: I didn’t hear or see anything; I knocked at the door, and still it was all quiet inside. I knew they must be up, it was past eight o’clock. So I knocked again, and I thought I heard somebody say, “Come in.” I wasn’t sure, I’m not sure yet, but I opened the door—this door (indicating the door by which the two women are still standing), and there in that rocker— (pointing to it ) sat Mrs. Wright. ( They all look at the rocker.) What would be one advantage of watching this scene as opposed to reading it?

A
The audience would not have to infer the characters’ moods, which could make the characters seem more genuine.
B
The audience would actually watch all of the characters turn to stare at the rocker, which could enhance the mood of the scene.
C
The audience would actually see what the characters look like, which could alleviate unnecessary mystery.
D
The audience would not have to interpret the setting, which could make the conflict of the story more evident.
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Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles . HALE: “Why—where is he?” says I, not knowing what to say. She just pointed upstairs—like that ( himself pointing to the room above ). What does the word “pointing” mean in this stage direction?

A
indicating
B
eying
C
accusing
D
leading
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Which excerpt from part one of Trifles contains a stage direction that contributes to the character development of Mrs. Hale?

A
MRS. HALE ( shaking her head ) : I’ve not seen much of her of late years. I’ve not been in this house—it’s more than a year.
B
MRS. HALE ( looking about ) : It never seemed a very cheerful place.
C
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 .)
D
MRS. HALE: ( eyes fixed on a loaf of bread beside the breadbox, which is on a low shelf at the other side of the room. Moves slowly toward it. ) She was going to put this in there.
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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 emphasize that the United States was never completely isolationist nor will it ever be all powerful
B
to highlight the fact that Wilson based his decisions on false ideas
C
to mock the United States’ reasons for becoming involved in World War I
D
to demonstrate that the United States’ sense of strength is a complete falsehood
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Read the excerpt from part two of Trifles . COUNTY ATTORNEY (as one turning from serious things to little pleasantries ) : Well, ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it? MRS. PETERS: We think she was going to--knot it. COUNTY ATTORNEY: Well, that’s interesting, I’m sure. (Seeing the birdcage.) Has the bird flown? MRS. HALE: ( putting more quilt pieces over the box .) We think the--cat got it. Which idea is suggested by this excerpt?

A
The women believe that the men should be taught a lesson in sensitivity, so they keep information from the men.
B
The women are beginning to feel superior to the men because they do not think the men are capable of solving the case.
C
The women still have no idea about what really happened between Mr. and Mrs. Wright.
D
The women are going to hide what they have discovered to protect Mrs. Wright.
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In part two of Trifles , what symbolic impact is made when Susan Glaspell includes quilting as a part of Mrs. Wright’s lifestyle?

A
It heightens the tension by creating a scene of domestic bliss that would conflict with the murder being investigated.
B
It casts doubt on the idea that Mrs. Wright could have killed her husband by making her appear innocent and content.
C
It reinforces the idea that Mrs. Wright fulfilled many of the roles considered common for women during this time.
D
It characterizes Mrs. Wright as someone who truly enjoyed the domestic duties expected of women during this time.
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What best describes an element shared by the article "Indicted Her for Murder" and the excerpt from Midnight Assassin ?

A
Both address the desires of Mrs. Hossack’s attorneys to have as speedy a trial as possible.
B
Both address the fact that Mrs. Hossack was in the house at the time of her husband’s murder.
C
Both address details about Mrs. Hossack’s bail and the fact that she would likely have to await trial in jail.
D
Both address the impact of the case upon journalist Susan Glaspell and the role she played in relating it.

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