Practice Test

Question 1

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?

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D: to emphasize that the United States was never completely isolationist nor will it ever be all powerful

Question 2

Which statement best describes the main idea of the third paragraph of "How We Entered World War I"?

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B: US citizens were tired of fighting with Europe and wanted to continue the separation.; D: US citizens were proud of themselves for ignoring the problems going on in Europe.

Question 3

Miguel is taking notes of the mayor’s speech. As he is taking notes, Miguel should

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D: jot down main points and supporting details.

Question 4

Read the outline for an introduction to a literary analysis paper. I. Introduction: Samuel Johnson once said, “I would rather be attacked than unnoticed. For the worst thing you can do to an author is to be silent as to his works.” A. Interpret the quotation: B. Agree or disagree: C. Thesis statement: Which statement would best fit into part B of this outline?

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A: Johnson’s sentiment is true because even negative reviews can often trigger the desire in people to read a book or poem.

Question 5

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”?

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B: He is emphasizing the enemy’s tyranny.

Question 6

Use the following definitions to answer the question. emanate: 1. (verb) to come from, originate eminent: 1. (adjective) of high standing, well-known immanent: 1. (adjective) within something, innate imminent: 1. (adjective) about to occur, pending Read the sentence. The fire burning out of control put the neighborhood in __________ danger. Which word best completes the sentence?

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D: imminent

Question 7

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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A: The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.

Question 8

Use the following definitions to answer the question. conscience: 1. (noun) the sense of right and wrong 2. (noun) inner thoughts conscious: 1. (adjective) aware 2. (noun) area of the mind aware of surroundings Which sentence contains correct word usage?

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C: I was not conscious after my head hit the ground.

Question 9

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?

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D: He believes that his wife is overreacting to the wallpaper.

Question 10

What does the narrator’s description of the wallpaper in "The Yellow Wallpaper" reveal about her worldview?

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D: She feels overpowered by everyone in her life, which is why she is refusing to see her family.

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