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Which reason best explains why "The Beginnings of the Maasai” can be classified as a myth?

A
It has fantastic features that help to explain the purpose of the Maasai’s weather.
B
It has supernatural features that help to explain the conflict with the Maasai’s cattle.
C
It has supernatural features that help to explain the volcanic eruption in the Maasai’s home.
D
It has fantastic features that help to explain the reason for the Maasai’s traditions.
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What element of a myth is featured in the title "The Beginnings of the Maasai”?

A
an attempt to explain an origin
B
an attempt to explain a conflict
C
an attempt to explain a fantastic setting
D
an attempt to explain a supernatural god
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An author has successfully created a suspenseful sequence of events when the reader asks which question?

A
Who are the important characters?
B
Where is the setting located?
C
What will happen next?
D
What is the background information?
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Read the sentence. While we could never prove it, we suspected him of duplicity , so we were never able to fully trust him despite his numerous good deeds. What is the most likely definition of "duplicity”?

A
dishonesty
B
determination
C
cunning
D
counterfeiting
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Read the given sentences. The new safety requirements were enacted based on scientists’ recommendations. Fewer accidents occurred. Which combines the sentences to create one complex sentence?

A
Based on the scientists’ recommendations, the new safety requirements were enacted, and fewer accidents occurred.
B
The new safety requirements were enacted based on scientists’ recommendations, and fewer accidents occurred.
C
Based on the scientists’ recommendations, the new safety requirements were enacted so that fewer accidents occurred.
D
The new safety requirements were enacted based on scientists’ recommendations; fewer accidents occurred.
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Which is the best definition of "value”?

A
a location in a story that gives the reader clues
B
a conclusion made on the basis of evidence
C
a story that explains how things came to be
D
a quality or idea that is considered important

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