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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
his neighbor
B
rabbits and dogs
C
himself
D
nature and hunters
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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 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 demonstrate that the United States’ sense of strength is a complete falsehood
B
to emphasize that the United States was never completely isolationist nor will it ever be all powerful
C
to highlight the fact that Wilson based his decisions on false ideas
D
to mock the United States’ reasons for becoming involved in World War I
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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 proud of themselves for ignoring the problems going on in Europe.
B
US citizens were told to keep their opinions to themselves about the possibility of going to war.
C
US citizens were tired of fighting with Europe and wanted to continue the separation.
D
US citizens were comfortable with their detachment from England and had no interest in going to war.
5

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A
The man was wet he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
B
The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
C
The man was wet, he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
D
The man was wet: he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
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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 saying the United States needs to operate alone.
B
He is speaking of acting independently.
C
He is discussing the free will of the United States.
D
He is emphasizing the enemy’s tyranny.
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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?

A
imminent
B
emanate
C
eminent
D
immanent
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Miguel is taking notes of the mayor’s speech. As he is taking notes, Miguel should

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

A
I was not conscious after my head hit the ground.
B
His conscious told him to tell the truth about the window.
C
The patient was conscience after surgery.
D
Matilda's conscience mind focused on a lush forest.
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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?

A
Johnson’s sentiment is true because even negative reviews can often trigger the desire in people to read a book or poem.
B
Johnson’s poem “The Vanity of Human Wishes” was largely ignored by his contemporaries.
C
Samuel Johnson was known for his poetry as well as his essays and biographies.
D
Samuel Johnson is suggesting that it is better for a work to receive a negative response than no response at all.
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Read the excerpt from "Poetry." I, too, dislike it: there are things that are important beyond all this fiddle. Reading it, however, with a perfect contempt for it, one discovers that there is in it after all, a place for the genuine. What is the meaning of the word “contempt” in this context?

A
indifference
B
appreciation
C
misunderstanding
D
scorn
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Read the excerpt from "Poetry." I, too, dislike it: there are things that are important beyond all this fiddle . Reading it, however, with a perfect contempt for it, one discovers that there is in it after all, a place for the genuine. Based on context, what is the most likely definition for “fiddle”?

A
violin
B
nonsense
C
length
D
noise
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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 does not like interacting with people because they aren’t able to understand the wallpaper.
C
She feels that her needs are well taken care of by her husband and other members of her family.
D
She feels a great deal of pressure to behave a certain way, as if everyone is always watching her.
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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 is unattractive.
B
He believes that his wife likes the wallpaper.
C
He believes that his wife is overreacting to the wallpaper.
D
He believes that the wallpaper should be replaced.

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