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Read the excerpts from Midnight Assassin and Glaspell’s newspaper article "She Prepares to Fight."Midnight Assassin: But reports soon surfaced that Hossack had abused and threatened his family, and for years his wife had gone to the neighbors to complain of his behavior.“She Prepares to Fight”: Though past 50 years of age, she is tall and powerful and looks like she would be dangerous if aroused to a point of hatred.Which excerpt is biased and why?

A
The first excerpt, because it does not indicate whether the reports were accepted as evidence in the case.
B
The first excerpt, because it contains assumptions that may have affected the writer’s beliefs about Mr. Hossack.
C
The second excerpt, because it contains nothing that can be proven with objective evidence.
D
The second excerpt, because it appears to contain a prejudice that may have affected the writer’s beliefs about Mrs. Hossack.
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Which is a trait of participatory drama?

A
The storyline is sentimental with stereotypical characters.
B
The setting and characters are portrayed as in real life.
C
The audience itself is involved in the play in some way.
D
The actors recite lines before an audience with no setting.
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What is a key similarity between the accounts presented in the primary source article "Indicted Her for Murder" and the secondary source Midnight Assassin?

A
Both suggest that Mrs. Hossack’s attorneys do not actually believe in her innocence.
B
Both suggest that a nearby neighbor had a history of heated arguments with Mr. Hossack.
C
Both suggest that Mrs. Hossack may have had a possible motive for killing her husband.
D
Both suggest that the Hossack children had likely motives for killing Mr. Hossack.
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Which best describes a drama written in an experimental style?

A
The author uses language that is unusual for the time period.
B
The themes presented are creative and highly controversial.
C
The actors conduct a variety of experiments while onstage.
D
The setting and characters are presented in unusual ways.
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How does Midnight Assassin differ from the primary source article "She Prepares to Fight" in its portrayal of Mrs. Hossack?

A
The excerpt portrays Mrs. Hossack only as cold and hateful, while the article presents multiple images of her.
B
The excerpt portrays Mrs. Hossack as warm and compassionate, while the article presents an image of her as vengeful and cruel.
C
The article portrays Mrs. Hossack as weak and frail, while the excerpt presents an image of her as strong and determined.
D
The article portrays Mrs. Hossack as only potentially dangerous, while the excerpt presents two very different images of her.
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Read the excerpt from Midnight Assassin.At the coroner’s inquest, most of the Hossacks and their neighbors were tight-lipped about their knowledge of the turbulent family history. In 1900, communities largely ignored or tolerated domestic abuse, and no significant public discourse on the issue existed.Which words support the idea that the excerpt is an opinion?

A
most, largely, no significant
B
ignored, tolerated, existed
C
Hossacks, neighbors, abuse
D
tight-lipped, ignored, issued
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Which is a trait of readers’ theater?

A
The audience members read aloud from books they have brought.
B
The audience becomes actively involved in the play in some way.
C
The actors read or recite lines before an audience with no setting.
D
The actors speak spontaneously without rehearsing beforehand.
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Which element is excluded in the articles by Susan Glaspell and the excerpt from Midnight Assassin?

A
the names of Mrs. Hossack’s lawyers
B
information about the Hossack family
C
how the Hossack children handled the trial
D
possible murder motives of Mrs. Hossack
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Read the excerpt from Midnight Assassin.Hossack and his wife, Margaret, had nine children, including five, ranging in age from thirteen to twenty-six, who were in the house at the time of the assault.Which best describes the excerpt?

A
It is a fact because it can be proven using objective evidence.
B
It is a fact because it cannot be proven using objective evidence.
C
It is an opinion because it can be proven using objective evidence.
D
It is an opinion because it cannot be proven using objective evidence.
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What is a major difference between the accounts presented in the primary source article "Prominent Farmer Robbed and Killed" and the secondary source Midnight Assassin?

A
The article suggests that the murder was likely committed by burglars, while the excerpt suggests a wider range of suspects.
B
The article suggests that Mr. Hossack was highly respected, while the excerpt states that he was widely despised.
C
The article suggests that the murder was spontaneous, while the excerpt hints at the idea that it was premeditated.
D
The article suggests that Mr. Hossack was a loving and caring father, while the excerpt portrays him as one who inspired fear in his family.

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