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Which images in the poem “We Wear the Mask” best portray an ironic contrast?

A
grins and lies
B
torn and bleeding hearts
C
tears and sighs
D
cheeks and eyes
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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 discussing the free will of the United States.
C
He is speaking of acting independently.
D
He is emphasizing the enemy’s tyranny.
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Read the quote from "My Heart Is Bursting."Two years ago I made peace with Generals Harney, Sanborn, and Colonel Leavenworth at the mouth of the Little Arkansas. That peace I have never broken.What cultural view is most reflected in this quotation?

A
the value of land
B
the value of family
C
the value of promises
D
the value of freedom
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Read “Once I Saw the Mountains Angry,” by Stephen Crane.Once I saw mountains angry,And ranged in battle-front.Against them stood a little man;Aye, he was no bigger than my finger.I laughed, and spoke to one near me,"Will he prevail?""Surely," replied this other;"His grandfathers beat them many times."Then did I see much virtue in grandfathers—At least, for the little manWho stood against the mountains.Which best describes the theme of this poem?

A
People are more powerful than elements of nature.
B
People can find strength by understanding past generations.
C
People are arrogant in their belief that they are stronger than nature.
D
People who are resilient are able to act courageously.
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Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.“What we want is to go out of here quiet, and talk this show up, and sell the rest of the town! Then we'll all be in the same boat. Ain't that sensible?" ("You bet it is!—the jedge is right!" everybody sings out.) Twain is most likely using humor to make a statement about the impressionability of which of the following groups of people?

A
those who work in the legal field, represented by the “jedge”
B
those who are not formally educated, represented by Huck and Jim
C
those who swindle and cheat others, represented by the “duke” and “king”
D
those who are considered common folk, represented by the townspeople
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Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? What is the purpose of this rhetorical question as it used by Douglass?

A
It is designed to introduce an idea.
B
It is designed to convey an emotion.
C
It is designed to express an opinion.
D
It is designed to obtain information.
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Based on the dialect used throughout The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which of the following statements about the characters within the story is most accurate?

A
Jim’s use of dialect suggests that he is working hard to gain favor with the duke and the king.
B
The king’s use of dialect suggests that he may not actually be a king and is simply posing as one.
C
Huck’s use of dialect suggests that he is just a young boy who wants to fit in with the crowd.
D
The duke’s use of dialect suggests that he really is a duke, attempting to act as a common swindler.
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Based on the dialect used throughout The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which of the following statements about the characters within the story is most accurate?

A
Jim’s use of dialect suggests that he is working hard to gain favor with the duke and the king.
B
The king’s use of dialect suggests that he may not actually be a king and is simply posing as one.
C
Huck’s use of dialect suggests that he is just a young boy who wants to fit in with the crowd.
D
The duke’s use of dialect suggests that he really is a duke, attempting to act as a common swindler.
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Read the excerpt from "Ain't I a Woman?"I could work as much and eat as much as a man – when I could get it – and bear the lash as well! And ain’t I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother’s grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain’t I a woman?What is the primary purpose of the phrases “borne thirteen children” and “cried out with my mother’s grief”?

A
to encourage audience members to recall their own struggles
B
to encourage the audience to sympathize with enslaved persons
C
to emphasize the pain and struggle that Truth has lived through
D
to emphasize Truth’s belief that women should receive special treatment
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Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”There are seventy-two crimes in the State of Virginia which, if committed by a black man (no matter how ignorant he be), subject him to the punishment of death; while only two of the same crimes will subject a white man to the like punishment.What problem is Douglass referring to in this excerpt?

A
the alarming rise in crime that was taking place
B
the difficulties of living in Virginia prior to the Civil War
C
the injustice and unreliability of the death penalty
D
the unfair treatment of Black people in the courts
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How does "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” relate to the Declaration of Independence?

A
Douglass’s speech objects to several points made within the Declaration of Independence.
B
Douglass’s speech quotes the Declaration of Independence liberally and uses it to support every claim.
C
Douglass’s speech proclaims that the treatment of Black people directly contradicts the Declaration of Independence.
D
Douglass’s speech served as the basis for the Declaration of Independence, which was written soon after his speech was given.
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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
jot down main points and supporting details.
C
try not to review the notes while he writes.
D
avoid using any version of shorthand writing.
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Read the judge’s words from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."We are sold—mighty badly sold. But we don't want to be the laughing stock of this whole town, I reckon, and never hear the last of this thing as long as we live. No. What we want is to go out of here quiet, and talk this show up, and sell the rest of the town! Then we'll all be in the same boat. Ain't that sensible?" What is ironic about the judge’s statement?

A
Rather than admit they have been fooled, the townspeople truly believe it is more sensible to devise a plan to fool the others as well.
B
Despite the fact they themselves have been fooled, the townspeople trick themselves into thinking it will be easy to fool the others.
C
Although the show was truly funny, the townspeople are still petrified of what others will say about the fact they attended the show.
D
In spite of the fact the townspeople claim to be embarrassed about attending the show, they actually enjoyed themselves immensely.
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Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs."They told us to treat all men as they treated us; that we should never be the first to break a bargain; that it was a disgrace to tell a lie; that we should speak only the truth; that it was a shame for one man to take from another his wife, or [to take] his property without paying for it. What central idea from the speech is most strengthened by this quote?

A
It is important to listen to one’s elders.
B
It is important to be guided by morals.
C
It is important to pay for what one wants.
D
It is important to be faithful to a spouse.
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How does the passionate tone adopted by Set'tainte (Satanta) within the speech "My Heart Is Bursting" most help him achieve his purpose?

A
It strengthens his ability to persuade through emotions.
B
It strengthens his ability to persuade through credibility.
C
It decreases his ability to persuade using logical ideas.
D
It decreases his ability to persuade using his reputation.
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Read the lines from chapter 22 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Then at the bottom was the biggest line of all, which said:LADIES AND CHILDREN NOT ADMITTED."There," says he, "if that line don't fetch them, I don't know Arkansaw!"Twain is most likely using humor to convey his viewpoint that

A
people are often tempted by the thrill of something naughty.
B
people are often too ignorant to know when they are being fooled.
C
liars and swindlers will stop at nothing to make fast and easy money.
D
liars and swindlers are often considerate of the feelings of others.
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Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.“What we want is to go out of here quiet, and talk this show up, and sell the rest of the town! Then we'll all be in the same boat. Ain't that sensible?" ("You bet it is!—the jedge is right!" everybody sings out.) Twain is most likely using humor to make a statement about the impressionability of which of the following groups of people?

A
those who work in the legal field, represented by the “jedge”
B
those who are not formally educated, represented by Huck and Jim
C
those who swindle and cheat others, represented by the “duke” and “king”
D
those who are considered common folk, represented by the townspeople

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