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If a writer were writing a modern-day story based on the Theseus myth featured in "Cruel Tribute,” what would the story’s plot most likely include?

A
a young man beginning a political career in hopes of one day becoming head of the country
B
a young man learning the family business so he can take over for his father when he retires
C
a young man preparing to take a trip around the world with his friends and his family
D
a young man searching through a new city, trying to find his lost friends before they are harmed
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What is the first step in summarizing a plot?

A
restating central ideas and key details
B
eliminating minor or unimportant details
C
connecting ideas with logical transitions
D
identifying important words and phrases
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Read the sentence.I was telling my dad about how much I like starting a new notebook.

A
When I open the cover, the smell of fresh paper wafts up to greet me and the crisp, open page fills me with an exquisite sense of possibility.
B
When I first open the notebook, I take care to crease the cover gently so that it’s nice and flexible, and then I can enjoy writing without fussing.
C
I’m happy about the notebook because now I can get started on writing down the song that’s been floundering in my head all week.
D
I’m glad to have a new notebook because I’m hoping it will provide inspiration to start working on that short story that’s due in English soon.
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What element of a myth is featured in the title "The Beginnings of the Maasai”?

A
an attempt to explain a supernatural god
B
an attempt to explain a fantastic setting
C
an attempt to explain an origin
D
an attempt to explain a conflict
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Which is the best definition of "value”?

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

A
definition
B
example
C
explanation
D
synonym
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conflictingcause and effectfamilialevolutionary

A
conflicting
B
cause and effect
C
familial
D
evolutionary
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By studying the suffix of "fallacy,” a reader can conclude it means

A
“without being false.”
B
“someone who does something false.”
C
“the state of being false.”
D
“having the misfortune of being false.”
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conflictevidencesettingresolution

A
conflict
B
evidence
C
setting
D
resolution
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Which part of "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” best shows that the Maori value freedom?

A
the conflict between Tû and Tawhiri
B
the actions of Papa and Rangi
C
the motivation of the brothers
D
the resolution following Tû's wrath

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