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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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Read the excerpt from "Persues."Neither could she see that around them there were islands rising high above the sea, many islands. All she knew was that presently a wave seemed to lift them and carry them swiftly on and then, retreating, leave them on something solid and motionless. They had made land; they were safe from the sea, but they were still in the chest with no way to get out.

A
the geographic surroundings near Greece
B
the type of food the people eat
C
the main type of transportation in Greece
D
the gods the people believe in
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Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai.”In the very beginning of the world, Enkai was the only god: the guardian of rain, fertility, sun, and love. With that love, Enkai birthed three sons who became the Fathers of the three tribes. Enkai gave each tribe a gift to help them succeed in their new home. Upon the Father of the Kikuyu, Enkai bestowed a hoe to cultivate the plains. To the Father of the Kamba, Enkai gifted a bow and arrow so his people could hunt wild animals in the forests and plains. To my father, Neiterkob, the Father of the Maasai, Enkai gave a stick.

A
to show why the tribes dislike each other
B
to show why the tribes admire each other
C
to show the Maasai’s view that each tribe has a purpose
D
to show the Maasai’s view that some tribes are inferior
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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 reason for the Maasai’s traditions.
B
It has supernatural features that help to explain the volcanic eruption in the Maasai’s home.
C
It has supernatural features that help to explain the conflict with the Maasai’s cattle.
D
It has fantastic features that help to explain the purpose of the Maasai’s weather.
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Which story event from "Perseus" best shows that the ancient Greeks sometimes suffered tyrannical rulers?

A
Viewing the Gorgon, King Polydectes and his men turn to stone.
B
The Ethiopians force King Cepheus to sacrifice his daughter.
C
Perseus makes his old friend Dictys king of the island.
D
King Acrisius and King Polydectes try to kill Perseus.
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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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conflictevidencesettingresolution

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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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Which characters in the story of Perseus best reflect the value of friendship?

A
King Acrisius and the King of Larissa
B
Perseus and Hermes
C
Andromeda and Athena
D
Dictys and Perseus
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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 passage from "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida.”Raven crept into the chief’s dwelling. He appeared as a baby, with raven hair and black eyes. The chief’s daughter adopted the child, never knowing that he was in fact Raven the trickster.The daughter loved the child, but soon the baby began to cry. The Sky Chief did whatever he could to comfort his new grandson, but the baby was inconsolable. Finally, to appease the child, he gave him a small box to play with. Raven, as the baby, tumbled and tossed the box until it fell open. Whoosh! The stars flew up through the smoke hole in the ceiling, settling in the night sky.The chief was very upset, but was able to recover, as they were only stars and not very luminous.

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were large.
B
were small.
C
had windows.
D
had fireplaces.

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