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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.At four hundred miles they stopped to eat,at a thousand miles they pitched their camp.They had traveled for just three days and nights,a six weeks' journey for ordinary men.When the sun was setting, they dug a well,they filled their waterskins with fresh water,Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop

A
The interference of the gods creates more tension and suspense in the plot.
B
The use of poetic verse causes the narrative to become confusing.
C
The long and difficult journey reflects how strong and enduring Gilgamesh is.
D
The presence of a brave hero indicates that the challenge ahead will be simple.
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How are Hektor’s mother and father similar in The Iliad of Homer?

A
Both offer sympathy to Greeks.
B
Both express frustration with politics.
C
Both urge Hektor to be cautious.
D
Both encourage Hektor to confront Achilleus.
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Which excerpts from the passage provide strong evidence that Hrothgar’s hall is famous throughout the lands? Select 2 options.

A
the timbered hall rose before them, radiant with gold
B
Nobody on earth knew of another building like it.
C
Majesty lodged there,its light shone over many lands.
D
their gallant escort guided them to that dazzling stronghold
E
I'm away to the sea, back on alert against enemy raiders.
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What should a reflection do in a narrative essay? Select three options.

A
explain how the experience was significant to the writer
B
persuade the reader that the details of the experience are factual
C
offer an analysis of what made the experience memorable
D
provide additional details about the people included in the narrative
E
extend the experience to another area of the writer’s life
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Which statement best describes a change in perspective in a story?

A
It is when a story’s setting changes from day to night.
B
It is when a story’s setting changes from one place to another.
C
It is when a story’s narrator changes from one topic to another.
D
It is when a story’s narration changes from one character to another.
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A
Anglo-Saxon
B
Danish
C
Essex-Kent
D
Wessex
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Which sentence uses whether correctly?

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A
It is time to find out whether Janey chose the truck or the sedan.
B
London, England, is known for its blustery and wet whether.
C
Strong whether can affect air, land, and sea travels.
D
I only turn on the radio to catch the whether and traffic reports.
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Techno is a root word that means "scientific" or "skillful".Which is the best definition of the word techniques in the sentence below?Chef Anna taught us to prepare French recipes with her traditional techniques.

A
special methods
B
old-family recipes
C
new appliances
D
expensive spices
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Which of these are features of epic poetry? Select 4 options.

A
a courageous hero who answers a call to adventure
B
a main character who has to overcome common challenges
C
a journey filled with many obstacles
D
a vast setting of distant landscapes
E
supernatural forces, such as gods or monsters, that intervene
F
circumstances that would be very familiar to readers
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Which pair of words shares the same word root?

A
capable, readable
B
rewritten, revision
C
barber, unbearable
D
inspect, spectacles
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chron = "time"The definition of chron is useful to know because it functions as

A
a hononym.
B
a prefix.
C
an adverbial suffix.
D
a word root.
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A
have exactly the same meaning
B
have completely opposite meanings
C
sound the same but have different meanings
D
are spelled the same but are pronounced differently
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Consider the excerpt and theme from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop,he poured out flour as an offering and said,"Mountain, bring me a favorable dream."Enkidu did the ritual for dreams,praying for a sign. A gust of windpassed. He built a shelter for the night,placed Gilgamesh on the floor and spreada magic circle of flour around him,then sprawled like a net across the doorway.Theme One: Great leaders seek supernatural help.

A
Dreams recount pleasant memories.
B
Shelter is essential for providing warmth.
C
It is important to get a good night's sleep before a big day.
D
Friendships are supportive relationships.
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skeptical
B
naive
C
remorseful
D
proud
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop,he poured out flour as an offering and said,"Mountain, bring me a favorable dream."Enkidu did the ritual for dreams,praying for a sign. A gust of windpassed.

A
It shows that Gilgamesh is a courageous hero who seeks adventure.
B
It shows that Gilgamesh's journey is both very long and very difficult.
C
It shows that the landscape Gilgamesh is traveling is distant and vast.
D
It shows that the supernatural are leading Gilgamesh during his quest.
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What ancient Greek beliefs about gods are prevalent in The Iliad of Homer? Select three options.

A
Gods are gentle.
B
Gods live forever.
C
Gods agree with one another.
D
Gods have supernatural strength.
E
Gods intervene in human affairs.
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Jamal’s assignment for class is to write his own verse to add to Beowulf, using some of the traditions that were used in Old English poetry.

And Unferth heard Beowulf’s story.And he sulked hearing all that glory.
Option
As Unferth listened to what Beowulf said,he felt overcome with envy at what he heard
Option
Unferth sat back, brooding on his bench,listening bitterly to Beowulf’s conquests
Option
Unferth remained in the hall with others,Where he hid how much he was truly bothered.
Option
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Consider these themes from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Battle forces people to acknowledge their mortality.Success in battle results in glory.

A
Gilgamesh and Enkidu are afraid of the threat that Humbaba poses to their lives, so they forego a chance at fame.
B
Gilgamesh and Enkidu's desire for recognition and fame allows them to overcome their fear of death.
C
When Humbaba threatens to kill Enkidu and Gilgamesh, he claims that he will achieve great fame.
D
When Humbaba is aware that Gilgamesh is going to kill him, he begs for his death to be an honorable one.
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Perspective is

A
a version or adaptation of a story.
B
a way of thinking about or seeing a situation.
C
the way a character is presented and developed.
D
the position from which a story is narrated.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,the dream you had is a favorable one.The mountain stands for Humbaba. He will falljust like that mountain. Lord Shamash will grant usvictory, we will kill the monsterand leave his corpse on the battlefield."Gilgamesh, happy with his good dream,smiled, and his face lit up with pleasure.

A
It causes Gilgamesh to doubt his quest's purpose.
B
It encourages Gilgamesh to continue his journey.
C
It distracts Gilgamesh from his intended quest.
D
It frightens Gilgamesh away from fighting Humbaba.

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