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Read the passage from Beowulf."My lord, the conquering king of the Danes,bids me announce that he knows your ancestry;also that he welcomes you here to Heorotand salutes your arrival from across the sea.You are free to move forwardto meet Hrothgar, in helmets and armour,but shields must stay here and spears be stackeduntil the outcome of the audience is clear."

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bids me announce that he knows your ancestry
B
also that he welcomes you here to Heorot
C
You are free to move forward
D
until the outcome of the audience is clear
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Read the paragraph from Yasmin’s narrative.I took a long, lingering look at the tremendous beauty that surrounded me. Nature abounded as far as the eye could see, and the only sounds to be heard were the peaceful murmurs of that which existed in the wilderness. As I sat there, my tent and sleeping bag the only signs of civilization for miles, my heart swelled with relief that I had decided to take this weekend camping trip. I could feel every muscle in my body gradually relaxing with every sight, every sound, every smell within this untouched slice of tranquility.

A
additional information about why Yasmin chose to camp at that specific campsite
B
more specific descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells mentioned by Yasmin
C
background information about Yasmin’s previous camping experiences and expertise
D
examples of other instances in Yasmin’s life when she felt so peaceful and relaxed
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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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Read the excerpt from Grendel.He sang of battles and marriages, of funerals and hangings, the whimperings of beaten enemies, of splendid hunts and harvests. He sang of Hrothgar, hoarfrost white, magnificent of mind.When he finished, the hall was as quiet as a mound. I too was silent, my ear pressed tight against the timbers. Even to me, incredibly, he had made it all seem true and very fine.

A
He is frightened by the power of Hrothgar and his musician.
B
He is lonely and wishes to befriend the people in the great hall.
C
He is caught up in the harpist’s song, just like Hrothgar’s people.
D
He is confused by the people’s interest in a stranger’s song.
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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.

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And Unferth heard Beowulf’s story.And he sulked hearing all that glory.
B
As Unferth listened to what Beowulf said,he felt overcome with envy at what he heard
C
Unferth sat back, brooding on his bench,listening bitterly to Beowulf’s conquests
D
Unferth remained in the hall with others,Where he hid how much he was truly bothered.
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Read the two versions of the beginning of Yasmin’s narrative.Version 1: I took a long, lingering look at the tremendous beauty that surrounded me. Nature abounded as far as the eye could see, and the only sounds to be heard were the peaceful murmurs of that which existed in the wilderness. As I sat there, my tent and sleeping bag the only signs of civilization for miles, my heart swelled with relief that I had decided to take this weekend camping trip. I could feel every muscle in my body gradually relaxing with every sight, every sound, every smell within this untouched slice of tranquility. It was hard to believe that anything could disrupt the serenity of this place . . . but I could not have been more wrong.Version 2: Exhausted, I took one last look around me. I had been camping for only two short days, but I could not wait to get home and recount the adventures of my short stay in peace and tranquility. Hoisting my backpack onto my back, I grabbed my canteen and began the long trek back to my car. The question was not which story I should tell, but rather which one I should tell first.

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Version 1 uses chronological order, building up to the action. Version 2 starts with the conclusion to make readers curious about the beginning.
B
Version 1 provides background information prior to relaying events. Version 2 begins with an exciting conflict.
C
Version 1 begins with an exciting conflict. Version 2 starts with the conclusion to make readers curious about the beginning.
D
Version 1 answers the readers’ questions. Version 2 uses chronological order, building up to the action.
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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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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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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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Anglo-Saxon
B
Danish
C
Essex-Kent
D
Wessex
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Which word best completes the comparison of Beowulf and Grendel?Readers of Beowulf will likely view Grendel as a villain. Readers of Grendel, however, will likely view the character as more ________.

A
arrogant
B
helpful
C
unlikable
D
sympathetic
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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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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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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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