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Improving Vocabulary with Word Parts and Context Clues — Unit test Answers

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Which value is reflected in Heracles?

A
taking responsibility for one’s actions
B
taking care of one’s children.
C
disobeying the gods to follow one’s path
D
disobeying the rules to achieve one’s goals
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Which sentence best summarizes the central conflict in Amateratsu?

A
Amaterasu, the sun goddess, had a brother, Susanowo, the storm god, who fought with her.
B
Uzume, Amaterasu, Susanowo, and the other gods all had great influence over what happened on earth.
C
Susanowo caused so much trouble that Amaterasu retreated from the world, taking the sun with her.
D
The gods intervened so that Amaterasu brought back the sun, and Susanowo was punished.
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In Rain Myths, in "A Madagascan Myth,” what is one effect of ’Ndriananahary sending his son, Ataokoloinona, to Earth?

A
It results in ’Ndriananahary destroying the earth with floods.
B
It results in ’Ndriananahary relaxing in the heavens.
C
It results in ’Ndriananahary unleashing the sun on the world.
D
It results in ’Ndriananahary creating the human race.
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Read the excerpt from a contemporary story.Lara was one of the brightest computer programmers her professor had ever seen. She shared her gifts by tutoring other students, many of whom were much older. It was a common sight to see her staying late in the library, huddled over her trusted, beat-up laptop, helping someone. So when she retreated with her laptop to her room and refused to leave, it created a wave of discontent at the school.

A
Lara was one of the brightest computer programmers her professor had ever seen.
B
She shared her gifts by tutoring other students, many of whom were much older.
C
It was a common sight to see her staying late in the library, huddled over her trusted, beat-up laptop, helping someone.
D
So when she retreated with her laptop to her room and refused to leave, it created a wave of discontent at the school.
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In Rain Myths, which conclusion about the Madagascan people is most justified by "A Madagascan Myth”?

A
The Madagascans had religious beliefs based on the land.
B
The Madagascans had cultural values based on family.
C
The Madagascans had religious beliefs based on the sun.
D
The Madagascans had cultural values based on safety.
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By studying the suffix, the reader can determine that "impetuous” most likely means

A
“having the quality of acting impulsive or with emotion.”
B
“someone who is filled with impulsiveness and emotion.”
C
“someone who acts without impulsiveness or emotion.”
D
“having a state or condition that is impulsive or emotional.”
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Which is an example of a direct quotation?

A
According to my research, Zeus was instrumental in starting and ending the entire Trojan War.
B
Greek scholars agree that Zeus frequently changed form so that he could influence others.
C
Dr. W. Wharton explains, “Zeus was the king of the gods, ruler of sky, weather, law, and fate.”
D
Artists usually portray Zeus as a strong man with a dark beard, a lightning bolt, and scepter.
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Sammy will paraphrase an article for his class. To paraphrase correctly, Sammy must

A
use language taken directly from the article.
B
include quotation marks around the author’s words.
C
restate the ideas of the article in his own words.
D
find well-written phrases and quote them directly.
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actionsinferencesmythologiesvalues

A
actions
B
inferences
C
mythologies
D
values
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Emily is writing an essay on Demeter, Greek goddess of the harvest. Which website is most credible for research as she develops her topic?

A
a blog post found at www.myfavoritegoddesses.com
B
an article published by www.mythologymuseum.org
C
an advertisement at www.demeterwheatshop.com
D
an anonymous comment at www.greekschool.edu
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Spencer needs to revise his essay to use a more formal tone.One cool fact I found studying Greek mythology is the connection to modern names. For instance, my hometown, East Sparta, Ohio, is named after the home of the awesome Greek warriors!

A
One interesting fact I found studying Greek mythology is the connection to modern names. My hometown is East Sparta, Ohio, which is named after the home of the fierce Greek warriors.
B
Isn’t it interesting how Greek mythology connects to modern names? East Sparta, Ohio, for instance, is named after Sparta in Greece, which you know is home to the strong Greek warriors.
C
An interesting fact about Greek mythology is its connection to many modern names. One example is East Sparta, Ohio, a town that takes its name from the home of Greece’s famous warriors.
D
Have you noticed how many modern names come from Greek mythology? I didn’t know until now that my hometown, East Sparta, Ohio, is named after the home of some very fierce Greek warriors.
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Which characteristics should be avoided in formal writing?

A
scholarly language
B
complex sentences
C
opinion statements
D
lengthy descriptions

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