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Read the excerpt from the US Supreme court case Plessy v. Ferguson (1896).The statute of Louisiana, acts of 1890, c. 111, requiring railway companies carrying passengers in their coaches in that State, to provide equal, but separate, accommodations for the white and colored races, by providing two or more passenger coaches for each passenger train, or by dividing the passenger coaches by a partition so as to secure separate accommodations; and providing that no person shall be permitted to occupy seats in coaches other than the ones assigned to them, on account of the race they belong to; and requiring the officer of the passenger train to assign each passenger to the coach or compartment assigned for the race to which he or she belong; and imposing fines or imprisonment upon passengers insisting on going into a coach or compartment other than the one set aide for the race to which he or she belongs; and conferring upon officers of the train power to refuse to carry on the train passengers refusing to occupy the coach or compartment assigned to them, and exempting the railway company from liability for such refusal, are not in conflict with the provisions either of the Thirteenth Amendment or of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Which best explains why the Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson was unconstitutional?

A
The Supreme Court’s ruling allowed states to deny equal protection to any person within its jurisdiction.
B
Since the 14th Amendment did not make concessions for people born outside the US, the Supreme Court’s decision could not be applied.
C
The Supreme Court’s decision gave individual states the freedom to make their own laws in relation to the treatment of people of color.
D
Since segregation laws did not provide equal protections or liberties to people of color, the ruling was not consistent with the 14th Amendment.
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What is diction?

A
structure and arrangement of words and phrases within a sentence
B
a central message or insight revealed through a story
C
time, place, and social/historical context in which a story takes place
D
careful and deliberate word choice in speaking or writing
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What is the author’s purpose in a work of nonfiction?

A
the reason the author is writing
B
the thesis statement
C
the universal topic
D
the reason an author stops writing
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Read the following excerpt taken from the US Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson (1896).The case coming on for a hearing before the Supreme Court, that court was of opinion that the law under which the prosecution had was constitutional, and denied the relief prayed for by the petitioner. Ex parte Plessy, 45 La.Ann. 80. Whereupon petitioner prayed for a writ of error from this court, which was allowed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Louisiana.MR. JUSTICE BROWN, after stating the case, delivered the opinion of the court.This case turns upon the constitutionality of an act of the General Assembly of the State of Louisiana, passed in 1890, providing for separate railway carriages for the white and colored races. Acts 1890, No. 111, p. 152.The first section of the statute enacts"that all railway companies carrying passengers in their coaches in this State shall provide equal but separate accommodations for the white and colored races by providing two or more passenger coaches for each passenger train, or by dividing the passenger coaches by a partition so as to secure separate accommodations: Provided, That this section shall not be construed to apply to street railroads. No person or persons, shall be admitted to occupy seats in coaches other than the ones assigned to them on account of the race they belong to." The Supreme Court’s ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson was problematic because

A
the court was not able to overturn the Louisiana state law that required passengers be separated by race.
B
the court did not have any Black justices among its members.
C
it was unclear if Plessy (who was of mixed race) broke the law by sitting in the whites-only coach.
D
it was based on the belief that segregation was permissible as long as the facilities were equal.
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What is setting?

A
the diction and syntax that creates the style in a piece of writing
B
the central message or insight revealed through a story
C
the time, place, and social/historical context in which a story takes place
D
the central message or insight revealed through a story and that applies to anyone, anywhere
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”Just as the Apostle Paul left his village of Tarsus and carried the gospel of Jesus Christ to the far corners of the Greco Roman world, so am I compelled to carry the gospel of freedom beyond my own home town.Why does King use this allusion?

A
to share historical precedent
B
to emphasize the morality of his cause
C
to define the purpose of his travel
D
to compare the goals of famous leaders
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Frankly, I have yet to engage in a direct action campaign that was "well timed" in the view of those who have not suffered unduly from the disease of segregation.

t
to establish the suffering experienced under segregation
t
to define the concept of a direct action campaign
t
to criticize the public officials who endorse segregation
t
to explain his unwillingness to postpone his efforts
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”Of course, there is nothing new about this kind of civil disobedience. It was evidenced sublimely in the refusal of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego to obey the laws of Nebuchadnezzar, on the ground that a higher moral law was at stake.King uses this allusion to

A
retell an important historical tale.
B
describe a governmental struggle in another place.
C
explain the reason for his peaceful approach.
D
forge a connection with familiar figures of faith.
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What is the setting of the novel A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith?

A
Chinatown in San Francisco
B
Hollywood in Los Angeles, California
C
Lower East Side of Manhattan
D
Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York
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What does an author use to affect the setting of the story?

A
diction and syntax
B
purposeful writing
C
universal theme
D
flashy distractors
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Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will.

t
to condemn the insincerity of his critics’ advice
t
to contrast the motivations of people in power
t
to explain the need for mutual understanding
t
to criticize people who treat others cruelly
12

What is the plaintiffs’ main concern about the state of public schools in Brown v. Board of Education?

A
The curriculum was outdated and biased, which led to a poor quality of education in Topeka.
B
The teachers were not credentialed, which led to disparities within the Topeka school system.
C
The schools were racially segregated, which led to a lower quality of education for some students in Topeka.
D
The school buildings were in poor condition, which caused low attendance rates in Topeka.
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Read the excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”Just as Socrates felt that it was necessary to create a tension in the mind so that individuals could rise from the bondage of myths and half truths to the unfettered realm of creative analysis and objective appraisal, so must we see the need for nonviolent gadflies to create the kind of tension in society that will help men rise from the dark depths of prejudice.Why does King use this allusion?

A
to appeal to his critics’ intellect
B
to define democratic principles
C
to commemorate a famous leader
D
to decry the bondage of ancient Greece
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Which policy do the plaintiffs disagree with in Brown v. Board of Education?

A
separate but equal
B
equal protection under the law
C
the Dred Scott decision
D
the Emancipation Proclamation
15

The speaker’s role in "Harlem" is to

A
criticize oppression.
B
encourage nonviolent protests.
C
inspire new discoveries.
D
condemn artistic images.
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It is unfortunate that demonstrations are taking place in Birmingham, but it is even more unfortunate that the city's white power structure left the Negro community with no alternative.

b
by providing the names of corrupt public figures
b
by explaining Birmingham’s segregationists laws
b
by quoting the racist sentiments of city leaders
b
by describing Birmingham’s record of injustice
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Read the following excerpt from Jackie Robinson’s letter to President Eisenhower.As the chief executive of our nation, I respectfully suggest that you unwittingly crush the spirit of freedom in Negroes by constantly urging forbearance and give hope to those pro-segregation leaders like Governor Faubus who would take from us even those freedoms we now enjoy. Your own experience with Governor Faubus is proof enough that forbearance and not eventual integration is the goal the pro-segregation leaders seek. To which specific historic event is Jackie Robinson referring to in the letter?

A
President Eisenhower’s argument over civil rights with Arkansas Governor Faubus at the Summit Meeting of Negro Leaders the day before this letter was written
B
the riots of Harlem, which broke out in response to African Americans’ frustration at job discrimination, police brutality, poor treatment by the armed forces, and lack of access to economic opportunities
C
Governor Faubus’s calling of the Arkansas National Guard to prevent nine African American students from entering Little Rock Central High School, despite the US Supreme Court’s ruling against segregation
D
the rumored fatal shooting in August 1943 of a white soldier, which culminated in race rioting across the nation
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Read the excerpt from Jackie Robinson’s letter to President Eisenhower.I respectfully remind you sir, that we have been the most patient of all people. When you said we must have self-respect, I wondered how we could have self-respect and remain patient considering the treatment accorded to us through the years.Which best explains why Robinson includes this description of Black people?

A
to warn the president that Black people are tired of waiting and will soon take action
B
to point out that Black people have greatly suffered for far too long
C
to assure the president that Black people would continue to wait patiently
D
to show that he respects the president and all he has done to help Black people
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Read the excerpt from Jackie Robinson’s letter to President Eisenhower.When you said we must have self-respect, I wondered how we could have self-respect and remain patient considering the treatment accorded to us through the years.This excerpt contains an historical allusion to

A
civil rights activists that advocated for equal rights in the United States throughout the 20th century.
B
the discrimination and bigotry faced by Black people throughout history in the United States.
C
Robinson’s belief that an end to segregation is impossible to achieve in the United States.
D
Robinson’s belief that President Eisenhower is responsible for ending segregation in the United States.
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Which best identifies Jackie Robinson’s reason for writing his letter to President Eisenhower?

A
He hopes that the president will take immediate action to curb segregation laws at the federal level.
B
He believes that the president should punish Governor Faubus for his inexcusable actions.
C
He feels that the president has too much sympathy for pro-segregationists like Governor Faubus.
D
He thinks that the president should be commended for his remarks at the Summit Meeting of Negro Leaders.

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