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Read this excerpt from "Ritmo/Rhythm” by Margarita Engle.Older cousins show me how to shake the mule’s quijada, to make the blunt teeth rattle.Guitars. Drums. Gourds. Sticks.A cow bell. A washboard. Pretty soon, we have a whole orchestra.On Cuban farms, even death can turn into music.

A
It emphasizes that inspiration can be found in unlikely situations.
B
It shows the poet’s opinion that music is an art that brings people together.
C
It positions the speaker’s actions as a hobby that many people share.
D
It demonstrates that the natural world is a site of loss and renewal.
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Read the excerpt from "On Imagination” by Phillis Wheatley.Winter austere forbids me to aspire, And northern tempests damp the rising fire; They chill the tides of Fancy’s flowing sea, Cease then, my song, cease the unequal lay.

A
“Winter austere forbids me to aspire,”
B
“And northern tempests damp the rising fire;”
C
“They chill the tides of Fancy’s flowing sea,”
D
“Cease then, my song, cease the unequal lay.”
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Which defines the tone of a poem?

A
the rhythm of a poem determined by the stresses in syllables
B
the attitude of a speaker or author toward a poem’s topic
C
the events that occur in a poem
D
the overall message of a poem
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Read the excerpt from "My City” by James Weldon Johnson.Will it be that no more I shall see the trees Or smell the flowers or hear the singing birds Or watch the flashing streams or patient herds? No, I am sure it will be none of these.

A
It forces the reader to consider whether the speaker is presenting truthful ideas.
B
It explains to the reader that the speaker is consumed by memories of the past.
C
It helps signal to the reader that the speaker is grappling with a particular thought.
D
It pushes the reader to engage in trying to answer the question the speaker poses.
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Which best describes the irony in "A Man Said to the Universe"?

A
The man’s attempt to communicate with the universe is ignorant.
B
The universe acknowledges the man’s existence simply by responding to him.
C
The man can only exist if the universe acknowledges his existence.
D
The man is obligated to show respect to the universe.
9

Read the excerpt from "Jabari Unmasked” by Nikki Grimes.One look, and we are neatly judged this gang, these thugs, these dark delinquents in debt to society. Meanwhile, you fail to see that we are college-bound (more than a few), prepared to pay attention to psychology, the sciences, the arts, to thoughtfully unfurl the scrolls of human history. Instead, you see a thief who uses guile.

A
It emphasizes the speaker’s claim that everyone has a value they bring to society.
B
It develops the speaker’s message that stereotypes can be damaging.
C
It encourages the reader to engage in and connect with their communities.
D
It creates a commonality between the reader and the students who are described.
10

Which best describes a theme of "A Man Said to the Universe"?

A
Societal forces play a major role in forming an individual.
B
Individuals should accept their circumstances.
C
The universe is indifferent to human concerns.
D
Science is more powerful than human behavior.
11

Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph)’s tone in "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" can best be described as

A
forward and blunt.
B
angry and sarcastic.
C
heartfelt and sincere.
D
neutral and nonchalant.
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Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs."Some of you think an Indian is like a wild animal. This is a great mistake. I will tell you all about our people, and then you can judge whether an Indian is a man or not.Which central idea of the speech is most supported by this excerpt?

A
The Nez Percé people seek to preserve their valued cultural traditions.
B
The Nez Percé people hope to reduce conflict between Indigenous peoples.
C
The Nez Percé people adhere strongly to human values and morals.
D
The Nez Percé people want the new settlers to better understand them.
15

Anthony is writing a research paper about healthy eating, and this is one entry on his works cited page.Adams, Ruth. “Eat Apples.” The Journal of Nutrition 222 (2011): 26-31. Print. What does “26-31” represent?

A
the pages of the source that Anthony used
B
the issue number of the source
C
the date the source was published
D
the pages of Anthony’s paper where the source was used
17

What central idea about the government of the United States is expressed in the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph?

A
The government has misunderstood the wishes of Indigenous peoples.
B
The government has not even been willing to listen to Indigenous peoples.
C
The government has made many false promises to Indigenous peoples.
D
The government can never lessen the pain suffered by Indigenous peoples.
18

Read the quotation from the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph.Whenever the white man treats the Indian as they treat each other then we shall have no more wars. We shall be all alike—brothers of one father and mother, with one sky above us and one country around us and one government for all. Which cultural view is most clearly expressed in this quote?

A
Family is vital to survival and extends well beyond tribal boundaries.
B
Tradition is valuable and should be preserved at all possible costs.
C
Nature is sacred and all humans should treat it with the utmost respect.
D
All humans are part of the same world and should be treated as equals.
19

How are the themes of "The Colored Soldiers" and "War Is Kind" similar?

A
Both poems imply that sacrifices bring rewards.
B
Both poems suggest that order can be created out of chaos.
C
Both poems acknowledge that war is painful and causes suffering.
D
Both poems convey the idea that evil will overcome attempts at goodness.
20

In the poem "War Is Kind," which best describes the effect of the repetition of the lines “Do not weep. War is kind”?

A
These lines illustrate the fact that people react very differently to suffering.
B
These lines suggest that people who suffer from war are overreacting.
C
These lines highlight the idea that war is not as brutal as people think.
D
These lines emphasize the harshness of the scenes the speaker describes.

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