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Engaging in a Formal Discussion — Unit test Answers

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During a formal discussion, what is an effective way to demonstrate understanding of another participant’s viewpoint?

A
Respond by stating a different idea.
B
Take notes while others are speaking.
C
Use prior knowledge to make a connection.
D
Question the supporting data used to make the point.
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Kendrick and his classmates are having a formal discussion about strategies to encourage voting. Which statement best suggests that Kendrick has come to the discussion prepared to share his opinions about how to inspire more people to vote?

A
Kendrick mostly relies on personal knowledge from his experiences.
B
Kendrick has brought written suggestions based on online research.
C
Kendrick agrees with many statements that other participants make.
D
Kendrick offers passionate opinions to support his viewpoint.
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Which is a strategy for keeping a discussion respectful when participants disagree?

A
refuting counterarguments with opinions
B
persuading one group to agree with the other
C
deciding as a group which point of view is better
D
summarizing points of both sides of the argument
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Read the scenario about a formal discussion.When he presents his point of view in a group discussion, Will is knowledgeable, acknowledges other viewpoints, and answers questions fully. However, he uses many slang terms and idioms when he speaks.

A
being prepared to speak on the topic
B
supporting a point of view with facts
C
using language appropriate for the topic
D
explaining his point of view to others
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Read the comment by Huck from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.I smelt sickly eggs by the barrel, and rotten cabbages, and such things; and if I know the signs of a dead cat being around, and I bet I do, there was sixty-four of them went in.What insight does this comment reveal about the character of Huck?

A
Because of his past, Huck has a tendency to always expect the worst from people.
B
Despite his lack of formal upbringing, Huck has good intuition when it comes to reading situations.
C
In spite of his past, Huck tries valiantly to find some humor in every type of situation.
D
As a result of his youth, Huck has a tendency to grossly exaggerate certain situations.
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What theme does the motif of hands represent throughout "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"?

A
Hands represent the indistinct line between dreams and reality.
B
Hands represent the perpetual struggle against fate.
C
Hands represent the idea of justice.
D
Hands represent the importance of love and family.
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Read the excerpt from chapter 22 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.So the duke said these Arkansaw lunkheads couldn't come up to Shakespeare; what they wanted was low comedy—and maybe something ruther worse than low comedy, he reckoned.Based on the excerpt, which best describes the duke’s impression of people in this part of Arkansas?

A
He believes that they are too serious.
B
He believes that they are not intelligent.
C
He believes that they are highly educated.
D
He believes that they are extremely humorous.
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Read the excerpt from chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, in which Huck describes his father.He was most fifty, and he looked it. His hair was long and tangled andgreasy, and hung down, and you could see his eyes shining through like hewas behind vines. It was all black, no gray; so was his long, mixed-upwhiskers. There warn't no color in his face, where his face showed; itwas white; not like another man's white, but a white to make a body sick,a white to make a body's flesh crawl—a tree-toad white, a fish-bellywhite. As for his clothes—just rags, that was all. He had one ankleresting on t'other knee; the boot on that foot was busted, and two of histoes stuck through, and he worked them now and then. His hat was layingon the floor—an old black slouch with the top caved in, like a lid.Which best describes the effect of the narration?

A
It gives the reader an objective view of Huck’s father.
B
It foreshadows Huck’s argument with his father.
C
It helps the reader see Huck’s father through Huck’s eyes.
D
It distances the reader from Huck and his father.
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Which statement most accurately describes the satire that exists within chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?

A
Twain is satirizing society’s greed by having Huck’s father return under the pretense of caring for Huck when all he really wants is money.
B
Twain is satirizing society’s dishonesty by having Huck hide his money to appear as though he is too selfish to share with his own father.
C
Twain is satirizing society’s disrespect by characterizing Huck as someone who is so rude that he cannot even treat his father with respect.
D
Twain is satirizing society’s ingratitude by characterizing Huck as someone too selfish to appreciate anything his father has ever done for him.
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Which of the following quotations by Huck’s father in chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is an example of irony?

A
"Starchy clothes—very. You think you're a good deal of a big-bug, DON'Tyou?"
B
“You're educated, too, they say—can read and write. You think you're better'n your father, now, don't you, because he can’t?”
C
“And looky here—you drop that school, you hear? I'll learn people to bring up a boy to put on airs over his own father and let on to be better'n what HE is.”
D
"All right. I'll ask him; and I'll make him pungle, too, or I'll know the reason why.
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Which best describes the narration in chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?

A
Huck narrates the story, which helps readers understand his point of view and his inner thoughts.
B
Huck’s father narrates the story, which makes it difficult for the reader to grasp Huck’s inner thoughts and feelings.
C
The story is told in the third person, which creates a sense of detachment between the reader and the characters.
D
The story is narrated by the “widow,” which helps the reader see Huck as an immature child.
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Read the quotation from chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.“Well, I'll learn her how to meddle. And looky here—you drop that school, you hear? I'll learn people to bring up a boy to put on airs over his own father and let on to be better'n what HE is.” What is Twain’s most likely intention for employing humor within this quotation?

A
to portray Huck’s father as educated and helpful
B
to portray Huck’s father as uneducated and ignorant
C
to convince the reader that Huck’s father truly wants to help Huck
D
to convince the reader that Huck’s father has the ability to be funny
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Read the excerpt from chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."It's so. You can do it. I had my doubts when you told me. Now looky here; you stop that putting on frills. I won't have it. I'll lay for you, my smarty; and if I catch you about that school I'll tan you good. First you know you'll get religion, too. I never see such a son."What do these words by Huck’s father reveal about his character?

A
He wants Huck to have a better life than he himself had.
B
He does not believe that Huck will succeed academically.
C
He believes that education will make Huck feel superior.
D
He feels that religion is the only subject worthy of study.
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Read the quotation from chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, in which Huck’s father is speaking to him."Don't you give me none o' your lip," says he. "You've put on considerable many frills since I been away. . . You're educated, too, they say—can read and write. You think you're better'n your father, now, don't you, because he can't? . . . Who told you you might meddle with such hifalut'n foolishness, hey?—who told you you could?"Based on the excerpt, which is the most reasonable plot prediction?

A
Huck and his father will engage in an altercation.
B
Huck and his father will have a friendly conversation.
C
Huck’s father will admit that he is jealous of this son.
D
Huck’s father will apologize for insulting his son.
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Read the quotation from chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, in which Huck is discussing his father.I HAD shut the door to. Then I turned around and there he was. I used to be scared of him all the time, . . . I reckoned I was scared now, too; but in a minute I see I was mistaken—that is, after the first jolt, as you may say, when my breath sort of hitched, he being so unexpected; but right away after I see I warn't scared of him worth bothring about.Based on the excerpt, which is the most reasonable plot prediction?

A
Huck will once again start fearing his father.
B
Huck will confidently face his father.
C
Huck will refuse to speak to his father.
D
Huck will be forced to make a choice about his father.
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Which best describes the historical context of the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph?

A
It discusses the unequal treatment of Indigenous people by the US government.
B
It discusses the speaker’s personal discussions with other chiefs.
C
It describes an interaction between government officials and Chief Joseph.
D
It describes in detail the spiritual belief system of the chief and his people.
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What is historically significant about this 1879 speech by Chief Joseph?

A
It is a detailed description of the conflict between White settlers and Indigenous people.
B
It is a direct and eloquent plea delivered in Washington for the equal treatment of all Indigenous people.
C
It is a subtle and polite attempt to make peace with those who work for the government.
D
It is an adamant demand of requirements issued by Indigenous people to the White settlers.
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Which excerpt from the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph is the best example of pathos?

A
At last I was granted permission to come to Washington and bring my friend Yellow Bull and our interpreter with me. I am glad I came.
B
I see men of my own race treated as outlaws and driven from country to country, or shot down like animals.
C
Give them all an even chance to live and grow. All men were made by the same Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers.
D
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.
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Which sentence from the passage supports the claim in the 1879 speech by Chief Joseph that actions speak louder than words?

A
Too many misinterpretations have been made; too many misunderstandings have come up between the white men and the Indians.
B
Good words do not last long unless they amount to something.
C
I only ask of the Government to be treated as all other men are treated.
D
I hope no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people.
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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.

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