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auto = "self"crat/cracy = "rule"dem = "people"Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?

A
As the sole decision maker, the CEO considered himself the democratic leader of his company.
B
Since the leader consolidated all the power for his own use, the country is now essentially an autocracy.
C
The solitary queen ruled the democracy with an iron fist and allowed no interference with her decisions.
D
The autocratic government was particularly popular for its habit of implementing citizens’ suggestions.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.At four hundred miles they stopped to eat,at a thousand miles they pitched their camp.They had traveled for just three days and nights,a six weeks' journey for ordinary men.

A
It points out that Gilgamesh and Enkidu must fight Humbaba.
B
It indicates that the gods are helping Gilgamesh and Enkidu.
C
It emphasizes the length of Gilgamesh's and Enkidu's journey.
D
It dramatizes the danger Gilgamesh and Enkidu must face.
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biblio = "book"circum- = "around"crypto = "hidden"graph = "written"hemi- = "half"scribe = "write"sphere = "ball"

c
cryptograph
h
hemisphere
b
bibliography
c
cercumscribe
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Read the passage from Beowulf.From where he crouched at the king's feet,Unferth, a son of Ecglaf’s, spokecontrary words. Beowulf’s coming,his sea-braving, made him sick with envy:he could not brook or abide the factthat anyone else alive under heavenmight enjoy greater regard than he did:

a
acclaimed.
f
frail.
p
petty.
r
religious.
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Which comparison of Beowulf and Grendel is most accurate?

A
Grendel is characterized as sensitive in the poem, but he is characterized as cruel in the novel.
B
Both the poem and the novel are all about Grendel; he is the main character in both stories.
C
In the poem, Grendel seems like a heartless monster, but in the novel he is emotionally complex.
D
The poem and the novel are very similar, and both characterize Grendel in the same way.
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How is Apollo different from Athene in The Iliad of Homer?

A
Apollo uses trickery; Athene battles with strength.
B
Apollo offers encouragement; Athene remains aloof.
C
Apollo concedes to fate; Athene refuses to surrender.
D
Apollo uses human weapons; Athene asserts her powers.
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Consider the excerpt and theme from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,the dream you had is a favorable one.The eagle that you saw, with a lion's head,stands for Humbaba. Though it dived straight toward youand terrifying flames shot from its mouth,nothing could cause you harm. The young manwho came to your rescue was our lord, Shamash.He will stand beside us when the monster attacks.Whatever happens, we will prevail."Gilgamesh, happy with his good dream,smiled, and his face lit up with pleasure.Theme One: Dreams have valuable meanings.

A
Imaginary monsters pose no threat.
B
People can depend on their god(s).
C
One must be prepared for battle.
D
Happiness leads to great success.
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Read Micah’s inference about Beowulf.Beowulf does not fear death.Read the passage from Beowulf.If Grendel wins, it will be a gruesome day;he will glut himself on the Geats in the war-hall,swoop without fear on that flower of manhoodas on others before. Then my face won’t be thereto be covered in death: he will carry me awayas he goes to ground, gorged and bloodied;he will run gloating with my raw corpseand feed on it alone, in a cruel frenzy,fouling his moor-nest. No need thento lament for long or lay out my body: if the battle takes me, send backthis breast-webbing that Weland fashioned and Hrethel gave me, to Lord Hygelac.Fate goes ever as fate must."

A
it will be a gruesome day;
B
Then my face won’t be there to be covered in death:
C
if the battle takes me, send back this breast-webbing
D
Fate goes ever as fate must.
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Which sentence uses aloud correctly?

Question illustration
A
Krista is not aloud to eat food with artificial coloring.
B
You are aloud only one late assignment this term.
C
My parents aloud me to drive their new car this week.
D
Jorge’s cell phone gave him driving directions aloud.
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Read the excerpt from The Iliad of Homer.But when for the fourth time they had come around to the well springsthen the Father balanced his golden scales, and in themhe set two fateful portions of death, which lays men prostrate, one for Achilleus, and one for Hektor, breaker of horses,and balanced it by the middle; and Hektor’s death-day was heavierand dragged downward toward death, and Phoibos Apollo forsook him.

A
It establishes the intelligence of the gods.
B
It establishes the bravery of heroes.
C
It establishes the interference of the gods.
D
It establishes the kindness of fate.
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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between Old English and Modern English?

A
Old English and Modern English sound exactly the same.
B
Old English and Modern English use all of the same letters of the alphabet.
C
Beowulf was originally written in Modern English and translated into Old English.
D
Modern English was heavily influenced by the French language, and Old English is a Germanic language.
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In Grendel, John Gardner uses

A
first-person point of view to help readers better understand Beowulf’s feelings.
B
first-person point of view to help readers see Grendel’s side of a familiar story.
C
third-person point of view to give greater insight into all of the characters.
D
third-person point of view to give an impartial account of a well-known event.
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Read the excerpt from a story."Shhhh! Quiet down,” Micah whispered to his friends as they crouched behind his sofa in anticipation. "She’ll be here any minute.” In the dim light of the bedecked room, the group waited expectantly."I wonder why the house is so dark,” I thought as I climbed the porch steps. I inserted my key into the lock and opened the door.

A
It changes from a public perspective to a private perspective.
B
It changes from an adult’s perspective to a child’s perspective.
C
It changes from a friend’s perspective to an enemy’s perspective.
D
It changes from a host’s perspective to a guest of honor’s perspective.
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Read the passage from The Rámáyan of Válmíki.His brother, fell before his feet,And cried, "Thy claim all men allow:O come, our lord and king be thou."But Ráma nobly chose to beObservant of his sire's decree.

A
is a royal prince.
B
has a loyal following.
C
is a courageous hero.
D
has a devoted brother.
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What is one effect of repeating Ráma's name numerous times in The Rámáyan of Válmíki?

A
It creates a rhythmic pattern.
B
It emphasizes Ráma's importance.
C
It identifies Ráma as supernatural.
D
It shows that Ráma is the main villain.
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ineffectiveenviousreluctantspineless

A
ineffective
B
envious
C
reluctant
D
spineless
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detailed descriptionsinformal languagenature imageryshort verses

A
detailed descriptions
B
informal language
C
nature imagery
D
short verses
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Read the passage from "A Shield."A lonely warrior,I am wounded with iron,Scarred with sword-points,sated with battle-play,Weary of weapons.I have witnessed much fighting,Much stubborn strife.From the strokes of warI have no hopefor help or releaseEre I pass from the worldwith the proud warrior band.

A
War leaves enduring scars.
B
Fighting leads to contentment.
C
Great honor is found in battle.
D
It takes courage to end conflict.
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Read the excerpt from Lena's paper on "A Shield."Based on the phrases "I am wounded with iron" and "I have witnessed much fighting," the shield in the poem must be an old shield carried by a seasoned warrior.

A
analyzing the historical impact of the text.
B
assessing the use of alliteration in the text.
C
studying the development of language in the text.
D
supporting an inference with evidence from the text.
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Read the passage from "A Shield."A lonely warrior,I am wounded with iron,Scarred with sword-points,sated with battle-play,Weary of weapons.I have witnessed much fighting,Much stubborn strife.

A
warrior
B
iron
C
wounded
D
strife

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