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Read the excerpt from Grendel.Then they would fight. Spears flying, swords whonking, arrows raining from the windows and doors of the meadhall and the edge of the woods. Horses reared and fell over screaming, ravens flew, crazy as bats in a fire, men staggered, gesturing wildly, making speeches, dying or sometimes pretending to be dying, sneaking off. Sometimes the attackers would be driven back, sometimes they’d win and burn the meadhall down, sometimes they’d capture the king of the meadhall and make his people give weapons and gold rings and cows.It was confusing and frightening, not in a way I could untangle. I was safe in my tree, and the men who fought were nothing to me, except of course that they talked in something akin to my language, which meant that we were, incredibly, related. I was sickened, if only at the waste of it: all they killed—cows, horses, men—they left to rot or burn.

A
He enjoys watching the violent men kill one another.
B
He admires the powerful weapons and strong men.
C
He wishes to be part of the excitement somehow.
D
He feels disgusted by the wasteful nature of war.
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Which words best complete the comparison of Beowulf and Grendel?Readers of Beowulf hope that Grendel will be destroyed, but readers of Grendel are most likely to

A
hope that Beowulf will be destroyed.
B
be confused by Beowulf’s behavior.
C
understand Grendel’s perspective.
D
consider Grendel a purely evil villain.
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Read the sentence.I work at the community garden.

A
I like to work at the community garden because it has a multitude of things growing there.
B
Sometimes I work at the community garden since it is nearby and beneficial to everyone in the community.
C
There are plenty of vegetables, flowers, and plants at the community garden where I work.
D
The mixed aroma of spicy garlic and sweet roses tickles my nose when I work at the community garden.
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What part of the word "geology” is the word root?

A
geolo
B
geo
C
ogy
D
logy
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Then, from heaven, the voice of the godcalled to Gilgamesh: "Hurry, attack,attack Humbaba while the time is right,before he enters the depths of the forest,before he can hide there and wrap himselfin his seven auras with their paralyzing glare.He is wearing just one now. Attack him! Now!"

A
It scares Gilgamesh and leads the audience to believe that Gilgamesh will lose.
B
It encourages Gilgamesh to fight and adds excitement for the audience.
C
It causes Gilgamesh to run away and increases the audience's unease.
D
It causes Gilgamesh to slowly withdraw and provides the audience with relief.
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The best way to locate a suffix is to look for a word part that

A
includes “pre”, “a”, or “en” for example.
B
shows the word’s central meaning.
C
is added to the end of the word root.
D
is added to the beginning of a word root.
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Read the sentence.The office’s boisterous celebration, full of cheering, shouting, and laughter, caused other businesses on the same floor to shut their doors.

A
corporate.
B
rowdy.
C
scandalous.
D
tiresome.
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Read the excerpt from The Iliad of Homer.The old man stretching his hands out called pitifully to him:"Hektor, beloved child, do not wait the attack of this manalone, away from the others. You might encounter your destinybeaten down by Peleion . . .”

A
the power of fate
B
the value of funeral rituals
C
the importance of heroic acts
D
the influence of gods
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Which sentences feature a first-person point of view? Select three answers.My friend likes cars with a lot of horsepower, but I prefer good gas mileage.She couldn’t wait to purchase the latest accessories for her video game console.With the amount of travel he’d been doing, he’d begun to feel like a nomad.I spent last night studying for the geometry test we’re taking in fifth period.Although his organization process was a bit haphazard, I could follow it.

A
My friend likes cars with a lot of horsepower, but I prefer good gas mileage.
B
She couldn’t wait to purchase the latest accessories for her video game console.
C
With the amount of travel he’d been doing, he’d begun to feel like a nomad.
D
I spent last night studying for the geometry test we’re taking in fifth period.
E
Although his organization process was a bit haphazard, I could follow it.
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Both Old English and modern English poetry use alliteration, which is

A
a long pause.
B
the use of two stressed syllables.
C
a type of rhyme.
D
the repetition of consonant sounds.
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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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wisdombraverycreativityforgiveness

A
wisdom
B
bravery
C
creativity
D
forgiveness
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.The man who pulled you up from the groundand gave you fresh water from his waterskinis Lugalbanda, your personal god.With his help, we will achieve a triumphgreater than any man has achieved.

A
a courageous hero who answers a call to adventure
B
a journey filled with many challenges
C
a vast setting of distant landscapes
D
supernatural forces, such as gods or monsters, that intervene
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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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detailed descriptionsinformal languagenature imageryshort verses

A
detailed descriptions
B
informal language
C
nature imagery
D
short verses
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ineffectiveenviousreluctantspineless

A
ineffective
B
envious
C
reluctant
D
spineless
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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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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
alliteration
B
character
C
plot
D
rhyme

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