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nobody
B
pain
C
laughter
D
name
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Read the paragraph.Trey repeated the scales. His manipulation of the keys was becoming less of a struggle, and the tuba was making sounds that were almost musical. The low notes still gave him pause, though, so he attempted them again. After countless repetitions, his room boomed with the tuba’s brassy blare. He held the last note until he was out of breath, and as he exhaled, he heard his mother say from downstairs, “That one sounded good!”

A
frustrated
B
determined.
C
talented.
D
impatient.
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Jacob receives the writing prompt below.Write an informative essay about an event in Greek mythology. Summarize the plot, and explain how the myth has influenced modern culture.

A
Where was Odysseus born? What are the names of his parents? Where did he travel on his journey?
B
What is the name of Odysseus’s biggest battle? What is his most important quality?
C
What happened in Odysseus’s attempt to capture Troy? What impact has this had upon modern life?
D
Who was Odysseus? Why is he important? How has he influenced today’s society?
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.But the man skilled in all ways of contending,satisfied by the great bow's look and heft, like a musician, like a harper, whenwith quiet hand upon his instrumenthe draws between his thumb and forefingera sweet new string upon a peg: so effortlesslyOdysseus in one motion strung the bow.

A
He has become more humble and patient in battle.
B
He has learned to play the harp very beautifully.
C
He has found several new ways to string a bow.
D
He has slowly become less satisfied with his skills.
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Which is a common symbol of love and commitment?

A
a national flag
B
a white dove
C
a wedding ring
D
a music note
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What does Odysseus do on the island of Cicones that best shows the trait of leadership?

A
After he and his men land on the island and plunder for goods, Odysseus commands them to divide their goods equally amongst themselves.
B
After he and his men land on the island and plunder for goods, Odysseus commands them to return quickly to the ship so they can safely set sail.
C
Because his men disobey when he commands them to stop plundering and return to the ship, Odysseus returns to the ship and hopes the men will follow.
D
Because his men disobey when he commands them to stop plundering and return to the ship, Odysseus refuses to help them fight the army of Cicones.
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Which is a step in making and checking predictions while reading?

A
listing characters and their personality traits
B
connecting clues to background knowledge
C
interpreting symbols within figurative language
D
identifying setting and plot in the literature
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Odysseus is an example of a dynamic character because

A
he is gone from home for years and misses his family.
B
he experiences success in battle and is assisted by the gods.
C
he has been a beloved literary hero for hundreds of years.
D
he changes in important ways over the course of his journey.
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Use the dictionary entry for lavish to answer the question.lavishla•vish [‘la-vish]from Middle French lavasseadj1. given in large amounts2. having a very rich and expensive qualityverb1. giving or using in large amounts

A
There was a lavish amount of food and drinks set upon the table.
B
Finn noticed the lavish nature of the items in the jewelry store.
C
For his birthday, his friends would lavish him with many gifts.
D
According to the papers, the wedding was a lavish affair.
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Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.Few men can keep alive through a big surfto crawl, clotted with brine, on kindly beachesin joy, in joy, knowing the abyss behind: and so she too rejoiced, her gaze upon her husband,her white arms round him pressed as though forever.

A
his call to adventure
B
his road of trials
C
his supreme ordeal
D
his return home
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Read this paragraph.Darius was convinced that Kennedy High could improve its morning routine. The student parking lot was a jumble of squealing tires, honking horns, and near-misses with pedestrians. Two hundred students always seemed to arrive moments before the tardy bell, and the result was a recipe for disaster. Still, every time Darius mentioned it to his friends, they laughed it off. He wanted to propose a few early-arriver incentives, such as gym privileges or reduced-cost breakfasts, but nobody seemed concerned.

A
character versus self
B
character versus character
C
character versus society
D
character versus nature
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In The Odyssey - Amphimedon, what motivates Odysseus to dress as a beggar?

A
He is trying to be humble.
B
He wants to surprise Penelope.
C
He is angry at Amphimedon.
D
He wants revenge against the suitors.
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In The Odyssey - Elpenor, the rituals that Odysseus performs on the island show that the ancient Greeks respected and honored

A
their cows.
B
the dead.
C
the sea.
D
their traditions.
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In organizing the events of Odysseus’s quest, why would the text in The Odyssey - Elpenor be labeled as part of the road of trials?

A
It shows Odysseus facing something about himself.
B
It shows Odysseus at the point where he departs.
C
It shows Odysseus encountering supernatural beings.
D
It shows Odysseus at the low point in his challenges.
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Read the passage from The Odyssey - Elpenor.By nightour ship ran onward toward the Ocean's bourne,the realm and region of the Men of Winter,hidden in mist and cloud. Never the flamingeye of Helios lights on those menat morning, when he climbs the sky of stars, nor in descending earthward out of heaven;ruinous night being rove over those wretches.

A
death.
B
fear.
C
hope.
D
power.
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Read the passage from The Odyssey - Elpenor.By nightour ship ran onward toward the Ocean's bourne,the realm and region of the Men of Winter,hidden in mist and cloud. Never the flamingeye of Helios lights on those menat morning, when he climbs the sky of stars, nor in descending earthward out of heaven;ruinous night being rove over those wretches.

A
It’s always cloudy where the Men of Winter live.
B
It’s always misty where the Men of Winter live.
C
It’s always dark where the Men of Winter live.
D
It’s always sunny where the Men of Winter live.
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The Odyssey - Elpenor is an epic poem because it features a(n)

A
character summoning and talking to the dead.
B
character sacrificing animals on a remote island.
C
invocation to an ancient Greek goddess.
D
important event in ancient Greek history.
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Read the passage from The Odyssey - Teiresias.One narrow strait may take you through his blows:denial of yourself, restraint of shipmates.When you make landfall on Thrinakia firstand quit the violet sea, dark on the landyou'll find the grazing herds of Heliosby whom all things are seen, all speech is known.Avoid those kine, hold fast to your intent,and hard seafaring brings you all to Ithaka.But if you raid the beeves, I see destructionfor ship and crew.

A
denial of yourself
B
restraint of shipmates
C
quit the violet sea
D
destruction for ship and crew
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Read the passage from The Odyssey - Teiresias.But anguish lies ahead;the god who thunders on the land prepares it,not to be shaken from your track, implacable,in rancor for the son whose eye you blinded.One narrow strait may take you through his blows:denial of yourself, restraint of shipmates.When you make landfall on Thrinakia firstand quit the violet sea, dark on the landyou'll find the grazing herds of Heliosby whom all things are seen, all speech is known.Avoid those kine, hold fast to your intent,and hard seafaring brings you all to Ithaka.But if you raid the beeves, I see destructionfor ship and crew.

A
It is important to take responsibility for your actions.
B
Long-term goals are more important than short-term gains.
C
The true measure of wisdom is overcoming your pride.
D
The advantage of travel is that it teaches you to value home.
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Read the paraphrase.Although I was sad to see my mother’s dead ghost, I didn’t speak with her because I needed to talk to a different ghost.

A
Now came the soul of Antikleia, dead, my mother, daughter of Autolykos, dead now, though living still when I took ship for holy Troy.
B
Seeing this ghost I grieved, but held her off, through pang on pang of tears, till I should know the presence of Teiresias.
C
Soon from the dark that prince of Thebes came forward bearing a golden staff; and he addressed me
D
Great captain, a fair wind and the honey lights of home are all you seek.But anguish lies ahead

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