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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 paragraph from Nick’s personal narrative.Standing alone in my family’s barn, I thought about how much hard work and time my parents had invested—how much hard work and time we had all invested—in maintaining a fully operational farm. I did not remember a time when my clothes had not reeked of manure or my hair had not held fast to brittle pieces of straw. What would happen if my parents had to sell the farm so we could move closer to my grandparents? Just as I was attempting to imagine a life in the city, a sudden commotion erupted and interrupted my thoughts. With animals squawking and dust flying, I scrambled to pinpoint the source of this unexpected intrusion. In seconds that felt more like minutes, I was successful . . . and I could scarcely believe what my eyes were seeing.

A
a precise description of what the writer is witnessing when he says that he “could scarcely believe what [his] eyes were seeing”
B
a line of dialogue in which the narrative’s subject shouts, “Oh my! I can’t believe what my eyes are seeing!”
C
a reflection that includes specific examples of how the experience has changed the writer and an analysis of what made it memorable
D
a detailed paragraph that helps to clearly establish the point of view from which the narrative is being told
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A
Danish
B
French
C
Germanic
D
Swedish
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Read the excerpt 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."

A
The difficult journey that Gilgamesh must undertake causes him to feel defeated.
B
The vast landscape that Gilgamesh must travel through adds tension to the plot.
C
The intervention of the supernatural gives Gilgamesh hope that he will defeat Humbaba.
D
The narrative voice of the epic poem makes it difficult for the audience to relate to Gilgamesh.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Gilgamesh, hearing his beloved friend,came to himself. He yelled, he liftedhis massive axe, he swung it, it toreinto Humbaba’s neck, the bloodshot out, again the axe bit fleshand bone, the monster staggered, his eyesrolled, and at the axe’s third stroke he toppled like a cedar and crashed to the ground.

A
his actions.
B
his words.
C
a description.
D
others’ thoughts.
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Consider the passage and theme.Liam's first job at the fast-food chain was not glamorous. He worked early-morning shifts, loading biscuits into ovens and dipping countless batches of hash-browned potatoes into vats of grease. Every day he encountered harried, impolite customers and complaining coworkers; nevertheless, he maintained a positive outlook. Liam methodically completed his duties: wrapping sandwiches, filling orders, and cleaning his work space. Liam's manager appreciated his diligence, and by his third month of employment, he was no longer assigned to the pre-dawn shift. Within a year, Liam was an assistant manager earning double his initial pay.Theme One: Every job is worth doing well.

A
Saving money leads to financial freedom.
B
Customers should know their rights.
C
Hard work is often rewarded.
D
Cleanliness fosters good health.
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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 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 character from Gilgamesh: A New English Version is an example of a supernatural force who intervenes?

A
Gilgamesh
B
Enkidu
C
Lord Shamash
D
Humbaba
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Harrison is going to write a personal narrative about his uncle and the reasons he admires him. Which sentence most effectively uses description to show the reader what kind of person Harrison’s uncle is?

A
Uncle Ted's office is far from his house, so he spends a lot of time commuting to and from work.
B
Uncle Ted is the oldest of my father’s siblings, and he is the only relative who lives close to my family.
C
After spending time with Uncle Ted at his dental office, I thought a lot about attending dental school to become a dentist myself.
D
In addition to working full time in his thriving pediatric dental practice, Uncle Ted regularly provides free dental care to those in need.
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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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If tele means "far away" and gram means "something that is written," which is the best definition of the word telegram?

A
a scientific analysis of handwriting
B
a communication that is false
C
a message sent over a long distance
D
a sound that is far away
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Consider these themes from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Good leaders motivate through compelling speech.Soldiers must persevere through challenging trials.

A
Humbaba delivers a threatening speech to Gilgamesh, explaining how he plans to kill him.
B
Gilgamesh encourages Enkidu to continue, and Enkidu faces many tests of courage.
C
Both Gilgamesh and Enkidu convincingly urge each other to endure through hardship.
D
Both Gilgamesh and Enkidu hear Humbaba's pleas for mercy, but they choose to slay him.
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A
detailed descriptions
B
informal language
C
nature imagery
D
short verses
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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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A
ineffective
B
envious
C
reluctant
D
spineless
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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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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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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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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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