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In Rain Myths, in "A Madagascan Myth,” what is one effect of ’Ndriananahary sending his son, Ataokoloinona, to Earth?

A
It results in ’Ndriananahary destroying the earth with floods.
B
It results in ’Ndriananahary relaxing in the heavens.
C
It results in ’Ndriananahary unleashing the sun on the world.
D
It results in ’Ndriananahary sending the human race to Earth.
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In Rain Myths, which conclusion about the Madagascan people is most justified by "A Madagascan Myth”?

A
The Madagascans had religious beliefs based on the land.
B
The Madagascans had cultural values based on family.
C
The Madagascans had religious beliefs based on the sun.
D
The Madagascans had cultural values based on safety.
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Which value is reflected in Heracles?

A
taking responsibility for one’s actions
B
taking care of one’s children.
C
disobeying the gods to follow one’s path
D
disobeying the rules to achieve one’s goals
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Read the sentence.Upon returning to Athens after defeating the Minotaur in Crete, Theseus replaced King Aegeus, leading Athens into a new era of success.Which part of Theseus does the sentence best summarize?

A
the main resolution
B
the main setting
C
the main conflict
D
the main character
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Which sentence best summarizes the central conflict in Amateratsu?

A
Amaterasu, the sun goddess, had a brother, Susanowo, the storm god, who fought with her.
B
Uzume, Amaterasu, Susanowo, and the other gods all had great influence over what happened on earth.
C
Susanowo caused so much trouble that Amaterasu retreated from the world, taking the sun with her.
D
The gods intervened so that Amaterasu brought back the sun, and Susanowo was punished.
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Read the excerpt from a contemporary story.Lara was one of the brightest computer programmers her professor had ever seen. She shared her gifts by tutoring other students, many of whom were much older. It was a common sight to see her staying late in the library, huddled over her trusted, beat-up laptop, helping someone. So when she retreated with her laptop to her room and refused to leave, it created a wave of discontent at the school.

A
Lara was one of the brightest computer programmers her professor had ever seen.
B
She shared her gifts by tutoring other students, many of whom were much older.
C
It was a common sight to see her staying late in the library, huddled over her trusted, beat-up laptop, helping someone.
D
So when she retreated with her laptop to her room and refused to leave, it created a wave of discontent at the school.
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A
theme
B
falling action
C
resolution of conflicts
D
sequence of events
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Which excerpt from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” best shows how the Maori perceive their parents?

A
“We should kill our parents,” he suggested, for he was the god of war. “It will be difficult, but it is the only way we can truly be free!”
B
“We cannot do this,” he said. “Rangi and Papa are our parents. They have created us, made us who we are.”
C
“The Sky Father will watch us from above, while the Earth Mother nourishes us from below.”
D
“It is impossible!” cried Tû. “We should kill them. There is no other way to be free.”
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A
prefix
B
pronunciation
C
suffix
D
word root
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Evidence in the myths "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” and "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida” shows that the Maori and Haida cultures are more

A
similar than different because they have important values in common.
B
different than similar because they have such different origins.
C
similar than different because they both are controlled by their gods.
D
different than similar because they live in different parts of the world.
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How would a student justify inferring that "indigenous” means "originating in a particular region”?

A
The word root “gen” means “earth,” and the suffix “-ous” means “someone who does something.”
B
The word root “gen” means “birth,” and the suffix “-ous” means “having the quality of something.”
C
The word root “gen” means “body,” and the suffix “-ous” means “the state or condition of something.”
D
The word root “gen” means “rule,” and the suffix “-ous” means “being filled up with something.”
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Read the paraphrase of the story Henrique wrote.The soldiers walked through the rain as they approached the canyon. They’d been traveling for days to reach the dragon’s lair. Finally they arrived. Then the dragon approached, and it roared. Yet, the soldiers faced off with the dragon, despite the noise.

A
Henrique needs to change the sequence of events to be in a logical order.
B
Henrique needs to add some descriptive language to make the story come alive.
C
Henrique needs to add some dialogue to make the point of view consistent.
D
Henrique needs to change the point of view to make the sequence clearer.
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Based solely on their titles, which contemporary novel most likely contains a mythological element that is also found in "Cruel Tribute?”

A
Call the Shots
B
Have a Nice Day
C
The Maze Runner
D
The Storyteller
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Read the summary of the section of "The Beginnings of the Maasai,” where the volcanic eruption and its results are described.As a result of a volcanic eruption, the sky god Enkai and the cattle were thrown into the sky. Enkai wanted to save his cattle. He grew a tree that bridged the sky and the earth. The cattle walked down the tree to Neiterkob. Neiterkob and the Maasai tribe took over caring for the cattle.

A
The summary incorrectly restates the myth.
B
The summary includes too many minor details.
C
The summary lacks transitions that connect ideas.
D
The summary is missing important words and phrases.
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What should a writer plan to include in the end of a narrative essay? Select two answers.

A
a description of the setting
B
a reflection on what was learned
C
an identification of the major people involved
D
a description of the challenges and obstacles
E
a discussion about how the experience caused change
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Read the summary of "The Beginnings of the Maasai.”In "The Beginnings of the Maasai,” the daughter of the Maasai explains the relationship between the Maasai and their sky god Enkai. She explains how a volcanic eruption sent Enkai and the cattle into the sky. In order to save the cattle, Enkai created a giant tree that allowed them to walk back to earth. Then, Enkai entrusted Neiterkob, the narrator’s father, and his tribe to care for the cattle. As a result, the cattle are sacred to the Maasai, and the Maasai maintain a close connection with Enkai.

A
Yes, because it includes key ideas from the beginning, middle, and end, and it explains the conflict and the resolution.
B
Yes, because it focuses on the details from the beginning, the obstacles from the middle, and the resolution from the end.
C
No, because it uses too many specific names from the beginning, middle, and end, and it has a vague resolution.
D
No, because it leaves out details from the beginning, the obstacles from the middle, and the resolution from the end.
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Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai.”Our relationship with Enkai is essential to the tribe. Enkai is neither male nor female. The sky god is powerful, but can change from nurturing to vengeful depending on our behavior. Sometimes Enkai is Enkai Narok, the Black God, happy with us and blanketing the sky with dark clouds that pour out rain to nourish the plains. When angry, though, Enkai becomes Enkai Nonyokie—the Red God. In these times, the sun grows incredibly hot until the earth dries up and becomes barren. Because of this, we work to keep Enkai happy.

A
The tribe’s relationship with Enkai is crucial to them.
B
The tribe’s behavior affects Enkai’s mood.
C
Enkai has moods that are reflected in the weather.
D
Enkai can be the Black God or the Red God.
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Which line from "Cruel Tribute” best supports the idea that Ariadne’s actions help advance the plot?

A
And now they passed close by the palace gate, and in it stood King Minos himself, and his daughter Ariadne, the fairest of the women of Crete.
B
Ariadne said no more; and yet she thought that she had never seen any one who looked so much like a hero as young Theseus.
C
All through that night Ariadne lay awake and thought of the matchless hero, and grieved that he should be doomed to perish.
D
Then she gave him a sharp sword, and hid it underneath his cloak, telling him that with it alone could he hope to slay the Minotaur.
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A
Ariadne
B
one nephew
C
Theseus
D
the Minotaur
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What is one way that "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” contrasts with "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida”?

A
The Maori myth features courage, but the Haida myth does not.
B
The Maori myth features community, but the Haida myth does not.
C
The Maori myth features the gods, but the Haida myth does not.
D
The Maori myth features deception, but the Haida myth does not.

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