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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.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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Which best defines the word repetition in epic poetry?

A
the recurrence of words and phrases for a specific effect
B
the duplication of main ideas for development
C
the reproduction of images for emphasis
D
the reappearance of characters for a surprise reaction
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What does a typical dictionary entry include? Select 5 options.

A
the number of syllables in the word
B
the pronunciation of the word
C
the parts of speech
D
the etymology of the word
E
the foreign translations
F
the definitions
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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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A
wisdom
B
bravery
C
creativity
D
forgiveness
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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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Consider the passage and theme.Devin kept a low profile in school. He attended classes and talked with his friends in the hall, but few knew him well. He rarely raised his hand in class and never spoke out of turn. Even in band class, he refused to draw attention to himself. Though he had earned the honor of first-chair saxophone, he did not reveal his passion for his instrument to his classmates.Then, sophomore year, Devin joined the marching band despite his fear of public scrutiny. The night of the first football game, his palms were sweating and his heart was racing as the band marched onto the field. But as soon as he began to play, his fears were forgotten, and through the glare of the lights he could see the crowd swaying and clapping to the music. Devin was completely at ease during his solo, and after the game a friend told him, "You were great! I didn't know you had it in you."Theme One: It is important to take risks.

A
People can reveal themselves through their passions.
B
Music entertains people with varied interests.
C
A leader knows how to share the spotlight with others.
D
Shyness can prevent people from finding social success.
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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.When the sun was setting, they dug a well,they filled their waterskins with fresh water,Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop

A
bravery in the face of danger
B
willingness to endure a voyage
C
ability to deliver compelling speeches
D
tendency to seek supernatural assistance
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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 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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In Gilgamesh: A New English Version, Gilgamesh repeatedly has dreams and says, "Enkidu, dear friend, I have had a dream."

A
It creates a main idea that the audience can understand, and it establishes Gilgamesh as the main character.
B
It creates a rhythmic pattern that the audience can follow, and it signals that the audience will hear a new dream.
C
It creates a new structure that the audience needs to hear, and it shows how long Gilgamesh’s journey has been.
D
It creates a vivid image that the audience can see, and it establishes a more realistic way of storytelling.
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Read the paragraph from a personal narrative.1 It may have seemed like an ordinary day to everyone else, but to me, it couldn't have been further from it. 2 Today was my first day working as a waitress at Pete's Pizza Haven, and I could not have been more excited. 3 In fact, I was so excited that I rushed to get ready much faster than I typically do. 4 "I'm ready to go!" I shouted, bouncing down the stairs and flying into the kitchen, where my mom was making breakfast. 5 "I have so much to learn and don't want to be late," I declared for emphasis. 6 My mom just grinned and placed a steaming plate of eggs before me.

A
The excitement of my new job started to wane, and I began to reconsider if this was truly how I wanted to spend my summer.
B
Once I arrived, I quickly learned that my job would also entail wiping tables, mopping floors, and washing dishes.
C
I gulped down my food, grabbed my bus card, and pecked my mother on the cheek as I raced out the door.
D
As I think back on my first job, I remember the many mistakes I made and the important lessons I learned.
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A
detailed descriptions
B
informal language
C
nature imagery
D
short verses
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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 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.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 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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