Analyzing the Development of the Central Idea: Mastery Test

How should the sentences be organized to best summarize the passage?

1. Catoctin Mountain Park 2. President Eisenhower 3. Many Historical Events 4. Today, Camp David

Which two details best develop the central idea about Julius Caesar? Dictatorships by Hal Marcovitz

As a nephew of Sulla's opponent Marius, Caesar found himself on Sulla's list of enemies. Caesar refused and fled the city.

Which two details best develop the central idea about Julius Caesar? Dictatorships by Hal Marcovitz (excerpt from "The Rise of Julius Caesar")

As a nephew of Sulla's opponent Marius, Caesar found himself on Sulla's list of enemies. Caesar refused and fled the city.

Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text? Dictatorships by Hal Marcovitz (excerpt from "The Rise of Julius Caesar")

Julius Caesar escaped the dictator Sulla several times.

Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text?

Caesar rose to lead a Roman army and conquered many areas in Europe.

How does the underlined sentence shape and refine the central idea of the text?

It shows how Caesar rose to power and gained control of a Roman army.

Which two details should be included in an objective summary of the text? Tea

Several studies conducted on the pros and cons of tea have revealed that a large intake of tea leads to a collection of toxic materials in the body. For instance, green tea is consumed widely because it has various health benefits.

Which entry defines the use of the word sanction in the sentence?

definition 3

How does the underlined sentence shape and refine the central idea that Caesar avoided the wrath of the dictator Sulla? It indicates not only did Caesar leave after refusing Sulla's orders but that _____.

he avoided returning until Sulla died.

Based on a knowledge of word forms or patterns, what is the meaning of the word conclusive?

in a concluding manner