Practice Test State Test
Which sentence from the passage supports the answer in part a
"....she is compelled to promise obedience to her husband, he becoming, to all intents and purposes, her master...." par 9
Which statement supports the answer in part a
"He has forbidding his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained" par 3
Which detail from the passage helps develop the central idea identified in part a
"I mean to lead a simple life, to choose a simple shell I can carry easily- like a hermit crab. But I do not" par 7
What does the phrase his eyes closing in spite of him mean
Shows his efforts to fight exhaustion
Which of the following sentences from the excerpt from Walden is the best example of Thoreau using self-analysis, like the author in the sentences above, to express the same idea
"I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude." Paragraph 1
Select 2 quotes from the passage that show the changing relationship between Emma and her father
"She was the youngest of the two daughters of a most affectionate, indulgent father" "She dearly loved her father, but he was no companion for her. He could not meet her in conversation, rational or playful."
How does Stanton support her claim that women have been oppressed throughout history
By describing the effects of laws and customs on women
What is a central idea of the excerpt from gift from the sea
Simplicity is difficult to achieve in the modern world
How does the author demonstrate expertise in this passage
By using scientific and technical language
Which statement from the passage support the answer in part a
"...they had been living together as friend and friend very mutually attached, and Emma doing just what she liked; highly esteeming Miss Taylor's judgment, but directed chiefly by her own." Par 3
Which phrase from the sentences in part a provides evidence to support the inference
"Afforded her no equals"
Which quote advances the plot in the same way as the sentence from paragraph 3 in part a
"Between them it was more the intimacy of sisters" par 3
What detail from the passage supports the idea that life for juries and ona might improve
"He had to protect her, to do battle for her against the the horror he saw about them" par 5
How does the author create suspense in paragraph 4
By expressing Emma's enjoyment of her life
What does respite mean
Break from everyday worries
What can be inferred about Emma from this sentence
Emma is spoiled and self-absorbed
By using a similar organizational structure as the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, what does Stanton accomplish in the excerpt from the declaration of sentiments
Stanton refutes Jefferson's claim that "all men are created equal" by pointing out the inequalities experienced by women
How are the ideas in the excerpt from the declaration of sentiments and the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence related
Stanton uses the ideas in the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence to justify her ideas on the injustices suffered by women
What is the meaning of the word usurpations
Taking someone's power or property by force
What is the authors purpose for including the information about different types of heat loss
To suggest ways to make a more efficient solar box
What does this line reveal about the narrators feelings towards the father
Views the father as arrogant
Which detail from the passage best supports the theme that personal relationships suffer from hardships
"They were shaken to the depths of them, with the awe of love realized- and was it so very weak of them that they cried out for a little peace?" Par 2
Which sentence from the excerpt from gift from the sea supports the idea that the narrator is searching for meaning
"What is the shape of my life?" Par 3
What does the word encumbrance mean
Burden
How does this sentence explain how the relationship between Emma and Miss Taylor advances the plot in the passage?
By describing how Miss Taylor and Emma went from employee to friends
How does the author use paragraphs 5 and 7 to build tension between Emma and her father
By describing the awkwardness between Emma and her father once miss Taylor married
How does Jefferson develop his argument in the excerpt from The Declaration of Indepence
By listing the wrongs committed by Britain's king
How does the authors word choice develop tone in paragraph 8
By showing how the action in the home changed after the marriage
How does paragraph 3 from the excerpt from gift from the sea help the author develop the passage in its entirety
By using a metaphor that foreshadows how she will detail her beliefs later in the passage
How does the author provide context for the word remunerate
Comparing a farmer and a student as an illustration
Based on the information in the passage, which type of heat loss is demonstrated by the illustration in figure 7
Convection
Which statement represents a benefit of using heavy materials in a solar box
Dense materials, charged with heat, keep the box warm for a longer period
How does the figurative language in this sentence help the reader understand the reality the characters face in the excerpt
Describes the couples inability to spend any time with each other
What does the word dissipating mean
Diminishing
What does paragraph 8 suggest about English society in the early 1800s
Distinctions of class are openly acknowledged
Which sentence states the central idea of the declaration of independence
Great Britain's king frequently ignores the needs of people living in the colonies
What can the reader infer about jurgis
Overcame his true nature because of his love for ona
How does the author use rhetoric to support his view on solitude in this sentence
He uses irony to emphasize his preference for solitude
Which statement best states a central idea of the passage
Heat gain, loss, and storage are important factors in an efficient solar box
Which statement expresses a theme of the passage
High social status rarely leads to happiness
Select two ways the author advances the plot though the development of jurgis's character
Jurisdiction becomes fearful because of the financial struggles, which causes him to fear losing ona as well Jurgis becomes aware of the dangers within and around him, which causes him angrily to suspect all except ona
Which statement best summarizes the way each author understands the value of simplicity
Lindbergh understands that simplicity is desirable but unattainable because of obligations to others; however, Thoreau understands that simplicity is necessary and feels obligated to no one
How does the author develop the central idea of the passage
Listing and explaining each property of heat
Which detail from the passages supports the idea that ona is a much different person than jurgis perceives
Paragraph 3
Which two details from the passage best support this inference
Paragraph 3 & 5
Which quote from the excerpt supports the idea that the narrator wishes to live a simple life
Paragraph 5
How does Jefferson and Stanton each develop the central idea in each of the passages
Provides general, social examples of oppression inspiring independence, while Stanton provides specific, individual examples of the oppression inspiring women's desire for independence
How does the author develop the idea of solitude in the excerpt from walden
Providing examples and reasons
According to both the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence and the excerpt from the declaration of sentiments, what challenge did the United States and women face when the documents were written
Representation in government
What does renumerate mean
Rewards
Select the correct column for each description of how heat escapes from a solar box cooker
Row 1 - radiation row 2- conduction row 3- convection row 4 - radiation row 5- conduction
Select 3 sentences that produce sufficient and relevant evidence for the claim that solitude leads to inner peace
Row 1, 4, & 7
What can be inferred about the Woodhouses based on the phrase first in consequence
The Woodhouses were the most important family in Highbury
How does the author use rhetoric to advance her point of view in the excerpt from the declaration of sentiments
The author uses a metaphor to compare women to servants
Which of the following statements most accurately evaluates the evidence that Jefferson uses to support the claim that the king of Great Britain is a tyrant
The evidence is accurate because it provides specific examples that support the claim
How does the author use figurative language in the sentence to contribute to the meaning of the passage
To contrast the expectations of the couple with the reality they experience
Why does the author include the description of the setting in paragraph 8
To reveal Emma's limited opportunities to meet people
