Range Reading 2
c
According to "Irena Sendler: Rescuer of the Children of Warsaw," four Kansas students set out to answer a question in 1999. What was that question? A. How were dogs used in Sendler's rescue missions in Poland? B. Why was Sendler so well remembered when other heroes weren't? C. How did Sendler manage to smuggle thousands of Jewish children past Nazi guards? D. Why would Sendler forge documents to rescue Jewish children during World War II?
b
According to "Remembering a Devoted Keeper of Anne Frank's Legacy," how did Elias remain safe during World War II? A. He was taken to Bergen-Belsen. B. His family remained in neutral Switzerland. C. He was one of 7,000 survivors of Auschwitz. D. His family hid from the Nazis in a secret apartment.
b
According to "Remembering a Devoted Keeper of Anne Frank's Legacy," why is Anne Frank's diary important? A. It is part of the archives in the Frank Family Centre. B. It reveals the cruelty of life for Jews under Nazism. C. It is one of the most famous journals in the world. D. It was preserved and treasured by Buddy Elias.
d
Click on the highlighted sentence in the letter that best supports the idea that some people are putting the interests of the nation ahead of their own feelings. A. But you say that sooner than yield your legal right to the slave -- especially at the bidding of those who are not themselves interested, you would see the Union dissolved. B. You may remember, as I well do, that from Louisville to the mouth of the Ohio there were, on board, ten or a dozen slaves, shackled together with irons. C. It is hardly fair to you to assume, that I have no interest in a thing which has, and continually exercises, the power of making me miserable. D. You ought rather to appreciate how much the great body of the Northern people do crucify their feelings, in order to maintain their loyalty to the constitution and the Union.
d
How do people usually feel when tension rises? A. tired and bored B. hopeful and happy C. relaxed and content D. nervous and irritable
c
If an article states that members of a certain group are persecuted, what does the article mean? A. They are tried for their crimes. B. They are granted independence. C. They are treated cruelly or unfairly. D. They are brainwashed by the government.
a
If two people are bickering, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of bickering. A. They are having a minor disagreement. B. They are enjoying spending time together. C. They are having a serious and intense discussion. D. They are playing a game of questions and answers.
a
In "I'll Go Fetch Her Tomorrow," where does the narrator go when she has nowhere else to hide? A. She goes to her boyfriend's house. B. She goes to an abandoned building. C. She goes to a home for elderly people. D. She goes to her aunt and uncle's shop.
d
In "I'll Go Fetch Her Tomorrow," why does the narrator go into hiding? A. She wants to support the resistance movement. B. She wants to join her family, already in hiding. C. She hopes to meet other Jews in similar situations. D. She fears being deported to a concentration camp.
c
In "Saving the Children," Bob Simon describes how Nicholas Winton pretended to be an important figure in a refugee organization. He then asks Winton this question.So, in fact, you managed to do what you did through a little deception, a little smoke and mirrors?What is the most likely meaning of deception? A. skill B. magic C. trickery D. helpfulness
c
In "Saving the Children," what does Lady Milena mean when she says that Nicholas Winton "ends up with 15,000 children"? A. Winton helped thousands of Czech children relocate to England. B. Today, everyone in Czechoslovakia thinks of Winton as a father figure. C. The children Winton rescued lived to have their own children and grandchildren. D. At the BBC-sponsored event, several thousand survivors celebrated Winton's life.
a
In Scene 1 of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, Margot says, "Sometimes I wish the end would come." What motivates her to make such a statement? A. She wants to stop living in fear. B. She wants to make Anne angry. C. She wants the others to feel sorry for her. D. She wants someone to give her more food.
b
In Scene 1 of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, why does Anne rage at Mrs. Frank? A. Anne blames Mrs. Frank for keeping her indoors all the time. B. Anne thinks that Mrs. Frank is unfair, insensitive, and lacking in understanding. C. Anne thinks that Mrs. Frank is giving Mr. Frank the largest share of the food. D. Anne believes that Mr. Frank always takes Mrs. Frank's side instead of Anne's.
c
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, why do the Franks agree to take in Mr. Dussel? A. He has been their family's dentist for many years. B. They think that he can bring them extra food and supplies. C. They want to help someone else who is being persecuted by the Nazis. D. He is a family friend from the days before they moved to Amsterdam.
a
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, why must the Franks and the others in the attic remain quiet all day? A. They do not want the workers in the building to hear them. B. The Nazis ordered the Jews to be quiet during the day. C. The children need to focus on their schoolwork. D. Noise makes Mrs. Van Daan nervous.
b
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, what is Anne's motivation for spending so much time with Peter? A. She wants to annoy Mrs. Van Daan. B. She thinks that Peter understands her. C. She hopes to make Margot jealous of her. D. She wants Peter to teach her how to dance.
d
In the opening scene of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, why is Mr. Frank visiting the warehouse rooms with Miep? A. He wants to find his multicolored scarf. B. He is looking for the diary that his daughter Anne kept. C. He is looking for a place to live in Amsterdam. D. He wants one more look at the place where he last saw his family.
b
In the selection from Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, Anne describes her life before the family went into hiding. Which phrase best describes what Anne was like in that earlier time? A. very shy B. very popular C. the class clown D. an excellent athlete
d
In the selection from Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, what does Anne say is one thing she had to do because of Hitler's anti-Jewish laws? A. visit places of entertainment B. ride on bicycles and trains C. go shopping only at night D. wear a yellow star
a
In the selection from Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, what does Anne say is one way that the people in hiding must be careful? A. They must not make noise during the day. B. They must not turn the lights on during the day. C. They must not write anything that the Nazis might find. D. They must not say anything that might identify them as Jewish.
db
Part AIn "I'll Go Fetch Her Tomorrow," which word best describes how the narrator feels when she escapes the kindergarten? A. sneaky B. excited C. hopeful D. nervous Part BWhich sentence from "I'll Go Fetch Her Tomorrow" best supports the answer to Part A? A. When the tram moved off, you walked along it and quickly took the first right-hand turn. B. There I was, walking along the street, anxiously holding my purse in front of my star. C. I was wearing a thick winter coat, which my mother had told me to take. D. My aunt and uncle thought I was a ghost when I walked in because they knew I'd been taken away.
d
The Latin prefix con- means "with" or "together." Using this definition and your knowledge of the Latin root -strict, choose the sentence that best describes something being constricted. A. The patient's blood vessels were open and clear. B. The children held hands and danced in a circle. C. The girl explored the house but didn't go in the basement. D. The snake coiled around its prey, a mouse, and squeezed.
a
The author of "Quiet Resistance" comments twice that young people were "best suited" to sneaking out of the ghetto and working undercover. Which of the following is the most reasonable inference to draw from the author's claim? A. Young people look more innocent and harmless than adults do. B. Young people have more wisdom and experience than adults do. C. Young people can blend into a crowd more easily than adults can. D. Young people can sense approaching danger better than adults can.
c
The word animate means "to bring to life." Use this information and your knowledge of suffixes to choose the correct definition of the word animation. A. something that is no longer full of life B. something that is capable of being brought to life C. the process of bringing something to life D. someone who brings something to life
a
Use your knowledge of suffixes to identify the noun meaning "the act or condition of watching closely." A. observation B. observing C. observed D. observingly
d
What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of decree as it is used in this sentence from "Quiet Resistance"? Choose the meaning based on context clues in the sentences.So in the conquered lands of the east, Hitler's Nazi overlords issued one heartless decreeafter another. Chaim Kaplan, who kept a diary of life in the Warsaw ghetto in Poland,described the people's reaction to one of the unjust laws. A. overturned legal measures B. measures of behavior C. suggested behaviors D. official orders
d
What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of emigration in this excerpt from "Saving the Children"?Emigration wasn't an option. The world's doors were closed to refugees. A. returning home B. seasonal movement C. living in a refugee camp D. moving to another country
b
What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of spunky as it is used in this sentence from "Remembering a Devoted Keeper of Anne Frank's Legacy"?In his mind, he treasured the image of a spunky girl who loved the Jack-in-the-Box puppet shows Elias staged and played hide-and-seek. A. plainspoken B. high-spirited C. immature D. helpful
b
What does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of tolerable as it is used in these sentences from "I'll Go Fetch Her Tomorrow"?The food in the prison was tolerable, we were allowed outside every other day, and the guards didn't mistreat us. We must have been easy prisoners. A. stale B. decent C. delightful D. disgusting
c
What does this line of dialogue from The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, reveal about Mr. Frank?We can stretch the food a little. It's only for a few days. A. He does not value his family. B. He is hungry and frightened. C. He is kind and generous. D. He is extremely foolish.
b
What is an example of external motivation in the passage? A. Mrs. Wright did not have a cat because she is afraid of cats. B. The criminal investigation causes Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale to feel protective of Mrs. Wright. C. The bird is found because Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale were looking for sewing things. D. Mrs. Hale feels badly for Mrs. Wright because she knew Mrs. Wright when she was young.
a
What is the meaning of interred in the following sentence from "Irena Sendler: Rescuer of the Children of Warsaw"?Irena passed away on May 12, 2008, and was interred in Warsaw's Powaski cemetery—a place reserved for the elite among Poland's artists, writers, scholars, and war heroes. A. buried B. sculpted C. celebrated D. remembered
d
What is the most likely meaning of irrelevant as it is used in this passage from "Irena Sendler: Rescuer of the Children of Warsaw"?"My parents taught me," Irena wrote back, "that if a man is drowning, it is irrelevant what ishis religion or nationality. One must help him." A. urgent B. not funny C. complicated D. not important
bd
What leads Mrs. Hale to wish she had visited the house more often? A. She has always been close to the Wrights. B. She wants to keep Mrs. Peters from feeling lonely. C. She realizes that Mrs. Wright could have used her company. D. She recognizes that she could have saved Mr. Wright from death. Click on the highlighted line of dialogue that is the best evidence for the answer to Part A. (9) MRS. HALE: I wish if they're going to find any evidence they'd be quick about it. I don't like this place. (10) MRS. PETERS: But I'm awful glad you came with me, Mrs. Hale. It would be lonesome for me sitting here alone. (12) MRS. PETERS: But of course you were awful busy, Mrs. Hale—your house and your children.(13) MRS. HALE: I could've come. I stayed away because it weren't cheerful—and that's why I ought to have come.
b
Which line of dialogue by Mrs. Van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, shows that she is flirtatious? A. We'll sleep here and you take the room upstairs. B. I don't know why I didn't meet you before I met that one there. C. You're smoking up all our money. D. I make the best latkes you've ever tasted!
a
Which of the following is most clearly one of Lincoln's purposes for writing this letter to Joshua Speed? A. to help his friend appreciate that Lincoln tolerates slavery in the South even though he hates it B. to start an argument with his friend over his friend's support for the expansion of slavery C. to explain why he finds it necessary to speak out against slavery D. to persuade his friend to join him in opposing slavery
c
Which of the following is true of a person who has intuition? A. He or she hears distant sounds better than most people can. B. He or she maintains a more positive outlook than others do. C. He or she senses some things without reasoning. D. He or she is more intelligent than most people are.
c
Which of the following words best describes a rigid pose of the body? A. relaxed and limp B. alert and attentive C. stiff and unbending D. slumped and graceless
a
Which of the following words has the same meaning as apprehension? A. anxiety B. anger C. hope D. loss
b
Which of these statements best illustrates the meaning of restricted? A. Parking is available on the street and in the museum garage. B. Only museum staff members are allowed on the third floor. C. The museum cafeteria and restrooms are in the basement. D. Everyone is invited to visit the special museum exhibit.
c
Which sentence best explains why Mr. Van Daan's theft of bread in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, is such a serious act? A. The stress of living together makes a small matter seem more important than it really is. B. Mr. Van Daan denies that he has been stealing food, even after he is caught in the act. C. There is little food, and Mr. Van Daan is not the only one who is hungry. D. Mr. Van Daan has had plenty to eat already.
b
Which sentence is the clearest example of a child behaving hysterically? A. Fernando offered to share his slice of cake with his best friend, Susie. B. Denny screamed, cried, and threw all of his toys onto the floor. C. Ana sat in a corner, scowling, and refused to speak to anyone. D. Hakim picked out a tune on his toy piano all by himself.
a
Which symptoms are most likely to appear in a person who has been traumatized? A. anxiety and racing heartbeat B. pain in the hands or feet C. loss of hearing D. swollen joints
c
According to "Irena Sendler: Rescuer of the Children of Warsaw," how did Sendler's father influence her life? A. He rescued children from the Nazis. B. He trained her to treat diseases. C. He set an example of dedication to others. D. He taught her all about the Warsaw Ghetto.
ac
According to "Quiet Resistance," what dangers did teenagers like Frank Bleichman and Leah Hammerstein face outside the ghettos? Choose two options. A. They might be betrayed by anti-Semitic civilians. B. They might be exposed to diseases and get very sick. C. They might be beaten or killed by the German guards. D. They might not be able to find anything to eat or drink. E. They might have their Stars of David taken away from them. F. They might not be able to find out any important information.
c
According to "Quiet Resistance," what was the main reason for Hitler's anti-Jewish policies? A. Hitler hoped that his policies would encourage German Jews to leave the country. B. Hitler intended to provoke Western nations into declaring war on Germany. C. Hitler wanted to rule an empire that contained only "Aryan" Germans. D. Hitler was determined to convert all European Jews to Christianity.
c
According to "Quiet Resistance," why didn't more Jews leave Europe when Hitler began issuing unjust laws? A. They did not trust the news reports about Hitler. B. They were already planning to overthrow Hitler. C. They did not believe that the new laws would be in force for long. D. They were sure that other nations would force Hitler to end the new laws.
c
According to "Saving the Children," what happened in 1938, soon after the Munich Agreement? A. War broke out between England and Germany. B. The United States began to accept refugees. C. Nazi forces marched into Czechoslovakia. D. German soldiers invaded Poland.
d
According to "Saving the Children," what is the major reason that Nicholas Winton was awarded a knighthood in 2003? A. He spent a lifetime helping the elderly. B. He served as an ambulance driver for children. C. He donated money for a memorial in Jerusalem. D. He helped many Czech children escape the Nazis.
a
According to his "Acceptance Speech for the Nobel Peace Prize," what motivated Wiesel to speak out for the oppressed and victimized? A. the realization that the world knew about the horrors of the Holocaust but said nothing B. the understanding that neutrality always supports the victim, not the oppressor C. a desire to encourage people to become activists to eliminate injustice D. a desire to teach people to appreciate each moment of the freedom they have
d
According to the details in Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, what main change occurs to the Jews of Holland between the two entries in the diary? A. Previously persecuted, the Jews are no longer subject to strict anti-Jewish laws. B. Previously able to leave the country, the Jews are no longer permitted to emigrate. C. Previously persecuted, the Jews are now able to escape persecution by paying fines. D. Previously subject to anti-Jewish laws, the Jews are now being rounded up and taken away.
c
According to the selection from Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, why did Anne's family move to Holland in 1933? A. They wanted to be closer to Anne's grandmother. B. Anne's father had to move because his job changed locations. C. They wanted to escape Hitler's government. D. Holland had better schools than Germany.
ce
As explained in "Saving the Children," what has Nicholas Winton been doing in the years since World War II ended? Choose two options. A. running orphanages B. writing his autobiography C. building homes for the elderly D. directing television documentaries E. helping people with mental disabilities
b
As revealed in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, how has two months of living in hiding affected the attic dwellers? A. Everyone tries hard to ignore the others. B. Most relationships are becoming tense. C. They have all become close friends. D. The family groups fear each other.
d
Dramatic irony occurs Choose... when the audience knows something a character does not. when a character displays a high level of emotion. when a work of literature has multiple themes. when someone says the opposite of what he or she means. Part BWhich of the following lines of dialogue from the passage is an example of dramatic irony? A. One hinge is pulled apart. (paragraph 5) B. Not till they brought her yesterday. (paragraph 14) C. It's the bird. (paragraph 22) D. We think the—cat got it. (paragraph 27)
ae
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, the attic inhabitants learn that Allied troops have landed in Normandy. How does this news affect them? Choose two options. A. It makes them apologetic toward each other. B. It makes them suspicious of each other. C. It makes them fearful. D. It makes them angry. E. It makes them joyful.
c
In The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, why does Anne leave her diary behind when the Nazis come to take the families and Mr. Dussel away? A. She is tired of writing in it. B. She does not want it to get ruined. C. The Nazis said they could take only clothing. D. She leaves it as a clue to where the Nazis take her.
c
In his "Acceptance Speech for the Nobel Peace Prize," Elie Wiesel states that receiving the prize "both frightens and pleases me." Why does he feel frightened? A. He believes that the honor should go to all Jewish people. B. He thinks that other activists are more deserving of the honor. C. He believes that he does not have the right to represent or speak for the dead. D. He worries that the honor will be forgotten, along with the horrors his people survived.
c
In the selection from Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, why does Anne make diary entries as if she were writing letters to a friend named Kitty? A. She has no friends because she lacks confidence. B. She does not want her father to know she is keeping a diary. C. She decides to act as if she has a deep friendship with her diary. D. She knows that while she is in hiding, she cannot send letters to her friend Kitty.
bb
Part AIn Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, how does Anne feel about sharing her room with Dussel? A. She resents having to help someone who seems so ungrateful and slow to understand the situation. B. Although she is not happy about it, she is willing to give up her privacy to help a fellow human being. C. She considers it an invasion of privacy and tries to get her father to change his mind about taking in Dussel. D. She is angry to have a roommate who is constantly talking about what has been happening in the outside world. Part BWhich quotation from Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl best supports the answer to Part A? A. Of course he didn't mind sharing a room with me. . . . B. . . . to be honest, I'm not exactly delighted at having a stranger use my things, but you have to make sacrifices for a good cause, and I'm glad I can make this small one. C. I patiently explained all this to Mr. Dussel, but I was surprised to see how slow he is to catch on. He asks everything twice and still can't remember what you've told him. D. Mr. Dussel has told me much about the outside world we've missed for so long.
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Part AIn Scene 3 of The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, why does Mrs. Frank order the Van Daans to leave the secret annex? A. She believes that the Allies will liberate Amsterdam soon. B. She believes that the Van Daans have betrayed their hiding place. C. She is furious about what Mr. Van Daan has just been caught doing. D. She is tired of the petty arguments between Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan. Part BWhich quotation from The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II, best supports the answer to Part A? A. You should be ashamed of yourself! Talking that way! Think how lucky we are! B. No. No. I don't mean to suggest anything wrong. I only wish you wouldn't expose yourself to criticism. . . . C. Your own son Peter . . . I've heard him moan in his sleep, he's so hungry. And you come in the night and steal food that should go to them . . . to the children! D. If my husband had any obligation to you, he's paid it, over and over. . . . I should have spoken out long ago.
cb
Part ARead these sentences from "I'll Go Fetch Her Tomorrow."At five past eight, the "gentlemen" came. My parents were distraught when we saidgood-bye. My sister, Via, cried and waved after me through the window. Carrying my shoulder bag and a backpack, I followed the men to the police station, where I found other Jews waiting.What is the most likely meaning of distraught as it is used in these sentences? Choose the meaning based on context clues. A. perplexed B. unmoved C. upset D. glad Part BWhich word from the sentences best supports the answer to Part A? A. good-bye B. cried C. followed D. waiting
cc
Part AThink about Mrs. Frank's words and actions in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I. Which of the following statements best describes her? A. She is nervous—quick to snap and nag at the others. B. She is unworried—lively and cheerful in her manner. C. She is gentle—trying to make the best of the situation. D. She is resentful—often blaming small things on the others. Part BWhich quotation from The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, best supports the answer to Part A? A. It's illegal, then, the ration books? We've never done anything illegal. B. There's only one thing to do . . . watch carefully. Prevent an illness before it comes. Let me see your tongue. C. When Mr. Kraler comes, the sun begins to shine. . . . Wouldn't you like a cup of coffee? . . . Or, better still, will you have supper with us? D. She pulled away when I leaned down to kiss her. . . . You weren't like this. You didn't shut me out.
ca
Part AWhat does the context suggest is the most likely meaning of annihilation in this paragraph from "Saving the Children"?Two years after that last train, the Nazis began implementing the "Final Solution," their plan to slaughter all the Jews of Europe. Czech Jews were rounded up and shipped to Theresienstadt, an old military garrison town about an hour north of Prague—their first stop on the road to annihilation. A. relocation B. misfortune C. total destruction D. forced enlistment Part BWhich words best provide context to support the answer to Part A? A. plan to slaughter B. rounded up C. military garrison D. their first stop
bd
Part AWhat is Abraham Lincoln's primary purpose for writing this letter? A. to persuade his friend to free his slaves B. to state his position on the expansion of slavery C. to convince the South to remain part of the Union D. to explain to Mr. Speed that he is breaking the law Part BWhich sentence from the speech best supports the answer to Part A? A. But you say that sooner than yield your legal right to the slave — especially at the bidding of those who are not themselves interested, you would see the Union dissolved. (paragraph 1) B. I also acknowledge your rights and my obligations, under the constitution, in regard to your slaves. (paragraph 1) C. It is hardly fair to you to assume, that I have no interest in a thing which has, and continually exercises, the power of making me miserable. (paragraph 1) D. I do oppose the extension of slavery, because my judgment and feelings so prompt me; and I am under no obligation to the contrary. (paragraph 2)
ca
Part AWhat is the most likely meaning of detection as it is used in this passage from "Irena Sendler: Rescuer of the Children of Warsaw"? Base your answer on context clues.At other times, the ambulance was used to conceal healthy children. She had the assistance of the ambulance driver and of a dog. When the children would start to whimper, and she feared detection, she would hit her dog on his paw, and he would begin to bark. A. illness B. getting hurt C. being found out D. moving at high speeds Part BWhich word(s) from the passage best support the answer to Part A? A. conceal B. assistance C. hit her dog D. begin to bark
bd
Part AWhat is the most likely meaning of detrimental as it is used in this sentence from "Quiet Resistance"? Choose the meaning based on context clues in the sentence.You had to make life-threatening decisions all by yourself, in a very short time, and you never knew whether your decision will be beneficial to you or detrimental to your existence. A. wishful B. harmful C. generous D. encouraging Part BWhich word from the sentence is a context clue that most clearly supports the answer to Part A? A. yourself B. short C. decision D. beneficial
bb
Part AWhich of the following choices best describes the relationship between Anne and her father in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I? A. Anne tries very hard to please Mr. Frank, but he responds with constant criticism. B. Anne turns to Mr. Frank whenever she is upset, and he knows what to say to comfort her. C. Anne grows increasingly annoyed by the way that Mr. Frank worries about and fusses over her. D. Anne loves Mr. Frank, but she hides her feelings because he is so wrapped up in concern for the whole group. Part BWhich of the following quotations from Act I best supports the answer to Part A? A. You could not do this and you could not do that. They forced Father out of his business. We had to wear yellow stars. I had to turn in my bike. I couldn't go to a Dutch school any more. B. It'll be hard, I know. But always remember this, Anneke. There are no walls, there are no bolts, no locks that anyone can put on your mind . . . remember the battle you had with your mother the other day on the subject of overshoes? . . . Well now, you see, for as long as we are here you will never have to wear overshoes! C. It's the silence in the nights that frightens me the most. Every time I hear a creak in the house, or a step on the street outside, I'm sure they're coming for us. The days aren't so bad. At least we know that Miep and Mr. Kraler are down there below us in the office. Our protectors, we call them. D. I'll have to make a confession. Up until now I've managed to stay ahead of you in algebra. Today you caught up with me. We'll leave it to Margot to correct.
cc
Part AWhich sentence best describes the reaction of the Jews in Holland to the new anti-Jewish laws, according to Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl? A. They were so shocked that they could no longer function. B. They tried desperately to flee to the United States. C. In spite of the persecution, they managed to cope. D. They were so angered that they plotted rebellion. Part BWhich sentence or sentences in Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl best support the answer to Part A? A. Our lives were not without anxiety, since our relatives in Germany were suffering under Hitler's anti-Jewish laws. B. After the pogroms in 1938 my two uncles (my mother's brothers) fled Germany, finding safe refuge in North America. My elderly grandmother came to live with us. She was seventy-three years old at the time. C. You couldn't do this and you couldn't do that, but life went on. D. Jacque always said to me, "I don't dare do anything anymore, 'cause I'm afraid it's not allowed."
a
Read this passage from "Irena Sendler: Rescuer of the Children of Warsaw."Taking advantage of both her official position and the Germans' paranoia of germs, she would go into the Ghetto under the ruse of wanting to stop the spread of disease beyond the ghetto walls. Officially, she was examining Jews for signs of contagious diseases. In reality, she was looking for children to save.What does the reader learn about Irena Sandler in this passage? A. She was clever. B. She was dishonest. C. She was self-serving. D. She was actually a doctor.
a
What is the meaning of the Latin root -strict-? A. draw tight B. loosen C. put in danger D. show in public
a
What is the most likely meaning of deplorable as it is used in these sentences from "Quiet Resistance"? Choose the meaning based on context clues in the sentences.Conditions in the crowded ghettos were deplorable. Food was rationed, and it was never enough. Diseases raced through the cramped quarters. Heavy restrictions and cruel punishments were imposed. A. causing suffering and misery B. causing bitterness and anger C. causing shame and embarrassment D. causing confusion and bewilderment
d
What is the most likely meaning of emaciated as it is used in these sentences from "I'll Go Fetch Her Tomorrow"?Freddy, my boyfriend, opened the door. I was bald and emaciated. He didn't recognize me until I spoke. A. very confused B. overly friendly C. incredibly tired D. extremely skinny
b
What message does the title "I'll Go Fetch Her Tomorrow" convey most clearly to the reader? A. It is important to communicate plans with others. B. One day can mean the difference between life and death. C. Every day offers the promise of new experiences and challenges. D. It is better to wait cautiously than to take an action that proves disastrous.
b
When Elie Wiesel refers to "the kingdom of night" in his "Acceptance Speech for the Nobel Peace Prize," what is he describing? A. the unforgiving rule of the Middle Ages B. the persecution of the Jews during the Holocaust C. the incidence of injustice and suffering around the globe D. the ongoing conflict between the Palestinians and the Israelis
b
When is talking most likely to be forbidden? A. in a restaurant B. during a class test C. at a birthday party D. during a political debate
a
When people make sacrifices, which of the following must be true? A. They give something up. B. They hope to make money. C. They have faith in themselves. D. They offer someone an apology.
d
Which choice best identifies the central idea of the first paragraph? A. The stated central idea is that the Union should be dissolved. B. The stated central idea is that Joshua Speed believes slavery is just. C. The implied central idea is that Joshua Speed should abandon slavery, even though it is legal, in order to save the Union. D. The implied central idea is that Lincoln accepts slavery for the sake of the Union, even though he believes slavery is wrong.
b
Which event would most likely cause humiliation at a public event? A. receiving an unexpected award B. tripping on the way to the stage C. presenting a five-minute speech D. shaking hands with a new arrival
ef
Which of these quotations from the selection from Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl best support the central idea that Anne feels she has no really close friend? Choose two options. A. I have loving parents and a sixteen-year-old sister. . . . B. . . . there are about thirty people I can call friends. C. I have a throng of admirers who can't keep their adoring eyes off me and who sometimes have to resort to using a broken pocket mirror to try and catch a glimpse of me in the classroom. D. I have family, loving aunts, and a good home. E. All I think about when I'm with friends is having a good time. I can't bring myself to talk about anything but ordinary everyday things. F. We don't seem to be able to get any closer, and that's the problem.
c
Which sentence best explains the reason that Anne and Peter often tease each other in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I? A. They do not like each other. B. They were enemies in school. C. They are growing fond of each other. D. They each want to make the other angry.
ce
Which sentences best describe the relationship between Anne Frank and Buddy Elias in "Remembering a Devoted Keeper of Anne Frank's Legacy"? Choose two options. A. He worked for her father. B. He wrote this article. C. They were close cousins. D. They started a foundation. E. They were childhood playmates.
a
Which statement best expresses the central idea of this paragraph from Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl?I started right away at the Montessori nursery school. I stayed there until I was six, at which time I started first grade. In sixth grade my teacher was Mrs. Kuperus, the principal. At the end of the year we were both in tears as we said a heartbreaking farewell, because I'd been accepted at the Jewish Lyceum, where Margot also went to school. A. Anne was very sorry to leave her grade school at the end of sixth grade. B. Teachers in the Jewish Secondary School did not care much about Anne or her sister. C. It is sometimes sad and difficult for students to move on to a new grade in school. D. Her years in grade school were the happiest time of Anne's life before the war.
disapproving
how does he feel about the Palestinians
discovered the kingdom of night
what did a young Jewish boy do?
when he swears to never be silent when people are suffering
what is his personal action?
he just doesn't talk about it
why Winton doesn't talk about the things he's done?