Post Test: Defining Culture

Which two statements best describe how both passages highlight the importance of design techniques? Both passages show how the artists designed the outer and inner structure of the Statue of Liberty. Both passages describe how the artists used innovative ideas to plan the design for the Statue of Liberty. Both passages reveal how the two artists appreciated each other's ideas and concepts. Both passages discuss the need for government funding for constructing public statues. Both passages explain how working together and exchanging ideas on techniques helped create the Statue of Liberty.

- Both passages show how the artists designed the outer and inner structure of the Statue of Liberty. - Both passages describe how the artists used innovative ideas to plan the design for the Statue of Liberty.

What does the setting reveal about the time period of the text? A. Villages were well managed by government officials. B. People used automobiles for travel. C. Villages were small, tidy places with few people. D. People used planks of wood to create roads.

D. People used planks of wood to create roads.

Which sentence states the author's thesis? Rosie the Riveter With her iconic blue shirt, flexed arm muscle, red bandanna, and "We Can Do it" slogan emblazoned above her head, Rosie the Riveter has been a symbol of women's rights for decades. Originally created during World War II, the fictional character of Rosie the Riveter was based on several real-life women who worked in industrial jobs around the country. The idea behind creating Rosie the Riveter was to encourage women to work in factory jobs while men fought in World War II. After World War II, the image of Rosie has gone on to mean much more.

Originally created during World War II, the fictional character of Rosie the Riveter was based on several real-life women who worked in industrial jobs around the country

Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu. What sentence should be added to paragraph 2 to best develop the author's thesis? Rosie the Riveter With her iconic blue shirt, flexed arm muscle, red bandanna, and "We Can Do it" slogan often emblazoned above her head, Rosie the Riveter has been a symbol of women's rights for decades. Originally created during World War II, the fictional character of Rosie the Riveter was based on several real-life women who worked in industrial jobs around country. The idea behind creating Rosie the Riveter was to encourage women to work in factory jobs while men fought in World War II. After World War II, the image of Rosie has gone on to mean much more.The ad campaign with Rosie the Riveter was commissioned by the War Manpower Commission and the Office of War Information as part a nationwide campaign to recruit women into the labor force. The campaign included images that featured Rosie through the popular media of the time: movies, newspapers, posters, photographs and articles. The image reached its full icon status when the popular artist Norman Rockwell depicted Rosie the Riveter for the cover of The Saturday Evening Post. The image portrays a muscular woman wearing overalls, goggles, pins of honor on her lapel, and rolled-up sleeves. [Though the picture of Rosie the Riveter was different than what was in the movies, people were still drawn to it for various other reasons. ,To many, the magazine cover showed a hopeful American spirit and fostered the belief that women could do male-dominated jobs., At the time, The Saturday Evening Post was a popular weekly newspaper that covered important and sometimes controversial issues of the day., Norman Rockwell's artistic skill is what was necessary to bring the figure of Rosie the Riveter to life for many people.] Though the many women who joined the workforce during World War II eventually returned home after the war, the image of Rosie the Riveter has resurfaced in recent years as a symbol for people advocating for women's rights in all contexts. Many people are drawn to the strength and possibility embodied by the figure of Rosie. Popular celebrities even don the apparel of Rosie as a nod to this figure of female empowerment.

To many, the magazine cover showed a hopeful American spirit and fostered the belief that women could do male-dominated jobs.

Which line of dialogue best develops the character of Demetrio in the cultural setting? adapted from The Underdogsby Mariano Azuela "Tonight or tomorrow at the latest we'll meet the Federals. What do you say, boys, shall we let them find their way about these trails?" Demetrio asked. The ragged crew jumped to their feet, uttering shrill cries of joy; then their jubilation turned angry again and they gave vent to threats, oaths and imprecations. "Of course, we can't tell how strong they are," said Demetrio as his glance traveled over their faces in scrutiny. "Do you remember Medina? Out there at Hostotipaquillo, he only had a half a dozen men. Well, he held back the soldiers, didn't he? And he defeated them, too." "We're every bit as good as Medina's crowd!" said a tall, broad-shouldered man with a black beard and bushy eyebrows. "Viva Demetrio Macias," they all shouted.

Viva Demetrio Macias

Which phrase best reflects the author's view of Greece? excerpt from The Homecoming Helena used to spend every summer in Athens with her yiayia, and her entire extended family would gather at her grandmother's house. With so many family members gathered under one roof, things were bound to get quite noisy! Helena remembered playing games with her cousins in the front yard, while the women chatted away loudly as they prepared elaborate meals for the family. Every day a feast would be laid out on the table, featuring all of Helena's favorite dishes—the spanakopita, freshly baked and hot from the oven, paired with the tzatziki, and the moussaka, oozing with vegetables and meat. However, Helena's favorite dish was the galaktoboureko, a custard-based dessert.Another fond memory was of attending weddings. Weddings were grand affairs in Greece, and the entire town would gather to celebrate. Helena remembered dancing the traditional horos to the music of the bouzouki. Her love for dance had been born in Greece, and had stayed with her even in America.

fond memory

Read the passage. Then choose the best way to complete the sentence. The author uses print features to ___________

helps the reader to visualize information

Drag each tile to the correct box. Match each sentence from the passage with the statement that explains how it develops the author's thesis. "Through a series of programs, he (Roosevelt) stimulated the economy, got people back to work, and protected the American people through the Great Depression." >__________ "In 1935, for example, Roosevelt created the Works Progress Administration (WPA)." >__________ "However, it was Roosevelt's programs that held the United States together for so many years by providing work, income, and hope in a time of unprecedented economic terror.">_________________ options - provides evidence in support of the author's thesis - introduces the author's thesis - restates the author's thesis

"Through a series of programs, he (Roosevelt) stimulated the economy, got people back to work, and protected the American people through the Great Depression." > introduced the author's thesis "In 1935, for example, Roosevelt created the Works Progress Administration (WPA)." > provides evidence in support of the author's thesis "However, it was Roosevelt's programs that held the United States together for so many years by providing work, income, and hope in a time of unprecedented economic terror."> restates the author's thesis

What are two ways in which the information in the fifth paragraph influences the passage as a whole? It serves as a turning point in the history and fortunes of the Orphan Mine. It introduces the idea that mining is more profitable than tourism. It shows how good management of tourist facilities led to the mine's success. It explains how a change in management led to decline at the Orphan Mine. It describes how the Orphan Mine became a prosperous uranium mine.

- It introduces the idea that mining is more profitable than tourism. - It describes how the Orphan Mine became a prosperous uranium mine.

Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu. How does the second paragraph develop the author's thesis? The second paragraph _________________ a. provides a specific example in support of the thesis statement b. answers an introductory question with the thesis statement c. provides a conclusion that contains a statement of the thesis d. explains why disagreements with the thesis are incorrect.

provides a conclusion that contains a statement of the thesis

Drag each label to the correct location on the image. Each label can be used more than once. Classify which sentences from the passage describe a problem and which ones describe a solution.

solution problem solution solution problem

How does Pip's interaction with Joe develop the theme of perseverance in the excerpt? A. At the beginning, Pip feels blue, but by the end he feels optimistic. B. At the beginning, Pip feels resentful, but by the end he feels satisfied. C. At the beginning, Pip feels mournful, but by the end he feels joyous. D. At the beginning, Pip feels isolated but by the end he feels accepted.

A. At the beginning, Pip feels blue, but by the end he feels optimistic.

Select the correct answer. How does the historical setting of the passage contribute to the theme? A. It emphasizes the harsh conditions to be overcome for the theme of perseverance. B. It shows the attitude of the men for the theme of an overwhelming desire for more. C. It illustrates the environment for the theme of man verses nature in the wilderness. D. It creates the setting for the theme of desperation and the struggle to gain wealth.

A. It emphasizes the harsh conditions to be overcome for the theme of perseverance.

How does the interaction between Demetrio Macias and his crew advance the plot? A. It develops the falling action. B. It describes the turning point. C. It describes the resolution. D. It develops the rising action.

B. It describes the turning point.

Which best states how the passage reflects the characteristics of a multimodal text? A. It includes information from different mediums. B. It provides information on the life of a historical figure. C. It provides information in chronological order. D. It includes information on a nonfiction topic.

C. It provides information in chronological order.

Which statement best explains how the structure of the passage helps the author develop his or her argument? A. The passage contains sections, which enables the author to give an elaborate description of his or her ideas. B. The passage contains headings, which enables the author to give additional information to the readers. C. The passage is divided into sections with headings, which enables the author to organize and introduce the main ideas in the text. D. The passage is separated into sections with headings, which enables the author to compare and contrast his or her ideas precisely.

C. The passage is divided into sections with headings, which enables the author to organize and introduce the main ideas in the text.

Which best states how the images add to the text in the passage? A. The images provide additional details about John F. Kennedy's campaign. B. The images provide a more personal representation of the former first lady. C. The images provide a more factual representation of the former first lady. D. The images provide additional details about the Kennedy White House.

D. The images provide additional details about the Kennedy White House.

What key idea is emphasized in the chart but not the text? A. the powerful 100-foot extended operating range B. the super-bright LED flashlight C. how the KEY FINDER compares to similar products D. how to use the KEY FINDER to locate keys

D. how to use the KEY FINDER to locate keys

Which details from the text best develop the character? A. pushing his way through, watched, waiting for nothing B. faces drifting past, stairway, he muttered C. young George Willard, office, concealed himself D. thoughts kept coming, he did not want to think, feverish eyes

D. thoughts kept coming, he did not want to think, feverish eyes

Which sentence in the passage best shows how the setting contributes to the speaker's problem? from Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

I was covered again with water a good while, but not so long but I held it out; and finding the water had spent itself, and began to return, I struck forward against the return of the waves, and felt ground again with my feet.I