Unit 2
How do the connotations of the underlined words emphasize the author's point of view? The negative connotations of the words emphasize the author's feeling that societal norms damage women artists in severe and lasting ways. The negative connotations of the words emphasize the unreasonable extent to which women artists are challenged by the demands of the creative process. The positive connotations of the words emphasize the author's insistence that facing great challenges helps women enhance their creativity. The positive connotations of the words emphasize the author's belief that women artists are strong enough to overcome tremendous hardships.
A
How do the stage directions in brackets affect the meaning of the text? They show that Nora goes from playing happily with her children to being startled by Krogstad, an unwelcome visitor. They show that Nora, the children, and Krogstad are on the stage at the same time and are communicating with one another. They show that Nora has to take care of her children without the help of her husband, Torvald, and resents it greatly. They show that Krogstad is familiar to the family and is a frequent visitor, so he can walk in without knocking.
A
How does the author use Nora to explore a social issue? by exploring the benefits of living with no debt by showing that living debt-free is impossible by highlighting how easy it is to borrow money by showing that happiness consists of more than living debt-free
A
How does the author use the character of Helmer to develop the idea of gender inequality? By rebuking deceitful mothers, Helmer demonstrates the belief that women's primary responsibility was raising children. By saying that mothers and fathers share the responsibility of influence over children, Helmer demonstrates the idea of gender inequality. By dismissing Nora's opinions of Krogstad, Helmer demonstrates how women's beliefs were oftentimes ignored. By saying that he is physically ill in Krogstad's presence, Helmer demonstrates the belief that men are inferior to women.
A
How does the passage demonstrate a view that was commonly held during the 1800s? In the 1800s, women were expected to be submissive to men, and Nora is discovering that Helmer has taken advantage of that. In the 1800s, women and men were expected to share the burden of raising children, and Helmer does not share the burden equally. In the 1800s, men were supposed to do everything in their power to please their wives and families, and Helmer has failed at that. In the 1800s, women were supposed to be dependent, so when Nora claims independence, Helmer responds by acting strangely.
A
What cultural value is revealed through the mother's words? the Chinese value that children should obey their parents the US value that children should be what their parents choose the Chinese value that parents should encourage independence in children the US value that parents should allow their children to lead independent lives
A
What evidence supports the idea that the narrator's motivation is intrinsic? "Last week I sent a tuner over to my parents' apartment and had the piano reconditioned, for purely sentimental reasons." "My mother had died a few months before and I had been getting things in order for my father, a little bit at a time." "I put the jewelry in special silk pouches. The sweaters she had knitted in yellow, pink, bright orange—all the colors I hated—I put those in moth-proof boxes." "I found some old Chinese silk dresses, the kind with little slits up the sides."
A
Which best defines a logical fallacy? an error in reasoning credit given to an author for his or her ideas an opposing argument evidence based on scientific research
A
Which line from the poem "Monet's 'Waterlilies'" by Robert Hayden includes an allusion? "Today as the news from Selma and Saigon" "O light beheld as through refracting tears." "Here space and time exist in light" "Here is the aura of that world"
A
Which lines from the poem "Sonnet in Primary Colors" by Rita Dove provide an example of alliteration? "among parrots, in the stern petticoats of the peasant, / who painted herself a present-" "wildflowers entwining the plaster corset / her spine resides in, that flaming pillar-" "Lenin and Marx and Stalin arrayed at the footstead. / And rose to her easel, the hundred dogs panting" "Diego's / love a skull in the circular window / of the thumbprint searing her immutable brow."
A
Which sentence includes a nonrestrictive clause? Camels, which sway from side to side as they walk, are often called ships of the desert. For centuries, camels have been used to transport people and cargo through the desert. Not only do they need very little water, but camels can drink water that is salty or bitter. Camels can live in extreme conditions, such as in areas with extreme heat, aridity, and a lack of vegetation.
A
Which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage? The claim is ineffective because the language used is unclear and the reasoning does not strongly support it. The claim is unsuccessful because most people will not agree with the opinion and reasoning stated in the claim. The claim is logical because it makes sense and the reasoning used to support it is plausible, varied, and effective. The claim is compelling because there is variety in the supporting evidence and the call to action is powerful.
A
Which statement best explains how the conventions of plot and setting contribute to the theme? The use of letters and secret meetings develops the theme that hiding the truth will eventually lead to hardship. The use of questions develops the theme that the truth can be discovered only by asking the right questions. The use of doorways develops the theme that being too open about the truth can cause conflict and heartache. The use of conversations beginning abruptly develops the theme that getting to the point will always reveal the truth.
A
Which conflicts are revealed in the passage? Select two options. an internal conflict within the narrator, who is frightened by the extremity of her anger at her mother an external conflict between the narrator, who is demanding independence, and her mother, who is demanding obedience an external conflict between the narrator and her mother over whether or not the narrator will continue to live at home an internal conflict within the narrator's mother, who cannot decide whether to throw her daughter out of the family home an external conflict between the narrator, who wants to be the kind of daughter her mother wants, and her mother, who thinks that's impossible
A B
Which sentences correctly use parentheses? Select two options. We went to the state fair (held in the state capital) for the first time this year. For my birthday, my parents got me tickets to Hamilton (my favorite musical!). My sister has homework for three classes tonight (math, English, and biology). The student body voted to select (the person) who would get the Best Teacher award. (When he made the hot chocolate) my brother left out the most important ingredient.
A B
Which prewriting steps are part of research for an argumentative essay? Select three options. selecting and forming a claim about a specific topic identifying evidence to include to support your reasons investigating counterclaims that go against your claim eliminating logical fallacies, such as circular reasoning citing your research sources using correct MLA format
A B C
Which words in this passage emphasize the significance of creative expression as an emotional outlet? Select two options. fired grudges consumed hidden perhaps
A C
What evidence from the text supports the prediction that Helmer will learn the contents of the letter? Select three options. Helmer knows that there is a piece of mail from Krogstad in the box. Nora looks at her watch and tells herself she has 31 hours to live. Helmer thinks that Nora is nervous and dismisses her pleas about the mail. Mrs. Linde fails to find Krogstad so he can take back the piece of mail. Nora expresses her intention of having a champagne banquet.
A C D
What types of evidence support inferences about characters in a play? Select three options. characters' thoughts and actions the number of characters on stage characters' appearances and ways of dressing characters' responses to other characters the names of the characters
A C D
When are commas normally used? Select three options. after introductory phrases and clauses around restrictive phrases and clauses around nonrestrictive phrases and clauses before the conjunction joining independent clauses before the conjunction introducing a dependent clause
A C D
Which descriptions are examples of archetypes? Select three options. a recurring model for a setting that is accepted by most people a conflict between characters that is unique to a plot a reflection of the traditions common throughout a society a pattern of behavior exhibited by several characters a character who is an embodiment of the human experience
A C E
Which elements of a play are considered literary elements? Select three options. characters and dialogue actors' interpretations setting and plot facial expressions stage directions
A C E
Based on the language in these texts, what viewpoints would both Ibsen and Woolf most likely agree on? Select two options. Norah and Judith deserve more credit than they receive. Not all women are able to of provide for their families. Marriage should be an institution that is central to every woman's life. People who oppress women are not necessarily motivated by a desire to harm them. All people have the same reasons for discouraging women's intellectual contributions.
A D
Read the sentence. The English poet and playwright William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in the mid-1500s. Which terms describe the underlined portion of the sentence? Select three options. appositive clause nonrestrictive phrase restrictive
A D E
Why would dashes be used in a sentence? Select three options. to emphasize particular information to introduce a list of words or phrases to set off introductory words or phrases to indicate the importance of certain ideas to set off nonessential elements containing commas
A D E
Which sentences correctly use commas? Select two options. Washington was a general before becoming president, and Jackson was also a general. For centuries, Japan has been ruled by shoguns, and emperors. Two English kings fascinate me, Richard Lionheart and his brother King John. Mansa Musa who ruled Mali in the early 1300s was rich and powerful. After his voyage in 1492, Columbus and his men arrived in what they believed to be Southeast Asia.
A E
Which views from the late 1800s does this passage best support? Select two options. Society considered women to be lesser than men. Men had much greater economic freedom than women. Women who challenged societal norms were considered outcasts. Women who ended marriages could not keep any property. Men often considered women to be their personal property.
A E
How can the rebuttal best address the counterclaim? The rebuttal should include examples of jobs that are available to students and the problems associated with those jobs. The rebuttal should acknowledge that school remains a priority and discuss the benefits of a balance between school and work. The rebuttal should address the need for a discussion on the matter by restating both points before reaching a conclusion. The rebuttal should state a logical explanation for both opinions before granting credibility to the need for school to remain a priority.
B
How should the underlined section be revised to create parallel structure? guiding the team to carry out their vision to guide the team that will carry out their vision guiding the team that is carrying out their vision guides the team that will carry out their vision
B
The term extrinsic motivation refers to reasons to act that arise from the character's beliefs or emotions. originate in the character's outside environment. are inherent in the character's psychological makeup. come from characters' desire to act on their environment.
B
What evidence from the text best supports the theme that society places limits on the roles of women? "She had danced her Tarantella, and it had been a tremendous success." "I took my charming little Capri maiden . . . on my arm." "An exit ought always to be effective, Mrs. Linde." "But that is what I cannot make Nora understand."
B
What inference does the text best support? Helmer is going to give Krogstad a job where the two men will not have interactions. Helmer's self-esteem is dependent on people believing that he is not influenced by his wife. Helmer actually likes Krogstad as a friend but does not want to work with him. Helmer does not want his wife to know that he used to be friends with Krogstad.
B
What is a universal theme? a message that explores cultural and geographical differences among people from all parts of the world a message about the human condition that people, regardless of differences, understand on a personal level a message in which the human condition is explored through a variety of viewpoints from different cultures a message that applies to people who have read literature from different countries and that explores one idea
B
What is the best definition of intrinsic motivation? reasons to act that the character cannot control reasons to act that come from within a character reasons to act that can be inferred from the text reasons to act that come from outside a character
B
When revising an essay, how can a writer best connect ideas more clearly? by using transitions to create logical relationships among the claim, reasons, and evidence by removing logical fallacies that may be causing reasons and evidence to be compromised by summarizing the overall argument in a conclusion that succinctly restates the main points by crafting a call to action that encourages readers to link the ideas in the essay to the real world
B
Which Chinese cultural values are revealed by the passage? obedience and self-control self-control and conformity conformity and love of family obedience and good reputation
B
Which clause completes the sentence by creating parallelism? regular exercise exercise regularly exercising regularly you get regular exercise
B
Which element in this passage tells the reader who the characters are? the dialogue the speaker tags the stage directions the characters' actions
B
Which inference about Nora does this passage best support? She is overwhelmed by the responsibilities she has during the holidays. She is glad that she finally has money to spend on gifts for the holidays. She is ashamed at having spent so much money on Christmas presents. She is proud of her husband and buys gifts to show off their fortune.
B
Which phrase from the poem "Monet's 'Waterlilies'" by Robert Hayden is an example of a simile? "the serene, great picture that I love" "the eye like the eye of faith believes" "illusive flesh of light" "Here is the shadow of its joy"
B
Which statement best describes the dramatic irony in this passage? The audience knows that the tarantella is supposed to be wildly fast, but Helmer does not. The audience knows that Nora is intentionally failing to dance correctly, but Helmer does not. The audience knows that Helmer does not know how to dance, but Nora does not know this. The audience knows that Doctor Rank loves Nora, but Helmer does not know that he does.
B
Which statement best describes the dramatic structure of the play A Doll's House? The dramatic structure of A Doll's House states characters' traits and qualities. The dramatic structure of A Doll's House has three acts, or plot divisions. The dramatic structure of A Doll's House provides background information for the plot. The dramatic structure of A Doll's House reveals a character's qualities through actions.
B
Which statement makes the most accurate inference about Torvald's character, based on this passage? Torvald hints that he knows that Nora has been deceitful, and he is using Krogstad to get her to confess. Torvald hates people who lie, and he believes that liars negatively affect their children with their hypocrisy. Torvald worries about what people think of him because of Krogstad's indiscretion and lies. Torvald likes to control Nora and treats her only as if he were her parent, rather than her husband.
B
How can the passage best be revised to eliminate logical fallacies and improve clarity? Select two options. by adding the transition as a result to the beginning of sentence 1 by adding the transition Additionally to the beginning of sentence 2 by revising sentence 3 to eliminate the use of circular reasoning by removing the transition still from sentence 4 by revising sentence 6 to eliminate the use of hasty generalization
B C
What evidence supports the conclusion that the poem is written in free verse? Select two options. There are three stanzas. There is no rhyme scheme. The lines are unequal in length. There is a regular rhyme scheme. There is a pattern of stressed syllables.
B C
Which examples correctly use colons? Select two options. I need to buy: milk, eggs, and bacon. To whom it may concern: These islands are on the tour: Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. Let's all welcome Dimas Guzman: tonight's winner. We visited: France, Belgium, and Germany.
B C
Which points of view are emphasized by the underlined words in this passage? Select two options. that being a female artist is emotionally painful that female artists are treated with hostility that female artists are ostracized by society that being an artist is not safe for a woman that female artists are always taken for granted
B C
Which statements are examples of a fair and logical rebuttal to the counterclaim? Select two options. These opponents point to the nearly 60-dollar difference in cost per pupil to a school district, which, in their defense, is quite significant. While tablets are expensive, most buyers can save money in the long run by purchasing e-textbooks instead of print books. The bottom line is that everything costs money, so complaining about the cost of tablets is pointless and unnecessary, especially when student growth is at stake. However, the amount of money districts spend on paper used for copies, which tablets would largely replace, balances the implementation cost. Most students find tablets fun and easy to use, all but guaranteeing an easy transition from print books.
B C
How can the passage best be revised to eliminate logical fallacies and improve clarity? Select three options. by revising sentence 1 to eliminate the use of circular reasoning by revising sentence 5 to eliminate the use of slippery slope by adding the transition first to the beginning of sentence 5 by adding the transition for example to the beginning of sentence 5 by adding the transition additionally to the beginning of sentence 4
B D E
Read the sentence. The children, who were lucky, got presents. Which statements accurately describe the sentence? Select two options. The sentence contains a restrictive clause. The sentence contains a nonrestrictive clause. The sentence contains a restrictive appositive. The sentence contains a nonrestrictive appositive. Only the lucky children got presents. All of the children got presents.
B F
Based on this passage, which statement is the most accurate inference to make about Nora? Nora thinks that her husband is incapable of getting enough money to save himself. Nora deceives her husband so that she can have her own money to spend as she wishes. Nora has a deep love for her husband to go to such an extreme length to save him. Nora is resentful that she is not allowed to borrow money without her husband's consent.
C
How does Nora's character develop the theme that taking ownership of your own life is sometimes necessary? Nora admits that she did not raise the children properly in the past, and she wants to educate herself on better ways to raise them. Nora regrets her previous comment to Helmer about not trusting him, and she needs to leave to find someone she trusts to educate her. Nora decides that her decisions to be a wife and raise children were wrong, so she is leaving in order to educate herself properly. Nora wishes that she had not asked Helmer to educate her because she feels he has failed, so she wants to leave to find a new teacher.
C
How does the conflict between Helmer's private and public selves develop the theme that appearances can be deceiving? Helmer attempts to impress Mrs. Linde in a discreet way due to his hidden feelings for her. Helmer tries to be polite to Mrs. Linde despite the hurt that he is feeling inside. Helmer acts kindly toward Mrs. Linde while she is present, but insults her when she leaves. Helmer rushes Mrs. Linde out the door due to his anxiety about being in social situations.
C
How does the interaction between the nurse and Nora advance the plot? It reveals that the nurse would make a better mother than Nora. It conveys that Nora does not trust what the nurse says. It demonstrates that Nora is considering leaving her children. It shows that Nora's children would be OK without her.
C
How does this line relate to the artwork? It points out that the artwork addresses a sad topic. It explains the importance of light to supporting life. It compares the painting to an emotional experience. It suggests that the scene was painted at night.
C
In a play, which element related to theme is introduced in act 1, built up in act 2, and resolved in act 3? the main characters the setting the central conflict the main topics
C
Poetry that does not follow a specific form and does not have a set rhyme pattern is known as a haiku. a villanelle. free verse. an Elizabethan sonnet.
C
Read the claim. Human bodies have developed over time to support a vegetarian diet. Which sentence provides the best supporting evidence for the claim? Because humans have evolved over millions of years, it makes sense that our diet has evolved as well. I can feel the negative effects of meat and its excess vitamins when I consume meat products. The length of human intestines is better suited to digest food derived from plants than to digest meat. Human taste buds have matured throughout history in a way that makes people crave the flavor of meat.
C
Read the sentence. Some of the items on my shopping list _ chanterelle mushrooms, white asparagus, and eel _ were impossible to find. Which punctuation should be added in the underlined spaces? colons commas dashes parentheses
C
What conflict does Krogstad introduce? Krogstad tells Nora that he has written a letter telling Helmer about her affair with the doctor. Krogstad refuses to forgive Helmer unless Nora finds a way to come up with more money. Krogstad tries to blackmail Nora into getting Helmer to keep him at the bank by exposing her forgery. Krogstad plans to take Helmer's job managing the bank and ruin Nora's reputation while doing so.
C
What do the stage directions tell the reader about Nora? They show how much money Nora gives to the porter. They give important background details about Nora's life. They show Nora's mood and her approach to her husband. They show how Nora wants to hide the Christmas tree.
C
What evidence from the passage best supports the theme that one's true nature is revealed in times of distress? "True? Is this true, that I read here?" "No, no—it is impossible that it can be true." "Miserable creature—what have you done?" "Here you shall stay and give me an explanation."
C
What is the dramatic irony in this passage? The audience knows that Nora and Doctor Rank are having an affair, but Nora denies it. The audience knows that Mrs. Linde is jealous of Nora, but Nora does not know this. The audience knows that Krogstad loaned Nora money, but Mrs. Linde does not know this. The audience knows that Doctor Rank loaned Nora money, but Nora denies this.
C
What perspective is emphasized by the underlined phrases? that men feel a natural inclination to create art that men are most concerned with owning property that men often give in to their urges for recognition that men compete with one another for fame
C
What prediction does this excerpt best support? Nora is going to ask Helmer to pay off the debt. Nora is going to tell Helmer that she borrowed money. Nora is going to beg Helmer to let Krogstad keep his job. Nora is going to ask Helmer to replace the dress.
C
What text structure is used in this passage? cause-effect problem-solution compare-contrast chronological order
C
What theme is explored in both passages? Women are strong and do need the support of men. Raising children is a woman's most important job. Women are expected to be invisible in society. Women should take pride in caring for children.
C
Which lines from "Sonnet in Primary Colors" by Rita Dove provide an example of a rhyme? "This is for the woman with one black wing / perched over her eyes: lovely Frida, erect" "her spine resides in, that flaming pillar— / this priestess in the romance of mirrors." "to the celluloid butterflies of her Beloved dead, / Lenin and Marx and Stalin arrayed at the footstead." "love a skull in the circular window / of the thumbprint searing her immutable brow."
C
Which quotation from the poem "Sonnet in Primary Colors" by Rita Dove includes an allusion? "Each night she lay down in pain and rose" "And rose to her easel, the hundred dogs panting" "Diego's / love a skull in the circular window" "of the thumbprint searing her immutable brow"
C
Which rhetorical device is used in this text? irony alliteration alliteration overstatement understatement
C
Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure? The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, open tomorrow morning, and who can work on the holiday. The boss wants to know who wants the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and if you will work on the holiday. The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and who can work on the holiday. The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and which of us wants to work on the holiday.
C
Which sentence in this passage contains a logical fallacy that should be removed? sentence 1 sentence 2 sentence 3 sentence 4
C
Which sentence is a counterclaim? sentence 2 sentence 3 sentence 4 sentence 5
C
Which sentence is correctly punctuated? The observatory theater has three weekday showings, 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. The observatory theater has three weekday showings: 11.00 a.m., 1.00 p.m., and 3.00 p.m. The observatory theater has three weekday showings—11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. The observatory theater has three weekday showings—11.00 a.m., 1.00 p.m., and 3.00 p.m.
C
Which statement best explains the conflict revealed in the passage? The conflict is internal within the narrator, who has to choose between playing music and going on television. The conflict is internal within the narrator's mother, who cannot decide whether her daughter is talented or not. The conflict is external and takes place between the narrator and her mother over whether the narrator will learn to play piano. The conflict is external and takes place between the narrator's mother and Mr. Chong over the payment for the narrator's piano lessons.
C
Which statements best describe differences in the style of the two works? The painting pays attention to details of Kahlo's physical appearance, while the poem does not. The poem portrays the painter as serious, while the painting does not. The poem reveals details that explain Kahlo's facial expressions, while the painting does not. The painting uses imagery that tells of Kahlo's connection to nature, while the poem does not.
C
Which transition would be best to use at the beginning of sentence 2? Finally Additionally However Specifically
C
Which words from "Monet's 'Waterlilies'" by Robert Hayden most appeals to the sense of sight? "poisons the air" "I come again to see" "through refracting tears" "the seen, the known"
C
Why does the author of the play include the first paragraph of stage directions? to allow the readers to get to know the characters to explain how a character feels about something to allow the reader to visualize the play's setting to familiarize the reader with the theme of the play
C
Which excerpts from "Two Kinds" show a connection between conflict and culture? Select two options. "Three days after watching The Ed Sullivan Show, my mother told me what my schedule would be for piano lessons and piano practice." "My mother believed you could be anything you wanted to be in America." "'Why don't you like me the way I am? I'm not a genius! I can't play the piano. And even if I could, I wouldn't go on TV if you paid me a million dollars!' I cried." "My mother slapped me. 'Who ask you be genius?' she shouted. 'Only ask you be your best. For you sake. You think I want you to be genius? Hnnh! What for! Who ask you!'" "The instructor of the beauty training school had to lop off these soggy clumps to make my hair even again."
C D
Which excerpts from "Two Kinds" are examples of internal conflict? Select two options. "America was where all my mother's hopes lay. She had come here in 1949 after losing everything in China: her mother and father, her family home, her first husband, and two daughters, twin baby girls. But she never looked back with regret. There were so many ways for things to get better." "In all of my imaginings, I was filled with a sense that I would soon become perfect. My mother and father would adore me. I would be beyond reproach. I would never feel the need to sulk for anything." "Before going to bed that night, I looked in the mirror above the bathroom sink and when I saw only my face staring back—and that it would always be this ordinary face—I began to cry. Such a sad, ugly girl! I made high-pitched noises like a crazed animal, trying to scratch out the face in the mirror." "My mother slapped me. 'Who ask you be genius?' she shouted. 'Only ask you be your best. For you sake. You think I want you to be genius? Hnnh! What for! Who ask you!'"'So ungrateful,' I heard her mutter in Chinese, 'If she had as much talent as she has temper, she would be famous now.'" "So maybe I never really gave myself a fair chance. I did pick up the basics pretty quickly, and I might have become a good pianist at that young age. But I was so determined not to try, not to be anybody different that I learned to play only the most ear-splitting preludes, the most discordant hymns."
C E
Based on this passage, what US value has the narrator's mother embraced? acceptance independence self-expression self-fulfillment
D
How do the stage directions in brackets affect the meaning of the text? They show the lines of dialogue each character speaks. They help the reader visualize the characters' actions. They show the emotions of one or more of the characters. They tell the reader which character is speaking at what time.
D
How do the underlined words emphasize the author's ideas? The words' neutral connotations indicate that women create better work when they remain anonymous. The words' negative connotations indicate that the work of women artists tends to be overly emotional. The words' positive connotations indicate that women's artistic talent is greater than men's talent. The words' positive connotations emphasize the beauty and skill in the work of a particular female artist.
D
How does Ibsen use dramatic irony to create the suspense in this passage? Nora does not know that the nurse was her only mother, but the audience does. Nora does not know if she will leave her children, but the audience knows that she will. The nurse does not understand how important she is to Nora, but Nora does. The nurse does not know that Nora will leave her children, but the audience does.
D
How does Woolf use language to emphasize the idea that brilliant women were often feared in the 16th century? She describes these women as psychologically tortured. She describes these women as "pulled asunder." She describes these women as lonely and isolated. She describes these women as "half witch, half wizard."
D
The rhyme pattern that occurs at the ends of lines in poetry is called a rhyme meter. a rhyme rhythm. a rhyme ending. a rhyme scheme.
D
What does the audience know that Doctor Rank does not? Nora has been hiding her love for Doctor Rank. Nora does not trust Doctor Rank's sincerity. Nora will force Doctor Rank into helping her Nora is manipulating Doctor Rank for a favor.
D
What evidence from the passage best supports the theme that society placed expectations on men and women based on gender? "I can't think of him as having gone out of them. He, with his sufferings and his loneliness, was like a cloudy background to our sunlit happiness." "And perhaps for us too, Nora. We two are thrown quite upon each other now." "My darling wife, I don't feel as if I could hold you tight enough." "I have often wished that you might be threatened by some great danger, so that I might risk my life's blood, and everything, for your sake."
D
What evidence from the text best supports the theme that it is important to have independence? "Alas, Torvald, you are not the man to educate me into being a proper wife for you." "Didn't you say so yourself a little while ago—that you dare not trust me to bring them up?" "Indeed, you were perfectly right. I am not fit for the task." "I must stand quite alone, if I am to understand myself and everything about me."
D
What inference does the text best support? Krogstad has written a deceptive letter. Nora will follow Krogstad's advice. Krogstad thinks that Nora is foolish. Nora is considering killing herself.
D
What type of conflict occurs in the passage? character vs. self character vs. nature character vs. society character vs. character
D
Which sentence uses dashes correctly? Uluru is also known as Ayers Rock—it is a large sandstone formation in central Australia. Australia is home to some unusual animals such as kangaroos—wallabies—koalas—kookaburras. Ballaratone is of the centers of the 19th-century Australian gold rush and gold is still being mined—today. Sydney draws visitors from all around the world to see its iconic architectural masterpiece—the Sydney Opera House.
D
Which statement best analyzes the rebuttal? It is effective because it creates emphasis by adding reasoning to the claim. It is effective because it provides both empirical and logical supporting evidence. It is ineffective because it does not address or acknowledge the counterclaim. It is ineffective because it does not logically point out a flaw in the counterclaim.
D
Which theme is best developed through the events described in this passage? Ending a relationship will help those involved move forward. True love always prevails regardless of the circumstances. Pleasing one's family will eventually lead to pleasing oneself. Monetary concerns can sometimes outweigh personal desires.
D
