English 10 Study Guide

In this speech Roosevelt termed, for the first time, journalists as muckrakers. Muck-rake- n. A rake for scraping up muck or dung Muckrake- v. To search out and publicly expose real or apparent misconduct of a prominent individual or business SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1906 In Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress you may recall the description of the Man with the Muck-rake, the man who could look no way but downward, with the muck-rake in his hand; who was offered a celestial crown for his muck-rake, but who would neither look up nor regard the crown he was offered, but continued to rake to himself the filth of the floor. In Pilgrim's Progress the Man with the Muck-rake is set forth as the example of him whose vision is fixed on carnal instead of on spiritual things. Yet he also typifies the man who in this life consistently refuses to see aught that is lofty, and fixes his eyes with solemn intentness only on that which is vile and debasing. Now, it is very necessary that we should not flinch from seeing what is vile and debasing. There is filth on the floor and it must be scraped up with the muck-rake; and there are times and places where this service is the most needed of all the services that can be performed. But the man who never does anything else, who never thinks or speaks or writes, save of his feats with the muck-rake, speedily becomes, not a help to society, not an incitement to good, but one of the most potent forces for evil. There are, in the body politic, economic and social, many and grave evils, and there is urgent necessity for the sternest war upon them. There should be relentless exposure of and attack upon every evil man whether politician or business man, every evil practice, whether in politics, in business, or in social life. I hail as a benefactor every writer or speaker, every man who, on the platform, or in book, magazine, or newspaper, with merciless severity makes such attack, provided always that he in his turn remembers that the attack is of use only if it is absolutely truthful. . . To assail the great and admitted evils of our political and industrial life with such crude and sweeping generalizations as to include decent men in the general condemnation means the searing of the public conscience. There results a general attitude either of cynical belief in and indifference to public corruption or else of a distrustful inability to discriminate between the good and the bad. Either attitude is fraught with untold damage to the country as a whole. The fool who has not sense to discriminate between what is good and what is bad is well-nigh as dangerous as the man who does discriminate and yet chooses the bad. There is nothing more distressing to every good patriot, to every good American, than the hard, scoffing spirit which treats the allegation of dishonesty in a public man as a cause for laughter. Such laughter is worse than the crackling of thorns under a pot, for it denotes not merely the vacant mind, but the heart in which high emotions have been choked before they could grow to fruition. What does Roosevelt mean when he says a muck-raker is like a person who "fixes his eyes only on that which is vile and debasing"? (5 points) He is comparing muck-rakers with people who enjoy creating problems. He is comparing muck-rakers with people who focus on negative things. He is establishing a standard from which to judge whether people are good or bad. He is establishing a standard of what is good muck-raking and what is bad muck-raking.

He is comparing muck-rakers with people who focus on negative things.

In this speech Roosevelt termed, for the first time, journalists as muckrakers. Muck-rake- n. A rake for scraping up muck or dung Muckrake- v. To search out and publicly expose real or apparent misconduct of a prominent individual or business SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1906 In Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress you may recall the description of the Man with the Muck-rake, the man who could look no way but downward, with the muck-rake in his hand; who was offered a celestial crown for his muck-rake, but who would neither look up nor regard the crown he was offered, but continued to rake to himself the filth of the floor. In Pilgrim's Progress the Man with the Muck-rake is set forth as the example of him whose vision is fixed on carnal instead of on spiritual things. Yet he also typifies the man who in this life consistently refuses to see aught that is lofty, and fixes his eyes with solemn intentness only on that which is vile and debasing. Now, it is very necessary that we should not flinch from seeing what is vile and debasing. There is filth on the floor and it must be scraped up with the muck-rake; and there are times and places where this service is the most needed of all the services that can be performed. But the man who never does anything else, who never thinks or speaks or writes, save of his feats with the muck-rake, speedily becomes, not a help to society, not an incitement to good, but one of the most potent forces for evil. There are, in the body politic, economic and social, many and grave evils, and there is urgent necessity for the sternest war upon them. There should be relentless exposure of and attack upon every evil man whether politician or business man, every evil practice, whether in politics, in business, or in social life. I hail as a benefactor every writer or speaker, every man who, on the platform, or in book, magazine, or newspaper, with merciless severity makes such attack, provided always that he in his turn remembers that the attack is of use only if it is absolutely truthful. . . To assail the great and admitted evils of our political and industrial life with such crude and sweeping generalizations as to include decent men in the general condemnation means the searing of the public conscience. There results a general attitude either of cynical belief in and indifference to public corruption or else of a distrustful inability to discriminate between the good and the bad. Either attitude is fraught with untold damage to the country as a whole. The fool who has not sense to discriminate between what is good and what is bad is well-nigh as dangerous as the man who does discriminate and yet chooses the bad. There is nothing more distressing to every good patriot, to every good American, than the hard, scoffing spirit which treats the allegation of dishonesty in a public man as a cause for laughter. Such laughter is worse than the crackling of thorns under a pot, for it denotes not merely the vacant mind, but the heart in which high emotions have been choked before they could grow to fruition. Roosevelt is arguing that journalists must only attack misconduct when they have valid proof. They must not dig just for the sake of digging; it is offensive to good Americans. Which statement most effectively argues against this claim? (5 points) Even sensational journalism is valuable because it makes money. Journalistic freedom is guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. Roosevelt himself is a dishonest man, so his arguments are invalid. The government should be more concerned with uncovering corruption.

Journalistic freedom is guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

Which of the following would best express the most objective or impartial representation of an event? (5 points) Speech Photograph Cartoon Editorial

Photograph

Using your knowledge of roots, what diagnosis would you give to someone who fears campfires? (5 points) Dentophobia Pyrophobia Sophophobia Thermophobia

Pyrophobia

Which meaning of the root trans helps define the word transparent as it is used in this sentence? The transparent wrapping made it easy to see the contents of the gift basket. (5 points) Through Over Form Across

Through

Which word's root means "all or every?" Hypnotic Necrology Pandemic Thermostat

Pandemic

A Cool Process Read the passage and answer the following question(s). A Cool Process 1 In workout facilities all across the country, professional athletes are taking their training regimens to an all new low—a low that refers to temperature: the athletes are spending time in a capsule the size of an old fashioned phone booth where the temperature is -166 degrees Fahrenheit. The practice is called Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC), and many athletes are eager to get onboard. They want to see if the promises are real: reduction in muscle inflammation after a hard workout, reduced healing time for injuries, and a quicker return to intense training. 2 The first experiments with WBC began in Japan in 1978. There, a doctor used cold-air exposure to treat some of his patients with rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that results in painful, swollen joints. The doctor found that his patients improved. He also found that during the cryotherapy process, the patients experienced a release of endorphins, a chemical in the body that blocks pain and elevates mood. His patients achieved lower pain levels and happier states of mind. Doctors and other professionals around the world began to conduct their own experiments with WBC. 3 Today, WBC consists of a sophisticated machine and a simple process. The patient puts on a bathing suit, dry socks, and a pair of thick gloves, and steps into the WBC chamber. Then he or she stands still for two and a half to three minutes while sub-zero air cooled by liquid nitrogen blows into the chamber, chilling the skin temperature to 30 degrees F. During this time, the person's blood circulates normally but begins to be drawn toward the core of the body where it becomes enriched with oxygen, enzymes, and nutrients. When the person steps out of the chamber, the skin rapidly returns to its original temperature, and the nutrient-rich blood travels first to any places in the body where there is soreness or injury. According to a SportsMed 2010 professional journal article, WBC has a positive effect on reducing inflammation and promoting recovery. 4 Participants in WBC report a positive experience. "At first I kind of freaked out because it was so cold," laughed an athlete from Dallas who tried WBC for a chronic injury. "As soon as I got out, though, I felt great. After several weeks of doing WBC twice a week, I am no longer in pain!" 5 Though positive stories abound, WBC has some critics. Though the reduced inflammation effect has been proven, there still is not a clear connection to the repair of body tissues, such as muscles and tendons. In other words, just because the swelling goes down does not mean that the tissue is healed and ready for another workout. Others say that there is no reason to spend money on cryotherapy chamber visits when the same effect can be reached through ice packs or ice baths. The cryotherapy experts counter that WBC is faster and more effective than traditional icing. The entire process takes no more than three minutes and lowers the skin temperature more than an ice bath does. Additionally, it is easier to regulate the temperature to which the body is exposed with a WBC chamber. 6 For now, the procedure is gaining in popularity, not just among professional athletes but also among amateurs and people who seek alternative methods to treat pain. Medical literature shows support for the process, and further studies to support the process are ongoing. Any process that gives competitors a mental and physical edge without doing harm is beneficial or—as those in the industry like to call it—cool. Which best describes the author's argument? A. WBC has demonstrated healing effects. B. The benefits of WBC outweigh the risks. C. WBC should be used for most injuries. D. WBC is popular among athletes.

A. WBC has demonstrated healing effects.

An Artist at Heart Read the passage and answer the following question(s). An Artist at Heart 1 Madeleine was not interested in mathematics, and she was not interested in literature, science, or history either. Although she diligently showed up to these classes day after day, Madeleine's heart was not in her work. Because she was obedient to her parents, Madeleine did all of her homework and because of her kind spirit, Madeleine was always respectful of her peers and teachers. All together, Madeleine appeared to enjoy her academic classes when, in reality, she was merely surviving them. From her perspective, these classes were simple stepping stones to what really mattered to her—art. 2 From a young age, Madeleine was an exceptional artist. Her mother nicknamed her "the garbage lady" because she would routinely rummage through the family's trash and recycling bins, looking carefully for any old shampoo bottle or scrap of tissue paper that had the potential to become an integral part of a sculpture. As the years went on, Madeleine managed to produce an art collection of unbelievable magnitude. 3 Because Madeleine was so passionate about art, she always sought out her art teachers to seek whatever knowledge she could from them and apply it to her techniques in various mediums. She spent hours after school and on weekends honing her skills. Remarkably, Madeleine tried every medium imaginable, from watercolor to charcoal, from paper mâché to decoupage, and from recycled material collages to simple pencil sketches. 4 Madeleine spent hours, days, weeks, and months of every year working on art from the time she was a little girl. Her basement was equipped with countless expensive art supplies, including an easel, dozens of sets of various paints, and stack after stack of specialty paper. Because of her transparent and previously unwavering dedication to art, it came as a shock to all who knew her when, one particularly unremarkable Friday afternoon, Madeleine announced to her parents that she would no longer be pursuing art. 5 "What do you mean you do not want to be an artist anymore, sweetheart?" Madeleine's father asked, his face full of disbelief. 6 "I just do not want to do it anymore for lots of reasons," Madeleine said, matter-of-factly. "Never mind that I would never make any money or earn any respect being an artist, but the last thing I want to do is foolishly hitch my wagon to a star." 7 By the following Monday, word had spread that Madeleine was not planning on attending her art class, instead opting to take a study hall. As she confidently walked down the row of crowded desks in study hall, her friend Katherine stopped her. 8 "Madeleine, what is going on with you these days? Are you seriously not going to be doing art anymore?" Katherine asked, her face full of concern. 9 "Yes Katherine, I am no longer going to do art," Madeleine said, taking a seat behind her friend. "I am no good at it anyway, and I know when it is time to evaluate my options and choose the sensible path." 10 "What are you talking about, Madeleine? You are an incredible artist, and anyone who told you otherwise is crazy!" 11 "No, you might be the crazy one for calling me an incredible artist, because I entered the regional watercolor art competition, the statewide sculpture competition, and the national pen and ink competition, last month. I did not win a single award, honorable mention, or letter of distinction, and therefore it is clearly time to give up," said Madeleine, her false confidence of just a few minutes before draining out of her like a deflated balloon. 12 "I am so sorry that you did not win those competitions, Madeleine," said Katherine. "You cannot let a few competitions stop you from being the incredible artist that you are destined to be. Seriously, get out of this study hall and return to art class, because you are an artist in your heart and have been since I met you." 13 These strong words did not fall on deaf ears, but Madeleine was not entirely ready to return to art class. In the end, Madeleine knew that she needed to find a valid reason to return to art if she returned at all and that it needed to come from inside of her and not from outer validation of her talent. She decided to allow herself a complete respite from art to regroup and figure how she wanted to proceed in her studies. In fact, she stayed in study hall for a full week before she decided, finally, to return to art class. 14 The day she had decided to return, Madeleine approached the art classroom door, nervous that her teacher would be disappointed in her absence or her classmates would think her a quitter. She discovered that her fears had no foundation, as they all welcomed her warmly as she entered the room. Amidst all the hugs and "welcome backs" from her classmates, Madeleine's teacher pulled her aside. 15 "Madeleine, I heard about your disappointments, and I know how hard it is to have your work evaluated," her teacher said. "What made you decide to come back to class and pursue art after all?" 16 "Well, my friend Katherine said that I was an incredible artist and had been for years," she started. "So, last night I decided to look through my bins full of artwork, and I found hours upon hours of work I had done. I found art that represented every major event, heartache, happy memory, and trying time of my entire life. I knew then, as I worked my way through my history of art, that Katherine was right. Ultimately, art is an essential part of my being, and there is no possible way I could quit now. No matter what a few random judges might think of my work, I am an artist at heart." Why does the author begin the text with a list of subjects that Madeleine had little interest in? A. to show that Madeleine's true passion had always been art B. to imply that Madeleine's talent for art was not encouraged at school C. to show that Madeleine excelled in a number of other subjects D. to imply that Madeleine had no interest in school work

A. to show that Madeleine's true passion had always been art

In this speech Roosevelt termed, for the first time, journalists as muckrakers. Muck-rake- n. A rake for scraping up muck or dung Muckrake- v. To search out and publicly expose real or apparent misconduct of a prominent individual or business SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1906 In Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress you may recall the description of the Man with the Muck-rake, the man who could look no way but downward, with the muck-rake in his hand; who was offered a celestial crown for his muck-rake, but who would neither look up nor regard the crown he was offered, but continued to rake to himself the filth of the floor. In Pilgrim's Progress the Man with the Muck-rake is set forth as the example of him whose vision is fixed on carnal instead of on spiritual things. Yet he also typifies the man who in this life consistently refuses to see aught that is lofty, and fixes his eyes with solemn intentness only on that which is vile and debasing. Now, it is very necessary that we should not flinch from seeing what is vile and debasing. There is filth on the floor and it must be scraped up with the muck-rake; and there are times and places where this service is the most needed of all the services that can be performed. But the man who never does anything else, who never thinks or speaks or writes, save of his feats with the muck-rake, speedily becomes, not a help to society, not an incitement to good, but one of the most potent forces for evil. There are, in the body politic, economic and social, many and grave evils, and there is urgent necessity for the sternest war upon them. There should be relentless exposure of and attack upon every evil man whether politician or business man, every evil practice, whether in politics, in business, or in social life. I hail as a benefactor every writer or speaker, every man who, on the platform, or in book, magazine, or newspaper, with merciless severity makes such attack, provided always that he in his turn remembers that the attack is of use only if it is absolutely truthful. . . To assail the great and admitted evils of our political and industrial life with such crude and sweeping generalizations as to include decent men in the general condemnation means the searing of the public conscience. There results a general attitude either of cynical belief in and indifference to public corruption or else of a distrustful inability to discriminate between the good and the bad. Either attitude is fraught with untold damage to the country as a whole. The fool who has not sense to discriminate between what is good and what is bad is well-nigh as dangerous as the man who does discriminate and yet chooses the bad. There is nothing more distressing to every good patriot, to every good American, than the hard, scoffing spirit which treats the allegation of dishonesty in a public man as a cause for laughter. Such laughter is worse than the crackling of thorns under a pot, for it denotes not merely the vacant mind, but the heart in which high emotions have been choked before they could grow to fruition. In this speech Roosevelt is advising journalists to write honestly and not always muckrake. In the final paragraph, how does Roosevelt attempt to persuade his audience? (5 points) By appealing to the audience's emotions By appealing to the audience's sense of right and wrong By appealing to the audience's good taste By appealing to the audience's logic

By appealing to the audience's emotions

A Cool Process Read the passage and answer the following question(s). A Cool Process 1 In workout facilities all across the country, professional athletes are taking their training regimens to an all new low—a low that refers to temperature: the athletes are spending time in a capsule the size of an old fashioned phone booth where the temperature is -166 degrees Fahrenheit. The practice is called Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC), and many athletes are eager to get onboard. They want to see if the promises are real: reduction in muscle inflammation after a hard workout, reduced healing time for injuries, and a quicker return to intense training. 2 The first experiments with WBC began in Japan in 1978. There, a doctor used cold-air exposure to treat some of his patients with rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that results in painful, swollen joints. The doctor found that his patients improved. He also found that during the cryotherapy process, the patients experienced a release of endorphins, a chemical in the body that blocks pain and elevates mood. His patients achieved lower pain levels and happier states of mind. Doctors and other professionals around the world began to conduct their own experiments with WBC. 3 Today, WBC consists of a sophisticated machine and a simple process. The patient puts on a bathing suit, dry socks, and a pair of thick gloves, and steps into the WBC chamber. Then he or she stands still for two and a half to three minutes while sub-zero air cooled by liquid nitrogen blows into the chamber, chilling the skin temperature to 30 degrees F. During this time, the person's blood circulates normally but begins to be drawn toward the core of the body where it becomes enriched with oxygen, enzymes, and nutrients. When the person steps out of the chamber, the skin rapidly returns to its original temperature, and the nutrient-rich blood travels first to any places in the body where there is soreness or injury. According to a SportsMed 2010 professional journal article, WBC has a positive effect on reducing inflammation and promoting recovery. 4 Participants in WBC report a positive experience. "At first I kind of freaked out because it was so cold," laughed an athlete from Dallas who tried WBC for a chronic injury. "As soon as I got out, though, I felt great. After several weeks of doing WBC twice a week, I am no longer in pain!" 5 Though positive stories abound, WBC has some critics. Though the reduced inflammation effect has been proven, there still is not a clear connection to the repair of body tissues, such as muscles and tendons. In other words, just because the swelling goes down does not mean that the tissue is healed and ready for another workout. Others say that there is no reason to spend money on cryotherapy chamber visits when the same effect can be reached through ice packs or ice baths. The cryotherapy experts counter that WBC is faster and more effective than traditional icing. The entire process takes no more than three minutes and lowers the skin temperature more than an ice bath does. Additionally, it is easier to regulate the temperature to which the body is exposed with a WBC chamber. 6 For now, the procedure is gaining in popularity, not just among professional athletes but also among amateurs and people who seek alternative methods to treat pain. Medical literature shows support for the process, and further studies to support the process are ongoing. Any process that gives competitors a mental and physical edge without doing harm is beneficial or—as those in the industry like to call it—cool. Read this sentence from the first paragraph. They want to see if the promises are real: reduction in muscle inflammation after a hard workout, reduced healing time for injuries, and a quicker return to intense training. Which word could be used in place of inflammation? A. swollen B. swell C. swelling D. swells

C. swelling

In this speech Roosevelt termed, for the first time, journalists as muckrakers. Muck-rake- n. A rake for scraping up muck or dung Muckrake- v. To search out and publicly expose real or apparent misconduct of a prominent individual or business SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1906 In Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress you may recall the description of the Man with the Muck-rake, the man who could look no way but downward, with the muck-rake in his hand; who was offered a celestial crown for his muck-rake, but who would neither look up nor regard the crown he was offered, but continued to rake to himself the filth of the floor. In Pilgrim's Progress the Man with the Muck-rake is set forth as the example of him whose vision is fixed on carnal instead of on spiritual things. Yet he also typifies the man who in this life consistently refuses to see aught that is lofty, and fixes his eyes with solemn intentness only on that which is vile and debasing. Now, it is very necessary that we should not flinch from seeing what is vile and debasing. There is filth on the floor and it must be scraped up with the muck-rake; and there are times and places where this service is the most needed of all the services that can be performed. But the man who never does anything else, who never thinks or speaks or writes, save of his feats with the muck-rake, speedily becomes, not a help to society, not an incitement to good, but one of the most potent forces for evil. There are, in the body politic, economic and social, many and grave evils, and there is urgent necessity for the sternest war upon them. There should be relentless exposure of and attack upon every evil man whether politician or business man, every evil practice, whether in politics, in business, or in social life. I hail as a benefactor every writer or speaker, every man who, on the platform, or in book, magazine, or newspaper, with merciless severity makes such attack, provided always that he in his turn remembers that the attack is of use only if it is absolutely truthful. . . To assail the great and admitted evils of our political and industrial life with such crude and sweeping generalizations as to include decent men in the general condemnation means the searing of the public conscience. There results a general attitude either of cynical belief in and indifference to public corruption or else of a distrustful inability to discriminate between the good and the bad. Either attitude is fraught with untold damage to the country as a whole. The fool who has not sense to discriminate between what is good and what is bad is well-nigh as dangerous as the man who does discriminate and yet chooses the bad. There is nothing more distressing to every good patriot, to every good American, than the hard, scoffing spirit which treats the allegation of dishonesty in a public man as a cause for laughter. Such laughter is worse than the crackling of thorns under a pot, for it denotes not merely the vacant mind, but the heart in which high emotions have been choked before they could grow to fruition. In this speech Roosevelt is advising journalists to write honestly and not always muckrake. What theme does Roosevelt use repeatedly to appeal to the audience's emotions? (5 points) Anger and disdain Good versus evil Investigative versus muck-raking journalism Social and economic class differences

Good versus evil

In this speech Roosevelt termed, for the first time, journalists as muckrakers. Muck-rake- n. A rake for scraping up muck or dung Muckrake- v. To search out and publicly expose real or apparent misconduct of a prominent individual or business SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1906 In Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress you may recall the description of the Man with the Muck-rake, the man who could look no way but downward, with the muck-rake in his hand; who was offered a celestial crown for his muck-rake, but who would neither look up nor regard the crown he was offered, but continued to rake to himself the filth of the floor. In Pilgrim's Progress the Man with the Muck-rake is set forth as the example of him whose vision is fixed on carnal instead of on spiritual things. Yet he also typifies the man who in this life consistently refuses to see aught that is lofty, and fixes his eyes with solemn intentness only on that which is vile and debasing. Now, it is very necessary that we should not flinch from seeing what is vile and debasing. There is filth on the floor and it must be scraped up with the muck-rake; and there are times and places where this service is the most needed of all the services that can be performed. But the man who never does anything else, who never thinks or speaks or writes, save of his feats with the muck-rake, speedily becomes, not a help to society, not an incitement to good, but one of the most potent forces for evil. There are, in the body politic, economic and social, many and grave evils, and there is urgent necessity for the sternest war upon them. There should be relentless exposure of and attack upon every evil man whether politician or business man, every evil practice, whether in politics, in business, or in social life. I hail as a benefactor every writer or speaker, every man who, on the platform, or in book, magazine, or newspaper, with merciless severity makes such attack, provided always that he in his turn remembers that the attack is of use only if it is absolutely truthful. . . To assail the great and admitted evils of our political and industrial life with such crude and sweeping generalizations as to include decent men in the general condemnation means the searing of the public conscience. There results a general attitude either of cynical belief in and indifference to public corruption or else of a distrustful inability to discriminate between the good and the bad. Either attitude is fraught with untold damage to the country as a whole. The fool who has not sense to discriminate between what is good and what is bad is well-nigh as dangerous as the man who does discriminate and yet chooses the bad. There is nothing more distressing to every good patriot, to every good American, than the hard, scoffing spirit which treats the allegation of dishonesty in a public man as a cause for laughter. Such laughter is worse than the crackling of thorns under a pot, for it denotes not merely the vacant mind, but the heart in which high emotions have been choked before they could grow to fruition. In this speech, Roosevelt sets the tone by using words such as: "look no way but downward," "refuses to see aught that is lofty," "not a help to society." Which of these could be an alternate term for "man with the muck rake" that keeps the same tone? (5 points) Evil man Nonstop lawbreaker Investigative journalist Unfair troublemaker

Unfair troublemaker

Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence: A girl in my classroom threw a paper airplane. (5 points) A girl in my classroom threw a paper airplane a paper airplane

in my classroom

In the word "phobia" phob is the (5 points) root. suffix. prefix. affix.

root.

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. In a sense, we are all waiting for something to happen, even though we don't know what it is. However, we do sometimes get clues from the events we experience as to what is coming next. Therefore, we're not wandering blindly through life-not entirely, anyway. Which word or phrase from the passage signals that the author's conclusion follows? (5 points) "In a sense" "even though" "However" "Therefore"

"Therefore"

In this speech Roosevelt termed, for the first time, journalists as muckrakers. Muck-rake- n. A rake for scraping up muck or dung Muckrake- v. To search out and publicly expose real or apparent misconduct of a prominent individual or business SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1906 In Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress you may recall the description of the Man with the Muck-rake, the man who could look no way but downward, with the muck-rake in his hand; who was offered a celestial crown for his muck-rake, but who would neither look up nor regard the crown he was offered, but continued to rake to himself the filth of the floor. In Pilgrim's Progress the Man with the Muck-rake is set forth as the example of him whose vision is fixed on carnal instead of on spiritual things. Yet he also typifies the man who in this life consistently refuses to see aught that is lofty, and fixes his eyes with solemn intentness only on that which is vile and debasing. Now, it is very necessary that we should not flinch from seeing what is vile and debasing. There is filth on the floor and it must be scraped up with the muck-rake; and there are times and places where this service is the most needed of all the services that can be performed. But the man who never does anything else, who never thinks or speaks or writes, save of his feats with the muck-rake, speedily becomes, not a help to society, not an incitement to good, but one of the most potent forces for evil. There are, in the body politic, economic and social, many and grave evils, and there is urgent necessity for the sternest war upon them. There should be relentless exposure of and attack upon every evil man whether politician or business man, every evil practice, whether in politics, in business, or in social life. I hail as a benefactor every writer or speaker, every man who, on the platform, or in book, magazine, or newspaper, with merciless severity makes such attack, provided always that he in his turn remembers that the attack is of use only if it is absolutely truthful. . . To assail the great and admitted evils of our political and industrial life with such crude and sweeping generalizations as to include decent men in the general condemnation means the searing of the public conscience. There results a general attitude either of cynical belief in and indifference to public corruption or else of a distrustful inability to discriminate between the good and the bad. Either attitude is fraught with untold damage to the country as a whole. The fool who has not sense to discriminate between what is good and what is bad is well-nigh as dangerous as the man who does discriminate and yet chooses the bad. There is nothing more distressing to every good patriot, to every good American, than the hard, scoffing spirit which treats the allegation of dishonesty in a public man as a cause for laughter. Such laughter is worse than the crackling of thorns under a pot, for it denotes not merely the vacant mind, but the heart in which high emotions have been choked before they could grow to fruition. Which of the following lines from the speech supports the idea that Roosevelt thinks truthful investigative journalism is a necessity? (5 points) "There should be relentless exposure of and attack upon every evil man whether politician or business man, every evil practice, whether in politics, in business, or in social life." "There results a general attitude either of cynical belief in and indifference to public corruption or else of a distrustful inability to discriminate between the good and the bad." "The fool who has not sense to discriminate between what is good and what is bad is well-nigh as dangerous as the man who does discriminate and yet chooses the bad." "Such laughter is worse than the crackling of thorns under a pot, for it denotes not merely the vacant mind, but the heart in which high emotions have been choked before they could grow to fruition."

"There should be relentless exposure of and attack upon every evil man whether politician or business man, every evil practice, whether in politics, in business, or in social life."

Pan a. Sleep b. Everything c. Death d. Tooth e. Wisdom

b. Everything

Necro a. Sleep b. Everything c. Death d. Tooth e. Wisdom

c. Death

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. from Ragged Dick By Horatio Alger Getting up too was an equally short process. He jumped out of the box, shook himself, picked out one or two straws that had found their way into rents in his clothes, and, drawing a well-worn cap over his uncombed locks, he was all ready for the business of the day. Dick's appearance as he stood beside the box was rather peculiar. His pants were torn in several places, and had apparently belonged in the first instance to a boy two sizes larger than himself. He wore a vest, all the buttons of which were gone except two, out of which peeped a shirt which looked as if it had been worn a month. To complete his costume he wore a coat too long for him, dating back, if one might judge from its general appearance, to a remote antiquity. Washing the face and hands is usually considered proper in commencing the day, but Dick was above such refinement. He had no particular dislike to dirt, and did not think it necessary to remove several dark streaks on his face and hands. But in spite of his dirt and rags there was something about Dick that was attractive. It was easy to see that if he had been clean and well dressed he would have been decidedly good-looking. Some of his companions were sly, and their faces inspired distrust; but Dick had a frank, straight-forward manner that made him a favorite. How is Dick characterized by Alger in this excerpt from the passage? "To complete his costume he wore a coat too long for him, dating back, if one might judge from its general appearance, to a remote antiquity." (5 points) He is exciting. He is intelligent. He is comical. He is happy.

He is comical.

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. Chief Joseph's Surrender Speech, October 5, 1877 by Chief Joseph Tell General Howard I know his heart. What he told me before, I have it in my heart. I am tired of fighting. Our Chiefs are killed; Looking Glass is dead, Ta Hool Hool Shute is dead. The old men are all dead. It is the young men who say yes or no. He who led on the young men is dead. It is cold, and we have no blankets; the little children are freezing to death. My people, some of them, have run away to the hills, and have no blankets, no food. No one knows where they are-perhaps freezing to death. I want to have time to look for my children, and see how many of them I can find. Maybe I shall find them among the dead. Hear me, my Chiefs! I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever. What evidence does the speaker present that his people are hurting? (5 points) The younger leaders are lacking in wisdom. They are missing and lacking warm clothes and food. They are extremely impoverished and getting poorer. There is a large amount of heart disease among the older men.

They are missing and lacking warm clothes and food.

A House on Lexington Road Read the passage and answer the following question(s). A House on Lexington Road The following is the first draft of Piper's biographical report. It may contain errors. (1) Authors of fiction tend to have a unique style of writing. (2) One of these special styles is the incorporation of the author's own life experiences within the narratives. (3) A well-known American novelist who followed this distinctive approach was the great Louisa May Alcott. (4) Another famous author who produced a novel based on their own experiences was H. Rider Haggard. (5) In Alcott's sub-autobiographical novel, Little Women, Louisa chronicled the adventures of her childhood in Concord, Massachusetts. (6) Alcott's personal touches in Little Women created a phenomenal legacy and brought her the title of being one of America's most prominent writers of juvenile fiction. (7) During the 1850s, Alcott's family relocated to Lexington Road in Concord. (8) The significance of this address is not necessarily in the name of the street but in the name of the house, the Orchard House. (9) Throughout Alcott's residence there, she not only lived but wrote her most famous works of fiction. (10) The Orchard House became the inspirational home for the March family in Little Women. (11) Louisa's experiences in the house with her family seeped into the pages of her fictitious script. (12) Today the Orchard House is a monumental landmark where visitors often mention that "a visit to Orchard House is like walking through the book!"1 (13) The story's protagonist, Jo March, reflected the personality of Louisa May Alcott. (14) Jo's adventures with her sisters mimicked the escapades of the Alcott sisters: Louisa, Abigail, Anna, Elizabeth, and May. (15) In the second chapter of Little Women, the March sisters brought a meal to a poor family. (16) This was the very same act of service the Alcott family provided. (17) Another commonality between the two families is that they both enjoyed putting on plays. (18) "The multi-dimensional characterization of the March girls reveals Alcott's close relationship to her own sisters and the love she held for them despite the flaws that reveal their humanity."2 (19) The very first chapter of Little Women shows the March sisters pining for their father who was serving in the Civil War. (20) Although, Alcott's father never fought in the war, many of the accounts in the novel revolved around the war of which she was so familiar with. (21) When the Civil War arose, Louisa actually enlisted as a nurse and served at the Union Hospital in Washington D.C. (22) As a result of the letters she wrote to her mother while serving at the hospital, Louisa wrote a book called Hospital Sketches.3 (23) Louisa May Alcott added an inimitable personal touch throughout this novel. (24) Her "touch" truly became a critical piece in her writing. (25) For this reason, the readers are able to be engrossed in the lives of five little women while catching a glimpse of Alcott's life story. Bibliography 1Merriman, C.D. "Louisa May Alcott Biography." Jalic Inc. 2006. http://www.online-literature.com/alcott/ 2Howard, Melissa. "Autobiography in Little Women: Louisa May Alcott's Novel Reveals Relationships from her Childhood." Suite 101.com. 4 July 2008. . 3Bradford, Mary. Alcott's Collection of Works: An in-depth study. Massachusetts: Applebell Publishing, 1975. Read the first paragraph of Piper's rough draft, "A House on Lexington Road". Which sentence contains information that is NOT focused on the main idea of the report and should be deleted? A. sentence (1) B. sentence (4) C. sentence (5) D. sentence (6)

B. sentence (4)

Read the passage from Shakespeare's Macbeth and answer the question that follows: Sergeant Yes;As sparrows eagles, or the hare the lion.If I say sooth, I must report they were As cannons overcharged with double cracks, so they Doubly redoubled strokes upon the foe:Except they meant to bathe in reeking wounds,Or memorise another Golgotha,I cannot tell.But I am faint, my gashes cry for help. In this scene the Sergeant compares Macbeth and Banquo to "As sparrows eagles, or the hare the lion." Knowing that the eagle and the lion are predators and the sparrow and the hare are prey, what does Shakespeare reveal about the characters using this comparison? (5 points) They are animals. They are cowards. They are fierce. They are dead.

They are fierce.

Using your knowledge of roots, choose the best word to complete the following sentence: Just the sight of _______________________ gives me the creepy-crawlies. (5 points) panaceas dentifrices pandemics arachnids

arachnids

Soph a. Sleep b. Everything c. Death d. Tooth e. Wisdom

e. Wisdom

A Cool Process Read the passage and answer the following question(s). A Cool Process 1 In workout facilities all across the country, professional athletes are taking their training regimens to an all new low—a low that refers to temperature: the athletes are spending time in a capsule the size of an old fashioned phone booth where the temperature is -166 degrees Fahrenheit. The practice is called Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC), and many athletes are eager to get onboard. They want to see if the promises are real: reduction in muscle inflammation after a hard workout, reduced healing time for injuries, and a quicker return to intense training. 2 The first experiments with WBC began in Japan in 1978. There, a doctor used cold-air exposure to treat some of his patients with rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that results in painful, swollen joints. The doctor found that his patients improved. He also found that during the cryotherapy process, the patients experienced a release of endorphins, a chemical in the body that blocks pain and elevates mood. His patients achieved lower pain levels and happier states of mind. Doctors and other professionals around the world began to conduct their own experiments with WBC. 3 Today, WBC consists of a sophisticated machine and a simple process. The patient puts on a bathing suit, dry socks, and a pair of thick gloves, and steps into the WBC chamber. Then he or she stands still for two and a half to three minutes while sub-zero air cooled by liquid nitrogen blows into the chamber, chilling the skin temperature to 30 degrees F. During this time, the person's blood circulates normally but begins to be drawn toward the core of the body where it becomes enriched with oxygen, enzymes, and nutrients. When the person steps out of the chamber, the skin rapidly returns to its original temperature, and the nutrient-rich blood travels first to any places in the body where there is soreness or injury. According to a SportsMed 2010 professional journal article, WBC has a positive effect on reducing inflammation and promoting recovery. 4 Participants in WBC report a positive experience. "At first I kind of freaked out because it was so cold," laughed an athlete from Dallas who tried WBC for a chronic injury. "As soon as I got out, though, I felt great. After several weeks of doing WBC twice a week, I am no longer in pain!" 5 Though positive stories abound, WBC has some critics. Though the reduced inflammation effect has been proven, there still is not a clear connection to the repair of body tissues, such as muscles and tendons. In other words, just because the swelling goes down does not mean that the tissue is healed and ready for another workout. Others say that there is no reason to spend money on cryotherapy chamber visits when the same effect can be reached through ice packs or ice baths. The cryotherapy experts counter that WBC is faster and more effective than traditional icing. The entire process takes no more than three minutes and lowers the skin temperature more than an ice bath does. Additionally, it is easier to regulate the temperature to which the body is exposed with a WBC chamber. 6 For now, the procedure is gaining in popularity, not just among professional athletes but also among amateurs and people who seek alternative methods to treat pain. Medical literature shows support for the process, and further studies to support the process are ongoing. Any process that gives competitors a mental and physical edge without doing harm is beneficial or—as those in the industry like to call it—cool. Which paragraph best summarizes the text? A. WBC is a rehabilitation method that involves a liquid nitrogen temperature drop to below zero. The process lasts a maximum of three minutes but produces results. B. WBC is a process in which a person steps into a chamber to experience a rapid skin-temperature reduction for a short period of time. This experience results in reduced muscle inflammation. C. WBC began decades ago in Japan when a doctor experimented with the process on his patients. Since then, vast improvements have been made and many people are trying it. D. WBC chambers are widely available and can be very beneficial. Some report that the experience is distressing, but most are happy they have participated in the process.

B. WBC is a process in which a person steps into a chamber to experience a rapid skin-temperature reduction for a short period of time. This experience results in reduced muscle inflammation.

Read the sentences and answer the question that follows: My father looked at my brother and me mournfully."I'm sorry to say that your goldfish went to the big ocean," he said. Which word or phrase best matches the meaning of the expression, went to the big ocean? (5 points) Died Grew Swam away Was sold

Died

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. No matter what people say, every act of kindness is in fact purely selfish. Even large gifts to charity feel good to the giver. Whatever beneficial effects to others these gifts produce, it is the personal satisfaction that motivates them. However, this does not mean that charity does no good. On the contrary, selfishly motivated giving has done a lot of good in the world. Which word or phrase from the passage signals a contrasting thought? (5 points) "No matter" "Whatever" "However" "On the contrary"

"On the contrary"

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. Chief Joseph's Surrender Speech, October 5, 1877 by Chief Joseph Tell General Howard I know his heart. What he told me before, I have it in my heart. I am tired of fighting. Our Chiefs are killed; Looking Glass is dead, Ta Hool Hool Shute is dead. The old men are all dead. It is the young men who say yes or no. He who led on the young men is dead. It is cold, and we have no blankets; the little children are freezing to death. My people, some of them, have run away to the hills, and have no blankets, no food. No one knows where they are-perhaps freezing to death. I want to have time to look for my children, and see how many of them I can find. Maybe I shall find them among the dead. Hear me, my Chiefs! I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever. What is the speaker's main argument? (5 points) He will not fight anymore because his way of life is gone. His community will rebuild itself. His people are in disagreement about the surrender. He will convince the people to listen to the young men.

He will not fight anymore because his way of life is gone.

Choose the option that is the proper citation of a book according to MLA style. (5 points) Jack London. White Fang. New York: Macmillan, 1906. Print London, Jack. "White Fang". New York: Macmillan, 1906. Print London, Jack. White Fang. New York: Macmillan, 1906. Print. Jack London. White Fang. New York, Macmillan, 1906. Print

London, Jack. White Fang. New York: Macmillan, 1906. Print.

"The Chimney Sweeper" Read the passage and answer the following question(s). "The Chimney Sweeper" by William Blake When my mother died I was very young, And my father sold me while yet my tongue Could scarcely cry 'weep! 'weep! 'weep! 'weep! So your chimneys I sweep, and in soot I sleep. 5 There's little Tom Dacre, who cried when his head, That curl'd like a lamb's back, was shav'd: so I said, "Hush, Tom! never mind it, for when your head's bare, You know that the soot cannot spoil your white hair." And so he was quiet; and that very night, 10 As Tom was a-sleeping, he had such a sight,— That thousands of sweepers, Dick, Joe, Ned, and Jack, Were all of them lock'd up in coffins of black. And by came an Angel who had a bright key, And he open'd the coffins and set them all free; 15 Then down a green plain leaping, laughing, they run, And wash in a river, and shine in the sun. Then naked and white, all their bags left behind; They rise upon clouds and sport in the wind; And the Angel told Tom, if He'd be a good boy, 20 He'd have God for his father, and never want joy. And so Tom awoke; and we rose in the dark And got with our bags and our brushes to work. Tho' the morning was cold, Tom was happy and warm; So if all do their duty they need not fear harm. Read the paragraph about the history of chimney sweepers. In the 1800s, chimney sweeping was an arduous and filthy job as the sweeper had to climb in and up the chimney to get rid of the collected soot. Because the crawl space was so tight, the job was given to small, orphaned children at the young age of four or five. Not only did chimney sweeping leave the children covered head to toe in soot, but it was also a dangerous job. The children often got burned, bruised, and sometimes became stuck in the chimney and suffocated. Additionally, chimney sweeps usually developed cancerous rashes on their bodies from being unprotected to the carcinogens in the soot. How did William Blake draw upon these societal events for the poem "The Chimney Sweeper"? A. William Blake discussed the medical issue of carcinogens causing cancer to the young children. B. "The Chimney Sweeper" drew upon the details about the orphaned children being covered in black soot. C. William Blake wrote about the angel who came to set the young children free from their chimney sweeping jobs. D. "The Chimney Sweeper" drew upon the injuries that the sweepers succumbed to on a daily basis.

B. "The Chimney Sweeper" drew upon the details about the orphaned children being covered in black soot.

Organic Architecture Read the passage and answer the following question(s). Organic Architecture Organic Architecture by L. M. Accord 1 We have all heard the term "organic foods." Entire stores are devoted to them, as well as to other organic products of all types. We understand that organic vegetables, for instance, have been grown naturally, without the use of pesticides, growth stimulants, or other chemicals. Anything "organic" is understood to occur naturally. However, the term "organic architecture" is one that is less familiar to most of us. It is a term that was coined by the innovative American architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959). An Explanation 2 Organic architecture promotes harmony between human habitation and the natural world through a design approach so well-integrated with the land that buildings, furnishings, and surroundings become part of a unified, interrelated composition. In this context, the word "organic" refers to being an integral element of a whole or to having the characteristics of an organism. Wright's mentor, Louis Sullivan (1856-1924), held the modern belief that, in architecture, "form follows function," but Wright carried that idea still further with his conviction that "form and function are one." Wright, a lover of nature, believed that a building should be a natural part of its environment. The site, the building materials, the form of the building itself — all should function together. Illustrations 3 Wright's creations illustrated this belief. Fallingwater, a home built in rural Pennsylvania, was built directly over a waterfall and creek so that these elements are incorporated into the building itself. The generous use of windows and balconies helps to create the feeling that exterior and interior flow together. Stones from the site were used to build the fireplace. Even in the city, he tried to make the most of nature. When asked to plan the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, Wright was disappointed because it was to be built in such a crowded metropolis. Finally, he chose a location close to Central Park, the nearest thing to nature that he could manage. Inside, the spiraling design of the ramp in that extraordinary building brings to mind a nautilus shell. Wright's Style 4 From the time of his Wisconsin childhood, Wright was keenly aware of and drawn to the patterns and textures of nature, so their major role in his work is not surprising. He used the materials of nature in his buildings and greatly preferred the use of stone and natural woods to painted finishes. Wright's advice to students of architecture was to "study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you." 5 Wright's ideas about the interiors of his structures have much in common with those of Gustav Stickley (1858-1942), who was both a furniture maker and an architect. Stickley liked to eliminate unnecessary barriers in the building so that there was more open living space, to use natural light from many windows, and to build in bookcases and seating. He also preferred using local materials in his structures and having the structures look as though they belonged in their settings. Wright made use of the same ideas in his designs, but these were unusual at the time. Wright's Legacy 6 In 1940, Wright and his wife established the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, which is housed at Taliesin West, Wright's home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Among its functions, the Foundation preserves his archives and maintains Taliesin West and Taliesin (his home in Wisconsin). Both also serve as centers to encourage the continued growth of organic architecture and to educate aspiring young apprentices in architecture. Since his death, other architects have elaborated upon Wright's concept of organic architecture. Rather than create a shell and then its interior, organic architects allow their buildings to unfold, to develop like an organism from a seed. Like Wright, they feel that the building must "grow" from its site. 7 Today, Frank Lloyd Wright is a household name. Even those who know nothing of architecture know that his work is extraordinary. During his career of more than seventy years, Wright revolutionized architecture, designing a total of 1,141 works. His buildings still draw admiring visitors today. Although his structures are unmistakably modern in design, many were built over a hundred years ago. Taliesin was built in 1911 and was lighted by gas lamps, yet it looks very much at home in today's world. Organic architecture — like nature itself — appears to be a permanent part of our world. Based on Paragraph 1 of the passage, which of the following is a claim that could be made from the information that is presented? A. Organic architecture is a phrase that Frank Lloyd Wright used to describe organic food stores. B. Organic architecture is a reflection of nature. C. Organic architecture is used to build stores that sell organic foods.. D. Organic architecture does not use any pesticides in their buildings.

B. Organic architecture is a reflection of nature.

Which sentence contains the most vivid sensory detail? A. The baker sliced the cheese pizza. B. The frustrated baker sliced the pizza. C. The sweaty baker sliced the steaming, spicy pizza. D. Sweating, the frustrated baker sliced the big pizza.

C. The sweaty baker sliced the steaming, spicy pizza.

Which of the following settings best create fear or anxiety? (5 points) Sunlight forests Mountain paths Breezy days Castle ruins

Castle ruins

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. Despite my knowledge that too much TV-watching isn't good for me, my favorite thing to do is watch television. I understand that I have to experience life and learn about the world in different ways. I know all of this; however, I still find it difficult to pull myself away from the television unless there's something very pressing that I have to handle. Which phrase from the passage acknowledges a contrasting thought and signals that the author will repeat the main point? (5 points) "Despite my knowledge" "I understand that" "I know all of this" "however, I still"

"however, I still"

Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. Brutus It must be by his death, and for my part I know no personal cause to spurn at him But for the general. He would be crowned.How that might change his nature, there's the question.It is the bright day that brings forth the adder And that craves wary walking. Crown him that,And then I grant we put a sting in him That at his will he may do danger with.Th' abuse of greatness is when it disjoins Remorse from power. And, to speak truth of Caesar,I have not known when his affections swayed More than his reason. But 'tis a common proof That lowliness is young ambition's ladder,Whereto the climber upward turns his face.But when he once attains the upmost round,He then unto the ladder turns his back,Looks in the clouds, scorning the base degreesBy which he did ascend. So Caesar may.Then, lest he may, prevent. And since the quarrelWill bear no color for the thing he is,Fashion it thus: that what he is, augmented,Would run to these and these extremities.And therefore think him as a serpent's egg-Which, hatched, would as his kind grow mischievous-And kill him in the shell. Which of these lines from the play indicates that Brutus fears giving Caesar power will make him dangerous? (5 points) "think him as a serpent's egg/ Which, hatched, would as his kind grow mischievous-" "It must be by his death, and for my part/I know no personal cause to spurn at him" "But 'tis a common proof/That lowliness is young ambition's ladder," "And, to speak truth of Caesar/I have not known when his affections swayed/More than his reason."

"think him as a serpent's egg/ Which, hatched, would as his kind grow mischievous-"

Identify the underlined element in the following passage from the novel Bleak House by Charles Dickens. "Fog everywhere. Fog flowing up the river, among green banks and meadows; fog rolling down the river, where it hangs defiled among the ships and buildings of a great (and dirty) city." (5 points) Infinitive phrase Prepositional phrase Sentence fragment Absolute phrase

Absolute phrase

Poverty Read the passage and answer the following question(s). Poverty I hate this grinding poverty, To toil, and pinch, and borrow, And be for ever haunted by The spectre of to-morrow. 5 It breaks the strong heart of a man, It crushes out his spirit, Do what he will, do what he can, However high his merit! I hate the praise that Want has got 10 From preacher and from poet, The cant 1 of those who know it not To blind the men who know it. The greatest curse since man had birth, An everlasting terror: 15 The cause of half the crime on earth, The cause of half the error. 1 cant: insincere expressions in support of high ideals "Poverty" by Henry Lawson. In the public domain. Jesse wants to determine the meaning of the word "spectre" from line 4 of the passage. Which word in the passage offers him the best clue to its meaning? A. pinch (line 2) B. haunted (line 3) C. to-morrow (line 4) D. grinding (line 1)

B. haunted (line 3)

Which is the most effective sound to add to a scene in order to make the audience feel at ease? (5 points) Leaves crunching Owls howling Wind blowing Birds chirping

Birds chirping

The use of phrases, fragments, and punctuation can influence the mood of a passage; keeping this in mind, how would you describe the mood of the following passage? "Fog on the Essex marshes, fog on the Kentish heights. Fog creeping into the cabooses of collier-brigs; fog lying out on the yards, and hovering in the rigging of great ships; fog drooping on the gunwales of barges and small boats. Fog in the eyes and throats of ancient Greenwich pensioners, wheezing by the firesides of their wards; fog in the stem and bowl of the afternoon pipe of the wrathful skipper; fog cruelly pinching the toes and fingers of his shivering little 'prentice boy on deck." (5 points) Dreary Delighted Terrified Optimistic

Dreary

Which of the following could be used to slow the pace of a story? (5 points) Parallel plot Short phrases Flashback Well-known words

Flashback

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. from Ragged Dick By Horatio Alger Getting up too was an equally short process. He jumped out of the box, shook himself, picked out one or two straws that had found their way into rents in his clothes, and, drawing a well-worn cap over his uncombed locks, he was all ready for the business of the day. Dick's appearance as he stood beside the box was rather peculiar. His pants were torn in several places, and had apparently belonged in the first instance to a boy two sizes larger than himself. He wore a vest, all the buttons of which were gone except two, out of which peeped a shirt which looked as if it had been worn a month. To complete his costume he wore a coat too long for him, dating back, if one might judge from its general appearance, to a remote antiquity. Washing the face and hands is usually considered proper in commencing the day, but Dick was above such refinement. He had no particular dislike to dirt, and did not think it necessary to remove several dark streaks on his face and hands. But in spite of his dirt and rags there was something about Dick that was attractive. It was easy to see that if he had been clean and well-dressed he would have been decidedly good-looking. Some of his companions were sly, and their faces inspired distrust; but Dick had a frank, straight-forward manner that made him a favorite. How is Dick characterized by Alger in this excerpt from the passage? "Washing the face and hands is usually considered proper in commencing the day, but Dick was above such refinement. He had no particular dislike to dirt, and did not think it necessary to remove several dark streaks on his face and hands." (5 points) He is indifferent. He is intense. He is selective. He is fearful.

He is indifferent.

Read the sentences and answer the question that follows. Juliet: Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow,That I shall say good night till it be morrow. Which statement best interprets the contradiction sweet sorrow in this text? (5 points) Juliet cannot bear to be parted from her beloved and will die if he leaves. Juliet greatly dislikes the listener, but plans to see him at the next opportunity. Juliet is sad to leave her beloved but looks forward to seeing him tomorrow. Juliet is unsure of her feelings for the listener and wants some time apart.

Juliet is sad to leave her beloved but looks forward to seeing him tomorrow.

Read the following sentences and answer the question that follows: All at once, pandemonium broke loose. ______________ the marching band came around the corner, dogs began barking, and the horses pulling the mayor's carriage began to run! Which word best completes the passage above? (5 points) Anyway Because Following Simultaneously

Simultaneously

Using what you know about word parts, which of the following words means belief in knowledge? (5 points) Sophism Philosophy Sophist Philosophical

Sophism

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. Chief Joseph's Surrender Speech, October 5, 1877 by Chief Joseph Tell General Howard I know his heart. What he told me before, I have it in my heart. I am tired of fighting. Our Chiefs are killed; Looking Glass is dead, Ta Hool Hool Shute is dead. The old men are all dead. It is the young men who say yes or no. He who led on the young men is dead. It is cold, and we have no blankets; the little children are freezing to death. My people, some of them, have run away to the hills, and have no blankets, no food. No one knows where they are—perhaps freezing to death. I want to have time to look for my children, and see how many of them I can find. Maybe I shall find them among the dead. Hear me, my Chiefs! I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever. How does the speech's final sentence connect to the first? (5 points) The first sentence makes an emotional appeal; the final sentence makes an ethical appeal. The first sentence acknowledges the speaker's mentor; the final sentence says he will no longer fight with that mentor. The first sentence describes the speaker's longtime foe; the final sentence describes their agreement to no longer do battle. The first sentence acknowledges to whom the speaker is surrendering; the final sentence formally states that surrender.

The first sentence acknowledges to whom the speaker is surrendering; the final sentence formally states that surrender.

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. from Ragged Dick By Horatio Alger Getting up too was an equally short process. He jumped out of the box, shook himself, picked out one or two straws that had found their way into rents in his clothes, and, drawing a well-worn cap over his uncombed locks, he was all ready for the business of the day. Dick's appearance as he stood beside the box was rather peculiar. His pants were torn in several places, and had apparently belonged in the first instance to a boy two sizes larger than himself. He wore a vest, all the buttons of which were gone except two, out of which peeped a shirt which looked as if it had been worn a month. To complete his costume he wore a coat too long for him, dating back, if one might judge from its general appearance, to a remote antiquity. Washing the face and hands is usually considered proper in commencing the day, but Dick was above such refinement. He had no particular dislike to dirt, and did not think it necessary to remove several dark streaks on his face and hands. But in spite of his dirt and rags there was something about Dick that was attractive. It was easy to see that if he had been clean and well dressed he would have been decidedly good-looking. Some of his companions were sly, and their faces inspired distrust; but Dick had a frank, straight-forward manner that made him a favorite. What makes this line from the passage ironic? "Washing the face and hands is usually considered proper in commencing the day, but Dick was above such refinement." (5 points) The obvious statement that washing the face and hands occurs every day The disgusting fact that Dick did not want to wash his face and hands every day The humorous idea that Dick really needs to wash but doesn't think he does The unstated reason why it is proper to wash your hands and face every day

The humorous idea that Dick really needs to wash but doesn't think he does

Read the passage from 1 Henry VI (act 2, scene 3) and answer the question that follows. Is this the scourge of France?Is this the Talbot, so much fear'd abroadThat with his name the mothers still their babes?I see report is fabulous and false:I thought I should have seen some Hercules,A second Hector, for his grim aspect,And large proportion of his strong-knit limbs.Alas, this is a child, a silly dwarf!It cannot be this weak and writhled shrimpShould strike such terror to his enemies. In Greek mythology, Hector was the greatest fighter in the city of Troy. Hercules was a fictional Roman hero known for his strength and far-ranging adventures. What do the references to Hercules and Hector reveal about Talbot? (5 points) They describe Talbot as strong like the two heroes. They highlight Talbot's weakness in comparison to the two heroes. They show Talbot preparing for war like the two heroes. They explain why Talbot is feared like the two heroes.

They highlight Talbot's weakness in comparison to the two heroes.

Hypno a. Sleep b. Everything c. Death d. Tooth e. Wisdom

a. Sleep

In this speech Roosevelt termed, for the first time, journalists as muckrakers. Muck-rake- n. A rake for scraping up muck or dung Muckrake- v. To search out and publicly expose real or apparent misconduct of a prominent individual or business SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1906 In Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress you may recall the description of the Man with the Muck-rake, the man who could look no way but downward, with the muck-rake in his hand; who was offered a celestial crown for his muck-rake, but who would neither look up nor regard the crown he was offered, but continued to rake to himself the filth of the floor. In Pilgrim's Progress the Man with the Muck-rake is set forth as the example of him whose vision is fixed on carnal instead of on spiritual things. Yet he also typifies the man who in this life consistently refuses to see aught that is lofty, and fixes his eyes with solemn intentness only on that which is vile and debasing. Now, it is very necessary that we should not flinch from seeing what is vile and debasing. There is filth on the floor and it must be scraped up with the muck-rake; and there are times and places where this service is the most needed of all the services that can be performed. But the man who never does anything else, who never thinks or speaks or writes, save of his feats with the muck-rake, speedily becomes, not a help to society, not an incitement to good, but one of the most potent forces for evil. There are, in the body politic, economic and social, many and grave evils, and there is urgent necessity for the sternest war upon them. There should be relentless exposure of and attack upon every evil man whether politician or business man, every evil practice, whether in politics, in business, or in social life. I hail as a benefactor every writer or speaker, every man who, on the platform, or in book, magazine, or newspaper, with merciless severity makes such attack, provided always that he in his turn remembers that the attack is of use only if it is absolutely truthful. . . To assail the great and admitted evils of our political and industrial life with such crude and sweeping generalizations as to include decent men in the general condemnation means the searing of the public conscience. There results a general attitude either of cynical belief in and indifference to public corruption or else of a distrustful inability to discriminate between the good and the bad. Either attitude is fraught with untold damage to the country as a whole. The fool who has not sense to discriminate between what is good and what is bad is well-nigh as dangerous as the man who does discriminate and yet chooses the bad. There is nothing more distressing to every good patriot, to every good American, than the hard, scoffing spirit which treats the allegation of dishonesty in a public man as a cause for laughter. Such laughter is worse than the crackling of thorns under a pot, for it denotes not merely the vacant mind, but the heart in which high emotions have been choked before they could grow to fruition. In the line, "Such laughter is worse than the crackling of thorns under a pot, for it denotes not merely the vacant mind, but the heart in which high emotions have been choked before they could grow to fruition," the word "but" shows an opposite relationship between a vacant mind and high emotions, so we can conclude that high emotions are (5 points) negative angry indifferent admirable

admirable

from "The Lady of Shalott"by Alfred, Lord Tennyson In the stormy east-wind straining,The pale-yellow woods were waning,The broad stream in his banks complaining,Heavily the low sky rainingOver tower'd Camelot;Down she came and found a boatBeneath a willow left afloat,And round about the prow she wroteThe Lady of Shalott. And down the river's dim expanse-Like some bold seër in a trance,Seeing all his own mischance-With a glassy countenanceDid she look to Camelot.And at the closing of the dayShe loosed the chain, and down she lay;The broad stream bore her far away,The Lady of Shalott. Lying, robed in snowy whiteThat loosely flew to left and right-The leaves upon her falling light-Thro' the noises of the nightShe floated down to Camelot:And as the boat-head wound alongThe willowy hills and fields among,They heard her singing her last song,The Lady of Shalott. Public Domain Based on the details provided in the poem, the painting most likely portrays the (5 points) reason for the lady's journey beginning of the lady's journey destination of the lady's journey end of the lady's journey

beginning of the lady's journey

The setting of a Gothic work is characterized by (5 points) growth of something good growth of something evil decline of something that was once evil decline of something that was once good

decline of something that was once good

Read the passage and answer the question that follows: Despite our best efforts as parents, we will always make mistakes in raising our children. It's inevitable. There are so many decisions to be made in any given day, week, month, or year. It's an inhuman task to make all of these decisions correctly. Who would even want to try for perfection? We shouldn't worry too much, though, because it is precisely our mistakes that teach our children the most about life. Life is full of mistakes, obstacles, and trouble. Shielding our children from these by striving for perfection in our own parenting does them no favors. Given this, a parent might be tempted to give up trying to make good decisions and simply let the chips fall where they may. Admittedly, that attitude is not without its benefits, but it goes too far in the other direction. Children are much more observant than we think, but often draw the wrong conclusions from what they observe. If we give up trying to make the right decisions, they might get the message that we don't care about their future. We can take comfort in this much: we teach our children even when we're not trying to. That doesn't mean we should stop trying to do our best, to make the right decisions whenever possible. It just means that we shouldn't beat ourselves up when we make mistakes. Either it won't matter because it's something small, or it just might build some character in our children, a commodity that will serve them well. Refuting the counterclaim in this argument (5 points) makes the argument weaker creates tension for the audience makes the author's claim stronger keeps the audience from seeing both sides

makes the author's claim stronger

Read the excerpt and look closely at the image to answer the question that follows. from "The Lady of Shalott"by Alfred, Lord Tennyson In the stormy east-wind straining,The pale-yellow woods were waning,The broad stream in his banks complaining,Heavily the low sky raining Over tower'd Camelot;Down she came and found a boat Beneath a willow left afloat,And round about the prow she wrote The Lady of Shalott. And down the river's dim expanse-Like some bold seër in a trance,Seeing all his own mischance-With a glassy countenance Did she look to Camelot.And at the closing of the day She loosed the chain, and down she lay;The broad stream bore her far away,The Lady of Shalott. Public Domain Stanza 1 In the stormy east-wind straining,The pale-yellow woods were waning,The broad stream in his banks complaining,Heavily the low sky raining Over tower'd Camelot;Down she came and found a boat Beneath a willow left afloat,And round about the prow she wrote The Lady of Shalott. The scenes depicted in this stanza from the poem and in the painting are (5 points) similar because they both provide detailed information about the setting similar because they both provide detailed information about the lady different because the poem focuses on the lady and the painting focuses on the setting different because the painting does not provide information about the setting and the poem does

similar because they both provide detailed information about the setting

Read the excerpt and look closely at the image to answer the question that follows. from "The Lady of Shalott"by Alfred, Lord Tennyson In the stormy east-wind straining,The pale-yellow woods were waning,The broad stream in his banks complaining,Heavily the low sky rainingOver tower'd Camelot;Down she came and found a boatBeneath a willow left afloat,And round about the prow she wroteThe Lady of Shalott. And down the river's dim expanse-Like some bold seër in a trance,Seeing all his own mischance-With a glassy countenanceDid she look to Camelot.And at the closing of the dayShe loosed the chain, and down she lay;The broad stream bore her far away,The Lady of Shalott. Public Domain Stanza 2 And down the river's dim expanse-Like some bold seër in a trance,Seeing all his own mischance-With a glassy countenanceDid she look to Camelot.And at the closing of the dayShe loosed the chain, and down she lay;The broad stream bore her far away,The Lady of Shalott. The scenes depicted in this stanza from the poem and in the painting are (5 points) different because the painting does not provide information about the lady and the poem does different because the poem focuses on the setting and the painting focuses on the lady similar because they both focus on the setting similar because they both provide details about the lady

similar because they both provide details about the lady

Read the passage and answer the question that follows: Despite our best efforts as parents, we will always make mistakes in raising our children. It's inevitable. There are so many decisions to be made in any given day, week, month, or year. It's an inhuman task to make all of these decisions correctly. Who would even want to try for perfection? We shouldn't worry too much, though, because it is precisely our mistakes that teach our children the most about life. Life is full of mistakes, obstacles, and trouble. Shielding our children from these by striving for perfection in our own parenting does them no favors. Given this, a parent might be tempted to give up trying to make good decisions and simply let the chips fall where they may. Admittedly, that attitude is not without its benefits, but it goes too far in the other direction. Children are much more observant than we think, but often draw the wrong conclusions from what they observe. If we give up trying to make the right decisions, they might get the message that we don't care about their future. We can take comfort in this much: we teach our children even when we're not trying to. That doesn't mean we should stop trying to do our best, to make the right decisions whenever possible. It just means that we shouldn't beat ourselves up when we make mistakes. Either it won't matter because it's something small, or it just might build some character in our children, a commodity that will serve them well. Which of these sentences from the passage most directly expresses the counterclaim? (5 points) "We can take comfort in this much: we teach our children even when we're not trying to." "Given this, a parent might be tempted to give up trying to make good decisions and simply let the chips fall where they may." "Shielding our children from these [mistakes] by striving for perfection in our own parenting does them no favors." "We shouldn't worry too much, though, because it is precisely our mistakes that teach our children the most about life."

"Given this, a parent might be tempted to give up trying to make good decisions and simply let the chips fall where they may."

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. Chief Joseph's Surrender Speech, October 5, 1877 by Chief Joseph Tell General Howard I know his heart. What he told me before, I have it in my heart. I am tired of fighting. Our Chiefs are killed; Looking Glass is dead, Ta Hool Hool Shute is dead. The old men are all dead. It is the young men who say yes or no. He who led on the young men is dead. It is cold, and we have no blankets; the little children are freezing to death. My people, some of them, have run away to the hills, and have no blankets, no food. No one knows where they are-perhaps freezing to death. I want to have time to look for my children, and see how many of them I can find. Maybe I shall find them among the dead. Hear me, my Chiefs! I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever. Which sentence refers to Chief Joseph's personal reason for surrender? (5 points) "What he told me before, I have it in my heart." "Our chiefs are killed." "It is the young men who say yes or no." "I want to have time to look for my children."

"I want to have time to look for my children."

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. Chief Joseph's Surrender Speech, October 5, 1877by Chief Joseph Tell General Howard I know his heart. What he told me before, I have it in my heart. I am tired of fighting. Our Chiefs are killed; Looking Glass is dead, Ta Hool Hool Shute is dead. The old men are all dead. It is the young men who say yes or no. He who led on the young men is dead. It is cold, and we have no blankets; the little children are freezing to death. My people, some of them, have run away to the hills, and have no blankets, no food. No one knows where they are-perhaps freezing to death. I want to have time to look for my children, and see how many of them I can find. Maybe I shall find them among the dead. Hear me, my Chiefs! I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever. Which line of text directly supports Chief Joseph's claim about his people's current condition? (5 points) "I am tired of fighting." "Our Chiefs are killed." "He who led on the young men is dead." "It is cold, and we have no blankets."

"It is cold, and we have no blankets."

Read the passage and answer the question that follows: Despite our best efforts as parents, we will always make mistakes in raising our children. It's inevitable. There are so many decisions to be made in any given day, week, month, or year. It's an inhuman task to make all of these decisions correctly. Who would even want to try for perfection? We shouldn't worry too much, though, because it is precisely our mistakes that teach our children the most about life. Life is full of mistakes, obstacles, and trouble. Shielding our children from these by striving for perfection in our own parenting does them no favors. Given this, a parent might be tempted to give up trying to make good decisions and simply let the chips fall where they may. Admittedly, that attitude is not without its benefits, but it goes too far in the other direction. Children are much more observant than we think, but often draw the wrong conclusions from what they observe. If we give up trying to make the right decisions, they might get the message that we don't care about their future. We can take comfort in this much: we teach our children even when we're not trying to. That doesn't mean we should stop trying to do our best, to make the right decisions whenever possible. It just means that we shouldn't beat ourselves up when we make mistakes. Either it won't matter because it's something small, or it just might build some character in our children, a commodity that will serve them well. Which evidence below directly supports the author's claim that while raising their children, parents will make mistakes? (5 points) "Admittedly, that attitude is not without its benefits, but it goes too far in the other direction." "It's an inhuman task to make all of these decisions correctly." "That doesn't mean we should stop trying to do our best, to make the right decisions whenever possible." "We can take comfort in this much: we teach our children even when we're not trying to."

"It's an inhuman task to make all of these decisions correctly."

from Heidi By Johanna Spyri The early light of morning lay rosy red upon the mountains, and a fresh breeze rustled through the fir trees and set their ancient branches waving to and fro. The sound awoke Heidi and she opened her eyes. The roaring in the trees always stirred a strong emotion within her and seemed to draw her irresistibly to them. So she jumped out of bed and dressed herself as quickly as she could, but it took her some time even then, for she was careful now to be always clean and tidy. When she went down her ladder she found her grandfather had already left the hut. He was standing outside looking at the sky and examining the landscape as he did every morning, to see what sort of weather it was going to be. Little pink clouds were floating over the sky, that was growing brighter and bluer with every minute, while the heights and the meadow lands were turning gold under the rising sun, which was just appearing above the topmost peaks. "O how beautiful! how beautiful! Good-morning, grandfather!" cried Heidi, running out. "What, you are awake already, are you?" he answered, giving her a morning greeting. Then Heidi ran round to the fir trees to enjoy the sound she loved so well, and with every fresh gust of wind which came roaring through their branches she gave a fresh jump and cry of delight. Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows: The early light of morning lay rosy red upon the mountains, and a fresh breeze rustled through the fir trees and set their ancient branches waving to and fro. The sound awoke Heidi and she opened her eyes. The roaring in the trees always stirred a strong emotion within her and seemed to draw her irresistibly to them. So she jumped out of bed and dressed herself as quickly as she could, but it took her some time even then, for she was careful now to be always clean and tidy. Which of these phrases from the passage most directly indicates a recent influence on Heidi's life? (5 points) "always stirred a strong emotion within her" "draw her irresistibly to them" "dressed herself as quickly as she could" "she was careful now to be always clean and tidy"

"she was careful now to be always clean and tidy"

Which meaning of the root alter helps define the word alternate as it is used in this sentence? Because the traffic was so heavy, they had to take an alternate route to school. (5 points) Varied Changing Other Shape

Other

Using your knowledge of roots, what diagnosis would you give to someone who has a generalized fear of everything? (5 points) Pyrophobia Necrophobia Panophobia Thermophobia

Panophobia

In this speech Roosevelt termed, for the first time, journalists as muckrakers. Muck-rake- n. A rake for scraping up muck or dung Muckrake- v. To search out and publicly expose real or apparent misconduct of a prominent individual or business SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1906 In Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress you may recall the description of the Man with the Muck-rake, the man who could look no way but downward, with the muck-rake in his hand; who was offered a celestial crown for his muck-rake, but who would neither look up nor regard the crown he was offered, but continued to rake to himself the filth of the floor. In Pilgrim's Progress the Man with the Muck-rake is set forth as the example of him whose vision is fixed on carnal instead of on spiritual things. Yet he also typifies the man who in this life consistently refuses to see aught that is lofty, and fixes his eyes with solemn intentness only on that which is vile and debasing. Now, it is very necessary that we should not flinch from seeing what is vile and debasing. There is filth on the floor and it must be scraped up with the muck-rake; and there are times and places where this service is the most needed of all the services that can be performed. But the man who never does anything else, who never thinks or speaks or writes, save of his feats with the muck-rake, speedily becomes, not a help to society, not an incitement to good, but one of the most potent forces for evil. There are, in the body politic, economic and social, many and grave evils, and there is urgent necessity for the sternest war upon them. There should be relentless exposure of and attack upon every evil man whether politician or business man, every evil practice, whether in politics, in business, or in social life. I hail as a benefactor every writer or speaker, every man who, on the platform, or in book, magazine, or newspaper, with merciless severity makes such attack, provided always that he in his turn remembers that the attack is of use only if it is absolutely truthful. . . To assail the great and admitted evils of our political and industrial life with such crude and sweeping generalizations as to include decent men in the general condemnation means the searing of the public conscience. There results a general attitude either of cynical belief in and indifference to public corruption or else of a distrustful inability to discriminate between the good and the bad. Either attitude is fraught with untold damage to the country as a whole. The fool who has not sense to discriminate between what is good and what is bad is well-nigh as dangerous as the man who does discriminate and yet chooses the bad. There is nothing more distressing to every good patriot, to every good American, than the hard, scoffing spirit which treats the allegation of dishonesty in a public man as a cause for laughter. Such laughter is worse than the crackling of thorns under a pot, for it denotes not merely the vacant mind, but the heart in which high emotions have been choked before they could grow to fruition. In this speech Roosevelt states, "There is nothing more distressing to every good patriot, to every good American, than the hard, scoffing spirit which treats the allegation of dishonesty in a public man as a cause for laughter." What else could Roosevelt say to strengthen his position? (5 points) False accusations of bad character could lead to war. Journalists have a responsibility to protect the government. Poor journalism results in public disinterest. The attempt to make money from attacks on character is immoral.

The attempt to make money from attacks on character is immoral.

Identify the infinitive phrase in the following sentence: The teacher's plan to go on a field trip was foiled by rain. (5 points) The teacher's plan to go on a field trip was foiled by rain

to go on a field trip

Which of the following would best express a straight-forward message? (5 points) Song Speech Cartoon Photograph

Speech

Dent a. Sleep b. Everything c. Death d. Tooth e. Wisdom

d. Tooth

Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. Brutus It must be by his death, and for my part I know no personal cause to spurn at him But for the general. He would be crowned.How that might change his nature, there's the question.It is the bright day that brings forth the adder And that craves wary walking. Crown him that,And then I grant we put a sting in him That at his will he may do danger with.Th' abuse of greatness is when it disjoins Remorse from power. And, to speak truth of Caesar,I have not known when his affections swayed More than his reason. But 'tis a common proof That lowliness is young ambition's ladder,Whereto the climber upward turns his face.But when he once attains the upmost round,He then unto the ladder turns his back,Looks in the clouds, scorning the base degrees By which he did ascend. So Caesar may.Then, lest he may, prevent. And since the quarrel Will bear no color for the thing he is,Fashion it thus: that what he is, augmented,Would run to these and these extremities.And therefore think him as a serpent's egg-Which, hatched, would as his kind grow mischievous-And kill him in the shell. Which of these lines from the play indicates that Brutus fears power will change Caesar? (5 points) "And, to speak truth of Caesar/I have not known when his affections swayed/More than his reason." "But when he once attains the upmost round,/He then unto the ladder turns his back" "It must be by his death, and for my part/I know no personal cause to spurn at him" "But 'tis a common proof/That lowliness is young ambition's ladder,"

"But when he once attains the upmost round,/He then unto the ladder turns his back"

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. from Gulliver's Travels, by Jonathan Swift My gentleness and good behaviour had gained so far on the emperor and his court, and indeed upon the army and people in general, that I began to conceive hopes of getting my liberty in a short time. I took all possible methods to cultivate this favourable disposition. The natives came, by degrees, to be less apprehensive of any danger from me. I would sometimes lie down, and let five or six of them dance on my hand; and at last the boys and girls would venture to come and play at hide-and-seek in my hair. I had now made a good progress in understanding and speaking the language. The emperor had a mind one day to entertain me with several of the country shows, wherein they exceed all nations I have known, both for dexterity and magnificence. I was diverted with none so much as that of the rope-dancers, performed upon a slender white thread, extended about two feet, and twelve inches from the ground. Upon which I shall desire liberty, with the reader's patience, to enlarge a little. Which quotation from the passage best sets out the main problem faced by the narrator? (5 points) "I began to conceive hopes of getting my liberty in a short time." "The natives came, by degrees, to be less apprehensive of any danger from me." "I had now made a good progress in understanding and speaking the language." "I was diverted with none so much as that of the rope-dancers."

"I began to conceive hopes of getting my liberty in a short time."

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. Chief Joseph's Surrender Speech, October 5, 1877 by Chief Joseph Tell General Howard I know his heart. What he told me before, I have it in my heart. I am tired of fighting. Our Chiefs are killed; Looking Glass is dead, Ta Hool Hool Shute is dead. The old men are all dead. It is the young men who say yes or no. He who led on the young men is dead. It is cold, and we have no blankets; the little children are freezing to death. My people, some of them, have run away to the hills, and have no blankets, no food. No one knows where they are-perhaps freezing to death. I want to have time to look for my children, and see how many of them I can find. Maybe I shall find them among the dead. Hear me, my Chiefs! I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever. The United States often broke promises it made with Native American people. What statement does Chief Joseph make that shows he believed the promises made to his people? (5 points) "What he told me before, I have it in my heart." "He who led on the young men is dead." "My people have run away to the hills." "Maybe I shall find them among the dead."

"What he told me before, I have it in my heart."

Read the passage and answer the question that follows: Despite our best efforts as parents, we will always make mistakes in raising our children. It's inevitable. There are so many decisions to be made in any given day, week, month, or year. It's an inhuman task to make all of these decisions correctly. Who would even want to try for perfection? We shouldn't worry too much, though, because it is precisely our mistakes that teach our children the most about life. Life is full of mistakes, obstacles, and trouble. Shielding our children from these by striving for perfection in our own parenting does them no favors. Given this, a parent might be tempted to give up trying to make good decisions and simply let the chips fall where they may. Admittedly, that attitude is not without its benefits, but it goes too far in the other direction. Children are much more observant than we think, but often draw the wrong conclusions from what they observe. If we give up trying to make the right decisions, they might get the message that we don't care about their future. We can take comfort in this much: we teach our children even when we're not trying to. That doesn't mean we should stop trying to do our best, to make the right decisions whenever possible. It just means that we shouldn't beat ourselves up when we make mistakes. Either it won't matter because it's something small, or it just might build some character in our children, a commodity that will serve them well. Which of the following does the author do to strengthen his or her argument? (5 points) Cites reputable sources to back up important claims Defends the argument's underlying assumptions Avoids introducing emotional appeals Addresses and refutes an opposing viewpoint

Addresses and refutes an opposing viewpoint

"Ssshhh . . . Quiet, Please!" Read the passage and answer the following question(s). "Ssshhh . . . Quiet, Please!" When I was young, going to the library was an adventure, a treat to be relished. I would leave each week with a stack of books, go home and systematically devour them, and come back the next week for more. The library was a quiet haven, with no cell phones, no computers, and no self-checkout stations. It was a place where people talked (quietly) and machines did not interfere with reading. Libraries in America today are changing, and not for the better. Between 1850 and 1900, the public library institution was born. It was created initially for public school use, and public libraries were built near public schools to make it convenient for students to visit. In 1876, Melville Dewey published the Dewey Decimal Classification system. That same year, Dewey, along with Justin Winsor and William Frederick Poole, helped found the American Library Association in Philadelphia. In 1929, Susan Grey Akers published Simple Library Cataloging for small libraries. Now these old-fashioned classification systems have been abandoned in most libraries for computerized search tools. Though faster, these systems seem cold and impersonal because library patrons no longer rely on the friendly assistance of a librarian. They just visit a cold machine that spews out the facts and the numbers, and the personal aspect of a library visit is gone. Essentially, the warmth of the library experience is vanishing. The warmth is not the only thing that is vanishing. In some cities, the library itself is becoming obsolete because people now conduct their research in labs and on the World Wide Web. Why drive to a library and stand in line at a counter, if they can sit at home and point and click? Sadly, funding for libraries seems to be the lowest priority in many city, county, and state budgets these days. Computers seem to be bringing about the demise of the library and a significant aspect of community life. One of the most significant themes in "Ssshhh... Quiet, Please!" is that the increased use of computers and technology has resulted in the decline of an important American social and academic institution: the library. Which of the following sentences from the passage directly support this conclusion? Select two that apply. A. When I was young, going to the library was an adventure, a treat to be relished. B. Libraries in America today are changing, and not for the better. C. It was created initially for public school use, and public libraries were built near public schools to make it convenient for students to visit. D. Sadly, funding for libraries seems to be the lowest priority in many city, county, and state budgets these days. E. Computers seem to be bringing about the demise of the library and a significant aspect of community life.

B and E: B. Libraries in America today are changing, and not for the better. and E. Computers seem to be bringing about the demise of the library and a significant aspect of community life.

Coach Sam Read the passage and answer the following question(s). Coach Sam (1) To the editors, (2) The end of the year is here, so it's time to look back at the school year just finished, back at our time as a senior class, even back at Oceanside High Schools entire history. (3) With that in mind, I'm writing to suggest this school community honor one of our best and brightest, Coach Sam. (4) It's not often that a man of such impeccable character is found in our world, a shining light of good, let alone in the dusky hallways of a suburban high school. (5) Now Coach Sam is retiring it seems something should be done to honor this exemplary man's career. (6) Although ours is a massive high school with many students, everyone knows our beloved Coach Sam. (7) He has been here for thirty years. (8) He has been here since Oceanside High opened. (9) He even taught or coached many of our parents at Oceanside, providing a link between generations in our town. (10) For thirty years Coach Sam has coached our title-winning baseball team for thirty years he's made history class fun. (11) He's a man who improves our school every day, by teaching his classes so well, coaching his team so well, he even gives personal advice and counseling to students who need it. (12) The continued success of Oceanside's baseball team has made many of us students proud, what we learned from Coach Sam in class has made us smart. (13) While his work with the baseball team may have made those guys better players, our time with Coach Sam made us better people. (14) Kinder, thoughtful, we are more conscientious, best students. (15) With his varied interests and his decency, Coach Sam has proven an excellent role model for anyone who works at or attends this school. (16) Because of that legacey, I think this school community should name the baseball field after Coach Sam. (17) What greater honor could we beestow on him? (18) After all, this is a man who dedicated his life to this school. (19) Think of the quote we all heard the Coach utter a million times "Ask not what Oceanside High can do for you, ask what you can do for Oceanside High." (20) Let's christen that baseball diamond "Coach Sam Field" so in the future we can all remember the man who spent his life trying to make all our lives' better. Which of the following sentences is the best choice to add right after sentence 9? A. For example, he once taught Alan Miller, and last year he coached senior shortstop Dale Miller. B. In a few cases, he has actually taught or coached grandparents of present-day students. C. Coach Sam was himself an all-state high school baseball player before going to college. D. When needed, he also coached the basketball team, although baseball is his main sport.

B. In a few cases, he has actually taught or coached grandparents of present-day students.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:from Heidi By Johanna Spyri The early light of morning lay rosy red upon the mountains, and a fresh breeze rustled through the fir trees and set their ancient branches waving to and fro. The sound awoke Heidi and she opened her eyes. The roaring in the trees always stirred a strong emotion within her and seemed to draw her irresistibly to them. So she jumped out of bed and dressed herself as quickly as she could, but it took her some time even then, for she was careful now to be always clean and tidy. When she went down her ladder she found her grandfather had already left the hut. He was standing outside looking at the sky and examining the landscape as he did every morning, to see what sort of weather it was going to be. Little pink clouds were floating over the sky, that was growing brighter and bluer with every minute, while the heights and the meadow lands were turning gold under the rising sun, which was just appearing above the topmost peaks. "O how beautiful! how beautiful! Good-morning, grandfather!" cried Heidi, running out. "What, you are awake already, are you?" he answered, giving her a morning greeting. Then Heidi ran round to the fir trees to enjoy the sound she loved so well, and with every fresh gust of wind which came roaring through their branches she gave a fresh jump and cry of delight. What does the author accomplish by including this detail in the story? "O how beautiful! how beautiful! Good-morning, grandfather!" cried Heidi, running out. (5 points) By having Heidi belatedly say good morning to Grandfather, the author implies that Heidi has learned her grandfather's routines. By having Heidi belatedly say good morning to Grandfather, the author implies that Heidi has not yet learned polite behavior. By having Heidi notice the loveliness of the day first, the author implies that Heidi is badly in need of positive things in her life. By having Heidi notice the loveliness of the day first, the author implies that Heidi is very sensitive to beautiful surroundings.

By having Heidi notice the loveliness of the day first, the author implies that Heidi is badly in need of positive things in her life.

"The Chimney Sweeper" Read the passage and answer the following question(s). "The Chimney Sweeper" by William Blake When my mother died I was very young, And my father sold me while yet my tongue Could scarcely cry 'weep! 'weep! 'weep! 'weep! So your chimneys I sweep, and in soot I sleep. 5 There's little Tom Dacre, who cried when his head, That curl'd like a lamb's back, was shav'd: so I said, "Hush, Tom! never mind it, for when your head's bare, You know that the soot cannot spoil your white hair." And so he was quiet; and that very night, 10As Tom was a-sleeping, he had such a sight,— That thousands of sweepers, Dick, Joe, Ned, and Jack, Were all of them lock'd up in coffins of black. And by came an Angel who had a bright key, And he open'd the coffins and set them all free; 15 Then down a green plain leaping, laughing, they run, And wash in a river, and shine in the sun. Then naked and white, all their bags left behind; They rise upon clouds and sport in the wind; And the Angel told Tom, if He'd be a good boy, 20 He'd have God for his father, and never want joy. And so Tom awoke; and we rose in the dark And got with our bags and our brushes to work. Tho' the morning was cold, Tom was happy and warm; So if all do their duty they need not fear harm. Read the line from the text. Were all of them lock'd up in coffins of black. What does the underlined phrase most likely suggest about the chimney sweepers? Select two options. A. The chimney sweepers had died and were buried in soil. B. The chimney sweepers were imprisoned by their boss. C. The chimney sweepers felt stuck in their places in life. D. The chimney sweepers fell ill because of their working conditions. E. The chimney sweepers were covered in layers of dark soot.

C and E: C. The chimney sweepers felt stuck in their places in life. and E. The chimney sweepers were covered in layers of dark soot

A student is writing an editorial and wants to revise the draft. Read the two paragraphs from the student's article and answer the question that follows. I'm writing to express my support for the administration's new "zero tolerance" policy regarding cellphone use during school performances and assemblies. The same policy has long been in place during school hours, due to the disruption and distraction the devices cause. It is more than reasonable to extend this policy to other school events. At a recent orchestra performance I had full view of the glow of not one, not two, but three cellphones, their owners busily tapping out messages—for the duration of the performance. If those were emergencies, they were certainly long-winded ones. Granted, had I closed my eyes, the distraction would have been minimal. But it shouldn't be my responsibility to ensure my enjoyment of the performance. Which sentence would provide the BEST transition between the two paragraphs? A. My understanding is that the administration has faced some opposition for this policy, but I would expect the outcry to die down quickly. B. Some school events are, reasonably, excepted: sporting events, school assemblies, and any other event that doesn't require quiet and close attention. C. Call it common courtesy, the social contract, whatever you like—it is absent among my peers, and the administration has made the right call. D. Some have argued that the ability to communicate is a safety issue; I can assure you that most of the time this is not what is at stake.

D. Some have argued that the ability to communicate is a safety issue; I can assure you that most of the time this is not what is at stake.

"Ssshhh . . . Quiet, Please!" Read the passage and answer the following question(s). "Ssshhh . . . Quiet, Please!" When I was young, going to the library was an adventure, a treat to be relished. I would leave each week with a stack of books, go home and systematically devour them, and come back the next week for more. The library was a quiet haven, with no cell phones, no computers, and no self-checkout stations. It was a place where people talked (quietly) and machines did not interfere with reading. Libraries in America today are changing, and not for the better. Between 1850 and 1900, the public library institution was born. It was created initially for public school use, and public libraries were built near public schools to make it convenient for students to visit. In 1876, Melville Dewey published the Dewey Decimal Classification system. That same year, Dewey, along with Justin Winsor and William Frederick Poole, helped found the American Library Association in Philadelphia. In 1929, Susan Grey Akers published Simple Library Cataloging for small libraries. Now these old-fashioned classification systems have been abandoned in most libraries for computerized search tools. Though faster, these systems seem cold and impersonal because library patrons no longer rely on the friendly assistance of a librarian. They just visit a cold machine that spews out the facts and the numbers, and the personal aspect of a library visit is gone. Essentially, the warmth of the library experience is vanishing. The warmth is not the only thing that is vanishing. In some cities, the library itself is becoming obsolete because people now conduct their research in labs and on the World Wide Web. Why drive to a library and stand in line at a counter, if they can sit at home and point and click? Sadly, funding for libraries seems to be the lowest priority in many city, county, and state budgets these days. Computers seem to be bringing about the demise of the library and a significant aspect of community life. Read the following sentence from the passage. The library was a quiet haven, with no cell phones, no computers, and no self-checkout stations. The author uses the word haven in the sentence to suggest that the library is- A. a sheltered port. B. a place to rest until the bad weather is over. C. a paradise-like place in an afterlife. D. a peaceful place.

D. a peaceful place.

Read the passage and answer the question that follows: Despite our best efforts as parents, we will always make mistakes in raising our children. It's inevitable. There are so many decisions to be made in any given day, week, month, or year. It's an inhuman task to make all of these decisions correctly. Who would even want to try for perfection? We shouldn't worry too much, though, because it is precisely our mistakes that teach our children the most about life. Life is full of mistakes, obstacles, and trouble. Shielding our children from these by striving for perfection in our own parenting does them no favors. Given this, a parent might be tempted to give up trying to make good decisions and simply let the chips fall where they may. Admittedly, that attitude is not without its benefits, but it goes too far in the other direction. Children are much more observant than we think, but often draw the wrong conclusions from what they observe. If we give up trying to make the right decisions, they might get the message that we don't care about their future. We can take comfort in this much: we teach our children even when we're not trying to. That doesn't mean we should stop trying to do our best, to make the right decisions whenever possible. It just means that we shouldn't beat ourselves up when we make mistakes. Either it won't matter because it's something small, or it just might build some character in our children, a commodity that will serve them well. "Despite our best efforts as parents, we will always make mistakes in raising our children." What word in this sentence indicates a relationship? (5 points) Always Despite Best Will

Despite

Read the following sentences and answer the question that follows: Suddenly, our teacher announced that it was time for the quiz. Was our class ever surprised! __________, he had informed us that the quiz would happen tomorrow. Which word best completes the passage above? (5 points) Afterwards Earlier Equally Nevertheless

Earlier

Read the following sentence and answer the question that follows: The garden was untended and overgrown with weeds and dying plants. Which sentence best continues the description above? (5 points) I could smell the fresh flowers as I gazed upon it. Its orderly rows showed the care that it enjoyed. Rich, well-watered soil must lie beneath the lush array. Fallen leaves and blossoms spread out from its borders.

Fallen leaves and blossoms spread out from its borders.

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. Chief Joseph's Surrender Speech, October 5, 1877 by Chief Joseph Tell General Howard I know his heart. What he told me before, I have it in my heart. I am tired of fighting. Our Chiefs are killed; Looking Glass is dead, Ta Hool Hool Shute is dead. The old men are all dead. It is the young men who say yes or no. He who led on the young men is dead. It is cold, and we have no blankets; the little children are freezing to death. My people, some of them, have run away to the hills, and have no blankets, no food. No one knows where they are-perhaps freezing to death. I want to have time to look for my children, and see how many of them I can find. Maybe I shall find them among the dead. Hear me, my Chiefs! I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever. Which sentence would change the tone of this passage from hopeless to hopeful? (5 points) Tell General Howard I do not know his heart. What he told me before, I removed from my heart. The young men cannot tell us yes or no. From where the sun now stands I will continue to fight.

From where the sun now stands I will continue to fight.

Read the passage and answer the question that follows: Despite our best efforts as parents, we will always make mistakes in raising our children. It's inevitable. There are so many decisions to be made in any given day, week, month, or year. It's an inhuman task to make all of these decisions correctly. Who would even want to try for perfection? We shouldn't worry too much, though, because it is precisely our mistakes that teach our children the most about life. Life is full of mistakes, obstacles, and trouble. Shielding our children from these by striving for perfection in our own parenting does them no favors. Given this, a parent might be tempted to give up trying to make good decisions and simply let the chips fall where they may. Admittedly, that attitude is not without its benefits, but it goes too far in the other direction. Children are much more observant than we think, but often draw the wrong conclusions from what they observe. If we give up trying to make the right decisions, they might get the message that we don't care about their future. We can take comfort in this much: we teach our children even when we're not trying to. That doesn't mean we should stop trying to do our best, to make the right decisions whenever possible. It just means that we shouldn't beat ourselves up when we make mistakes. Either it won't matter because it's something small, or it just might build some character in our children, a commodity that will serve them well. "Given this, a parent might be tempted to give up trying to make good decisions and simply let the chips fall where they may." What words in this sentence signal a relationship? (5 points) Might be Given this They may And simply

Given this

from Heidi By Johanna Spyri The early light of morning lay rosy red upon the mountains, and a fresh breeze rustled through the fir trees and set their ancient branches waving to and fro. The sound awoke Heidi and she opened her eyes. The roaring in the trees always stirred a strong emotion within her and seemed to draw her irresistibly to them. So she jumped out of bed and dressed herself as quickly as she could, but it took her some time even then, for she was careful now to be always clean and tidy. When she went down her ladder she found her grandfather had already left the hut. He was standing outside looking at the sky and examining the landscape as he did every morning, to see what sort of weather it was going to be. Little pink clouds were floating over the sky, that was growing brighter and bluer with every minute, while the heights and the meadow lands were turning gold under the rising sun, which was just appearing above the topmost peaks. "O how beautiful! how beautiful! Good-morning, grandfather!" cried Heidi, running out. "What, you are awake already, are you?" he answered, giving her a morning greeting. Then Heidi ran round to the fir trees to enjoy the sound she loved so well, and with every fresh gust of wind which came roaring through their branches she gave a fresh jump and cry of delight. Read the lines below and answer the question that follows. She was careful now to be always clean and tidy.He was standing outside looking at the sky and examining the landscape as he did every morning. What do these lines imply about Grandfather's household? (5 points) Grandfather is particular about household routines. Grandfather is insensitive to changes in the household. Grandfather seldom takes time to care for children. Grandfather tends to be forgetful about little tasks.

Grandfather is particular about household routines.

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. Chief Joseph's Surrender Speech, October 5, 1877by Chief Joseph Tell General Howard I know his heart. What he told me before, I have it in my heart. I am tired of fighting. Our Chiefs are killed; Looking Glass is dead, Ta Hool Hool Shute is dead. The old men are all dead. It is the young men who say yes or no. He who led on the young men is dead. It is cold, and we have no blankets; the little children are freezing to death. My people, some of them, have run away to the hills, and have no blankets, no food. No one knows where they are-perhaps freezing to death. I want to have time to look for my children, and see how many of them I can find. Maybe I shall find them among the dead. Hear me, my Chiefs! I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever. How does Chief Joseph demonstrate that he cares more about his people than about himself? (5 points) He gets U.S. forces to search for them. He puts their lives ahead of his own freedom. He agrees to be punished for their wrong doings. He spends all his money on new clothes and blankets for them.

He puts their lives ahead of his own freedom.

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows:from Heidi By Johanna Spyri The early light of morning lay rosy red upon the mountains, and a fresh breeze rustled through the fir trees and set their ancient branches waving to and fro. The sound awoke Heidi and she opened her eyes. The roaring in the trees always stirred a strong emotion within her and seemed to draw her irresistibly to them. So she jumped out of bed and dressed herself as quickly as she could, but it took her some time even then, for she was careful now to be always clean and tidy. When she went down her ladder she found her grandfather had already left the hut. He was standing outside looking at the sky and examining the landscape as he did every morning, to see what sort of weather it was going to be. Little pink clouds were floating over the sky, that was growing brighter and bluer with every minute, while the heights and the meadow lands were turning gold under the rising sun, which was just appearing above the topmost peaks. "O how beautiful! how beautiful! Good-morning, grandfather!" cried Heidi, running out. "What, you are awake already, are you?" he answered, giving her a morning greeting. Then Heidi ran round to the fir trees to enjoy the sound she loved so well, and with every fresh gust of wind which came roaring through their branches she gave a fresh jump and cry of delight. Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows: Then Heidi ran round to the fir trees to enjoy the sound she loved so well, and with every fresh gust of wind which came roaring through their branches she gave a fresh jump and cry of delight. The information in the passage indicates that which of these characterizations is accurate? (5 points) Heidi is easily moved to tears Heidi is often surprised Heidi is new to these surroundings Heidi is sensitive to her environment

Heidi is sensitive to her environment

from Heidi By Johanna Spyri The early light of morning lay rosy red upon the mountains, and a fresh breeze rustled through the fir trees and set their ancient branches waving to and fro. The sound awoke Heidi and she opened her eyes. The roaring in the trees always stirred a strong emotion within her and seemed to draw her irresistibly to them. So she jumped out of bed and dressed herself as quickly as she could, but it took her some time even then, for she was careful now to be always clean and tidy. When she went down her ladder she found her grandfather had already left the hut. He was standing outside looking at the sky and examining the landscape as he did every morning, to see what sort of weather it was going to be. Little pink clouds were floating over the sky, that was growing brighter and bluer with every minute, while the heights and the meadow lands were turning gold under the rising sun, which was just appearing above the topmost peaks. "O how beautiful! how beautiful! Good-morning, grandfather!" cried Heidi, running out. "What, you are awake already, are you?" he answered, giving her a morning greeting. Then Heidi ran round to the fir trees to enjoy the sound she loved so well, and with every fresh gust of wind which came roaring through their branches she gave a fresh jump and cry of delight. Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows: The early light of morning lay rosy red upon the mountains, and a fresh breeze rustled through the fir trees and set their ancient branches waving to and fro. The sound awoke Heidi and she opened her eyes. The roaring in the trees always stirred a strong emotion within her and seemed to draw her irresistibly to them. So she jumped out of bed and dressed herself as quickly as she could, but it took her some time even then, for she was careful now to be always clean and tidy. Based on this excerpt, which argument do you think the author would make about life in the mountains? (5 points) Mountain life is beautiful and wholesome Mountain life is dingy and meaningless Mountain life is mysterious and joyful Mountain life is simple and hard

Mountain life is beautiful and wholesome

C. Under Rosemarie's influence, Anastasia had walked past Jacqueline countless times without even looking at her, she had passed notes with detestable things written about Jacqueline, and she had laughed along with Rosemarie and other girls as they made fun of Jacqueline behind her back. D. She covered her eyes with her hands and sobbed through them, "I have been so mean to you, but I am just so jealous of you being so smart and taking all those smart classes.A Change of Heart Read the passage and answer the following question(s). A Change of Heart "Shhh...here she comes," Rosemarie whispered to Anastasia as they swiftly packed up their books and scurried to another table in the library. Jacqueline slowly entered the library and chose a seat at the newly-vacated table. "Don't you think it is mean that we always run away from Jacqueline?" Anastasia asked Rosemarie, glancing quickly over at Jacqueline. "No, I do not," Rosemarie confidently stated. "She always knows everything and I choose not to hang around with such a know-it-all." "I guess so," said Anastasia, obviously not convinced that Rosemarie had a valid point about avoiding Jacqueline. While she was supposed to be reading, Anastasia let her mind wander to memories of her longtime friendship with Jacqueline. Jacqueline and Anastasia were next-door neighbors, and they had been friends all through elementary school. Anastasia thought about the lengthy summer days they spent skipping stones in the pond, the snowmen they constructed together, the lemonade stands they manned hour after hour, and the countless afternoons they spent in each other's basements just watching movies or playing board games. Ninth grade changed everything, as it produced a novel school and different, unfamiliar people. While Jacqueline and Anastasia attended the same classes all through elementary school, when they reached high school Jacqueline was placed in all advanced classes while Anastasia struggled in general. With no classes in common, the two friends drifted apart and Anastasia befriended Rosemarie, who shared her classes. "I know you used to be best friends or whatever," said Rosemarie, snapping Anastasia out of her daydream. "But you are not now because you have nothing in common. She takes all advanced classes and you do not, so you should just forget about her." "I guess," Anastasia mumbled as she glanced again in Jacqueline's direction. The two girls locked eyes, and Jacqueline's face broke into a radiant smile. Anastasia, not sure what to do, looked away without smiling. She noticed, out of the corner of her eye, that Jacqueline's eyes welled up with tears as she gathered her books and hurriedly exited the library. "What a crybaby," said Rosemarie, smirking. Later that night, over dinner with her parents, Anastasia could not get the image of Jacqueline's tears out of her mind. "What is wrong—did you have a bad day at school?" Anastasia's mother asked. "No, it was nothing like that," Anastasia said. She wanted to avoid telling her parents about how she had treated Jacqueline in the library. She was ashamed because she had done similar things for weeks. Under Rosemarie's influence, Anastasia had walked past Jacqueline countless times without even looking at her, she had passed notes with detestable things written about Jacqueline, and she had laughed along with Rosemarie and other girls as they made fun of Jacqueline behind her back. "Okay, if you say so," said her mother. "I was thinking that we should take a trip to the lake this weekend and you should invite Jacqueline since we have not seen her in forever." At the mention of Jacqueline, Anastasia burst into tears. Her father put his arm around her and asked, "What is going on with you and Jacqueline? We used to see her every day, and we have not seen her for months." Anastasia was mortified that her parents thought it was Jacqueline who was mistreating her instead of vice versa. "Jacqueline is nice to me. I...well...I am not exactly that nice to her," Anastasia admitted without making eye contact with her parents. Her father asked her, "What do you mean you are not nice to her?" "Well, she is in all these smart classes and I never see her," Anastasia said, folding and refolding the napkin in her hands. "I guess I was jealous at first and then Rosemarie and the other girls started saying stuff about how Jacqueline was a goody goody and a teacher's pet. I guess I just went along with them." "Oh, no," said her mother, clearly disillusioned with Anastasia's behavior. "I cannot believe that you are allowing others to mistreat your dear friend." "I know, I know, and I feel bad now whenever I see Jacqueline," said Anastasia. "I just do not want to tell Rosemarie and the other girls to stop because then they will stop making fun of Jacqueline and make fun of me instead." "Honey," her father said, "that is the worst reason to go along with them. Behaving like these girls makes you feel dreadful inside because you know it is not right. Why would you sacrifice your friendship with Jacqueline for one with these girls who could turn on you any second?" "I know it is difficult, but you can start by going next door and apologizing to Jacqueline," her mother said. "Jacqueline will not want to see me because I have been so mean to her," said Anastasia. "I have a feeling she will be pleased to see you and will be even happier to accept your apology," said her father. "Okay," said Anastasia, reluctantly heading out the door to Jacqueline's house. Anastasia was so nervous when she rang the doorbell that she was shaking like a leaf as the door opened and Jacqueline's mother appeared. "Anastasia!" Jacqueline's mother said, gathering Anastasia into an enormous hug. "I am so glad to see you, and Jacqueline will be thrilled." Anastasia's nervousness multiplied as she gradually approached Jacqueline's room, and butterflies filled Anastasia's stomach. "Hi, Jacqueline," Anastasia said in a timid voice as she stared at her tattered tennis shoes. "Hi, Anastasia," Jacqueline said, swiftly closing her book and standing up. "I will leave you girls because I have a gigantic mound of dishes to tackle," said Jacqueline's mom. "Jacqueline. . . I do not really know what to say, but I am so sorry," Anastasia said. As she spoke, tears streamed down Anastasia's face for the second time that night. She covered her eyes with her hands and sobbed through them, "I have been so mean to you, but I am just so jealous of you being so smart and taking all those smart classes. Rosemarie is always telling me that we should not be friends and I just listen to her because I am a terrible friend." "Anastasia, stop crying please," said Jacqueline as she approached her and touched Anastasia's trembling shoulder. "I am okay, but I just really miss you. I forgive you because you are my best friend!" She threw her arms around Anastasia and embraced her. The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: How does Anastasia's opinion of Rosemarie change over the course of the text? A. In the beginning of the text, Anastasia is friends with Jacqueline, but after she reaches high school age, she decides to leave her old friend to impress Rosemarie, a girl that she shares much more in common with than her old friend. B. In the beginning of the text, Anastasia does not approve of Rosemarie because she moved into advanced classes, causing the two to become separated, which creates a bond between her and Jacqueline, a girl in her class that also disapproves of Rosemarie. C. In the beginning of the text, Anastasia attempts to impress Rosemarie by ignoring a fellow classmate with her, but after remembering the memories she shared with Jacqueline, she decides that Rosemarie is cruel compared to Jacqueline. D. In the beginning of the text, Anastasia is good friends with Rosemarie, but after she reaches high school age, they drift apart, and at Jacqueline's prodding, Anastasia begins to ignore Rosemarie, which creates distance in their interpersonal relationship. Part B: Which sentence from the text best supports your answer in Part A? A. Jacqueline slowly entered the library and chose a seat at the newly-vacated table. B. Anastasia thought about the lengthy summer days they spent skipping stones in the pond, the snowmen they constructed together, the lemonade stands they manned hour after hour, and the countless afternoons they spent in each other's basements just watching movies or playing board games. C. Under Rosemarie's influence, Anastasia had walked past Jacqueline countless times without even looking at her, she had passed notes with detestable things written about Jacqueline, and she had laughed along with Rosemarie and other girls as they made fun of Jacqueline behind her back. D. She covered her eyes with her hands and sobbed through them, "I have been so mean to you, but I am just so jealous of you being so smart and taking all those smart classes.

Part 1: C. In the beginning of the text, Anastasia attempts to impress Rosemarie by ignoring a fellow classmate with her, but after remembering the memories she shared with Jacqueline, she decides that Rosemarie is cruel compared to Jacqueline. Part 2: C. Under Rosemarie's influence, Anastasia had walked past Jacqueline countless times without even looking at her, she had passed notes with detestable things written about Jacqueline, and she had laughed along with Rosemarie and other girls as they made fun of Jacqueline behind her back.

Which of the following could be used to build suspense in a story? (5 points) Repetition of words that makes the reader confused Short phrases that make the reader interested Words that make the reader think Punctuation that makes the reader pause

Punctuation that makes the reader pause

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. from Ragged Dick By Horatio Alger Getting up too was an equally short process. He jumped out of the box, shook himself, picked out one or two straws that had found their way into rents in his clothes, and, drawing a well-worn cap over his uncombed locks, he was all ready for the business of the day. Dick's appearance as he stood beside the box was rather peculiar. His pants were torn in several places, and had apparently belonged in the first instance to a boy two sizes larger than himself. He wore a vest, all the buttons of which were gone except two, out of which peeped a shirt which looked as if it had been worn a month. To complete his costume he wore a coat too long for him, dating back, if one might judge from its general appearance, to a remote antiquity. Washing the face and hands is usually considered proper in commencing the day, but Dick was above such refinement. He had no particular dislike to dirt, and did not think it necessary to remove several dark streaks on his face and hands. But in spite of his dirt and rags there was something about Dick that was attractive. It was easy to see that if he had been clean and well dressed he would have been decidedly good-looking. Some of his companions were sly, and their faces inspired distrust; but Dick had a frank, straight-forward manner that made him a favorite. Based on the information provided in this sentence, what is the best definition of "remote antiquity?" To complete his costume he wore a coat too long for him, dating back, if one might judge from its general appearance, to a remote antiquity. (5 points) The distant past The far-flung provinces An abandoned mansion An exotic, far-away place

The distant past

Which passage uses MLA in-text citation properly? (5 points) Voltaire wrote that Candide "had one great advantage over Martin." Martin had no hope (77). Voltaire wrote that Candide "had one great advantage over Martin." Martin had no hope. (pg 77) Voltaire wrote that Candide "had one great advantage over Martin." Martin had no hope (Voltaire, 77). Voltaire wrote that Candide "had one great advantage over Martin." Martin had no hope, (77.)

Voltaire wrote that Candide "had one great advantage over Martin." Martin had no hope (77).

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. Chief Joseph's Surrender Speech, October 5, 1877by Chief Joseph Tell General Howard I know his heart. What he told me before, I have it in my heart. I am tired of fighting. Our Chiefs are killed; Looking Glass is dead, Ta Hool Hool Shute is dead. The old men are all dead. It is the young men who say yes or no. He who led on the young men is dead. It is cold, and we have no blankets; the little children are freezing to death. My people, some of them, have run away to the hills, and have no blankets, no food. No one knows where they are-perhaps freezing to death. I want to have time to look for my children, and see how many of them I can find. Maybe I shall find them among the dead. Hear me, my Chiefs! I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever. Based on his statements, you can tell that Chief Joseph (5 points) believes that General Howard is a coward thinks that the young men were wiser than the old men knows his people's elders have kept the war going too long feels that his people's way of life has been shattered by war

feels that his people's way of life has been shattered by war

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. from Gulliver's Travels, by Jonathan Swift My gentleness and good behaviour had gained so far on the emperor and his court, and indeed upon the army and people in general, that I began to conceive hopes of getting my liberty in a short time. I took all possible methods to cultivate this favourable disposition. The natives came, by degrees, to be less apprehensive of any danger from me. I would sometimes lie down, and let five or six of them dance on my hand; and at last the boys and girls would venture to come and play at hide-and-seek in my hair. I had now made a good progress in understanding and speaking the language. The emperor had a mind one day to entertain me with several of the country shows, wherein they exceed all nations I have known, both for dexterity and magnificence. I was diverted with none so much as that of the rope-dancers, performed upon a slender white thread, extended about two feet, and twelve inches from the ground. Upon which I shall desire liberty, with the reader's patience, to enlarge a little. Based on the information in this passage, the story's events will most likely focus on (5 points) the characteristics of the society visited by the narrator the narrator's attempts to forcibly break free from the emperor's control the entertainments attended by the narrator over time the narrator's efforts to develop a good relationship with the other characters

the narrator's efforts to develop a good relationship with the other characters

Read the passage and answer the question that follows. Chief Joseph's Surrender Speech, October 5, 1877 by Chief Joseph Tell General Howard I know his heart. What he told me before, I have it in my heart. I am tired of fighting. Our Chiefs are killed; Looking Glass is dead, Ta Hool Hool Shute is dead. The old men are all dead. It is the young men who say yes or no. He who led on the young men is dead. It is cold, and we have no blankets; the little children are freezing to death. My people, some of them, have run away to the hills, and have no blankets, no food. No one knows where they are-perhaps freezing to death. I want to have time to look for my children, and see how many of them I can find. Maybe I shall find them among the dead. Hear me, my Chiefs! I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever. Even though he surrenders, the speaker shows his bias toward his enemies by (5 points) trusting their promises joining their legislature handing his people's elder leaders over to them entrusting them with the efforts to find his people

trusting their promises