Directions:Read the passage about the court case Tinker v. Des Moines prior to answering the following questions.Question 5What caused the conflict between the students and the school?(1 point)ResponsesThe school permitted the students to protest local events only.The school permitted the students to protest local events only.The students refused to wear the armbands after the school permitted it.The students refused to wear the armbands after the school permitted it.The students chose to wear the armbands after the school banned all protests.The students chose to wear the armbands after the school banned all protests.The school prohibited the students to wear dark colored clothes.The school prohibited the students to wear dark colored clothes.Question 6Why did the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa rule in favor of the school? (Paragraphs 8-9)(1 point)ResponsesThe arm bands were not a form of symbolic speech.The arm bands were not a form of symbolic speech.The First Amendment covers only actual speech, not "symbolic" speech.The First Amendment covers only actual speech, not "symbolic" speech.The school's right to create order outweighed the students' rights.The school's right to create order outweighed the students' rights.The students had no protection under the First Amendment.The students had no protection under the First Amendment.Question 7Why did the author include this detail in the article?The students’ lawyer, Dan Johnston, argued that the school district had allowed other forms of political speech in the school, including political buttons. No riots or upheavals resulted. (Paragraph 10)(1 point)ResponsesTo prove that the school had a history of major disruptions due to political speechTo prove that the school had a history of major disruptions due to political speechTo disagree with the school about allowing all forms of political speech on school groundsTo disagree with the school about allowing all forms of political speech on school groundsTo support the school preventing all forms of political speechTo support the school preventing all forms of political speechTo demonstrate that other types of political speech did not lead to disruptionTo demonstrate that other types of political speech did not lead to disruptionQuestion 8Which detail from the text best demonstrates the Supreme Court’s decision about students’ rights?(1 point)Responses“Justice Fortas wrote that students and teachers do not ‘shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.’” (Paragraph 11)“Justice Fortas wrote that students and teachers do not ‘shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.’” (Paragraph 11)“In this case, the school failed to present any real evidence that wearing black armbands would disrupt education at the school.” (Paragraph 20)“In this case, the school failed to present any real evidence that wearing black armbands would disrupt education at the school.” (Paragraph 20)“Uncontrolled and uncontrollable liberty is an enemy to domestic peace ” (Paragraph 19)“Uncontrolled and uncontrollable liberty is an enemy to domestic peace ” (Paragraph 19)“some students in Iowa schools– and, indeed, in all schools– will be ready, able, and willing to defy their teachers on practically all orders.” (Paragraph 19)“some students in Iowa schools– and, indeed, in all schools– will be ready, able, and willing to defy their teachers on practically all orders.” (Paragraph 19)Directions:Read the selected passage from Charles' Dickens, A Christmas Carol, prior to answering the following questions. Question 9Which detail from the text best supports that the narrator is critical of Scrooge? (1 point)Responses"The cold within him froze his old features, nipped his pointed nose, shrivelled his cheek, stiffened his gait; made his eyes red, his thin lips blue, and spoke out shrewdly in his grating voice." (Paragraph 6) "The cold within him froze his old features, nipped his pointed nose, shrivelled his cheek, stiffened his gait; made his eyes red, his thin lips blue, and spoke out shrewdly in his grating voice." (Paragraph 6) "'And therefore, uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good and will do me good; and I say God bless it!'" (Paragraph 25) "'And therefore, uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good and will do me good; and I say God bless it!'" (Paragraph 25) "And Scrooge's name was good upon 'Change, for anything he chose to put his hand to" (Paragraph 1) "And Scrooge's name was good upon 'Change, for anything he chose to put his hand to" (Paragraph 1) "Scrooge never painted out old Marley's name. There it stood, years afterwards, above the ware-house door: Scrooge and Marley." (Paragraph 5) "Scrooge never painted out old Marley's name. There it stood, years afterwards, above the ware-house door: Scrooge and Marley." (Paragraph 5) Question 10In paragraph 6, the narrator describes Scrooge as "secret, and self-contained, and solitary as an oyster."What does the simile "solitary as an oyster" suggest about Scrooge?(1 point)ResponsesHe is quiet and reserved, like an oyster that does not make any noise.He is quiet and reserved, like an oyster that does not make any noise.He is emotionally closed off and isolated, like an oyster tightly sealed in its shell.He is emotionally closed off and isolated, like an oyster tightly sealed in its shell.He is mysterious and difficult to understand, like the inside of an oyster.He is mysterious and difficult to understand, like the inside of an oyster.He is open to companionship and friendship, like the shell of an oyster waiting to be opened.He is open to companionship and friendship, like the shell of an oyster waiting to be opened.Question 11What is the primary effect of the Biblical references in paragraph 88?(1 point)ResponsesThey help to contrast Scrooge's behavior with the community's Christian values. They help to contrast Scrooge's behavior with the community's Christian values. They foreshadow the redemption Scrooge will find at the conclusion of the book. They foreshadow the redemption Scrooge will find at the conclusion of the book. They foreshadow that something dangerous will happen in Scrooge's future. They foreshadow that something dangerous will happen in Scrooge's future. They help the reader understand the root of Scrooge's behavior. They help the reader understand the root of Scrooge's behavior. Question 12What does the term "succeeded" most clearly mean in paragraph 91? (1 point)Responsesfollowed followed inherited inherited accomplished accomplished failed failed Question 13What does the term "waggish" most clearly mean as used in paragraph 114? (1 point)Responsesintelligent intelligent heartfelt heartfelt fearful fearful humorous humorous Question 14Part A: Which of the following best describes the mood created throughout this passage?(1 point)ResponsesConfusion and curiosity, as Scrooge tries to make sense of the situation.Confusion and curiosity, as Scrooge tries to make sense of the situation.Fear and unease, as Scrooge is confronted with something terrifying and struggles to maintain control.Fear and unease, as Scrooge is confronted with something terrifying and struggles to maintain control.Relief and comfort, as Scrooge is not at all disturbed by the ghost’s appearance.Relief and comfort, as Scrooge is not at all disturbed by the ghost’s appearance.Humor and disbelief, as Scrooge tries to make light of the situation.Humor and disbelief, as Scrooge tries to make light of the situation.Question 15Part B: Choose the three pieces of evidence that best support your response to Part A. (2 points)Responses"It was a very low fire indeed; nothing on such a bitter night. He was obliged to sit close to it, and brood over it, before he could extract the least sensation of warmth from such a handful of fuel." (Paragraph 88)"It was a very low fire indeed; nothing on such a bitter night. He was obliged to sit close to it, and brood over it, before he could extract the least sensation of warmth from such a handful of fuel." (Paragraph 88)"Scrooge was not much in the habit of cracking jokes, nor did he feel, in his heart, by any means waggish then. The truth is, that he tried to be smart, as a means of distracting his own attention, and keeping down his terror.” (Paragraph 114)"Scrooge was not much in the habit of cracking jokes, nor did he feel, in his heart, by any means waggish then. The truth is, that he tried to be smart, as a means of distracting his own attention, and keeping down his terror.” (Paragraph 114)"As he threw his head back in the chair, his glance happened to rest upon a bell, a disused bell, that hung in the room, and communicated for some purpose now forgotten with a chamber in the highest story of the building." (Paragraph 90)"As he threw his head back in the chair, his glance happened to rest upon a bell, a disused bell, that hung in the room, and communicated for some purpose now forgotten with a chamber in the highest story of the building." (Paragraph 90)"His colour changed though, when, without a pause, it came on through the heavy door, and passed into the room before his eyes.” (Paragraph 92)"His colour changed though, when, without a pause, it came on through the heavy door, and passed into the room before his eyes.” (Paragraph 92)"Scrooge had often heard it said that Marley had no bowels, but he had never believed it until now.” (Paragraph 96)

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Here are the answers to the questions based on the provided passages:

Tinker v. Des Moines

Question 5: What caused the conflict between the students and the school?

• Answer: The students chose to wear the armbands after the school banned all protests.

Question 6: Why did the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa rule in favor of the school?

• Answer: The school's right to create order outweighed the students' rights.

Question 7: Why did the author include this detail in the article?

• Answer: To demonstrate that other types of political speech did not lead to disruption.

Question 8: Which detail from the text best demonstrates the Supreme Court’s decision about students’ rights?

• Answer: “Justice Fortas wrote that students and teachers do not ‘shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.’” (Paragraph 11)

A Christmas Carol

Question 9: Which detail from the text best supports that the narrator is critical of Scrooge?

• Answer: "The cold within him froze his old features, nipped his pointed nose, shrivelled his cheek, stiffened his gait; made his eyes red, his thin lips blue, and spoke out shrewdly in his grating voice." (Paragraph 6)

Question 10: In paragraph 6, the narrator describes Scrooge as "secret, and self-contained, and solitary as an oyster." What does the simile "solitary as an oyster" suggest about Scrooge?

• Answer: He is emotionally closed off and isolated, like an oyster tightly sealed in its shell.

Question 11: What is the primary effect of the Biblical references in paragraph 88?

• Answer: They help to contrast Scrooge's behavior with the community's Christian values.

Question 12: What does the term "succeeded" most clearly mean in paragraph 91?

• Answer: followed

Question 13: What does the term "waggish" most clearly mean as used in paragraph 114?

• Answer: humorous

Question 14 Part A: Which of the following best describes the mood created throughout this passage?

• Answer: Fear and unease, as Scrooge is confronted with something terrifying and struggles to maintain control.

Question 15 Part B: Choose the three pieces of evidence that best support your response to Part A.

• Answer:
  1. "It was a very low fire indeed; nothing on such a bitter night. He was obliged to sit close to it, and brood over it, before he could extract the least sensation of warmth from such a handful of fuel." (Paragraph 88)
  2. "Scrooge was not much in the habit of cracking jokes, nor did he feel, in his heart, by any means waggish then. The truth is, that he tried to be smart, as a means of distracting his own attention, and keeping down his terror.” (Paragraph 114)
  3. "His colour changed though, when, without a pause, it came on through the heavy door, and passed into the room before his eyes.” (Paragraph 92)

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