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Which statement best describes the meter?
Answer: The meter is free, imitating the flow of conversational speech. -
Which elements of epic poetry are shown in this excerpt?
Answer:- a difficult journey with trials
- supernatural elements
- a hero showing perseverance
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Which best compares the authors’ purposes in Silent Spring and "A Case for Waawaatesi”?
Answer: Both authors intend to convince readers of their viewpoint. -
Based on these excerpts, how do the Haida and Maori cultures view the relationship between humans and the environment?
Answer: The Haida believe they were picked to be responsible for the earth, while the Maori see themselves in conflict with nature. -
The word for in the sentence is used as both
Answer: a preposition and a conjunction. -
In an essay that talks about ways to reduce carbon dioxide, these maps would most likely be used as
Answer: evidence to support a claim that prescribed fires are beneficial. -
Which synonym best replaces the word labyrinth in the sentence below?
Answer: maze -
What does this excerpt most suggest about the beliefs of the ancient Greeks?
Answer: They believed that nature’s strength was wholly uncontrollable. -
How is the underlined prepositional phrase used in the sentence?
Answer: as an adverbial phrase -
Based on the passage, what did the ancient Greeks most likely believe about their gods?
Answer: The gods lived by the same values as humans. -
Which are reasons a student would write a blog? Select five answer options.
Answer:- to entertain with humorous stories
- to reflect upon important events
- to connect with faraway friends
- to record everyday events informally
- to promote one’s viewpoint
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The author most likely included this paragraph to
Answer: explain some of the reasons for downplaying the seriousness of the situation. -
Which sentence from the passage is the best example of a feature found in a myth?
Answer: One after another, they helped create civilization and imparted to mankind many skills, lessons, and gifts. -
In Rain Myths, what do the titles of the two myths imply about them?
Answer: that the purpose of the myths is to explain a natural phenomenon -
What motivates the Cyclops to ask Poseidon for the demise of Odysseus and all his men? Select two options.
Answer:- He wants revenge for the loss of his eye.
- He is angered by Odysseus’s taunts.
Read the poem excerpt.
As every eye awaits her hand
To cue the members of the band.
Which statement best describes the meter?
The meter is free, imitating the flow of conversational speech.
The meter is free, making the poem unpredictable.
The meter is fixed, and every syllable is stressed.
The meter is fixed, drawing attention to the end rhyme.
2. Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
Now Zeus the lord of cloud roused in the north
a storm against the ships, and driving veils
of squall moved down like night on land and sea.
The bows went plunging at the gust; sails
cracked and lashed out strips in the big wind.
We saw death in that fury, dropped the yards,
unshipped the oars, and pulled for the nearest lee:
then two long days and nights we lay offshore
worn out and sick at heart, tasting our grief,
until a third Dawn came with ringlets shining.
Then we put up our masts, hauled sail, and rested,
letting the steersmen and the breeze take over.
Which elements of epic poetry are shown in this excerpt? Select three options.
supernatural elements
an invocation of a muse
a difficult journey with trials
rhyme and repetition of words
important historical events
a hero showing perseverance
3. Which best compares the authors’ purposes in Silent Springand "A Case for Waawaatesi”?
Both authors want readers to protect human rights.
Both authors want readers to focus on saving trees.
Both authors intend to entertain readers with their essays.
Both authors intend to convince readers of their viewpoint.
4. Read the excerpt from the Haida creation myth.
But in Raven’s travels, he saw that there was no one to take care of the earth. He landed on a beach and stopped to think about how to solve this problem. Nearby, he saw a huge clam shell—it seemed to be making noise! Curiously, Raven approached and saw a group of tiny creatures in the shell.
Read the excerpt from the Maori creation myth.
Tû’s descendants became the Mâori, the humans who are able to master anything that they decide to conquer: the forest, the sea, the food, and the earth. Only Tawhiri escapes Tû’s wrath, and still today the Mâori battle against the hurricanes he sends from above.
Based on these excerpts, how do the Haida and Maori cultures view the relationship between humans and the environment?
The Haida believe they exist to serve nature, while the Maori believe they must live in harmony with their surroundings.
The Haida believe they must overcome the elements of nature, while the Maori believe they must be kind to their surroundings.
The Haida believe they created their surroundings, while the Maori believe they are more powerful than nature.
The Haida believe they were picked to be responsible for the earth, while the Maori see themselves in conflict with nature.
5. Read the sentence.
The squirrel reached for the birdfeeder, for he saw it was filled with an abundance of sunflower seeds.
The word for in the sentence is used as both
a gerund and an adverb.
a noun and an adjective.
a preposition and a conjunction.
a verb and a demonstrative article.
6. Look at the maps. The top map shows carbon dioxide released by wildfires. The bottom map shows how the carbon dioxide would have been reduced by prescribed fires.The top map shows a lot of carbon dioxide. The bottom map shows much less carbon dioxide.In an essay that talks about ways to reduce carbon dioxide, these maps would most likely be used as
evidence to support a claim that prescribed fires are beneficial.
a rebuttal against a claim that prescribed fires are beneficial.
evidence to support a counterclaim that prescribed fires are not a benefit.
a rebuttal against a counterclaim that prescribed fires provide benefits.
7. Use the thesaurus entry for labyrinth to answer the question.
labyrinth
noun
Definition: a place that has many confusing paths and passages;
something that is extremely difficult to understand
Synonyms: entanglement, jungle, maze, puzzle, warren, web
Which synonym best replaces the word labyrinth in the sentence below?
The gardeners had constructed a complicated labyrinth of pathways that led us through the hedges.
entanglement
jungle
maze
web
8. Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
Now Zeus the lord of cloud roused in the north
a storm against the ships, and driving veils
of squall moved down like night on land and sea.
The bows went plunging at the gust; sails
cracked and lashed out strips in the big wind.
We saw death in that fury, dropped the yards,
unshipped the oars, and pulled for the nearest lee:
then two long days and nights we lay offshore
worn out and sick at heart, tasting our grief,
until a third Dawn came with ringlets shining.
What does this excerpt most suggest about the beliefs of the ancient Greeks?
They believed that nature’s strength was wholly uncontrollable.
They believed that nature’s wrath could never be overcome.
They believed that the gods were frequently unfair in their actions.
They believed that the gods often punished people for acting badly.
9. Read the sentence.
Hearing the key in the lock, the delighted dog dashed to the front door.
How is the underlined prepositional phrase used in the sentence?
as an adjectival phrase
as an adverbial phrase
as a noun phrase
as a verb phrase
10. Read the passage from Heracles.
Ancient peoples believed in a pantheon of gods. To the ancient Greeks, the gods possessed human characteristics, including their weaknesses, such as vanity, greed, jealousy, vengefulness, and cruelty. In their stories, there was regular interaction between gods and humans, as well as demigods, who were the offspring of a union between a god and a mortal. Thus, many myths have to do with the struggle between them.
Based on the passage, what did the ancient Greeks most likely believe about their gods?
The gods had greater character flaws than humans.
The gods had fewer character flaws than humans.
The gods lived by the same values as humans.
The gods lived by different values than humans.
11. Which are reasons a student would write a blog? Select five answer options.
to publish academic research
to entertain with humorous stories
to reflect upon important events
to use a formal, rigid writing format
to connect with faraway friends
to record everyday events informally
to promote one’s viewpoint
12. Read the paragraph from The Hot Zone.
C. J. knew that if people learned what this virus could do, there would be traffic jams heading out of Reston, with mothers screaming at television cameras, "Where are my children?" When he talked to the Washington Post reporters, he was careful not to discuss the more dramatic aspects of the operation. ("I thought it would not be a good idea to talk about space suits," he explained to me much later.) He was careful not to use scary military terms such as virus amplification, lethal chain of transmission, crash and bleed, or major pucker factor.
The author most likely included this paragraph to
explain some of the reasons for downplaying the seriousness of the situation.
describe the ways in which people overreact whenever danger is suspected.
persuade the reader that newspapers always blow things out of proportion.
illustrate the idea that scientists frequently have to hide the truth from civilians.
13. Read the passage from Rain Myths.
Near the beginning of life on Earth, Shen Nong, who was the Lord of the Wind, made many journeys over our world. Shen Nong was the second of the Three Sovereigns. The other two Chinese sovereigns were called Fu Xi and Yen Ti. One after another, they helped create civilization and imparted to mankind many skills, lessons, and gifts.
Which sentence from the passage is the best example of a feature found in a myth?
Near the beginning of life on Earth, Shen Nong, who was the Lord of the Wind, made many journeys over our world.
Shen Nong was the second of the Three Sovereigns.
The other two Chinese sovereigns were called Fu Xi and Yen Ti.
One after another, they helped create civilization and imparted to mankind many skills, lessons, and gifts.
14. In Rain Myths, what do the titles of the two myths imply about them?
that the main characters in the myths have supernatural powers
that the purpose of the myths is to explain a natural phenomenon
that the main characters in the myths interact with powerful beings
that the purpose of the myths is to explain religious beliefs
15. Read the excerpt from The Odyssey.
‘O hear me, lord, blue girdler of the islands,
if I am thine indeed, and thou art father:
grant that Odysseus, raider of cities, never
see his home: Laertes' son, I mean,
who kept his hail on Ithaca. Should destiny
intend that he shall see his roof again
among his family in his father land,
far be that day, and dark the years between.
Let him lose all companions, and return
under strange sail to bitter days at home.'
What motivates the Cyclops to ask Poseidon for the demise of Odysseus and all his men? Select two options.
He hates all the Greeks because they destroyed Troy.
He wants revenge for the loss of his eye.
He thinks all of mankind is weak and feeble.
He is angered by Odysseus’s taunts.
7 answers
The media criticized Governor Dunham’s callous behavior, noting that the politician regularly ignored the struggles of the people who had voted for her.
What is the definition of "callous” in this context?
immature
impolite
unenthusiastic
unsympathetic
17. Read the excerpt from "The Scarlet Ibis.”
That summer, the summer of 1918, was blighted. In May and June there was no rain and the crops withered, curled up, then died under the thirsty sun. One morning in July a hurricane came out of the east, tipping over the oaks in the yard and splitting the limbs of the elm trees. That afternoon it roared back out of the west, blew the fallen oaks around, snapping their roots and tearing them out of the earth like a hawk at the entrails of a chicken. Cotton bolls were wrenched from the stalks and lay like green walnuts in the valleys between the rows, while the cornfield leaned over uniformly so that the tassels touched the ground. Doodle and I followed Daddy out into the cotton field, where he stood, shoulders sagging, surveying the ruin. When his chin sank down onto his chest, we were frightened, and Doodle slipped his hand into mine. Suddenly Daddy straightened his shoulders, raised his giant knuckly fist, and with a voice that seemed to rumble out of the earth itself began cursing heaven, hell, the weather, and the Republican Party. Doodle and I, prodding each other and giggling, went back to the house, knowing that everything would be all right.
Which phrases are examples of sensory imagery that make the details of the setting more vivid? Choose three answers.
crops withered, curled up, then died under the thirsty sun
morning in July a hurricane came out of the east
snapping their roots and tearing them out of the earth
a voice that seemed to rumble out of the earth itself
prodding each other and giggling, went back to the house
18. Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?
Odysseus and his men “slept again above the wash of ripples.(Homer 68).”
Odysseus and his men, “slept again above the wash of ripples.(Homer 68)”
Odysseus and his men, “slept again above the wash of ripples.” Homer (68)
Odysseus and his men “slept again above the wash of ripples” (Homer 68).
19. Read the sentence.
The snow and ice that arrived last night elated kids and adults alike when they awoke to a winter wonderland.
What is the compound subject of the sentence?
snow and ice
night
kids and adults
they
20. Which sentence is in the active voice?
The pact was negotiated by a team of seasoned diplomats.
The garden was colonized by a dazzling variety of weeds.
Our teacher was quoted in a magazine last week.
Our old toaster always burns the toast on one side.
21. Read the paragraph.
(1) Owning a pet is popular in the United States. (2) For example, an estimated 83 million people own dogs and about 95 million own cats. (3) However, only about twenty percent of people choose to adopt their pet from a shelter. (4) Specifically, that’s about 3–4 million cats and dogs who are adopted each year from shelters. (5) Finally, 6–8 million enter shelters.
Which transition in the paragraph should be revised?
Revise “for example” at the beginning of Sentence 2.
Revise “however” at the beginning of Sentence 3.
Revise “specifically” at the beginning of Sentence 4.
Revise “finally” at the beginning of Sentence 5.
22. Read the excerpt from the Maori creation myth.
His brothers Tangora, the god of the sea, and Haumia, the god of wild and uncultivated foods, joined him and offered their own strength. Together the three heaved with all of their might.
This excerpt highlights the Maori cultural value that family members should___
support, trust, be generous with, agree with)
one another.
23. Which sentence shows the correct use of a common homophone?
I would like to come along with everyone, too.
After school, you need to go two the library.
We should arrive at the house by to o’clock.
Julio bought to many sandwiches and chips.
24. Which excerpt from The Odyssey demonstrates the importance of loyalty in Greek society?
“O Father, all my life like your fame
as a fighting man has echoed in my ears”
“Suppose Athena’s arm is over us, and Zeus
her father’s, must I rack my brains for more?”
But when he knew he heard
Odysseus’ voice nearby, he did his best to wag his tail
Odysseus only shook his head, containing
thoughts of bloody work, as he walked on
25. Which blog statement is an example of a claim?
Studies show that children with household animals do well in school.
My favorite childhood memory is showing my goat at the state fair.
Raising chickens is a meaningful way to teach kids responsibility.
Plymouth Rock chickens are a popular breed in the United States.
26. Which word from the second stanza of "The Bells” does Poe use to best convey the mood of the stanza?
voluminously
balmy
mellow
golden
27. Read the excerpt from Part 3 of The Odyssey by Homer.
They scrambled to their places by the rowlocks
and all in line dipped oars in the gray sea.
But soon an offshore breeze blew to our liking—
a canvas-bellying breeze, a lusty shipmate sent
by the singing nymph with sunbright hair.
So we made fast the braces, and we rested,
letting the wind and steersman work the ship.
Based on the excerpt, readers can conclude that Odysseus (the speaker)
keeps detailed records of the changing weather.
credits the singing nymph for the favorable wind.
enjoys the company of the new man aboard his ship.
follows the orders issued by the ship’s steersman.
28. Based on its structure, which word most likely means "someone who takes advantage of circumstances”?
credulous
disdainful
proactive
opportunistic
29. Look at the frame from One War Ends, Another Begins.
Read the excerpt from A Story of the Red Cross.
Later on arrived a shipload of supplies from the business people of New York, which were stored with the Galveston committee, and we were asked to aid in the distribution of these supplies, and to a certain extent we did, but succeeded in organizing a committee of citizens, ladies and gentlemen, to carry out and complete this distribution.
That was the real power of Clara.
Which is one similarity between the frame and the excerpt?
Both demonstrate that Clara’s kindness received worldwide attention.
Both demonstrate that Clara encouraged others to serve.
Both illustrate how Clara was able to reach people around the world.
Both illustrate how Clara’s thoughtfulness impacted children.
30. Look at the frame from One War Ends, Another Begins
How does the author achieve his purpose of highlighting Clara’s bravery in these frames?
by showing the depression Clara felt at times in her life
by showing the awards Clara received for her service
by showing Clara helping others in the face of danger
by showing Clara telling politicians about the need for money
31. What must writers do when using language taken directly from an outside source? Select three choices.
include all footnotes from the original text
use quotation marks around the author’s words
cite the source after the direct quotation is used
include illustrations or graphics from the original text
explain how the quotation supports their point
32. Read the excerpt from "Clara Barton’s Childhood.”
Clara wanted to learn how to skate on the ice. One day, her father saw her sitting on the ice attempting to put on a pair of skates. He was shocked and sent her to the house, and said something about "tomboys.”
This did not cure her desire, and she could not understand why it was okay for the boys to skate but not her.
In this excerpt, the author uses words to characterize Clara as someone who
causes many problems for her father.
was angry at being thought a “tomboy.”
was interested in equal rights at a young age.
used her father to get out of skating with the boys.
33. In Rain Myths, "The Chinese Rain-Master” and "The Madagascan Myth” both feature
rewards for good behavior.
penalties for bad behavior.
family values.
origin stories.
34. Read the paragraph.
Recently, I have noticed that our student body has adopted a practice that should be avoided. Students discard a large amount of uneaten food during lunch. Everything thrown in the trash bins ends up in a landfill, which is a problem because the pollution and gases related to landfills can harm the environment.
The writer uses the first sentence to
point out several effects of the problem.
sum up the importance of the problem.
propose a solution.
express a viewpoint.
35. Which statement should be revised for a more formal tone?
Poseidon, god of the sea, and Athena, goddess of war, fought for the city of Athens. Poseidon threw his spear, which produced the Spring of Acropolis.
Amaltheia was kind of like a goat who fed Zeus, which Zeus was really happy about. In fact, he turned the goat’s horn into the horn of plenty.
Chronos was the ancient Greek symbol of time. His appearance, a wise old man with a long beard, is similar to a current symbol, Father Time.
Sisyphus displeased the gods by disclosing secrets. He found himself forced to roll a heavy stone uphill, only to see it roll back once it reached the peak.
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What is the definition of "callous” in this context?
Answer: unsympathetic -
Which phrases are examples of sensory imagery that make the details of the setting more vivid? Choose three answers.
Answer:
- crops withered, curled up, then died under the thirsty sun
- snapping their roots and tearing them out of the earth
- a voice that seemed to rumble out of the earth itself
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Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style?
Answer: Odysseus and his men “slept again above the wash of ripples” (Homer 68). -
What is the compound subject of the sentence?
Answer: snow and ice -
Which sentence is in the active voice?
Answer: Our old toaster always burns the toast on one side. -
Which transition in the paragraph should be revised?
Answer: Revise “for example” at the beginning of Sentence 2. -
This excerpt highlights the Maori cultural value that family members should
Answer: support one another. -
Which sentence shows the correct use of a common homophone?
Answer: I would like to come along with everyone, too. -
Which excerpt from The Odyssey demonstrates the importance of loyalty in Greek society?
Answer: “O Father, all my life like your fame as a fighting man has echoed in my ears” -
Which blog statement is an example of a claim?
Answer: Raising chickens is a meaningful way to teach kids responsibility. -
Which word from the second stanza of "The Bells” does Poe use to best convey the mood of the stanza?
Answer: mellow -
Based on the excerpt, readers can conclude that Odysseus (the speaker)
Answer: credits the singing nymph for the favorable wind. -
Based on its structure, which word most likely means "someone who takes advantage of circumstances”?
Answer: opportunistic -
Which is one similarity between the frame and the excerpt?
Answer: Both demonstrate that Clara encouraged others to serve. -
How does the author achieve his purpose of highlighting Clara’s bravery in these frames?
Answer: by showing Clara helping others in the face of danger -
What must writers do when using language taken directly from an outside source? Select three choices.
Answer:
- use quotation marks around the author’s words
- cite the source after the direct quotation is used
- explain how the quotation supports their point
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In this excerpt, the author uses words to characterize Clara as someone who
Answer: was interested in equal rights at a young age. -
In Rain Myths, "The Chinese Rain-Master” and "The Madagascan Myth” both feature
Answer: origin stories. -
The writer uses the first sentence to
Answer: express a viewpoint. -
Which statement should be revised for a more formal tone?
Answer: Amaltheia was kind of like a goat who fed Zeus, which Zeus was really happy about. In fact, he turned the goat’s horn into the horn of plenty.
"Amphimedon,
What ruin brought you into this undergloom?
All in a body, picked men, and so young?
One could not better choose the kingdom's pride.
Were you at sea, aboard ship, and Poseidon
blew up a dire wind and foundering waves,
or cattle-raiding, were you, on the mainland,
or in a fight for some stronghold, or women,
when the foe hit you to your mortal hurt?
Tell me, answer my question. Guest and friend
I say I am of yours—or do you not remember
I visited your family there?”
From the way that Agamemnon talks to Amphimedon, the reader can infer that Agamemnon
is disturbed by Amphimedon.
is fighting with Amphimedon.
has great respect for Amphimedon.
has a deep affection for Amphimedon.
37. The Odyssey - Amphimedon shows that Greek society valued loyalty because of the way
the suitors treat Penelope.
Penelope treats the suitors.
Amphimedon treats Agamemnon.
Agamemnon treats Amphimedon.
38. Read the passage from The Odyssey - Amphimedon
The swineherd led him to the manor later
in rags like a foul beggar, old and broken,
propped on a stick. These tatters that he wore
hid him so well that none of us could know him
when he turned up, not even the older men.
We jeered at him, took potshots at him, cursed him.
Daylight and evening in his own great hall
he bore it, patient as a stone.
The two similes in the passage present an image of Odysseus as
elderly but lively.
battered but unruffled.
dirty but amusing.
needy but rude.
39. Based on Agamemnon’s and Amphimedon’s speeches in The Odyssey - Amphimedon, how have the characters been changed by their deaths?
Both show humility after their deaths.
Neither has changed after their deaths.
Both show great anger after their deaths.
Neither has grown arrogant after their deaths.
40. Which best describes the author’s purpose in "Dwaina Brooks”?
to inform readers about a historical event
to persuade readers of a specific point of view
to instruct readers about how to complete a task
to inspire readers with a story about kindness
41. Read the excerpt from "Dwaina Brooks.”
Then one afternoon, Dwaina talked with a young man who had been without a home for a long time.
"What do you need?" she asked him.
"I need a job and a permanent home," he replied.
"Well, I can't give you that," she answered impatiently. "I don't have a job either. Don't you need anything else?"
"Yeah. I would love a really good meal again."
How is Dwaina affected by her conversation with the young man?
She decides to keep sending her lunch money to the shelter.
She realizes that there is something she can do to help him.
She decides, out of frustration, to stop helping those at the shelter.
She realizes that she is unable to help make his life any better.
42. Read the excerpt from "Dwaina Brooks.”
Dwaina tore into the house that night after school and found her mother, Gail. As usual, she was in the kitchen. "Mama," Dwaina said. "I need you to help me fix some stuff to take down to that shelter we call at school. Let's make up as much as we can. Sandwiches and chicken. Let's get everyone to do it. C’mon."
In this excerpt, Dwaina’s words and actions reveal that she is
overbearing.
gentle.
carefree.
determined.
43. Read the excerpt from "Binding Memories.”
Bound by a spine
strong enough to hold entire worlds
What is the denotation of the word "strong” in this context?
powerful
muscular
courageous
skilled
44. Read the excerpt from "Binding Memories.”
"Ah, the romantic soul!”
said my parents skeptically,
worried that my business would fail,
that I was behind the times.
Based on this stanza, how do the speaker’s parents feel about her decision to pursue book publishing?
They wish the speaker did not have such an active imagination.
They want the speaker to build a large and successful company.
They want the speaker to help her family through her work.
They wish the speaker would choose a more reliable profession.
45. In "Binding Memories,” a book’s spine serves as an extended metaphor for the speaker’s
support for her sister’s marriage.
determination to reach her goals.
interest in many different subjects.
deep enthusiasm for reading.
46. Read the excerpt from "Binding Memories.”
Bound by a spine
strong enough to hold entire worlds
of information and dreams,
history and invention.
The speaker’s words reveal her
resolve to write her own book.
enthusiasm for reading every book.
reverence for the written word.
admiration of famous authors.
47. Which excerpt from "Binding Memories” contains imagery that helps the reader understand why the speaker loves books?
No matter how many were printed,
there was only one copy like mine.
I stole—well, borrowed—
the shoe box of letters
I’m glad I’m a “romantic soul,”
that my work is worthwhile.
I cherished the musty smell of the paper,
the permanence of the deep black ink,
48. Read the passage from The Odyssey - Teiresias.
‘Then a seaborne death
soft as this hand of mist will come upon you
when you are wearied out with rich old age,
your country folk in blessed peace around you.
And all this shall be just as I foretell.’
Teiresias uses a simile to promise Odysseus that he will
have a gentle death.
die exhausted.
have a happy death.
die very wealthy.
49. Read the excerpt from "Say No to GM Food.”
These unknown consequences have kept many countries in need of a larger food supply steering clear of importing large amounts of GM food or growing the crops on their soil. Kenya, a country with a known food deficit, has banned GM crops entirely.
What is the best meaning of "deficit” in this sentence?
inventory
process
lack
issue
50. Read the excerpt from a discussion of themes in The Odyssey - Penelope.
Throughout Penelope’s encounter with the disguised Odysseus, she demonstrates how loyal she has been to him during his long absence.
What is the best way to summarize the theme being discussed?
The character of Penelope is very loyal.
Odysseus deserves Penelope’s loyalty.
Relationships are often made of loyalty.
Loyalty is the key to lasting relationships.
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From the way that Agamemnon talks to Amphimedon, the reader can infer that Agamemnon
Answer: has great respect for Amphimedon. -
The Odyssey - Amphimedon shows that Greek society valued loyalty because of the way
Answer: Agamemnon treats Amphimedon. -
The two similes in the passage present an image of Odysseus as
Answer: battered but unruffled. -
Based on Agamemnon’s and Amphimedon’s speeches in The Odyssey - Amphimedon, how have the characters been changed by their deaths?
Answer: Both show humility after their deaths. -
Which best describes the author’s purpose in "Dwaina Brooks”?
Answer: to inspire readers with a story about kindness -
How is Dwaina affected by her conversation with the young man?
Answer: She realizes that there is something she can do to help him. -
In this excerpt, Dwaina’s words and actions reveal that she is
Answer: determined. -
What is the denotation of the word "strong” in this context?
Answer: powerful -
Based on this stanza, how do the speaker’s parents feel about her decision to pursue book publishing?
Answer: They wish the speaker would choose a more reliable profession. -
In "Binding Memories,” a book’s spine serves as an extended metaphor for the speaker’s
Answer: determination to reach her goals. -
The speaker’s words reveal her
Answer: reverence for the written word. -
Which excerpt from "Binding Memories” contains imagery that helps the reader understand why the speaker loves books?
Answer: I cherished the musty smell of the paper, the permanence of the deep black ink. -
Teiresias uses a simile to promise Odysseus that he will
Answer: have a gentle death. -
What is the best meaning of "deficit” in this sentence?
Answer: lack -
What is the best way to summarize the theme being discussed?
Answer: Loyalty is the key to lasting relationships.
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