What fact best explains why it is significant that Angelou's narrative is set in 1940?
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In 1940, the United States was not yet involved in World War II.
In 1940, the United States was not yet involved in World War II.
In 1940, segregation of blacks and whites was still the norm.
In 1940, segregation of blacks and whites was still the norm.
In 1940, most high school students did not go on to college.
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In 1940, most high school students did not go on to college.
Which sentence below uses the word palpable correctly?
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She is a palpable student who earns straight As.
She is a palpable student who earns straight As.
His treatment of ordinary working-class people was palpable.
His treatment of ordinary working-class people was palpable.
During the argument, the tension in the room was palpable.
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She is a palpable student who earns straight As.
She is a palpable student who earns straight As.
His treatment of ordinary working-class people was palpable.
His treatment of ordinary working-class people was palpable.
During the argument, the tension in the room was palpable.
During the argument, the tension in the room was palpable.
Identify the sentence below that includes an indefinite pronoun.
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The graduating students threw themselves a party.
The graduating students threw themselves a party.
Everyone enjoyed the celebration.
Everyone enjoyed the celebration.
The principal herself attended and had a great time.
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The graduating students threw themselves a party.
The graduating students threw themselves a party.
Everyone enjoyed the celebration.
Everyone enjoyed the celebration.
The principal herself attended and had a great time.
Everyone enjoyed the celebration.
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