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Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five: Hardly
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What is the definition of oxymoron?A. a figure of speech where words with the same initial consonant sound are placed next to
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“Due to changing financial circumstances,” the manager said nervously, “the company is going to have to let you go. We
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My aunt needs some extra help. She is getting on in years. I often go over to help her with chores. This morning I cooked her a
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“I’m caught in my own forest-land,” retorted Ulrich. “When my men come to release us you will wish, perhaps, that you
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So Gortsby’s imagination pictured things as he sat on his bench in the almost deserted walk. He was in the mood to count
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A project was forming in my mind. I looked at the water. It was a peculiar, vitreous green, closer under the steamer, was
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A project was forming in my mind. I looked at the water. It was a peculiar, vitreous green, closer under the steamer, was
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“What that dog needs is space,” Steve said the second day. “Let’s maroon him.” We did, running the boat in at Caribou
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“Here we are, my dear,” said the bearer of the white mackintosh, coming in through the window; “fairly muddy, but most of
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Rosemary had been married two years. She had a duck of a boy. No, not Peter—Michael. And her husband absolutely adored her.
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“Do you know many of the people round here?” asked the niece, when she judged that they had had sufficient silent communion.
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“Do you know many of the people round here?” asked the niece, when she judged that they had had sufficient silent communion.
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With that reflection Gortsby rose to go; as he did so an exclamation of concern escaped him. Lying on the ground by the side of
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Which statement explains why an author would include a flashback as an element of nonlinear plot development in a story? Select
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by H.H. Munro (Saki) Norman Gortsby sat on a bench in the Park, with his back to a strip of bush-planted sward, fenced by the
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After cleaning out my locker and recycling stacks of used paper, crushed soda cans, and the shoebox from my soccer cleats, I
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The discreet door shut with a click. She was outside on the step, gazing at the winter afternoon. Rain was falling, and with the
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Both had now given up the useless struggle to free themselves from the mass of wood that held them down; Ulrich limited his
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by Ward Muir. Near the skyline rim of the superb mountain-range upon which I was commencing to rise I saw, shadowy in the
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Which of the following are possible benefits of alley cropping in the rain forest? Select the two correct answersA. increased
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What does the SAS Congruence Theorem sayA. If a triangle has an angle between two congruent sides, then it is isosceles. B. If
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If ∠X≅∠L , ∠P≅∠M , ∠A≅∠K , PA¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯≅MK¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ ,
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James is a scientist who is working on finding an answer to a question about solar eclipses; however, he doesn’t have enough
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How do we know that some galactic bodies have interacted with each other?A. Spallation caused particle exchange. B. Some bodies
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Imagine scientists discovered an asteroid in our own solar system and found that it had moderate gravity and temperature, an
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Colin tells his friend to orbit around the perimeter of the yard spraying bug spray every few feet. How does Colin want his
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What do the following have in common: charcoal, sulfur, burning metal, welding, brake pads, and even burnt cookies?A. They are
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Lucy draws a line with the equation y=3x+2 . She translates the line by shifting it one unit to the right and two units up.
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A double reflection of a preimage across perpendicular lines produce the same result as a:A. scaled dilation B. 90-degree
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What composition transformation rule has △LMN , L(1,1) , M(7,2) , and N(5,7) map onto △L"M"N" , L"(2,−1) , M"(−4,0) ,
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What composition transformation rule has △LMN , L(1,1) , M(7,2) , and N(5,7) map onto △L"M"N" , L"(2,−1) , M"(−4,0) ,
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What composition transformation rule has △LMN , L(1,1) , M(7,2) , and N(5,7) map onto △L"M"N" , L"(2,−1) , M"(−4,0) ,
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A double reflection of a preimage across perpendicular lines produce the same result as aA. 180-degree rotation B. scaled
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A circle measures 360 degrees. If this circle were marked with numbers like a clock, every number would represent 30 degrees
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Provide two different degrees of rotation less than 75° but greater than 0° that will turn a regular dodecagon onto itself.A
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A figure is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise about the origin. Which of the following function mappings was applied? Enter
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A quadrilateral with vertices G(−10,1) , E(−6,−4) , O(2,0) , and M(0,4) is rotated about the origin 270 degrees
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The point Q(−5,−9)is rotated −270° about the origin. Select the location of Q′A. Q′(5,9) B. Q′(−5,9) C.
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The function f(x)=x2−1 is reflected over the y-axis. Choose the equation that correctly identifies g(x).A. g(x)=x2−1 B.
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A point is translated on the coordinate plane from (4,−1) to (4,2) . Journey writes the function g(y)=y+k to describe the
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Which of the following factors made the land a place where the first land plants could thrive? Select the two correct answersA.
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Select the 2 correct statements that describe cyanobacteriaA. Cyanobacteria decreased the levels of oxygen in the atmosphere B.
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Which characteristic defines the Paleozoic era?A. Reptiles became dominant after a mass extinction. B. Animals with shells and
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There are times when I think it wasn’t stupidity. Maybe, like some men I know, he was too wise to work. I shouldn’t wonder
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by Jack London I don’t think much of Stephen Mackaye any more, though I used to swear by him. I know that in those days I
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I don’t think much of Stephen Mackaye any more, though I used to swear by him. I know that in those days I loved him more than
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What is an objective summary?A. a thoughtful critical evaluation of a work of literature B. a one- or two-paragraph review or
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Which is the best definition of a summary?A. a brief statement of the main points of a piece of writing B. a detailed analysis
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Which statement best describes the impact of the election of 1912?A. Woodrow Wilson lost the election to William Howard Taft. B.
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Which of the following was a political and social movement intended to address problems associated with urbanization and
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. Match each description to the Supreme Court case it matchesLochner v. New York (1905) Standard Oil Co. v. United States (1911)
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Which of the following women was an African-American activist who advocated for racial equality and women's right to vote?A.
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Which of the following was a cause of the labor movement?A. people moving out of cities B. short work days C. racial
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What muckraker influenced the regulation of the meatpacking industry?A. Lincoln Steffens B.Upton Sinclair C. Ida Tarbell D.
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In March 1892, racial tensions in Memphis, Tennessee, culminated in a violent episode that exposed the harsh realities of life
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On the passage protect the family and vote "no" on the woman suffrage amendmentWhat argument is this author making about the
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“You may wonder why we keep that window wide open on an October afternoon,” said the niece, indicating a large French window
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How does a complex character drive a story’s plot?A. Their personalities are interesting and intriguing for the reader. B.
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Rosemary Fell was not exactly beautiful. No, you couldn’t have called her beautiful. Pretty? Well, if you took her to pieces.
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What is one way that characters relate to plot?A. Characters explain the plot to readers. B. Characters help draw the reader’s
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Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?A. the description of a character’s actions B. a description
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How do scientists know that dark matter exists?A. They notice that light seems to “disappear” in certain areas of galaxies.
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Robert is looking at four galaxies: an irregular galaxy the he calls “Calliope”; a spiral galaxy that he calls “Medea”;
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What are redshifts?A. galaxies that are moving closer together B. galaxies that are moving farther apart C. galaxies that are
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What will happen when the Andromeda galaxy and the Milky Way galaxy collide sometime in the next five billion yearsA. The Milky
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Which is an example of physical weathering?A. bits of iron in rock rusting when exposed to oxygen and water B. acid rain
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“Do you know many of the people round here?” asked the niece, when she judged that they had had sufficient silent communion.
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“My aunt will be down presently, Mr. Nuttel,” said a very self-possessed young lady of fifteen; “in the meantime you must
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Norman Gortsby sat on a bench in the Park, with his back to a strip of bush-planted sward, fenced by the park railings, and the
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Norman Gortsby sat on a bench in the Park, with his back to a strip of bush-planted sward, fenced by the park railings, and the
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With that reflection Gortsby rose to go; as he did so an exclamation of concern escaped him. Lying on the ground by the side of
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What specific issues did labor leaders seek to improve for workers?A. civil rights B. voting rights C. temperance laws D.
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Which statement is always true about the literary genre of satire?A. It is intended to amuse the reader. B. It includes
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In literature, what is a theme?A. the author’s choice of details related to characters, settings, or plot B. a conclusion
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How did the Confederate government's increased control over the southern economy impact the people in the South? Select the two
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How did the Confederate government's increased control over the southern economy impact the people in the South? Select the two
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Which of the following contributed to the industrialization of the U.S. in the late 1800s?A. The potential to find gold led many
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How would the tough climates, unpredictable weather, and different types of soil in the West affect your ability to grow crops
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The etymology of tête-à-tête relates to a person’s head or the hair on their head. Tête was a woman’s towering headdress
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The feud might, perhaps, have died down or been compromised if the personal ill-will of the two men had not stood in the way; as
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The forest lands of Gradwitz were of wide extent and well stocked with game; the narrow strip of precipitous woodland that lay
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How did the election of 1896 affect the future direction of American politics
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Why did Jiskha turn into Question LLC then into askanewquestion?
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The Election of 1896 is seen as a key moment in American political history.A. How did the Democratic and Republican parties
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. Use this excerpt from a speech delivered by a German immigrant in 1917 to answer the question:“In your native land and mine,
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What was the purpose of a poll tax?A. to prevent African Americans from voting in elections B. to keep Republican governments
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Which populist policies were eventually successful and which were not? Mark each policy as a success or a failure.government
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How did African Americans in the post-Civil War era respond to the hostile environment of the South?A. They confiscated land on
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Why were nativists hostile to immigrants?A. They believed that immigrants were loyal to their home countries. B. They were
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Why are rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere harmful?A. Carbon dioxide harms plant life B. Carbon dioxide blocks the
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Why is important to recycle and re-use metals/mineralsA. metals/minerals are renewable resources that we use huge amounts of B.
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What is natural gas not used for used for?A. producing electricity B. Energy production C. Powering Steam turbines
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Why is land reclamation after mining important?A. it adds dangerous materials and chemicals to the environment B. it brings back
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What are conflict metals?A. Rock bands having an argument B. 3rd world countries that are sharing their resources C. People or
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Why is mining dangerousA. Increases Freshwater and aquatic organisms B. Causes new plants and animals to move INTO the area C.
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Wegener found 4 pieces of evidence to prove his theory of continental drift. Which of these is NOT part of his theory?A. Jigsaw
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Scientists can prove an absolute age of some rocks by using the time that isotopes take to break down. What is this calledA.
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How is Earth's geologic time scale broken down into different periods?A. Based on evolutionary trees and changes in species B.
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How did Wegener use plant and animal fossils to prove continental drift?A. the plants and animals were taken to new continents
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