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  • Which graphic would best help the reader understand the description “Intro to Kendo: Japanese Fencing”?

    a chart of different martial arts
    a map of Hilltop Manor
    a picture of a Kendo match
    a map of Japan


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  • “Henna paint, made from crushed leaves, may be used to create impermanent, tattoo-like body art. Henna tattoos last for ten to fifteen days and will then naturally begin to fade.” What does the prefix im- mean in the word impermanent?

    strongly
    into
    between
    not


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  • Which class is likely to be one of the additional classes mentioned at the end of the passage?

    Making Bread for Adults
    Intro to Rock Climbing
    Writing a Research Paper
    The Basics of Mathematics


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  • How does the setting of this passage influence the narrator’s decisions?

    The cool morning weather makes her shut the door quickly.
    The storm makes her play with the cat rather than read.
    The weather makes her willing to let the cat into her house.
    The dark night makes her eager to look for the cat’s owner.


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  • “He took my dismissal as encouragement, replying with a little meow that sounded like, ‘I thought you would never ask.’ My heart softened. The poor little guy was soaked.” When the narrator says, “My heart softened,” it means that she begins to feel

    impatient.
    worried
    sympathetic.
    excited.


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  • Why does the narrator feel “oddly sad” when she wakes up?

    She has slept restlessly because of the cat.
    She is unexpectedly reluctant for the cat to leave.
    She is disappointed that the weather is still cold and rainy.
    She thinks about how heartbroken the cat’s owner must be.


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  • Which definition describes the character of the narrator? flat—has only one outstanding characteristic dynamic—undergoes a change in the story round—is complex and multidimensional static—does not change during the story

    flat
    dynamic
    round
    static


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  • Which statement best states the theme of this passage?

    New friendships can occur when least expected.
    First impressions can be misleading.
    Unexpected events can be upsetting.
    Unwanted experiences can lead to major conflict.


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  • The author most likely wrote this passage to

    convince people that war can sometimes bring out noble qualities.
    inform the reader about a notable person in United States history.
    persuade the reader to become involved with fighting social injustice.
    captivate people with an exciting story about the civil rights movement.


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  • When the author says in paragraph 6 that Eleanor Roosevelt “plunged into what was to become a lifetime of public service” during World War I, she suggests that Eleanor Roosevelt began her volunteer work with

    shyness and reluctance.
    seriousness and dedication.
    strong encouragement from her family.
    intent to help the career of her husband.


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  • Throughout the passage, the author implies that Eleanor Roosevelt’s greatest strength was her

    determination to overcome her extreme shyness.
    willingness to work toward solving social problems.
    ability to gain the support of high-ranking politicians
    concern for her husband during his illness and recovery.


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  • How does the author show that the Depression affected Eleanor Roosevelt’s involvement in social issues?

    by describing how she responded to people asking for help with their problems
    by explaining that her husband needed help to keep his promises to the public
    by indicating that she was worried about her husband’s success in office
    by emphasizing how people around the world honored and respected her


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  • Which event finally caused Eleanor Roosevelt to begin speaking out on public issues?

    Franklin’s sudden illness from polio
    Franklin’s election to the presidency
    the country’s entrance into World War II
    the country’s economic problems during the Depression


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  • “American statesman Adlai Stevenson said that Eleanor Roosevelt ‘would rather light a candle than curse the darkness.’ ” What did Stevenson mean by this statement?

    She brightened her surroundings with her presence.
    She preferred to visit places that had plenty of light.
    She tried to correct injustice instead of voicing complaints.
    She encouraged people to conserve electricity.


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  • With which of these statements would the author most likely agree?

    People avoid helping others unless they receive help first.
    Social injustice has been eliminated in most places today.
    Tragic circumstances can sometimes result in personal growth.
    Physical weakness is viewed as an obstacle to effective leadership.


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