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1. -- ExhibitC

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Which one of the following techniques does the author rely on most to tell the story?

conversation between characters

description of the surroundings

one character’s inner thoughts

quotations from famous knights

retelling episodes from the past

2. -- ExhibitC

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When Amanda says, "I can see the handwriting on the wall . . . It’s terrifying!" (lines 16C18), what does she mean?

She knows Tom wants to leave her and Laura.

The writing on the apartment walls is threatening.

She fears for Tom’s safety.

Laura has told her she wants to get married.

She has supernatural power to predict the future.

3. -- ExhibitC

Why does Molly make “a wordless sound” (line 17)?

She is afraid of cattle.

She is excited about Ray’s proposal.

She doesn’t want to be with Ray.

Ray reminds her of her father.

She dreads Ray’s intentions.

4. -- ExhibitC

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Which of the following phrases indicates that the Bank is trying not to upset the employees?

“no evidence that the threat to the Bank staff has increased” (line 8)

“implement a Crisis Management plan” (line 10)

“required to attend a special, short security briefing” (lines 13C14)

“enhance the security of these vulnerable areas” (line 16)

“benefit from the enhanced safety and security that they will bring” (lines 24C25)

5. -- ExhibitC

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What do the details in lines 11C20 reveal about the narrator?

He is courageous.

He is a light sleeper.

He is clever.

He is stubborn.

He is honest.

6. -- ExhibitC Earlier in the story, Ray is driving a herd of cattle when a blizzard hits. He continues with the cattle drive, making decisions to protect the animals.

How does this picture of Ray fit with the picture of him revealed in this excerpt?

relies on others to provide leadership

treats animals with more respect than people

approaches problems carefully

creates problems from nothing

doesn’t use his head to solve problems

7. -- ExhibitC

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The narrator tries to appease her friend by saying, "It’s only make-believe," but her friend cries out, "No! It isn’t! You know it isn’t!" (lines 39C42).

With what are the girls wrestling?

entertain

describe

explain

teach

hurt

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What is revealed about the quality of the speaker’s love when she says, “Better by far that you should forget and smile / Than that you should remember and be sad” (lines 13C14)?

greedy

unselfish

demanding

stingy

overpowering

9. -- ExhibitC

How does the narrator excuse Theobald’s lack of interest in "the greater number" of the young ladies at Mrs. Cowey’s parties (line 31)?

kind

pretty

honest

pleasant

intelligent

10. -- ExhibitC

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What does the comparison “They were a couple that, like the slough spread out northwest behind them, flowed two ways” (lines 2C5) tell the reader about Molly and Ray?

They are slow moving.

They make decisions quickly.

They have traveled extensively.

They are opposites in many ways.

They have lived in two different countries.

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11. -- ExhibitC

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“Nature ‘wages open war against her children, and under softest touch hides treacherous claws’ ’’ (lines 61C63).

Why did Helen Keller use this quotation in her account?

to describe how nature can change from tranquil to dangerous

to show how Helen’s love of nature changed to fear

to explain that wild animals are really dangerous

to show that Helen prefers to avoid conflict

to warn that children shouldn’t explore nature alone

12. -- ExhibitC

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Fred Ingram states in his letter that his role in his children’s lives “is not as important as it could or should be” (line 22).

Based on this statement, what might the reader conclude about Fred Ingram’s beliefs about rearing children?

fathers should be directly involved in parenting children

mothers should be the more influential parent

health care providers must be supervised by parents

parents must secure the best possible education for their children

grandparents can easily assume the roles of mother or father

13. -- ExhibitC Which of the following words best describes Maggie’s attitude toward Vera by the end of this excerpt?

angry

caring

remote

indifferent

sympathetic

14. -- ExhibitC

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Which one of the following phrases best describes Emma’s character as revealed in this excerpt?

eager to please

strong-minded

playful with children

indifferent to others

careful about hurting other people’s feelings

15. -- ExhibitC

-- Exhibit -After Florence told Ma she was leaving, "The center of her mind was filled with the image

of the great, white clock at the railway station, on which the hands did not cease to move" (lines 10C13).

What was Florence thinking about after she told Ma her plans?

avoiding an argument with Gabriel

facing the danger that lay beyond the railway station

getting away on time to follow through with her plans

forgetting to pack something important

saving enough money for the trip

16. -- ExhibitC

-- Exhibit -Why did the author trade in “the microscope for a macro lens and the telescope for a telephoto” (lines 13C16)?

needed to use newer equipment in his job

was going to become a marine biologist

would need different equipment for his new job

suspected that animals would be frightened by microscopes and telescopes

had never used a microscope or telescope before

17. -- ExhibitC

Why does Mr. Jessup include the phrase “Where the pines meet the palms” (line 12) and put it in quotation marks?

describe their place in history

discourage developers

identify their sports teams’ mascots

highlight the town’s beauty

provide directions for tourists

18. -- ExhibitC

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What did the narrator and his friends like to pretend they were doing when they were out in

the woods?

filming

working

studying

exploring

exercising

19. -- ExhibitC

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What is the effect of the word “gallop” (line 15) to describe the way most cats react to storms?

the rapid, negative reaction of most cats to rainstorms

the connection between horses and cats

a cat’s natural joy in walking in the rain

the cat’s deep attachment to its home

the gracefulness and poise of cats

20. -- ExhibitC

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In lines 23C25, the author states that Makeba "helped popularize ‘African jazz,’ a melding of jazz with traditional African folk music."

What did Makeba do with the two different kinds of music?

fixed them

blended them

explained each

separated them

painted each separately

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21. -- ExhibitC

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only three years old

accepting new clients

using employee referrals

offering a reward for referrals

competing with other local businesses

22. -- ExhibitC

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The narrator obviously has a clever argument prepared to answer the objections of his audience to the idea of a bull climbing a tree.

What technique does the narrator use in his argument (lines 54C60)?

offers scientific proof

quotes statistics

provides witnesses

gives examples from personal experience

accuses his listeners of narrow-mindedness

23. -- ExhibitC

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Gerry Ellis was originally studying to become a “marine biologist” (line 2).

What is a marine biologist?

serves in the army

works for the government

assists photographers

studies underwater life

lives on a ship

24. -- ExhibitC

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If the author were to rewrite this excerpt for television, his writing would be most suited to what kind of TV show?

game show

sports event

situation comedy

documentary

mystery series

25. -- ExhibitC

The author describes Ma with words like "sharply" (line 15), "wary" (line 21), and "watched" (line 42).

What do these words emphasize about Ma?

She is in bad health.

She is a strong, calculating mother.

She is indifferent to her children’s decisions.

She loves her son but hates her daughter.

She is desperate for attention.

26. -- ExhibitC

What is Mr. Knightley indicating when he responds, "I do not absolutely know it, but I can guess" (lines 47C49)?

has true knowledge of the actual events

wishes Emma had controlled the discussion

dismisses Emma’s comments as opinionated

realizes that secondhand information is not reliable

has reached a conclusion based on some incomplete information

27. -- ExhibitC

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What character trait of the speaker is revealed in line 12, "Down in the flood of remembrance, I weep like a child for the past"?

nostalgic about his childhood memories

fearful of the musician

frustrated with the music

loyal to his brothers and sisters

fearless of the future

28. -- ExhibitC

Based on Haldar’s character as revealed in this excerpt, what is he probably like as a father?

self-critical

well-intentioned

judgmental

indifferent

playful

29. Helen Christen, the Human Resources Manager, is relatively new at her job and has already implemented several new policies to support employees, such as child-care leave and GED classes.

How might this additional information affect how employees receive this memo?

encouraging employees to criticize policy

asking employees to create a problem

providing an additional support for employees

making an already challenging situation far more difficult

penalizing employees who refuse to participate in the new program

30. -- ExhibitC

Based on Vera’s reaction to Maggie and what the reader can guess about Maggie from her last words in this excerpt, what isMaggie’s goal?

to move away

to marry Haldar

to become a fisherman

to develop new job skills

to build a new life for herself

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31. -- ExhibitC

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What is suggested about Engel’s attitude toward coyotes by his statement, "I began to marvel at these uninvited guests.

Why, I wondered, is the coyote so successful, despite persistent attempts by people to eradicate it" (lines 63C67)?

confusion

anger

fascination

fear

annoyance

32. Exhibit:

Which common saying could be supported by this poem?

Better safe than sorry.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Love endures.

It is easy to be brave from a distance.

You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

33. -- ExhibitC

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Last year, Stateport suffered through a major hurricane that destroyed many homes and businesses and evacuated would-be vacationers.

How does this information affect how the reader might view this letter?

ignoring the town’s destruction

running for political office

anxious to have tourists come back

worried about the sewer system

moving out of Stateport to a safer location

34. -- ExhibitC

Why are the opinions of Ted Fraser and David Pelly presented in this excerpt?

to give authority to the view that Annaqtuusi’s work is important

to show that the author knows many important people

to present two opposing views on the subject

to add humor to an otherwise serious article

to make more people want to buy Inuit artworks

35. -- ExhibitC

How can someone “taste and smell the stars” (line 9)?

studying astronomy

living by society’s rules

ignoring the needs of others

reaching out for all life has to offer

viewing both old and new movies

36. Which statement reveals the encouraging tone the Human Resources Manager wants to convey?

"We have been trying, with little success, to hire a number of new people" (line 6)

"Unfortunately, other companies in our area are trying to do the same thing" (line 7)

"having a difficult time finding enough qualified people" (line 8)

"Effective immediately, we are implementing a new reward system" (line 13)

"Since the person must successfully complete 90 days of employment" (line 21)

37. -- ExhibitC

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What important information about John, Granny’s husband, is implied but never stated?

John

lives in another county

drives home eighty miles on the weekends

is younger than Granny

never loved his children

died many years ago

38. -- ExhibitC

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Which of the following is true of Annaqtuusi’s drawings?

They show a strong concern for survival.

They stress the loneliness of Inuit life.

They picture the cruelty of the Inuit to animals.

They suggest the damage done by guns and snowmobiles.

They show a great affection for the Inuit society.

39. -- ExhibitC

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What does the speaker of the poem associate with singing and the sounds of a piano?

happy marriage

old friendship

lost childhood

new estrangement

burning desire

40. -- ExhibitC

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Based on the information in lines 2C9, what do Granny’s children think of her?

wise enough to give them guidance

too concerned about housekeeping

silly about her memories of John

glad to have the children grown

full of crazy notions

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41. Exhibit:

How does the speaker seem to feel about the prospect of her own death?

unprepared

terrified

angry

calm

frustrated

42. -- ExhibitC

Because of this experience with Minnie Foster, Mrs. Hale will likely, in the future, be more aware of which one of the following?

the troubles of her neighbors

the loneliness of her own life

the needs of her children

the importance of sewing and chores

the crimes committed nearby

43. -- ExhibitC

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Which employee action might help newly hired people "succeed in their new jobs" (lines 24C25)?

answering questions

sharing office gossip

increasing work loads

encouraging tardiness

supporting the office charity

44. Exhibit:

Where are the fish the speaker is describing?

in a tank

on a farm

in the ocean

in a friend’s home

on a fisherman’s hook

45. -- ExhibitC

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This company is having trouble finding "enough qualified people" (line 8).

What is implied by this statement?

selective about who it hires

advertising in local newspapers

offering poor wages and benefits

interested only in college graduates

promoting people from within the company

46. -- ExhibitC

-- Exhibit -What is Ray telling Molly about the country surrounding them when he says, “We’re never goin’ to have another chance like this” (lines 61C62)?

Land will become more expensive as people move in.

Farmers will soon force the ranchers out of business.

The railroad is going to destroy the land.

They are too young to handle the responsibility of a ranch.

Lack of money may force them to become ranchers instead of farmers.

47. -- ExhibitC

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Based on the narrator’s character as revealed in the excerpt, what would she most likely do if Tante Atie became ill?

fear for her daughter’s health

avoid the responsibility

seek a nursing home

hire a home nurse

nurse her back to health

48. -- ExhibitC

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Based on Rozin’s character as revealed in this excerpt, if Rozin has to tell her daughters that she is leaving the family for a while, how would she probably do it?

quickly and brutally

gaily and lightheartedly

carefully and sensitively

thoughtlessly and flippantly

indifferently and unsympathetically

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The poem opens with a question that it never answers directly. Several possible answers are supplied, but these are also questions.

What effect do all these questions create?

anger

boredom

confusion

amusement

deep thought

50. -- ExhibitC

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What does Mr. Jessup mean when he says, “There are protected ocean areas for sailing, fishing, and water skiing” (lines 25C26)?

where lessons are available

that attracts professional athletes

only for children

set aside for these activities

with plenty of beachfront

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51. -- ExhibitC

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What quality does Diana show consistently throughout the excerpt?

longing

confusion

insincerity

determination

competitiveness

52. -- ExhibitC

Why did Charles Greenlund first write to Ross T. Jessup?

He is looking for a job.

He wants to invest in a high-rise hotel.

He is doing historical research on the Civil War.

He wants to attend college in Stateport.

His family might vacation in Stateport.

53. -- ExhibitC Although Don Quixote is a somewhat comic figure, he is nevertheless characterized as a man who is devoted to duty and faithful to his sworn cause of helping others. Given this background information and the excerpt, why might readers be deeply moved by the character of Don Quixote?

patient and tolerant

sure of his goals

a thoughtful friend

timid and shy

mysterious and clever

54. -- ExhibitC

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Which character trait does Rose’s decision about her future indicate?

independence

sense of humor

kindness

capacity to love

spontaneity

55. Exhibit:

remembered when she is gone

held by the hand

permitted to plan her own life

allowed to practice her religion

free of darkness and corruption

56. Exhibit:

The fish "have no pathway where they go" (line 5) because they are swimming in water.

How does the speaker seem to feel about this situation?

natural

pathetic

intelligent

backward

dangerous

57. -- ExhibitC If Sancho Panza were working in a contemporary office setting, how might he respond to a boss who made a mistake?

confront his boss and resign immediately

criticize the boss to others

speak his mind but remain loyal

smile but say nothing

enlist the help of others to correct his boss

58. -- ExhibitC

In lines 20C25 Ichabod appears very anxious about his appearance. Who is he trying to impress?

his students

his employer

his friends

his students’ parents

his lady friend

59. -- ExhibitC

When might Grandmother feel that it is important to give a grandchild advice like this?

debating a political topic

refusing to try new things

choosing right over wrong

playing on a baseball team

learning to operate a computer

60. -- ExhibitC

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To be funny, the narrator exaggerates the truth.

Which of the following is an example of an exaggeration?

Some people need glasses to read.

It is harder for older people to climb stairs.

Some people prefer to stay at home at night.

The narrator has difficulty hearing people read aloud.

Revolving doors revolve much faster than they used to.

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61. -- ExhibitC

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Based on the information in this excerpt, what opportunity do ten-year-olds value?

take class field trips

escape from the adult world

participate in competitive games

discover future job opportunities

accept after-school responsibilities

62. -- ExhibitC

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Granny’s name is "Weatherall"Based on the information about her in the excerpt, why is this a good name for her?

found the best memories to keep her happy

discovered how to help her children

come through a challenging life successfully

spent long hours working outdoors

used the weather to plant her gardens

63. -- ExhibitC

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This excerpt is from an essay titled, “A Lovely Sort of Lower Purpose.” Based on the title and the example described in this excerpt, what is a “lower purpose”?

profit

discipline

necessity

instruction

enjoyment

64. -- ExhibitC

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What is Gerry Ellis’s latest project, Wild Orphans?

a book about environmental pollution

a multimedia project to sell advertising

a project aimed at promoting conservation

an information booklet on great apes

a series of pictures of orphaned children

65. -- ExhibitC

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In lines 38C46, Maud Martha reacts to her decision to release the mouse.

What do her thoughts reveal about her feelings?

She had power and used it wisely.

She can never admit her weakness to anyone.

She can use her newfound knowledge to trap more mice.

The consequences of life and death are unimportant.

She has the right to choose life or death for all living things.

66. Exhibit:

What emotion do the people share with the fish when they are "peering, peering there" (line 10)?

happiness

loneliness

curiosity

distress

anxiety

67. -- ExhibitC

Why does the author use the phrase “Satan’s own land” (lines 24C25)?

to indicate that only evil men were property owners

to suggest the Imperial Valley was full of devil worshippers

to highlight the intensity of the heat in the Imperial Valley

to illustrate that apricots ripen in hot weather

to explain that Manuel preferred picking fruit up North

68. -- ExhibitC

When Florence announces that she is leaving for New York, both Gabriel and Ma react negatively but for different reasons.

What does Gabriel imply about his reason when he says, "you going to walk off and leave your motherCjust like that?" (lines 59C61)?

He is happy that Florence is leaving.

He doubts that Florence will really leave.

He is proud of Florence’s sense of independence.

He feels that Florence has some obligation to Ma.

He believes that Florence is sneaking away with a boyfriend.

69. -- ExhibitC

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What is the narrator’s purpose in this excerpt?

to create sympathy for Dame Van Winkle’s problem

to illustrate the hardships of life in Colonial America

to describe Rip’s relationship with his dog

to justify Rip’s avoidance of hard work

to describe the sort of life Rip led

70. -- ExhibitC

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Later in the story, Rip wakes up from a twenty-year nap and returns to the village. On the basis of the information in this excerpt, what will probably be his greatest hope?

His wife will be waiting for him to return.

He will have grandchildren to play with.

He will be able to find a job.

Dame Van Winkle will have changed.

His old neighbors will not recognize him.