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- 1. Multiple ChoiceTali is researching former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and she finds the following website:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/franklindroosevelt
Has Tali most likely found a credible source for her research?yes because this site is authored by a trustworthy sourceyes because this site focuses on the appropriate subjectno because websites are never trustworthyno because the site does not have specific authors - 2. Multiple ChoiceRead the sentence below about the Chicago fire of 1871.
Many people tried very hard to save the building of the Chicago Tribune.
Which revision is the best example of adding concrete detail?Many people tried very hard for a very long time to save the Chicago Tribune building during the fireIn an attempt to save the Chicago Tribune building, men stayed on the roof for as long as possible during the fire.In an attempt to save the Chicago Tribune building, men stayed on the roof for as long as possible during the fire, keeping it wet and stamping out cinders.Many people kept the roof of the building wet and stamped out cinders, trying to stop it from being enveloped in flames as the fire spread very quickly. - 3. Multiple ChoiceRead the sentence below about the Chicago fire of 1871.
The city of Chicago was restored quickly after the fire.
Which revision is the best example of adding concrete detail?The city of Chicago was restored after the fire of 1871, as many structures were rebuilt at a rapid pace.Almost 2,000 wood and brick buildings were rebuilt some time after the fire with the help of the residents of Chicago.Following the Chicago fire, people worked extremely hard to rebuild as quickly as possible, and they were successful.Almost 2,000 wood-frame buildings and 500 brick structures were near completion by the end of 1871, after the Chicago fire. - 4. Multiple ChoiceSantana is writing an essay on the Chicago fire of 1871, and her thesis statement is below.
As the fire spread, residents panicked and fled, but during the chaos, true everyday heroes emerged.
Which detail from Jim Murphy’s The Great Fire best supports this thesis?“White's escape took him four miles outside of the city to an unoccupied cottage his brother owned.”One of the first business structures up and open was William Kerfoot's real estate office.”“Claire and her family continued down the street when ‘a short, rough man grabbed at my bundle [but I] would not let it go.’”“It did come under my notice that some cartmen worked for whatever the sufferers felt able to pay, and one I knew worked with alacrity for nothing.” - 5. Multiple ChoiceRead this excerpt from Eighty Years and More: Reminiscences, 1815-1897.
"My father," I replied, "prefers boys; he wishes I was one, and I intend to be as near like one as possible. I am going to ride on horseback and study Greek. Will you give me a Greek lesson now, doctor? I want to begin at once."
Which best describes expectations for boys during Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s lifetime?Boys were expected to do well in school and not to be physically active.Boys were expected to be physically active and did not attend school.Boys were expected to do well in school, and girls were expected to ride horses.Boys were expected to be physically active and do well in school. - 6. Multiple ChoiceRead the excerpt from Eighty Years and More: Reminiscences, 1815-1897.
How well I remember my joy in receiving that prize. There was no sentiment of ambition, rivalry, or triumph over my companions, nor feeling of satisfaction in receiving this honor in the presence of those assembled on the day of the exhibition. One thought alone filled my mind.
"Now," said I, "my father will be satisfied with me."
Based on the excerpt, which question would best help the reader understand Stanton’s view of her achievement?Who was Stanton’s rival at the academy?How did Stanton win a prize?Whose opinion matters to Stanton?Why was Stanton offered a prize? - 7. Multiple ChoiceIn the poem "Barbara Frietchie,” which words from the poem show that the day is coming to an end?early fallof noonmornsunset light
- 8. Multiple ChoiceRead the excerpt from the poem "Barbara Frietchie.”
In her attic window the staff she set,
To show that one heart was loyal yet.
Up the street came the rebel tread,
Stonewall Jackson riding ahead.
Which best describes the rhyming couplets in this excerpt?The first focuses on Barbara's actions and the second on Jackson's.Both focus on the actions of Barbara.Both focus on the actions of Jackson.The first focuses on Jackson's actions and the second on Barbara's. - 9. Multiple ChoiceThe reason for writing a text is calledthe author's purposethe central ideathe big ideathe explicit evidence
- 10. Multiple ChoiceRead the excerpt from "Paul Revere's Ride.”It was one by the village clock,
When he galloped into Lexington.
Which word is a verb that shows the action in this excerpt?gallopedbyintowhen - 11. Multiple ChoiceRead the excerpt from "Paul Revere's Ride.”Meanwhile, impatient to mount and ride,
Booted and spurred, with a heavy stride
This rhyming couplet emphasizes that Revere isangry that he has not seen the signal from the church.excited about the adventure on which he is embarking.prepared and ready to begin his journey on horseback.unsure about when he should begin his journey. - 12. Multiple ChoiceRead the excerpt from the poem "Barbara Frietchie.”
All day long through Frederick street
Sounded the tread of marching feet:
All day long that free flag tost
Over the heads of the rebel host.
Which is most likely the author's purpose in using "all day long” in two successive rhyming couplets?to help readers visualize the flagto foreshadow what will happen nextto reflect what happened in the pastto emphasize a specific time frame - 13. Multiple ChoiceMalik is researching for an essay about Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, and he found the following website:
http://www.redcross.org/about-us/history/clara-barton
Has Malik most likely found a credible source for his research?no because it is not affiliated with a specific groupyes because it was written by a dependable sourceno because only government sites are considered dependableyes because all online sources are trustworthy - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags