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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which statement best identifies the central idea of the text?
The twentieth century witnessed numerous tragedies, outweighing the few instances of peace and eclipsing any hope for future change.
During World War II, the U.S. was the driving force behind freeing victims of the Holocaust and promoting peace.
The Holocaust could have been prevented if the world had the means to identify the warning signs of ethnic cleansing.
The Holocaust exemplifies the consequences of how apathy towards human suffering can cause tragedy.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is false about Elie Wiesel?
He was a holocaust survivor.
He lost his father, mother, and younger sister.
He wrote Night.
He did not escape the Holocaust.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Elie Wiesel believe indifference is the most dangerous emotion?because it creates prejudice and hatredbecause it allows suffering to continuebecause it is the root of all violencebecause it cannot be completely destroyed
- 4. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Wiesel, anger is better than indifference for all of the following reasons EXCEPT. . .Anger causes us to take a stand.Anger is less dangerous.Anger is more creative.Anger allows us to have a voice.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following could be used to describe Wiesel's tone EXCEPT. . .reminisinentcompassionatewhimsicalreverent
- 6. Multiple ChoiceNear the end of the speech, Wiesel describes the children affected by war. Which appeal is being utilized?pathoslogosethosnone of the above
- 7. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following statements could describe Wiesel's purpose EXCEPT. . .To encourage us to take a stand against genocide.To warn us of the dangers of apathy.To criticize the Clintons for their indifference.To bear witness about crimes against humanity.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe intended audience of "Perils of Indifference" can best be described as. . .the people gathered in the East Room of the White Housebystandersthe Natzisleaders
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