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American Roots: From Native Traditions to the American Revolution — Test Answers

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Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

A
In 2008, Barack Obama was elected, and he was inaugurated in 2009.
B
Inaugurated in 2009, Barack Obama had won the presidential election in 2008.
C
Barack Obama won the presidential election in 2008 and was inaugurated in 2009.
D
Barack Obama, who won the presidential election in 2008 and was inaugurated in 2009.
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Read the first two sentences of Mina’s personal narrative, “My First Tryout.” Student Work When I was in ninth grade, I _______ out for the lacrosse team, even though I had never played before. My older sister had been a star goalie when she was my age, and I _______ to follow in her footsteps. Fill in the blanks in order.

A
try . . . . wanted
B
tried . . . . wanted
C
try . . . . want
D
tried . . . . want
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Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

A
Marina has very strong basketball skills.
B
Marina, an excellent basketball player.
C
Marina, a great basketball player, scored 26 points today.
D
Marina is a fast runner and a skilled basketball player.
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Paine most likely wrote The Crisis, Number IV in order to

A
prepare readers for the difficulty of the days that lay ahead.
B
show readers the proper qualities a general should have.
C
convince readers of the destructiveness of the British army.
D
make readers concerned and nervous about their future.
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Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

A
Malia noted, “my class traveled to Barcelona to study architecture.”
B
Malia noted, “My class traveled to Barcelona to study architecture.”
C
Malia Noted, “my class traveled to Barcelona to study architecture.”
D
Malia Noted, “My class traveled to Barcelona to study architecture.”
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Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

A
“Coach wants me to organize the team dinner,” Said Derrick.
B
“Coach wants me to organize the team dinner,” said Derrick.
C
“Coach wants me to organize the team dinner,” said derrick.
D
“coach wants me to organize the team dinner,” said Derrick.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film, “focuses on a similar subject,” to a book we are going to read.
B
Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film “Focuses on a similar subject” to a book we are going to read.
C
Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film “focuses on a similar subject,” to a book we are going to read.
D
Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film, “Focuses on a similar subject” to a book we are going to read.
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Which best describes the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?

A
The king has treated all colonists unfairly in many ways.
B
The colonies are no longer loyal to Britain’s tyrannical rule.
C
The king has failed to protect the basic rights of White male colonists.
D
White male colonists have certain rights that can never be taken away.
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Which is the best example of a vivid sensory detail?

A
“Once it chanced that I stood”
B
“If it had lasted longer”
C
“which, for a short while”
D
“It was a lake of rainbow light”
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Why is "The Origin of the Robin" considered a creation myth?

A
It describes an ancient ritual that had unexpected results.
B
It illustrates Iroquois views on honor and loyalty.
C
It is about a boy who changes into a robin.
D
It explains how the first robin came into existence.
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What does "The Origin of the Robin" suggest about Ojibwa views of the parent-child relationship?

A
It suggests that parents’ words were held in very high regard.
B
It suggests that parents were encouraged to allow their children liberty.
C
It suggests that children were encouraged to disagree with parents if necessary.
D
It suggests that parents preferred that their children be independent.
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Read this excerpt from "The Origin of the Robin." His father visited him regularly every morning, to encourage him to perseverance, describing at length the honor and renown that would attend him through life if he accomplished the full term prescribed. According to this excerpt, which best describes the father’s hope for his son?

A
that he will be clever and cunning
B
that he will be physically strong
C
that he will be revered and respected
D
that he will be smarter than all others
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Based on "The Origin of the Robin," which statement best illustrates the Ojibwa view on an individual's growth and change?

A
Growth and change are usually predictable.
B
Growth and change occur spontaneously.
C
Growth and change occur as a result of conflict.
D
Growth and change are decided by the gods.
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How are the speakers’ senses of self-esteem similar in "A Thought on the Inestimable Blessing of Reason" and "Deliverance From Another Sore Fit"?

A
In both poems, the speakers consider themselves insignificant.
B
In both poems, the speakers express great doubt as to their abilities.
C
In both poems, the speakers express humility before a larger and greater force.
D
In both poems, the speakers express a great deal of pride.
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Which statement best describes the rhyme scheme of "A Thought on the Inestimable Blessing of Reason"?

A
There are two stanzas with the rhyme scheme ABAB throughout.
B
There is an absence of a clear rhyme scheme.
C
There is a series of consecutive rhyming couplets.
D
There are two stanzas with the rhyme scheme ABCB throughout.
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Which statement best describes the ways that the speakers in "A Thought on the Inestimable Blessing of Reason" and "Deliverance From Another Sore Fit" achieve contentment?

A
In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through spiritual cleanliness, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through development of faith.
B
In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through rational thought, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through religious faith.
C
In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through steady contemplation, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through prayer and solitude.
D
In “A Thought . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment by acquiring knowledge, while in “Deliverance . . .,” the speaker achieves contentment through religious activities.
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Read the stanza from “Deliverance From Another Sore Fit.” “Thou knowest the sorrows that I felt; My plaints and groans were heard of Thee, And how in sweat I seemed to melt Thou help'st and Thou regardest me.” What does the word regardest suggest about the speaker’s attitude toward God?

A
The speaker thinks of God as a closest friend.
B
The speaker believes God will end all suffering.
C
The speaker considers God to be largely unknowable.
D
The speaker feels watched attentively by God.
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What is the most logical way to sequence these sentences to create a logical narrative?

A
sentence 3, sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 2
B
sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 2, sentence 3
C
sentence 4, sentence 3, sentence 2, sentence 1
D
sentence 2, sentence 1, sentence 4, sentence 3
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Which sentence in the paragraph is structured differently than the others?

A
sentence 1
B
sentence 2
C
sentence 3
D
sentence 4
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Read the quotation from The Crisis, Number IV . “It is not a field of a few acres of ground, but a cause, that we are defending, and whether we defeat the enemy in one battle, or by degrees, the consequences will be the same.” Which phrase best describes the “cause” that Paine refers to?

A
freedom from an oppressive government
B
the strength to start a rebellion
C
gaining control over more land
D
fair treatment from the king

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