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What is a central idea in this passage?

A
Trujillo was a dictator whose cruelty knew no bounds.
B
Trujillo was extremely concerned about his appearance.
C
Trujillo dressed in a manner that was typical for the tropics.
D
Trujillo was revered in the author’s family and seen as a hero.
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Which quotation from the passage supports the central idea that Trujillo worried about his appearance?

A
“built-in heels that added inches to his height”
B
“I cared too much about . . . appearance”
C
“short-sleeved shirts worn untucked”
D
“My mother could go on and on”
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Which statement correctly analyzes how the passages work together to develop a central idea?

A
Alvarez shows how Trujillo’s appearance was central to his power.
B
Alvarez shows how her mother loved Trujillo’s style and appearance.
C
Alvarez shows how Trujillo’s style of dress covered up the ugliness within.
D
Alvarez shows how Trujillo was always careful when selecting his clothing and accessories.
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What is the central idea of this passage?

A
Children should work to correct the mistakes of their parents.
B
If you try hard enough, you can free yourself from social injustice.
C
It is not easy to correct an injustice that affects an entire generation.
D
Adults must work to solve their own problems in whatever way possible.
5

Which evidence from the text best supports the central idea that the lasting effects of injustice are not easy to correct?

A
“a national liberation proclamation”
B
“the execution was an external event”
C
“The First Amendment right to free speech”
D
“still living in the dictatorship inside their own heads”
6

Which statement correctly analyzes how the passages work together to develop a central idea?

A
Alvarez shows how her parents finally voiced the injustices of their generation.
B
Alvarez shows how she was able to finally speak for her parents’ generation.
C
Alvarez shows how most people learn to speak up for themselves over time.
D
Alvarez shows that her parents thought it was better to never speak of social injustice.
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What is a central idea in this passage?

A
Trujillo was a dictator whose cruelty knew no bounds.
B
Trujillo was extremely concerned about his appearance.
C
Trujillo dressed in a manner that was typical for the tropics.
D
Trujillo was revered in the author’s family and seen as a hero.
8

Which quotation from the passage supports the central idea that Trujillo worried about his appearance?

A
“built-in heels that added inches to his height”
B
“I cared too much about . . . appearance”
C
“short-sleeved shirts worn untucked”
D
“My mother could go on and on”
9

Which statement correctly analyzes how the passages work together to develop a central idea?

A
Alvarez shows how Trujillo’s appearance was central to his power.
B
Alvarez shows how her mother loved Trujillo’s style and appearance.
C
Alvarez shows how Trujillo’s style of dress covered up the ugliness within.
D
Alvarez shows how Trujillo was always careful when selecting his clothing and accessories.
10

What is the central idea of this passage?

A
Children should work to correct the mistakes of their parents.
B
If you try hard enough, you can free yourself from social injustice.
C
It is not easy to correct an injustice that affects an entire generation.
D
Adults must work to solve their own problems in whatever way possible.
11

Which evidence from the text best supports the central idea that the lasting effects of injustice are not easy to correct?

A
“a national liberation proclamation”
B
“the execution was an external event”
C
“The First Amendment right to free speech”
D
“still living in the dictatorship inside their own heads”
12

Which statement correctly analyzes how the passages work together to develop a central idea?

A
Alvarez shows how her parents finally voiced the injustices of their generation.
B
Alvarez shows how she was able to finally speak for her parents’ generation.
C
Alvarez shows how most people learn to speak up for themselves over time.
D
Alvarez shows that her parents thought it was better to never speak of social injustice.

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