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Historical and Cultural Context in “Civil Peace” Answers

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What can you most clearly determine about the story’s setting from this passage?

A
The location described in the passage is a construction zone.
B
The location described in the passage is a mountain with zinc houses.
C
The location described in the passage is a wealthy area.
D
The location described in the passage is war torn.
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He is thrifty with his money.He is protective of his money.He is generous with his money.

A
He is thrifty with his money.
B
He is protective of his money.
C
He is generous with his money.
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How does the setting affect Jonathan’s outlook on his house?

A
Jonathan is doubtful that his house will continue to stand, since the surrounding area is war torn.
B
Jonathan is grateful that his house still stands, since the surrounding area is war torn.
C
Jonathan is confused that his house still stands, given the surrounding destruction.
D
Jonathan is guilt stricken that his house still stands, given the destruction of the neighboring house.
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The area is affected by crime.The area has cruel people.The area has people in ill health.

A
The area is affected by crime.
B
The area has cruel people.
C
The area has people in ill health.
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Which sentences from "Civil Peace" contain dialect? Check all that apply.One day at the height of the war it was commandeered “for urgent military action.”He rubbed his eyes and looked again and it was still standing there before him.“You done finish?” asked the voice outside. “Make we help you small. Oya, everybody!”“Lookia my frien, no be play we come play for your house.”“My friends,” began Jonathan hoarsely. “I hear what you say and I thank you.”

A
One day at the height of the war it was commandeered “for urgent military action.”
B
He rubbed his eyes and looked again and it was still standing there before him.
C
“You done finish?” asked the voice outside. “Make we help you small. Oya, everybody!”
D
“Lookia my frien, no be play we come play for your house.”
E
“My friends,” began Jonathan hoarsely. “I hear what you say and I thank you.”
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Which statement best summarizes the message conveyed through this dialect?

A
We are good thieves who don’t want trouble. The war is over, and it is time for peace.
B
We are bad thieves looking for trouble. There will be no peace until the Civil War ends.
C
We are thieves who want to talk business about making trouble. The war will end when there is peace.
D
We are good thieves who want to stop the Civil War from happening.

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