AnswersIA-English Language Arts 11 BThe True Story behind Trifles

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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s Executive Order No. 9066.. . . I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of War, and the Military Commanders whom he may from time to time designate, whenever he or any designated Commander deems such action necessary or desirable, to prescribe military areas in such places and of such extent as he or the appropriate Military Commander may determine, from which any or all persons may be excluded, and with respect to which, the right of any person to enter, remain in, or leave shall be subject to whatever restrictions the Secretary of War or the appropriate Military Commander may impose in his discretion.By giving military commanders the authority to determine when, where, and how long a person needs to be detained, President Roosevelt is assuming

A
the internment of American citizens will be difficult to justify.
B
very few Japanese Americans will actually need to be interned.
C
Japanese Americans pose a serious threat against US security.
D
all the commanders will move forward fairly and with sound judgment.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s Executive Order No. 9066.I hereby further authorize and direct all Executive Departments, independent establishments and other Federal Agencies, to assist the Secretary of War or the said Military Commanders in carrying out this Executive Order, including the furnishing of medical aid, hospitalization, food, clothing, transportation, use of land, shelter, and other supplies, equipment, utilities, facilities, and services.Which of the following best describes the tone Roosevelt uses in the excerpt?

A
commanding
B
condescending
C
hopeful
D
subjective
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What theme is addressed in Okita’s poem "In Response to Executive Order 9066"?

D
During World War II, Japanese Americans were not the enemy.
F
For legitimate security measures, the US had to intern Japanese Americans.
J
Japanese Americans posed a serious risk to the security of the country.
J
Japanese Americans were extremely angered by their forced internment.
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Whereas the successful prosecution of the war requires every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage to national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities. . . .

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Whereas the prosecution of the war requires protective measures against espionage and against sabotage to national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities. . . .
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Whereas the successful prosecution of the war requires every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage from our enemies to national-defense and military materials. . . .
W
Whereas the successful prosecution of the war requires necessary protection against dangerous Japanese spies and against their sabotage to vulnerable national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities. . . .
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Whereas winning the war requires much protection against espionage and against sabotage to national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities. . . .
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What is a theme in Dwight Okita’s poem "In Response to Executive Order 9066"?

A
Executive Order 9066 unfairly targeted Japanese Americans.
B
President Roosevelt was a wise and careful decision maker.
C
Many Japanese Americans were undercover spies for the enemy.
D
The US had to intern Japanese Americans to secure domestic borders.
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Read the excerpt from "In Response to Executive Order 9066".Of course I’ll come. I’ve packed my galoshesand three packets of tomato seeds. Denise calls themlove apples. My father says where we’re goingthey won’t grow.The father’s comment in this stanza lends the poem a tone of

A
playfulness.
B
irony.
C
formality.
D
hopelessness.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt's Executive Order No. 9066.I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of War . . . whenever he or any designated Commander deems such action necessary or desirable, to prescribe military areas in such places and of such extent as he or the appropriate Military Commander may determine, from which any or all persons may be excluded, and with respect to which, the right of any person to enter, remain in, or leave shall be subject to whatever restrictions the Secretary of War or the appropriate Military Commander may impose in his discretion. Which words from the excerpt best support the official nature of the document?

A
“authorize” and “impose”
B
“necessary” and “desirable”
C
“appropriate” and “whatever”
D
“right” and “person”
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s Executive Order No. 9066.Whereas the successful prosecution of the war requires every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage to national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities as defined in Section 4, Act of April 20, 1918, 40 Stat. 533, as amended by the Act of November 30, 1940, 54 Stat. 1220, and the Act of August 21, 1941, 55 Stat. 655 (U.S.C., Title 50, Sec. 104). What assumption is Roosevelt making in this paragraph?

A
The US is under threat of espionage and sabotage.
B
Japanese Americans pose a threat to national security.
C
Acts of espionage are most likely already happening.
D
Sabotage of national-defense premises have occurred.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt's Executive Order No. 9066.Whereas the successful prosecution of the war requires every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage to national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities as defined in Section 4, Act of April 20, 1918, 40 Stat. 533, as amended by the Act of November 30, 1940, 54 Stat. 1220, and the Act of August 21, 1941, 55 Stat. 655 (U.S.C., Title 50, Sec. 104).Which term best describes the tone of the paragraph?

A
formal
B
playful
C
indifferent
D
intimate
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt's Executive Order No. 9066.Whereas the successful prosecution of the war requires every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage to national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities . . . . Which word from the excerpt has a negative connotation?

A
premises
B
sabotage
C
utilities
D
defense
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt's Executive Order No. 9066.I hereby further authorize and direct all Executive Departments, independent establishments and other Federal Agencies, to assist the Secretary of War or the said Military Commanders in carrying out this Executive Order, including the furnishing of medical aid, hospitalization, food, clothing, transportation, use of land, shelter, and other supplies, equipment, utilities, facilities, and services.Which statement best describes President Roosevelt’s use of vocabulary in the excerpt?

A
Roosevelt uses loaded language to appeal to the fear and anger the American people have for the Japanese.
B
Roosevelt uses objective language to influence the American public with logic and reason.
C
Roosevelt uses objective language to emphasize his authority and garner support in the execution of the order.
D
Roosevelt uses loaded language to appeal to the emotions of the American public and to maintain their trust.
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Read the excerpt from "In Response to Executive Order 9066".I gave her a packet of tomato seedsand asked her to plant them for me, told herwhen the first tomato ripenedshe’d miss me.The narrator gives the impression that

A
she is an amateur gardener.
B
she is, in fact, guilty of espionage.
C
she is hoping the Americans win the war.
D
she will be gone for a long time.
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Read the excerpt from "In Response to Executive Order 9066".I saw Denise today in Geography class.She was sitting on the other side of the room.“You’re trying to start a war,” she said, “giving secretsaway to the Enemy. Why can’t you keep your bigmouth shut?”Which is represented within these lines?

A
imprisonment of the innocent
B
misrepresentation of foreigners
C
loss of friendship
D
death of childhood innocence
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s Executive Order No. 9066.I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of War . . . whenever he or any designated Commander deems such action necessary or desirable, to prescribe military areas in such places and of such extent as he or the appropriate Military Commander may determine, from which any or all persons may be excluded, and with respect to which, the right of any person to enter, remain in, or leave shall be subject to whatever restrictions the Secretary of War or the appropriate Military Commander may impose in his discretion. Which mode of persuasion does President Roosevelt use to appeal to his audience?

A
ethos, an appeal based on the speaker’s credibility
B
pathos, an appeal to the audience’s emotions
C
logos, an appeal to the audience’s sense of logic
D
an appeal based on emotion, logic, and the speaker’s credibility

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