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Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai.”In the very beginning of the world, Enkai was the only god: the guardian of rain, fertility, sun, and love. With that love, Enkai birthed three sons who became the Fathers of the three tribes. Enkai gave each tribe a gift to help them succeed in their new home. Upon the Father of the Kikuyu, Enkai bestowed a hoe to cultivate the plains. To the Father of the Kamba, Enkai gifted a bow and arrow so his people could hunt wild animals in the forests and plains. To my father, Neiterkob, the Father of the Maasai, Enkai gave a stick.

A
to show why the tribes dislike each other
B
to show why the tribes admire each other
C
to show the Maasai’s view that each tribe has a purpose
D
to show the Maasai’s view that some tribes are inferior
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Based on the prefix, the word "extricate” most likely means

A
“to rule a situation.”
B
“without interest in a situation.”
C
“to get out of a situation.”
D
“filled with interest in a situation.”
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Which sentence uses the passive voice for the main verb?

A
If we use our cell phones during class, the teacher confiscates them.
B
When they can, students slide down the banister in the science wing.
C
When we can pick our reading, mythology is most often chosen in my class.
D
If they choose to participate, students perform their poems at the poetry slam.
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A
definition
B
example
C
explanation
D
synonym
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Read the sentence.While we could never prove it, we suspected him of duplicity, so we were never able to fully trust him despite his numerous good deeds.

A
counterfeiting
B
cunning
C
determination
D
dishonesty
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Why might a writer use the passive voice? Choose three answers.

A
The writer wants to make the action livelier.
B
The writer wants to emphasize the receiver of the action.
C
The writer does not know who performed the action.
D
The writer wants to make the action more specific.
E
The writer does not think knowing who did the action is important.
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Which reason best explains why "The Beginnings of the Maasai” can be classified as a myth?

A
It has fantastic features that help to explain the reason for the Maasai’s traditions.
B
It has supernatural features that help to explain the volcanic eruption in the Maasai’s home.
C
It has supernatural features that help to explain the conflict with the Maasai’s cattle.
D
It has fantastic features that help to explain the purpose of the Maasai’s weather.
8

By studying the suffix of "fallacy,” a reader can conclude it means

A
“without being false.”
B
“someone who does something false.”
C
“the state of being false.”
D
“having the misfortune of being false.”
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Read the paragraph.After the final battle, rumor had it that a few renegades had slipped off into the forest to avoid capture. These sneaky rogues have continually eluded capture. The leaders of the empire are worried that the rebels will form a resistance movement first.

A
Then the rebels overcame the empire’s troops and take the city.
B
Then the rebels will overcome the empire’s troops and take the city.
C
Then the rebels overcome the empire’s troops and take the city.
D
Then the rebels have overcome the empire’s troops and take the city.
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What element of a myth is featured in the title "The Beginnings of the Maasai”?

A
an attempt to explain a supernatural god
B
an attempt to explain a fantastic setting
C
an attempt to explain an origin
D
an attempt to explain a conflict
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What is the first step in summarizing a plot?

A
restating central ideas and key details
B
eliminating minor or unimportant details
C
connecting ideas with logical transitions
D
identifying important words and phrases
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Which part of "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” best shows that the Maori value freedom?

A
the conflict between Tû and Tawhiri
B
the actions of Papa and Rangi
C
the motivation of the brothers
D
the resolution following Tû's wrath
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Which is the best definition of "value”?

A
a quality or idea that is considered important
B
a conclusion made on the basis of evidence
C
a story that explains how things came to be
D
a location in a story that gives the reader clues
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Read the passage from "Cruel Tribute.”Then every maiden, without looking, reached her hand into one of the vessels and drew forth a ball, and those who took the black balls were borne away to the black ship, which lay in waiting by the shore. The young men also drew lots in like manner, but when six black balls had been drawn Theseus came quickly forward and said:"Hold! Let no more balls be drawn. I will be the seventh youth to pay this tribute.”

A
Theseus sets himself up to become the ruler of Athens.
B
Theseus sets himself up to battle the Minotaur.
C
Theseus sets himself up to win Ariadne’s love.
D
Theseus sets himself up to win King Minos’s respect.
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Which phrases include sensory language? Select three answers.

A
the breeze last night
B
the softly drifting snow
C
the bumpy, twisted tree
D
the newly bought car
E
the rabbit next door
F
the scarred, stained rug

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