Creating a Museum Exhibit — Unit test Answers

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What factors affect an author’s viewpoint? Select 4 options.

A
the author’s knowledge
B
the author’s publisher
C
the author’s opinion
D
the author’s worldview
E
the author’s experience
F
the author’s illustrations
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Which line would be best to include in a summary of "Early Victorian Tea Set”?

A
British citizens should not have been so aggressive when planting tea in India.
B
Do you like to drink tea? Me, too! This chapter is about tea in Great Britain.
C
I disagree with MacGregor’s opinion that the quest for tea caused much violence worldwide.
D
MacGregor shows that the British desire for tea changed many nations around the world.
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What can be observed from this painting? Select 3 options.

A
It is a portrait of a man.
B
It was created in 1887.
C
It shows visible brush strokes.
D
It displays bold colors.
E
It is part of a large collection.
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Read the sentence.Jameson dropped and broke the cookie jar while his parents were on vacation.What is the best explanation for why the writer would revise this sentence to use passive voice?

A
The writer does not know who dropped the cookie jar.
B
The writer does not know how the cookie jar broke.
C
The writer wants to conceal the identity of the person who broke the jar.
D
The writer wants to conceal the location of the broken cookie jar.
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Read the research question about the decreasing number of honey bees in the United Sates.How many honey bee colonies have collapsed in the United States over the last decade?

A
It lacks specificity.
B
It results in a single answer.
C
It is not answerable through research.
D
It is too complex.
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Which sentence contains a split infinitive?

A
It is important to wear plenty of sunscreen at an outdoor swim meet.
B
The coach tells the swimmers how to improve their performance.
C
Parents drive to the local swim club so they can watch the competition.
D
Swimmers must be sure to completely follow all of the team guidelines.
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Consider this painting entitled Great Fish-Market by Bruegel.

Question illustration
A
the people’s enjoyment of fishing as a pastime
B
the people’s reliance on the sea as an industry
C
the people’s varied professional roles
D
the people’s family customs
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Read the poem entitled "The Poison Tree" by William Blake.I was angry with my friend:I told my wrath, my wrath did end.I was angry with my foe:I told it not, my wrath did grow.And I watered it in fearsNight and morning with my tears,And I sunned it with smilesAnd with soft deceitful wiles.And it grew both day and night,Till it bore an apple bright,And my foe beheld it shine,And he knew that it was mine, —And into my garden stoleWhen the night had veiled the pole;In the morning, glad, I seeMy foe outstretched beneath the tree.

A
Blake uses images of plants to show nature’s bounty.
B
Blake reveals emotions being cultivated like a garden.
C
Blake presents ripe fruit to question the duration of beauty.
D
Blake explains the planting process to suggest man’s hard work.
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Which research questions would be the most effective in researching the effects of television on children? Check all that apply.

A
What are the most popular television programs among different groups of children?
B
How many hours each day does the average child spend watching television?
C
How does watching television every day impact children’s brains?
D
How do different television programs influence children’s views about society?
E
Does the majority of children prefer watching movies or television?
F
Is there a relationship between children’s physical fitness and their television viewing habits?
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Which research question would be the most effective for researching bilingual education in elementary school?

A
How many elementary school students were raised in bilingual households?
B
What languages are taught in elementary schools around the country?
C
Which language would be the most enjoyable for elementary school students to learn?
D
How does learning another language affect elementary school students’ overall academic success?
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Which sentence must be revised to eliminate the preposition at the end?

A
The museum had the throne where the king sat on.
B
This is the beach umbrella we will be sitting under.
C
I missed class, so I asked the teacher what we talked about.
D
The concert starts at two, so I told him to meet me before.
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Read the excerpt from A History of the World in 100 Objects.In 2001 the UK National Census recorded that more than 1 in 20 Londoners were of black African descent, a figure that has continued to rise in the years since. Modern British life and culture now have a strong African component. This development is merely the latest chapter in the history of relations between Africa and western Europe, and in that long and turbulent history the Benin Bronzes, as they used to be known, hold a unique place.

A
by giving an anecdote that makes the reader interested in modern British life
B
by providing a quotation that makes the reader interested in current census data
C
by presenting a series of interesting facts that make the reader curious about the significance of the Benin Bronzes
D
by providing a description of the Benin Bronzes that makes the reader interested in how they were made
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In the future, which method of communication will be considered culturally significant as a representation of the 2020s?

A
social media
B
email
C
mailed letters
D
telephone calls
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Which of these protects something someone has created, such as a piece of writing or an image?

A
paraphrasing
B
a credible source
C
a copyright
D
public domain
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When do listeners benefit from listening? Select three options.

A
when the narrator emphasizes key words
B
when they analyze text features on their own
C
when the narrator pauses for effect
D
when they reread text for clarity
E
when sound effects are used
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Tiana is researching the effects of social media on adolescents’ interpersonal relationships. Which is the most credible source on her list?

A
the biography of the founder of Twitter on a university’s website
B
a website that allows teens to connect and chat with friends
C
the American Psychological Association’s website
D
a blog in which a teenage girl shares stories about her life
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Read the sentence.A tray of fresh watermelon slices was provided by the booster club.How should the writer revise the sentence to use active voice?

A
A tray was provided by the booster club of fresh watermelon slices.
B
Slices of fresh watermelon were provided by the booster club.
C
The booster club provided a tray of fresh watermelon slices.
D
Fresh watermelon slices were provided fresh by the booster club.
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Which details from the excerpt help readers visualize the chronometer? Select 3 options.

A
“made in 1800 by Thomas Earnshaw”
B
“around the size of a large pocket watch”
C
“with a normal clock dial showing roman numerals”
D
“suspended inside a swivelling brass ring”
E
“even in an unsteady ship”
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Which sentence contains an infinitive?

A
Will you take the package to Sheila?
B
We walked to town with Grandma.
C
Please forward that photo to me.
D
It is normal to make mistakes.
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Read the excerpt from "Ship's Chronometer from HMS Beagle” and consider the accompanying photo.It was not until around 1800 that two London clockmakers managed to simplify the chronometer mechanisms so that virtually any ship – and certainly the larger ships of the Royal Navy – could carry them as routine equipment.

Question illustration
A
The artistic image emphasizes the chronometer’s intricate detail.
B
The technical image clearly demonstrates the chronometer’s mechanics.
C
The photograph depicts the popularity of the chronometer in England.
D
The photograph enhances the explanation of the updated chronometer.

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