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Dark Hauntings: "The Fall of the House of Usher" — Unit test Answers

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Which excerpt from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn contains humor?

A
Well, that night we had our show; but there warn't only about twelve people there—just enough to pay expenses.
B
And they laughed all the time, and that made the duke mad; and everybody left, anyway, before the show was over, but one boy which was asleep.
C
So next morning he got some big sheets of wrapping paper and some black paint, and drawed off some handbills, and stuck them up all over the village.
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The third night the house was crammed again—and they warn't new-comers this time, but people that was at the show the other two nights.
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In "My Heart Is Bursting," which quote most contributes to the central idea that the Kiowa tribe wishes to maintain their lifestyle and traditions?

A
The Kiowas and Comanches have not been fighting. We were away down south when we heard you were coming to see us.
B
I love the land and the buffalo and will not part with it. I want you to understand well what I say.
C
I don’t want any of the medicine lodges [schools and churches] within the country. I want the children raised as I was.
D
When I look upon you, I know you are all big chiefs. While you are in this country we go to sleep happy and are not afraid.
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Read the excerpt from "My Heart Is Bursting."You, the commissioners, have come from afar to listen to our grievances. My heart is glad and I shall hide nothing from you. I understood that you were coming down to see us. I moved away from those disposed for war, and I also came along to see you.How does Set'tainte (Satanta)’s humble tone affect the meaning of his speech?

A
It causes those who are listening to wonder what motive Set'tainte (Satanta) has for being so polite and genial.
B
It assures those who are listening that Set'tainte (Satanta) is speaking with honesty and has acted in good faith.
C
It reminds those who are listening that they should appreciate how far Set'tainte (Satanta) has traveled to meet with them.
D
It reinforces for those who are listening that Set'tainte (Satanta) is not afraid of war should he deem it necessary.
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Read the excerpt from "My Heart Is Bursting."I love to roam over the prairies. There I feel free and happy, but when we settle down we grow pale and die.Which of Set'tainte (Satanta)’s central ideas do these details most contribute to?

A
White settlers and Indigenous peoples must live in peace.
B
United States’ soldiers threaten the Kiowa tribe’s way of life.
C
It is vital to the Kiowa tribe that they maintain their lifestyle.
D
The Kiowa tribe is going to stubbornly remain on their land.
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Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs."We were taught to believe that the Great Spirit sees and hears everything, and that he never forgets; that hereafter he will give every man a spirit-home according to his deserts: if he has been a good man, he will have a good home; if he has been a bad man, he will have a bad home. What central idea of the speech is illustrated by this excerpt?

A
Man should act cautiously because the Great Spirit is not very forgiving.
B
The way a man chooses to live his life directly affects the quality of his life.
C
A man will have a much more lavish home if he is good to those around him.
D
Only those who are good to others will eventually receive a spirit-home.
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In "My Heart Is Bursting," which tactic does Set'tainte (Satanta) use to convey the central idea that the Kiowa people intend to remain on their own land?

A
Set'tainte (Satanta) deliberately avoids this idea throughout his speech.
B
Set'tainte (Satanta) issues threats about this idea throughout his speech.
C
Set'tainte (Satanta) subtly hints at this idea throughout his speech.
D
Set'tainte (Satanta) directly states this idea throughout his speech.
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Which quote from "My Heart Is Bursting" best summarizes the message of Set'tainte (Satanta)’s speech?

A
All of the land south of the Arkansas belongs to the Kiowas and the Comanches, and I don’t want to give away any of it.
B
I want you to understand well what I say. Write it on paper.
C
I have heard that you intend to settle us on a reservation near the mountains.
D
A long time ago this land belonged to our fathers; but when I go up to the river I see camps of soldiers on its banks.
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Based on Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph)’s message in "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs," the Nez Percé people most likely value

A
land, ownership, and friendship.
B
family, progress, and intellect.
C
pride, tradition, and ownership.
D
peace, tradition, and honesty.
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Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."All right, then—not a word about any sell. Go along home, and advise everybody to come and see the tragedy." Based on the excerpt, the townspeople of Arkansas are afraid of being seen as

A
gullible.
B
serious.
C
dishonest.
D
uneducated.
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Read the quotation from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." They told us to treat all men as they treated us; that we should never be the first to break a bargain; that it was a disgrace to tell a lie; that we should speak only the truth; that it was a shame for one man to take from another his wife, or [to take] his property without paying for it. What cultural view is most reflected in this quotation?

A
importance of peace
B
appreciation for the land
C
value of tribal traditions
D
respect for all other people
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Read the summary of "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs."In “An Indian’s View of Indian Affairs,” it is asserted that conflicts could be reduced if white Americans better understood Native Americans.Which of the following would make this summary more complete?

A
the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) believes the Great Spirit sees everything
B
the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) was born in Oregon and is thirty-eight years old
C
the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) states that he speaks from the heart
D
the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) of the Nez Percé tribe made this claim
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Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."Don't it s'prise you de way dem kings carries on, Huck?""No," I says, "it don't.""Why don't it, Huck?""Well, it don't, because it's in the breed. I reckon they're all alike."What does the dialogue between Huck and Jim reveal about Huck’s beliefs?

A
Huck believes that all people of royal stature are clever.
B
Huck believes that no one is able to be completely honest.
C
Huck believes that only common people have any worth.
D
Huck believes that many people cannot be totally trusted.
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Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs."My friends, I have been asked to show you my heart. I am glad to have a chance to do so. I want the white people to understand my people. Based on the tone of this excerpt, the author most likely wants the audience to

A
listen with sorrow.
B
listen with gladness.
C
listen with skepticism.
D
listen with compassion.
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Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." My father was chief before me. When a young man, he was called Joseph by Mr. Spaulding, a missionary. He died a few years ago. He left a good name on earth. He advised me well for my people.Based on the idea that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) highly values what his father has taught him, how does he most likely feel about his tribe’s cultural traditions?

A
He feels strongly about sharing them with others in the world.
B
He feels strongly about remembering them for years to come.
C
He feels strongly about revising them to be more relevant.
D
He feels strongly about preserving and maintaining them.
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In chapters 22 and 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the idea that the common swindlers, the duke and the king, believably pose as royalty can be viewed as quite humorous. What does Twain’s use of this humorous situation throughout the passage accomplish?

A
It draws a parallel between common swindlers and those who rule the government.
B
It draws a parallel between common swindlers and the townspeople they attempt to cheat.
C
It draws a parallel between the townspeople and those who rule the government.
D
It draws a parallel between those who rule the government and those who support them.
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Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."Don't it s'prise you de way dem kings carries on, Huck?""No," I says, "it don't.""Why don't it, Huck?""Well, it don't, because it's in the breed. I reckon they're all alike,""But, Huck, dese kings o' ourn is reglar rapscallions; dat's jist what dey is; dey's reglar rapscallions.""Well, that's what I'm a-saying; all kings is mostly rapscallions, as fur as I can make out."Which best describes the satirical element of this excerpt?

A
Jim and Huck still genuinely believe that the“rapscallions” are royalty.
B
Jim is revealing to Huck that most people are not what they seem.
C
Jim tells Huck that he knew the truth about the kings before everyone else.
D
Jim and Huck are basing their opinion of all royalty on fake kings.
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How would the meaning of "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" most likely have been affected had Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) adopted a tone of resentment instead?

A
It would appear as an accusation rather than a plea.
B
It would appear as a request rather than an accusation.
C
It would appear as a threat rather than a narrative.
D
It would appear as a narrative rather than a demand.
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Based on chapters 22 and 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, what is ironic about the fact that the judge proposes the plan to fool the other townspeople into attending the play?

A
A judge usually only holds authority within the courtroom.
B
A judge should merely listen and not make suggestions.
C
A judge does not belong at a play with the townspeople.
D
A judge is typically viewed as the height of moral conduct.
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Read the excerpt from chapter 22 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.So the duke said these Arkansaw lunkheads couldn't come up to Shakespeare; what they wanted was low comedy—and maybe something ruther worse than low comedy, he reckoned.Based on the excerpt, which best describes the duke’s impression of people in this part of Arkansas?

A
He believes that they are too serious.
B
He believes that they are not intelligent.
C
He believes that they are highly educated.
D
He believes that they are extremely humorous.
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Which statement most accurately describes the satire that exists within chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?

A
Twain is satirizing society’s greed by having Huck’s father return under the pretense of caring for Huck when all he really wants is money.
B
Twain is satirizing society’s dishonesty by having Huck hide his money to appear as though he is too selfish to share with his own father.
C
Twain is satirizing society’s disrespect by characterizing Huck as someone who is so rude that he cannot even treat his father with respect.
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Twain is satirizing society’s ingratitude by characterizing Huck as someone too selfish to appreciate anything his father has ever done for him.

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