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100

Which transitional words or phrases are most appropriate for an essay organized by cause and effect?

On the other hand,

So then,

On the contrary,

Furthermore,

So then,

100

What does the interaction between Thetis and Achilles reveal about the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus in "How the Death of Patroclus Roused Achilles" from "Stories from the Iliad"?

  • Patroclus was more important to Achilles than his mother is, and he hates how she interfered in their friendship.
  • Achilles' friendship with Patroclus was important, but Achilles values his mother's love for him above all else.
  • Achilles is unsure how he feels about Patroclus until discussing Patroclus's death with his mother.
  • Patroclus was more important to Achilles than Achilles' own life or his mother's concern for his life.
  • Patroclus was more important to Achilles than Achilles' own life or his mother's concern for his life.
100

Refer to Stories from the Iliad: "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles."

What is a central idea in "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles"?

  • The gods do not involve themselves in human wars.
  • Agamemnon finds that buying forgiveness is impossible.
  • Agamemnon's singular wrong act did not destroy years of favor with Achilles.
  • To be respected and followed, Agamemnon should have treated Achilles fairly.
  • To be respected and followed, Agamemnon should have treated Achilles fairly.
200

Which answer choice best corrects the fragment?

With him every Thursday afternoon.

I go with him every Thursday afternoon.

I go, with him every Thursday afternoon.

With him every Thursday afternoon I go.

With him every Thursday afternoon. I go.

I go with him every Thursday afternoon.

200

Read the sentence.

The detective continued his search to uncover the truth.

What is the best definition of uncover?

  • expose
  • conceal
  • locate
  • research
  • expose
200

In "Homer: The Poet for All Ages," how did Homer's stories affect the people of his time?

  • The people found Homer's stories grim and depressing.
  • They listened to Homer's stories only because he was the king's guest.
  • They were captivated and inspired by Homer's characters and exploits.
  • The people preferred Homer's stories to the way he played the lyre.
  • They were captivated and inspired by Homer's characters and exploits.
300

Which answer best corrects the sentence fragment?

He ate a snack. While studying at his desk.

  • He ate a snack while studying at his desk.
  • While studying at his desk with a snack.
  • With a snack, studying at his desk.
  • While studying at his desk and ate a snack.
  • He ate a snack while studying at his desk.
300

Read the sentence.

You must make sure that all the sources are credible before citing them in your essay.

What is the best definition of credible?

  • trustworthy
  • persuasive
  • lengthy
  • informative
  • trustworthy
300

In "How Archaeologists Found the Lost City of Troy," what is the author's purpose in telling the story of Troy's defeat in the Trojan War?

to explain the importance of the city of Troy in Greek mythology

to give biographical information of the real people who lived in Troy

to entertain the reader with a tale of war, deceit, and victory

to pay tribute to Homer as an epic storyteller

to explain the importance of the city of Troy in Greek mythology

400

Which answer choice best corrects the run-on sentence?

I play soccer with my friends after school if the field is available, basketball with my brothers at the recreation center on the weekends.



Responses

  • I play soccer with my friends after school if the field is available and basketball with my brothers at the recreation center on the weekends.
  • I play soccer with my friends after school if the field is available: and basketball with my brothers at the recreation center on the weekends.
  • I play soccer with my friends after school if the field is available; and basketball with my brothers at the recreation center on the weekends.
  • I play soccer with my friends after school, if the field is available basketball with my brothers at the recreation center on the weekends.
  • I play soccer with my friends after school if the field is available and basketball with my brothers at the recreation center on the weekends.
400

Read the sentence.

He knew that he could not avoid his fate no matter what choice he made.

What is the best definition of fate?

  • predetermined future
  • countless options
  • chance at success
  • past mistakes
  • predetermined future
400

What is revealed about Hector's character in his interactions with Patroclus directly before and after Patroclus dies in "The Arming of Patroclus" and "The Vengeance of Achilles" from "Stories from the Iliad"?

  • It reveals Hector's confidence to the point of arrogance over his enemies.
  • It reveals Hector's foolishness for refusing the opportunity to seek safety.
  • It emphasizes Hector's ignorance in thinking he had killed Patroclus.
  • It emphasizes Hector's exhaustion with the war and decision to accept death.
  • It reveals Hector's confidence to the point of arrogance over his enemies.
500

In "Water Efficiency Strategies," what is the author's position regarding accounting for water?

Water suppliers should monitor their customers' water use so that resources are best utilized.

Water suppliers should emphasize the fact that water is a renewable and unlimited resource.

Water suppliers should work with customers to develop plans to monitor water usage.

Water suppliers should focus more on accounting for water in communities with certain income brackets.

Water suppliers should monitor their customers' water use so that resources are best utilized.

500

Refer to Stories from the Iliad: "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles."

What is a central idea in "Agamemnon's Appeal to Achilles"?

  • All people receive orders they must follow.
  • War is never noble, and no one should pursue it.
  • Safety and happiness are more valuable than fame and glory.
  • The gods become angry when humans defy them.
  • Safety and happiness are more valuable than fame and glory.
500

In "Homer: The Poet for All Ages," why are there conflicting beliefs about the origins of Homer's stories?

  • Many people have claimed to have authored the Iliad and the Odyssey.
  • No one knows for certain whether Homer was a real person or just a literary character.
  • No one knows for certain if Homer wrote the stories he performed.
  • No one knows if Homer knew the characters in the Iliad and the Odyssey personally.
  • No one knows for certain if Homer wrote the stories he performed.
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