History of the Migration of Black Americans
Where did Mr. Martin just graduate from?
University of San Francisco
Sir Thomas's attitude toward Mrs. Norris can best be described as one of
a) sharp irritation
b) patient forbearance
c) solemn disapproval
d) grudging admiration
b) patient forbearance
Dillard's initial portrayal of Darwin (lines 1-26) conveys a sense of his
a) methodical research
b) instant commitment
c) youthful playfulness
d) lack of original thought
c) youthful playfulness
It can most reasonably be inferred from the passage that the information provided in Table 1.1 is
a) definitive
b) linguistic
c) incomplete
d) undocumented
c) incomplete
In Passage 1, what is the author's main point about the research she describes?
a) it presents a plausible scenario but one less likely than the popular supernova scenario
b) It offers fresh evidence to support an extraterrestrial cause for the extinction of the dinosaurs
c) It explains the only mass extinction whose existence can be detected in the sedimentary record
d) It provides conclusive proof that iridium is extraterrestrial in origin
b) It offers fresh evidence to support an extraterrestrial cause for the extinction of the dinosaurs
The author indicates that the Great Migration was underreported because
a) it occurred too rapidly for reporters to document
b) the southern states had few newspapers after World War 1
c) it took place inconspicuously over the course of many years
d) it failed to involve both Black and white southerners
c) it took place inconspicuously over the course of many years
As depicted in the last two paragraphs, Mrs. Norris can best be described as
a) interfering and lacking judgment
b) anxious but considerate of others
c) benevolent but impulsive
d) lazy and inattentive
a) interfering and lacking judgment
From lines 7-10 one can most reasonably conclude that Darwin originally viewed species as
a) unchanging
b) indistinguishable
c) ambiguous
d) evolutionary
a) unchanging
Where besides San Jose has Mr. Martin lived?
Seattle
According to the Alvarezes' report, the immediate cause of the death of so many genera during the Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction was
a) the absence of sunlight
b) the violence of the asteroid's impact
c) dust in the stratosphere
d) lack of food
d) lack of food
As used in line 15, "capture" most nearly means
a) exert influence over
b) apprehend forcibly
c) record accurately
d) take possession of
c) record accurately
As used in line 28, "pursuits" most nearly means
a) occupations
b) inquiries
c) hunts
d)intentions
a) occupations
As used in line 26, (ends) most nearly means
a) borders
b) extremities
c) limits
d) purposes
d) purposes
As used in line 29, "trace" most nearly means
a) take a particular route
b) follow the development of
c) sketch out
d) hunt down
b) follow the development of
Where has Mr. Martin taught BESIDES Bellarmine?
Oakland Tech
What function does the discussion of Chicago's black population (lines 78-84) serve in the passage?
a) It initiates an extended comparison that is continued in the succeeding paragraph
b) it shows an unexpected outcome of the process described in the paragraphs opening sentence
c) it refutes a claim made in the paragraph's opening sentence
d) it offers a specific example in support of an assertion made in the paragraph's opening sentence
d) it offers a specific example in support of an assertion made in the paragraph's opening sentence
The author's tone in her description of Lady Bertram's sensations (lines 16-23) is
a) markedly scornful
b) mildly bitter
c) gently ironic
d) warmly sympathetic
c) gently ironic
In the phrase "It all began in the Galapagos" (line 15), "it" refers to the origins of
a) distinct species of creatures
b) Darwin's theory of evolution
c) controlled experimentation
d) Darwin's interest in nature
b) Darwin's theory of evolution
The author most likely regards the presence of Chicano English speakers in Southern California as
a) a recent phenomenon
b) a cultural anomaly
c) an inevitable development
d) a controversial subject
c) an inevitable development
Throughout Passage 1, the author's attitude toward the asteroid theory can best be described as one of
a) marked skepticism
b) unconditional enthusiasm
c) measured acceptance
d) strong partisanship
c) measured acceptance
By stating that the Great Migration was "a folk movement of incalculable moment" (line 85), McMillen emphasizes its
a) transience
b) significance
c) timeliness
d) versatility
b) significance
How many sisters does Mr. Martin have?
2
It can most reasonably be inferred that the pulse that Dillard feels (lines 49-51) is most likely the
a) agitated beating of her heart
b) rhythm of the birds touching down
c) leaping of crickets against the tree
d) wind caused by the birds passing
b) rhythm of the birds touching down
The main purpose of the passage is to
a) provide demographic and historical background for the author's fieldwork research
b) recreate the atmosphere and cultural setting of a remote period in Mexican-American history
c) demonstrate the need for improvement in the relations among minority groups in America
d) explain the reasons behind limitations on immigration from Mexico to the US
a) provide demographic and historical background for the author's fieldwork research
a) Passage 2 attacks a hypothesis that Passage 1 proposed
b) Passage 2 reviews a popularization of a theory that Passage 1 reported
c) Passage 2 suggests an alternate explanation for a phenomenon that Passage 1 described
d) passage 2 explores a possibility that Passage 1 neglected
b) Passage 2 reviews a popularization of a theory that Passage 1 reported