Testing Strategies
A) Apollo is strong in the context of war, but he cannot defend against Cupid's arrow.
B) Apollo's love for Daphne consumes him entirely, but she does not return his feelings.
C) Apollo is all-knowing when it comes to many others, but he lacks self-knowledge.
D) Apollo is an imperfect human, but his intense love makes him feel as if he has god-like abilities.
C) Apollo is all-knowing when it comes to many others, but he lacks self-knowledge.
Read this sentence from the speech.
"It gives me pleasure to announce to Congress that the benevolent policy of the Government, in relation to the removal of the Indians beyond the white settlements is approaching to a happy consummation. "
Which sentence from the speech BEST explains what President Jackson means by “the benevolent policy of the Government”?
A) The financial advantages which it promises to the Government are the least of its recommendations.
B) It puts an end to all possible danger of collision between the authorities of the Federal and State Governments on account of the Indians.
C) Because of events which the Government can not control, the Indian has been made discontented in his ancient home.
D) To save him from this alternative, or perhaps utter annihilation, the Federal Government kindly offers him a new home, and proposes to pay the whole expense of his removal and settlement.
D) To save him from this alternative, or perhaps utter annihilation, the Federal Government kindly offers him a new home, and proposes to pay the whole expense of his removal and settlement.
Which option best supports the idea that Apollo lacks self-knowledge?
A) “‘Behold the conquest I have won by means of them over the vast serpent who stretched his poisonous body over acres of the plain!’” (paragraph 1)
B) “‘With the leaden shaft he struck the nymph Daphne, the daughter of the river god Peneus, and with the golden one Apollo, through the heart.”’ (paragraph 2)
C) “‘Forthwith the god was seized with love for the maiden, and she abhorred the thought of loving.’” (paragraph 2)
D) “‘Apollo loved her…; and he who gives oracles to all the world was not wise enough to look into his own fortunes.’”
D) “‘Apollo loved her…; and he who gives oracles to all the world was not wise enough to look into his own fortunes.’”
Which option best supports the idea that Andrew Jackson's word choice regarding the Native Americans was offensive?
A) “Two important tribes have accepted the provision made for their removal at the last session of Congress, and it is believed that their example will induce the remaining tribes also to seek the same obvious advantages.” (Paragraph 1)
B) “It will separate the Indians from immediate contact with settlements of whites; free them from the power of the States; enable them to pursue happiness in their own way….” (Paragraph 1)
C) “…and perhaps cause them gradually, under the protection of the Government and through the influence of good counsels, to cast off their savage habits and become an interesting, civilized, and Christian community.” (Paragraph 2)
D) “To save him from this alternative, or perhaps utter annihilation, the General Government kindly offers him a new home, and proposes to pay the whole expense of his removal and settlement.” (Paragraph 5)
C) “…and perhaps cause them gradually, under the protection of the Government and through the influence of good counsels, to cast off their savage habits and become an interesting, civilized, and Christian community.” (Paragraph 2)
Read the lines from Passage 2, "Daphne".
“I can leave you in my place
A pink bough for your embrace.” (lines 5-6)
What do these lines suggest about Daphne in Passage 2?
A) She feels that she is in control.
B) She still has affection for Apollo
C) She has a close connection with nature.
D) She feels that Apollo is a worthy opponent.
A) She feels that she is in control.
Read this selection from President Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal Act speech.
"And is it supposed that the wandering savage has a stronger attachment to his home than the settled, civilized Christian? Is it more afflicting to him to leave the graves of his fathers than it is to our brothers and children? "
What is President Jackson's purpose in including these sentences at the beginning of paragraph 5?
A) to show that the Native Americans actually have a great deal in common with the Christian settlers
B) to compare and contrast traditional Native American values with those of the Christian settlers
C) to suggest that the Native Americans would be in great danger if they continued to live among the Christian settlers
D) to argue that the Native Americans should have no problem moving because Christian settlers also relocate
D) to argue that the Native Americans should have no problem moving because Christian settlers also relocate
Millay offers a very different portrayal of Daphne in Passage 2 from that in Passage 1. How is Daphne’s character different in Passage 2?
A) She is kind and tries to help Apollo rather than ignoring his pleas.
B) She is confident and taunts Apollo rather than fleeing from him out of fear.
C) She is generous and offers Apollo a gift rather than spurning his affections.
D) She is insecure and runs away from Apollo rather than letting him catch her.
B) She is confident and taunts Apollo rather than fleeing from him out of fear.
According to President Andrew Jackson, whom will the removal of the Native Americans benefit?
A) White Americans will benefit the most from this removal, as it will allow them to spread into the land previously occupied by Native American tribes.
B) Jackson claims Native Americans will benefit from their own removal, for the act will guarantee their nations sovereignty.
C) The States will benefit the most from the removal of Native Americans, as it will allow them to strengthen their power without federal restrictions.
D) Jackson claims this act will benefit everyone—the country, the states, and both the white and Native populations—in a number of ways, such as in wealth and in prosperity.
D) Jackson claims this act will benefit everyone—the country, the states, and both the white and Native populations—in a number of ways, such as in wealth and in prosperity.