Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address
Which of the following details from the passage is a fact?
A. ...there is less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first.
B. ...all thoughts were anxiously directed to an impending civil war.
C. One-eighth of the whole population were colored slaves...
D. Each looked for an easier triumph...
C. One-eighth of the whole population were colored slaves...
PART A: What theme is revealed in this passage?
A. Love is blind
B. Love is the best gift
C. Love is foolish
D. Love is a strange feeling
PART B: Which paragraph from the passage best shows the same theme?
A. Paragraph 6
B. Paragraph 9
C. Paragraph 14
D. Paragraph 17
B. Love is the best gift
D. Paragraph 17
Patrick Henry states he must take a certain action against England in order to be a true patriot. What is this action?
A. Support England’s actions
B. Speak out against England
C. Become an officer in the army
D. Agree with the other speakers
B. Speak out against England
Roosevelt hopes that the U.S. will respond to the attack by…
A. conducting a thorough investigation in order to better understand Japan’s motives.
B. launching an attack on the Japanese mainland.
C. beginning development on nuclear weapons.
D. bolstering defenses and declaring war on Japan
D. bolstering defenses and declaring war on Japan
Finish the following word analogy.
STAR : SKY :: Mermaid :
A. Creature
B. Lady
C. Myth
D. Sea
D. Sea
In the passage, the author's main argument is that…
A. to win the war, more troops are needed to fight.
B. slavery is wrong.
C. God chooses no sides in war.
D. the issues that led to the war were slavery and keeping the nation together.
D. the issues that led to the war were slavery and keeping the nation together.
What traditional character is Della most like?
A. A damsel in distress
B. A mean witch
C. An evil stepmother
D. A kind princess
D. A kind princess
Which statement from the speech to the Second Virginia Convention shows it has historical significance?
A. There is no longer any room for hope.
B. Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house?
C. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.
D. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest.
B. Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house?
In the "Day of Infamy" speech, paragraph 18 seeks to inspire people by
A. describing how God will help.
B. listing ways people can help.
C. explaining how the armed forces will overcome.
D. showing faith that victory will come.
D. showing faith that victory will come.
The poet uses words such as 'strange', 'invisible', and 'false' to create a tone of
A. Suspicion and cynicism
B. Jealousy and resentment
C. Astonishment and surprise
D. Awe and affection
A. Suspicion and cynicism
Based on the passage, which of the following does the author probably value most?
A. bringing the war to an end.
B. splitting the nation up.
C. maintaining dignity.
D. punishing slave owners.
A. bringing the war to an end.
Read the excerpt from the passage.
And then Della leaped up like a little singed cat...
The author compares Della to a cat in order to -
A. show how quickly she moved.
B. draw attention to how small Della is.
C. suggest that Della is animal-like.
D. create the idea that Della is a cat.
A. show how quickly she moved.
What tone is taken in the Speech to the Second Virginia Convention?
A. peaceful
B. urgent
C. violent
D. depressing
B. urgent
What is Roosevelt’s overall purpose in his speech?
A. to inform Japan that the U.S. will take any means necessary to enact revenge
B. to notify the American people of the losses suffered in the Japanese attacks
C. to warn of impending danger in the form of more attacks from Japan and its allies
D. to reassure the American people that actions are being taken to protect the country
D. to reassure the American people that actions are being taken to protect the country
The first stanza of the poem
A. introduces the characters.
B. describes impossible things.
C. gives away the ending.
D. explains the setting.
B. describes impossible things.
Which detail supports the author's argument that slavery is wrong?
A. These slaves constituted a particular and powerful interest.
B. Fondly do we hope, fervently do we pray, that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away.
C. ...and until every drop of blood drawn with the lash shall be paid by another drawn with the sword ...so still it must be said "the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.“
D. ...to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.
C. ...and until every drop of blood drawn with the lash shall be paid by another drawn with the sword ...so still it must be said "the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.“
PART A: What is the meaning of the word "chronicle" as it is used in the last paragraph?
A. Memory
B. Explanation
C. Reflection
D. Story
PART B: Which of the details from the excerpt helps the reader understand the meaning of "chronicle".
A. And here I have lamely related to you...
B. ...who most unwisely sacrificed for each other...
C. ...the greatest treasures of their house.
D. ...in a last word to the wise of these days...
D. Story
A. And here I have lamely related to you...
Which detail from the text best supports the central idea that war is a last resort?
A. Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on.
B. If we wish to be free... we must fight!
C. They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary.
D. Three millions of people... are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us
A. Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on.
Which statement from the "Day of Infamy" speech suggests it has historical significance?
A. And while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of was or of armed attack.
B. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implication to their very life and safety of our nation.
C. But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us.
D. I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7th, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.
D. I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7th, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.
Which stanza from the poem can be best paraphrased as
gone on a journey searching for a fair woman for a long time
until your hair turns white
you'll come back and tell me there is no such woman
A. Stanza 1
B. Stanza 2
C. Stanza 3
B. Stanza 2
Part A: What is the purpose of paragraph 4?
A. to explain how the war came about
B. to show how everyone hated the war
C. to describe how the war divided the nation
D. to list the problems with the war.
Part B: The phrase "inaugural address" in the third paragraph means
A. a residence owned by a politician
B. a presidential speech given at the beginning of a term of office
C. a speech given by a politician to raise campaign money
D. a final speech given by a president or official
A. to explain how the war came about
B. a presidential speech given at the beginning of a term of office
What is emphasized by the artist that is not emphasized in the text?
A. Della’s excitement in presenting the watch to Jim
B. Jim’s apprehension in telling Della he had sold his watch
C. The flash and reflection of the watch’s shine
D. The love that Jim and Della have for one another
B. Jim’s apprehension in telling Della he had sold his watch
Determine the type of rhetoric that is used by the author in the following statements {3 statements, 3 answers}
…we must fight! I repeat it sir, we must fight!
Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation?
We have petitioned;… we have supplicated; … we have implored
A. Restatement
B. Alliteration
C. Parallelism
D. Allusion
E. Rhetorical question
A. Restatement
E. Rhetorical question
C. Parallelism
Roosevelt begins paragraphs 8-11 with little variation of the words “Last night, Japanese forces…” Why is this structure effective in helping Roosevelt make his argument?
A. It emphasizes the brazenness of Japan’s multiple attacks against the U.S. and its allies.
B. It allows the reader to determine which of Japan’s offenses was most destructive.
C. It contrasts Japan’s behavior with that of the United States.
D. It presents a clear plan of response to the Japanese attacks.
A. It emphasizes the brazenness of Japan’s multiple attacks against the U.S. and its allies.
What form of figurative language is used by the author in the following line?
“If thou beest borne to strange sights”
A. Onomatopoeia
B. Allusion
C. Alliteration
D. personification
C. Alliteration