1989 Inaugural Address
How does paragraph 6 develop the concept of American values?
A It argues that Americans have clear senses of right and wrong.
B It encourages Americans to make time for personal relationships.
C It suggests that Americans have strong senses of justice.
D It urges Americans to embrace the spirit of healthy competition.
B It encourages Americans to make time for personal relationships.
Select two ways in which the author builds his claim that the country is facing many serious issues.
A The author clarifies the lack of confidence shown by the public in their elected officials.
B The author criticizes the indifference of the public to the problems of others.
C The author describes the existence of universal enemies such as poverty and war.
D The author emphasizes the loss of belief in the revolutionary principles of the past.
E The author highlights the collective misuses of science for the purpose of warfare.
C The author describes the existence of universal enemies such as poverty and war.
E The author highlights the collective misuses of science for the purpose of warfare.
What is the author's purpose for using the rhetorical device from Part A? (repetition)
A The author wants the people of the world to see that communism will work in the future.
B The author wants the people of the world to see the issues of communism for themselves.
C The author wants the people of the world to see how communism affects economic issues.
D The author wants the people of the world to see how Europe and Communists cooperate with each other.
B The author wants the people of the world to see the issues of communism for themselves.
Read the first paragraph of Ronald Reagan’s “Address from the Brandenburg Gate.”
Why did President Reagan remind the audience that other presidents have visited Berlin?
A Reagan wanted the audience to be aware that other presidents have spoken to citizens of Berlin.
B Reagan wanted the audience to be aware of the length of time that had passed since Kennedy’s visit.
C Reagan wanted the audience to be aware that neither the German people nor their fight for freedom have been forgotten.
D Reagan wanted the audience to be aware that this speech would be important in the German people’s fight for freedom.
C Reagan wanted the audience to be aware that neither the German people nor their fight for freedom have been forgotten.
After the devastation of tribal economies and the deliberate creation of tribal dependence on the services provided by this agency, this agency set out to destroy all things Indian. How does the speaker use rhetoric in the excerpt to support his point of view of the Bureau of Indian Affairs?
A. The speaker uses allusion to express his objection to notions that the Bureau did not assist American Indians in any way.
B. The speaker uses hyperbole to express his frustration that the Bureau did not help more American Indians.
C. The speaker uses irony to express his contempt for the intentional harm that the Bureau inflicted upon American Indians.
D. The speaker uses sarcasm to express his disappointment with the Bureau for its inability to resolve the problems facing American Indians.
C. The speaker uses irony to express his contempt for the intentional harm that the Bureau inflicted upon American Indians.
Select two statements clarifying how paragraph 6 develops the concept of American values.
A It argues that Americans have clear senses of right and wrong.
B It encourages Americans to make time for personal relationships.
C It questions whether Americans are too concerned with money.
D It suggests that Americans have strong senses of justice.
E It urges Americans to embrace the spirit of healthy competition.
B It encourages Americans to make time for personal relationships.
C It questions whether Americans are too concerned with money.
What is a central idea of the passage?
A The world is dependent upon the United States for financial support and political guidance.
B The United States must focus on the defense of human rights and the promotion of freedom worldwide.
C The United States is responsible for resolving any and all international conflicts.
D The problems that exist between countries are relatively minor in comparison to the commonalities that they share.
B The United States must focus on the defense of human rights and the promotion of freedom worldwide.
Why does the author of the speech “Ich bin ein Berliner” choose to order his ideas in the way they are
presented in the passage?
A to describe the positive effects of living in free societies
B to present the ideas in order from least to most important
C to indicate why countries follow specified paths to freedom
D to present comparisons between free and restricted societies
D to present comparisons between free and restricted societies
What is the intended meaning of the word scar as it is used by President Reagan in the last sentence
of paragraph 4 of the speech “Address from the Brandenburg Gate”?
A a comparison of East Berlin to West Berlin
B a description of the ares found south of Berlin
C a representation of the wall dividing East Berlin and West Berlin
D an exaggeration of the extent of the devastation suffered by Berlin
C a representation of the wall dividing East Berlin and West Berlin
Which statement provides an objective summary of the speech?
A. Gover expresses regret for the government’s actions and exaggerates the problems that ensued.
B. Gover asserts the government’s actions were unforgivable and that the damage will be difficult to heal.
C. Gover requests forgiveness for the government’s actions and desires for people to forget about the past.
D. Gover feels remorse about the government’s actions but does not believe that an apology will do any good.
B. Gover asserts the government’s actions were unforgivable and that the damage will be difficult to heal.
How does the author develop his perception of the United States in 1989?
A by contrasting its current state to the challenges of the past
B by elaborating on the importance of a government
C by describing its similarities to other countries
D by highlighting the attitudes and opinions of the public
A by contrasting its current state to the challenges of the past
Which statement correctly explains how the author uses rhetoric to advance his purpose?
A The author relies on figurative language to assert the superiority of the United States over other nations.
B The author relies on hyperbole to outline the gravity of the problems facing the United States both domestically and abroad.
C The author relies on repetition to encourage countries to set aside their differences and work together.
D The author relies on sarcasm to emphasize that countries focus too much attention on their own problems.
C The author relies on repetition to encourage countries to set aside their differences and work together.
Select two quotations from John F. Kennedy’s speech that best show the author’s use of emotional appeal to support his argument.
A “There are many people in the world who really don’t understand, or say they don’t, what is the great issue between the free world and the Communist world.” (paragraph 4)
B “Freedom has many difficulties and democracy is not perfect, but we have never had to put a wall up to keep our people in, to prevent them from leaving us.” (paragraph 5)
C “I want to say, on behalf of my countrymen, who live many miles away on the other side of the Atlantic, who are far distant from you, that they take the greatest pride that they have been able to share with you, even from a distance, the story of the last 18 years.” (paragraph 5)
D “I know of no town, no city, that has been besieged for 18 years that still lives with the vitality and the force, and the hope and the determination of the city of West Berlin.” (paragraph 5)
E “While the wall is the most obvious and vivid demonstration of the failures of the Communist system, for all the world to see, we take no satisfaction in it, for it is, as your Mayor has said, an offense not only against history but an offense against humanity, separating families, dividing husbands and wives and brothers and sisters, and dividing a people who wish to be joined together.” (paragraph 5)
C “I want to say, on behalf of my countrymen, who live many miles away on the other side of the Atlantic, who are far distant from you, that they take the greatest pride that they have been able to share with you, even from a distance, the story of the last 18 years.” (paragraph 5)
E “While the wall is the most obvious and vivid demonstration of the failures of the Communist system, for all the world to see, we take no satisfaction in it, for it is, as your Mayor has said, an offense not only against history but an offense against humanity, separating families, dividing husbands and wives and brothers and sisters, and dividing a people who wish to be joined together.” (paragraph 5)
What is the impact of the phrase “completely disabused of illusions” in paragraph 14 of Reagan’s “Address from the Brandenburg Gate”?
A The phrase supports Reagan’s desire to expand the possibilities of air service to different parts of Berlin.
B The phrase supports Reagan’s view that the citizens of West Berlin have transformed ruins into an admirable city.
C The phrase supports Reagan’s indication about the possibility of sponsoring programs for children of East Berlin.
D The phrase supports Reagan’s belief that the citizens of Berlin choose to remain in the city despite their awareness of difficulties.
A The phrase supports Reagan’s desire to expand the possibilities of air service to different parts of Berlin.
How does the speaker develop the central idea that the Bureau must make amends for its historical conduct?
A. by condemning the Bureau’s willingness to treat American Indians in ways that it knew to be unlawful
B. by emphasizing the devastation that the policies of the Bureau caused American Indians
C. by highlighting the Bureau’s lack of understanding about the impacts of their actions on American Indians
D. by stressing the anger many American Indians still feel toward the Bureau
B. by emphasizing the devastation that the policies of the Bureau caused American Indians
Which phrase correctly summarizes the author’s point of view of the United States?
A apprehensive for its future
B arrogant regarding its successes
C nostalgic for its past
D proud of its accomplishments
D proud of its accomplishments
Which statement correctly reflects a related theme in both passages?
A The problems of the past have been resolved finally.
B Americans have lost focus regarding what is truly important.
C Citizens must help the government create a brighter future for all.
D People must have faith in their leaders to make the right choices.
C Citizens must help the government create a brighter future for all.
In paragraph 6 of “Ich bin ein Berliner,” what is the effect of the author’s use of rhetoric when he
repeats the phrases “beyond the” and “to the” toward the end of the paragraph?
A to emphasize the goals Berlin has established for the future
B to emphasize the progress Berlin has experienced in the past
C to emphasize the course of change Berlin experienced in the past
D to emphasize the need for the people of Berlin to focus on the future
D to emphasize the need for the people of Berlin to focus on the future
What is the main purpose common to both Kennedy’s and Reagan’s speeches?
A to encourage the destruction of a barrier
B to celebrate the ability of city to return to vitality
C to indicate the importance of shared communications
D to contrast societies with different forms of government
A to encourage the destruction of a barrier
How does the speaker use rhetoric in paragraphs 11-13 to advance his purpose?
A. The speaker uses satire to ridicule the poor leadership that the Bureau consistently displayed in the past.
B. The speaker uses repetition to express the Bureau’s commitment to righting the wrongs of its past.
C. The speaker uses metaphors to compare the past and present attitudes of the Bureau toward American Indians.
D. The speaker uses euphemisms to omit the graphic details of the Bureau’s cruelty toward American Indians.
B. The speaker uses repetition to express the Bureau’s commitment to righting the wrongs of its past.
Select one quotation from Kennedy’s “1961 Inaugural Address” and one quotation from Bush’s “1989
Inaugural Address” to support the answer in Part A.
A “We observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom—symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning—signifying renewal, as well as change.” (paragraph 1, “1961 Inaugural Address”)
B “We dare not tempt them with weakness.” (paragraph 12, “1961 Inaugural Address”)
C “In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than mine, will rest the final success or failure of our course.” (paragraph 21, “1961 Inaugural Address”)
D “For the first time in this century, for the first time in perhaps all history, man does not have to invent a system by which to live.” (paragraph 4, “1989 Inaugural Address”)
E “My friends, we are not the sum of our possessions.” (paragraph 6, “1989 Inaugural Address”)
F “And then we will do the wisest thing of all: We will turn to the only resource we have that in times of need always grows—the goodness and the courage of the American people.” (paragraph 9, “1989 Inaugural Address”)
C “In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than mine, will rest the final success or failure of our course.” (paragraph 21, “1961 Inaugural Address”)
F “And then we will do the wisest thing of all: We will turn to the only resource we have that in times of need always grows—the goodness and the courage of the American people.” (paragraph 9, “1989 Inaugural Address”)
The following question refers to “Remarks on Signing the Bill Providing Restitution for the Wartime Internment of Japanese American Civilians” by President Ronald Reagan and “An Apology” by Kevin Gover. According to the excerpts from both speeches, what challenges did Japanese Americans and American Indians face?
A. government mistreatment; inequality
B. economic hardships; poverty
C. quarreling leadership; corruption
D. community apathy; indifference
A. government mistreatment; inequality