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13. According to “The Mayan Codices,” which statement best explains how a few of the codices survived? 

  • A.They were hidden in palaces and temples.
  • B.They lay forgotten in three European cities.
  • C.The conquistadors divided them among various cultures.
  • D.The archaeologists were able to locate the caves.

B. They lay forgotten in three European cities.

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3. What is the dialogue in Paragraph 4 mainly intended to reveal about the citizens?

  • A. their sense of shared community identity
  • B. their appreciation of the peacefulness of the town
  • C. their expectation of what they will find in the square
  • D. their skill at resolving conflicts among their neighbors

C. their expectation of what they will find in the square

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14. The purpose of the subheadings in the article “The Mayan Codices” is to

  • A. organize the subject matter of the codices.
  • B. divide in stages the chronology of the codices.
  • C. feature the most notable accomplishments of the Mayan scribes.
  • D. highlight the various cultural advances of the Mayan nation.

B. divide in stages the chronology of the codices.

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17. According to “The Mayan Codices,” which statement best explains why scribes were sent to live in selected environments?

  • A. Scribes were discouraged from talking to painters.
  • B. Scribes were required to focus on one specific field.
  • C. Scribes were expected to fulfill a period of intense study.
  • D. Scribes were protected from the invading conquistadors.

B. Scribes were required to focus on one specific field.

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8. According to “The Mayan Codices,” what is the main difference between the Madrid Codex and the Dresden Codex?

  • A. the colors used in the ideograms
  • B. the presence of ideograms for astronomy
  • C. the type of almanacs included with each
  • D. the tribes from which the codices originated

B. the presence of ideograms for astronomy

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11. How is “The Mayan Codices” organized?

  • A. cause and effect
  • B. chronological order
  • C. order of importance
  • D. problem and solution

B. chronological order

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20. In Paragraph 12, what does London suggest about King and Prince?

  • A. They were unaccustomed to labor.
  • B. They performed better with practice.
  • C. They failed to cooperate with each other.
  • D. They were experienced and capable horses.

A. They were unaccustomed to labor.

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23. In Paragraph 13, which contrast is the foundation of the argument between Charmian and London?

  • A. the Outlaw’s stamina vs. Maid’s fragility
  • B. the Outlaw’s obedience vs. Maid’s rebelliousness
  • C. Maid’s noble breeding vs. the Outlaw’s humble origins
  • D. Maid’s delicate grace vs. the Outlaw’s clumsy movements

C. Maid’s noble breeding vs. the Outlaw’s humble origins

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9. Based on the subheadings, the reader can determine the main organizational structure of “The Mayan Codices” is

  • A. a comparison of the codices to other documents.
  • B. a description of the creation of the codices.
  • C. a chronology of the history of the codices.
  • D. a list of elements included in the codices.

C. a chronology of the history of the codices.

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24. What is a main effect of London’s choice to begin the passage with these quotations?

  • A. to establish a serious tone
  • B. to develop a mysterious mood
  • C. to introduce his primary problem
  • D. to foreshadow his eventual downfall

C. to introduce his primary problem

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16. According to “The Mayan Codices,” which is the best reason for the lack of reliability of the Paris Codex?

  • A. The pages have deteriorated over time.
  • B. astrological ideograms are missing.
  • C. It was fragmented by the conquistadors.
  • D. It contained careless workmanship.

A. The pages have deteriorated over time.

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2. Which statement expresses a main theme explored in the passage?

  • A. A judge must hear both sides of a story to make a fair decision.
  • B. People in powerful positions often conceal their true personalities.
  • C. It is the duty of those who are in power to defend those who are powerless.
  • D. Even the lowest members of society have the potential to achieve greatness.

C. It is the duty of those who are in power to defend those who are powerless.

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10. According to “The Mayan Codices,” the few surviving codices were found in all the following locations except

  • A. Paris, France.
  • B. Madrid, Spain.
  • C. Chiapas, Mexico.
  • D. Dresden, Germany.

C. Chiapas, Mexico.

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18. According to Paragraph 1 of “The Mayan Codices,” which represents the most notable accomplishment of the Mayan nation?

  • A. advances in agriculture
  • B. advances in mathematics
  • C. creation of thematic books
  • D. creation of different sculptures

C. creation of thematic books

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21. Which statement best expresses a main idea developed throughout the passage?

  • A. Travel changes how a person views life.
  • B. Enthusiasm can be more valuable than skill.
  • C. Personal enjoyment is more important than achieving a goal.
  • D. Humans can learn many moral lessons by observing animals.

B. Enthusiasm can be more valuable than skill.

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6. Based on the information in the passage, which principle do King John and the judge believe is most essential to a successful society?

  • A. equality
  • B. liberty
  • C. modesty
  • D. unity

A. equality

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19. According to “The Mayan Codices,” which codex was created first?

  • A. Dresden
  • B. Madrid
  • C. Maya
  • D. Paris

A. Dresden

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7. With which moral statement would the judge and the citizens of the town most likely agree?

  • A. The needs of the group should prevail over the rights of the individual.
  • B. Property should be shared equally among the members of a community.
  • C. Those who take advantage of others should be barred from participating in society.
  • D. People who benefit from the assistance of others should help other people accordingly.

D. People who benefit from the assistance of others should help other people accordingly.

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12. Where would “The Mayan Codices” most likely be found?

  • A. in a book on ancient cultures
  • B. in a pamphlet on ancient astronomy
  • C. in a magazine on painting and sculpting
  • D. in a publication on dialects and languages

A. in a book on ancient cultures

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5. What is the “gross injustice” the judge accuses the nobleman of committing?

  • A. ringing the bell for a trivial matter
  • B. living extravagantly while people are hungry
  • C. failing to take care of a horse that served him well
  • D. refusing to leave his palace when he is summoned

C. failing to take care of a horse that served him well

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22. Which statement best summarizes the events of Paragraph 12?

  • A. Milda was a lazy and inconsistent horse.
  • B. Charmian protested the use of Maid on the team.
  • C. King and Prince were good horses but lacked discipline.
  • D. London found it challenging to work with flawed horses.

D. London found it challenging to work with flawed horses.

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4. What happens when the bell is rung?

  • A. An official distributes money to those in need.
  • B. A judge arrives to listen to a case of wrongdoing.
  • C. The people of the town retire for their midday nap.
  • D. The animals are examined for signs of bad treatment.

B. A judge arrives to listen to a case of wrongdoing.

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15. According to the passage “The Mayan Codices,” why were the codices destroyed by the conquistadors?

  • A. The conquistadors thought the color red was symbolic of warring.
  • B. The conquistadors felt that the Mayan culture was too progressive.
  • C. The conquistadors believed that the Mayan book collection was too large.
  • D. The conquistadors held a false notion about the purpose of the ideograms.

D. The conquistadors held a false notion about the purpose of the ideograms.

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1. In Paragraph 2, what is signified by the fact that the bell sounds less and less frequently over the years?

  • A. the changing moral standards of society
  • B. the success of the system in reducing crime
  • C. the reluctance of citizens to report their neighbors
  • D. the distrust of the common townspeople for nobility

B. the success of the system in reducing crime

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25. Read this sentence from Paragraph 4.

Being one of those lucky individuals who carries his office under his hat . . .

What information does London convey about himself in this phrase?

  • A. As a writer, he is able to work anywhere he goes.
  • B. He prefers working alone to working with others.
  • C. He has a tendency to think too much about his work.
  • D. As an optimist, he feels fortunate to have any kind of work.

A. As a writer, he is able to work anywhere he goes.