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Which of the following describes Shakespeare’s popularity? A) Shakespeare wasn’t always as popular as he is today. B) Shakespeare wasn’t considered popular until after his death. C) Shakespeare’s popularity has declined in modern times.…
Read more →Which of the following describes Shakespeare’s popularity? A) Shakespeare wasn’t always as popular as he is today. B) Shakespeare wasn’t considered popular until after his death. C) Shakespeare’s popularity has declined in modern times.…
Read more →What can we learn from tragic events? A) We should ignore past events. B) They help us to appreciate life more. C) They serve no purpose. D) We should keep repeating them.
Read more →Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A? A. “I cannot sit idly by in Atlanta and not be concerned about what happens in Birmingham. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” (Paragraph 5) B. “Frankly, I…
Read more →This first part of the Prologue is mainly about the A) solemnity surrounding a pilgrimage and the spirituality it inspired in those who participated. B) narrator’s account of how he and the pilgrims met and assorted character…
Read more →From what you have read, which of the following is true about the X Games? A) Skaters take turns as they try to perform tricks. B) Skaters do not perform vert tricks at the X Games. C) All skaters perform tricks at the same time. D) All…
Read more →Wiesel writes: “Here heaven and earth are on fire.” What effect might this figurative language have on his audience? The sentence Yitgadal veyitkadash, Shmay Rabba is stated four times in the speech. Is Wiesel’s repetition of this prayer…
Read more →This selection is mainly about A a newspaper photo of a girl. B a girl’s relationship with her mother. C the best flowers to use in a festival. D how dancers make their own costumes.
Read more →Why did the FBI most likely believe Ethel Rosenberg was guilty? A Her sons provided proof that she had passed along military and industrial secrets. B Her husband had already been arrested, but he would not talk about Ethel. C Her sister…
Read more →Read this excerpt from the selection. The information in this part most strongly supports the claim that A David Greenglass was pressured into admitting he spied, even though he didn’t. B Ethel Rosenberg was wrongly convicted and…
Read more →Read these two excerpts. How do these two excerpts work together? A Both describe how Americans feared that spies were stealing the nation’s atomic bomb secrets. B The first explains how the Rosenbergs became communists, and the second…
Read more →Read this sentence from the selection. This sentence serves to A compare different countries that were conducting tests with the atomic bomb. B explain the top-secret conditions that were needed to construct an atomic bomb. C highlight…
Read more →These sentences are from the selection. Which one best expresses a central idea of the text? A. Americans feared that the stolen secrets had shown the Soviet Union how to build an atomic weapon. B. Los Alamos was one of the secret…
Read more →According to Potts, a railroad engineer A needs to be prepared for unusual events. B should consult with the fireman about safety decisions. C is at great risk when there is a loose rail on the tracks. D is most efficient after a restful…
Read more →Read these two excerpts from the selection. They mostly A contrast the need for greater railroad safety with the few random laws in place at that time. B describe the danger of transporting livestock over long distances. C explain how…
Read more →Damage to which car of Potts’ train would have caused the greatest loss of life? A) sleeper car B) tank car C) mail car D) baggage car
Read more →Based on this excerpt, which is true? A) To avert disaster, Potts and Harrison quickly reversed the direction of their train to move to a safer place. B) Potts’ well-trained eye let him know right away that something was wrong with the…
Read more →The author compares Potts and his train to A a parent and a shy child. B a doctor caring for an elderly patient. C a teacher in a classroom of eager students. D a rider on a powerful horse.
Read more →This selection is best described as A poetic prose. B classic mythology. C a persuasive essay. D realistic fiction.
Read more →What were the passengers doing as this selection begins, and what were they doing at the end of the selection? A They were complaining loudly about the speed, but stopped when they realized the danger. B At first all the passengers were…
Read more →Which two sentences best support the answer in Part A? A) “I speak to you as a man, who 50 years and nine days ago had no name, no hope, no future…” (paragraph 3) B) “All these men and children came from everywhere, a gathering of exiles…
Read more →How does Dr. King develop his claim that “one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws”? Explain the evidence he provides and evaluate how this evidence supports his arguments. Re-read paragraphs 27-30. How does Dr. King respond…
Read more →What does the object shown in this image have to do with the selection? A) The trident was the symbol of Ancient Rome. B) A broken trident was thought to bring bad luck. C) Some gladiators used a trident when fighting in the Colosseum. D)…
Read more →Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements about the triangle shown. The legs of the triangle are ____. The hypotenuse of the triangle is labeled ____.
Read more →Does this paragraph appeal to the audience’s emotions or ethics? Explain. 1. Yes, it has both emotional and ethical appeals. 2. No, it focuses solely on logical reasoning. 3. Yes, but only on ethical appeals. 4. No, it does not appeal to…
Read more →What is the main idea of this selection? A Bobsledding is a relatively new elite winter sport that is quickly gaining popularity. B Olympic athletes demonstrated true sportsmanship to the Jamaican bobsled team. C Many athletes discover a…
Read more →In this part of the text, the word “projected” most closely means A expected. B arranged. C believed. D surprised.
Read more →According to the author, most people in India’s workforce work in A civil rights. B agriculture. C tourism. D government.
Read more →According to the selection, the major city of Mumbai has had issues with which two things? A temples B elephants C pollution D transportation E filming
Read more →Which two materials did Easton use to build his original hand? A carbon fiber B household appliances C electrical tubing D flex sensors E airplane motors
Read more →Which sentence from the selection is evidence of the central idea? A. At age 18, Easton launched his very own company, Unlimited Tomorrow. B. No matter how this particular technology evolves, Easton is happy to see his homemade invention…
Read more →Based on information in the article, in what way are the pooches Zoë and Bailey similar? A. They both provide emotional support to basketball players. B. They both provide soccer players with opportunities to talk about their feelings. C.…
Read more →This selection is best classified as A science fiction. B a biography. C a newspaper article. D a personal anecdote.
Read more →This selection is best classified as A science fiction. B a biography. C a newspaper article. D a personal anecdote.
Read more →Why does the author decide to go home with her medal rather than take a picture with the other top finishers after the end of the competition? A) She is not friends with the other skaters. B) She is embarrassed by her performance. C) She…
Read more →Describe your dream house. You will use images to illustrate your house description. Use your template to sketch the room, the items, and activities you are going to describe to help support the ideas of this assessment. Be sure to…
Read more →Based on evidence included in this selection, one could reasonable classify the National Guard’s crowd control methods as A likely use of excessive force. B appropriate to the circumstances. C humane and respectful. D completely…
Read more →Which expression is equivalent to the given expression? (9 × 10^6) / (1 × 10^−8) + (3 × 10^−8) A. 2.25 × 10^14 B. 3 × 10^14 C. 2.25 × 10^−2 D. 3 × 10^2
Read more →Which two words are the closest antonyms? A. reveal and conceal B. plentiful and powerful C. basis and crisis D. conclusion and contribution
Read more →What evidence does the author give that suggests there is a real need for TS Youth Ambassadors? A. Groups for other medical disorders, such as diabetes or peanut allergies, employ teen advocates. B. People with TS should have access to…
Read more →Based upon the following excerpt, the word “malignant” most closely means A) placid. B) droll. C) reassuring. D) menacing.
Read more →What is one reason why Mr. Brayton decided to stay at Dr. Druring’s house during his visit to San Francisco? A. The Castle Hotel was infested with dangerous snakes while Dr. Druning’s home was safe. B. A stay at the Castle Hotel would…
Read more →Who is the “enemy” described in this excerpt from the selection? A) Mr. Brayton B) Dr. Durning C) the servants D) the toy snake
Read more →What is the main idea of this selection? A Snakes are dangerous creatures that should not be kept by inexperienced pet owners. B A scientist in San Francisco becomes the first person to discover a type of snake that eats other snakes. C A…
Read more →When Queen Victoria commented, “in general such things were done the other way,” what did she mean? A) She had to arrange payment for the wedding; usually the groom’s family paid. B) She had to establish Albert’s role as king;…
Read more →According to the selection, which two of the following statements about a career as a materials scientist are true? A People with this occupation develop new products or improve existing ones. B A post-graduate degree is a mandatory…
Read more →Read this excerpt. Based on what you have read, you can infer that which two of the following are major responsibilities of astronomers? A) learn more about outer space B) go to outer space C) monitor activities that occur in outer space…
Read more →Mary McLeod Bethune advocated for the education of girls at a time when that was not the norm. What was her rationale for this? A She knew that women were likely to share their knowledge with their children. B She wanted to fill as many…
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