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1. What is King’s intended effect in the speech “I Have a Dream”? (1 point) To chastise Americans for their failures To deepen people’s appreciation of the physical and social environment To challenge people to improve the civil rights of all Americans To urge a united front in the war against poverty 2. The ending of “I Have a Dream” evokes a strong feeling of (1 point) hope and optimism. fear and isolation. joy and jubilation. anger and disappointment. 3. Choose the best description of Chief Dan George’s idea of new Native American warriors. (1 point) The new warriors will solve the nation’s environmental problems. The new warriors will use the weapons of their forefathers. The new warriors will be lawyers and politicians. The new warriors will have skills that give them a sense of worth and purpose. 4. What element of fantasy is essential to “Old Man of the Temple”? (1 point) The old man’s appearance at the temple The bramble-covered temple The narrator’s encounter with a ghost The appearance of the old man’s dead wife 5. What is the main conflict in “Old Man of the Temple”? (1 point) An external conflict between Doss and the old man An internal conflict between the old man and his memories An external conflict between the narrator and the old man An internal conflict between the narrator and his conscience 6. The difference in character between Doss and the old man is the difference between (1 point) intelligence and stupidity. pride and humility. humor and despair. patience and irritability. 7. Which of the following quotations from other works of literature best expresses the attitude of the narrator toward the old man of the temple? (1 point) “In old age we live under the shadow of Death, which, like a sword of Damocles, may descend at any moment. . . .” “Old men must die or the world would grow mouldy, would only breed the past again.” “What can an old man do but die?” “There is a majesty and an eloquence in the death of the aged that nothing can touch.” 8. How do Meimei and her brothers view the Chinatown alley where they live? (1 point) As a dull and spiritless place As a frightening place As an impoverished environment As a place of adventure 9. Why does Meimei’s mother believe it’s important for her daughter to figure out the chess rules herself? (1 point) To beat her brother at the game To retain her Chinese heritage To compete successfully in America To become a national chess champion 10. What is the real significance of Meimei’s success for her mother? (1 point) She is instrumental in helping her daughter learn the chess rules. Meimei achieves the success within the American system that her mother cannot. Meimei is offered a scholarship. Meimei’s success enhances the family’s status in their village in China. 11. Which of the following represents a generational conflict between Meimei and her mother? (1 point) Meimei is allowed to leave rice in her bowl; her brothers must empty their bowls. Meimei is allowed to learn chess in spite of the fact that she is a girl. Mrs. Jong’s English is less fluent than Meimei’s. Mrs. Jong is angry when Meimei appears to show disrespect toward her. 12. What other game, besides chess, is being referred to in the title of this story? (1 point) The conflict between Meimei’s two brothers A strategy for achieving success in life A strategy for becoming a national chess champion The conflict between Meimei’s parents 13. What is the “glorious achievement” on which the sun will never set? (1 point) Mandela’s election The South African people’s move from apartheid toward democracy The overthrow of Mandela’s opponents The South Africans’ triumph over poverty 14. In what way does Mandela support his message of hope to South Africans? (1 point) He reviews the wrongs and injustices of the system of apartheid. He points to the international guests and blames them for South Africa’s troubles. He shames his opponents by blaming them for all the troubles of the past. He reminds his audience that they have overcome difficulties and are on the verge of a new beginning. 15. In “Dream Deferred,” the lines “Does it dry up / like a raisin in the sun?” are an example of what kind of figurative language? (1 point) Simile Metaphor Personification Hyperbole Vocabulary and Grammar 16. Which of the following is not a linking verb? (1 point) is was speaks seems 17. Choose the sentence that contains an action verb. (1 point) Martin Luther King, Jr., was an inspiring man. The speaker in “There Is a Longing” is a chief. The bus driver appeared angry. Rosa Parks stayed in her seat. 18. Which of the following is an example of determination? (1 point) A young child tries again and again to put his own socks on. School work comes easily to Marly; she gets good grades. Pete didn’t train hard beforehand, but gave the race his best effort. A teenager puts o

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