Question 1

What does the word reenactment mean in paragraph 12?

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A repetition of an event

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A celebration of a famous person

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A competition involving many participants

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A protest in response to an action

Question 2

According to the information in “Consider This,” how is a spider weaving a web similar to Homan Walsh flying the kite?

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Both depend on the wind for success.

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Both create something that is useful to others.

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Both rely on others to complete their task.

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Both experience failure in the beginning stages of their work.

Question 3

The image below paragraph 1 is included in the selection most likely to —

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highlight the distance that the kite had to fly in order to cross the river

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show why engineers chose this location for a bridge

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show where the ferry transported Walsh

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explain how Walsh developed his plan for flying his kite across the river

Question 4

The author organizes this selection by —

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stating a problem related to building the bridge and explaining how it was solved

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comparing building the bridge to flying a kite

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listing all the people involved in building the bridge and describing their contributions

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identifying the reasons for building the bridge and showing how people benefited from it

Question 5

Paragraph 10 is mainly about —

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how the kite string was used to start the construction of the bridge

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why metal cables are used in suspension bridges

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why cables needed to be anchored before attaching them to the deck

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when a stronger line was used to fly the kite across the gorge

Question 6

According to the information in “Consider This,” when does a spider construct most of its web?

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After reinforcing the first thread

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When the first thread is blown by the wind

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Before attaching a thread to a surface

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When the wind stops blowing the threads

Question 7

Which of these conclusions about Homan Walsh is supported by paragraph 9?

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He did not accept failure.

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He was motivated by the prize money offered to the winner.

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He was confident he would win the contest.

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He was a perfectionist.

Question 8

Which idea do both the selection and “Consider This” emphasize?

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A system of processes is required in construction.

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Individual steps are not as important as results.

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Engineers must be patient in order to be successful.

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Practice is essential for developing design skills.

Question 9

In “Consider This,” how do the two photographs differ from the three drawings?

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The photographs show the two finished projects, while the drawings focus on a construction process.

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The photographs highlight the materials used in constructing two projects, while the drawings do not.

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The photographs indicate who designed two projects, while the drawings do not.

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The photographs demonstrate the multiple steps involved in completing two projects, while the drawings detail one step of a project.

Question 10

Read this sentence from paragraph 5. The author uses this sentence to explain how her driving lessons —

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gave her father the chance to speak

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became deeply interesting to her

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allowed her father to display his skills

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made her feel helpless

Question 11

Which of these is the best summary of the selection?

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The author’s usually silent father tried to teach her how to drive. During the driving lessons he surprised her by talking freely. As the author learned more about her father, she realized that she needed to make an effort to develop a better relationship with him.

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The author wanted to learn to drive, and her father began to teach her. As the driving lessons continued, she got used to his personal stories and began to like them. The author’s driving skills eventually improved.

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The author finally took the time to listen to her father’s stories about his life when he was young. Doing so made her realize that many things in her life were distracting her from having a close relationship with him.

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The author had her driving permit for a whole year without learning how to drive well. Since her mother was unable to teach her, the task was given to her father. While driving with her father, the author learned about what type of music he liked and how he and her mother met.

Question 12

Read this sentence from paragraph 1. In this sentence the author —

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makes fun of her lack of skill

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explains why she is such a poor driver

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shares her fear of never getting a driver’s license

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describes the place where she lives

Question 13

What can the reader infer about the author’s father?

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He came to appreciate the opportunity to share his past with his daughter.

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He concentrated better than his daughter when they talked.

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He gave his daughter driving lessons because his wife insisted.

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He thought that talking to his daughter might help her drive better.

Question 14

What chore do the father and daughter perform in the poem?

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Feeding livestock

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Clearing snow

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Baling hay

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Exercising cattle

Question 15

The imagery in stanzas 3 and 4 suggests that —

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Brandy is keenly aware of her surroundings

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Dad is not confident about Brandy’s ability to drive

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Brandy is unable to see because of the dust

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Dad is in a hurry to finish the task

Question 16

The abrupt dialogue in the poem helps convey the idea that the characters are —

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focused on their work

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cold and uncomfortable

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worried about their safety

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enjoying the morning

Question 17

Which of these best describes what the author of “Car Talk” and Brandy in “Needed” gain from the experience of driving?

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The author of “Car Talk” gets to know her father, while Brandy gets to help her family.

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The author of “Car Talk” becomes a skilled driver, while Brandy learns how to farm.

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Both gain a deeper understanding of their own abilities.

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Both gain a deeper understanding of family members.

Question 18

How does the author of “Car Talk” differ from Brandy in “Needed”?

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The author of “Car Talk” wants to master a skill, while Brandy takes on a new responsibility.

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The author of “Car Talk” does what she wants to do, while Brandy does what her father tells her to.

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The author of “Car Talk” thinks driving is scary, while Brandy thinks driving is fun.

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The author of “Car Talk” is easily distracted, while Brandy pays attention when she drives.

Question 19

Read line 7 of the poem. Which excerpt from “Car Talk” best matches the feeling expressed by the speaker in line 7 of the poem?

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that now-aging permit first found its way into my eager hands

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Dad and I drove around, saying almost nothing

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we got into the car that first time

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a small plastic card verifying my right to drive

Question 20

How does “Car Talk” differ from “Needed”?

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“Car Talk” describes events that occur over a longer period.

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“Car Talk” describes events in the order that they happen.

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“Car Talk” focuses on something a girl experiences.

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“Car Talk” shows how a father offers guidance.

Question 21

How are the fathers in “Car Talk” and “Needed” presented differently?

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The father in “Car Talk” communicates by sharing stories, while the father in “Needed” communicates by giving instructions.

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The father in “Car Talk” demonstrates the importance of following directions, while the father in “Needed” demonstrates a carefree approach to driving.

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The father in “Car Talk” is eager to spend time with his daughter, while the father in “Needed” is hesitant about having his daughter help him.

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The father in “Car Talk” is uncertain of his ability to provide instructions, while the father in “Needed” is confident when giving instructions.

Question 22

In paragraph 1, which words does the author use to create a gloomy mood?

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dim, stench

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lowest, vessel

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letter, curse

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boat, section

Question 23

Why is the letter important to this story?

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It explains Pavel’s motivation for enduring the journey.

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It suggests that Pavel has family members who love him.

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It shows that Pavel’s countrymen have renamed their town.

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It tells how Pavel’s uncle managed to acquire new land.

Question 24

Pavel’s interaction with Miklos contributes to the plot by —

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causing Pavel to use a different strategy to get some soup

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indicating where Miklos is standing when Pavel begins to sing a song

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highlighting why Miklos is rude to Pavel

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showing how much smaller Pavel is compared with Miklos

Question 25

Which of these best describes Pavel’s internal conflict in the story?

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He is not prepared for the misery of the voyage to America.

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A man places him on the other side of the ship.

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A man stands between him and the soup pot.

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He is unhappy about the cost of his ticket.

Question 26

The point of view from which the story is told gives the reader insight into —

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Pavel’s feelings about his experience

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the reasons for the travelers’ journey

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Uncle John’s optimistic attitude

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how beautiful the passengers’ destination is

Question 27

How does the setting influence the plot of the story?

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The conditions on the boat contribute to the conflict Pavel experiences.

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Pavel’s fellow passengers encourage him to remain hopeful about purchasing land.

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The letter from Pavel’s uncle introduces an important character.

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The man standing in front of the soup pot provides comic relief.

Question 28

In paragraph 1, the word omission means something that is —

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left out

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written down

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changed

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offered

Question 29

Which of these is the best summary of the story?

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Pavel is traveling with many other immigrants on a boat to America. To avoid thinking about the smelly, crowded conditions, Pavel reflects on a letter from his uncle, who has settled in Texas. Pavel shows that he is focused on his goals when he thinks of a way to avoid a bully.

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Pavel is immigrating to America to join his uncle. Many other people are also making the long journey to America. On the lowest deck of the boat, it is very crowded. Pavel thinks of a song to sing, and eventually others begin to sing and dance, too.

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Some immigrants traveling to America are crowded together in the lowest deck of a boat. Pavel thinks about a letter from his uncle that tells about the life that Pavel will find when he reaches Texas. The letter describes the beautiful sky, the clean air, and the promise of endless farmland. Pavel looks forward to being there.

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The trip to America is a long and difficult one, and the space below the decks is crowded and smelly. The only food is soup that the travelers must share. Pavel thinks about the people on the upper decks who can eat while sitting at a table. He finally gets soup for himself.

Question 30

A theme expressed in the story centers on —

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making the best of a bad situation

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hiding anger from others

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helping those who are in need

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treating everyone fairly

Question 31

The main difference between the Sweethearts and most other bands of the 1940s was that the Sweethearts —

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were a racially integrated group of women

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played swing music outside the South

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tended to perform in large cities

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were allowed to travel and perform in Europe

Question 32

In paragraph 11, the word refuted means —

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disproved

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questioned

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performed

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ignored

Question 33

Which sentence from the selection helps explain why the Sweethearts became successful?

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But they remained focused on their main ambition: to play great swing music.

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At this point a few new musicians joined the group.

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Swing musicians usually played instruments such as the clarinet, the saxophone, the trombone, and the trumpet.

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The women chose to include “International” in the band’s name because they came from many different cultural backgrounds.

Question 34

The author organizes the selection by —

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relating the history of the Sweethearts in chronological order

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describing the Sweethearts’ experience of traveling throughout the country

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detailing the major accomplishments of the Sweethearts

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comparing the Sweethearts with other swing bands of the time

Question 35

The author wrote this selection most likely to —

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celebrate a group of musicians who influenced American popular music

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explain how swing music is played

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prove that the 1940s were a turning point for female musicians

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encourage young women to learn how to play musical instruments

Question 36

Paragraph 3 reveals that the author intends to —

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explain what made the Sweethearts unique

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describe how members of the Sweethearts were selected

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express an opinion about the type of music the Sweethearts performed

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offer reasons why the Sweethearts performed well

Question 37

Becoming a full-time traveling band helped the Sweethearts by —

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increasing their popularity

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providing them with opportunities to listen to all-male bands

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enabling them to recruit new members

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allowing them to earn money for school

Question 38

Which sentence expresses the main idea of the selection?

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The International Sweethearts of Rhythm were an all-female touring swing band popular during the 1940s.

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The International Sweethearts of Rhythm commonly performed to sold-out crowds in ballrooms and theaters.

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The International Sweethearts of Rhythm chose to play swing music because it was what most people wanted to hear.

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The International Sweethearts of Rhythm traveled and performed in the United States during World War II.

Question 39

Based on the selection, why did the Sweethearts stop playing together?

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Swing music eventually became less popular in the United States.

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The musicians became tired of traveling to different cities.

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Americans were uninterested in music during World War II.

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Musical groups composed of only women were no longer a novelty.

Question 40

Which of these is the best summary of the selection?

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The International Sweethearts of Rhythm were a touring swing band made up of young women from different ethnic backgrounds. Although the band faced discrimination in the segregated South, the Sweethearts achieved success in the 1930s and 1940s.

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Swing was an extremely popular kind of music played by many American bands during the 1930s and 1940s. One of the most interesting and talented swing groups of this period was the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, a 17-member band from Mississippi.

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The International Sweethearts of Rhythm were a successful band that included African American, Chinese American, Mexican American, American Indian, and Puerto Rican members. Just a few years after the group was founded, the Sweethearts were able to become a professional touring band.

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In 1937 a group of young female musicians formed a band that would become known as the International Sweethearts of Rhythm. The musicians played instruments such as the clarinet, the saxophone, the trombone, the trumpet, the bass, the guitar, and the piano.

Question 41

A documentary film about the International Sweethearts of Rhythm was made most likely because the band —

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made major contributions to the growth of swing music

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played in many different music venues throughout the United States

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performed a new style of music that was embraced by the public

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promoted other swing bands while performing around the world

Question 42

The band’s name is significant because it highlights —

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the fact that the musicians came from diverse cultures

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the support the musicians gave to soldiers in wartime

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the fact that the band performed in countries around the world

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the type of music the band played

Question 43

What does the word flustered mean in paragraph 12?

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Irritated

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Greedy

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Suspicious

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Sly

Question 44

In Scene 1, the dialogue between the boy and the banker reveals that the boy —

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does not feel threatened by the banker

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enjoys talking with the banker

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does not understand why the banker is visiting

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refuses to respond to the banker’s questions

Question 45

Read the following line from Scene 3 of the play. What is ironic about the parents’ belief that their son is honest?

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The boy lies in court in order to get the banker to tell the truth.

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The boy realizes that the witness is unable to talk about the agreement.

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The boy does not want to reveal to the banker where his parents are.

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The boy explains that the banker said he would not collect the money owed.

Question 46

The playwright uses the stage directions at the end of Scene 1 to hint that —

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the banker cannot be trusted

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the boy’s parents will be home soon

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the boy is tired of playing

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the witness is not reliable

Question 47

In paragraph 20, the word waver means to —

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hesitate

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tease

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be unhappy

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be humble

Question 48

Paragraph 30 is important to the play because it shows that the banker —

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has no intention of forgiving the family’s debt

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often forgets about agreements he has made

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has an important job in the village

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is still upset about the boy’s responses to his questions

Question 49

Which of the following lines does the playwright include to show that the boy is clever?

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BOY: My mother has gone to the market to sell fans so that she can buy oil for our lamps. Isn’t that what you would call selling the wind to buy the moon?

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BOY: It’s true. He promised.

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BOY: [Appearing in the doorway.] No! You don’t owe him. He promised me he would forget about the debt.

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BOY: I do have a witness, Your Honor.

Question 50

Read these lines from paragraph 5. The playwright includes these lines to suggest that —

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other characters have a negative view of the banker

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the narrator is cowardly

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the banker is in a rush

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the banker and the boy will disagree

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