In Passage 2, Thoreau indicates that some unjust aspects of government are

inevitable and should be endured.

In Passage 1, Lincoln contends that breaking the law has which consequence?

It undermines and repudiates the nation’s values.

Lincoln would most likely describe the behavior that Thoreau recomends in lines 64-66 as

a rejection of the country’s proper forms of remedy

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Lines 58-59 (“If the injustice... go”)

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Lines 9-12 (“let every man... liberty”)

The sentence in lines 24-28 (“When... made”) primarily serves which function in Passage 1?

It corrects a possible misinterpretation of Lincoln’s argument.

One commonality in the stances Lincoln and Thoreau take toward abolitionism is that..

neither author embraces the cause as his own.

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1
In Passage 2, Thoreau indicates that some unjust aspects of government are
self-correcting and may be beneficial.
superficial and can be fixed easily.
inevitable and should be endured.
subtle and must be studied carefully.
2
In Passage 1, Lincoln contends that breaking the law has which consequence?
It slows the repeal of bad laws.
It undermines and repudiates the nation’s values.
It creates divisions between social groups.
It leads slowly but inexorably to rule by the mob.
3
As used in line 24, “urge” most nearly means
require
advocate
hasten
stimulate
4
Lincoln would most likely describe the behavior that Thoreau recomends in lines 64-66 as
a rejection of the country’s proper forms of remedy
an honorable response to an unjust law
a misapplication of a core principle of the Constitution.
an excusable reaction to an intolerable situation
5
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 51-52 (“They... evil”)
Lines 75-78 (“A man... wrong”)
Lines 45-48 (“Unjust... once”)
Lines 58-59 (“If the injustice... go”)
6
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 20-23 (“and let... altars”)
Lines 9-12 (“let every man... liberty”)
Lines 36-37 (“There... law”)
Lines 33-35 (“If such... borne with”)
7
As used in line 32, “observed” most nearly means
contemplated.
noticed.
followed.
scrutinized.
8
The sentence in lines 24-28 (“When... made”) primarily serves which function in Passage 1?
It acknowledges a central assumption of Lincoln’s argument.
It identifies a crucial shortcoming of Lincoln’s argument.
It corrects a possible misinterpretation of Lincoln’s argument.
It raises a potential counterargument to Lincoln’s argument.
9
One commonality in the stances Lincoln and Thoreau take toward abolitionism is that..
both authors view the cause as central to their argument.
neither author expect the cause to win widespread acceptance.
both authors see the cause as warranting drastic action.
neither author embraces the cause as his own.

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Questions 9

Answers

1
In Passage 2, Thoreau indicates that some unjust aspects of government are
self-correcting and may be beneficial.
superficial and can be fixed easily.
inevitable and should be endured.
subtle and must be studied carefully.
2
In Passage 1, Lincoln contends that breaking the law has which consequence?
It slows the repeal of bad laws.
It undermines and repudiates the nation’s values.
It creates divisions between social groups.
It leads slowly but inexorably to rule by the mob.
3
As used in line 24, “urge” most nearly means
require
advocate
hasten
stimulate
4
Lincoln would most likely describe the behavior that Thoreau recomends in lines 64-66 as
a rejection of the country’s proper forms of remedy
an honorable response to an unjust law
a misapplication of a core principle of the Constitution.
an excusable reaction to an intolerable situation
5
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 51-52 (“They... evil”)
Lines 75-78 (“A man... wrong”)
Lines 45-48 (“Unjust... once”)
Lines 58-59 (“If the injustice... go”)
6
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 20-23 (“and let... altars”)
Lines 9-12 (“let every man... liberty”)
Lines 36-37 (“There... law”)
Lines 33-35 (“If such... borne with”)
7
As used in line 32, “observed” most nearly means
contemplated.
noticed.
followed.
scrutinized.
8
The sentence in lines 24-28 (“When... made”) primarily serves which function in Passage 1?
It acknowledges a central assumption of Lincoln’s argument.
It identifies a crucial shortcoming of Lincoln’s argument.
It corrects a possible misinterpretation of Lincoln’s argument.
It raises a potential counterargument to Lincoln’s argument.
9
One commonality in the stances Lincoln and Thoreau take toward abolitionism is that..
both authors view the cause as central to their argument.
neither author expect the cause to win widespread acceptance.
both authors see the cause as warranting drastic action.
neither author embraces the cause as his own.