According to the selection from Nature, how does the author feel when he walks outside at twilight on a cloudy day?

almost overwhelmed with happiness

In the selection from “Self-Reliance,” what view of human potential does the author hold?

Most people fail to appreciate or live up to their potential.

In the selection from “Self-Reliance,” what purpose is most likely served by mentioning Socrates, Jesus, and Galileo?

to illustrate the idea that individuals are often misunderstood

Which sentence best states what society requires from people, according to the selection from “Self-Reliance”?

they conform and give up their individualism in order to gain resources.

In the selection from Nature, what overall view of nature does the author take?

Nature can inspire the human spirit.

Which sentence best expresses the central idea of the selection from “Self-Reliance”?

Trust your instincts, regardless of what others do.

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1
According to the selection from Nature, how does the author feel when he walks outside at twilight on a cloudy day?
gloomy because of the dark setting
connected to the animals in the area
amused and mournful at the same time
almost overwhelmed with happiness
2
In the selection from “Self-Reliance,” what view of human potential does the author hold?
Most people fail to appreciate or live up to their potential.
Exploring your potential is a scientific act.
Formal education tends to limit human potential.
Only in the author’s time has human potential been appreciated.
3
What is the meaning of redeemers?
criminals
saviors
4
In the selection from “Self-Reliance,” what purpose is most likely served by mentioning Socrates, Jesus, and Galileo?
to question these figures’ practical contribution to society
to suggest that these people would all agree with the author’s philosophy
to encourage readers to learn about historical figures
to illustrate the idea that individuals are often misunderstood
5
How does the author of the selection from Nature describe himself when he loses himself in a natural setting?
as a perennial festival
as a transparent eyeball
as the tranquil landscape
as the Universal Being
6
Which sentence best states what society requires from people, according to the selection from “Self-Reliance”?
they conform and give up their individualism in order to gain resources.
People must learn to appreciate the various cultures within society.
they seek answers to lifes questions in order to contribute to society
People must obey the wishes of society members who have come before them.
7
Where would someone most likely go to find a sense of sanctity?
zoo
church
gym
tv studio
8
In the selection from Nature, what overall view of nature does the author take?
Nature must be observed and analyzed objectively.
Nature can inspire the human spirit.
Nature is poorly understood by urban dwellers.
Nature is indifferent to human suffering.
9
If listeners refer to a speaker’s address as transcendent, what kind of speech has she most likely delivered?
an inspirational speech
an informative speech
a humorous speech
a conversational speech
10
Which sentence best expresses the central idea of the selection from “Self-Reliance”?
Meekness is the virtue that fosters self-awareness.
Trust your instincts, regardless of what others do.
Cruelty may be necessary to achieve one’s goals.
Social customs serve a valuable purpose.

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