What is a main goal that Lincoln pushes to the audience?

that their deaths are not in vain

What was the name of the school that he was finally accepted to?

United Nations International School

Which of the following was the title of the author's entrance essay?

"Why I Do Not Have a Report Card"

Which of the following was one of the ways the author avoided violence in the city?

didn't take the same route twice

What is the main irony in MLK's use of Washington?

Washington's family could've owned MLK's

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1
What college does the author mention speaking at?
George Washington University
Georgetown University
none of the above
Louisiana State University
2
Which of the following is the people for whom the author is writing?
crowd
voice
tone
audience
3
Blended or laced together
pluralistic
interwoven
mongrel
diversity
4
Denial that clarifies and discredits opposing viewpoints
discordant
pluralistic
concession
rebuttal
5
Which word does Quindlen describe as excessive?
Pride
Patriotism
Tolerance
6
Speeches directly address and connect with audiences.
False
True
7
Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln?
James Earl Ray
none of the above
Lee Harvey Oswald
John Wilkes Booth
8
Which of the following is an additional storyline that runs parallel to the main story?
substory
alternate plot
parallel universe
subplot
9
What is the final goal that Lincoln pushes to the audience?
that they enlist in the military
that government won't die
that he get re-elected
none of the above
10
Understatement can be used for a humorous effect, to create satire, or to achieve a restrained tone.
True
False
11
Which of the following is a person or thing performing a function that corresponds to another person in another place?
counterpart
villain
rival
nemesis
12
Which army was George Washington the leader of?
Confederacy
Red Coats
Continental
none of the above
13
Having varied social and/or ethnic backgrounds
diversity
mongrel
ostracism
disparate
14
The author's friends invited him back to play the next week.
False
True
15
Which of the following is the central idea of the work, or what the author is trying to communicate to the audience?
audience
message
tone
purpose
16
admission that an opposing viewpoint may be correct
concession
rebuttal
evidence
discordant
17
Repetition is used to downplay key ideas.
True
False
18
How old was the author when he began fighting in the war?
16
14
13
12
19
Why was the author afraid to tell his friends about his background and the war he lived through?
he wanted to forget about it
none of the above
he wanted to be a kid
he didn't want to be sent back home
20
What notion does Quindlen say America is held together by?
"all men are created equal"
"one nation under God"
"with liberty and justice for all"
none of the above
21
May include facts, statistics, examples, anecdotes, or quotations
counterarguments
evidence
concession
rebuttal
22
Parallelism is used to create rhythm and evoke emotions.
False
True
23
Which of the following is the main message of a story?
moral
message
meaning
theme
24
Rather than being cynical, MLK committed himself to what?
becoming well-known
seeking revenge
none of the above
shaping the future
25
Divided into small, uncooperative groups like countries
balkanized
calvinist undercurrent
cold war
apartheid
26
Which side won the Battle of Gettysburg?
Union
Confederacy
27
The author recognizes that his friends have an idea of violence even though they've never really lived it.
False
True
28
What mattered to George Washington when seeking a carpenter or bricklayer?
gender
none of the above
religion
race
29
The author claims his friends are lucky to play pretend war and not have to deal with the real thing.
True
False
30
What state was the Gettysburg Address delivered in?
Massachusetts
Virginia
New York
Pennsylvania
31
What year was Lincoln assassinated in?
1885
1875
1855
1865
32
How many Confederate soldiers were killed or wounded in this battle?
35,000
28,000
31,000
23,000
33
What is the first thing the author does upon arrival to the paintball park?
learned how to shoot the guns
looked for a hiding spot
memorized the terrain
claimed which bed was his
34
Which of the following is the writer's attitude toward his or her subject?
message
attitude
tone
mood
35
The author's US friends claimed they were tough because they were in a gang in NYC.
False
True
36
What strategy the the author employ while learning how to use the paintball guns?
missed on purpose
rapid fire
shot lights out
none of the above
37
Which of the following is the action of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy?
rehabilitation
therapy
reviving
training
38
Which of the following is the time and place of the action in a story?
date
setting
action time
time
39
Which of the following is an example Quindlen uses of things our children are learning about in social studies classes?
denial of rights to women
all of the above
lynching of blacks
murders of gay men
40
How old was the author when he became an orphan?
14
12
13
16
41
What is a main goal that Lincoln pushes to the audience?
that we bury the dead
that their deaths are not in vain
that we honor the dead
none of the above
42
What was the name of the school that he was finally accepted to?
United States International School
United Nations International School
United National Nations School
None of the above
43
Which of the following should readers do to determine the author's purpose in a personal essay?
All of the above
Make inferences based on the author's style and message
Analyze language, including voice and tone
Analyze the text structure
44
The author recognizes that he knows the people in the violent areas of NYC do glorify violence like his friends.
False
True
45
Which of the following was the title of the author's entrance essay?
None of the above
"How I Lost My Report Card"
"Why I'm Right For Your School"
"Why I Do Not Have a Report Card"
46
Which of the following was one of the ways the author avoided violence in the city?
didn't take the same route twice
threw up gang signs
sprinted everywhere he went
carried a weapon
47
What is the main irony in MLK's use of Washington?
none of the above
they lived in a dictatorship
he wasn't a model of acceptance
Washington's family could've owned MLK's
48
Speeches use rhetorical devices to achieve specific purposes.
False
True
49
An author's reasoning for writing a speech may be to inform or explain, to persuade, to express thoughts or feelings.
True
False
50
Upon arrival into the US, how long did the author have to get into a school before being shipped back to his home?
6 months
3 months
5 months
4 months
51
What excuse did the author give for how good he was at paintball?
he used to be a hunter
none of the above
he's a fast learner
he plays fortnite
52
Which of the following was a common anti-Catholic ritual?
burning flags
burning churches
burning crosses
burning pope in effigy
53
Which of the following is a writer's unique use of language that allows a reader to hear a human personality in the work
syntax
tone
language
voice
54
Speeches end memorably.
False
True
55
Exclusion or separation from society
ostracism
apartheid
conundrum
balkanized
56
What is the author's main, more important message of the blog?
none of the above
talk for a living
be part of the conversation
take action
57
Quindlen notes that Americans always find unity through __________.
duck season
none of the above
a common enemy
tough times
58
What is another main goal that Lincoln pushes to the audience?
that the Union wins the war
that the US have a new birth of freedom
that all slaves are freed
none of the above
59
Who was the leader of the Hebrew Congregation in Rhode Island?
Eboo Patel
Moses Sessius
Mahatma Ghandi
None of the above
60
Statements that address opposing viewpoints
rebuttal
counterarguments
concession
evidence
61
Which of the following was NOT one of the things the President promised for citizens of our country?
freedoms protected
None of the above
identities respected
safety secured
62
A position someone takes on an issue
argument
rebuttal
claim
concession
63
"Now is the time for redemption, now is the time for reconciliation, now is the time to build the beloved community"
George Washington said this
MLK said this
The author said this
None of the above
64
Which of the following is NOT an element of a personal essay?
Written during the events in the story
Explores the writer's experiences
Similar to memoirs but shorter and more focused
Includes the author's feelings and reactions at the time
65
What was the name of the MLK sermon mentioned in the blog?
none of the above
Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution
Making the Future Better, Together
Rip Van Winkle
66
George Washington said citizens would be EXPECTED to contribute to the common good of the country.
True
False
67
What site was the Gettysburg Address delivered at?
National Cemetery
National Landmark
National Memorial
National Memoriam
68
Elements of style that contribute to a writer's voice include sentence structure, word choice, and tone.
False
True
69
George Washington said citizens would be EXPECTED to cultivate good relationships with people of different backgrounds.
False
True
70
Distinct or not alike
apartheid
disparate
conundrum
ostracism
71
America had gone from living in a _______ to living in a ___________.
democracy, dictatorship
dictatorship, democracy
72
Speeches contain a clear message, stated near the beginning.
False
True
73
A riddle or puzzle
apartheid
mongrel
ostracism
conundrum
74
What did the author claim was the "first rule of warfare"?
never surrender
take no prisoners
respect everyone
never belittle your opponent
75
What did Lincoln want to dedicated as a final resting place for those who lost their lives in the battle?
The River
none of the above
A portion of the field
The cemetery
76
A political system of racial or ethnic separation and discrimination
apartheid
cold war
calvinist undercurrent
balkanized
77
What story is summarized in MLK's sermon?
none of the above
Scooby Doo
Rip Van Winkle
Ghandi
78
What does Quindlen say was "built...like the crazy quilts"?
our neighborhoods
America
our streets
none of the above
79
What did MLK use George Washington as a symbol of?
dictatorship
democracy
acceptance
hope
80
Diplomatic and economic hostility between the US and Soviet Union following WWII
cold war
calvinist undercurrent
mongrel
disparate
81
Which of the following should readers NOT do to determine central ideas and message in a personal essay?
Analyze the author's interpretations of events
Make inferences based on events and people the author describes
None of the above
Pick a character and make inferences based on their actions
82
Which word does Quindlen believe is a vanilla-pudding word?
Tolerance
Pride
Patriotism
83
Presents a claim, or position, on an issue and supports it with reasons and evidence
argument
concession
evidence
claim
84
Which word does Quindlen deem as appropriate to describe our nation?
Patriotism
Tolerance
Pride
85
Which of the following is the reason the writer has for writing a text?
message
purpose
audience
tone
86
Which of the following is a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person?
stereotype
sexism
bigotry
racism
87
Combination of many ethnic and cultural groups
mongrel
pluralistic
ostracism
disparate
88
Whose words did the author think defined the essence of our nation?
MLK
Ghandi
Washington
Sessius
89
Quindlen's anecdotes from her personal life experiences indicate that __________.
none of the above
America should separate into multiple countries
ethnic groups have always struggled to coexist
America is, for the most part, perfect
90
Which group said "The US is a unique country that stands for something special in the world"?
World Health Organization
National Football League
National Opinion Research Center
none of the above
91
How old was the author when he was finally removed from the war?
19
16
17
18
92
Which of the following was the message on the author's fortune cookie upon his arrival to the US?
"You suck go home"
"You're about to have new clothes"
"You're about to have a new beginning"
"You're about to have a new life"
93
Who did Lincoln say "brought forth and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal"?
God
our fathers
none of the above
our mothers
94
Constructed out of elements that appear to be in conflict with one another
diversity
discordant
disparate
interwoven
95
The social influence of a Christian religion with a strict moral code and belief in God as absolutely sovereign
cold war
apartheid
calvinist undercurrent
balkanized
96
Which of the following means showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment?
dumb
none of the above
naive
ignorant
97
Which of the following are two groups Quindlen lists as those that are on the verge of fisticuffs with one another?
none of the above
gays and lesbians
chinese and whites
Puerto Rican and Mexican
98
How many Union soldiers were wounded or killed in this battle?
31,000
23,000
35,000
28,000
99
Something produced by mixing different breeds
diversity
ostracism
interwoven
mongrel
100
Which of the following are elements of an author's style?
Hats and accessories
Socks and shoes
Shirt and tie
Voice and tone

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