What does Harrington say he fears will happen if his proposed funding pan is not approved soon?

the delay will mean greater expenses

Why does William Straus believe the Red Sox need to rethink their plans for a new ballpark?

he doesnt think the state should have 2 pay so much of cost

What does Dos Passos tell the German students they should admire about American society?

everyone can make his own way in life

what does Mantaigne say the honor and practice of religious leaders depends upon?

the deaths and vices of the people

How does Dos Passos feel about American technology?

it is not an example of what to be and do

what does Franklin believe will happen once people begin rising earlier?

early rising will become their habit

Which of the following does Montaigne believe?

young people spend their money too freely

what kind of victories does Dos Passos think are most admirable?

those that are won with warmhearted thinking

why, according to the author, is parenting a difficult job

it requires shaping other people

Franklin proposes all of the following to get people up earlier except

throwing water through open windows

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Questions 72

Answers

1
a word that means the same things as nourish
comfort
mistreat
feed
2
what or who does Kennedy say will be the final judge of our actions?
wealth
the United Nations
history
global opinion
3
What does Harrington say he fears will happen if his proposed funding pan is not approved soon?
Fenway Park will collapse from age
no one will attend games
the delay will mean greater expenses
the players will go on strike
4
How does Kennedy feel about the United Nations?
all nations should be forced to join it
it is corrupt
it is our best hope for peace
it has too much power
5
Why does William Straus believe the Red Sox need to rethink their plans for a new ballpark?
he does not think the new stadium will be big enough
he believes there is nothing wrong with Fenway Park
he thinks few people will be interested in a new ballpark
he doesnt think the state should have 2 pay so much of cost
6
what does Dos Passos believe is America's greatest accomplishment?
self-government
victories in war
high wages
advanced technology
7
according to the author, a good writer must
be well-educated
imitate others well
know himself or herself
have new ideas
8
a word that ,eats the opposite of eradicate is
injure
dislike
nurture
9
a word that means the same thing as negations is
attacks
denials
disagreements
10
what does Buck Martinez say the Red Sox must be sure to include in a new park?
plenty of concessions stands
fewer luxury boxes
Fenway's seats
the Green Monster
11
a word that means the opposite of denigrate is
persuade
praise
encourage
12
What does Dos Passos tell the German students they should admire about American society?
everyone has access to technology
anyone can become president
everyone can make his own way in life
no one lives in poverty
13
what does Mantaigne say the honor and practice of religious leaders depends upon?
their desire to profit
their faith and intelligence
the deaths and vices of the people
the people's charity
14
Kennedy seems most interested in
driving out communism
building a global alliance
developing a strong military
cementing America's power
15
subsequent events occur
after an event
before an event
at the same time as an event
16
the author encourages her audience to
become writers
be perfect
get to know themselves
have children
17
What countries does Kennedy consider "sister republics"?
poor countries
members of the United Nations
Communist countries
countries south of our border
18
Franklin consults the almanac in order to find out
how many nights are in six months
how many people live in Paris
when the sun rises
how many candles most people burn each night
19
the word cathedral describes a large
church
ballpark
home
20
Dos Passos says "our leaders had sweetest smiles be4 tv cameras" he's implying our politicians
are the best in the world
are obsessed with being on television
are not always sincere
are very friendly
21
How does Dos Passos feel about American technology?
it is not an example of what to be and do
it has allowed us to win important victories
it is not very impressive
it is our greatest achievement
22
you would be most likely to find an estuary near a
river
church
mountain
23
the author worked as all of the following except
a poet
a full-time mother
a novelist
a writer for the New York Times
24
Kennedy encourages the use of science for all of the following except
learning more about the Earth's oceans
building defensive weapons
exploring space
eradicating disease
25
someone who behave obstinately could also be described as
angry
stubborn
confused
26
what does Franklin believe will happen once people begin rising earlier?
people will not need to travel at night
candles will become more expensive
early rising will become their habit
people will stay up later
27
nostalgia is most like
homesickness
anger
horror
28
Harrington says that he has always tried to protect
fans
Fenway Park
players
baseball
29
what does Franklin say he loves exceedingly?
economy
sleeping late
sunlight
decorative lamps
30
Which of the following does Montaigne believe?
people should try to make a profit without causing loss
funeral supplies should be free
demades was a wise man
young people spend their money too freely
31
which of the following could be considered a vice?
selling funeral supplies
gambling
healing patients
32
Which of the following best describes how Montaigne feels about profits?
they lead to corruption
they are proof of success
they are necessary evil
they are not worth the cost
33
Dos Passos describes American workers as all of the following except
well-educated
efficient
well-paid
productive
34
how does Franklin describe the people of Paris?
wasteful
judicious
fun-loving
unwholesome
35
Someone who behaves prudent acts with great
speed
excitement
care
36
a word that means the same thing as staggering is
depressing
expensive
shocking
37
In college, the author chose clothing that would make her appear
intellectual
mature
powerful
attractive
38
what kind of victories does Dos Passos think are most admirable?
those that are won with warmhearted thinking
those that are won through modern technology
those that haven't happened yet
those that are the hardest to win
39
why, according to the author, is parenting a difficult job
children do not listen
it requires shaping other people
it requires a lot of time
children often want to rebel
40
an inherent right is one that you
fight for
earn
are born with
41
a word that means the opposite of condemn is
praise
punish
comfort
42
According to Dos Passos, why are the German students disillusioned?
they hate the United States
they are not well-educated
they are tired of slogans
they work too hard
43
Franklin proposes all of the following to get people up earlier except
throwing water through open windows
outlawing nighttime travel
firing cannons in every street
imposing a tax on closed shutters
44
according to Montaigne, human beings act the way they do out of
jealousy
greed
a desire to help
natural instinct
45
when you augment something you
increase it
destroy it
predict it
46
Kennedy says he pledges to help the poor because
it is the right thing to do
it will win their trust
it will win their votes
it will stop the spread of Communism
47
a prudent choice is one that is
hasty
not recommended
wise
48
Where did Demades live?
Egypt
rome
france
greece
49
something that is redundant could also be described as
useful
polished
repetitive
50
Montaigne believes that most people are actually quite
motivated
wise
selfish
evil
51
Dos Passos seems to believe that American society
is in decline
is still evolving
has collapsed
has reached its peak
52
a venture always involves
competition
risk
business
53
All of the following are reasons given for building a new park except
it would lower ticket prices
it would honor baseball legends
it would create more luxury boxes
it would allow for a championship-caliber team
54
What does Straus say the Red Sox's estimate left out?
the cost of borrowing money
the cost of a parking garage
the cost of utilities
the cost of salaries
55
a point of contention is one that is
wise
debated
accepted as true
56
a person who gives testimony should be
elected
honest
powerful
57
Kennedy believes his generation is blessed with
many friends
material possessions
self knowledge
energy and faith
58
a word that means the same thing as distraught is
excited
confused
upset
59
a template is a kind of
advanced degree
pattern
backpack
60
something that has a great magnitude is
frightening
loud
large
61
a word that means the same thing as negotiate is
argue
compromise
agree
62
Montaigne would likely agree that
doctors cannot survive without sickness
doctors are only bothered by illness
only dishonest people become doctors
people should avoid doctors
63
what profession, according to Montaigne, is most affected by peace?
priest
officer of the law
soldier
king
64
in an unstratified society, everyone is
at war
well to do
equal
65
according to Dave Campbell, why are Red Sox tickets the most expensive in baseball?
the Red Sox have more managers than other teams
Fenway park only has 33,000 seats
the Red Sox have the highest paid players
the Red Sox do not have funding from the city
66
which of the following is most likely to be monogrammed
a sweater
a dormitory
a car
67
why was it hard for the author to be perfect at Barnard
she had too little time
she didn't have a lot of friends
she was not the smartest student
she didn't have a lot of money
68
Who is the intended audience of Franklin's article?
a newspaper editor
Messrs. Quinquet and Large
the public
candle manufacturers
69
What did Franklin think was problematic about the new lamp he had seen?
it could not be used indoors
it was too expensive
it gave off less light than most candles
it used too much oil for the amount of light it made
70
what does the backpack symbolize
a full life
achieving a lot in the world
advanced education
pressure to be perfect
71
a word that means the opposite of negligent is
unintelligent
careful
slow
72
which of the following does Kennedy describe as a common enemy of man?
poverty
disagreement
arrogance
communism

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9th Lit Unit 2 Part 3

72 termsStudBud Administration6 plays

Flashcards72 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 72

Answers

1
a word that means the same things as nourish
comfort
mistreat
feed
2
what or who does Kennedy say will be the final judge of our actions?
wealth
the United Nations
history
global opinion
3
What does Harrington say he fears will happen if his proposed funding pan is not approved soon?
Fenway Park will collapse from age
no one will attend games
the delay will mean greater expenses
the players will go on strike
4
How does Kennedy feel about the United Nations?
all nations should be forced to join it
it is corrupt
it is our best hope for peace
it has too much power
5
Why does William Straus believe the Red Sox need to rethink their plans for a new ballpark?
he does not think the new stadium will be big enough
he believes there is nothing wrong with Fenway Park
he thinks few people will be interested in a new ballpark
he doesnt think the state should have 2 pay so much of cost
6
what does Dos Passos believe is America's greatest accomplishment?
self-government
victories in war
high wages
advanced technology
7
according to the author, a good writer must
be well-educated
imitate others well
know himself or herself
have new ideas
8
a word that ,eats the opposite of eradicate is
injure
dislike
nurture
9
a word that means the same thing as negations is
attacks
denials
disagreements
10
what does Buck Martinez say the Red Sox must be sure to include in a new park?
plenty of concessions stands
fewer luxury boxes
Fenway's seats
the Green Monster
11
a word that means the opposite of denigrate is
persuade
praise
encourage
12
What does Dos Passos tell the German students they should admire about American society?
everyone has access to technology
anyone can become president
everyone can make his own way in life
no one lives in poverty
13
what does Mantaigne say the honor and practice of religious leaders depends upon?
their desire to profit
their faith and intelligence
the deaths and vices of the people
the people's charity
14
Kennedy seems most interested in
driving out communism
building a global alliance
developing a strong military
cementing America's power
15
subsequent events occur
after an event
before an event
at the same time as an event
16
the author encourages her audience to
become writers
be perfect
get to know themselves
have children
17
What countries does Kennedy consider "sister republics"?
poor countries
members of the United Nations
Communist countries
countries south of our border
18
Franklin consults the almanac in order to find out
how many nights are in six months
how many people live in Paris
when the sun rises
how many candles most people burn each night
19
the word cathedral describes a large
church
ballpark
home
20
Dos Passos says "our leaders had sweetest smiles be4 tv cameras" he's implying our politicians
are the best in the world
are obsessed with being on television
are not always sincere
are very friendly
21
How does Dos Passos feel about American technology?
it is not an example of what to be and do
it has allowed us to win important victories
it is not very impressive
it is our greatest achievement
22
you would be most likely to find an estuary near a
river
church
mountain
23
the author worked as all of the following except
a poet
a full-time mother
a novelist
a writer for the New York Times
24
Kennedy encourages the use of science for all of the following except
learning more about the Earth's oceans
building defensive weapons
exploring space
eradicating disease
25
someone who behave obstinately could also be described as
angry
stubborn
confused
26
what does Franklin believe will happen once people begin rising earlier?
people will not need to travel at night
candles will become more expensive
early rising will become their habit
people will stay up later
27
nostalgia is most like
homesickness
anger
horror
28
Harrington says that he has always tried to protect
fans
Fenway Park
players
baseball
29
what does Franklin say he loves exceedingly?
economy
sleeping late
sunlight
decorative lamps
30
Which of the following does Montaigne believe?
people should try to make a profit without causing loss
funeral supplies should be free
demades was a wise man
young people spend their money too freely
31
which of the following could be considered a vice?
selling funeral supplies
gambling
healing patients
32
Which of the following best describes how Montaigne feels about profits?
they lead to corruption
they are proof of success
they are necessary evil
they are not worth the cost
33
Dos Passos describes American workers as all of the following except
well-educated
efficient
well-paid
productive
34
how does Franklin describe the people of Paris?
wasteful
judicious
fun-loving
unwholesome
35
Someone who behaves prudent acts with great
speed
excitement
care
36
a word that means the same thing as staggering is
depressing
expensive
shocking
37
In college, the author chose clothing that would make her appear
intellectual
mature
powerful
attractive
38
what kind of victories does Dos Passos think are most admirable?
those that are won with warmhearted thinking
those that are won through modern technology
those that haven't happened yet
those that are the hardest to win
39
why, according to the author, is parenting a difficult job
children do not listen
it requires shaping other people
it requires a lot of time
children often want to rebel
40
an inherent right is one that you
fight for
earn
are born with
41
a word that means the opposite of condemn is
praise
punish
comfort
42
According to Dos Passos, why are the German students disillusioned?
they hate the United States
they are not well-educated
they are tired of slogans
they work too hard
43
Franklin proposes all of the following to get people up earlier except
throwing water through open windows
outlawing nighttime travel
firing cannons in every street
imposing a tax on closed shutters
44
according to Montaigne, human beings act the way they do out of
jealousy
greed
a desire to help
natural instinct
45
when you augment something you
increase it
destroy it
predict it
46
Kennedy says he pledges to help the poor because
it is the right thing to do
it will win their trust
it will win their votes
it will stop the spread of Communism
47
a prudent choice is one that is
hasty
not recommended
wise
48
Where did Demades live?
Egypt
rome
france
greece
49
something that is redundant could also be described as
useful
polished
repetitive
50
Montaigne believes that most people are actually quite
motivated
wise
selfish
evil
51
Dos Passos seems to believe that American society
is in decline
is still evolving
has collapsed
has reached its peak
52
a venture always involves
competition
risk
business
53
All of the following are reasons given for building a new park except
it would lower ticket prices
it would honor baseball legends
it would create more luxury boxes
it would allow for a championship-caliber team
54
What does Straus say the Red Sox's estimate left out?
the cost of borrowing money
the cost of a parking garage
the cost of utilities
the cost of salaries
55
a point of contention is one that is
wise
debated
accepted as true
56
a person who gives testimony should be
elected
honest
powerful
57
Kennedy believes his generation is blessed with
many friends
material possessions
self knowledge
energy and faith
58
a word that means the same thing as distraught is
excited
confused
upset
59
a template is a kind of
advanced degree
pattern
backpack
60
something that has a great magnitude is
frightening
loud
large
61
a word that means the same thing as negotiate is
argue
compromise
agree
62
Montaigne would likely agree that
doctors cannot survive without sickness
doctors are only bothered by illness
only dishonest people become doctors
people should avoid doctors
63
what profession, according to Montaigne, is most affected by peace?
priest
officer of the law
soldier
king
64
in an unstratified society, everyone is
at war
well to do
equal
65
according to Dave Campbell, why are Red Sox tickets the most expensive in baseball?
the Red Sox have more managers than other teams
Fenway park only has 33,000 seats
the Red Sox have the highest paid players
the Red Sox do not have funding from the city
66
which of the following is most likely to be monogrammed
a sweater
a dormitory
a car
67
why was it hard for the author to be perfect at Barnard
she had too little time
she didn't have a lot of friends
she was not the smartest student
she didn't have a lot of money
68
Who is the intended audience of Franklin's article?
a newspaper editor
Messrs. Quinquet and Large
the public
candle manufacturers
69
What did Franklin think was problematic about the new lamp he had seen?
it could not be used indoors
it was too expensive
it gave off less light than most candles
it used too much oil for the amount of light it made
70
what does the backpack symbolize
a full life
achieving a lot in the world
advanced education
pressure to be perfect
71
a word that means the opposite of negligent is
unintelligent
careful
slow
72
which of the following does Kennedy describe as a common enemy of man?
poverty
disagreement
arrogance
communism