What commentary is Banksy likely making in Mobile Lovers?

A) People are choosing technology over relationships

What is the Westboro Baptist Church best known for, according to Reilly’s article?

B) Protesting at funerals with hateful messages

When John goes to the gallows and Elizabeth says that her husband has his “goodness now,” she means that

by tearing up his confession, he feels that he has regained his honor.

According to Reilly, why was the Astros' scandal particularly egregious?

C) It spanned multiple seasons and involved the team and coaching staff.

Danforth does not want to postpone the hangings because

D. People will think Danforth doubts the validity of the trials.

O’Brien writes, “Of course, a true war story is never about war.”What does he believe a true war story is about?

Not the absolute truth but how it makes you feel and what it teaches you

What is the man in Banksy's Flower Thrower depicted as doing?

C) Preparing to throw a bouquet of flowers

What broader theme does Reilly emphasize through Wikre's story?

C) The extreme dedication and love for the game

Why did the Westboro Baptist Church plan to protest at a school in the article?

C) A student had come out as gay and was supported by the school

What injury did Trevor Wikre sustain during practice?

B) Severely broken pinky finger

What is the effect of substituting flowers for a weapon in this artwork?

C) It symbolizes peaceful protest in the face of violence.

How does O’Brien manage his post traumatic stress from the war?

C. writing stories about the war

Which of the following does NOT explain why the Salem Witch Trials occurred according to Arthur Miller?

B. People were taking drugs that made them behave strangely.

Why did Wikre choose to have part of his finger amputated?

B) To continue playing football without missing games

What overall message does Reilly suggest in the article about the Westboro Baptist Church and the college?

C) Love, dignity, and quiet strength can overpower hate

What broader message does Reilly suggest through the story of Jerry Kill?

C) Perseverance and character matter more than fame or record

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1
What commentary is Banksy likely making in Mobile Lovers?
D) Mobile phones are replacing art in public spaces
C) Love is only possible through online connections
B) Mobile phones improve communication in relationships
A) People are choosing technology over relationships
2
What is the Westboro Baptist Church best known for, according to Reilly’s article?
A) Holding peaceful religious gatherings
C) Running a local shelter
D) Supporting college scholarships
B) Protesting at funerals with hateful messages
3
When John goes to the gallows and Elizabeth says that her husband has his “goodness now,” she means that
he is an example to all others accused of witchcraft.
he was always a good man in spite of his sins.
by tearing up his confession, he feels that he has regained his honor.
she has forgiven him for his affair with Abigail.
4
According to Reilly, why was the Astros' scandal particularly egregious?
B) It was limited to a single game.
A) It involved only a few players over a short period.
C) It spanned multiple seasons and involved the team and coaching staff.
D) It was a common practice among all MLB teams.
5
Danforth does not want to postpone the hangings because
D. People will think Danforth doubts the validity of the trials.
A. he does not want the people convicted of witchcraft to confess.
C. people have put pressure on him to hang those convicted of witchcraft.
B. the townspeople are looking forward to the hangings.
6
In "The Crookedest Team in Baseball History", what was Reilly's tone throughout the article?
D) Angry and critical
A) Sympathetic and understanding
C) Humorous and sarcastic
B) Neutral and objective
7
O’Brien writes, “Of course, a true war story is never about war.”What does he believe a true war story is about?
Not the absolute truth but how it makes you feel and what it teaches you
Death, violence, and the destruction of American Imperialism
A. The true, hard facts and statistics about the atrocities of war
Friends, soldiers, and the true courage of men at war
8
What is the man in Banksy's Flower Thrower depicted as doing?
C) Preparing to throw a bouquet of flowers
A) Throwing a Molotov cocktail
D) Planting flowers in the street
B) Delivering a speech to a crowd
9
Where was Tim working when he found out he was going to Vietnam?
B. a gun shop
A. a men’s clothing store
D. the Peace Corps office
C. a meatpacking plant
10
What broader theme does Reilly emphasize through Wikre's story?
C) The extreme dedication and love for the game
D) The need for better protective gear
A) The importance of medical advice
B) The dangers of college football
11
Why did the Westboro Baptist Church plan to protest at a school in the article?
B) The school invited a controversial speaker
C) A student had come out as gay and was supported by the school
D) A teacher was fired for religious beliefs
A) The school allowed prayer during graduation
12
Why do the men in The Things They Carried tell jokes about the war and killing?
B. They are afraid of dying but more afraid to show it.
D. All of the above
C. They have no control over the killing.
A. to destroy the reality of death and horror
13
What injury did Trevor Wikre sustain during practice?
B) Severely broken pinky finger
D) Concussion
A) Torn ACL
C) Dislocated shoulder
14
What major health challenge did Coach Jerry Kill face throughout his career?
D) Early-onset Alzheimer’s
C) Epileptic seizures
B) Chronic back pain
A) A heart condition
15
What is the effect of substituting flowers for a weapon in this artwork?
B) It critiques consumerism in modern society.
A) It celebrates traditional romance.
D) It emphasizes the importance of environmental conservation.
C) It symbolizes peaceful protest in the face of violence.
16
How does O’Brien manage his post traumatic stress from the war?
B. talking about the war
A. meeting with Jimmy Cross
C. writing stories about the war
D. visiting Vietnam with his daughter
17
Which of the following does NOT explain why the Salem Witch Trials occurred according to Arthur Miller?
C. People wanted individual freedom.
D. People wanted to confess their sins but blame someone else.
A. People were jealous of others and wanted revenge.
B. People were taking drugs that made them behave strangely.
18
Why did Wikre choose to have part of his finger amputated?
A) To avoid the pain of surgery
B) To continue playing football without missing games
C) Because the finger was already infected
D) He wanted to retire from football
19
What overall message does Reilly suggest in the article about the Westboro Baptist Church and the college?
C) Love, dignity, and quiet strength can overpower hate
A) Hate should be met with equal force
B) The media should ignore protests like Westboro’s
D) Schools should avoid controversy
20
What broader message does Reilly suggest through the story of Jerry Kill?
D) Winning is everything in college sports
B) Medical conditions should disqualify coaches
C) Perseverance and character matter more than fame or record
A) Only the strongest survive in sports

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