Module 4 Post Test Read this sentence from the text
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- 5 (c) After witnessing the moral decay of New York, Nick decided to return to the Midwest and pursue a more straight-laced
- 0 (d) I meant to pick C however I don’t know if it’s right.
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Read this sentence from the text: For generations the two sections had been drifting apart. Since the middle of the seventeenth century, Mason and Dixon's line had been a line of real division separating two inherently distinct portions of the country. What is the main purpose of this section of text? To detail the sections that will follow. To explain the period of time before the war. To restate the main idea of this section. To summarize the many causes of the war. Points earned on this question: 5 (c) Reread this excerpt from “The Pony Express” Chapter 1 and answer the question that follows: And this great crisis was only the bursting into flame of many smaller fires that had long been smoldering. For generations the two sections had been drifting apart. Since the middle of the seventeenth century, Mason and Dixon's line had been a line of real division separating two inherently distinct portions of the country. This excerpt introduces the idea that the Civil War was predictable by comparing the events leading up to it to slow-burning fires quickly-lit fires easily-extinguished fires preventable fires Points earned on this question: 5 (a)
This sentence is an example of which of the following? Irony Understatement Sarcasm Satire
Points earned on this question: 5 (a) Which line from the text best illustrates the "inevitability" of the civil war? They must repeal their Personal Liberty laws and respect the Dred Scott Decision of the Federal Supreme Court. Neither in their own legislatures nor in Congress should they trespass upon the right of the South. And this great crisis was only the bursting into flame of many smaller fires that had long been smouldering. Mason and Dixon's line had been a line of real division separating two inherently distinct portions of the country. Points earned on this question: 5 (c)
What word, if substituted for straight-laced, would best clarify the intended meaning? Boring Moral
Normal Quiet
Points earned on this question: 5 (b) Which of the following is appropriate for a formal audience? Call me or drop me a line if you want to talk it over. Give me a call or shoot me an email if you want to chat. If you want to talk it over, call me up sometime. Please call or email me if you would like to discuss this. Points earned on this question: 5 (d)
Which word should be replaced with something more precise? Things Upcoming Research Project
Points earned on this question: 5 (a) Which question would help improve the development of ideas in an essay? Are the sentences varied to maintain interest? Can language be made more concise? Do details support each main point? Is the organization clear and appropriate to the task? Points earned on this question: 0 (d) I meant to pick C however I don’t know if it’s right. Which of the following best summarizes the main message of these lines? It had a brief existence of only sixteen months and was supplanted by the transcontinental telegraph. Yet it was of the greatest importance in binding the East and West together at a time when overland travel was slow and cumbersome, and when a great national crisis made the rapid communication of news between these sections an imperative necessity. The Pony Express was invaluable during the national crisis. The Pony Express was all that was available during the national crisis. The transcontinental telegraph replaced the Pony Express. The transcontinental telegraph would have been more effective. Points earned on this question: 5 (a) Read this paragraph from the text:
Which words suggest a central idea for this section? Rapid, fast, swiftly Continent, coast, system Plains, deserts, mountains Mail, messages, nearer Points earned on this question: 5 (a)
Which of these statements is true based on the information provided? The war could not have been predicted. The coming war was obvious to some people. The struggle went on for many months. Watching the conflict was quite painful. Points earned on this question: 5 (b)
The author uses a metaphor comparing the crisis of war to fire to show that ongoing disagreements can quickly erupt into a larger conflict conflicts can be easily extinguished over time it is difficult for smaller conflicts to spread to other areas it is important for conflicts to develop slowly so they can be resolved Points earned on this question: 5 (a)
Based on the context, what does the word "feasibility" mean? Achievability Inevitability Reliability Validity Points earned on this question: 5 (a)
Which change would make this sentence more precise? Change all about to interested in. Change latest to most recent. Change further to meet. Change scientific inquiry to science. Points earned on this question: 5 (a) Directory: updates -> attachments attachments -> Floods, Earthquakes, Hurricanes, and Tornadoes updates -> Affordable care act massachusetts implementation update attachments -> I woke up and my clock read 3: 00 updates -> 1997 Refrigerator Privacy fence Garage heater Fireplace-gas conversions(2) attachments -> Latin Dictionary a ā, ab (abl) from, away from updates -> Inside This Issue updates -> Georgia Commission on Hearing Impaired and Deaf Persons Tuesday, November 15, 2011 updates -> Georgia Commission on Hearing Impaired and Deaf Persons Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Download 60.27 Kb. Share with your friends:
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