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  • During her vacation, Cindy left the busy city and escaped to the TRANQUILITY of the countryside.
    an army composed of citizens, not professionals
    to gather together
    state of being free from commotion or disturbance
    a greater number or part of something
  • How broad is the scope of "Don't Know Much About Liberty" compared to that of the Bill of Rights?
    It is about the same, both pieces cover the same topic
    It is smaller, it only deals with the First Ammendment
    It is more humourous than the scope of Bill of Rights
    It is larger and deals with more information than the BoR
  • During the 1800s, local Canadian MILITIAS were called upon to support British units stationed in Canade.
    a numbered list
    an army composed of citizens, not professional soldiers
    the smaller number of two parts, fractions, or groups
    too much
  • His WIRY body moved through the thick crowd of people with ease.
    to flow, fall, or hang down in large quantities
    slim but strong
    thin, sheer fabric
    a feeling or mood that surrounds something like a glow
  • What theme do both "Mrs. Flwoers" and "The Wise Old Woman" have in common?
    books are the answer to life's biggest problems
    the elderly are capable of saving entire communities
    wisdom/experience of the elderly can help younger people
    the best friend a person can have is his or her mother
  • What does Mrs. Flowers tell Marguerite that is a totlly new idea to her?
    When an older person speaks, listen carefully with respect
    Laughter is the best medicine
    Hard work is essential for a healthy life
    Language seperates man from the lower animals
  • John ate the MAJORITY of the pizza; I only had one piece.
    compensation for a wrong
    the greater number or part of something
    an army composed of civilians, not professional soldiers
    a numbered list
  • The kindergarten teacher's BENIGN expression greeted the children everyday as they got off the bus
    a feeling or mood that surrounds something like a glow
    shared or made by every member of a group or society
    slim but strong
    having a kind and gentle appearance
  • We had enough PROVISIONS for two weeks in our base camp.
    having a kind and gentle appearance
    to flow, fall, or hang down in large quantities
    a feeling or mood surrounding someting like a glow
    food, drink, and other supplies, especially for a journey
  • A MINORITY government tends to lack stability.
    tending or serving to keep within limits
    compensation for a wrong
    the smaller number of two parts, fractions, or groups
    a quality or state of being free from disturbance
  • What do the five freedoms in the First Ammendment have in common?
    They all rpotect the government from rebellions
    They emphasize individual rights over the government's
    They all deal with the right to practice religion freely
    They all have to do with the criminal justice system
  • The old temple ruins have a mysterious AURA that is both calming and stimulating.
    food, drink, and other supplies, especially for a journey
    a feeling or mood that surrounds something like a glow
    the state of not knowing how to read and write
    unwilling to accept something
  • How is the article "Don't Know Much About Liberty" organized?
    in order of importance
    sequentially
    by related ideas
    randomly
  • The vines CASCADED down the old brick wall in the garden.
    to tell someone a series, list, stories or speech
    food, drink, and other supplies, especially for a journey
    slim but strong
    to flow, fall, or hang down in large quantities
  • The poet stood up in front of the crowd to RECITE a poem from her collection.
    to tell someone a series, list, stories, or speech
    shared or made by every member of a group or society
    having a kind and gente appearance
    slim but strong
  • Which of the following are covered in the U.S. Constitution?
    basic laws and principles
    treatment and scope of the federal government
    debates on individual rights
    important powers of individual states
  • A jury's verdict is the result of a COLLECTIVE agreement.
    shared or made by every member of a group or society
    unwilling to accept something
    the state of not knowing how to read or write
    thin, sheer fabric
  • How are Marguerite and the son in "The Wise Old Woman" similar?
    They both struggle against external forces
    They both must sacrifice in order to save an elderly woman
    They both show respect and honor for their elders
    They both dispaly weakness of character
  • The father pushed his son into competitive sports and reminded him that their family was INTOLERANT of failure.
    to tell someone a series, list, stories or speech
    food, drink, or other supplies, especially for a journey
    unwilling to accept something
    the state of not knowing how to read or write
  • Japanese Americans recieved REDRESS for being forced into internment camps during WWII.
    tending or serving to keep within limits
    the greater number or part of something
    state or being free from commotion or disturbance
    compensation for a wrong
  • What is the genre of "Mrs. Flowers"?
    essay
    folk tale
    biography
    autobiography
  • Why was the Bill of Rights written?
    to give more power to the govenment
    to protect the rights of the individuals
    to correct mistakes of the Constitution
    to change the ratification process
  • What does Marguerite have trouble doing in class?
    speaking
    writing
    paying attention
    sitting still
  • How does Marguerite thik of herself before getting to know Mrs. Flowers?
    as smart and pretty
    as graceful and talented
    as undesirable and unworthy
    as strange and distinct
  • Why does the author of "Don't Know Much About Liberty" treat the issues with humor?
    to provide important information with a light touch
    to create more interest in television programs
    to parody the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
    to convince the reader to look at both sides of the issue
  • How is the text of the Bill of Rights organized?
    point-by-point
    by related ideas
    in order of importance
    chronologically
  • Which of the following has the broadest scope?
    the Preamble to the Constitution
    the Bill of Rights
    the First Amendment
    Don't Know Much About Liberty
  • What is the main idea of "Don't Know Much About Liberty"?
    Most Americans can name all 5 freedoms of the FIrst Am.
    Most Americans are unfamiliar with their First Am. Freedoms
    Americans are more interested in the Constitution than TV
    Most Americans are active participants in government work
  • What is the Bill of Rights?
    the first ten ammendmants to the Constitution
    an introduction letter to the Constitution
    a list of responsibilities of each citizen
    a list of all the rights under the Constitution
  • Jonas found that his new diet, which disallowed meat and dairy, was too RESTRICTIVE.
    the smaller number of two parts, fractions, or groups
    tending or serving to keep within limits
    state of being free from commotion or disturbance
    too much
  • How does attention from Mrs. Flowers change Marguerite?
    She begins to misbehave at school
    She begins to act superior to her family
    She begins to withdraw even more
    She begins to feel that she is a worthwhile person
  • Kelly was asked to submit an ENUMERATION of the points she planned to cover during her presentation.
    a number list
    compensation for a wrong
    to gather together
    an army composed of citizens, not professional soldiers
  • The noise outside my apartment is EXCESSIVE, and I have not slept well in weeks.
    to violate or break a law or agreement
    tending or serving to keep within limits
    compensation for a wrong
    too much
  • What does Mrs. Flowers promise to lend Marguerite?
    some books
    some old music records
    her pet cat
    some fancy clothes
  • A large crowd had ASSEMBLED in the town square to listen to the annual holiday concert.
    to violate or break a law
    too much
    a numbered list
    to gather together
  • What does Mrs. Flowers tell Marguerite to be intolerant of?
    ignorance
    bullies
    illiteracy
    mother wit
  • The nation must do something to decrease the rate of ILLITERACY in poor areas.
    thin, sheer fabric
    having a kind and gentle appearance
    the state of not knowing how to read or write
    shared or made by every member of a group or society
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