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