"The Perils of Indifference"

Which statement best identifies the central idea of the text?

• The twentieth century witnessed numerous tragedies, outweighing the few instances of peace and eclipsing any hope for future change.

• During World War II, the U.S. was the driving force behind freeing victims of the Holocaust and promoting peace.

• The Holocaust could have been prevented if the world had the means to identify the warning signs of ethnic cleansing.

• The Holocaust exemplifies the consequences of how apathy towards human suffering can cause tragedy.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is false about Elie Wiesel?

• He was a holocaust survivor.

• He lost his father, mother, and younger sister.

• He wrote Night.

• He did not escape the Holocaust.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Why does Elie Wiesel believe indifference is the most dangerous emotion?

• because it creates prejudice and hatred
• because it allows suffering to continue
• because it is the root of all violence
• because it cannot be completely destroyed

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

According to Wiesel, anger is better than indifference for all of the following reasons EXCEPT. . .

• Anger causes us to take a stand.
• Anger is less dangerous.
• Anger is more creative.
• Anger allows us to have a voice.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

All of the following could be used to describe Wiesel's tone EXCEPT. . .

• reminisinent
• compassionate
• whimsical
• reverent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Near the end of the speech, Wiesel describes the children affected by war. Which appeal is being utilized?

• pathos
• logos
• ethos
• none of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

All of the following statements could describe Wiesel's purpose EXCEPT. . .

• To encourage us to take a stand against genocide.
• To warn us of the dangers of apathy.
• To criticize the Clintons for their indifference.
• To bear witness about crimes against humanity.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

The intended audience of "Perils of Indifference" can best be described as. . .

• the people gathered in the East Room of the White House
• bystanders
• the Natzis
• leaders 

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3