Semester 1 Study Guide (Part 3)

In "Barack Obama's Nobel Lecture," which statement expresses the central idea of the speech?

• While Obama acknowledges that war is a part of human history, he doesn't think it's a part of achieving peace in the future.

• Obama does not think that war is what nations should strive for, but also recognizes it cannot be completely avoided when achieving and protecting peace.

• Obama believes that using war as a means to achieve peace is counterproductive, and hopes to borrow tactics of change from Gandhi and King.

• Obama believes that we should strive for more humane wars, rather than eliminating wars altogether, as war is an important part of peace.

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Which detail from the text best supports the central idea of "Barack Obama's Nobel Lecture"?

• "At the dawn of history, its morality was not questioned; it was simply a fact, like drought or disease — the manner in which tribes and then civilizations sought power and settled their differences." (Paragraph 6)

• "So yes, the instruments of war do have a role to play in preserving the peace. And yet this truth must coexist with another — that no matter how justified, war promises human tragedy." (Paragraph 19)

• "in dealing with those nations that break rules and laws, I believe that we must develop alternatives to violence that are tough enough to actually change behavior" (Paragraph 32)

• "The non-violence practiced by men like Gandhi and King may not have been practical or possible in every circumstance, but the love that they preached — their fundamental faith in human progress — that must always be the North Star that guides us on our journey." (paragraph 51)

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Which of the following describes how Barack Obama feels about the nonviolent pursuit of peace?

• He believes that nonviolent actions are important, but have little influence on global peace.

• He thinks that nonviolent actions are no longer effective with the development of nuclear weapons.

• He believes that the ideals behind nonviolent actions will be important to keep in mind when attempting to achieve peace.

• He thinks that "just wars" are likely to bring about lasting peace, even though the create some suffering.

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Which section from the text best supports how Barack Obama feels about the nonviolent pursuit of peace?

• "But perhaps the most profound issue surrounding my receipt of this prize is the fact that I am the Commander-in-Chief of the military of a nation in the midst of two wars (Paragraph 4)

• "As someone who stands here as a direct consequence of Dr. King's life work, I am living testimony to the moral force of nonviolence. I know there's nothing weak — nothing passive — nothing naïve — in the creed and lives of Gandhi and King." (Paragraph 15)

• "A non-violent movement could not have halted Hitler's armies. Negotiations cannot convince al Qaeda's leaders to lay down their arms. To say that force may sometimes be necessary is not a call to cynicism" (Paragraph 16)

• "The non-violence practiced by men like Gandhi and King may not have been practical or possible in every circumstance, but the love that they preached — their fundamental faith in human progress — that must always be the North Star that guides us on our journey." (Paragraphs 51)

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Which of these statements best describes the subject’s desire in “Avarice”?

• She must have things that appeal to her.

• She must consume things that look tasty.

• She must show off her belongings to others.

• She must possess things that belong to strangers.

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To whom or to what does the speaker in “The Good Life” compare herself?

• to a mysterious lover who never returned

• to a stranger who lives on coffee and bread

• to a woman who must travel far to find water

• to a diner enjoying good food after weeks of hardship

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In “Money,” which people come to the door while the family is eating? Choose two options.

• members of the Church

• a man seeking yard work

• boys paid to mow the lawn

• a boy with a tattered booklet

• women wanting sewing work

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What do the parents in “Money” want their children to do with their own money?

• give some to their Church and save the rest

• donate a portion of their money to the poor

• spend their money on something they need

• use their money to support themselves

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At the end of “Money,” what do the children imagine?

• They imagine taking care of an old, bearded man.

• They imagine treating the needy just as their parents do.

• They imagine having all the money they ever could need.

• They imagine a world in which no one has to go door to door.

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If a man stares at the display in a shop’s window with avarice, which of the following statements is most likely to be true? Base your answer on the meaning of avarice.

• He is attracted by the pretty display of items.

• He is interested only in the display’s food items.

• He very much wants what he sees in the display.

• He cannot afford anything displayed in the window.

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