Fall 2023 Semester Exam

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According to the article, what is a direct consequence of closing "individual classes dedicated to accelerated learning"?

• Parents are protesting the removal of these classes.
• Students are thriving in traditional classes.
• Parents are unenrolling their children from Seattle Public Schools.
• Students are falling behind without the help of these classes.

Based on paragraph 4 and paragraph 6, what can the reader infer about the author? Paragraph 4 begins with the words "It should mean giving a boost..." Paragraph 6 begins with the words "To be clear..."

• The author believes that Highly Capable programs discriminate against people of color.
• The author believes that Highly Capable programs are the backbone of Seattle Public Schools
• The author believes that Highly Capable programs are falling apart.
• The author believes that Highly Capable programs allow too many students in, and they are overcrowded.

What is the most likely reason the author included the information in paragraph 9? *Paragraph 9 begins with the words "Children deemed 'Highly Capable' are not merely bright."

• to show how different Highly Capable students are from other special groups of students.
• to promote testing all students for Highly Capable services regardless of their background.
• to argue that dyslexia falls under the Highly Capable program definition.
• to demonstrate that Highly Capable children need specialized instruction.

What is the purpose of the metaphor in the final paragraph of the article? It reads "equity shouldn’t require shrinking the playing field."

• It acknowledges the need for physical education in the Highly Capable program.
• It contrasts the reality that an important program is fading away with the opportunity to grow it in a new way.
• It demonstrates the author's literary skills as he/she can incorporate figurative language into a news editoral.
• It defines the term equity in a new way for the reader.

Which statement best presents the author's main claim (position) about Highly Capable programs in Seattle Public Schools?

• Highly Capable Programs should not be changed as they adequately meet the needs of the students in Seattle.
• Highly Capable Programs should be dismantled to support all learners equally.
• Highly Capable Programs should be changed to include more students of different backgrounds.
• Highly Capable Programs should be changed to be more selective of who is allowed to participate.

Both the author of the article and the author of "Harrison Bergeron" would agree that--

• Diversity should be supported and celebrated at every level.
• The focus on individuality is the root cause of all of our society's problems.
• The government should take more steps to secure people's safety.
• Equality should be sought at all costs.

Read the following quotation: “If I tried to get away with it, said George, “then other people’d get away with it and pretty soon we’d be right back to the dark ages again, with everybody else. You wouldn’t like that, would you?” The quotation suggests that the selection explores the theme of-

• Justice
• Equity
• Morality
• Peace

During which season did the H-G men arrest Harrison Bergeron?

• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter