MAAP RI Letters From a Farmer in Pennsylvania/ Common Sense

27. In the excerpt from Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, which of the following accurately states Dickinson's point of view?

• He accepts that war is necessary to accomplish important national objectives.

• He opposes war and violence and wishes to avoid conflict at all cost.

• He considers liberty a worthy cause for engaging in war.

• He believes that ancient forms of government should be replaced by new ones.

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28. In the excerpt from Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, how does the author manipulate language to support his claim?

• by using a personal attack against anyone who speaks against the British crown

• by using the false statement that Britain will treat its American colony with respect and kindness

• by using a bandwagon appeal to suggest that all American colonists support remaining loyal to Britain

• by using false analogy to compare the relationship between Britain and America to that of a parent and a child

29. Which sentence in the excerpt from Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania supports the idea that the writer feels the consequences of revolting would be worse than remaining under Britain?

• "When the appeal is made to the sword, highly probable is it, that the punishment will exceed the offense; and the calamities attending on war outweigh those preceding it." (paragraph 4)

• "To these reflections on this subject, it remains to be added, and ought for ever to be remembered, that resistance, in case of colonies against their mother country, is extremely different from the resistance of a people against their prince." (paragraph 5)

• "A people no longer regards their interest, but the gratification of their wrath." (paragraph 6)

• "The constitutional modes of obtaining relief are those which I wish to see pursued on the present occasion; that is by petitions of our assemblies, or where they are not permitted to meet, of the people, to the power that can afford us relief." (paragraph7)

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30. In paragraph 5 of the excerpt from Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, how does the author support his claim that the colonies should not separate from Britain?

• by suggesting that the financial cost of war would be too great.

• by emphasizing that the King would be graciously forgiving

• by predicting that America would be without a government

• by arguing that the American posture should be one of resistance

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31. Read the sentence from paragraph 8 of the excerpt from Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania.

I cannot believe they will be cruel and injust; or that their anger will be implacable.

What does the word implacable mean as it is used in this sentence

• forgiving

• undeserved

• relentless

• appropriate

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32. In the excerpt from Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, Dickinson supports the central idea that it is in America's best interest to remain loyal to Britain. Select two quotes that best support this idea.

• "Hot, rash, disorderly proceedings, injure the reputation of the people as to wisdom, valoar, and virtue, without procuring them the least benefit. (paragraph 2)

• "But if once we are separated from our mother country, what new form government shall we adopt, or where shall we find another Britain to supply out loss?"

• "Every government at some time or other falls into wrong measures." (paragraph 3)

• "These considerations of justice and prudence, will always have great influence with good and wise men." (paragraph 4)

• "We cannot act with too much caution in our disputes." (paragraph 6)

33. In paragraph 6 of the excerpt from Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, what type of reasoning does the author use to support his claim regarding anger?

• He uses oversimplification to understate the complexity of the conflict between Britain and America.

• He uses a red herring to divert the focus from the British monarchy to developing a new form of government.

• He uses a slippery slope argument to suggest that unchecked anger will eventually override rational thinking.

• He uses a false cause argument to suggest Britain in the reason for America's anger.

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34. Read the sentence in paragraph 8 of the excerpt from Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania.

Let us behave like dutiful children who have received unmerited blows from a beloved parent.

How does the author use rhetoric in this sentence to support his view on dealing with the King?

• He uses hyperbole to exaggerate the punishment from the King.

• He uses irony to emphasize the wrong committed by colonist.

• He uses imagery to describe the emotions from being punished.

• He uses a simile to describe how the colonies should respond to the King.

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35. Read paragraph 3 in the excerpt form Common Sense.

As much hath been said of the advantages of reconciliation, which like an agreeable dream, hath passed away and left us as we were, it is but right that we should examine the contrary side of the argument, and enquire into some of the many material injuries which these Colonies sustain, and always will sustain, by being connected with and dependent on Great Britain.

How does the phrase like an agreeable dream help set the tone of this passage?

• The author sets a sympathetic tone by recommending the colonies reconcile with Great Britain.

• The author sets an angry tone by emphasizing the conflict with Great Britain had become like a nightmare.

• The author sets a joyful tone by comparing reconciliation to a pleasant dream.

• The author sets a practical tone by suggesting that reconciliation had been a desirable goal but is no longer an option.

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36. Part A

What is the central idea of the excerpt from Common Sense?

• Britain is a small, weak country.

• America should be grateful for Britain's protection.

• American colonies need to separate from Britain.

• Britain's has tyrannized France and Spain as well as America.

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