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A fact is:

• an opinion
• something that can be proven true
• use of numbers as evidence
• a statement

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Identify Catherine and Mr. and Mrs. McKee.

• Catherine is Nick’s secretary.  Mrs. McKee is her sister, and Mr. McKee is her brother-in-law
• Catherine is Myrtle’s sister.  The McKees live downstairs in the apartment complex
• Catherine is Tom’s cousin.  The McKees are the apartment managers
• Catherine is Mrs. McKee’s best friend.  The McKees are old neighbors of Myrtle’s

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Brutus says that he loves Caesar but he loves ______ more.

• honor
• Portia
• Rome
• himself

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Who is being described by the following quotation. "Is it the Devil’s fault that a man cannot say you good morning without you clap him for defamation? You’re old and you’re not hearin’ so well as you did."

• Parris
• Putnam
• Rebecca Nurse
• Giles Corey

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Dr. Frankenstein tells Robert Walton, "Nothing can alter my destiny: listen to my history, and you will see..." This most nearly means which of the following?

• Frankenstein believes that he controls his fate.
• Frankenstein wants to change his past. 
• Frankenstein's future has already been determined by his past. 
• Frankenstein does not believe in destiny. 

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What is Daisy's initial reaction to seeing Gatsby's house, and is it the reaction he wanted from her?

• Amazed; yes
• Appalled; yes
• Amazed; no
• Appalled; no

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In 1815, French emperor Napoleon suffered a devastating defeat in the Battle of Waterloo, which would prove to be his final battle before he abdicated the throne.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Last night's playoff in the semifinals proved to be the team's Waterloo. 

• A final defeat 
• A surprise win 
• A final win
• All of the above

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Why doesn't Juliet want Romeo to swear by the moon? (pg. 29)

• The moon is dark, depressing, and cold
• The moon is always changing and inconsistent
• She would rather that he swear by something brighter, like the sun
• She thinks that Romeo is lying about his love for her

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To sound eager is to sound phony.

• assonance
• consonance
• none
• rhyme

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"This castle has a pleasant seat. The air nimbly and sweetly recommends itself unto our gentle senses." What is the irony in Duncan's description of Inverness?

• A battle has just taken place here, so it is not at all pleasant or sweet-looking.

• We know that the castle hold unpleasantness for Duncan, but he does not - he thinks it is peaceful.

• He doesn't really mean what he is saying -- he is being sarcastic about the castle's appearance.

• The castle looks like a good location for Duncan to relocate his seat of power, and he believes Macbeth will give him permission.

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