Quiz on President Carter's Central Idea

In Passage 1, how does President Carter develop the central idea of Paragraphs 9 and 10?

• by emphasizing the importance of government unity and recalling past American successes

• by highlighting the failures of the country’s past and proposing radical changes to move America into a new era

• by expressing nostalgia for past glories and encouraging a return to previous successful American policies

• by advocating for a balanced government that is both effective and empathetic, moving beyond past achievements

In Passage 1, what detail below develops the central idea that as Americans, we need to turn our attention to establishing basic human rights at home and serve as an example for those abroad?

• the best way to enhance freedom in other lands is to demonstrate here that our democratic system is worthy of emulation.

• We will not behave in foreign places so as to violate our rules and standards here at home, for we know that the trust which our Nation earns is essential to our strength.

• trust which our Nation earns is essential to our strength.

• Peoples more numerous and more politically aware are craving and now demanding their place in the sun–not just for the benefit of their own physical condition, but for basic human rights.

In Passage 1, how does the shift from longer paragraphs to a bulleted list in Paragraph 20 impact the speech?

• The shift to a list allows President Carter to detail specific goals and aspirations, outlining a clear and actionable vision for the country’s future.

• The shift to a list allows President Carter to convey the complex challenges facing the nation, calling upon the audience to address these challenges.

• The shift to a list allows President Carter to express his goals and aspirations for the nation, highlighting broad ideals without a clear plan for action.

• The shift to a list allows President Carter to highlight America’s accomplishments, expressing pride for his historical achievements as a leader.

In Passage 1, how does the shift from a descriptive introduction to a chronological text structure in Paragraphs 4 and 5 impact the speech?

• The shift allows President Carter to summarize the argument that America is in dire need of assistance and provide insight into how the country got to this low point.

• The shift allows President Carter to explain the history of America and the ideals the nation was founded on and explain the obligation citizens have to uphold those values.

• The shift allows President Carter to compare the past to the present version of America and emphasize the need to change the country’s priorities.

• The shift allows President Carter to offer a problem and solution and how he is determined to make a better government.

Select the word from Passage 1 that comes from a Latin root word meaning “penalty” or “punished.”

• indifferent

• dictates

• intimidate

• impunity

Analyze the picture below. Which element of the attack from Passage 2 does the sculpture emphasize?

• the regret of the Trojans for not listening to Laocoon

• laocoon’s anguish as his sons are strangled by the serpents

• laocoon’s hesitation to fight against the sea serpents

• the admiration of the Trojans for Pallas’ quick revenge

Analyze the picture below: Select the text evidence that best supports your answer number 6.

• A. “Then with their sharpen’d fangs their limbs and bodies grind. The wretched father, running to their aid” (Lines 20-21)

• B. “Twice round his waist their winding volumes roll’d; And twice about his gasping throat they fold” (Lines 23-24)

• C. “With both his hands he labors at the knots; His holy fillets the blue venom blots” (Lines 27-28)

• D. “Couch’d at her feet, they lie protected there By her large buckler and protended spear” (Lines 35-36)

The poem (Passage 2) describes the serpent attack as a supernatural event, but the exact reason for the attack remains unresolved. How does the poem develop the attack’s significance while keeping its purpose unresolved?

• The Trojans believe Laocoon's punishment was a sign that they should trust the horse, but it is unclear whether they are interpreting the event correctly.

• The Greeks interpret the serpent attack as divine intervention in support of their plan, but it is unclear which god is responsible for sending the snakes.

• The Greeks believe Laocoon’s punishment was a sign that they should abandon the horse, but it is unclear whether they are interpreting the event correctly.

• The Trojans interpret the serpent attack as a sign of the gods displeasure with the horse, but it is unclear which god is responsible for sending the snakes.

How does the metaphor of the ox develop the meaning of this event in the poem?

• The metaphor compares Laocoon’s roar to that of a wounded animal, emphasizing the intensity of the sound and of his pain.

• The metaphor suggests that Laocoon is resilient and able to withstand significant pain, much like an ox that is wounded.

• The metaphor implies that Laocoon is a sacrificial figure that, like an ox, is destined to suffer for the benefit of others.

• The metaphor foreshadows Laocoon's impending victory over the serpents, as an ox often symbolizes strength.

Read the etymology of the word concurring. Origin: Latin con-: together with currere: to run concurrere: run together, assemble in crowds What does concurring mean as it is used in Passage 2, line 3?

• to be combined or associated with

• to be in agreement with

• to cooperate or work together

• to be happening at the same time