If two people are belaboring a problem that faces them, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of belaboring .

The people focus more attention on the problem than they should.

The people do not understand the source of the problem.

The people approach the problem in an organized fashion.

The people ignore the problem in the hope that it will resolve itself.

Kennedy notes in his “Inaugural Address” that humans have “the power to abolish . . . all forms of human life.” To what is he referring?

Humans can be replaced by computers.

Humans understand how life is created.

In his “Inaugural Address,” Kennedy says that his generation has “been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger.” Which of the following sentences best describes the source of the danger, according to Kennedy?

Growing stockpiles of armaments threaten to destroy the world.

The United States is falling behind most other nations in education.

Colonies will rise up in rebellion against their foreign oppressors.

The United States is on the brink of a severe economic crisis.

Which quotation from Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address” best supports the idea that stockpiles of nuclear weapons threaten to destroy the world?

But neither can two great and powerful groups of nations take comfort from our present course—both sides overburdened by the cost of modern weapons, . . . yet both racing to alter that uncertain balance of terror that stays the hand of mankind's final war.

And if a beachhead of cooperation may push back the jungle of suspicion, let both sides join in creating a new endeavor, not a new balance of power, but a new world of law, where the strong are just and the weak secure and the peace preserved.

In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than mine, will rest the final success or failure of our course. Since this country was founded, each generation of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its national loyalty.

Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you.

A message to “our sister republics south of our border” appears midway through the “Inaugural Address.” That message is a promise “to convert our good words into good deeds.” What is the most likely meaning of that promise?

The United States will establish programs to give practical aid to the poor of South America.

The United States will show nations in South America how to become democratic republics.

The United States will work on scientific breakthroughs that will benefit South America.

The United States will send troops into South America in an effort to keep the peace there.

In his “Inaugural Address,” Kennedy describes people “who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger,” saying that they “ended up inside” the tiger. What does he mean?

Those who seek power through violence are usually overthrown by violence.

Those who can carefully keep their balance will never end up falling.

Those foolish enough to seek power know that things will end badly.

Those who seek power are just like an animal tamer in a circus.

Which of the following statements from the “Inaugural Address” contains an example of charged language?

[T]he devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.

We shall not always expect to find them supporting our view. But we shall always hope to find them strongly supporting their own freedom . . .

If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.

For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed.

Which of the following excerpts from the “Inaugural Address” contains an example of restatement?

Now the trumpet summons us again—not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need—not as a call to battle, though embattled we are—but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle, year in and year out . . .

To those people in the huts and villages of half the globe struggling to break the bonds of mass misery, we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves, for whatever period is required—not because the communists may be doing it, not because we seek their votes, but because it is right.

Finally, to those nations who would make themselves our adversary, we offer not a pledge but a request: that both sides begin anew the quest for peace, before the dark powers of destruction unleashed by science engulf all humanity in planned or accidental self-destruction.

In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility—I welcome it.

Read the following paragraph from Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address.” Now the trumpet summons us again—not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need—not as a call to battle, though embattled we are—but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle, year in and year out, “rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation”—a struggle against the common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself. Which of the following best describes the effect Kennedy achieves with use of charged language?

He thrills the audience by making sacrifice sound like something fine and noble.

He charms the audience by using humor and wit to make his points.

He frightens the audience by warning that they soon may be going to war.

He encourages the audience by assuring them that better times are coming soon.

One definition of volume is book . Given your knowledge of the Latin root– vol- , which of the following is most likely how the word volume came to refer to books?

Ancient texts were stored as rolled-up scrolls.

Printing presses are extremely loud.

Stories used to be spoken rather than written.

Before printing, books were very large and heavy.

Early in his “Inaugural Address,” Kennedy says, “This much we pledge—and more.” In the next few paragraphs, he repeats the structure: “we pledge,” “we pledge,” “we offer a special pledge,” “we renew our pledge,” and “we offer not a pledge but a request.” Which best describes the effect of the repetition of this structure?

It emphasizes the seriousness of his intent to keep his promises.

It creates suspense as his speech builds to its highest point of interest.

It pays respect to the many presidents who came before him.

It challenges his audience to analyze his support for this idea.

Which of the following best describes the difference in the primary foreign-policy goals outlined in the excerpt from Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms” speech and Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address”?

Roosevelt's primary goal is to help allies achieve military victory in a world war. Kennedy's primary goal is disarmament and world peace.

Roosevelt's primary goal is to resolve economic problems among nations. Kennedy's primary goal is to bring about more cultural exchange.

Roosevelt's primary goal is to become the strongest nation in the western world. Kennedy's primary goal is to make all western powers equally strong.

Roosevelt's primary goal is to lead the nations to settle their differences peacefully. Kennedy's primary goal is to lead the nations to settle their differences on the battlefield.

Which of the following best describes the difference between the attitude of Roosevelt and Kennedy toward a national stockpile of defensive weapons, as outlined in the excerpt from Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms” speech and Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address”?

Roosevelt urges an immediate buildup of weapons. Kennedy recommends bringing the buildup of weapons under control.

Roosevelt believes that the United States already has more than enough weapons. Kennedy believes that the United States needs more weapons.

Roosevelt sees a buildup of weapons as a solution to the economic crisis. Kennedy fears that the United States is spending too much on weapons.

Roosevelt cautions against an immediate buildup of weapons. Kennedy suggests that there is no other choice than to produce more weapons.

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1 min • 1 pt

In his “Inaugural Address,” John F. Kennedy describes how human beings still fight for the same goals as their ancestors did. Which goal does he present as most important?

education

conquest

freedom

change

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In his “Inaugural Address,” Kennedy expresses the belief that the rights of human beings come from which of the following?

from God

from nature

from the principle of liberty

from the discussions of wise thinkers

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

One of the key points expressed in Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address” is that the United States will go to any length to defend an important value. What is that value?

maintaining international friendships

protecting liberty around the world

abolishing the threat of war

honoring America's history

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What key ideas does Kennedy express about the United Nations in his “Inaugural Address”? Choose two options.

The United Nations has little real power.

The United Nations must become a more up-to-date body.

The United Nations has the full support of the United States.

The United Nations must be given control of all nuclear weapons.

The United Nations has the greatest potential for protecting peace.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In his “Inaugural Address,” what request does Kennedy make of the enemies of the United States?

He asks that they give advance notice of a nuclear strike.

He asks that they try to divide the hemispheres of the world fairly.

He asks that they clearly be either with or against the United States.

He asks that they work with the United States toward peaceful progress.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following can best be described as invective?

positive, encouraging language

negative, aggressive language

neutral, objective language

stirring, patriotic language

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In which sentence can the relationship between nations best be described as asunder?

The nations are former allies that have split apart in disagreement.

The nations have just signed a peace treaty and become allies.

One nation is helping the other to rebuild after a disaster.

One nation has aided the other in a time of war.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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Inaugural Address Kennedy

In his “Inaugural Address,” John F. Kennedy describes how human beings still fight for the same goals as their ancestors did. Which goal does he present as most important?

In his “Inaugural Address,” Kennedy expresses the belief that the rights of human beings come from which of the following?

One of the key points expressed in Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address” is that the United States will go to any length to defend an important value. What is that value?

What key ideas does Kennedy express about the United Nations in his “Inaugural Address”? Choose two options.

In his “Inaugural Address,” what request does Kennedy make of the enemies of the United States?

Which of the following can best be described as invective?

In which sentence can the relationship between nations best be described as asunder?

If two people are belaboring a problem that faces them, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of belaboring.

Kennedy notes in his “Inaugural Address” that humans have “the power to abolish . . . all forms of human life.” To what is he referring?

In his “Inaugural Address,” Kennedy says that his generation has “been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger.” Which of the following sentences best describes the source of the danger, according to Kennedy?

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