VBA 3 PRACTICE

Identify the passage with a sarcastic tone.

• The year was 2081, and everybody was finally equal. They weren’t only equal before God and the law. They were equal every which way.

• George, who had the intelligence of a genius, was forced to listen to a sharp noise in his ear every twenty seconds so he wouldn’t think too hard. Hazel, on the other hand, had no such handicap—because she had nothing to handicap.

Which passage sounds more hopeful?

• The life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by segregation and discrimination, reflecting ongoing challenges in the fight for civil rights.

• I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, embodying hope for a future of equality and justice.

Which passage has a more defensive tone?

• The Fourteenth Amendment aimed for racial equality before the law but didn't intend to remove color-based distinctions, reflecting a time of legal balance between equality and societal norms.

• Racial segregation laws contradict constitutional personal liberties, denying full citizenship by restricting public access, highlighting the civil rights struggle for inclusive constitutional interpretation.

Which passage has a more urgent tone?

• The law segregating citizens by race contradicts the Constitution's personal liberties. Denying public access based on race denies full citizenship. This urges all who believe in equality to demand change.

• The Fourteenth Amendment aimed for racial equality before the law but didn't intend to remove color-based distinctions. This reflects passive acceptance rather than immediate change.

What is the main theme of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech?

• Justice requires immediate action and persistence.

• It is better to be patient and wait for change.

• The fight for equality is a slow and peaceful process.

• Justice will happen naturally over time without effort.

What was the main theme of the Supreme Court ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson?

The ruling upheld racial segregation under "separate but equal," allowing laws that distinguished between whites and Blacks.

• The government believed legal equality did not require social equality.

• Segregation was intended to provide true equality.

• The ruling promoted the protection of African American rights.

• The Fourteenth Amendment was meant to end segregation entirely.

What historical event is Martin Luther King Jr. alluding to with "Five score years ago"?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

• The end of World War II.

• The Emancipation Proclamation.

What does the phrase "separate but equal" imply in the context of racial segregation?

• It implies segregation was fair and provided equal opportunities.

• It implies segregation was never truly equal and led to racial injustice.

• It implies segregation was a temporary solution.

• It implies segregation was beneficial for economic growth.

In the story 'Harrison Bergeron' by Kurt Vonnegut, the author names the Handicapper General Diana Moon Glampers as a reference to Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, known for her precision and power. What is the meaning of this allusion in the sentence below?

• This allusion suggests that the Handicapper General is kind and nurturing.

• This allusion suggests that the Handicapper General is strict and merciless.

• This allusion suggests that the Handicapper General is indecisive and weak.

• This allusion suggests that the Handicapper General is fair and just.

Which organizational structure does Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream speech primarily use? Consider the way he addresses the issues of racial inequality and his vision for a harmonious future.

• Cause-effect

• Problem-solution

• Sequential

• Descriptive