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The following text is from Claude McKay's 1922 poem "Morning Joy." The speaker is looking out a window and observing a wold, or large area of land.
At night the wide and level stretch of wold,
Which at high noon had basked in quiet gold,
Far as the eye could see was ghostly white;
Dark was the night save for the snow's weird light.
I drew the shades far down, crept into bed;
Hearing the cold wind moaning overhead
Through the sad pines, my soul, catching its pain,
Went sorrowing with it across the plain.
As used in the text, what does the word "drew" most nearly mean?
Pulled
Drained
Inspired
Sketched
The work of Kiowa painter T.C. Cannon derives its power in part from the tension among his ________ influences: classic European portraiture, with its realistic treatment of faces; the American pop art movement, with its vivid colors; and flatstyle, the intertribial painting style that rejects the effect of depth typically achieved through shading and perspective.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
complementary
unknown
disparate
interchangeable
San Francisco is known for the colorful murals painted on many of its buildings. The densest collection of murals is found on Balmy Alley in the Mission District neighborhood. In the 1970s, Latina artists painted vivid scenes of community life on walls along this block. As the original murals have faded, later generations of artists have painted new ones over them. As a result, Balmy Alley has become a living showcase of San Francisco's artistic spirit, with its murals reflecting changes in the cultural life of the city.
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
To compare the Balmy Alley murals to other murals in San Francisco
To offer an overview of the history and importance of the Balmy Alley murals
To urge people to protect the murals of San Francisco from decay
To describe the rise of mural painting in San Francisco beginning in the 1970s
The following text is from Georgia Douglas Johnson's 1922 poem "Benediction."
Go forth, my son,
Winged by my heart's desire!
Great reaches, yet unknown,
Await
For your possession.
I may not, if I would,
Retrace the way with you,
My pilgrimage is through,
But life is calling you!
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
To express hope that a child will have the same accomplishments as his parent did
To suggest that raising a child involves many struggles
To warn a child that he will face many challenges throughout his life
To encourage a child to embrace the experiences life will offer
Text 1
On April 26th, 1777, Sybil Ludington rode 40 miles by horse through Putnam County, New York, to gather up local militia. British forces were burning nearby Danbury, Connecticut, and Ludington wanted to rally rebel troops to meet them. Although she was only 16 years old at the time, her brave feat made Ludington one of the heroes of the American Revolution. Since then, Ludington has been widely celebrated, inspiring postage stamps, statues, and even children's TV series.
Text 2
Historian Paula D. Hunt researched the life and legacy of Sybil Ludington but found no evidence for her famous ride. Although many articles and books have been written about Ludington, Hunt believes writers may have been inventing details about Ludington as they retold her story. Ludington is revered by Americans today, but there simply isn't a strong historical record of her heroic ride.
Based on the texts, both authors would most likely agree with which statement?
Sybil Ludington was crucial to the outcome of the Revolutionary War.
Historians have confirmed which route Sybil Ludington took.
Sybil Ludington was likely not a real person.
Many people have come to admire the story of Sybil Ludington's ride.
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