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Question 1 (Worth 5 points)

[MC]

The Pony Express
Chapter I
At A Nation's Crisis

The fall of Fort Sumter in April, 1861, did not produce the Civil War crisis. For many months, the gigantic struggle then imminent had been painfully discernible to far-seeing men. In 1858, Lincoln had forewarned the country in his "House Divided" speech. As early as the beginning of the year 1860 the Union had been plainly in jeopardy. Early in February of that momentous year, Jefferson Davis, on behalf of the South, had introduced his famous resolutions in the Senate of the United States. This document was the ultimatum of the dissatisfied slave-holding commonwealths. It demanded that Congress should protect slavery throughout the domain of the United States. The territories, it declared, were the common property of the states of the Union and hence open to the citizens of all states with all their personal possessions. The Northern states, furthermore, were no longer to interfere with the working of the Fugitive Slave Act. They must repeal their Personal Liberty laws and respect the Dred Scott Decision of the Federal Supreme Court. Neither in their own legislatures nor in Congress should they trespass upon the right of the South to regulate slavery as it best saw fit.

These resolutions, demanding in effect that slavery be thus safeguarded—almost to the extent of introducing it into the free states—really foreshadowed the Democratic platform of 1860 which led to the great split in that party, the victory of the Republicans under Lincoln, the subsequent secession of the more radical southern states, and finally the Civil War, for it was inevitable that the North, when once aroused, would bitterly resent such pro-slavery demands.

And this great crisis was only the bursting into flame of many smaller fires that had long been smoldering. For generations the two sections had been drifting apart. Since the middle of the seventeenth century, Mason and Dixon's line had been a line of real division separating two inherently distinct portions of the country.

Reread these lines from the Chapter 1 excerpt and answer the question that follows:

These resolutions, demanding in effect that slavery be thus safeguarded—almost to the extent of introducing it into the free states—really foreshadowed the Democratic platform of 1860 which led to the great split in that party, the victory of the Republicans under Lincoln, the subsequent secession of the more radical southern states, and finally the Civil War, for it was inevitable that the North, when once aroused, would bitterly resent such pro-slavery demands.

Which of the following best summarizes the message of these lines?

The radical southern states instigated the Civil War.

The North expected and demanded Civil War.

Differing opinions on slavery contributed to the Civil War.

Disputes between political parties had little effect on the Civil War.

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Question 2 (Worth 5 points)

[LC]

Which question would help improve the development of ideas in an essay?

Are the sentences varied to maintain interest?

Can language be made more concise?

Do details support each main point?

Is the organization clear and appropriate to the task?

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Question 3 (Worth 5 points)

[HC]

Read the sentence below and answer the following question:

If we set the boat on fire, there's a chance someone may see us before the boat sinks.

Which answer correctly summarizes the meaning of this sentence?

It is ironic that destroying the thing keeping them afloat may save them.

It is sarcasm that really suggests not setting the boat on fire.

It is satire related to an entirely different set of circumstances.

It is understated despair for the serious situation.

Points earned on this question: 5




Question 4 (Worth 5 points)

[MC]

The Pony Express
Chapter I
At A Nation's Crisis

The Pony Express was the first rapid transit and the first fast mail line across the continent from the Missouri River to the Pacific Coast. It was a system by means of which messages were carried swiftly on horseback across the plains and deserts, and over the mountains of the far West. It brought the Atlantic coast and the Pacific slope ten days nearer to each other.

It had a brief existence of only sixteen months and was supplanted by the transcontinental telegraph. Yet it was of the greatest importance in binding the East and West together at a time when overland travel was slow and cumbersome, and when a great national crisis made the rapid communication of news between these sections an imperative necessity.

The Pony Express marked the highest development in overland travel prior to the coming of the Pacific railroad, which it preceded nine years. It, in fact, proved the feasibility of a transcontinental road and demonstrated that such a line could be built and operated continuously the year around—a feat that had always been regarded as impossible.

The operation of the Pony Express was a supreme achievement of physical endurance on the part of man and his ever faithful companion, the horse. The history of this organization should be a lasting monument to the physical sacrifice of man and beast in an effort to accomplish something worthwhile. Its history should be an enduring tribute to American courage and American organizing genius.

Read this paragraph from the text:

The Pony Express was the first rapid transit and the first fast mail line across the continent from the Missouri River to the Pacific Coast. It was a system by means of which messages were carried swiftly on horseback across the plains and deserts, and over the mountains of the far West. It brought the Atlantic coast and the Pacific slope ten days nearer to each other.

Which words suggest a central idea for this section?

Rapid, fast, swiftly

Continent, coast, system

Plains, deserts, mountains

Mail, messages, nearer

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Question 5 (Worth 5 points)

[MC]

Read this sentence and answer the question below:

If we can get just a few more contracts, the income will give us the bump we need to meet our earnings' goals.

What word, if substituted for bump, would best elevate the sentence to a formal tone?

Increase

Clinch

Hike

Pop

Points earned on this question: 5




Question 6 (Worth 5 points)

[MC]

The Pony Express
Chapter I
At A Nation's Crisis

The fall of Fort Sumter in April, 1861, did not produce the Civil War crisis. For many months, the gigantic struggle then imminent had been painfully discernible to far-seeing men. In 1858, Lincoln had forewarned the country in his "House Divided" speech. As early as the beginning of the year 1860 the Union had been plainly in jeopardy. Early in February of that momentous year, Jefferson Davis, on behalf of the South, had introduced his famous resolutions in the Senate of the United States. This document was the ultimatum of the dissatisfied slave-holding commonwealths. It demanded that Congress should protect slavery throughout the domain of the United States. The territories, it declared, were the common property of the states of the Union and hence open to the citizens of all states with all their personal possessions. The Northern states, furthermore, were no longer to interfere with the working of the Fugitive Slave Act. They must repeal their Personal Liberty laws and respect the Dred Scott Decision of the Federal Supreme Court. Neither in their own legislatures nor in Congress should they trespass upon the right of the South to regulate slavery as it best saw fit.

These resolutions, demanding in effect that slavery be thus safeguarded—almost to the extent of introducing it into the free states—really foreshadowed the Democratic platform of 1860 which led to the great split in that party, the victory of the Republicans under Lincoln, the subsequent secession of the more radical southern states, and finally the Civil War, for it was inevitable that the North, when once aroused, would bitterly resent such pro-slavery demands.

And this great crisis was only the bursting into flame of many smaller fires that had long been smoldering. For generations the two sections had been drifting apart. Since the middle of the seventeenth century, Mason and Dixon's line had been a line of real division separating two inherently distinct portions of the country.

Which line from the text best illustrates the "inevitability" of the civil war?

They must repeal their Personal Liberty laws and respect the Dred Scott Decision of the Federal Supreme Court.

Neither in their own legislatures nor in Congress should they trespass upon the right of the South.

And this great crisis was only the bursting into flame of many smaller fires that had long been smouldering.

Mason and Dixon's line had been a line of real division separating two inherently distinct portions of the country.

Points earned on this question: 5




Question 7 (Worth 5 points)

[MC]

Which of the following is appropriate for a formal audience?

Call me or drop me a line if you want to talk it over.

Give me a call or shoot me an email if you want to chat.

If you want to talk it over, call me up sometime.

Please call or email me if you would like to discuss this.

Points earned on this question: 5




Question 8 (Worth 5 points)

[LC]

Read the sentence and answer the following question:

The scientist said that the findings of the study were not conclusive.

Which word should be replaced with something more precise?

Said

Findings

Study

Conclusive

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Question 9 (Worth 5 points)

[MC]

Read the sentence below and answer the following question:

I just love raking the yard in the fall. I especially love the painful blisters and the aching back I get when I'm raking.

Which word from this text is meant sarcastically?

Love

Especially

Painful

Aching

Points earned on this question: 5




Question 10 (Worth 5 points)

[MC]

Read the sentence and answer the following question:

I like many things about scientific subjects, mainly the observations and data studies.

Which revision would make this sentence more precise?

I like many scientific things like observing and data studies.

I like studying science because I enjoy making observations and analyzing data.

Many things about scientific topics, like observations and data, are enjoyable to me.

Making observations and analyzing data are likeable science things.

Points earned on this question: 5




Question 11 (Worth 5 points)

[MC]

The Pony Express
Chapter I
At A Nation's Crisis

The fall of Fort Sumter in April, 1861, did not produce the Civil War crisis. For many months, the gigantic struggle then imminent had been painfully discernible to far-seeing men. In 1858, Lincoln had forewarned the country in his "House Divided" speech. As early as the beginning of the year 1860 the Union had been plainly in jeopardy. Early in February of that momentous year, Jefferson Davis, on behalf of the South, had introduced his famous resolutions in the Senate of the United States. This document was the ultimatum of the dissatisfied slave-holding commonwealths. It demanded that Congress should protect slavery throughout the domain of the United States. The territories, it declared, were the common property of the states of the Union and hence open to the citizens of all states with all their personal possessions. The Northern states, furthermore, were no longer to interfere with the working of the Fugitive Slave Act. They must repeal their Personal Liberty laws and respect the Dred Scott Decision of the Federal Supreme Court. Neither in their own legislatures nor in Congress should they trespass upon the right of the South to regulate slavery as it best saw fit.

These resolutions, demanding in effect that slavery be thus safeguarded—almost to the extent of introducing it into the free states—really foreshadowed the Democratic platform of 1860 which led to the great split in that party, the victory of the Republicans under Lincoln, the subsequent secession of the more radical southern states, and finally the Civil War, for it was inevitable that the North, when once aroused, would bitterly resent such pro-slavery demands.

And this great crisis was only the bursting into flame of many smaller fires that had long been smoldering. For generations the two sections had been drifting apart. Since the middle of the seventeenth century, Mason and Dixon's line had been a line of real division separating two inherently distinct portions of the country.

Read this sentence from the text:

For generations the two sections had been drifting apart. Since the middle of the seventeenth century, Mason and Dixon's line had been a line of real division separating two inherently distinct portions of the country.

What is the main purpose of this section of text?

To detail the sections that will follow.

To explain the period of time before the war.

To restate the main idea of this section.

To summarize the many causes of the war.

Points earned on this question: 5




Question 12 (Worth 5 points)

[MC]

The House of the Seven Gables, an excerpt
By Nathaniel Hawthorne

Thus the great house was built. Familiar as it stands in the writer's recollection,—for it has been an object of curiosity with him from boyhood, both as a specimen of the best and stateliest architecture of a longpast epoch, and as the scene of events more full of human interest, perhaps, than those of a gray feudal castle,—familiar as it stands, in its rusty old age, it is therefore only the more difficult to imagine the bright novelty with which it first caught the sunshine.

What does the author suggest is difficult to imagine about the house?

Its inhabitants from long ago

Its long gone occupants and visitors

The nature of how it has aged

The way it looked when it was new

Points earned on this question: 5




Question 13 (Worth 5 points)

[LC]

Federalist No. 3
The Same Subject Continued: Concerning Dangers From Foreign Force and Influence
For the Independent Journal.
Author: John Jay

To the People of the State of New York:
IT IS not a new observation that the people of any country (if, like the Americans, intelligent and well informed) seldom adopt and steadily persevere for many years in an erroneous opinion respecting their interests. That consideration naturally tends to create great respect for the high opinion which the people of America have so long and uniformly entertained of the importance of their continuing firmly united under one federal government, vested with sufficient powers for all general and national purposes.

Based on this excerpt, Jay thinks Americans would

be embarrassed by the federal government

stop doing something they thought was wrong

benefit from a divided government

want to live in other countries

Points earned on this question: 5




Question 14 (Worth 5 points)

[MC]

The Pony Express
Chapter I
At A Nation's Crisis

The fall of Fort Sumter in April, 1861, did not produce the Civil War crisis. For many months, the gigantic struggle then imminent had been painfully discernible to far-seeing men. In 1858, Lincoln had forewarned the country in his "House Divided" speech. As early as the beginning of the year 1860 the Union had been plainly in jeopardy. Early in February of that momentous year, Jefferson Davis, on behalf of the South, had introduced his famous resolutions in the Senate of the United States. This document was the ultimatum of the dissatisfied slave-holding commonwealths. It demanded that Congress should protect slavery throughout the domain of the United States. The territories, it declared, were the common property of the states of the Union and hence open to the citizens of all states with all their personal possessions. The Northern states, furthermore, were no longer to interfere with the working of the Fugitive Slave Act. They must repeal their Personal Liberty laws and respect the Dred Scott Decision of the Federal Supreme Court. Neither in their own legislatures nor in Congress should they trespass upon the right of the South to regulate slavery as it best saw fit.

These resolutions, demanding in effect that slavery be thus safeguarded—almost to the extent of introducing it into the free states—really foreshadowed the Democratic platform of 1860 which led to the great split in that party, the victory of the Republicans under Lincoln, the subsequent secession of the more radical southern states, and finally the Civil War, for it was inevitable that the North, when once aroused, would bitterly resent such pro-slavery demands.

And this great crisis was only the bursting into flame of many smaller fires that had long been smoldering. For generations the two sections had been drifting apart. Since the middle of the seventeenth century, Mason and Dixon's line had been a line of real division separating two inherently distinct portions of the country.

Read this line from the Pony Express excerpt:

Since the middle of the seventeenth century, Mason and Dixon's line had been a line of real division separating two inherently distinct portions of the country.

What does the phrase "inherently distinct" mean?

Inadequately similar

Fundamentally wrong

Essentially different

Unnaturally agreeable

Points earned on this question: 5




Question 15 (Worth 5 points)

[LC]

Reread these two excerpts from “The Pony Express” Chapter 1 and answer the question that follows:

The Pacific Coast was of the deepest concern to the Union. Situated at a distance of nearly two thousand miles from the Missouri River which was then the nation's western frontier, this intervening space comprised trackless plains, almost impenetrable ranges of snow-capped mountains, and parched alkali deserts.

and

California, even then, was the jewel of the Pacific. Having a considerable population, great natural wealth, and unsurpassed climate and fertility, she was jealously desired by both the North and the South.

These two excerpts focus mainly on

the physical characteristics of California

the North's plans to defeat the South in California

the reasons why California was ignored by the North and the South

the effects of war on the resources in California

Points earned on this question: 5




Question 16 (Worth 5 points)

[LC]

The Pony Express
Chapter I
At A Nation's Crisis

The Pony Express was the first rapid transit and the first fast mail line across the continent from the Missouri River to the Pacific Coast. It was a system by means of which messages were carried swiftly on horseback across the plains and deserts, and over the mountains of the far West. It brought the Atlantic coast and the Pacific slope ten days nearer to each other.

It had a brief existence of only sixteen months and was supplanted by the transcontinental telegraph. Yet it was of the greatest importance in binding the East and West together at a time when overland travel was slow and cumbersome, and when a great national crisis made the rapid communication of news between these sections an imperative necessity.

The Pony Express marked the highest development in overland travel prior to the coming of the Pacific railroad, which it preceded nine years. It, in fact, proved the feasibility of a transcontinental road and demonstrated that such a line could be built and operated continuously the year around—a feat that had always been regarded as impossible.

The operation of the Pony Express was a supreme achievement of physical endurance on the part of man and his ever faithful companion, the horse. The history of this organization should be a lasting monument to the physical sacrifice of man and beast in an effort to accomplish something worthwhile. Its history should be an enduring tribute to American courage and American organizing genius.

Read this line from the Pony Express excerpt:

It, in fact, proved the feasibility of a transcontinental road and demonstrated that such a line could be built and operated continuously the year around…

Based on the context, what does the word "feasibility" mean?

Achievability

Inevitability

Reliability

Validity

Points earned on this question: 5




Question 17 (Worth 5 points)

[MC]

The Pony Express
Chapter I
At A Nation's Crisis

The fall of Fort Sumter in April, 1861, did not produce the Civil War crisis. For many months, the gigantic struggle then imminent had been painfully discernible to far-seeing men. In 1858, Lincoln had forewarned the country in his "House Divided" speech. As early as the beginning of the year 1860 the Union had been plainly in jeopardy. Early in February of that momentous year, Jefferson Davis, on behalf of the South, had introduced his famous resolutions in the Senate of the United States. This document was the ultimatum of the dissatisfied slave-holding commonwealths. It demanded that Congress should protect slavery throughout the domain of the United States. The territories, it declared, were the common property of the states of the Union and hence open to the citizens of all states with all their personal possessions. The Northern states, furthermore, were no longer to interfere with the working of the Fugitive Slave Act. They must repeal their Personal Liberty laws and respect the Dred Scott Decision of the Federal Supreme Court. Neither in their own legislatures nor in Congress should they trespass upon the right of the South to regulate slavery as it best saw fit.

These resolutions, demanding in effect that slavery be thus safeguarded—almost to the extent of introducing it into the free states—really foreshadowed the Democratic platform of 1860 which led to the great split in that party, the victory of the Republicans under Lincoln, the subsequent secession of the more radical southern states, and finally the Civil War, for it was inevitable that the North, when once aroused, would bitterly resent such pro-slavery demands.

And this great crisis was only the bursting into flame of many smaller fires that had long been smoldering. For generations the two sections had been drifting apart. Since the middle of the seventeenth century, Mason and Dixon's line had been a line of real division separating two inherently distinct portions of the country.

Which of the following correctly summarizes the main point of the first paragraph?

The Civil War had been developing for a long time before the fall of Fort Sumter.

Congress should have protected slavery throughout the United States to prevent war.

Lincoln had warned the country about the growing divide threatening the country.

No legislature had the right to limit the rights of Southern states to regulate slavery.

Points earned on this question: 5




Question 18 (Worth 5 points)

[LC]

The Pony Express
Chapter I
At A Nation's Crisis

By 1860, then, war was inevitable. Naturally, the conflict would at once present intricate military problems, and among them the retention of the Pacific Coast was of the deepest concern to the Union. Situated at a distance of nearly two thousand miles from the Missouri River which was then the nation's western frontier, this intervening space comprised trackless plains, almost impenetrable ranges of snow-capped mountains, and parched alkali deserts. And besides these barriers of nature which lay between the West coast and the settled eastern half of the country, there were many fierce tribes of savages who were usually on the alert to oppose the movements of the white race through their dominions.

In this excerpt from “The Pony Express” chapter one, the physical description of the land between the Pacific Coast and the Missouri River tells the reader the area was

picturesque and lovely to see

dangerous and difficult to travel

interesting and fascinating to study

confusing and difficult to understand

Points earned on this question: 5




Question 19 (Worth 5 points)

[LC]

The Pony Express
Chapter I
At A Nation's Crisis

The fall of Fort Sumter in April, 1861, did not produce the Civil War crisis. For many months, the gigantic struggle then imminent had been painfully discernible to far-seeing men. In 1858, Lincoln had forewarned the country in his "House Divided" speech. As early as the beginning of the year 1860 the Union had been plainly in jeopardy. Early in February of that momentous year, Jefferson Davis, on behalf of the South, had introduced his famous resolutions in the Senate of the United States. This document was the ultimatum of the dissatisfied slave-holding commonwealths. It demanded that Congress should protect slavery throughout the domain of the United States. The territories, it declared, were the common property of the states of the Union and hence open to the citizens of all states with all their personal possessions. The Northern states, furthermore, were no longer to interfere with the working of the Fugitive Slave Act. They must repeal their Personal Liberty laws and respect the Dred Scott Decision of the Federal Supreme Court. Neither in their own legislatures nor in Congress should they trespass upon the right of the South to regulate slavery as it best saw fit.

These resolutions, demanding in effect that slavery be thus safeguarded—almost to the extent of introducing it into the free states—really foreshadowed the Democratic platform of 1860 which led to the great split in that party, the victory of the Republicans under Lincoln, the subsequent secession of the more radical southern states, and finally the Civil War, for it was inevitable that the North, when once aroused, would bitterly resent such pro-slavery demands.

Read this sentence from the text:

….for it was inevitable that the North, when once aroused, would bitterly resent such pro-slavery demands

Based on the description provided, what was the North’s attitude toward slavery?

The Northern states were in favor of slavery.

The Northern states expected slavery to continue.

The Northern states opposed slavery.

The Northern states assumed slavery would end.

Points earned on this question: 5




Question 20 (Worth 5 points)

[LC]

The Pony Express
Chapter I
At A Nation's Crisis

The fall of Fort Sumter in April, 1861, did not produce the Civil War crisis. For many months, the gigantic struggle then imminent had been painfully discernible to far-seeing men. In 1858, Lincoln had forewarned the country in his "House Divided" speech. As early as the beginning of the year 1860 the Union had been plainly in jeopardy. Early in February of that momentous year, Jefferson Davis, on behalf of the South, had introduced his famous resolutions in the Senate of the United States. This document was the ultimatum of the dissatisfied slave-holding commonwealths. It demanded that Congress should protect slavery throughout the domain of the United States. The territories, it declared, were the common property of the states of the Union and hence open to the citizens of all states with all their personal possessions. The Northern states, furthermore, were no longer to interfere with the working of the Fugitive Slave Act. They must repeal their Personal Liberty laws and respect the Dred Scott Decision of the Federal Supreme Court. Neither in their own legislatures nor in Congress should they trespass upon the right of the South to regulate slavery as it best saw fit.

Read these sentences from the text:

The fall of Fort Sumter in April, 1861, did not produce the Civil War crisis. For many months, the gigantic struggle then imminent had been painfully discernible to far-seeing men. In 1858, Lincoln had forewarned the country in his "House Divided" speech.

Based on the description provided, the author would say Lincoln could have

predicted the war

prevented the war

started the war

won the war

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Answer 2

it doesnt say what the answers are, it just shows the points you got for them

Answer 3

@leannaleanna you didn't put the answers.. you just copy pasted the questions and the points you got for each one.

Answer 4

By the way, you do know that the first assignment of each module, the pre-test, is not worth anything, right... so you don't have to try and answer each one correctly because it doesnt affect your grade