Module I: Reading and Writing

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During the Cuban Revolution, the rebels did not shrink from continuing their call to other______ people to rebel, or from giving them active help. Together, they were eventually able to overthrow and replace Fulgencio Batista's regime.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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marginalized
demoralized
intimidated
privileged
______ economic reforms are those at an early stage of implementation or development, like tax reform proposals. In the early stages of the Tax Act of 1986, planning and initial proposals were introduced, leading to the significant transformation of the American tax code.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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inchoate
all-embracing
comprehensive
whitewashing

The following text is from Harriet B. Stowe's 1852 novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. Eliza, a former slave, escapes with her son from a slave trader, Mr. Haley, journeying over the frozen Ohio River.

Eliza made her desperate retreat across the river just in the dusk of twilight. The gray mist of evening, rising slowly from the river, enveloped her as she disappeared up the banks, and the swollen current and floundering masses of ice presented a hopeless barrier between her and her pursuer. Haley therefore slowly and discontentedly returned to the little tavern, to ponder further what was to be done.

Which choice best states the function of the underlined sentence in the overall structure of the text?

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It makes an assertion that the following sentence expands on.
It creates a detailed image that emphasizes the difficult conditions Eliza experiences.
It foreshadows her unsuccessful escape and capture by Mr. Haley.
It establishes the devastating relationship between Eliza and Mr. Haley.
During World War I, women were encouraged to stray away from their traditional roles and to take jobs that would help mobilize war efforts. Newspapers and magazines stressed the importance of women's involvement in war efforts by creating graphic depictions of women serving in places such as the factory, the plow, and the military. With this push, millions of women joined programs such as The Women's Land Army and the American Red Cross to provide aid. These efforts helped supply food to the nation, transport necessary resources, make vital equipment for the frontlines, and provide nursing care for the soldiers.
Which choice best describes the function of the underlined sentence in the text as a whole?
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It notes a possible exception to the argument illustrated in the preceding sentence.
It offers an example of the methods used to encourage women to participate in war efforts.
It provides further details about the significance of women during World War I.
It elaborates on a claim about the problems faced in World War I.
The following text is from John Steinbeck's 1935 novel Tortilla Flat
It is impossible to say whether Danny expected any rent, or whether Pilon expected to pay any. If they did, both were disappointed. Danny never asked for it, and Pilon never offered it. The two friends were often together. Let Pilon come by a jug of wine or a piece of meat and Danny was sure to drop in to visit. And, if Danny were lucky or astute in the same way, Pilon spent a riotous night with him. Poor Pilon would have paid the money if he ever had any, but he never did have—not long enough to locate Danny. Pilon was an honest man. It worried him sometimes to think of Danny’s goodness and his own poverty.
According to the text, what is true about Danny and Pilon’s friendship?
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The two friends have a close bond, despite financial differences.
Pilon, who is poor, is jealous of Danny’s wealth.
Danny cares more about their friendship than Pilon does.
Their friendship is characterized by a formal and reciprocal relationship.
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