Question

Question 1. Read 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?

A) The radical southern states instigated the Civil War.

B) The North expected and demanded Civil War.

C) Differing opinions on slavery contributed to the Civil War.

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

Question 2.
Which question would help improve the development of ideas in an essay?

A) Are the sentences varied to maintain interest?

B) Can language be made more concise?

C) Do details support each main point?

D) Is the organization clear and appropriate to the task?

Question 3
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?

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

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

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

D) It is understated despair for the serious situation.

Answer 1

Here are the answers:
A
D
C

Answer 2

Question 1. The right answer is A) The radical southern states instigated the Civil War.

Question 2. The right answer is A) Are the sentences varied to maintain interest?

Question 3. The right answer is A) It is Ironic that destroying the thing keeping them afloat may save them.