Question

1. How do the authors of The Declaration of Independence use structure to develop the argument that the colonists have a right to overthrow the British government?

by describing the worsening effects of the king’s actions over time

by comparing how colonists propose to rule the country with the king’s government

by explaining problems the king’s actions have caused for colonists and proposing solutions

by listing each of the king’s crimes in a unique sentence to emphasize how he has abused his power

2. How do the authors of The Declaration of Independence use forms of the word tyrant throughout the text?

Select the two correct answers.


to defend the decision to separate from British rule

to emphasize the cruelty and oppression of the king’s rule

to cast all of Great Britain’s citizens in a negative light

to justify the call for limits on the king’s power

3.Which key argument is conveyed in The Declaration of Independence?

Colonists who reject British rule are traitors to their own people.

America has the natural right to separate from British rule.

The British and American people should unite as one nation.

British troops are necessary to keep the peace in the colonies.

4. What does this paragraph suggest about Paine?

He believes America’s only recourse is to declare war on the British.

He is optimistic the British will choose to compromise with Americans.

He worries America cannot defend itself against British aggression.

He is weary of the ongoing conflict between Americans and the British.

5. In The American Crisis, Paine asserts that, oftentimes, great reward requires great sacrifice.

Which details from the text help convey this idea?

Select the two correct answers.


“Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.”

“…that God Almighty will not give up a people to military destruction, or leave them unsupportedly to perish…”

“What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: It is dearness only that gives every thing its value.”

“The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country…”

6. Read the lines from “Occasioned by General Washington's Arrival in Philadelphia, On His Way to His Residence in Virginia.”

Though fools may think his race is run,
On other worlds he lights his fires:

What do these lines suggest about Washington?


He deserves more credit than he is given.

He has inspired foreign nations to seek freedom.

Washington seeks to expand his leadership abroad.

Washington has achieved everything possible.

7. Which details belong in an effective summary of “Occasioned by General Washington's Arrival in Philadelphia, On His Way to His Residence in Virginia”?

Select Yes or No for each detail.


Washington has made America a model for liberty around the world.

Washington’s strength and humility are unrivaled.

After being away for so long, Washington longs to return home.

Fame and fortune motivate Washington to seek the presidency.

America has earned its freedom, thanks to Washington.

8.Read the stanza from “Occasioned by General Washington's Arrival in Philadelphia, On His Way to His Residence in Virginia.”

When Faction rear'd her bristly head,
And join'd with tyrants to destroy,
Where'er you march'd the monster fled,
Tim'rous her arrows to employ;
Hosts catch'd from you a bolder flame,
And despots trembled at your name.

How does the word choice affect the poem?


It emphasizes the author’s reverence for Washington.

It compares war to an enraged animal.

It conveys the author’s contempt of government.

It describes Washington’s skills on the battlefield.

9. Part A

Which answer best describes a similarity between “Occasioned by General Washington's Arrival in Philadelphia, On His Way to His Residence in Virginia” and “His Excellency General Washington”?


The poems highlight abuses by the British to justify the war effort.

Both poems focus on the joys of homecoming for soldiers returning from war.

The poems assert that Washington will inspire other nations to seek freedom.

Both poems convey the idea that Washington’s political power inspires great envy among world leaders.
Question 2
Part B

Which details from the poems help to develop the ideas identified in Part A?

Select the two correct answers.


“Such, and so many, moves the warrior's train. / In bright array they seek the work of war, / Where high unfurl'd the ensign waves in air.”

“Art soars, unequal to the flight, / And genius sickens at the height.”

Answer 1

1. by listing each of the king’s crimes in a unique sentence to emphasize how he has abused his power

2.to defend the decision to separate from British rule

to emphasize the cruelty and oppression of the king’s rule

3.The actions of King George have made it necessary for America to reject British rule.

4.He believes America’s only recourse is to declare war on the British.

5.“What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: It is dearness only that gives every thing its value.”

“Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.”

6. He has no interest in political power.

7. No- After being away for so long, Washington longs to return home.

No – Fame and fortune motivate Washington to seek the presidency.

Yes- Washington’s strength and humility are unrivaled.

Yes – America has earned its freedom, thanks to Washington

Yes – Washington has made America a model for liberty around the world.

8. It emphasizes the author’s reverence for Washington.

9. The poems assert that Washington will inspire other nations to seek freedom.

“On other worlds he lights his fires: / Cold climes beneath his influence glow, / And frozen rivers learn to flow.”

“Fix'd are the eyes of nations on the scales, / For in their hopes Columbia's arm prevails.”