Test - South Carolina English 2 EOCEP Chapter 5

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Which of the following statements best summarizes the purpose of "The Declarations of the Rights of Man"?

The National Assembly of France wanted to ensure freedom of the press so that people could express themselves without fear of government retribution.

The National Assembly of France wanted to overthrow the King, so its members put forth a long list of complaints that would make his arrest more acceptable to the public.

The National Assembly of France wanted to validate its authority in the eyes of the public, so it granted average citizens more rights than were really justifiable.

The National Assembly of France wanted to document a wide array of what its members considered to be natural rights to validate them both in the eyes of the public and the eyes of the government.

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The American "Declaration of Independence" famously asserts the universal rights to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Given that, which of the following best explains how the most fundamental rights asserted by "The Declaration of the Rights of Man" compare to those in the American "Declaration"?

They are similar; however, while the American document prioritizes the abstract concept of "the pursuit of happiness," the French document prioritizes the more tangible concept of "property."

They are similar; however, while the American document specifically mentions "liberty," the French document, although it strongly implies it, never does.

They are virtually identical, except that in addition to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," the French document prioritizes unconditional freedom of the press.

They are extremely different; the rights posed as fundamental in the French document are, in reality, only suggestions they hope the King will consider implementing gradually, while American document insists that all universal rights be granted at once.

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10.

Which of the following words or phrases can readers infer would best define the word ambitious as it is used in paragraph 3 of Passage 2?

greedy

lazy

eager for fame and fortune

unable to be defeated

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16.

Which of the following statements best describes the interaction between the two passages and the effect of that interaction on readers?

Both passages inform readers of great American aviators, encouraging them to learn more for themselves.

Passage 1 makes a reasonable claim supported by evidence, but Passage 2 makes a doubtful claim that is largely unsupported and discourages readers from studying further.

Both passages deal with plane crashes over major oceans, warning readers about the dangers of travel via plane.

The passages contradict one another, encouraging readers to study the subject further so they can decide on the argument with which they most agree.

South Carolina English 2 EOCEP Chapter 5

South Carolina English 2 EOCEP Chapter 5 Sample