How does the conflict in the text best connect to the views of society in the late 1800s?

Read excerpt from act 3

How does the conflict in the text best connect to the views of society in the late 1800s?

A. The conflict between Nora and Helmer shows how men and women could not agree on issues or successfully work together to solve important problems.

B. The conflict between Nora and Helmer shows how gender roles were defined, as Helmer has complete control over everything, including what the couple discusses.

C. The conflict between Nora and Helmer shows how men attempted to limit women's economic freedoms, causing Nora to lie about how she obtained money.

D. The conflict between Nora and Helmer shows how women who ended marriages had no rights, leading Nora to have to hide her true feelings in order to stay married.

B.

Read a doll's house

How does the author use the character of the nurse to develop the social issue of gender inequality?

A. The nurse's willingness to take care of Nora when Nora was little demonstrates a woman's ability to do difficult work.

B. The nurse's need to give up a child in order to have a job demonstrates a woman's inability to support herself.

C. The fact that the nurse's child wrote to her as a young girl and as an adult demonstrates a woman's ability to keep friends forever.

D. The nurse's assurance to Nora that her children ask for her often demonstrates women's role in health care.

B.

Read a raisin in sun

What tone does the playwright convey through Bobo's words "Man, Willy is gone"?

A. impatience and frustration because Willy never arrives on time

B. sadness and regret because he is grieving Willy, who recently died

C. shock and disbelief because Willy has stolen his and Walter's money

D. awe and surprise because he has no idea why Willy left town

c

A Raisin in the sun

Which statement best summarizes the theme developed by this
passage?

A. Showing respect for strangers is essential for resolving conflicts with them.

B. People should use the same manners with strangers and their own families.

C. People may speak to one another politely and still be divided by issues of race.

D. Serious people struggle to develop relationships with easygoing people.

c

Read excerpt from act 2 a dolls house

What evidence from the text best supports the theme that society can put mothers in impossible situations?

A. "Oh well, young children easily get accustomed to anything."

B. "Do you think they would forget their mother if she went away altogether?"

C. "How could you have the heart to put your own child out among strangers?"

D. "I want you to tell me something I have often wondered about"

C.

Read a doll's house

Which evidence supports the inference that Nora is afraid of losing her relationship with her husband?

A. "no idea what a dangerous condition he was in"

B. "how I came to devise a way out of the difficulty"

C. "I had meant to let him in on the secret"

D. "It would upset our mutual relations altogether"R

C

A doll's house

How do the stage directions in brackets affect the meaning of the text?

A. They tell the reader that Torvald opens his door only when he realizes that Nora has spent money.

B. They tell the reader that Torvald uses pet names for Nora and treats her like a child.

C. They show the reader that Torvald thinks that Nora bought too much.

D. They show the reader that Torvald prefers his pets over his wife.

A.

Read a doll's house act 1

How does this excerpt best develop the theme that society places limits on the roles of women?

A. As a woman, Nora is supposed to do whatever it takes to save her husband, but she cannot act alone.

B. As a woman, Nora cannot borrow money, but she does so behind her husband's back in order to save him.

C. As a woman, Nora cannot discuss money with men, so she does not reveal her actions to her husband.

D. As a woman, Nora is supposed to be flawless, so she must hide from her husband any mistake she makes.

B.

read a doll's house act 1

How does the interaction between Helmer and Nora advance the plot?

A. Nora realizes that Helmer will completely disapprove of her having borrowed money, so she has to continue to keep it a secret from him.

B. Nora realizes that she and Helmer have the same ideas about financial issues, and the conversation brings them closer together later in the play.

C. Helmer realizes that Nora is more responsible with money than he originally thought, and he trusts her more with finances later in the play.

D. Nora realizes that Helmer knows a lot more about borrowing and lending, and she will seek his input later when she needs it.

A.

Dred scott v. sandford

Which statement could best be used as an effective counterclaim to this claim?

A. States should decide who is free and who is not.

B. A person who is free in one state cannot be a citizen.

C. Taney cannot deny Scott citizenship because it is a federal right.

D. Other states should have a say over one state's decision.

C.

Read a doll's house act 3

How does the conflict in this passage develop a theme?

A. Mrs. Linde creates a conflict by promising something she cannot give to Krogstad, which develops the theme that empty promises can destroy relationships.

B. Krogstad continues the conflict by choosing clearing his name over having a life with Mrs. Linde, which develops the theme that you must often choose yourself over others.

C. . Krogstad creates a conflict by deceiving Mrs. Linde about his intentions, which develops the theme that, in love, actions speak louder than words.

D. Mrs. Linde resolves the conflict by committing to a new life with Krogstad, which develops the theme that new beginnings are always possible.

D.

Read a doll's house act 3

Which themes are best demonstrated by the evidence in this passage? Select two options.

A. Mrs. Linde's need for Krogstad to give things to her demonstrates the theme "a lack of independence has costs."

B. Mrs. Linde's desire to work to support her family demonstrates the theme "making sacrifices to support others is worth it."

C. Mrs. Linde's view of her and Krogstad's family life demonstrates the theme "the family unit can oppress women."

D. Mrs. Linde's view of her past decisions demonstrates the theme "a lack of love and family can make one feel purposeless."

E. Mrs. Linde's choice to pursue a life supporting Krogstad demonstrates the theme "society demands women be caregivers."

B.
D.

Read a doll's house

Which statement best explains how the conventions of plot and setting contribute to the theme?

A. The use of letters and secret meetings develops the theme that hiding the truth will eventually lead to hardship.

B. The use of questions develops the theme that the truth can be discovered only by asking the right questions.

C. The use of doorways develops the theme that being too open about the truth can cause conflict and heartache.

D. The use of conversations beginning abruptly develops the theme that getting to the point will always reveal the truth.

A.

Read a doll's house act 2

What does the audience know that Doctor Rank does not?

A. Nora has been hiding her love for Doctor Rank.

B. Nora does not trust Doctor Rank's sincerity.

C. Nora will force Doctor Rank into helping her

D. Nora is manipulating Doctor Rank for a favor.

D.

Read a doll's house act 2

What inference does the text best support?

A. Krogstad has written a deceptive letter.

B. Nora will follow Krogstad's advice.

C. Krogstad thinks that Nora is foolish.

D. Nora is considering killing herself

D.

Read a raisin in the sun

How does the playwright use dialogue to develop the message in this passage?

A. Beneatha's use of sarcasm shows how people can unintentionally hurt those they care about.

B. Lindner's good manners and polite words show that segregation can be subtle and indirect.

C. The rapid pace of Beneatha, Walter, and Ruth's dialogue shows that direct confrontation is the best way to resolve differences.

D. Walter's questions and Ruth's exclamation develop the message that communication breakdowns are often the fault of both parties.

b.

read Dred scott V. sandford

What claim does Justice Taney make in this passage?

A. that Sanford has the right to enslave Scott

B. that Scott has the right to be emancipated

C. that Scott is not a citizen of Missouri

D. that Sanford cannot sue because he is not a citizen

C.

Read a raisin in the sun

Which statement best summarizes the theme in this passage?

A. When you welcome new arrivals, it may not always go as planned.

B. Racism exists even when racists do not talk openly about their views.

C. The use of polite language and kind gestures can resolve problems.

D. Treating people with kindness and honesty leads to fair treatment.

b

Read a doll's house act 3

What evidence from the text best supports the theme that it is important to have independence?

A. "Alas, Torvald, you are not the man to educate me into being a proper wife for you."

B. "Didn't you say so yourself a little while ago—that you dare not trust me to bring them up?"

C. "Indeed, you were perfectly right. I am not fit for the task."

D. "I must stand quite alone, if I am to understand myself and everything about me."

D.

Why would dashes be used in a sentence? Select three options.

A. to emphasize particular information

B. to introduce a list of words or phrases

C. to set off introductory words or phrases

D. to indicate the importance of certain ideas

E. to set off nonessential elements containing commas

A.
D.
E.