Unit Test Review

How does the author support the claim that ordinary and digital mail are very different?

• By relating a personal experience of both kinds of mail

• By sharing a hypothetical story as an example of the subject

• By offering quotes from experts on the subject

• By citing statistics about both kinds of mail

What is the author’s primary purpose for including this detail?

• To persuade readers of the seriousness of the American Civil War

• To entertain readers with tales from behind the lines of battle

• To inform readers about the differences between three military conflicts

• To encourage readers to visit battlegrounds in Appomattox, Virginia

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

if a theory is an idea, then something theoretical is

• Unbelievable

• Unproven

• Likely

• True

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What must the student add to make this controlling idea complete?

• Specific Dates

• Arctic Ocean Statistics

• Expert Testimony

• Jenson's Viewpoint

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the rest of the text, how does the author develop this central idea that spying during the Civil War still involved mostly fieldwork?

• By enhancing the reader’s understanding of which technological advances were used during fieldwork

• By changing the reader’s perceptions about how fieldwork could help the Union cause

• By adding complexity to the topic by raising the moral issues involved in fieldwork and other espionage

• By including more detailed information about who did fieldwork for the Union and how it was done

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What central idea is implied in this paragraph?

• Elizabeth Van Lew created for herself an untrue but believable cover story: she was a wealthy lady living in a fancy neighborhood.

• Elizabeth Van Lew was able to disguise her spying activities because she kept her views about the war to herself.

• Elizabeth Van Lew did not follow the rules society set forth for ladies of her time and social class.

• Elizabeth Van Lew was a successful spy because society did not expect a lady to serve in that role.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which reason best supports Zimmermann’s claim in The Code Book that "cryptography is about political power”?

• Governments use cryptography to protect classified information from being leaked to the public.

• Cryptography allows individuals to protect their freedom of speech in a healthy democracy.

• For thousands of years, governments and leaders of civilizations have used various forms of cryptography.

• Politicians use cryptography to send messages to each other about new legislation.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of Peter’s lines shows that he is using personal experience to understand the reading?

• A Trojan horse is a type of encryption software, which reminds me of Greek mythology.

• Hidden messages can be shared through a backdoor in encryption software. It reminds me of the way I leave my kitchen door open so the cat can come in.

• A Trojan horse is a type of encryption software, but as the author explains, it is not always 100 percent secure.

• Hidden messages can be shared through a backdoor in encryption software. The author gives an example of this software helping the government.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

The most important details in a text point to the _____

• Central Idea

• Publication Date

• Parts of Speech

• Author's Background

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which phrase best reveals the author’s viewpoint?

• Suitable Location

• Grave Error

• Take Action

• Adding Cars

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6