HPHS (PGCPS) Summer School 23 English 11 Pre-Test

1. Based on this passage, identify Henry’s main purpose for this speech.

• to challenge the British king for his abuses

• to suggest that the colonists abolish social classes

• to persuade the Virginia Convention to fight for freedom

• to persuade colonists in Virginia to attend the Virginia Convention

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

2. Which statement most accurately describes Henry’s use of rhetorical devices in this passage?

• He uses an anecdote in paragraph 2.

• He uses rhetorical questions in both paragraphs.

• He uses parallel structure in every sentence.

• He uses understatement frequently.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

3. Which of his listeners’ concerns does Henry anticipate and respond to in this passage?

• the concern that their decision will lead to violence

• the concern that their decision may divide public opinion

• the concern that they do not have the same interests as Massachusetts

• the concern that they may lose their slaves if Britain wins the conflict

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

4. The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A Which of the following assumptions does Patrick Henry make in the passage?

• All human beings are born equal.

• It is worth risking your life to fight for political freedom.

• Virginia has little in common with Massachusetts.

• Once war has begun, there is no point in questioning its cause.

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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

4. 4. Part B Which sentence from paragraph 2 best supports the answer to Part A?

• Gentlemen may cry, “Peace, peace”—but there is no peace.

• The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms!

• Our brethren are already in the field!

• I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

5. Based on his word choice and rhetorical devices, identify the best description of Henry’s tone in this passage. Choose two options.

• unemotional

• discouraged

• committed

• cautious

• urgent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6. In this passage, what does Henry’s figurative use of the words purchased and price in paragraph 2 suggest about those who choose safety over freedom?

• It suggests that they do not value freedom enough.

• It suggests that they are seeking more wealth.

• It suggests that they are quite poor at heart.

• It suggests that they will not find safety easily.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

7. Which word is most similar in meaning to idle as it is used in paragraph 2 of this passage? Use context clues as a guide.

• unfeeling

• unimportant

• insignificant

• unproductive

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

8. Which words most clearly create a slant rhyme, or inexact rhyme, in these lines?

• tracing and thickening in line 5

• sky and prophecy in lines 5–6

• threat and set in lines 7–8

• set and stout in lines 8–9

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

9. Which of the following best describes the word picture created by the imagery in these lines?

• a sunrise on a winter’s day

• worsening weather conditions

• a sunny day and moonless night

• farming activities during wintertime

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5