Quiz 3 (Q3)

Which sentence from the paragraph communicates a warning to hostile nations seeking power in the Americas?

To our sister republics south of our border, we offer a special pledge—to convert our good words into good deeds—in a new alliance for progress—to assist free men and free governments in casting off the chains of poverty. But this peaceful revolution of hope cannot become the prey of hostile powers. Let all our neighbors know that we shall join with them to oppose aggression or subversion anywhere in the Americas. And let every other power know that this hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house.

• To our sister republics south of our border, we offer a special pledge—to convert our good words into good deeds—in a new alliance for progress—to assist free men and free governments in casting off the chains of poverty.

• But this peaceful revolution of hope cannot become the prey of hostile powers.

• Let all our neighbors know that we shall join with them to oppose aggression or subversion anywhere in the Americas.

• And let every other power know that this hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read the following passage from “Inaugural Address.”

• He uses charged language to help persuade the audience that America must be prepared for nuclear war.

• He uses restatement to help persuade the audience that America is committed to defending freedom worldwide.

• He uses charged language to help persuade the audience that democracy is a better political system than communism.

• He uses restatement to help persuade the audience that every nation must make sacrifices in order to promote peace in the world.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which definition in the dictionary entry is the correct definition of the word QUARTER as it is used in the sentence: "We vow to give no quarter to enemies of our nation"?

quarter (KWOHR-tuhr) n. 1. one of four parts of something that can be divided 2. the fourth part of a measure of time 3. division or district of a town or city 4. merciful consideration of an opponent

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the main request made in the "Inaugural Address"?

• To increase military spending

• To begin a quest for peace

• To form new alliances

• To develop new weapons

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the address suggest about the use of arms?

• They should be used frequently

• They should be sufficient to deter doubt

• They should be reduced to a minimum

• They should be shared with allies

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the concern about modern weapons mentioned in the address?

• They are too expensive

• They are not effective

• They create a balance of terror

• They are outdated

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the ultimate goal regarding the control of arms?

• To destroy all weapons

• To bring them under the control of all nations

• To sell them to allies

• To hide them from adversaries

What is the attitude towards nations that might become adversaries?

• Offer them military support

• Tempt them with weakness

• Offer a pledge for peace

• Offer a request for peace

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the suggested approach to prevent the use of arms?

• Increase military drills

• Ensure arms are sufficient beyond doubt

• Reduce arms to a minimum

• Share arms with allies

What is the balance of terror referred to in the address?

• A balance of economic power

• A balance of military alliances

• A balance of deadly weapons

• A balance of political influence

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3