PART A The word tyranny most nearly means

• a) a harsh government with little power

• b) a democracy with unlimited power

• c) a cruel government with absolute power

• d) a monarchy with symbolic power

PART B Which word or phrase from the article provides the best support for the answer to Part A?

• a) "printing press"

• b) "Politically repressive regimes"

• c) "widespread distribution"

• d) "stirred up unrest"

PART A The word censoring most nearly means

• a) allowing for free speech in all forms

• b) determining if something is objectionable

• c) severely disapproving of something

• d) deleting material considered objectionable

PART B Which word or phrase from the article provides the best support for the answer to Part A?

• a) "state-run newspapers"

• b) "kept their citizens in the dark"

• c) "newest technologies"

• d) "news from the outside world"

PART A The word uprisings most nearly means

• a) revolts or acts of rebellion

• b) organizations

• c) peaceful protests

• d) distractions

PART B Which word or phrase from the article provides the best support for the answer to Part A?

• a) "mass demonstrations"

• b) "swept from power"

• c) "more potent threats"

• d) "status quo"

Infer the meaning of the word despots: Considering the meaning of the word, what is a synonym of despots?

Infer the meaning of the word thwart: Now use that word in an original sentence.