High Noon Passage Comprehension

According to the passage, which two US presidents are mentioned as notable fans of the film 'High Noon'?

• Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton

• John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan

• Bill Clinton and George Bush

• James Stewart and John Wayne

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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

Who is the main character in 'High Noon' as described in the passage?

• Will Kane

• Frank Miller

• Helen Ramirez

• Harvey Pell

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

The passage suggests that 'High Noon' is a typical western with a lot of violence throughout the film.

• True

• False

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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

In 'High Noon', Kane is searching for enough men to form the ______ person posse necessary to stamp out the threat.

• 12-14

• 5-6

• 20-22

• 8-10

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

According to the passage, what is the darker suggestion of 'High Noon'?

• The citizens are worthy of principled representation

• The citizens are unworthy of such principled representation

• The town is peaceful and safe

• The film is a comedy

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

If Miller’s beef is with Kane, then his departure would save them all from danger, right?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3