Question 1  (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) [LC] Which trio correctly uses a hyphen? Question 2  (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) [LC] Which pair correctly uses a hyphen? Question 3  (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) [LC] Read this excerpt from  “Schenck v. U.S., 249 U.S. 47  (1919)" and answer the question that follows: The document in question upon its first printed side recited the first section of the Thirteenth Amendment, said that the idea embodied in it was violated by the conscription act and that a conscript is little better than a convict. In impassioned language it intimated that conscription was despotism in its worst form and a monstrous wrong against humanity in the interest of Wall Street's chosen few. It said, 'Do not submit to intimidation,' but in form at least confined itself to peaceful measures such as a petition for the repeal of the act. The other and later printed side of the sheet was headed 'Assert Your Rights.' It stated reasons for alleging that any one violated the Constitution when he refused to recognize 'your right to assert your opposition to the draft,' and went on, 'If you do not assert and support your rights, you are helping to deny or disparage rights which it is the solemn duty of all citizens and residents of the United States to retain.' It described the arguments on the other side as coming from cunning politicians and a mercenary capitalist press, and even silent consent to the conscription law as helping to support an infamous conspiracy.  Which phrase does the protest document use to describe conscription? Question 4  (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) [MC] Silva has developed a working thesis and collected a large amount of information related to it for her research paper. What is the  most  useful next step in the writing process for Silva? Question 5  (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) [LC] The purpose of the Federalist Papers was to express concern about the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation, the document that outlined the first government of the United States of America. Alexander Hamilton, among others, wrote the Federalist Papers to persuade doubtful New Yorkers to vote in favor of the stronger federal government proposed in the United States Constitution. Read this excerpt from Federalist Paper No. 1 and answer the question that follows: Federalist Papers: No. 1 General Introduction For the Independent Journal Author: Alexander Hamilton To the People of the State of New York: AFTER an unequivocal experience of the inefficiency of the subsisting federal government, you are called upon to deliberate on a new Constitution for the United States of America. The subject speaks its own importance; comprehending in its consequences nothing less than the existence of the UNION, the safety and welfare of the parts of which it is composed, the fate of an empire in many respects the most interesting in the world.  It has been frequently remarked that it seems to have been reserved to the ...

1. Question 1
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[LC]
Which trio correctly uses a hyphen?
Question 2
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[LC]
Which pair correctly uses a hyphen?
Question 3
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[LC]
Read this excerpt from
“Schenck v. U.S., 249 U.S. 47
(1919)" and answer the question that follows:
The document in question upon its first printed side recited the
first section of the Thirteenth Amendment, said that the idea
embodied in it was violated by the conscription act and that a
conscript is little better than a convict. In impassioned language
it intimated that conscription was despotism in its worst form
and a monstrous wrong against humanity in the interest of Wall
Street's chosen few. It said, 'Do not submit to intimidation,' but
in form at least confined itself to peaceful measures such as a
petition for the repeal of the act. The other and later printed
side of the sheet was headed 'Assert Your Rights.' It stated
reasons for alleging that any one violated the Constitution when
he refused to recognize 'your right to assert your opposition to
the draft,' and went on, 'If you do not assert and support your
rights, you are helping to deny or disparage rights which it is
the solemn duty of all citizens and residents of the United
States to retain.' It described the arguments on the other side as

2. coming from cunning politicians and a mercenary capitalist
press, and even silent consent to the conscription law as helping
to support an infamous conspiracy.
Which phrase does the protest document use to describe
conscription?
Question 4
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[MC]
Silva has developed a working thesis and collected a large
amount of information related to it for her research paper. What
is the
most
useful next step in the writing process for Silva?
Question 5
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[LC]
The purpose of the Federalist Papers was to express concern
about the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation, the
document that outlined the first government of the United States
of America. Alexander Hamilton, among others, wrote the
Federalist Papers to persuade doubtful New Yorkers to vote in
favor of the stronger federal government proposed in the United
States Constitution.
Read this excerpt from Federalist Paper No. 1 and answer the
question that follows:
Federalist Papers: No. 1
General Introduction
For the Independent Journal
Author: Alexander Hamilton
To the People of the State of New York:
AFTER an unequivocal experience of the inefficiency of the
subsisting federal government, you are called upon to deliberate

3. on a new Constitution for the United States of America. The
subject speaks its own importance; comprehending in its
consequences nothing less than the existence of the UNION, the
safety and welfare of the parts of which it is composed, the fate
of an empire in many respects the most interesting in the world.
It has been frequently remarked that it seems to have been
reserved to the people of this country, by their conduct and
example, to decide the important question, whether societies of
men are really capable or not of establishing good government
from reflection and choice, or whether they are forever destined
to depend for their political constitutions on accident and force.
If there be any truth in the remark, the crisis at which we are
arrived may with propriety be regarded as the era in which that
decision is to be made; and a wrong election of the part we shall
act may, in this view, deserve to be considered as the general
misfortune of mankind.
Among the most formidable of the obstacles which the new
Constitution will have to encounter may readily be
distinguished the obvious interest of a certain class of men in
every State to resist all changes which may hazard a diminution
of the power, emolument, and consequence of the offices they
hold under the State establishments; and the perverted ambition
of another class of men, who will either hope to aggrandize
themselves by the confusions of their country, or will flatter
themselves with fairer prospects of elevation from the
subdivision of the empire into several partial confederacies than
from its union under one government.
Based on this sentence from the first paragraph, why does
Hamilton think it is important for the United States to be
successful?
It has been frequently remarked that it seems to have been
reserved to the people of this country, by their conduct and
example, to decide the important question, whether societies of
men are really capable or not of establishing good government
from reflection and choice, or whether they are forever destined
to depend for their political constitutions on accident and force.

4. Question 6
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[MC]
Read this excerpt from Federalist Paper No. 1 and answer the
question that follows:
Federalist Papers: No. 1
General Introduction
For the Independent Journal
Author: Alexander Hamilton
Among the most formidable of the obstacles which the new
Constitution will have to encounter may readily be
distinguished the obvious interest of a certain class of men in
every State to resist all changes which may hazard a diminution
of the power, emolument, and consequence of the offices they
hold under the State establishments; and the perverted ambition
of another class of men, who will either hope to aggrandize
themselves by the confusions of their country, or will flatter
themselves with fairer prospects of elevation from the
subdivision of the empire into several partial confederacies than
from its union under one government.
Which of the following statements supports the idea presented
in this quote from the excerpt?
Among the most formidable of the obstacles. . . may readily be
distinguished the obvious interest of a certain class of men in
every State to resist all changes which may hazard a diminution
of the power ...they hold under the State establishments...
Question 7
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[MC]
Read this excerpt from Federalist Paper No. 1 and answer the
question that follows:
Federalist Papers: No. 1

5. General Introduction
For the Independent Journal
Author: Alexander Hamilton
AFTER an unequivocal experience of the inefficiency of the
subsisting federal government, you are called upon to deliberate
on a new Constitution for the United States of America. The
subject speaks its own importance; comprehending in its
consequences nothing less than the existence of the UNION, the
safety and welfare of the parts of which it is composed, the fate
of an empire in many respects the most interesting in the world.
It has been frequently remarked that it seems to have been
reserved to the people of this country, by their conduct and
example, to decide the important question, whether societies of
men are really capable or not of establishing good government
from reflection and choice, or whether they are forever destined
to depend for their political constitutions on accident and force
. If there be any truth in the remark, the crisis at which we are
arrived may with propriety be regarded as the era in which that
decision is to be made; and a wrong election of the part we shall
act may, in this view, deserve to be considered as the general
misfortune of mankind.
Based on this quote from the excerpt, with which of these
statements would Hamilton agree?
It has been frequently remarked that it seems to have been
reserved to the people of this country, by their conduct and
example, to decide the important question, whether societies of
men are really capable or not of establishing good government
from reflection and choice, or whether they are forever destined
to depend for their political constitutions on accident and force.
Question 8
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[LC]
Read these two sentences:
I can see the point of those who argue that space projects should

6. be a national priority.
I also see the problem with spending millions with so many
other social problems that need solving.
Which transition word correctly links the two sentences?
Question 9
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[HC]
Read this excerpt from Federalist Paper No. 1 and answer the
question that follows:
Federalist Papers: No. 1
General Introduction
For the Independent Journal
Author: Alexander Hamilton
It is not, however, my design to dwell upon observations of this
nature. I am well aware that it would be disingenuous to resolve
indiscriminately the opposition of any set of men (merely
because their situations might subject them to suspicion) into
interested or ambitious views. Candor will oblige us to admit
that even such men may be actuated by upright intentions; and it
cannot be doubted that much of the opposition which has made
its appearance, or may hereafter make its appearance, will
spring from sources, blameless at least, if not respectable--the
honest errors of minds led astray by preconceived jealousies and
fears. So numerous indeed and so powerful are the causes which
serve to give a false bias to the judgment, that we, upon many
occasions, see wise and good men on the wrong as well as on
the right side of questions of the first magnitude to society. This
circumstance, if duly attended to, would furnish a lesson of
moderation to those who are ever so much persuaded of their
being in the right in any controversy.
And a further reason for caution, in this respect, might be drawn
from the reflection that we are not always sure that those who
advocate the truth are influenced by purer principles than their

7. antagonists.
Ambition, avarice, personal animosity, party opposition, and
many other motives not more laudable than these, are apt to
operate as well upon those who support as those who oppose the
right side of a question. Were there not even these inducements
to moderation, nothing could be more ill-judged than that
intolerant spirit which has, at all times, characterized political
parties. For in politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim
at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can
rarely be cured by persecution.
Which of the following correctly summarizes the main point of
this text from the excerpt?
And a further reason for caution, in this respect, might be drawn
from the reflection that we are not always sure that those who
advocate the truth are influenced by purer principles than their
antagonists.
Question 10
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[LC]
Read this excerpt from Federalist Paper No. 1 and answer the
question that follows:
Federalist Papers: No. 1
General Introduction
For the Independent Journal
Author: Alexander Hamilton
To the People of the State of New York:
AFTER an unequivocal experience of the inefficiency of the
subsisting federal government, you are called upon to deliberate
on a new Constitution for the United States of America. The
subject speaks its own importance; comprehending in its
consequences nothing less than the existence of the UNION, the
safety and welfare of the parts of which it is composed, the fate
of an empire in many respects the most interesting in the world.
It has been frequently remarked that it seems to have been

8. reserved to the people of this country, by their conduct and
example, to decide the important question, whether societies of
men are really capable or not of establishing good government
from reflection and choice, or whether they are forever destined
to depend for their political constitutions on accident and force.
If there be any truth in the remark, the crisis at which we are
arrived may with propriety be regarded as the era in which that
decision is to be made; and a wrong election of the part we shall
act may, in this view, deserve to be considered as the general
misfortune of mankind.
Among the most formidable of the obstacles which the new
Constitution will have to encounter may readily be
distinguished the obvious interest of a certain class of men in
every State to resist all changes which may hazard a diminution
of the power, emolument, and consequence of the offices they
hold under the State establishments; and the perverted ambition
of another class of men, who will either hope to aggrandize
themselves by the confusions of their country, or will flatter
themselves with fairer prospects of elevation from the
subdivision of the empire into several partial confederacies than
from its union under one government.
Which statement from the second paragraph indicates that
Hamilton worries that men will oppose the formation of a
stronger government because the confusion of fragmented
government gives them a better chance at getting an authority
position?
Question 11
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[LC]
Read this excerpt from
“Schenck v. U.S., 249 U.S. 47
(1919)" and answer the question that follows:
This is an indictment in three counts. The first charges a
conspiracy to violate the Espionage Act of June 15, 1917, by

9. causing and attempting to cause insubordination, in the military
and naval forces of the United States, and to obstruct the
recruiting and enlistment service of the United States, when the
United States was at war with the German Empire, to-wit, that
the defendant willfully conspired to have printed and circulated
to men who had been called and accepted for military service
under the Act of May 18, 1917, a document set forth and alleged
to be calculated to cause such insubordination and obstruction.
The count alleges overt acts in pursuance of the conspiracy,
ending in the distribution of the document set forth. The second
count alleges a conspiracy to commit an offense against the
United States, to-wit, to use the mails for the transmission of
matter declared to be non-mailable by title 12, 2, of the Act of
June 15, 1917, to-wit, the above mentioned document, with an
averment of the same overt acts.
The third count charges an unlawful use of the mails for the
transmission of the same matter and otherwise as above
. The defendants were found guilty on all the counts. They set
up the First Amendment to the Constitution forbidding Congress
to make any law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the
press, and bringing the case here on that ground have argued
some other points also of which we must dispose.
According to the
bolded
lines, what is one reason for Schenck’s indictment?
Question 12
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[LC]
Read this excerpt from
“Schenck v. U.S., 249 U.S. 47
(1919)" and answer the question that follows:
The document in question upon its first printed side recited the
first section of the Thirteenth Amendment, said that the idea
embodied in it was violated by the conscription act and that a

10. conscript is little better than a convict. In impassioned language
it intimated that conscription was despotism in its worst form
and a monstrous wrong against humanity in the interest of Wall
Street's chosen few. It said, 'Do not submit to intimidation,' but
in form at least confined itself to peaceful measures such as a
petition for the repeal of the act. The other and later printed
side of the sheet was headed 'Assert Your Rights.' It stated
reasons for alleging that any one violated the Constitution when
he refused to recognize 'your right to assert your opposition to
the draft,' and went on, 'If you do not assert and support your
rights, you are helping to deny or disparage rights which it is
the solemn duty of all citizens and residents of the United
States to retain.' It described the arguments on the other side as
coming from cunning politicians and a mercenary capitalist
press, and even silent consent to the conscription law as helping
to support an infamous conspiracy.
Which of the following is a statement supported by the protest
document?
Question 13
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[LC]
Read this excerpt from Federalist Paper No. 1 and answer the
question that follows:
Federalist Papers: No. 1
General Introduction
For the Independent Journal
Author: Alexander Hamilton
To the People of the State of New York:
AFTER an unequivocal experience of the inefficiency of the
subsisting federal government, you are called upon to deliberate
on a new Constitution for the United States of America. The
subject speaks its own importance; comprehending in its
consequences nothing less than the existence of the UNION, the
safety and welfare of the parts of which it is composed, the fate

11. of an empire in many respects the most interesting in the world.
It has been frequently remarked that it seems to have been
reserved to the people of this country, by their conduct and
example, to decide the important question, whether societies of
men are really capable or not of establishing good government
from reflection and choice, or whether they are forever destined
to depend for their political constitutions on accident and force.
If there be any truth in the remark, the crisis at which we are
arrived may with propriety be regarded as the era in which that
decision is to be made; and a wrong election of the part we shall
act may, in this view, deserve to be considered as the general
misfortune of mankind.
Among the most formidable of the obstacles which the new
Constitution will have to encounter may readily be
distinguished the obvious interest of a certain class of men in
every State to resist all changes which may hazard a diminution
of the power, emolument, and consequence of the offices they
hold under the State establishments; and the perverted ambition
of another class of men, who will either hope to aggrandize
themselves by the confusions of their country, or will flatter
themselves with fairer prospects of elevation from the
subdivision of the empire into several partial confederacies than
from its union under one government.
According to Hamilton's writing in the second paragraph, what
is one reason the new Constitution would be opposed?
Question 14
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[MC]
A student doing research for a project enters the following
search terms:
Scuba AND advancements OR technology
Which of the following
best
describes the likely results of this search?

12. Question 15
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[MC]
A student completing research for a project enters the following
search terms:
Drugs AND prescription AND cost
Which of the following
best
describes the likely results of this search?
Question 16
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[MC]
A student is writing the conclusion to a research-based article
about funding for the space program. Which of the following
would
best
conclude that argument?
Question 17
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[MC]
Read the sentence below and answer the following question:
I just want to learn as much as I can. I want to have many
options for my future career.
Which sentence below provides the
best
sentence variety using coordinating connections?
Question 18
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

13. [MC]
Read the sentences below and answer the following question:
I would be able to attend the party. I could only arrive after the
meal.
Which sentence below provides the
best
sentence variety using subordination?
Question 19
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[MC]
Which source would provide credible information to use in a
writing project focusing on primate research efforts in the
United States?
Question 20
(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
[MC]
Which of the following would be
most
relevant to a research paper discussing the negative health
effects of soft drinks?