Unit+3+Post+Test

Unit 3 Post Test

"1970: Tragedy at Kent State"
 * TURPIN**
 * 1.7.5. text structure**

Based on the main heading and subheadings, how does Sam Roberts organize the article, “1970: Tragedy at Kent State”? (he uses a) A. A comparison of school shootings to war. C. A chronological history of events that led to the shooting. D. A listing of reactions from government officials following the shooting.
 * B. A description of the cause and effects of the shooting.**

According to the article: How does the final decision of the commission appointed by President Nixon differ from the final decision of the grade jury? A. The grand jury felt the students violent activity was to blame, where as the campus commision blamed the administration for not doing something sooner. B. The grand jury felt it was the guardsmen who fired without orders who were to blame, whereas the campus commission blamed violent students for the shooting. D. The grand jury felt President Nixon was to blame because he had no right to order the shootings, whereas the campus commission blamed the university president for not closing the school.
 * 1.7.7.** compare/contrast
 * C. The grand jury felt the administrators of the university were at fault because of their permissiveness, whereas the campus commision blamed the National Guard for issues loaded weapons to troops.**


 * 2.1.5**

"Too Young to Die?"


 * 1.7.5. text structure**

How does the author organize the article, "Too Young to Die?" -switch letters (dcba)

A.**The author introduces the subject matter then provides information for both sides of the argument.** B.The author persuades the reader to support the death penalty for juveniles. C.The author writes mainly about different juveniles on death row. D.The author answers questions about Lee Boyd Malvo's trial.

According the text, how does the execution record of juvenile offenders in the United States compare with the execution record of juvenile offenders in other countries? A.In the United States, juvenile offenders on death row make up two percent of death row inmates, whereas the percentage is much higher in other countries. B.In the United States, only 18 juvenile offenders have been executed, whereas only 7 juvenile offenders have been executed in all other nations combined. D.In the United States, more juvenile offenders are on death row than any other nation.
 * 1.7.7**
 * C.In the United States, more juvenile offenders have been executed than any other nation.**


 * 2.1.5.**

GEORGE Too Young to Die? 1.7.7: Comparison How are the arguments of Malvo’s attorneys similar to the United States’ laws about people under age 18? a. Both argue that juveniles should be held responsible for their actions c. Both argue that juveniles are too impressionable to be held responsible for their actions d. Both argue that adolescents are rational thinkers and are capable of clear and responsible thoughts and actions
 * b. Both argue that adolescents act impulsively and should not be held responsible for their actions**

1.7.5: Text Structures Based on the main heading and subheadings, the reader can determine that the main organizational structure of the article is a. A comparison of the death penalth procedures of various countries b. A description of the crimes committed by Muhammed and Malvo c. A chronological review of the history of juvenile court cases
 * d. A contrast of theories of whether juveniles should be charged as adults**

2.1.5: Conflict Which sentence best expresses the central conflict of the passage? a. “**Sentencing juvenile offenders to death is controversial.”** b. “Juveniles are not considered responsible enough to make those decisions about their lives.” c. “Currently, approximately 75 juvenile offenders are on death row in the United States.” d. “Malvo is accused of killing people for no reason as they pumped gas or waited for a bus.”

1970: Tragedy at Kent State 1.7.7: Comparison What is similar about the National Guardsmen and the protesting students at Kent State? a. Both groups had a tendency towards violence b. Both groups were following orders of a head official d. Both groups were primarily young men
 * c. Both groups were of very young adults**

2.1.5: Resolution Which statement best conveys the resolution of the article, “1970: Tragedy at Kent State”? a. The government blamed the students for their own deaths b. Although it was a tragic event, it serves as a lesson for the future c. The event sparked nationwide outrage and more protests
 * d. The families were compensated and a memorial was built**

“Too Young to Die” 1. Text Structure Based on the main heading and subheadings, the reader can determine that the main organizational structure of the article is A. a listing of juveniles who have been incarcerated as a result of murder. B. a chronological history of the murders committed by juveniles in the past seventeen years. C. a description of the murderous crimes which have placed juveniles on death-row.
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 * D. a contrast of opinions on juvenile offenders eligible for the death penalty.**

2. Contrast Based on the article how do the main points of the subheadings “Juveniles Aren’t Adults” and “Do the Crime, Pay the Price” differ? A. The opinions under the first subheading are fact, while the opinions under the second subheading are fiction. B. The opinions under the first subheading are fiction, while the opinions under second subheading are fact. D. The opinions under the first subheading are for the death penalty for juveniles, while the opinions under the second subheading are against the death penalty for juveniles.
 * C. The opinions under the first subheading are against the death penalty for juveniles, while the opinions under the second subheading are for the death penalty for juveniles.**

“1970: Tragedy at Kent State” 3. Cause and Effect According to the article, what was the effect of the antiwar demonstrations and strikes on campuses? B. President Nixon made a speech, offering his condolences to the families who lost loved ones. C. To explain the amount of money the state agreed to pay the injured students. D. To always remember May of 1970.
 * A. Many colleges and universities were forced to close.**

4. Cause and Effect Based on the main heading and subheadings, the main organizational structure for this article is A. a comparison of the Vietnam War to the Kent State shootings. C. an argument detailing how wrong the shootings are and to not allow history to repeat itself. D. a description of President Nixon’s feelings and actions after the shootings took place.
 * B. to show the cause and effect this incident had on campuses across America, as well as the entire country.**

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Text Structure

The subheading a Widening war is placed at the begining of the article to: a. To show how many people were killed during the war. b. Show the anger of the students protesters. c.To explain how many students were injured.
 * d. Explain that war was happening in America because of the Vietnam war.**

parker Too young to die 1.7.5 Text Structure Which of the following best describes the organization of this article? a. information presented in chronological order b. information presented in order of importance d. descriptive language with a theme
 * c. general information followed by facts**