In "Diez in the Desert," how did Diez almost die in the desert?(5 points)
Responses
A. Diez drank another man's urine.
B. Diez attempted to break open a saguaro.
C. Diez was severely dehydrated.
D. Diez smoked too many cigarettes.
C. Diez was severely dehydrated.
Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
Sometimes the small dogs show more bravado than the larger breeds; they may need to in order to be noticed.
A. boldness
B. fear
C. perseverance
D. stamina
A. boldness
Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
He had a confidence that protruded like a muscle beyond his thin physique.
hurt
rubbed
caved in
stuck out
D. stuck out
Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.
It is fun to see the children become disoriented when they are trying to hit a pinata blindfolded.
(5 points)
Responses
angry
confused
exhausted
frustrated
B. confused
The factory in "Mexicans Begin Jogging" was under investigation for(5 points)
Responses
employing illegal immigrants.
unsafe working conditions for employees.
manufacturing illegal parts and products.
forcing labor from undocumented immigrants.
A. employing illegal immigrants.
The neighbor of the speaker in the poem "Mending Wall" believes(5 points)
Responses
"good fences make good neighhbors."
"good neighbors make good fences."
his wall will keep out wild animals and other predators.
his wall will make him forget what he fears.