Module I: Reading and Writing

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In the midst of the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln’s adaptive and balanced leadership approach was characterized by his ability to maneuver various political pressures while maintaining focus on the Union’s objectives. This nuanced leadership stood in contrast to the strategies of many of his contemporaries, whose approaches to governance during this tumultuous period were often more _____. While Lincoln navigated the complexities of war, emancipation, and national reunification with a mix of pragmatism and moral resolve, others in similar positions exhibited decision-making styles that differed markedly in their consistency and effectiveness.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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inflexible
diplomatic
erratic
conciliatory
In 1802, the Treaty of Amiens was signed, temporarily halting the hostilities between the British Empire and Napoleonic France. This agreement, however, was viewed skeptically by many British politicians and the public, who doubted its durability and the intentions of Napoleon. Their skepticism contrasted with the more ______ attitude of Prime Minister Henry Addington’s government, which advocated for the treaty as a necessary step toward lasting peace.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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cautious
optimistic
indifferent
reactionary
In William Gibson’s Neuromancer, the protagonist Case, a disgraced computer hacker, is hired to pull off the ultimate hack. Gibson’s novel, characterized by its vividly dystopian cyberpunk setting, is a pioneering work in the genre. The author’s depiction of the Matrix, a virtual reality data constellation, is _____. Case’s navigation through this digital landscape, filled with sentient AI and corporate overlords, is a reflection of the increasingly blurred lines between man and machine in our society. This seminal work has been instrumental in shaping the scope and tenor of contemporary science fiction literature.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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archaic
groundbreaking
banal
anachronistic
The following text is from Emily Dickinson’s poem “Hope is the thing with feathers”
“Hope” is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words
And never stops at all,
And sweetest – in the Gale – is heard;
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm.
I’ve heard it in the chillest land,
And on the strangest Sea;
Yet, never, in Extremity,
It asked a crumb – of me.
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
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To depict the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity
To illustrate the challenges of maintaining hope during difficult times
To emphasize the necessity of tangible rewards for sustaining hope
To metaphorically represent hope as a perpetual and self-sustaining force within the soul
The following text is adapted from Stephen King’s 1982 novel The Gunslinger: The protagonist, Roland, is in pursuit of a mysterious figure known as the Man in Black.
“The world moved on,” said the Gunslinger. So had the Man in Black. The Gunslinger followed. He knew little of the man he pursued except that he was fleeing and that he had to be caught. The Gunslinger was relentless. He had seen deserts and mountains, rivers and plains, all in his unending pursuit. And still, he followed.
Which choice best states the main idea of the text?
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To illustrate the various landscapes that the Gunslinger has traversed in his pursuit
To emphasize the Gunslinger’s lack of knowledge about the Man in Black
To depict the Gunslinger’s despair and hopelessness in his relentless pursuit
To convey the Gunslinger’s unyielding determination to catch the Man in Black, despite the challenges
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