AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Gates, Ending the Slavery Blame-Game

1. Question

   The primary rhetorical strategy in the first paragraph of the passage is

   A.

   syllogism

   B.

   inference

   C.

   appeal to ethos

   D.

   abstraction

   E.

   anecdote

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Gates, Ending the Slavery Blame-Game: The primary rhetorical strategy in the first paragraph of the passage is

2. Question

   In context, the term “judicious” (par. 2) most nearly means

   A.

   evenhanded

   B.

   discreet

   C.

   farsighted

   D.

   cautious

   E.

   expedient

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Gates, Ending the Slavery Blame-Game: In context, the term “judicious” (par. 2) most nearly means

3. Question

   In context, the word “vexing” (par. 2) most nearly means

   A.

   irritating

   B.

   perplexing

   C.

   outrageous

   D.

   grating

   E.

   painful

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Gates, Ending the Slavery Blame-Game: In context, the word “vexing” (par. 2) most nearly means

4. Question

   The third paragraph of the passage advances the speaker’s argument by I. appealing to authority II. challenging a common narrativeIII. discussing both sides of the debate

   A.

   I only

   B.

   II only

   C.

   III only

   D.

   I and II only

   E.

   I and III only

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Gates, Ending the Slavery Blame-Game: The third paragraph of the passage advances the speaker’s argument by I. appealing to authority II. challenging a common narrativeIII. discussing both sides of the debate

5. Question

   The speaker’s argument in paragraph 10 appeals to

   A.

   logic

   B.

   precedent

   C.

   timeliness

   D.

   emotions

   E.

   ethics

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Gates, Ending the Slavery Blame-Game: The speaker’s argument in paragraph 10 appeals to

6. Question

   Which of the following best describes the rhetorical function of the sentence that begins “Given this remarkably messy history” (par. 16)?

   A.

   It presents a misconception that the speaker will correct.

   B.

   It restates the thesis of the passage.

   C.

   It draws a conclusion based on specific evidence.

   D.

   It makes an appeal to authority.

   E.

   It cites specific evidence in support of a generalization.

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Gates, Ending the Slavery Blame-Game: Which of the following best describes the rhetorical function of the sentence that begins “Given this remarkably messy history” (par. 16)?

7. Question

   What is the primary function of the rhetorical question “So how could President Obama untangle the knot?” (par. 17)?

   A.

   It makes an appeal to authority.

   B.

   It supports the speaker’s central claim.

   C.

   It challenges conventional wisdom

   D.

   It implies a straightforward answer.

   E.

   It corrects a common misconception.

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Gates, Ending the Slavery Blame-Game: What is the primary function of the rhetorical question “So how could President Obama untangle the knot?” (par. 17)?

8. Question

   The sentences that describe “Mr. Obama’s mixed feelings about the reparations movement” (par. 17) advance the speaker’s argument by

   A.

   emphasizing a major dilemma in addressing reparations

   B.

   proposing a counterargument to the mainstream idea about reparations

   C.

   defining a commonly understood term in a novel way

   D.

   presenting a unifying call to action

   E.

   challenging conventional wisdom about who is to blame for the slave trade

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Gates, Ending the Slavery Blame-Game: The sentences that describe “Mr. Obama’s mixed feelings about the reparations movement” (par. 17) advance the speaker’s argument by

9. Question

   The concluding paragraph of the passage builds to a final sentence (par. 18) in which the speaker

   A.

   describes how to solve the problem of reparations

   B.

   calls for a shift in the focus of the reparations debate

   C.

   directly addresses proponents of the reparations debate

   D.

   makes a factual statement about the history of slavery

   E.

   questions the practicality of providing reparations

   AP-Style Multiple Choice Ch. 9 Gates, Ending the Slavery Blame-Game: The concluding paragraph of the passage builds to a final sentence (par. 18) in which the speaker