ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
2. PART B: Which quotation from the text best supports
the answer to part A?
A. “In 2012, Asian-American kids overall had SAT score
143 points above average and a 63-point edge over
their white counterparts." (Paragraph 8)
B. “Although success seems to favor recent racial
minorities, it is also characteristic of two well-
established groups of white Americans." (Paragraph
13)
C. “However counterintuitive it sounds, the authors
maintain that it's precisely this unstable combination
of superiority insecurity and grit that generates
drive." ( Paragraph 18)
D. “The book has also been panned for ignoring such
success-driving factors as transfer of wealth
between generations." ( Paragraph 23)

Marvell's poem is in fact an argument consisting of three logically related points. in at least 150 words, identify each point and trace the speaker's argument from proposition to conclusion. you may find it to identify the transitional word or phrase that marks the beginning of each part of the argument. support your analysis of the argument with details from the poem.

Using the format below, write a five-paragraph letter to jem explaining how you feel about three of his decisions. explain whether or not your perception of him has changed and why. use direct quotes from the text to support why you feel the way that you do. refer to the formatting of the friendly letter below to you correctly structure your work. heading sender's address greeting (dear after skipping a line and indenting, begin your opening paragraph. this paragraph states the purpose for writing the letter. tone should be friendly and respectful. skip another line and indent to continue the body of your letter. the body is where you add examples, details, and other relevant information. this letter should contain one to two body paragraphs. skip a line and indent yet again to begin your concluding paragraph. the recipient and make any requests in this paragraph. salutation (sincerely, regards,) sender's signature

Select all that apply. which adjectives describe madame forestier? a: cruel b: kind-hearted c: cold in manner d: wealthy e: affectionate