English II Final

Welcome to your English 2 final exam. Let's go ahead and begin with question 1. In the excerpt from Texas v. Johnson Majority Opinion, what is Justice Brennan's major claim? A. The nation's flag is the most important symbol for American ideals and freedoms. B. Americans' First Amendment rights include the right to burn the flag in protest. C. The act of burning the nation's flag hurts the United States and the First Amendment. D. Controversies over the right to burn the flag are necessary for the First Amendment. Question 2. In paragraph 3 of Texas v. Johnson Majority Opinion, Brennan paraphrases the opinion of Justice Holmes from another court case. What is the most likely reason Brennan might have for doing this? A. Holmes, Brennan's close friend, needs support for his court opinion. B. Holmes, an expert in the field, provides a necessary counterargument to Brennan's opinion. C. Holmes gives a popular opinion that is unimportant to Brennan's views but of interest to readers. D. Holmes provides authoritative evidence to support Brennan's views. Question 3. Read this quotation from paragraph 3 of Texas v. Johnson Majority Opinion. Indeed, Texas' argument that the burning of an American flag is an act having a high likelihood to cause a breach of the peace and its statute's implicit assumption that physical mistreatment of the flag will lead to serious offense tend to confirm that the flag's special role is not in danger. If it were, no one would riot or take offense because the flag had been burned. The purpose of this statement by Justice Brennan is to appeal to his audience's A. logic by providing a sensible explanation for his view B. emotions by using inspiring words such as mistreatment C. respect for authority by reinforcing the high position of the flag or D. belief in symbols by emphasizing the special role held by the flag. Question 4. Which two kinds of speech are, according to both selections and the conclusions, you can draw from the text most likely to be protected by the First Amendment? A. Threats to attack a person B. Controversial statements at a public event C. Requests someone to participate in a crime D. Expressions of disagreement with a government policy or E. Revelations of secret military plans by a person who opposes them. Question 5. The author of The American Flag Stands for Tolerance presents an opposing claim in paragraph 5. How does he rebut his opposing claim in paragraph 6? A. He maintains that the objection to his claim is untrue because the principle he upholds is not dogmatic. B. He argues that the requirement to reject dogma is limited to rejecting one particular principle, not all dogma. C. He admits that the objection to his claim is true, but states that the dogma he supports is more reasonable than what it replaces. D. He points out that the idea of limiting freedom of expression to protect the flag is a belief of private citizens, but should be official dogma. Question 6. What is the author of The American Flag Stands for Tolerance attempting to point out through his use of logic in paragraph 7? A. The importance of allowing respectful protest. B. While the controversy about flag burning is unimportant. C. The length some people may go in order to make a point. D. A flaw in the thinking of some whose views oppose the author's. Question 7. Read the sentence from paragraph 9 of American Flag Stands for Tolerance. After all, it is in robust debate that we are most true to ourselves. Which synonym for robust most closely communicates the same meaning? A. Tough B. Sturdy C. Vigorous D. Boisterous Question 8. What can a reader reasonably infer about Allen's and Brennan's views of the First Amendment from the sections they wrote? A. Both Allen and Brennan see the First Amendment as much more under threat than others in the Bill of Rights. B. Both Allen and Brennan see the First Amendment as most deserving of protection among all constitutional amendments. C. Allen views the First Amendment as completely clear. Brennan views it as complicated due to the breadth of its protections. D. Allen views the First Amendment as the most important in the Bill of Rights. Brennan refrains from stating his specific views of it. For each idea, match the name of the author whose writing includes that idea. Mark both if the idea is present in both selections. Here's idea number one. One person's actions cannot change widely held feelings. So if you'll look at the bottom, you can choose to drag Brennan, Allen, or both. Number two. There are benefits to having disagreements. Again, you can choose Brennan, Allen, or both. Decisions by the Supreme Court can be deeply controversial. You can choose Brennan, Allen, or both. The American flag represents the nation's resilience. Brennan, Allen, or both. And lastly, one of the nation's values is toleration of disagreement. Brennan, Allen, or both. Question number ten. In Texas v. Johnson, a jury opinion, Justice Brennan cites the Constitution as evidence to validate his argument. How will Brennan document most likely be viewed in the future? A. It will set a precedent for future legal matters. B. It will also be revised and updated by future historians. C. It will be examined closely by future politicians. Or D. It will also address critical future events of history. Question eleven. Read the following sentences from the selections. We are tempted to say, in fact, that the flag's deservedly cherished place in our community will be strengthened, not weakened, by our holding today. Texas v. Johnson, majority opinion, paragraph four. The American flag is a cherished symbol of our national aspirations. American flag stands for tolerance, paragraph two. How does the tone of Texas v. Johnson, majority opinion, compare with the tone of the editorial, American flag stands for tolerance? A. The tone of the majority opinion is reflective while the tone of the editorial is angry. B. The tone of the majority opinion is formal while the tone of the editorial is persuasive. C. The tone of the majority opinion is indifferent while the tone of the editorial is empathetic. D. The tone of the majority opinion is forceful while the tone of the editorial is imploring. Question twelve. The author's purposes in the two selections are alike in that, A. They both want to communicate the value and importance of the First Amendment and the need to protect rights it guarantees. B. They both think that the First Amendment rights should only apply to those who respect the American flag. C. They both want the audience to understand how effective the burning of the American flag is as a means to communicate hatred for government policies. D. They both want to communicate that burning the American flag is unacceptable and should be punishable by life imprisonment. Question thirteen. The author's purposes in the two selections are different in that, A. Justin Brennan's opinion has a general purpose of persuasion while Ronald J. Allen's editorial has a general purpose of justification. B. Justice Brennan's opinion has a general purpose of justification while Ronald J. Allen's editorial has a general purpose of persuasion. C. Justin Brennan's opinion has a general purpose of storytelling while Ronald J. Allen's editorial has a general purpose of informing. D. Justice Brennan's opinion has the general purpose of creating nationalists while Ronald J. Allen's editorial has the purpose of creating dissenters.