Which of the following sentences demonstrates clear, parallel structure? a) our trip to the beach was fantastic and we did many enjoyable things including: playing in the sand, we ate at some delicious restaurants, and were able to see the sun set from a boat off shore. b) our trip to the beach was fantastic and we did many enjoyable things including: playing in the sand, eating at delicious restaurants, and watching the sunset from a cruise ship. c) our trip to the beach was fantastic and we did many enjoyable things including: playtime in the sand, we ate at some delicious restaurants, and we saw pretty sunsets. d) our trip to the beach was fantastic and we did many enjoyable things including: playing in the sand, eating at delicious restaurants, and we had a really nice time riding out into the sunset on a cruise ship.

Lesson 10: crossing borders: unit test “borders” 1.what does the mother’s refusal to state her nationality as canadian or american signify? a)that she resents governmental interference with her life b)that she identifies with neither country c)that she comes from somewhere else d)that she is stubborn and proud 4.the author’s chosen visual images,sensory details, and dialogue all convey a particular feeling in “delfino ii: diez in the desert.” thus feeling is known as: a)tone b)mood c)pathos 5.compare and contrast the poem “mexicans begin jogging” and the story “delfino ii: diez in the desert.” a)both are written about similar themes (immigration), but the story has a more serious mood than the poem b)both focus on mexican immigrants, but the story has a lighter tone than the poem. c)both main characters are afraid: diez is afraid of being caught smuggling people over the border, and soto is afraid of being caught working illegally. d)the tone in both selections is similar, but the subject matter differs slightly. 15. the tone of the poem “ka’ba” versus the tone of the poem “harlem ii” might be described as a)grateful vs ungrateful b)certain vs doubtful c) hurtful vs defeated d)safe vs dangerous