PARCC Reading Comprehension Practice Test story 5

Question 1

25. Athens had _________ the other Greek city-states against the Persians.

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intervened on behalf of

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refused help to

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wanted to fight

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given orders for all to fight

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defeated

Question 2

26. Darius took drastic steps to ________ the rebellious Athenians.

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calm

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weaken

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destroy

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irritate

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Answer not available

Question 3

27. Their participation _________ to the Athenians.

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gave honor

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gave comfort

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gave strength

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gave fear

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gave hope

Question 4

28. The people of Delos did not want to ______ the conquest of Greece.

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encourage

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end

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think about

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daydream about

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Answer not available

Question 5

29. The Athenians were _________ by some soldiers who arrived from Plataea.

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strengthened

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welcomed

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held

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captured

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Answer not available

25.Athens had _________ the other Greek city-states against the Persians.