Question

38
according to smith, the us constitution requires
which action on the part of the northern free states if
slaves were to revolt?
a) the northern states would have to sever ties
with the slave states.
b) the northern states would have to give shelter to
refugees from the slave states.
c) the northern states would have to help the slave
states fight the slaves’ rebellion.
d) the northern states would have to provide
financial assistance to the rebelling slaves.

39
in context, what is the main effect of smith’s use of
the word “tyrant” in lines 40 and 83?
a) it identifies a specific individual as oppressive.
b) it highlights the threat of aggression from
abroad.
c) it critiques the limited roles for women in
antislavery movements.
d) it emphasizes the unjustness of slavery.

40
as used in line 52, “slumbering” most nearly means
a) lethargic.
b) drowsy.
c) dormant.
d) unconscious.

41
in the passage, smith most strongly suggests that
slavery affects the united states by
a) lowering the country’s reputation in the
international community.
b) leading many women to disavow their allegiance
to the country.
c) causing violent conflicts in many areas of the
country.
d) weakening the authority of the country’s
government.

42
which choice provides the best evidence for the
answer to the previous question?
a) lines 48-50 (“will it ... wretchedness”)
b) lines 59-61 (“may ... hour”)
c) lines 68-73 (“shall ... nations”)
d) lines 73-77 (“no: the ... inactive”)

Explanation:

Question 38

To solve this, we analyze the US Constitution's implications on Northern states during a slave revolt. The Constitution had provisions (like the Fugitive Slave Act - related concepts) where Northern states might be required to assist slave states in suppressing revolts. Option A is incorrect as severing ties isn't a Constitutional requirement. Option B: sheltering refugees (slaves) would go against pro - slavery Constitutional interpretations. Option D: funding rebel slaves is against the pro - slavery stance of the Constitution at that time. Option C aligns with the idea that Northern states would have to help slave states fight the rebellion as per Constitutional obligations (e.g., maintaining order and supporting slave - holding states' authority).

The word "tyrant" in the context of slavery is used to criticize the institution. Option A: "tyrant" here isn't about a specific individual but the system of slavery. Option B: There's no relation to foreign aggression. Option C: The word doesn't relate to women's roles in antislavery movements. Option D: "Tyrant" emphasizes the unjust nature of slavery, as slaveholders (or the system) act tyrannically towards slaves.

We need to find the meaning of "slumbering" in line 52. "Lethargic" means sluggish, "drowsy" is sleepy, "dormant" means inactive or sleeping (in a non - literal, figurative sense, like a dormant movement), and "unconscious" is not aware. In the context, "slumbering" is likely used figuratively to mean dormant (inactive but capable of awakening), which fits better than the more literal "drowsy" or "unconscious", and "lethargic" is more about sluggishness.

Answer:

C. The Northern states would have to help the slave states fight the slaves’ rebellion.

Question 39