1. What did Patrick Henry say he used to predict the future? a. the action of his enemies b. the decision reached by the convention c. the experiences of the past d. reports from Washington's spy network 2. Henry believes that if British rule continues, a. it will be like slavery b. eventually things will improve c. eventually they will be free, but not in their lifetimes d. another war with France is inevitable 3. Henry's speech could best be described as a. fiery and passionate b. cold and logical c. neither a nor b d. both a and b 4. Some of Henry's proof that the British mean to fight is a. the presence of British troops and warships in the colonies b. a letter describing the stockpiling of ammunition in England c. a plan to attack the weapons magazine in Williamsburg d. information provided by Washington's spy network 5. In a work of fiction, theme is most often expressed a. indirectly b. directly c. in a thesis statement d. none of the above.

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1. What did Patrick Henry say he used to predict the future? a. the action of his enemies b. the decision reached by the convention c. the experiences of the past d. reports from Washington's spy network 2. Henry believes that if British rule continues, a. it will be like slavery b. eventually things will improve c. eventually they will be free, but not in their lifetimes d. another war with France is inevitable 3. Henry's speech could best be described as a. fiery and passionate b. cold and logical c. neither a nor b d. both a and b 4. Some of Henry's proof that the British mean to fight is a. the presence of British troops and warships in the colonies b. a letter describing the stockpiling of ammunition in England c. a plan to attack the weapons magazine in Williamsburg d. information provided by Washington's spy network 5. In a work of fiction, theme is most often expressed a. indirectly b. directly c. in a thesis statement d. none of the above.

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1. **c. the experiences of the past** Henry states, "I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past."2. **a. it will be like slavery** Henry uses the imagery of chains and slavery to describe what he believes will happen if the colonies remain under British rule.3. **a. fiery and passionate** Henry's speech uses strong emotional appeals and evocative language to persuade his audience. While he does employ some logic, the overwhelming tone is passionate.4. **a. the presence of British troops and warships in the colonies** Henry points to the increasing military presence as evidence that the British are preparing for war, not conciliation.5. **a. indirectly** Themes in fiction are rarely stated outright. Instead, they are developed through the characters, plot, setting, and other literary elements.

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