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100

In a plateau region of Utah that was once a desert, lays  a beautiful and diverse landscape.

                                                                               F. NO CHANGE

G. desert lies

H. desert, lies

J. desert lays 

G. desert lies 

100

Conner ran 3 1/2 miles on Tuesday and 4 1/3 miles on Wednesday. What was the total distance Conner ran during those two days, in miles? 

A. 7 

B. 7 1/3 

C. 7 2/3 

D. 7 5/6 

E. 7 7/12

D. 7 5/6

100

Based on the assertion in Passage A that Luc's "attitude about how people treated their pianos seemed to mirror his philosophy of life" (lines 25-26), which of the following statements would most nearly describe Luc's philosophy of life?

F. It's better to live a full and imperfect life than not participate because something might go wrong. 

G. Life is a fragile gift that must be cherished and kept safe at all times.

H. Living well is like playing the piano well; it requires dedication and practice.

J. It's important not to take life's opportunities for granted because they may not come a second time. 

F. It's better to live a full and imperfect life than not participate because something might go wrong. 

100

According to the results of Experiment 1, for any given catalyst, as the temperature was increased, the number of cycles needed to complete the reaction:

A. increased only.

B. decreased only.

C. increased, then decreased. 

D. decreased, then increased.

A. increased only.

100
When in doubt, take me out!

What am I?

A comma
200

The Zion National Park features the Virgin River, which engraves it's long trail through Navajo sandstone. 

F. NO CHANGE

G. one's

H. its 

J. the

H. its 

200

In quadrilateral PQRS below, sides PS and QR are parallel for what value of x ?


  1. 158

  2. 132

  3. 120

  4. 110

  5. 70

D. 110

200

In Passage B, it can most reasonably be inferred that Heifetz's response to the woman who congratulates him is intended to point out that:

F. the woman hears Heifetz's violin differently than Heifetz does.

G. the woman isn't qualified to judge the quality of Heifetz's violin. 

H. Heifetz enjoyed the woman's humorous comment. 

J. Heifetz's violin doesn't make sound by itself. 

J. Heifetz's violin doesn't make sound by itself. 

200

In Experiment 1, 26 cycles were needed to complete the reaction at 450oC when which catalyst was used?

F. Catalyst W

G. Catalyst X

H. Catalyst Y

J. Catalyst Z

G. Catalyst X

200

What do you do if you have answered all of the questions before time is up? 

A. Take a nap 

B. Use the time to review questions you marked 

C. Stress about the fact that you finished before everyone else and try to see what problem they are on so you can gauge how badly you just failed the section.

D. Go back and change your answers randomly 

B. Use the time to review questions you marked 

300

The terrain rises nearly a mile high then different vegetation can be seen with changes in elevation. 

A. NO CHANGE

B. high, then

C. high, and 

D. high and 

C. high, and 

300

If a rectangle measures 15 meters by 20 meters, what is the length, in meters, of the diagonal of the rectangle? 

A. 20

B. 22

C. 25

D. 27

E. 30

C. 25 

300

Compared to Passage A, Passage B is more directly focused on the:

F. damage a musician can do to an instrument. 

G. characteristics of an instrument that give clues to its history. 

H. interdependence between musician and instrument. 

J. benefits of making instruments available to young children.

H. interdependence between musician and instrument. 

300

The movement of H2 and N2 through the apparatus as Steps 1-4 occurred is best represented by which of the following expressions?

A. Reactor-->condensor-->Pipe A-->Pipe B

B. Condensor-->reactor-->Pipe A-->Pipe B

C. Reactor-->Pipe A-->condensor-->Pipe B

D. Condensor-->Pipe A-->reactor-->Pipe B

C. Reactor-->Pipe A-->condensor-->Pipe B

300

Why is mark and move a good strategy?

A. It prevents random guessing at the end of time.

B. Marking answers while the information is fresh in your mind provides a better guess.

C. You will prevent misaligning your answers throughout your answer sheet.

D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

400

The park is home to a variety of animals, that can be seen, by hikers and other nature lovers. 

F. NO CHANGE 

G. animals, that can be seen 

H. animals. That can be seen 

J. animals that can be seen

J. animals that can be seen 

400

Tiffani has taken 5 tests this semester. She has scored 71, 78, 83, 87, and 98 on those five tests. She wants an average of 85 overall. What score does she need to make on the final test?

A. 100

B. 93

C. 85

D. 82

E. She cannot get the desired score.

B. 93

400

In contrast to the way the pianos are described in Passage A, the passage author's violin in Passage B is described as:

A. exhibiting unique characteristics.

B. having an active personality of its own.

C. sustaining damage from careless children.

D. being important to daily life. 

B. having an active personality of its own. 

400

Consider the results of Experiment 1 for 375oC. All the H2 and N2 were consumed in less than 20 cycles when which catalysts were used?

F. Catalysts W and X only

G. Catalysts Y and Z only

H. Catalysts W, X, and Y only

J. Catalysts X, Y, and Z only

J. Catalysts X, Y, and Z only

400

T/F 

You should choose the longest and most complicated answer on the test so you sound intelligent. 

False! You sound more intelligent when your sentences are easy to understand :)

500

The climate at Zion National Park changes throughout the year and at different elevations. Visitors must be prepared for fluctuating temperatures, thunderstorms and even wintery snow storms. 

A. NO CHANGE

B. elevations, and, visitors 

C. elevations; therefore, and visitors, 

D. elevations, and visitors 

A. NO CHANGE 

500

Of the 927 graduating seniors in a certain high school, approximately 1/5 are going to trade school, and approximately 2/3 of those going to a trade school are going to an art or design institute. Which of the following is the estimate for the number of graduating seniors going to an art or design institute? 

A. 99

B. 123

C. 124

D. 142

E. 151


C. 124

500

Which of the following assertions about instruments is most strongly supported by details provided in both Passage A and Passage B?

F. Familiarity with your instrument is an important part of the joy of playing music. 

G. Instruments should be revered and never treated like furniture.

H. Selling your instrument shows disrespect for the music you have made together.

J. Maintaining proper humidity levels is essential to preserving an instrument. 

F. Familiarity with your instrument is an important part of the joy of playing music. 

500

If a trail had been performed in experiment 2 at 425oC and 225 atm, the amount of NH3 produced would most likely have been:

A. less than 230 kg.

B. between 230 kg and 320 kg.

C. between 320 kg and 410 kg.

D. greater than 410 kg.

B. between 230 kg and 320 kg.

500

When in doubt and confusion, what letter should you mark?

Any one, choose a letter for the day and pray.


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