English III
Personal Finance
Colleges
Math
English IV
Civics
Chemistry
100

Who is the main character in "The Crucible"?

Abigail Williams

100

Why is budgeting important?

Budgeting helps control spending

100

What does "GPA" stand for?

Grade Point Average

100

How many roots does a quintic trinomial have?

5 roots

100

Which satirical strategy presents the opposite of what people expect or are used to experiencing?

Reversal


100

What is the main responsibility of the U.S. Congress?

To make laws for the nation

100

What is an educated guess called?

A hypothesis


200

Pathos is designed to appeal to the reader's ...

Emotions or feelings

200

What is the significance of an emergency fund?

An emergency fund provides a financial safety net

200

How many credit hours are required for most WPCC associate degrees?

Around 60 credit hours

200

What is the exterior angle sum of an icosagon (20-sided polygon)?

360 degrees


200

Which rhetorical strategy uses the credibility of the speaker or writer to persuade the reader?

Ethos

200

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution currently have?

27

200

Which of the following is NOT a basic subatomic particle: Proton, Neutron, Negatron, or Electron

Negatron


300

Which propaganda strategy utilizes the words of a famous, recognizable, or respected person?

Testimonial

300

How does compound interest affect savings?

Compound interest allows savings to grow faster over time

300

What is a four-year degree called?

Bachelor's degree or Baccalaureate degree

300

How many ways can the letters in the word “FOUR” be arranged?

24 ways

300

Which propaganda technique presents multiple reasons or pieces of information while omitting negative information to persuade the reader?

Card stacking

300

Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. military?

The President

300

What type of elements are found on the left side of the periodic table?

Metals


400

Which character archetype is typically a sensuous beauty who often distracts or tempts the Hero from fulfilling his quest?

the Temptress

400

Why is it important to understand credit scores?

 Credit scores impact loan approval, interest rates, and job opportunities.

400

What financial aid form is required of most college students?

FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid

400

In a normal distribution, what percent of the data will lie within 1 standard deviation of the mean?

68%
400

Which character archetype is typically older and wiser, who serves as a teacher or counselor to other characters?

The Mentor, Wise One, or Sage

400

How many U.S. Senators serve in Congress?

100

400

What is the chemical name of N2O3?

Dinitrogen trioxide

500

What does "spring" typically symbolize in literature?

rebirth, new life, youth, childhood, a fresh start

500

What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card?

Debit cards directly access funds from your bank account, while credit cards allow you to borrow money up to a limit, which needs to be paid back.

500

What is the difference between an AS and an AAS degree?

AS = Associate of Science (transferrable)

AAS = Associate of Applied Science (non-transferrable)

500

If log(8)=.9, what is the value of log(80)?

1.9

500

Joseph Campbell identified 12 elements or steps that are often found in literature, stories, and movies from all ages and places. What are these steps collectively called?

The Hero's Journey

500

What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?

The Bill of Rights

500

What happens when a substance oxidizes?

It loses electrons


600

What type of conflict occurs in "The Great Gatsby" between Jay Gatsby and Tom Buchanan?

Man vs. Man conflict

600

How can you differentiate between needs and wants in spending?

Needs are essential for survival, while wants are non-essential items.


600

What is SAP and what happens if a student falls below 67%?

Satisfactory Academic Progress

A student can be put on academic probation or lose funding if his/her pass rate falls below 67%.

600

On a 12-sided die, what is the probability of rolling a prime number?

5/12

600

What does the STEAL method of indirect characterization stand for?

The character's 

Speech

Thoughts

Effect on Others

Actions

Looks


600

How long is a term for a U.S. Senator?

6 years

600

What is known as “the universal solvent”?

Water

700

Which point of view uses the pronouns "I", "me" and "my"?

First-person point of view

700

What are the potential risks of payday loans?

Payday loans have  very high interest rates, trapping people in a cycle of debt.

700

What is the name of a 2-year degree that typically follows a Bachelor's degree?

Master's Degree

700

A dozen stools (3-legged and 4-legged) have 44 legs.  How many are 3-legged stools?

4 are 3-legged stools

700

Where does Bilbo Baggins live?

Hobbiton, the Shire, the Hill, or Bag End

700

What is the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the federal government?

To interpret laws

700

What is the initial energy required to start a chemical reaction called?

Activation Energy


800

"I did not look for it at that time, and in that manner; it came as a thief: Death outwitted me."

("Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards)

What figurative language strategy is used in this example?

Personification

800

How does investing contribute to wealth-building?

Investing allows your money to grow over time, providing higher returns than traditional savings accounts.

800

What is the agreement between NC Universities and community colleges regarding transfer courses?

Articulation agreement or UGETC

800

The average M&M has a mass of .9 grams.  How many M&M’s are in 81 grams?

90 M&Ms

800

What inspired Victor Frankenstein to pursue a method of reanimation and thus, the creation of the creature?

He saw lightning utterly destroy a tree. 

800

What is the significance of the 26th Amendment?

It lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.

800

According to Brønsted-Lowry, what type of substance donates a hydrogen ion (H+)?

Acids


900

Which satirical strategy puts things together that wouldn't normally go together, like ketchup and ice cream?

Incongruity

900

What role does insurance play in personal finance?

Insurance protects against financial losses due to unexpected events

900

Where students can get help getting FREE money to go to college?

Financial Aid, scholarships, or grants

900

What are the odds of rolling a sum of 7 on two 6-sided dice?

6 to 30

900

What type of conflict was demonstrated between Beowulf and Grendel?

Man vs. Supernatural

900

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

 It outlines the goals and purposes of the government.

900

What is the most massive form of nuclear radiation called?

An alpha particle

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