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3.32 x 2.8=
9.296
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Jane could have easily offended Bertha when she informed her that the dress did not fit her well, but Jane used tact and consideration when choosing her words, so Bertha understood without being hurt.
What does the word tact mean in the sentence?
Dealing with an embarrassing situation carefully, so as not to give offense.
100
A seesaw is an example of what type of simple machine?
- A wedge
- A pulley
- A lever
- A lever and pulley
A lever
100
This World War II poster served what function:
A. Encourage protest against the war.
B. Promote support for the war.
C. Encourage the Axis powers to end the war.
D. Demonstrate the ineffectiveness of guns.
B. Promote support for the war.
While men were on the battle lines, women were encouraged to contribute to the war effort by participating in factory work and other jobs traditionally held by men.
100
What is the name of the character in the Star Wars franchise who famously says, "May the Force be with you"?
a. Yoda c. Darth Vader
b. Luke Skywalker d. Hans Solo
b. Luke Skywalker
200
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324
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Cities across the world are essentially blends of smaller cultural environments that lead people to have vastly different experiences. Each city typically contains a broad spectrum of dining establishments along with various art institutions like museums and theatres. Yet with all these blends of dining, art and night lives, what is the one characteristic that can distinguish a city? History. The undeniably unique history of each city provides rich traditions and a bond between the local people that overshadows any other city’s mélange of dining and art institutions.
In context, which word most closely defines mélange?
A. frivolous
B. tradition
C.assortment
D. opportunity
E. brochure
C. assortment
The author selects words such as “spectrum” and “various” to refer to the dining and art institutions. Clearly mélange must be some sort of variety offering. Only choice C, “assortment” matches this definition.
200
A lake contains many fish that local bears depend on as their major source of food. What would be the consequence of an algal bloom killing off a large portion of the fish population?
a. The number of bears in the area would increase
b. The number of bears in the area would decrease
c. The number of bears in the area would be unaffected
d. The bears would go into hibernation
b. The number of bears in the area would decrease
200
Three of the following statements about the Korean War are based on facts and evidence. Which one is based on speculation or opinion?
A. More than 34,000 American soldiers died during the Korean War.
B. The Korean War was the first time jet fighters faced each other in combat.
C. The United States may have won the Korean War if General Douglas MacArthur had been permitted to use nuclear weapons against Communist forces.
D. The Korean War began in 1950 and ended with an armistice in 1953.
C. The United States may have won the Korean War if General Douglas MacArthur had been permitted to use nuclear weapons against Communist forces.
This statement is speculating about how an historical event might have played out differently under altered circumstances. There is no way to prove this factually
200
In Back to the Future, what type of car is the time machine?
A DeLorean
300
Given f(x) = 2x2 − 3x + 7, find f(2.5)
f(x) = 2x2 − 3x + 7
f(2.5) = 2(2.5)2 - 3(2.5) + 7
f(2.5) = 2(6.25) - 7.5 + 7
f(2.5) = 12.5 - 7.5 + 7
f(2.5) = 12
300
The whooping went on, and in about a minute, I come a-booming down on a cut bank with smoky ghosts of big trees on it, and the current throwed me off to the left and shot by, amongst a lot of snags that fairly roared, the current was tearing by them so swift.
In another second or two it was solid white and still again. I set perfectly still then, listening to my heart thump, and I reckon I didn’t draw a breath while it thumped a hundred.
1. The word __________ best describes the mood in the passage above.
A. eerie
B. hilarious
C. triumphant
A. Eerie
300
DNA is an abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid. DNA is hereditary material that contains the instructions an organism needs to develop, live, and reproduce. Information is stored in DNA as a code that is made up of four chemical bases: adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine. The sequence of these bases determines the information available for building an organism.
DNA can best be compared to:
a. The person making a smoothie.
b. The blender in which the smoothie is made.
c. The recipe for a fruit smoothie.
d. The fruit used in making a smoothie.
C. the recipe for a fruit smoothie
300
The following is an excerpt from the The Declaration of Independence:
...whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
In the excerpt, what does the term abolish mean?
A. Validate B. Change C. Eliminate D. Ignore
C. Eliminate
300
What year was the first iPhone released?
a. 2005 c. 2007
b. 2006 d. 2008
c. 2007
400
What is the area of a circle with a diameter of 6 cm?
400
Cities across the world are essentially blends of smaller cultural environments that lead people to have vastly different experiences. Each city typically contains a broad spectrum of dining establishments along with various art institutions like museums and theatres. Yet with all these blends of dining, art and night lives, what is the one characteristic that can distinguish a city? History. The undeniably unique history of each city provides rich traditions and a bond between the local people that overshadows any other city’s mélange of dining and art institutions.
Which of the following would the author believe is the most important city attraction or characteristic?
A. The exquisite French restaurant in the European district
B. The Museum of Natural History
C. Ruins from the Berlin Wall and the local community
D. Wrigley Field
C. Ruins from the Berlin Wall and the local community.
The author clearly believes true, genuine history to be the paramount characteristic. Choice A and choice B (restaurant and museum) are exactly what the author said weren’t as important as history (choice B is tricky, but it is still just a museum—not natural history in its element). Choice D refers to sports, despite the fact that Wrigley Field has much history tied to it; choice E is irrelevant as government is not nearly as important to a city’s cultural wealth as a historical monument. Choice C is a historical object and symbol; furthermore, the author refers to the local people that add to the cultural vibrancy. Choice C is the best option.
400
This table describes the 4 trophic levels:
Based on the table, which of the following animals would be classified as a tertiary consumer?
- Deer
- Anteater
- Squirrel
- Great white shark
Great white shark
400
The following excerpt is from a speech by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1933:
“We had a bad banking situation. Some of our bankers had shown themselves either incompetent or dishonest in their handling of the people’s funds… It was the Government’s job to straighten out this situation and do it as quickly as possible—and the job is being performed… Confidence and courage are the essentials of success in carrying out our plan. You people must have faith; you must not be stampeded by rumors or guesses. Let us unite in banishing fear.”
Based on the excerpt, how did historical circumstances shape President Roosevelt’s point of view?
A. He felt government regulation was necessary because many citizens lacked faith in the banking system.
B. He felt government regulation was necessary in order to punish incompetent or dishonest bankers.
C. He felt government regulation would help prevent another stock market crash.
D. He felt government regulation was unnecessary because it would spark only rumors and fear.
A. He felt government regulation was necessary because many citizens lacked faith in the banking system.
400
Originally, Amazon only sold what kind of product?
a. Household items c. Car parts
b. Books d. Hair Products
b. Books
500
There are 32 students in a class. Nine of those students are women. What percent are men? (round to the nearest tenth)
71.9%
32 students - 9 women = 23 men
part/whole x 100 = %
23 men/32 students x 100 = 71.9
500
It's hard to imagine what things were like before there was money, but such a time did exist. During these times people exchanged goods using the barter system. The word barter means to trade. People using the barter system traded things instead of buying and selling them. So if you were a rice farmer, you would trade your rice with many people to get all the things that you wanted or needed. Unfortunately, the people from whom you needed things might not want your rice. Isn't it nice to just go to the store and buy candy instead of having to trade rice for it?
Give a one sentence summary of this paragraph.
This paragraph describes the barter system and some of its short comings.
500
Wavelengths are measured in nanometers (nm). Each color on the visible spectrum has a different wavelength. The human eye is only able to distinguish wavelengths between 400-750 nm. The approximate wavelengths of the visible spectrum are shown below:
If you were reading a scientific report, and it referred to a wavelength of 455 nm, which color would it be referring to?
Blue
500
Which branch of government approves new judges to serve on the Supreme Court?
B. The Legislative Branch
As shown in the chart, the Executive Branch appoints judges and the Legislative Branch approves judicial appointments.
500
Which American president is in the Wrestling Hall of Fame?
a. George Washington c. George W. Busch
b. Abraham Lincoln d. Ronald Reagan
b. Abraham Lincoln