Deep-sea creatures
What do many deep-sea animals use to glow in the dark?
A. Electricity
B. Fire
C. Bioluminescence
D. Reflection
C. Bioluminescence
What was one reason pirates used black flags with skulls and symbols?
A. To identify their ship at night
B. To show loyalty to a king
C. To frighten enemy crews into surrendering without a fight
D. To follow naval traditions
C. To frighten enemy crews into surrendering without a fight
Terminator 2: Judgment Day succeeded where many sequels fail. What was a key reason for its critical and commercial acclaim?
A. It repeated the original film’s plot exactly
B. It balanced familiar characters with new technology and a deeper emotional storyline
C. It abandoned the sci-fi genre entirely
D. It shortened the runtime to appeal to casual viewers
B. It balanced familiar characters with new technology and a deeper emotional storyline
Which type of illusion makes a still image appear to move?
A. Motion illusion
B. Size illusion
C. Color illusion
D. Depth illusion
A. Motion illusion
Which element has the symbol H?
A. Helium
B. Hydrogen
C. Hafnium
D. Mercury
B. Hydrogen
Why do many deep-sea animals have large eyes?
A. To scare predators
B. To see in low light
C. To find air
D. To swim faster
B. To see in low light
During the so-called “Golden Age of Piracy” ( 1650–1730), which region was most heavily associated with pirate activity?
A. The Mediterranean Sea
B. The Caribbean Sea and Atlantic coast of the Americas
C. The Indian Ocean near Australia
D. The South China Sea
B. The Caribbean Sea and Atlantic coast of the Americas
In the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Attack of the Clones received mixed reviews primarily due to:
A. Overly complex political plotlines and worse dialogue
B. Lack of action sequences
C. No visual effects
D. Absence of original characters
A. Overly complex political plotlines and stilted dialogue
What is the main reason optical illusions trick our brain?
A. Our eyes are broken
B. Our brain interprets what we see using context and expectations
C. Optical illusions only work in the dark
D. Illusions are caused by magic
B. Our brain interprets what we see using context and expectations
What is the chemical symbol for Gold?
A. Go
B. Gd
C. Ag
D. Au
D. Au
Which deep-sea creature is known for having a transparent head and upward-facing eyes?
A. Anglerfish
B. Barreleye fish
C. Goblin shark
D. Lanternfish
B. Barreleye fish
Why were ports and coastal towns often torn between opposing pirates and supporting them?
A. Pirates always paid higher taxes
B. Pirates provided economic benefits while also posing legal and security risks
C. Pirates protected towns from all enemies
D. Pirates were legally immune from arrest
B. Pirates provided economic benefits while also posing legal and security risks
Jaws 2 attempted to replicate the tension of the first film but faced criticism. Which reason most accurately accounts for the mixed reviews?
A. It abandoned the shark as a threat in favor of human antagonists
B. It repeated the original’s formula without adding significant character development or innovation
C. It completely changed the film’s genre to a comedy
D. Clear budget cuts were made
B. It repeated the original’s formula without adding significant character development or innovation
You see a series of small circles arranged in a spiral pattern. Even though the circles are static, your eyes perceive motion. Which explanation is most likely?
A. The arrangement of circles and colors tricks the brain into seeing movement
B. The circles are actually spinning but very slowly
C. The air around the image is moving, causing motion
D. Only one eye can detect motion in still images
A. The arrangement of circles and colors tricks the brain into seeing movement
An element exists naturally as a gas, does not react with other substances, and is used in lighting. Which inference is most correct?
A. It is extremely rare in nature
B. It is chemically unreactive
C. It must be dangerous
D. It cannot be an element
B. It is chemically unreactive
Many deep-sea fish have soft bodies and reduced skeletons. Which explanation best accounts for this adaptation?
A. Soft bodies allow faster swimming in strong currents
B. Reduced skeletons prevent freezing in cold temperatures
C. Flexible tissues reduce damage under extreme water pressure
D. Weak bones help camouflage against predators
C. Flexible tissues reduce damage under extreme water pressure
Which pirate was known as “Blackbeard” and became infamous for using fear tactics, such as lighting slow-burning fuses in his beard during battles?
A. Henry Morgan
B. William Kidd
C. Bartholomew Roberts
D. Edward Teach
D. Edward Teach
Which minor but intentional detail in The Nightmare on Elm Street 3 ("Dream Warriors") has dream sequences that distinguish the rules for Freddy Krueger’s powers from the first two films?
A. Freddy can only harm characters when they are asleep in the same house as him.
B. Each protagonist’s dream abilities (reflect their personality traits, giving the audience visual cues about the characters’ psychology.
C. Freddy loses all supernatural powers when daylight occurs.
D. Freddy is depicted as completely invisible in every dream except the last one.
B. Each protagonist’s dream abilities reflect their personality traits, giving the audience visual cues about the characters’ psychology.
You see two identical horizontal lines. One has outward-pointing arrows at the ends, the other has inward-pointing arrows. Many people report that one line looks longer than the other. Why might this happen?
A. The line with outward arrows is actually thicker
B. The line with inward arrows is physically shorter
C. Both lines appear the same length to everyone, but some people imagine a difference
D. Your brain misinterprets the angles at the ends, affecting perceived length
D. Your brain misinterprets the angles at the ends, affecting perceived length
Element X reacts strongly with water.
Element Y does not react with water at all.
Both are stored in sealed containers.
Which statement is least supported by the information?
A. X and Y behave differently in the same conditions
B. X is more reactive than Y
C. Y could still react with something other than water
D. X must be more dense than Y
D. X must be more dense than Y
What adaptation allows the gulper eel to swallow prey much larger than itself?
A. Expandable stomach and jaw
B. Venomous bite
C. Sharp grinding teeth
D. Rigid skeletal structure
A. Expandable stomach and jaw
Many pirates in the early 18th century targeted Spanish ships more frequently than vessels from other European powers. Which historical condition best explains this pattern?
A. Spanish ships were slower and poorly built
B. Spain had no naval defenses during this period
C. Spanish sailors were less experienced
D. Spain controlled vast American colonies that produced large quantities of silver and gold
D. Spain controlled vast American colonies that produced large quantities of silver and gold
In It Chapter Two (2019), there’s a subtle continuity detail regarding the adult Losers’ Club members and the events of 1989 (the first film’s timeline). Which of the following is a real, iconsistency or production choice that fans have noted?
A. In the adult timeline, Bill Denbrough’s handwriting on his childhood notebooks appears slightly different from what he wrote as a child, suggesting a continuity mismatch.
B. Richie Tozier’s childhood nickname “Trashmouth” is never referenced in the adult timeline, despite being repeatedly used in flashbacks, creating a disconnect.
C. The age of the Losers’ Club in the present-day scenes implies they should be born in 1960, but the child actors’ ages in the first film indicate they were actually born closer to 1970.
D. Beverly Marsh’s apartment contains a red balloon from the first encounter with Pennywise, despite the events of 1989 implying all evidence was destroyed.
C. The age of the Losers’ Club in the present-day scenes implies they should be born in 1960, but the child actors’ ages in the first film indicate they were actually born closer to 1970.
A still image appears to shimmer or move the longer you stare at it. Which explanation it the correct one?
A.The image is animated at a speed below conscious detection
B. Eye movements interact with the image’s patterns
C. The image emits light that affects perception
D. The brain invents motion whenever it sees repetition
B. Eye movements interact with the image’s patterns
Two elements, X and Y, behave identically under normal pressure.
Under extreme pressure, X behaves differently, but Y remains unchanged.
Which statement is most cautiously supported?
A. X and Y are fundamentally different elements
B. Normal conditions do not reveal all behaviors of X
C. Extreme pressure breaks X
D. Y is unreactive under all conditions
B. Normal conditions do not reveal all behaviors of X