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What element does Emerson find particularly effective in inspiring deep respect and sense of solitude? a. The stars b. The flowers c. The mountains d. The woodlands
What is a- the stars
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According to Nelson Mandela, what is a man unable to do in a country with an oppressive government? a.Understand the point of view of his oppressors b.Maintain hope that the government will change one day c.Fulfill obligations to both his family and his community d.travel
What is - C- fulfill obligations to both family and community
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Thoreau went to Walden Pond because he felt the need to a. Find the true meaning of life b. Explore his spiritual feelings c. Escape the demand of society d. Prove that his principles were more than just talk
What is a- find the true meaning of life
100
The word “their” is used to refer to a place or location. A) True B) False
What is - False
100
True or False: A list of your skills should be included on your resume?
What is - true
200
According to Emerson, nature may appear sad a. A night b. In winter c. When viewed by an adult d. When viewed by a sad person
What is D- viewed by a sad person
200
In the movie, "Invictus" Which team won the World Cup? a. South Africa b. Japan c. England d. Africa
What is - A- South Africa
200
Which of the following would Thoreau consider most worth doing? a. Solving an abstract problem b. Sitting still in a forest setting c. Staying current with the news d. Working to save money
What is B- sitting still in a forest setting
200
The word “too” means in excess, a lot of, also, in addition to A) True B) False
What is A- True
200
References should be people you are related to?
What is - False
300
What does Emerson say would happen if stars appeared only one night in a thousand years? a. Scientists would study them b. People would be terrified c. Men would believe and adore d. Men would live in harmony
What is c- men would believe and adore
300
What does Mandela say was a positive outcome of apartheid? a.Men learned how to act as if they were not afraid b.Men is prison were able to glimpse humanity in their guards c.It produced men of great courage, wisdom, and generosity d.Families grew closer through secret rebellion
What is - C- produced men of great courage, wisdom, and generosity
300
Which of the following best describes Thoreau’s tone in Walden? a. Hesitant b. Sarcastic c. Aggressive d. Instuctional
What is D- instructional
300
Choose the sentence that is corrrect. A) Its nice to walk into a quiet classroom. B) I love it when my students complete they're work! C) All of my students are going to pass their FCAT test this year! D) Its time to get serious about you're future.
What is C- All of my students are going to pass their FCAT test this year!
300
All of the following would be good examples of references for a high school student except a. A teacher b. A coach c. A friend d. A boss
What is C- a friend
400
Emerson says that humans can own land, but no one can own a. A timber b. Fields c. Rivers d. Landscape
What is D- landscape
400
Why is Mandela’s daughter mad at him? a. For being arrested b. For befriending the whites c. For becoming president d. For cheering for the rugby team
What is - B- befriending whites
400
In Self-Reliance, Emerson asserts that society encourages people to a. Fit in b. Seek truth c. Rely on themselves d. Follow their consciences
What is a- fit in
400
Choose the sentence that is correct. A) I went to the movies two weeks ago. B) We where at the movies two weeks ago. C) Their at the movies right now. D) When will we get their?
What is - A- I week to the movies two weeks ago.
400
All of the following can be found on a resume except, a. Objective b. Contact information c. Work experience d. Family history
What is D- family history
500
A person might demonstrate a blithe attitude by a. Scowling b. Whistling c. flinching
What is B- whistling
500
What does Mandela say is needed to build a nation? a. Wisdom b. Racism c. Inspiration d. Wining
What is - C- Inspiration
500
Emerson says, “You will always find those who think they know what is your duty better than you know it.” He says this to explain that a. One should do one’s duty b. People should mind their own business c. Respect for others is important d. Being an individual is difficult
What is d-being an individual is difficult
500
Choose the sentence that uses the set of homophones correctly. A) You're backpack is on your back. B) Were going to the store. Where are you going? C) Two girls are going to the store too. D) They're suitcases are over there.
What is - Two girls are going to the store too.
500
How long do employers typically look at a resume? a. Less than 30 seconds b. One minute c. 3 minutes d. 10 minutes
What is A- less than 30 seconds