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100
The Declaration of Independence contains a: (1) proposal for reuniting the colonies and England (2) statement of grievances against the King of England (3) request for a treaty between the colonies and Spain (4) plan for organizing the western territories
(2) statement of grievances against the King of England
100
Brothers and sisters often have similar facial characteristics, such as nose shape or eye color, because they (1) are raised in similar environments (2) eat similar types of foods (3) have similar types of proteins (4) use similar types of facial care products
(3) have similar types of proteins
100
Solve for x: 3x = 33
x = 11
100
Finish this Taylor Swift line: "I knew you were trouble when you _____ ____"
"walked in"
100
Which sentence has no errors? a) The cats plays with the ball. b) The dogs barks loud. c) The goats jump high.
c) The goats jump high.
200
The major benefit of having the elastic clause in the United States Constitution is that it: (1) allows the government to respond to changing conditions (2) protects the rights of racial minorities (3) prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful (4) establishes a postal service
(1) allows the government to respond to changing conditions
200
Which process will result in a gain of energy in an ecosystem? (1) photosynthesis in algae cells (2) digestion in hummingbirds (3) ATP synthesis in fungi (4) respiration in maple tree cells
(1) photosynthesis in algae cells
200
Solve for x: 5x - 2 = 18
x = 4
200
What are the only Yankee single digit numbers that are not yet retired?
2 and 6
200
Which sentence includes a metaphor? a) Mike played basketball for a long time. b) Her eyes were stars. c) Terry flew her kite in the wind.
b) Her eyes were stars.
300
The theory of laissez-faire economics was used during the late 1800s to: (1) justify unregulated business growth (2) call for more consumer protection (3) support Progressive programs (4) achieve equal distribution of income
(1) justify unregulated business growth
300
Tissues of oleander plants contain chemicals that are poisonous to many mammals. The production of these poisonous chemicals most likely benefits oleanders by preventing leaf loss caused by: (1) lack of rain (2) scavengers (3) mineral absorption (4) herbivores
(4) herbivores
300
What does the acronym FOIL stand for?
First Outside Inside Last
300
What is the name of the lead actress in the hit television show "Scandal"?
Kerry Washington (from the Bronx)
300
Which sentence uses personification? a) The pen had black ink. b) The wall was hard. c) The wind blew angrily.
c) The wind blew angrily.
400
President Franklin D. Roosevelt referred to December 7, 1941, as “a date which will live in infamy” because on that day: (1) Germany invaded Poland (2) Japan attacked Pearl Harbor (3) Italy declared war on the United States (4) the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima
(2) Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
400
Damage to the ozone shield over the United States is likely to cause: (1) increased warming of local ecosystems (2) increased exposure to ultraviolet light (3) reduction in the pH of acid precipitation (4) reduction in the frequency of floods and droughts
(2) increased exposure to ultraviolet light
400
Which data can be classified as quantitative? (1) favorite stores at which you shop (2) U.S. Representatives and their home states (3) sales tax rate in each New York county (4) opinion of a freshman on the color of Paul’s shirt
(3) sales tax rate in each New York county
400
Who was named the 2012-13 (last year) NBA Rookie of the Year?
Damian Lillard
400
Which sentence contains an oxymoron? a) The jaguar was spotted. b) The only choice was to try. c) The snow was cruel.
b) The only choice was to try.
500
“Convention Meets at Seneca Falls” “19th Amendment Ratified” “Betty Friedan Organizes National Organization for Women” Which statement about women in the United States is best illustrated by these headlines? (1) The role of women in society has remained unchanged since colonial times. (2) The struggle for women’s rights has spanned many decades. (3) The earnings of women today are equal to those of men. (4) The movement for women’s rights has lacked leadership.
(2) The struggle for women’s rights has spanned many decades.
500
In New York State, cars are inspected to be sure they are not releasing excessive amounts of several gases into the atmosphere. This is done in an effort to: (1) recycle more nutrients (2) reduce biodiversity (3) reduce global warming (4) increase the growth rates of forest
(3) reduce global warming
500
Lashay wants to buy 2 apples from the store for a dollar apiece but she forgot her money. The kind (but tricky) store clerk tells her it is ok, but that she will have to pay 10% (non compounding) interest for each day she forgets to pay him back. Lashay brings the money back 5 days later. How much does she pay the store clerk?
$5
500
What ethnicity is Christina Aguilera's father?
Ecuadorian
500
What does the acronym SHAMPOO stand for?
S – Simile H - Hyperbole A - Alliteration M - Metaphor P - Personification O - Onomatopoeia O – Oxymoron