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Surgeon General
Inability to Imagine
Ozymandias
Who is The Leaf?
100

Dr. Murphy believes addressing loneliness…

A.  could lessen patriotism.

B.  will help reduce obesity.

C.  can promote individualism.

D.  may resolve larger social challenges.

D.  may resolve larger social challenges.

100

Which of the following best describes the author's argument?

A.  People in the past often falsely appear to be unsophisticated. 

B.  People in the past often appear to have faced greater challenges. 

C.  People in the past were eager to learn about the technology that would improve their lives. 

D.  People in the past were very simplistic because they had such limited access to technology.

A.  People in the past often falsely appear to be unsophisticated. 

100

What does the traveler describe to the speaker?

A. A tall forest standing in a desert.

B. A broken statue lying in sand. 

C. Smashed glass sunken in the sand. 

D. A desert with abandoned antiques

B. A broken statue lying in sand. 

100

Ms. Greenleaf grew up in Colorado. In which city was she raised? (HINT: It is north of here)

Thornton

200

After winning the lottery, the man...

A. made new friends. 

B.  lost his reputation

C.  started a new career. 

D. became isolated from others.

D. became isolated from others.

200

Which of the following best describes Allende's argument?

A. People who have today's technology are more fortunate than people in the past who didn't.

B. People in the past weren't any less complex than people today, even though they had less technology.

C. Technology plays a central role in shaping society.

D. People in the past were far more simple-minded than any people are today.

B. People in the past weren't any less complex than people today, even though they had less technology.

200

How does the traveler describe the expression of the statue?

A. as compassionate

B. as frightened

C. as thoughtful

D. as arrogant

D. as arrogant

"wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command"

200

Ms. Greenleaf's dad is a retired PAC10 college referee for which sport?

Basketball

300

Which detail from the text supports the idea that loneliness is a prevalent problem?

  1. "Wealthy but alone, this once vivacious, social man no longer knew his neighbors and had lost touch with his former co-workers" (Paragraph 2)
  2. "This includes introverts and extroverts, rich and poor, and younger and older Americans." (Paragraph 5)
  3. "That also means choosing not to take part in online dialogues that amplify judgment and hate instead of understanding." (Paragraph 11)
  4. "During one of my lowest lows, the people in my life patched me up with their acts of love and connection." (Paragraph 15)

B.  "This includes introverts and extroverts, rich and poor, and younger and older Americans." (Paragraph 5)

300

Which statement best captures the author's purpose in this article?

  1. The author wants to provide relatable examples of everyday technology to illustrate how we imagine the technology of the past as unsophisticated.
  2. The author wants to provide relatable examples of everyday technology to illustrate how much more advanced it is than the technology of the past.
  3. The author wants to demonstrate that people are much more content today with their technology than the people of the past were.
  4. The author wants to illustrate that in the future, we will still be unsatisfied with our technology.

A.  The author wants to provide relatable examples of everyday technology to illustrate how we imagine the technology of the past as unsophisticated.

300

Which statement best describes the theme of this poem?

A. Ancient ruins are an important part of history.

B. People are easily corrupted by pride. 

C. Be wary of the stories travelers tell. 

D. Power and greatness will not last forever.

D. Power and greatness will not last forever.

300

Which of the four seasons is Ms. Greenleaf's favorite?

Summer - DUH

400

How does the inclusion of personal anecdotes support the effectiveness of Dr. Murthy's argument?

  1. By telling about his own experiences with loneliness, Dr. Murthy disrupts the stigma associated with loneliness and offers some helpful solutions.
  2. By telling about his own experiences with loneliness, Dr. Murthy illustrates how loneliness can appear without warning and why readers should be vigilant.
  3. By telling about his own experiences with loneliness, Dr. Murthy demonstrates that loneliness is a lifelong condition and often requires medical intervention.
  4. By telling about his own experiences with loneliness, Dr. Murthy uplifts the positive lessons he gained from feeling lonely and encourages others to tell their stories.

A.  By telling about his own experiences with loneliness, Dr. Murthy disrupts the stigma associated with loneliness and offers some helpful solutions.

400

"It's kind of like Skype, only without the video" (Paragraph 6). How does the quoted passage contribute to the development of ideas in the text?


  1. It illustrates how limited the technology of the past was.
  2. It demonstrates how we tend to think of past technology as missing something.
  3. It demonstrates how hard it is for people in the past to imagine future technology.
  4. It explains how much more connected today's world is.

B.  It demonstrates how we tend to think of past technology as missing something.

400

What is the effect of the speaker hearing about this statue from someone else as opposed to seeing it with his own eyes?


  1. It helps emphasize how the story has been passed on, and the reader should doubt the reliability of the description.
  2. It emphasizes how powerful the king was and how much his legend continues to impact culture.
  3. It helps emphasize how the story is a tale that is being passed on to the reader, indicating that there is a message to be heeded.
  4. It demonstrates the speaker's own susceptibility to the influence of others.

C. It helps emphasize how the story is a tale that is being passed on to the reader, indicating that there is a message to be heeded.

400

In college swimming,  which was Ms. Greenleaf's best event?

200 FLY; 50 FREE; 1000 FREE; 400 IM; 100 BACK

1000 FREE

500

Which sentences best state the central ideas from the text? Select two. DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU GET THEM BOTH CORRECT.

  1. Economic prosperity can alleviate the harmful effects of loneliness.
  2. People living in gated communities are less likely to suffer from loneliness.
  3. Regular exercise and healthy eating are essential tools to combat loneliness.
  4. Certain professions, such as surgeons, are more prone to experience loneliness.
  5. To address loneliness, strengthen relationships with friends, family, and community.
  6. Addressing the problem of loneliness will likely require a coordinated national effort.

E.  To address loneliness, strengthen relationships with friends, family, and community.

F.  Addressing the problem of loneliness will likely require a coordinated national effort.

500

Which TWO statements best describe the central ideas of the argument? DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU GET BOTH CORRECT.

  1. People are always searching for ways to improve their technology.
  2. It is easier to imagine the technology of the future than the technology of the past.
  3. People in the past were no less sophisticated than people today.
  4. It is important to recognize our inability to fully imagine the past.
  5. No matter how quickly technology advances, it doesn't really change anything.
  6. As technology advances, it will be easier to imagine the past.

C.  People in the past were no less sophisticated than people today.

D.  It is important to recognize our inability to fully imagine the past.

500

For what purpose did the author include the inscription on the statue, "Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" (Line 11)?


  1. It lets the reader know that Ozymandias was a cruel leader.
  2. It emphasizes the contrast between the king's arrogance and the ruin his statue has become.
  3. It demonstrates the negative attitude the sculptor had about the king.
  4. It compares Ozymandias to other famous kings by alluding to a classic Arthurian legend.

B.  It emphasizes the contrast between the king's arrogance and the ruin his statue has become.

500

Ms. Greenleaf has one sister. Is she younger or older? Is she shorter or taller?

DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU ANSWER BOTH CORRECTLY

Younger

Taller (6'2"