Surgeon General
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.
Which of the following best describes Allende's argument?
A. People in the past weren't any less complex than people today, even though they had less technology.
B. People who have today's technology are more fortunate than people in the past who didn't.
C. Technology plays a central role in shaping society.
D. People in the past were far more simple-minded than any people are today.
A. People in the past weren't any less complex than people today, even though they had less technology.
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"
Ms. Greenleaf's dad is a retired PAC10 college referee for which sport?
Basketball
Which detail from the text supports the idea that loneliness is a prevalent problem?
A. "Wealthy but alone, this once vivacious, social man no longer knew his neighbors and had lost touch with his former co-workers" (Paragraph 2)
B. "This includes introverts and extroverts, rich and poor, and younger and older Americans." (Paragraph 5)
C. "That also means choosing not to take part in online dialogues that amplify judgment and hate instead of understanding." (Paragraph 11)
D. "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)
Which statement best captures the author's purpose in this article?
A. The author wants to provide relatable examples of everyday technology to illustrate how we imagine the technology of the past as unsophisticated.
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.
Which of the four seasons is Ms. Greenleaf's favorite?
Summer - DUH
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.
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.
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.
Ms. Greenleaf grew up in Colorado. In which city was she raised? (HINT: It is north of here)
Thornton
How does the inclusion of personal anecdotes support the effectiveness of Dr. Murthy's argument?
A. By telling about his own experiences with loneliness, Dr. Murthy illustrates how loneliness can appear without warning and why readers should be vigilant.
B. By telling about his own experiences with loneliness, Dr. Murthy demonstrates that loneliness is a lifelong condition and often requires medical intervention.
C. 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.
D. By telling about his own experiences with loneliness, Dr. Murthy disrupts the stigma associated with loneliness and offers some helpful solutions.
D. By telling about his own experiences with loneliness, Dr. Murthy disrupts the stigma associated with loneliness and offers some helpful solutions.
"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?
B. It demonstrates how we tend to think of past technology as missing something.
What is the effect of the speaker hearing about this statue from someone else as opposed to seeing it with his own eyes?
A. It helps emphasize how the story has been passed on, and the reader should doubt the reliability of the description.
B. 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.
C. It emphasizes how powerful the king was and how much his legend continues to impact culture.
D. It demonstrates the speaker's own susceptibility to the influence of others.
B. 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.
In college swimming, which was Ms. Greenleaf's best event?
200 FLY; 50 FREE; 1000 FREE; 400 IM; 100 BACK
1000 FREE
Which sentences best state the central ideas from the text? Select two. DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU GET THEM BOTH CORRECT.
A. To address loneliness, strengthen relationships with friends, family, and community.
B. Economic prosperity can alleviate the harmful effects of loneliness.
C. Addressing the problem of loneliness will likely require a coordinated national effort.
D. People living in gated communities are less likely to suffer from loneliness.
E. Regular exercise and healthy eating are essential tools to combat loneliness.
F. Certain professions, such as surgeons, are more prone to experience loneliness.
A. To address loneliness, strengthen relationships with friends, family, and community.
C. Addressing the problem of loneliness will likely require a coordinated national effort.
Which TWO statements best describe the central ideas of the argument? DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU GET BOTH CORRECT.
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.
For what purpose did the author include the inscription on the statue, "Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" (Line 11)?
A. It lets the reader know that Ozymandias was a cruel leader.
B. It emphasizes the contrast between the king's arrogance and the ruin his statue has become.
C. It demonstrates the negative attitude the sculptor had about the king.
D. 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.
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"