Pakistan
According to the article on Pakistan, which reason best explains why Pakistan and India have many cultural similarities?
A. They use the same official language.
B. They were once part of the same British colony.
C. They share the same mountain ranges.
D. They both border China.
B. They were once part of the same British colony.
In which U.S. city is the Joyce Carol Oates novel Freaky Green Eyes primarily set?
A) Los Angeles, California
B) Seattle, Washington
C) Miami, Florida
) Chicago, Illinois
B) Seattle, Washington
After being suspended for six years, which international train route recently reopened, signaling a potential shift in diplomatic engagement?
A) Paris to Berlin
B) Beijing to Pyongyang
C) Moscow to Beijing
D) London to Brussels
B) Beijing to Pyongyang
Carrots weren't always orange. Before the 16th century, which color was the most common for a cultivated carrot?
A) Blue
B) Purple
C) Neon Pink
D) Black
B) Purple
Ancient carrots were primarily purple or yellow. The orange carrot we know today was developed by Dutch growers in the 17th century, allegedly as a tribute to William of Orange and the Dutch Royal House.
n Greek mythology, who is the god specifically associated with dreams and the shaping of human forms within them?
A) Hypnos
B) Morpheus
C) Phobetor
D) Helios
B) Morpheus
While Hypnos is the god of sleep (his father), Morpheus is the leader of the Oneiroi and the god who specifically governs dreams. Phobetor is the god of nightmares (appearing as animals), and Helios is the god of the sun.
Which statement is best supported by evidence in the text about Pakistan’s population?
A. Punjabis make up about one-eighth of the population.
B. Muhajirs are the largest ethnic group in Pakistan.
C. Punjabis are the largest single ethnic group, making up roughly half the population.
D. Pashtuns are not found in Pakistan.
C. Punjabis are the largest single ethnic group, making up roughly half the population.
In the novel Freaky Green Eyes, what is the name of the protagonist's mother whose mysterious disappearance drives the climax of the story?
A) Martha Pierson
B) Krista Pierson
C) Sarah Pierson
D) Katherine Pierson
B) Krista Pierson
According to Wednesday's show, amid the ongoing 2026 partial government shutdown, which federal agency’s employees were the first to begin receiving back pay this week following a presidential executive order aimed at easing airport delays?
A) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
B) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
C) U.S. Coast Guard
D) Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
B) Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Carrots are famous for being rich in Beta-carotene, which the human body converts into which essential vitamin?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin K
C) Vitamin A
Beta-carotene is a provitamin. Once consumed, the body converts it into Vitamin A, which is crucial for maintaining healthy vision, a strong immune system, and skin health.
Who made history in 1916 by becoming the first woman to be elected to the United States Congress?
A) Susan B. Anthony
B) Eleanor Roosevelt
C) Jeannette Rankin
D) Shirley Chisholm
C) Jeannette Rankin
Jeannette Rankin was elected to represent Montana in the House of Representatives in 1916. Susan B. Anthony was a suffragist who died before women were elected to Congress; Eleanor Roosevelt was a First Lady and diplomat but never served in the House; and Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to Congress, which occurred much later in 1968.
Which sentence from the article shows a change in women’s roles in Pakistan?
A. "The Faisal Mosque is located in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad."
B. "Many wealthy farming households and middle-class families who live in cities still practice purdah."
C. "An increasing number of middle-class women have stopped observing purdah, and the education of women has been encouraged."
D. "Pakistan contains a section of the ancient Silk Road trading route and the Khyber Pass."
C. "An increasing number of middle-class women have stopped observing purdah, and the education of women has been encouraged."
At the start of Freaky Green Eyes, where did Frankie's mother go to attend an arts and crafts festival in California?
A) Santa Monica
B) Santa Barbara
C) Malibu
D) San Diego
B) Santa Barbara
According to Tuesday's episode, what unique material is the Welsh company Plancy using to create biodegradable, single-use plastic alternatives?
A) Corn starch
B) Mushroom mycelium
C) Seaweed
D) Recycled paper pulp
C) Seaweed
According to the Guinness World Records, the heaviest carrot ever recorded (grown by Christopher Qualley in 2017) weighed approximately how much?
A) 5 pounds
B) 12 pounds
C) 22 pounds
D) 45 pounds
C) 22 pounds
Christopher Qualley of Minnesota grew a massive carrot weighing 22.44 pounds. He attributed the record-breaking size to soil quality, seeds, and a lot of luck with the weather!
The town of St. Andrews in Scotland is world-famous as the historic home and premier venue for which of the following sports?
A) Rugby
B) Tennis
C) Golf
D) Cricket
C) Golf
St. Andrews is home to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club and the Old Course, where the game has been played since the 15th century. While Scotland has a strong tradition in rugby, St. Andrews specifically is the most famous pilgrimage site for golfers worldwide.
The article states that East Pakistan became the independent country of Bangladesh after 1971. This detail helps the reader understand that:
A. Pakistan has always had the same borders since 1947.
B. Pakistan used to include territory far to the east that is now a different country.
C. Bangladesh and Pakistan are the same country today.
D. East Pakistan is the capital city of modern Pakistan.
B. Pakistan used to include territory far to the east that is now a different country.
In the novel Freaky Green Eyes, what prestigious university does Frankie's older brother, Todd, attend for college?
A) Washington State
B) University of Washington
C) Gonzaga University
D) Oregon State
A) Washington State
According to Monday's episode, why is NASA's Artemis II mission considered a "flyby" rather than a moon landing mission?
A) The mission is only intended to test the spacecraft's systems before a future landing.
B) Scientists have determined that the lunar surface is too unstable for a landing.
C) The astronauts are only trained for orbital maneuvers, not landing procedures.
D) The lunar lander failed to reach the launch site in time for the mission.
A) The mission is only intended to test the spacecraft's systems before a future landing.
To which plant family do carrots belong, making them close relatives to parsley, celery, and cumin?
A) Apiaceae
B) Rosaceae
C) Solanaceae
D) Brassicaceae
A) Apiaceae
Carrots belong to the Apiaceae (or Umbelliferae) family. Members of this family are characterized by their umbrella-like flower clusters (umbels).
The ancient city of Cuzco, which served as the historic capital of the Inca Empire, is located in which modern-day country?
A) Chile
B) Ecuador
C) Peru
D) Bolivia
C) Peru
While the Inca Empire expanded to cover parts of Chile, Ecuador, and Bolivia, its heartland and capital city, Cuzco, are located in the Andes mountains of modern-day Peru.
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What is the best summary of the section titled "A Patriarchal Society"?
A. Pakistan’s economy depends completely on farming and trade routes.
B. Family life in Pakistan is often led by the eldest male, and while many families still practice purdah, women’s roles are changing in cities.
C. Pakistan has no urban middle class and all women observe purdah.
D. The Kashmir region is part of Pakistan and is not disputed
B. Family life in Pakistan is often led by the eldest male, and while many families still practice purdah, women’s roles are changing in cities.
In the novel Freaky Green Eyes, which sport does Reid Pierson discourage his son, Todd, from participating in because he finds it "low" or "undignified"?
A) Soccer
B) Tennis
C) Boxing
D) Swimming
C) Boxing
While they are grown globally today, wild carrots are believed to have originated in which specific region?
A) South America
B) Central Asia (modern-day Afghanistan)
C) Australia
D) Scandinavia
B) Central Asia (modern-day Afghanistan)
Genetic research suggests that the center of diversity for the wild carrot (Daucus carota) is in Central Asia, particularly around Afghanistan, where they have been gathered for thousands of years.
Which landlocked European country is well-known for its long-standing policy of neutrality, which it maintained throughout both the First and Second World Wars?
A) Austria
B) Switzerland
C) Luxembourg
D) Hungary
B) Switzerland
Switzerland’s neutrality was established at the Congress of Vienna in 1815. While countries like Luxembourg were invaded despite their neutrality, Switzerland successfully avoided direct military conflict in both wars. Austria and Hungary were major belligerents in WWI as the Austro-Hungarian Empire and were also involved in WWII.