Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge
Piano Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me; Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings Line And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings. (5) In spite of myself, the insidious mastery of song Betrays me back, till the heart of me weeps to belong To the old Sunday evenings at home, with winter outside And hymns in the cosy parlour, the tinkling piano our guide. So now it is vain for the singer to burst into clamour (10) With the great black piano appassionato. The glamour Of childish days is upon me, my manhood is cast Down in the flood of remembrance, I weep like a child for the past. —D. H. Lawrence Oft, in the Stilly NightScotch Air Oft, in the stilly night, Ere Slumber's chain has bound me,LineFond Memory brings the light(5) Of other days around me; The smiles, the tears, Of boyhood's years, The words of love then spoken; The eyes that shone,(10) Now dimm'd and gone, The cheerful hearts now broken!Thus, in the stilly night, Ere Slumber's chain has bound me,Sad Memory brings the light(15) Of other days around me. When I remember all The friends, so link'd together,I've seen around me fall, Like leaves in wintry weather;(20) I feel like one Who treads alone Some banquet-hall deserted, Whose lights are fled, Whose garland's dead,(25) And all but he departed!Thus in the stilly night, Ere Slumber's chain has bound me,Sad Memory brings the light Of other days around me. —Thomas Moore In each poem, the speaker experiences which of the following? A.A painful childhood experience B.A longing for the past C.A fond memory of a mother D.A sadness for absent friends
B.A longing for the past
The twilight of evening. Big flakes of wet snow are whirling lazily about the street lamps, which have just been lighted, and lying in a thin soft layer on roofs, horses' backs, shoulders, caps. Iona Potapov, the sledge-driver, is all white like a ghost. He sits on the box without stirring, bent as double as the living body can be bent. If a regular snowdrift fell on him it seems as though even then he would not think it necessary to shake it off. . . . His little mare is white and motionless too. . . . She is probably lost in thought. Anyone who has been torn away from the plough, from the familiar gray landscapes, and cast into this slough, full of monstrous lights, of unceasing uproar and hurrying people, is bound to think. —Anton Chekhov, from "Misery" In the third sentence, the simile "white like a ghost" suggests which of the following about Iona? A.His appearance terrifies those around him. B.He has gone through a traumatic experience. C.He has been frightened by something in the street. D.His appearance blends into the scenery around him.
B.He has gone through a traumatic experience.
The Moon's gravitational pull on Earth causes water on the side of Earth facing the Moon to bulge toward the Moon. Which of the following usually results at locations where the bulge is large? A.Tsunamis B.High tides C.Typhoons D.Waterspouts
B.High tides
The following is an excerpt from a student's personal narrative. It all began when my friends surprised me by taking me to breakfast. Then shortly before lunch, I learned that a friend who had recently moved away would soon be visiting. To top all of this off, my parents gave me a puppy as a present for my birthday. The day will forever stay with me as a special memory in my life. Which of the following is the most appropriate topic sentence to add to the beginning of the paragraph? A.My parents were anticipating that my day would be full of surprises. B.I am not sure I have ever experienced a more thrilling day than that birthday. C.When I think back on it, I can't believe my family is so kind to me. D.When I woke up, I noticed that the glaring sky was a dull, gray color.
B.I am not sure I have ever experienced a more thrilling day than that birthday.
Which of the following organelles are directly involved in cellular respiration, the breakdown of sugars for energy? A.Chloroplasts B.Mitochondria C.Ribosomes D.Vacuoles
B.Mitochondria
Those who set themselves up as instructors in the discipline of positive thinking—coaches, preachers, and gurus of various sorts—have described this effort with terms like "self-hypnosis," "mind control," and "thought control." In other words, it requires deliberate self-deception, including a constant effort to repress or block out unpleasant possibilities and "negative" thoughts. The truly self-confident, or those who have in some way made their peace with the world and their destiny within it, do not need to expend effort censoring or otherwise controlling their thoughts. —Barbara Ehrenreich, from Bright-Sided Which of the following best describes the main idea of the passage? A.People are easily manipulated by those who claim to be experts in positive thinking. B.Positive thinking as prescribed by self-help experts is an unhealthy form of delusion. C.People can achieve true happiness by focusing their minds on positive thoughts. D.Positive thoughts are most effective when they are accompanied by positive actions.
B.Positive thinking as prescribed by self-help experts is an unhealthy form of delusion.
Voter turnout is typically highest in which of the following elections? A.Off-year congressional elections B.Presidential general elections C.Presidential primary elections D.Local elections
B.Presidential general elections
Piano Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me; Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings Line And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings. (5) In spite of myself, the insidious mastery of song Betrays me back, till the heart of me weeps to belong To the old Sunday evenings at home, with winter outside And hymns in the cosy parlour, the tinkling piano our guide. So now it is vain for the singer to burst into clamour (10) With the great black piano appassionato. The glamour Of childish days is upon me, my manhood is cast Down in the flood of remembrance, I weep like a child for the past. —D. H. Lawrence Oft, in the Stilly NightScotch Air Oft, in the stilly night, Ere Slumber's chain has bound me,LineFond Memory brings the light(5) Of other days around me; The smiles, the tears, Of boyhood's years, The words of love then spoken; The eyes that shone,(10) Now dimm'd and gone, The cheerful hearts now broken!Thus, in the stilly night, Ere Slumber's chain has bound me,Sad Memory brings the light(15) Of other days around me. When I remember all The friends, so link'd together,I've seen around me fall, Like leaves in wintry weather;(20) I feel like one Who treads alone Some banquet-hall deserted, Whose lights are fled, Whose garland's dead,(25) And all but he departed!Thus in the stilly night, Ere Slumber's chain has bound me,Sad Memory brings the light Of other days around me. —Thomas Moore The poem "Piano" conveys which of the following themes? A.The struggle to keep from being overcome by one's feelings B.The nostalgia for youth amid the experiences of adulthood C.The sadness of an adult about mistakes made in the past D.The importance of family at every stage of a person's life
B.The nostalgia for youth amid the experiences of adulthood
The length of a rectangle is 5ab5ab feet and the width is 3ab3ab feet, where a and b are positive constants. Which of the following statements is true? Select all that apply. A.The perimeter of the rectangle is 8ab feet. B.The perimeter of the rectangle is 16ab feet. C.The area of the rectangle is 15a2b2 square feet. D.The area of the rectangle is 125a3b3 square feet.
B.The perimeter of the rectangle is 16ab feet. C.The area of the rectangle is 15a2b2 square feet.
A group of students measured the boiling point of three different samples of pure water. Each measurement was made by a different student using the same thermometer. Their measurements were 94ºC, 99ºC, and 104ºC. Which of the following most likely accounts for the discrepancy in the measurements? A.The markings on the thermometer are not accurate. B.The students misread the markings on the thermometer. C.Three different hot plates were used to heat the water samples. D.The water samples were heated for different lengths of time.
B.The students misread the markings on the thermometer.
During each 8-hour workday, Fred estimates that he spends about 15% of his time filling out payroll forms. If Fred works 5 days each week and 50 weeks each year, based on his approximation, which of the following is the best estimate of the number of hours Fred spends filling out payroll forms each year? A. 3 B. 30 C. 300 D.3,000
C. 300
The twilight of evening. Big flakes of wet snow are whirling lazily about the street lamps, which have just been lighted, and lying in a thin soft layer on roofs, horses' backs, shoulders, caps. Iona Potapov, the sledge-driver, is all white like a ghost. He sits on the box without stirring, bent as double as the living body can be bent. If a regular snowdrift fell on him it seems as though even then he would not think it necessary to shake it off. . . . His little mare is white and motionless too. . . . She is probably lost in thought. Anyone who has been torn away from the plough, from the familiar gray landscapes, and cast into this slough, full of monstrous lights, of unceasing uproar and hurrying people, is bound to think. —Anton Chekhov, from "Misery" A link between setting and characterization is best illustrated by which of the following lines from the excerpt? A."Big flakes of wet snow are whirling lazily about the street lamps, which have just been lighted, and lying in a thin soft layer on roofs," B."He sits on the box without stirring, bent as double as the living body can be bent." C."If a regular snowdrift fell on him it seems as though even then he would not think it necessary to shake it off." D."His little mare is white and motionless too. . . . She is probably lost in thought."
C."If a regular snowdrift fell on him it seems as though even then he would not think it necessary to shake it off."
An American attends to his private concerns as if he were alone in the world, and the next minute he gives himself up to the common weal as if he had forgotten them. At one time he seems animated by the most selfish cupidity, at another by the most lively patriotism. The human heart cannot be thus divided. The inhabitants of the United States alternately display so strong and so similar a passion for their own welfare and for their freedom, that it may be supposed that these passions are united and mingled in some part of their character. —Alexis de Tocqueville, from Democracy in America Which of the following excerpts from the passage best captures the experience of Tocqueville as a confounded outsider? A."as if he were alone in the world" B."the next minute he gives himself up to the common weal" C."The human heart cannot be thus divided." D."it may be supposed that these passions are united and mingled"
C."The human heart cannot be thus divided."
Using the topographic map shown, which of the following is most likely the highest elevation point in this area? A.480 feet B.800 feet C.1,240 feet D.1,600 feet
C.1,240 feet
YearNumber of Acres of Wheat Planted (in millions) 20019.8 20029.8 20039.7 200410.5 2005x The average (arithmetic mean) number of acres of wheat planted in State K for the years shown in the table was 10.0 million acres. Which of the following is closest to the value of x ? A. 9.8 B.10.0 C.10.2 D.10.5
C.10.2
(chart not included) The chart above shows the time, in minutes, that all the fourth-grade students attending Haddon Elementary School spent reading one day last week. How many students read less than 20 minutes on that day? A. 0 B. 8 C.15 D.23
C.15
Cards in a deck are worth either two points or one point. In a game, a player earns points by drawing cards from the deck. One player drew nine times as many two-point cards as one-point cards and scored a total of 38 points. How many two-point cards did the player draw? A. 2 B. 9 C.18 D.19
C.18
A zoo will build a new enclosure for birds in the shape of a rectangular prism. The height of the bird enclosure will be 120 feet, and the perimeter of the rectangular base will be 240 feet. What is the maximum volume that the bird enclosure can have? A. 28,800 cubic feet B.324,000 cubic feet C.432,000 cubic feet D.864,000 cubic feet
C.432,000 cubic feet
Kellie puts 6 blue marbles, 7 green marbles, and 8 red marbles in a small box. She shakes the box and selects a marble at random, which is green. Kellie sets aside the green marble, shakes the box, and selects a second marble at random. What is the probability that the second marble selected will be green or red? A.2/3 B.3/4 C.7/10 D.15/21
C.7/10
Which of the following best describes the Monroe Doctrine, promulgated by President Monroe in 1823 ? A.A publication from the first Continental Congress that outlined Federalist principles B.The first plan for self-government adopted in the English colonies C.A document intended to end European colonization in the Western Hemisphere D.One of the first documents to oppose slavery in the United States
C.A document intended to end European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
Who is most likely to vote in an election? A.A college student from the West Coast B.An unemployed carpenter living in the rural South C.A well-educated, wealthy woman living in a suburb in the Midwest D.An 18-year-old man from a large city on the East Coast
C.A well-educated, wealthy woman living in a suburb in the Midwest
The diameter of a human red blood cell ranges between 6.2 and 8.2 thousandths of a millimeter. Which of the following is an equivalent measure of the diameter of a human red blood cell? A.Between 0.62 and 0.82 millimeter B.Between 0.062 and 0.082 millimeter C.Between 0.0062 and 0.0082 millimeter D.Between 0.00062 and 0.00082 millimeter
C.Between 0.0062 and 0.0082 millimeter
"There are no crimes and no criminals in these days," he said, querulously. "What is the use of having brains in our profession? I know well that I have it in me to make my name famous. No man lives or has ever lived who has brought the same amount of study and of natural talent to the detection of crime which I have done. And what is the result? There is no crime to detect, or, at most, some bungling villany with a motive so transparent that even a Scotland Yard official can see through it." —Arthur Conan Doyle, from A Study in Scarlet What does the highlighted sentence reveal about the speaker of the passage? A.He is upset that criminals use their intellect to evade capture. B.He does not believe intelligence is necessary to catch criminals. C.He does not believe criminals pose a challenge to detectives' intellect. D.He is annoyed that intelligent detectives have captured the current criminals.
C.He does not believe criminals pose a challenge to detectives' intellect.
Which of the following powers does the Constitution grant to the president? A.Declaring war B.Levying taxes C.Making appointments D.Submitting a budget to Congress
C.Making appointments
In exposing the organizational and cultural factors that influence teachers' decisions to stay in their positions, migrate to other schools, or leave teaching entirely, we know that mentoring can address some conditions, thereby increasing new teacher retention. We define mentor as an experienced teacher who assists, coaches, consults with, collaborates with, and guides new teachers to support their transition from novices to successful educators committed to the profession. —Carol A. St. George and Sheila B. Robinson, from "Making Mentoring Matter: Perspectives from Veteran Mentor Teachers" It can be inferred that the authors would most agree with which of the following statements? A.New teachers need to be mentored to become great teachers. B.The mentoring system can be overwhelming for new teachers. C.Mentoring is an effective way to alleviate new teachers' concerns. D.Research fails to support the effectiveness of mentoring systems.
C.Mentoring is an effective way to alleviate new teachers' concerns.
The invention of the first known practical telescopes in the seventeenth century enabled astronomers to observe rings around which of the following planets? A.Mars B.Neptune C.Saturn D.Venus
C.Saturn
Which of the following factors contributed significantly to the start of the Second World War? A.The competition between European powers for territories in Africa B.The establishment of a military alliance among the major European powers C.The belief among many Germans that they had to pay too much in reparations after the First World War D.The desire for the Russian Empire to expand its influence into the Mediterranean region
C.The belief among many Germans that they had to pay too much in reparations after the First World War
The town reacted to us as its inhabitants had reacted to all things new before our coming. It regarded us a while without curiosity but with caution, and after we were seen to be harmless (and children) it closed in around us, as a real mother embraces a stranger's child. Warmly, but not too familiarly. —Maya Angelou, from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Which of the following best describes how the town reacted to the children's presence? A.The children were sincerely welcomed as part of the community. B.The townspeople were immediately intrigued by the new residents. C.The children were taken in slowly and kindly, but with wariness. D.The townspeople were brash and unwelcoming of anyone, including young people.
C.The children were taken in slowly and kindly, but with wariness.
A tiny moon as white and small as a single jasmine flowerLeans all alone above my window, on night's wintry bower,Liquid as lime-tree blossom, soft as brilliant water or rainShe shines, the first white love of my youth, which all sin cannot stain. —D. H. Lawrence What does the connotation of the word "white" suggest in the poem? A.The color of the flower blossom B.The distance of the moon C.The purity of the past love D.The chill of the winter evening
C.The purity of the past love
The Deserted House Life and Thought have gone awaySide by side,Leaving door and windows wide:Careless tenants they! All within is dark as night:In the windows is no light:And no murmur at the door,So frequent on its hinge before. Close the door, the shutters close,Or thro' the windows we shall seeThe nakedness and vacancyOf the dark deserted house. Come away: no more of mirthIs here or merry-making sound.The house was builded of the earth,And shall fall again to ground. Come away: for Life and ThoughtHere no longer dwell;But in a city glorious—A great and distant city—have boughtA mansion incorruptible.Would they could have stayed with us. —Alfred, LordTennyson Which of the following best describes the theme ofthe poem? A.The effects of utter loneliness B.The possibility of human rebirth C.The transience of human existence D.The necessity of suitable shelter
C.The transience of human existence
November This is the treacherous month when autumn daysWith summer's voice come bearing summer's gifts.LineBeguiled, the pale down-trodden aster lifts(5)Her head and blooms again. The soft, warm hazeMakes moist once more the sere and dusty ways,And, creeping through where dead leaves lie in drifts,The violet returns. Snow noiseless siftsEre night, an icy shroud, which morning's rays(10)Will idly shine upon and slowly melt,Too late to bid the violet live again. The treachery , at last, too late, is plain;Bare are the places where the sweet flowers dwelt.What joy sufficient hath November felt?(15)What profit from the violet's day of pain? — Helen Hunt Jackson In the poem, the flowers represent which of the following? A.The hopefulness for a mild winter B.The transition from autumn to winter C.The wistfulness for warmer days D.The progression from hope to indifference
C.The wistfulness for warmer days
The following is an excerpt from a speech given by writer John Steinbeck upon his acceptance of the Nobel Prize in Literature. "Furthermore, the writer is delegated to declare and to celebrate man's proven capacity for greatness of heart and spirit—for gallantry in defeat—for courage, compassion and love. In the endless war against weakness and despair, these are the bright rally-flags of hope and of emulation. I hold that a writer who does not passionately believe in the perfectibility of man, has no dedication nor any membership in literature." John Steinbeck's attitude toward the role of the writer can best be described as which of the following? A.The writer must seek to reveal universal truths of the human experience. B.The writer must serve as a counterpoint to hatred and ignorance. C.The writer must celebrate and preserve civilization's achievements. D.The writer must strive to have faith in and reveal humanity's goodness.
C.The writer must celebrate and preserve civilization's achievements.
Never forget you are part of a community. Never forget you are part of a nation. Never forget that you're part of a human family. Don't be one of those people who stands on top of a mast, like a flag, beating in the wind, making noise, showing your colors, but not helping us move anywhere. Be that piece of fabric a little below that flag. Clinging to the mast, you are a sail, that very fabric of your being, you're manifesting not by dancing in the wind, whichever way it blows, but you're facing it. Because of your courage you're helping the whole ship move forward. — Cory Booker Which of the following best describes the speaker's purpose? A.To inform B.To entertain C.To inspire D.To explain
C.To inspire
Which of the following was a major reason the population of the English colonies in North America grew more rapidly than the population of the French colonies in North America? A.Unlike British ships, French ships carrying settlers had to avoid English warships blockading the coast of France. B.Land for settlement was scarcer in the French colonies than in the English colonies. C.Unlike the French Crown, the English Crown allowed religious dissenters to leave the homeland for North America. D.The discovery of gold in the English colonies attracted settlers from several western European nations.
C.Unlike the French Crown, the English Crown allowed religious dissenters to leave the homeland for North America.
If a machine working at a constant rate makes 33133313 aluminum cans each second, how many hours will it take for the machine to make 612,000 cans? A.306.3 hours B.306.0 hours C. 30.6 hours D. 5.1 hours
D. 5.1 hours
(chart not included) In the graph above, the horizontal axis is the temperature of a location in degrees Celsius and the vertical axis is the temperature of the same location in degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature readings in both Celsius and Fahrenheit for four locations A, B, C, and D are shown. For which location was the temperature −18°−18° Celsius and 0° Fahrenheit? A.A B.B C.C D.D
D. D
Piano Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me; Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling strings Line And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles as she sings. (5) In spite of myself, the insidious mastery of song Betrays me back, till the heart of me weeps to belong To the old Sunday evenings at home, with winter outside And hymns in the cosy parlour, the tinkling piano our guide. So now it is vain for the singer to burst into clamour (10) With the great black piano appassionato. The glamour Of childish days is upon me, my manhood is cast Down in the flood of remembrance, I weep like a child for the past. —D. H. Lawrence Oft, in the Stilly NightScotch Air Oft, in the stilly night, Ere Slumber's chain has bound me,LineFond Memory brings the light(5) Of other days around me; The smiles, the tears, Of boyhood's years, The words of love then spoken; The eyes that shone,(10) Now dimm'd and gone, The cheerful hearts now broken!Thus, in the stilly night, Ere Slumber's chain has bound me,Sad Memory brings the light(15) Of other days around me. When I remember all The friends, so link'd together,I've seen around me fall, Like leaves in wintry weather;(20) I feel like one Who treads alone Some banquet-hall deserted, Whose lights are fled, Whose garland's dead,(25) And all but he departed!Thus in the stilly night, Ere Slumber's chain has bound me,Sad Memory brings the light Of other days around me. —Thomas Moore Which of the following quotes from "Oft, in the Stilly Night" conveys a tone that is most different from the tone of "Piano"? A."Fond Memory brings the light" (line 3) B."The smiles, the tears, / Of boyhood's years" (lines 5-6) C."The words of love then spoken" (line 7) D."I feel like one /Who treads alone" (lines 19-20)
D."I feel like one /Who treads alone" (lines 19-20)
In the following diary entry, a young girl describes her experience at school with a group of refugees who have recently fled from Europe to the United States. I brought the refugee kids oranges today. Can you believe it—they didn't know you're supposed to peel oranges first. One boy tried to eat one like an apple. He made an awful face, but then he ate it anyway. I showed them how to peel oranges with the second one. —Jane Yolen, from "Suzy and Leah" Which of the following pieces of textual evidence best supports the inference that the refugees had to adapt to a new culture? A."brought the refugee kids oranges today" B."One boy tried to eat one" C."He made an awful face" D."didn't know you're supposed to peel oranges"
D."didn't know you're supposed to peel oranges"
Megan bought a watch in a store. The watch was on sale for 20 percent off the original price. Megan has the store credit card and she received an additional 15 percent off the discounted price. On the final sale the store applied a sales tax of 7 percent. If the original price of the watch was $100, what price did Megan pay for the watch? A.$28.00 B.$69.55 C.$72.00 D.$72.76
D.$72.76
At a fruit store, apples cost $1.19 per pound, and 4 oranges cost $1.00. If a customer bought x pounds of apples and y oranges, which of the following expressions represents the total amount paid, in dollars? A.2.19(x+y4)2.19(x+y4) B.2.19(x+y)2.19(x+y) C.1.19x+1.00y1.19x+1.00y D.1.19x+0.25y
D.1.19x+0.25y
YearStock Price per Share 2013 $59 2014 $62 The table shows the price per share for a certain stock on January 1 for the years 2013 and 2014. What was the percent change in the price of the stock, rounded to the nearest whole percent, from 2013 to 2014? A.2% B.3% C.4% D.5%
D.5%
Monika has a bag containing red, green, blue, black, and yellow chips. If Monika selects a chip at random from the bag, the probability that a yellow chip will be selected is 112112. If there are 5 yellow chips in the bag, what is the total number of chips in the bag? A.12 B.24 C.48 D.60
D.60
DOGS AND CATS ON A LARGE FARM Dog Cat Total Male 42 10 52 Female9 39 48 Total 51. 49. 100 The numbers of male and female dogs and cats on a farm is categorized in the table shown. What percentage of the female animals on the farm are cats? A.18.75% B.39.00% C.79.59% D.81.25%
D.81.25%
For which of the following is the gravitational potential energy definitely increasing? A.A turtle swimming slowly along the bottom of a pond B.A horse galloping around a race track C.A person lounging at the beach D.A hiker walking from the bottom to the top of a tall mountain
D.A hiker walking from the bottom to the top of a tall mountain
Harriet Tubman made which of the following contributions to the abolitionist movement? A.Writing Uncle Tom's Cabin, a novel chronicling the abuses of slavery B.Editing The Liberator, an abolitionist newspaper C.Leading a slave rebellion in Virginia in 1831 D.Acting as a conductor on the Underground Railroad
D.Acting as a conductor on the Underground Railroad
The following is an excerpt from a student's original short story. Late one evening just as he was about to settle into bed, Steven heard several loud thuds coming from his closet. Then, remembering the scary movie he watched at his friend's house the week before, he swiftly grabbed the baseball on his nightstand and tossed it at the closet door just as the boy in the movie had done, hoping to warn whatever creepy creature might be lurking in there. The noise immediately stopped. After a few minutes of mustering his courage, he crept over and courageously yanked the door open. Out jumped his brother, Sammy, yelling "Gotcha!" Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage? A.Cause and effect B.Spatial order C.Problem and solution D.Chronological order
D.Chronological order
"Ashes!" the doorman shouted. Some tittered to relieve the unbearable tension, some cast him a reproachful glance, Grace Wexler clicked her tongue, and Sydelle Pulaski shh-ed. "It was just a joke," Sandy tried to explain. "You know, ashes scattered to the winds, so the one who wins the windfall gets—Oh, never mind." —Ellen Raskin, from The Westing Game Which of the following phrases most nearly means the same as "tittered" as used in the excerpt? A.Vacated quickly B.Glowered scornfully C.Whispered carefully D.Giggled nervously
D.Giggled nervously
All of the following were characteristic of the interaction between China and Great Britain in the 1800s EXCEPT: A.China used military means to resist the importation of opium. B.China agreed to grant treaty ports to Great Britain. C.Great Britain colonized large areas of southern and central China. D.Great Britain joined with other Western powers to crush the Boxer Rebellion.
D.Great Britain joined with other Western powers to crush the Boxer Rebellion.
(chart not included) Which of the following developments contributed to the trends shown in the graphs above? A.Increasing federal subsidies to support family farms B.Decreasing rainfall across the United States C.Increasing prices for United States agricultural products D.Increasing mechanization of agriculture
D.Increasing mechanization of agriculture
In the early years of European exploration and settlement of North America, the Native American population changed in which of the following ways? A.It grew, largely as a result of the spread of European crops. B.It decreased, largely as a result of European military attacks. C.It decreased, largely as a result of changes in the climate. D.It decreased, largely as a result of the spread of infectious diseases from Europeans.
D.It decreased, largely as a result of the spread of infectious diseases from Europeans.
The following is an excerpt from a student's persuasive letter. Childhood obesity is a problem that needs a solution—fast. We are the first generation with a shorter life expectancy than that of our parents, thanks in part to the processed and sugar-filled foods we are subjected to in our meal choices here at Rosemont High. One step I urge you to take in the right direction is providing healthier lunches for your students. We might not make the best choices outside of school, but when given healthy foods as the only options in the place where we spend the majority of our lives, we can make progress. The language and style of the letter suggest that it was intended for which of the following audiences? A.Current students B.Business owners C.Faculty members D.School administrators
D.School administrators
(1) Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky on February 12, 1809. (2) Lincoln passed the bar exam in 1836, became a lawyer, and was given the nickname "Honest Abe." (3) He married Mary Todd in 1842, was elected to the House of Representatives in 1846, and was inaugurated as President of the United States in 1861. (4) Lincoln is most remembered for his famous speech, the Gettysburg Address, which he delivered in 1863 at the dedication ceremony for the Soldiers' National Cemetery at Gettysburg. Which of the following sentences is best characterized as an opinion? A.Sentence 1 B.Sentence 2 C.Sentence 3 D.Sentence 4
D.Sentence 4
If a state's population increases, its representation in Congress is most likely to change in which of the following ways? A.The size of Congress will be increased to account for the population increase. B.The state will gain representation in both the House and the Senate. C.The state will gain representation in the Senate only. D.The state will gain representation in the House only.
D.The state will gain representation in the House only.
A student conducts an investigation at home to test how using different strengths of a water-soluble fertilizer affects the growth of bean plants. The student plants bean seeds in three different types of potting soils, sets the pots randomly on windowsills around the home, where they receive different amounts of light, and waters the bean plants with random volumes of the fertilizer solutions. Which of the following statements expresses the major concern about the experimental design? A.The type of soil and amount of light should not matter, but the volume of fertilizer solution used should be the same for each plant. B.The amount of light and volume of fertilizer solution should not matter, but the type of soil used should be the same for each plant. C.The volume of fertilizer solution and type of soil should not matter, but the amount of light received should be the same for each plant. D.The type of soil, amount of light, and volume of fertilizer solution may affect plant growth and should be the same for each plant.
D.The type of soil, amount of light, and volume of fertilizer solution may affect plant growth and should be the same for each plant.
All of the following are aspects of disagreement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict EXCEPT A.territorial borders B.water rights C.religious claims to land D.state control of the economy
D.state control of the economy
I looked dizzily, and beheld a wide expanse of ocean, whose waters wore so inky a hue as to bring at once to my mind the Nubian geographer's account of the Mare Tenebrarum. A panorama more deplorably desolate no human imagination can conceive. To the right and left, as far as the eye could reach, there lay outstretched, like ramparts of the world, lines of horridly black and beetling cliff, whose character of gloom was but the more forcibly illustrated by the surf which reared high up against its white and ghastly crest, howling and shrieking forever. —Edgar Allan Poe, from A Descent into the Maelström Which of the following best describes the mood created by the imagery in the passage? A.Foreboding B.Melancholic C.Contemplative D.Cynical
Foreboding
Samantha drove 90 miles in 3 hours and then stopped for lunch. After lunch she drove 240 miles in 4 hours. What was Samantha's average speed during the time she was driving, rounded to the nearest integer?
47 miles per hour
Will bought a book on sale for 25% off the original price. The original price of the book was $25.99 and the total amount paid included a 6% sales tax. Which of the following represents the total amount Will paid for the book, in dollars? A.(25.99)(0.75)(1.06)(25.99)(0.75)(1.06) B.(25.99)(0.25)(1.06)(25.99)(0.25)(1.06) C.(25.99)(0.75)(0.06)(25.99)(0.75)(0.06) D.(25.99)(0.25)(0.06)
A.(25.99)(0.75)(1.06)(25.99)(0.75)(1.06)
The pitch perceived by a musician listening to a sound is analogous to which of the following wave properties? A.Frequency B.Speed C.Amplitude D.Intensity
A.Frequency
Which THREE of the following countries has had a woman president or prime minister? A.India B.Israel C.Mexico D.Great Britain
A.India D.Great Britain
Which of the following is true of jury duty in the United States? A.It is compulsory for all citizens that are summoned. B.Retirees are not eligible to serve on juries. C.Jurors risk losing their jobs if their trial takes too long. D.People are only called for jury duty once in their lifetime.
A.It is compulsory for all citizens that are summoned.
The circumference of the circular Ferris wheel shown is 544 yards. Which of the following is closest to the diameter of the Ferris wheel in feet? A. 260 B. 519 C.1,040 D.5,124
B. 519
Jean participated in two stages of a bicycling race. The first stage was 400 kilometers, and his average speed was 25 kilometers per hour. The second stage was 360 kilometers, and his average speed was 24 kilometers per hour. What was Jean's total time cycling in the two stages? A.30 hours B.31 hours C.32 hours D.33 hours
B.31 hours
Which of the following statements is true regarding the population pyramid shown? A.Males have a longer average life span. B.Females have a longer average life span. C.There are more female children than female adults. D.There are more male children than male adults.
B.Females have a longer average life span.
Which of the following would be considered a violation of citizens' Fourth Amendment rights? A.The government seizing private land for public use B.Police searching a home without probable cause C.The Ten Commandments being displayed in a local courthouse D.A newspaper refusing to publish a controversial editorial
B.Police searching a home without probable cause
Drawing of uncle sam holding 3 branches of govt... The drawing above most closely illustrates which of the following? A.Federalism B.Separation of powers C.Nationalism D.Checks and balances
B.Separation of powers
To answer the question of whether matter is conserved in a chemical reaction that produces a gas and a solid, a student will need to measure which of the following? A.The pressure in the reaction container after the reaction is complete B.The initial mass of reactants and the total mass of products and any remaining reactants C.The total volume of the gas that is produced D.The reaction temperature at regular intervals of time while the reaction proceeds
B.The initial mass of reactants and the total mass of products and any remaining reactants
Which of the following is a provision in the United States Constitution concerning political parties? A.There may be only two major political parties in the United States. B.There is nothing written in the Constitution about political parties. C.Political parties must be registered with federal officials to receive federal funding. D.The Constitution specifies that leaders of political parties must be at least 35 years of age.
B.There is nothing written in the Constitution about political parties.
Once the incredible sale was announced, the store was filled with obstreperous customers. People were pushing and yelling at one another in order to be the first to get the best deals. Which of the following words is the most accurate synonym for "obstreperous" as used in the excerpt? A.Excited B.Unruly C.Unique D.Oblivious
B.Unruly
The fundamental economic problem stems from A.high unemployment and inflation B.scarce resources and unlimited wants C.lack of economic growth D.lack of competition and free markets
B.scarce resources and unlimited wants
A topographic map of mountain trails has a scale of 1:70,0001:70,000 inches. One of the trails on the map is 18 inches long. Which of the following is the best estimate of the length of the trail, in miles, on the ground? (12 inches = 1 foot and 5,280 feet = 1 mile.) A. 0.9 B. 2.0 C.20.0 D.23.9
C.20.0
At the end of the twentieth century, which of the following regions had the highest rate of deforestation when calculated as a percentage of the total area of rain forest in the region? A.Central Africa B.South America C.Southeast Asia D.Eastern Europe
C.Southeast Asia
1 in= 1 mile Using the map scale bar shown, what distance would a one-foot line on the map represent on the surface of Earth? A.Twelve feet B.Twelve hundred feet C.Twelve miles D.Twelve hundred miles
C.Twelve miles
A company charges $0.25 per square yard to remove snow after a storm. How much will the company charge to remove snow from a driveway that is 12 yards long and 7 yards wide and a sidewalk that is 40 yards long and 1 yard wide? A.$10.75 B.$19.50 C.$21.00 D.$31.00
D.$31.00
The white feathers of the white-tailed ptarmigan in winter plumage make it nearly invisible against its snowy surroundings. The phenomenon is an example of A.sexual reproduction B.homeostasis C.ecological succession D.evolutionary adaptation
D.evolutionary adaptation
The unemployment rate is a measure of the percent of the A.total population that is unemployed B.adult population that is unemployed C.labor force that is laid off from work D.labor force that is unemployed
D.labor force that is unemployed
Match the pilgrimage sites of four major world religions to their correct locations on the map. Jerusalem Mecca Vatican City Varanasi
upper left- vatican city under VC is Jerusalem Under J on skinny island is Mecca far right is Varanasi
A glass manufacturer shipped 250 bottles from their factory to a customer in New York. Upon arrival, the customer found that 10 percent of the bottles had been broken during shipping. How many of the bottles were NOT broken? A.225 B.200 C.175 D. 25
A.225
Which of the following is the best example of a perfectly competitive product market? A.A corn farmer who sells corn in the national commodity markets B.A single firm that sells highly differentiated tennis shoes in the nation's retail stores C.A single company in competition with the United States Postal Service D.A company that hires its laborers from a single labor union pool
A.A corn farmer who sells corn in the national commodity markets
A student has been given an assignment to write a research paper about the United States Civil War. Which of the following is a secondary source that the student might use for the project? A.A social studies textbook B.Lincoln's Gettysburg Address C.The diary of a Confederate soldier D.A photograph from the Battle of Antietam
A.A social studies textbook
The Deserted House Life and Thought have gone awaySide by side,Leaving door and windows wide:Careless tenants they! All within is dark as night:In the windows is no light:And no murmur at the door,So frequent on its hinge before. Close the door, the shutters close,Or thro' the windows we shall seeThe nakedness and vacancyOf the dark deserted house. Come away: no more of mirthIs here or merry-making sound.The house was builded of the earth,And shall fall again to ground. Come away: for Life and ThoughtHere no longer dwell;But in a city glorious—A great and distant city—have boughtA mansion incorruptible.Would they could have stayed with us. —Alfred, LordTennyson In the final stanza, Tennyson uses which of the following literary devices to enhance the poem's meaning? A.Allusion B.Irony C.Hyperbole D.Alliteration
A.Allusion
Tom Rasberry collected samples of the ant . . . and sent them off to a lab at Texas A&M to be identified. But taxonomy—the process of ordering living things into species—is arguably more an art than a science, and figuring out what species the ants were, and where they came from, quickly became vexing. Academics from other institutions swarmed in to debate, for example, the significance of four tiny hairs on the ant's thorax. For years, they hurtled through a series of wrong answers, but the consensus eventually leaned toward a certain invasive ant, called Nylanderia pubens . . . . —Jon Mooallem, from "There's a Reason They Call Them 'Crazy Ants'" Which of the following best describes the main idea of the passage? A.Classification of the ant's species was an arduous and drawn-out matter. B.There was considerable debate regarding the process of classifying the ant. C.The ant was studied and classified as the Nylanderia pubens species. D.Small physical features factor into the classification of species.
A.Classification of the ant's species was an arduous and drawn-out matter.
Old Major ... was so highly regarded on the farm that everyone was quite willing to lose an hour's sleep in order to hear what he had to say. At one end of the big barn, on a sort of raised platform, Major was already ensconced on his bed of straw, under a lantern which hung from a beam. He was twelve years old and had lately grown rather stout, but he was still a majestic-looking pig with a wise and benevolent appearance in spite of the fact that his tushes had never been cut. —George Orwell, from Animal Farm Which of the following themes are best supported by the author's description of Old Major? A.Leadership and influence B.Dignity and grace C.Dissent and rebellion D.Power and corruption
A.Leadership and influence
(mon $25) (tues $26.50) (wed $20.50) (thur $19.50) The graph shows the closing price of Company X's stock on 4 days last week, Monday through Thursday. The average (arithmetic mean) closing price of the stock for 5 days last week, Monday through Friday, was $23.30. On which day was the closing price of Company X's stock the same as the closing price on Friday? A.Monday B.Tuesday C.Wednesday D.Thursday
A.Monday
In its purest form, a direct democracy exists when citizens do which of the following? A.Participate without intermediaries in political decision-making B.Elect representatives to participate in political decision-making C.Directly elect a chief executive who writes all legislation D.Vote to approve or overturn laws passed by elected representatives
A.Participate without intermediaries in political decision-making
Technology has become the heartbeat of today's society; nearly everyone depends on and benefits from technology. By bringing the Internet and smart devices into the classroom, teachers give students the tools for maximum learning through easy access to vital information. Even districts that may not be able to afford up-to-date devices for all students are adopting bring-your-own-device programs, which permit students to bring their own tablets, e-readers, and smartphones to class. In an increasingly technology-driven culture, depriving students of access to these devices would inhibit their growth and learning. Based on the information in the passage, the author would most likely agree with which of the following statements? A.Technology is shaping the way students relate to the world. B.Information found online is more useful than the content of textbooks. C.Technology will take the place of teachers in the classroom. D.Cell phones should be turned off during class to prevent distractions.
A.Technology is shaping the way students relate to the world.
Which of the following was a major effect of the Spanish conquest of Mesoamerica? A.The decimation of native populations exposed to European diseases B.The formation of alliances of native peoples to resist the Spanish invaders C.The revival of Maya culture D.The expulsion of Catholic missionaries
A.The decimation of native populations exposed to European diseases
If a country imposes a tariff on imports, which of the following will occur? A.The loss in consumer surplus will exceed the gain in producer surplus. B.The loss in producer surplus will exceed the gain in consumer surplus. C.The gain in consumer surplus will exceed the loss in producer surplus. D.The gain in producer surplus will exceed the loss in consumer surplus.
A.The loss in consumer surplus will exceed the gain in producer surplus.
Which of the following is a characteristic of socialism as an economic system? A.The production and distribution of the nation's output are determined by central government planners. B.The decisions about production and distribution of the nation's output are made by individual households and firms. C.Central planners impose production rules and regulations on privately owned businesses. D.Central planners impose taxes on corporate profits and rents.
A.The production and distribution of the nation's output are determined by central government planners.
Which of the following is most likely true about organisms that are producers in an ecosystem? A.They contain chlorophyll. B.They are decomposers. C.They produce hemoglobin. D.They are consumed by carnivores.
A.They contain chlorophyll.
The Truth Friend, though thy soul should burn thee, yet be still.Thoughts were not meant for strife, nor tongues for swords.He that sees clear is gentlest of his words,And that's not truth that hath the heart to kill.The whole world's thought shall not one truth fulfil.Dull in our age, and passionate in youth,No mind of man hath found the perfect truth,Nor shalt thou find it; therefore, friend, be still. Watch and be still, nor hearken to the fool,The babbler of consistency and rule:Wisest is he, who, never quite secure,Changes his thoughts for better day by day:To-morrow some new light will shine, be sure,And thou shalt see thy thought another way. —Archibald Lampman Which of the following statements best describes the speaker's attitude about truth? A.Truth is a concept that changes with the introduction of new ideas. B.People are best able to identify the truth when they are young. C.It is wise to seek a fixed interpretation of truth. D.People should argue strongly to defend their individual ideas of truth.
A.Truth is a concept that changes with the introduction of new ideas.
There are 5 students in the Chess Club, and 2 students will be selected at random to represent the club in a statewide competition. How many possible selections of groups of 2 students are possible? A. 5 B. 10 C. 60 D.120
B. 10
Store A Store B Store C Store D Store E Store F Store G $1.10 $1.25 $1.10 $1.25 $1.25 $1.15 $1.00 Luis noted the price of a particular type of candy bar at 7 different stores and recorded the prices, as shown above. What is the median of the prices Luis recorded? A.$1.12 B.$1.15 C.$1.18 D.$1.25
B.$1.15
Three friends at a restaurant got the bill that included two appetizers for $12.25 each, three main dishes for $17.50 each, and two desserts for $7.75 each. The three friends agreed to add a 15 percent tip and each pay 1/3 of the total bill. Which of the following is the best estimate of how much each of the three friends will pay? A.$26 B.$36 C.$56 D.$96
B.$36
(image not included) A class recorded measurements of the volume and mass of three samples of a certain substance on the graph shown. The students noticed that the three points appear to lie on a line. The students drew a trend line that connects the three points and used the trend line to estimate the volume and mass for other samples of the substance. Based on the trend line, which of the following is the best estimate of the mass of a sample with a volume of 4 cubic centimeters? A.10.0 grams B.11.5 grams C.14.0 grams D.15.5 grams
B.11.5 grams
The United States five-cent coin is made of metal that is comprised of 1414 nickel and 3434 copper. The mass of each five-cent coin is 5 grams. How many grams of nickel are needed to make 100 five-cent coins? A. 75 grams B.125 grams C.250 grams D.375 grams
B.125 grams
For each meal purchased at a restaurant, all customers are allowed to randomly select one of three discount tickets. The tickets are all equally likely to be selected and consist of discounts for $1, $3, or $5 on the next purchase of a meal. A customer purchased two meals. The customer will select one discount ticket, replace it, and then select a second discount ticket. What is the probability that the customer will select two tickets with discounts of $3 and $5 ? A.1/9 B.2/9 C.1/3 D.2/3
B.2/9
November This is the treacherous month when autumn daysWith summer's voice come bearing summer's gifts.LineBeguiled, the pale down-trodden aster lifts(5)Her head and blooms again. The soft, warm hazeMakes moist once more the sere and dusty ways,And, creeping through where dead leaves lie in drifts,The violet returns. Snow noiseless siftsEre night, an icy shroud, which morning's rays(10)Will idly shine upon and slowly melt,Too late to bid the violet live again. The treachery , at last, too late, is plain;Bare are the places where the sweet flowers dwelt.What joy sufficient hath November felt?(15)What profit from the violet's day of pain? — Helen Hunt Jackson The author uses the words "treachery" and "treacherous" to convey which of the following? A.A feeling of worry caused by autumn's dangerous snow showers B.A feeling of deception caused by the changing weather of autumn C.A feeling of betrayal when dead leaves disguise the flowers' beauty D.A feeling of annoyance at the poor timing of the late-blooming flowers
B.A feeling of deception caused by the changing weather of autumn
