An important source of information on the credit rating of retail businesses is<n>A.the Retail Merchants Association<n>B.the local chamber of commerce<n>C.Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.<n>D.the United States Retail Credit Association[SEP]C
In preparation for a writing unit on short stories, a teacher presents students with several examples of short stories and works with them to identify defining characteristics of the genre. Which of the following best describes this instructional strategy?<n>A.Conferencing<n>B.Discipline-based inquiry<n>C.Self-Regulated Strategy Development<n>D.Introduction-Body-Conclusion strategy[SEP]B
Paper will burn at approximately what temperature in Fahrenheit?<n>A.986 degrees<n>B.2125 degrees<n>C.3985 degrees<n>D.451 degrees[SEP]D
The Apple iMac computer is available in all of the following colors except which?<n>A.Tangerine<n>B.Strawberry<n>C.Kiwi<n>D.Grape[SEP]C
What were the first names of the early American explorers Lewisand Clark?<n>A.Morgan and Mason<n>B.Meriwether and William<n>C.Cabot and Joseph<n>D.Meredith and George[SEP]B
A teacher provides support for small, flexible groups of beginning readers. As students read a text or a book that is unfamiliar to them, the teacher works with the students to teach them how to use a variety of reading strategies. Which of the following reading approaches is described?<n>A.Direct instruction<n>B.Literature circle<n>C.Guided reading<n>D.Read-aloud[SEP]C
What is varicella?<n>A.a fancy pasta<n>B.a type of opera<n>C.the chicken pox virus<n>D.ancient Roman poetry[SEP]C
Which of the following materials has a resistance that is LEAST affected by temperature changes?<n>A.Copper<n>B.Carbon<n>C.Germanium<n>D.Silicon[SEP]A
A second-year college student is usually called a what?<n>A.sophomore<n>B.senior<n>C.freshman<n>D.junior[SEP]A
In the film 'The Talented Mr Ripley' who plays Mr Ripley?<n>A.Jude Law<n>B.Matt Damon<n>C.Dustin Hoffman<n>D.Ben Affleck[SEP]B
A hard-edge painting is most likely to be characterized by<n>A.an even, solid paint application<n>B.blurry color mixed on the painting's surface<n>C.scratchy brush marks clearly separated<n>D.translucent multiple layers of paint[SEP]A
Who was president of the United States when Bill Clinton was born?<n>A.Herbert Hoover<n>B.Harry S Truman<n>C.Franklin Roosevelt<n>D.Dwight Eisenhower[SEP]B
Which of the following lists includes minerals only?<n>A.Granite, gabbro, diorite, quartz, feldspar<n>B.Gold, quartz, topaz, diamond, corundum<n>C.Gneiss, schist, phyllite, chlorite, mica<n>D.Coal, chert, limestone, dolomite, halite[SEP]B
Which of the following is a likely outcome of the development and use of genetically modified plants?<n>A.Reduced cost of plant seeds<n>B.New plant varieties being patented<n>C.Increased genetic diversity within a planted field<n>D.Less oversight and fewer regulations than for unmodified crops[SEP]B
A teacher reads aloud Where the Wild Things Are, a picture storybook in which a boy named Max encounters wild monsters that are vividly portrayed. The teacher then shows the students picture cards depicting scenes from the beginning, middle, and end of the story. Which of the following concepts of literary structure is the teacher helping students understand?<n>A.Plot sequence<n>B.Point of view<n>C.Character development<n>D.Setting[SEP]A
Which movie popularized the phrase "You talkin' to me?"<n>A.Ghost Busters<n>B.Taxi Driver<n>C.Joker<n>D.Groundhog Day[SEP]B
Which of the following most likely indicates the presence of water in the hydraulic system in a piece of farm machinery?<n>A.A grayish, milky fluid<n>B.Excessive fluid use<n>C.Excessive thinning of the fluid<n>D.A noisy relief valve[SEP]A
What animal represents the year 2000 on the Chinese calendar?<n>A.dragon<n>B.rabbit<n>C.tiger<n>D.monkey[SEP]A
Which of the following is part of a farm combine?<n>A.Beater<n>B.Conditioner<n>C.Seed plate<n>D.Furrow opener[SEP]A
According to legend in what country are you most likely to meet a leprechaun?<n>A.Ireland<n>B.Poland<n>C.Greenland<n>D.Scotland[SEP]A
During which of the following processes within the hydrologic cycle do water molecules absorb energy?<n>A.Formation of ice from water<n>B.Formation of a cloud from water vapor<n>C.Runoff along the land surface<n>D.Evaporation from the ocean surface[SEP]D
What French city is home to a famous international film festival each spring?<n>A.Cannes<n>B.Marseille<n>C.Dijon<n>D.Lyon[SEP]A
What do you call three consecutive strikes in bowling?<n>A.yahtzee<n>B.mulligan<n>C.turkey<n>D.ace[SEP]C
Which of the boys on the TV show 'My Three Sons' is adopted?<n>A.Mike<n>B.Ernie<n>C.Chip<n>D.Robbie[SEP]B
Which of these horror films spawned the most sequels?<n>A.Scream'<n>B.Jaws'<n>C.Halloween'<n>D.Friday the 13th'[SEP]D
What is the name of the female character played by comedian Flip Wilson on his 1970s TV show?<n>A.Miss Jackie<n>B.Elizabeth Sanford<n>C.Geraldine Jones<n>D.Gladys Knight[SEP]C
What kind of animal is a peregrine?<n>A.moose<n>B.cat<n>C.bird<n>D.fish[SEP]C
What part of the human body does a gastroenterologist examine?<n>A.Brain<n>B.Skeleton<n>C.Stomach<n>D.Nose[SEP]C
A piece of paper that appears blue in sunlight is illuminated solely by a red light that is passed through a green filter. What color does the paper appear under this illumination?<n>A.Blue<n>B.Green<n>C.Red<n>D.Black[SEP]D
Meat should be kept frozen at what temperature in degrees Fahrenheit?<n>A.0 degrees or below<n>B.between 10 and 20 degrees<n>C.between 20 and 30 degrees<n>D.just below 32 degrees[SEP]A
What kind of animal is cartoon character Tennessee Tuxedo?<n>A.cat<n>B.skunk<n>C.walrus<n>D.penguin[SEP]D
What US president is mentioned by name in the opening theme song of TV's 'All in the Family'?<n>A.Calvin Coolidge<n>B.Harry Truman<n>C.Herbert Hoover<n>D.Richard Nixon[SEP]C
What is the heaviest confirmed noble gas?<n>A.Xenon<n>B.Argon<n>C.Radon<n>D.Krypton[SEP]C
How many moles of HCl must be added to sufficient water to form 3 liters of a 2 M HCI solution?<n>A.1 mol<n>B.2 mol<n>C.3 mol<n>D.6 mol[SEP]D
Who led the 1831 slave insurrection in SouthamptonVirginia?<n>A.John Brown<n>B.Dred Scott<n>C.Nat Turner<n>D.Harriet Tubman[SEP]C
For what purpose would you use an awl?<n>A.to shoot ducks<n>B.to polish floors<n>C.to make holes<n>D.to weigh fruit[SEP]C
Which of these bones is located in the wrist?<n>A.Patella<n>B.Humerus<n>C.Carpals<n>D.Coccyx[SEP]C
What do you call a young cow?<n>A.mare<n>B.lamb<n>C.kid<n>D.calf[SEP]D
Which of these is an Italian Design firm?<n>A.Escada<n>B.Fendi<n>C.Ghost<n>D.Mainbocher[SEP]B
Operant conditioning would be most useful for<n>A.determining whether a toddler is securely attached<n>B.increasing on-task behavior in the classroom<n>C.measuring a dependent variable<n>D.preventing anterograde amnesia[SEP]B
Which of these countries was not a member of the Axis alliance during World War II?<n>A.Germany<n>B.Italy<n>C.Spain<n>D.Japan[SEP]C
The demand for labor is called derived demand because it is<n>A.dependent on the demand for the final product that the labor is used to produce<n>B.inversely related to the wage rate<n>C.dependent on the availability of capital goods<n>D.directly related to the marginal utility of working[SEP]A
Which of the following actions is most important before removing the blade from a gas-powered lawn mower?<n>A.Adjusting the wheels to their highest level<n>B.Removing the spark plug<n>C.Emptying the gas tank<n>D.Removing the air filter[SEP]B
Which of the following is a force that is most responsible for causing a fixed-wing aircraft to move forward?<n>A.Lift<n>B.Drag<n>C.Thrust<n>D.Weight[SEP]C
Which of the following heavenly bodies have never had a spacecraft landed on it?<n>A.Venus<n>B.Mars<n>C.The Moon<n>D.Jupiter[SEP]D
The labor force primarily consists of all<n>A.employed workers under the age of 16<n>B.persons classified as unemployed or employed<n>C.persons who are employed as full-time workers<n>D.unemployed, employed, and discouraged workers[SEP]B
Which of the following is an example of persuasive speech?<n>A.A campaign manager's introduction of a mayoral candidate<n>B.A professor's lecture on the structure of the heart<n>C.A company president's yearly sales report<n>D.A tour guide's discussion of an art museum installation[SEP]A
What is the name of the POW camp where 'Hogan's Heroes' are held?<n>A.Stalag 13<n>B.Alcatraz 17<n>C.Devil's Island<n>D.Leavenworth[SEP]A
Which value is the most reasonable estimate of the volume of air an adult breathes in one day?<n>A.100 liters<n>B.1,000 liters<n>C.10,000 liters<n>D.100,000 liters[SEP]C
What is a Dutch oven?<n>A.a toaster oven<n>B.a microwave<n>C.a kettle pot<n>D.a sauna[SEP]C
What does it mean to work 'probono'?<n>A.work overtime<n>B.work without pay<n>C.work as your own boss<n>D.not work at all[SEP]B
What is the largest animal ever to live on Earth?<n>A.blue whale<n>B.giant squid<n>C.woolly mammoth<n>D.Tyrannosaurus[SEP]A
Which of these is not a Hindudeity?<n>A.Shiva<n>B.Vishnu<n>C.Sanskrit<n>D.Brahma[SEP]C
What kind of angle is formed where two perpendicular lines meet?<n>A.obtuse<n>B.acute<n>C.right<n>D.invisible[SEP]C
The nineteenth-century photographic process used to create a daguerreotype was notable for its<n>A.quick exposure time<n>B.ability to capture sharp detail<n>C.capacity to be reproduced multiple times<n>D.use of paper negatives[SEP]B
A business teacher has students analyze a scenario in which a few firms in the gas industry produce a homogeneous product and dominate the market. This situation would primarily produce a market structure representative of<n>A.an oligopoly<n>B.a pure monopoly<n>C.monopolistic competition<n>D.pure competition[SEP]A
In traditional English puppet shows who is married to the character Punch?<n>A.Debbie<n>B.Victoria<n>C.Judy<n>D.Barbara[SEP]C
In what sport do athletes compete for the Walker Cup?<n>A.cricket<n>B.tennis<n>C.squash<n>D.golf[SEP]D
A pita is a type of what?<n>A.Fresh Fruit<n>B.flat bread<n>C.French tart<n>D.fried bean dip[SEP]B
What is the oldest permanent European settlement in the United States?<n>A.St Augustine Florida<n>B.Plymouth Massachusetts<n>C.Newport News Virginia<n>D.Charlotte North Carolina[SEP]B
As seen from Earth, the Moon goes through a series of phases due to changes in which of the following?<n>A.The amount of the Moon's surface that is in Earth's shadow<n>B.The amount of the illuminated side of the Moon that can be seen from Earth<n>C.The part of the Moon that faces Earth as the Moon rotates on its axis<n>D.The tilt of the Moon on its axis[SEP]B
In which of the following fields did Islamic civilization most influence Europeans at the time of the Crusades?<n>A.Music<n>B.Theology<n>C.Mathematics<n>D.Law[SEP]C
Which of the following is not a flavor of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream?<n>A.Wavy Gravy<n>B.Bovinity Divinity<n>C.Cutie Patootie<n>D.Chubby Hubby[SEP]C
Which of the following terms refers to the use of distortion to create the illusion of an object extending into space?<n>A.Cantilevering<n>B.Contrapposto<n>C.Sfumato<n>D.Foreshortening[SEP]D
How much energy do Americans waste each year by throwing out the unused ice in their drinks?<n>A.6*10^8 J<n>B.6*10^11 J<n>C.6*10^14 J<n>D.6*10^17 J[SEP]C
Who wrote 'A Tale of Two Cities'?<n>A.Charles Dickens<n>B.Nathaniel Hawthorne<n>C.Washington Irving<n>D.Mark Twain[SEP]A
What is your astrological sign if you were born on Halloween?<n>A.Scorpio<n>B.Capricorn<n>C.Libra<n>D.Cancer[SEP]A
In an adult human how long is the large intestine?<n>A.one foot<n>B.five feet<n>C.twelve feet<n>D.twenty feet[SEP]B
The purpose of an amicus curiae brief is to<n>A.influence the outcome of a Supreme Court case<n>B.explain the reasoning of a Supreme Court decision<n>C.request a writ of habeas corpus from the Supreme Court<n>D.order a party to comply with a Supreme Court decision[SEP]A
What are the names of the two primary M&M's spokes-candies?<n>A.Peanut and Plain<n>B.Red and Yellow<n>C.Mort and Marty<n>D.They don't have names[SEP]B
The accumulation of stress along the boundaries of lithospheric plates results in which of the following?<n>A.Earthquakes<n>B.Magnetic reversals<n>C.Hurricanes<n>D.Increased deposition of deep-sea sediments[SEP]A
In bowling how many pins must you knock down to get a strike?<n>A.zero<n>B.8<n>C.10<n>D.12[SEP]C
Which of the following geometric shapes is most commonly used to give strength to the structure of truss bridges?<n>A.Circle<n>B.Triangle<n>C.Hexagon<n>D.Rectangle[SEP]B
What kind of item is a ginsu?<n>A.radio<n>B.knife<n>C.toothbrush<n>D.martial arts weapon[SEP]B
Which of these words is a synonym for 'perambulate'?<n>A.kiss<n>B.shout<n>C.stroll<n>D.heal[SEP]C
After a visit to a rescue squad, Ms. Espinosa asks her 3-year-old students to help her write a thank-you letter to the rescue squad employees. She records the students' responses on a large sheet of chart paper as the students share their ideas. While writing, Ms. Espinosa focuses the students' attention on several early literacy skills. Which of the following is the most appropriate focus for 3-year-old students?<n>A.Paraphrasing ideas<n>B.Spelling words correctly<n>C.Expressing speech in print<n>D.Capitalizing proper nouns[SEP]C
What's the third letter of the Greek alphabet?<n>A.delta<n>B.gamma<n>C.phi<n>D.theta[SEP]B
A well on the side of a hill penetrates the water table at an elevation of 550 feet above sea level. If someone plans to drill on the top of the hill, where would the water table most likely be found?<n>A.The water table would be found at sea level.<n>B.The water table would be found at an elevation lower than 550 feet above sea level but above sea level.<n>C.The water table would be found at an elevation higher than 550 feet above sea level but many feet below the land surface.<n>D.The water table would intersect with the land surface at the top of the hill, forming a spring.[SEP]C
Before he went into coaching Phil Jackson played for which of the following NBA teams?<n>A.Boston Celtics<n>B.Los Angeles Lakers<n>C.New York Knicks<n>D.Philadelphia 76ers[SEP]C
Old-fashioned steam engines were powered by coal transferred from the tender to the engine by human stokers using a shovel. What is the maximum power such an engine could attain?<n>A.6*10^3 W<n>B.6*10^5 W<n>C.6*10^7 W<n>D.6*10^11 W[SEP]B
People are supposed to drive on the left-hand side of the road in which country?<n>A.France<n>B.Italy<n>C.England<n>D.Germany[SEP]C
In the famous ballet 'The Nutcracker' who does the hero defeat?<n>A.Sugar Plum Fairy<n>B.Rat King<n>C.Snow Queen<n>D.Marzipan[SEP]B
An airplane's black box is usually what color?<n>A.black<n>B.white<n>C.orange<n>D.purple[SEP]C
Which of these sentences is written in the subjunctive?<n>A.I am not your man<n>B.I wish I were your man<n>C.Wherefore art your man?<n>D.Your man is where?[SEP]D
Which of the following terms refers to the process of using thick applications of paint?<n>A.Scumbling<n>B.Alla prima<n>C.Impasto<n>D.Frottage[SEP]C
What was Richard Nixon's middle name?<n>A.Michael<n>B.Milhous<n>C.Mortimer<n>D.Matthew[SEP]B
In what country did Pokemon originate?<n>A.France<n>B.Hungary<n>C.Japan<n>D.Canada[SEP]C
What important food crop is grown in fields called paddies?<n>A.wheat<n>B.rye<n>C.corn<n>D.rice[SEP]D
A triad on a color wheel can be described as<n>A.three analogous colors<n>B.three colors equally spaced apart<n>C.three colors of equal value<n>D.a complementary set[SEP]B
Which of these famous baseball figures was once acquitted at court-martial for insubordination?<n>A.Abner Doubleday<n>B.Ty Cobb<n>C.Jackie Robinson<n>D.Billy Martin[SEP]C
Which of the following best describes an effect of the green revolution in the 1960s?<n>A.Increased varieties of each crop planted<n>B.Increased use of fertilizers<n>C.Decreased use of mechanization<n>D.Decreased use of pesticides[SEP]B
In what forest did Robin Hood live?<n>A.Black Forest<n>B.Petrified Forest<n>C.Nottingham Forest<n>D.Sherwood Forest[SEP]D
If a piece of music is in 'common time' how many quarter notes are there per measure?<n>A.one<n>B.four<n>C.five<n>D.ten[SEP]B
Which of these countries does not participate in NAFTA?<n>A.United States<n>B.Canada<n>C.Mexico<n>D.Guatemala[SEP]D
President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation declared free only those slaves who<n>A.were living in the areas still in rebellion<n>B.were serving in the Union armies<n>C.were living in the border states<n>D.had escaped to Northern states[SEP]A
Which of the following terms refers to Archaic Greek statues whose poses‚Äîrigidly frontal with clenched fists‚Äîrecall the stance of ancient Egyptian statues?<n>A.Caryatids<n>B.Telamones<n>C.Discoboloi<n>D.Kouroi[SEP]D
In 1978 who became the youngest jockey ever to win horse racing's triple crown?<n>A.Jerry Bailey<n>B.Steve Cauthen<n>C.Willie Shoemaker<n>D.Pasquale Devito[SEP]B
What does the Latin phrase 'e pluribus unum' mean?<n>A.What a crazy life<n>B.In God we trust<n>C.from many one<n>D.for the greater good[SEP]C
In the United States what is the first day of spring?<n>A.21-Feb<n>B.21-Mar<n>C.21-Apr<n>D.21-May[SEP]B
Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power?<n>A.The printing and coining of money<n>B.The power to declare war<n>C.The process of naturalization<n>D.The levying of taxes[SEP]D
Which of these animals shares its name with a luxury car?<n>A.yak<n>B.gazelle<n>C.sloth<n>D.jaguar[SEP]D
Who were the Know-Nothings?<n>A.a '60's comedy troupe<n>B.computer designers<n>C.a political party<n>D.a spy ring[SEP]C
Which of the following poses the greatest safety risk while being heated in a school laboratory?<n>A.A mixture of iron and sulfur<n>B.Mercury(II) oxide<n>C.Sodium chloride<n>D.Copper(II) sulfate hydrate[SEP]B
Who is the star of the TV show 'Everybody Loves Raymond'?<n>A.Ray Liotta<n>B.Ray Romano<n>C.Ray Parker Jr<n>D.Sugar Ray Leonard[SEP]B
In what sport do you find 'steel cage' matches?<n>A.boxing<n>B.fencing<n>C.pro wrestling<n>D.college basketball[SEP]C
Which of the following best helps explain why volcanoes tend to form along subduction zones?<n>A.Rock material carried deep below Earth's surface results in material melting and rising to the surface.<n>B.Two plates pull away from each other, and magma oozes out.<n>C.The friction resulting from the collision of two continents causes rock to melt.<n>D.There is a row of hot spots at these boundaries.[SEP]A
How many sides does a rhombus have?<n>A.4<n>B.6<n>C.8<n>D.10[SEP]A
Which of the following degrees can be awarded by the local chapter of the FFA? I. Greenhand FFA Degree II. Chapter FFA Degree III. State FFA Degree IV. American FFA Degree<n>A.I only<n>B.II only<n>C.I and II only<n>D.I , II , III , and IV[SEP]C
From whom does the Lutheran Church get its name?<n>A.Martin Luther King Jr<n>B.Martin Luther<n>C.Luther Vandross<n>D.Lex Luthor[SEP]B
What is the only metal that is a liquid at normal atmospheric pressure and temperature?<n>A.lead<n>B.antimony<n>C.uranium<n>D.mercury[SEP]D
Which of the following has provided the most information about the structure of Earth's core, mantle, and lower crust?<n>A.Measurement of the intensity and fluctuations of Earth's magnetic field<n>B.Examination of flowing lava<n>C.Collection of samples from deep boreholes drilled into Earth<n>D.Studies of the speeds and travel paths of seismic waves passing through Earth[SEP]D
When the production of a good generates negative externalities, the private market will<n>A.overproduce the good relative to the socially optimal level of output<n>B.underproduce the good relative to the socially optimal level of output<n>C.compensate the third parties harmed by the negative externality<n>D.charge lower than the market equilibrium price to compensate for the externality[SEP]A
Some observers argue that a limitation of the official unemployment rate is that it understates the true unemployment level because it fails to include which of the following?<n>A.New entrants to the labor market<n>B.People who are laid off and are looking for new jobs<n>C.Discouraged people who have given up looking for jobs<n>D.Full-time students looking for part-time jobs[SEP]C
Which fast food chain used the advertising slogan 'Where's the beef?'<n>A.Wendy's<n>B.Kentucky Fried Chicken<n>C.Burger King<n>D.McDonald's[SEP]A
What city is known as 'the rubber capital of the world'?<n>A.Omaha Nebraska<n>B.Rockford Illinois<n>C.Grand Rapids Michigan<n>D.Akron Ohio[SEP]D
What was the first American college to become coeducational?<n>A.Oberlin College<n>B.Dartmouth College<n>C.Grinnell College<n>D.Antioch College[SEP]A
What color is Uncle Sam's goatee?<n>A.brown<n>B.black<n>C.white<n>D.dishwater blond[SEP]C
According to a famous line from the existentialist play 'No Exit' what is hell?<n>A.oneself<n>B.other people<n>C.little made<n>D.large hued in green and blue[SEP]B
A passage from Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God is as follows. The people all saw her come because it was sundown. The sun was gone, but he had left his footprints in the sky. It was the time for sitting on porches beside the road. It was the time to hear things and talk. These sitters had been tongueless, earless, eyeless conveniences all day long. Mules and other brutes had occupied their skins. But now, the sun and the bossman were gone, so the skins felt powerful and human. They became lords of sounds and lesser things. They passed nations through their mouths. They sat in judgment. Zora Neale Hurston is associated with which of the following literary movements?<n>A.New England Puritanism<n>B.Transcendentalism<n>C.Naturalism<n>D.Harlem Renaissance[SEP]D
What is the 7-Eleven company's trademarked name for its super-large sodas?<n>A.Big Slurp<n>B.Big Gulp<n>C.Big Drink<n>D.Big Sip[SEP]B
The sport of judo comes from what Asian country?<n>A.Japan<n>B.Vietnam<n>C.Laos<n>D.Philippines[SEP]A
The demand for which of the following products is likely to be the most elastic?<n>A.Water<n>B.Bread<n>C.Salt<n>D.Pork[SEP]D
What country is the rock group U2 from?<n>A.England<n>B.Ireland<n>C.Belgium<n>D.Germany[SEP]B
Elephant tusks are made of what material?<n>A.Coral<n>B.Ivory<n>C.Bone<n>D.Calcium[SEP]B
What city did the Beatles originally call home?<n>A.London<n>B.Leeds<n>C.Liverpool<n>D.Manchester[SEP]C
Which of these is not one of the three branches of the US government?<n>A.Judicial<n>B.Executive<n>C.Parliamentary<n>D.Legislative[SEP]C
In British currency how many pence make a pound?<n>A.10<n>B.100<n>C.500<n>D.1000[SEP]B
How are actors Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez related?<n>A.They're cousins<n>B.They're brothers<n>C.They're father and son<n>D.They're uncle and nephew[SEP]B
Which of the following requires the use of at least two needles?<n>A.macrame<n>B.braiding<n>C.crocheting<n>D.hand knitting[SEP]D
In 1909 Frederick Cook claimed to be the first explorer to reach what location?<n>A.Mount Everest<n>B.Bermuda Triangle<n>C.Atlantis<n>D.North Pole[SEP]D
A clothes dryer that is set to run for 30 minutes is an example of which of the following control systems?<n>A.Open loop<n>B.Closed loop<n>C.Negative feedback<n>D.Positive feedback[SEP]A
How many stars are on the American flag?<n>A.13<n>B.48<n>C.50<n>D.51[SEP]C
Who was the English king at the time of the American Revolution?<n>A.Charles I<n>B.James I<n>C.Edward III<n>D.George III[SEP]D
Which of these animals lays eggs?<n>A.cow<n>B.gerbil<n>C.frog<n>D.elephant[SEP]C
An enterprise analysis shows an average return of $151 for each $100 of feed fed to hogs last year and a return of $130 for each $100 of feed fed to hogs this year. Assuming that feed costs are stable and there are no major death losses, which of the following is the most likely explanation for the difference in returns?<n>A.Lower feed efficiency<n>B.Poor record keeping<n>C.Lower market prices<n>D.Lower purchase prices[SEP]C
If tickets to a baseball game generally cost between $10 and $30, a season has about 150 games, and each game is attended by 50,000-75,000 people, which of the following is a good estimate for ticket sales revenue for the 150 games combined?<n>A.$20,000,000<n>B.$200,000,000<n>C.$2,000,000,000<n>D.$20,000,000,000[SEP]B
Which of these is not a breed of cat?<n>A.Persian<n>B.Turkish Angora<n>C.Bichon Frise<n>D.Maine Coon[SEP]C
Approximately how many movies are watched in homes in the United States in one year?<n>A.200,000,000<n>B.2,000,000,000<n>C.20,000,000,000<n>D.200,000,000,000[SEP]C
Which of these is not found in a Snickers candy bar?<n>A.almonds<n>B.chocolate<n>C.nougat<n>D.caramel[SEP]A
In the children's game what color is 'Rover'?<n>A.Green<n>B.black<n>C.red<n>D.blue[SEP]C
Which of the following breakfast cereals is shaped like the letter O?<n>A.Life Corn<n>B.Chex<n>C.Cheerios<n>D.Raisin Bran[SEP]C
Normally, S-P arrival intervals from a minimum of how many seismic stations are required to uniquely locate the epicenter of an earthquake?<n>A.1<n>B.2<n>C.3<n>D.4[SEP]C
Which character on the TV show 'Friends' is a chef?<n>A.Joey<n>B.Monica<n>C.Ross<n>D.Rachel[SEP]B
If the tax rate for a single person with $25,000 in taxable income is 24 percent, and the tax rate for a single person with $20,000 in taxable income is 20 percent, the tax rate over this income range is<n>A.regressive<n>B.progressive<n>C.proportional<n>D.revenue-neutral[SEP]B
The aesthetic philosophy that claims that the value of a work of art is determined by museums and galleries is known as<n>A.capitalism<n>B.conceptualism<n>C.structuralism<n>D.institutionalism[SEP]D
What is your hallux?<n>A.earlobe<n>B.tongue<n>C.eyelid<n>D.big toe[SEP]D
What metal device is used by police to immobilize the wheels of repeat parking offenders?<n>A.Brooklyn clamp<n>B.Denver boot<n>C.LoJack<n>D.The Club[SEP]B
What disease is sometimes referred to as the 'royaldisease'?<n>A.rickets<n>B.measles<n>C.hemophilia<n>D.tuberculosis[SEP]C
Which of the following statements accurately describes a JPEG compressed digital photograph?<n>A.The JPEG format is used only for color photos.<n>B.A JPEG compression alters the proportions of the original image by rearranging data.<n>C.A JPEG compression sharpens the details in an image.<n>D.The JPEG format compresses file size by selectively discarding data.[SEP]D
What do herpetologists study?<n>A.Herpes<n>B.Blood<n>C.Insects<n>D.Reptiles and amphibians[SEP]D
Which of these is a virus?<n>A.Staphylococcus<n>B.Leukemia<n>C.Scoliosis<n>D.Chicken pox[SEP]D
What new token was recently added to the Monopoly board game?<n>A.piggybank<n>B.sack of money<n>C.globe<n>D.telephone[SEP]B
What is considered the proper way to address a duke?<n>A.Your Majesty'<n>B.Your Eminence'<n>C.Your Excellency'<n>D.Your Grace'[SEP]D
Which of the following is about the Watergate scandal?<n>A.All the King's Men'<n>B.All the Pretty Horses'<n>C.All the President's Men'<n>D.All the Right Moves'[SEP]C
What causes the disease toxoplasmosis?<n>A.a bacterium<n>B.a protozoan<n>C.a virus<n>D.a prion[SEP]B
Which of these rock guitarists designed a colorful line of men's neckties?<n>A.Eric Clapton<n>B.Jerry Garcia<n>C.Jeff Beck<n>D.Keith Richards[SEP]B
In mobster lingo if you 'sing like a canary' what are you doing?<n>A.impersonating Sinatra<n>B.talking to the cops<n>C.killing an enemy<n>D.betting on horses[SEP]B
Where did Lewis and Clark begin their famous expedition in 1804?<n>A.Seattle<n>B.St Louis<n>C.New Orleans<n>D.Washington DC[SEP]B
According to a popular slogan what state should people not 'mess with'?<n>A.New York<n>B.Texas<n>C.Montana<n>D.Rhode Island[SEP]B
Each year in pro baseball the player voted as the best fielder at his position wins what?<n>A.a brand new car<n>B.the Gold Glove<n>C.the Silver Bat<n>D.the Brass Baseball[SEP]B
Of the following objectives, which is most appropriate for a technology education program that has a goal of enabling students to develop creative technical solutions to present and future societal problems?<n>A.Design and construct a threedimensional model of a low-income, multifamily dwelling unit<n>B.Describe several construction careers that are related to home building<n>C.Categorize the components of a technical system<n>D.Identify the major tools and equipment used in highway construction[SEP]A
Who was the first US president to resign from that office?<n>A.Martin Van Buren<n>B.Andrew Jackson<n>C.Andrew Johnson<n>D.Richard Nixon[SEP]D
How much kale would be needed to provide enough calories for a person for an entire year?<n>A.2*10^3 kg/yr<n>B.2*10^4 kg/yr<n>C.2*10^5 kg/yr<n>D.2*10^6 kg/yr[SEP]A
How long has the average United States citizen spent as president?<n>A.1 seconds<n>B.10 seconds<n>C.1 minute<n>D.10 minutes[SEP]B
What is the proletariat?<n>A.the homeless<n>B.the royalty<n>C.the upper class<n>D.the working class[SEP]D
According to the proverb necessity is the mother of what?<n>A.Invention<n>B.Luck<n>C.Problems<n>D.Procrastination[SEP]A
What rank entitles a general in the US Army to wear three stars?<n>A.brigadier general<n>B.corporal general<n>C.lieutenant general<n>D.major general[SEP]C
What is another way of writing-'six feet'?<n>A.6'<n>B.6<n>C.6''<n>D.6#[SEP]A
In construction, the plates are horizontal structures at the top and bottom of a wall. Which of the following are the vertical structures?<n>A.Rafters<n>B.Studs<n>C.Headers<n>D.Joists[SEP]B
What part of the world was once known as Cathay?<n>A.China<n>B.India<n>C.Iran<n>D.Indonesia[SEP]A
What is a shaddock?<n>A.a fish the offspring of a male shad and a female haddock<n>B.a crystal such as quartz, that sticks out from a mineral vein<n>C.a plant that is a member of the nightshade family<n>D.a grapefruit[SEP]D
How many innings are there in a regular Major League Baseball game?<n>A.seven<n>B.eight<n>C.nine<n>D.ten[SEP]C
Which of the following statements is correct about a trophic structure in which a leaf-eating grasshopper is eaten by a frog, which in turn is eaten by a snake?<n>A.The frog is a herbivore.<n>B.The snake is a secondary consumer.<n>C.The grasshopper is a primary consumer.<n>D.The snakes outnumber the grasshoppers in the community.[SEP]C
People who believe their political views are important, that government will respect these views, and that their views can influence political affairs are said to have a strong sense of<n>A.political partisanship<n>B.political alienation<n>C.political allegiance<n>D.political efficacy[SEP]D
What was the average life expectancy of white males born in the U.S. just before the Civil War?<n>A.40 years<n>B.50 years<n>C.60 years<n>D.70 years[SEP]A
What does the Yiddish word"'meshuga' mean?<n>A.crazy<n>B.sacred<n>C.stingy<n>D.sweet[SEP]A
What is the last letter of the Greek alphabet?<n>A.omicron<n>B.omega<n>C.upsilon<n>D.zeta[SEP]B
An elementary school student is able to follow fast and slow songs by playing appropriate rhythm patterns on the drum. Which of the following attributes of music does the student understand?<n>A.Dynamics<n>B.Pitch<n>C.Tempo<n>D.Harmony[SEP]C
When FDR carried states in the presidential election of 1932 how many states did he not carry?<n>A.six<n>B.seven<n>C.eight<n>D.ten[SEP]A
Which of these is a member of the cucumber family?<n>A.green pepper<n>B.watermelon<n>C.potato<n>D.green bean[SEP]B
I became what I am today at the age of twelve, on a frigid overcast day in the winter of 1975. I remember the precise moment, crouching behind a crumbling mud wall, peeking into the alley near the frozen creek. That was a long time ago, but it's wrong what they say about the past, I've learned, about how you can bury it. Because the past claws its way out. Looking back now, I realize I have been peeking into that deserted alley for the last twenty-six years. The excerpt is an example of which of the following types of writing?<n>A.Informative<n>B.Persuasive<n>C.Descriptive<n>D.Narrative[SEP]D
Which of the following defenses may NOT be used to legally avoid payment on a negotiable instrument?<n>A.Breach of contract<n>B.Diminished economic resources<n>C.Fraud in the inducement<n>D.Mental incapacity[SEP]B
Simple accompaniments, light texture and smooth melodies are qualities of<n>A.galant style<n>B.partitas<n>C.Sturm und Drang<n>D.serenade[SEP]A
Which of the following is true about a monopoly?<n>A.It competes with many firms selling the same product in the market.<n>B.It has to lower its price on all units to sell more output.<n>C.Its marginal revenue increases as output sold increases.<n>D.It sets a price below average variable cost to drive its competitors out of the market.[SEP]B
Which of these names has never belonged to a Pope?<n>A.Leo<n>B.Lando<n>C.Linus<n>D.Lawrence[SEP]D
Which of the following best helps explain why some localities have normally large tidal ranges (up to 60 feet) and others have one- to two-foot tidal ranges?<n>A.The position of the Sun is different at different localities.<n>B.The Coriolis effect and rotation of Earth tend to enhance tidal flow in the higher latitudes.<n>C.Ocean floor topography and the shape of the coastline serve to amplify tidal flow at specific localities.<n>D.Trade winds push the water into large tidal bulges near rocky shorelines.[SEP]C
Which of these is typically not "used as a spice?<n>A.Dill<n>B.Thyme<n>C.Hemlock<n>D.Marjoram[SEP]C
Who is the patron saint of animals?<n>A.St Isidore of Seville<n>B.St Anthony of Padua<n>C.St Francis of Assisi<n>D.St Joan of Arc[SEP]C
The dissolved salts in Earth's oceans are principally derived from<n>A.marine biological activity<n>B.atmospheric deposition<n>C.the weathering of continental rocks<n>D.the eruptions of undersea hot-spot volcanoes[SEP]C
What is the baseball term for a batter who substitutes for another batter?<n>A.Switchhitter<n>B.Shadow hitter<n>C.Clip hitter<n>D.Pinch hitter[SEP]D
In 1960 Nazi official Adolph Eichmann was finally captured in what country?<n>A.Brazil<n>B.East Germany<n>C.Argentina<n>D.Paraguay[SEP]C
What is the square root of 81 squared?<n>A.9<n>B.27<n>C.81<n>D.729[SEP]C
Which of the following has provided evidence that the Sun's atmosphere contains sodium atoms?<n>A.Absorption lines in the solar spectrum are consistent with the presence of sodium.<n>B.Stars with the same spectral class as the Sun are made mostly of sodium.<n>C.Solar samples returned to Earth by the Voyager spacecraft contained sodium.<n>D.The Sun gives off energy produced by the nuclear fusion of sodium in its core[SEP]A
What letters are on the '3' button of a touch-tone telephone?<n>A.ABC<n>B.DEF<n>C.GHI<n>D.WXY[SEP]B
To best encourage student engagement in the classroom, a teacher should select texts based on which of the following?<n>A.The instructional objectives<n>B.The culture of the local community<n>C.The instructional reading level of the class<n>D.Topics that are interesting for the students[SEP]D
When born a Dalmatian puppy is always?<n>A.Black<n>B.black with white spots<n>C.white<n>D.white with black spots[SEP]C
Which of these countries is not in Europe?<n>A.Italy<n>B.Spain<n>C.Greece<n>D.Israel[SEP]D
What famous radio personality was also the voice of Shaggy on the cartoon 'Scooby-Doo'?<n>A.Rush Limbaugh<n>B.Casey Kasem<n>C.Larry King<n>D.Howard Stern[SEP]B
Many scientists think that some of the dinosaurs did not go extinct but rather evolved into what kind of creature?<n>A.amphibians<n>B.reptiles<n>C.birds<n>D.mammals[SEP]C
What are fans of the TV show 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' known as?<n>A.Mysterians<n>B.MiSTies<n>C.Bot Brigade<n>D.Gizmonics[SEP]B
What automobile company makes the Sonata?<n>A.Toyota<n>B.Honda<n>C.Subaru<n>D.Hyundai[SEP]D
Force equals mass times what?<n>A.Velocity<n>B.Distance<n>C.Acceleration<n>D.Weight[SEP]C
To create a tapestry one must traditionally engage in what activity?<n>A.Weaving<n>B.Sculpting<n>C.Baking<n>D.Singing[SEP]A
What element do organic compounds contain?<n>A.Carbon<n>B.Oxygen<n>C.Hydrogen<n>D.Nitrogen[SEP]A
What is the technical term for someone who studies fish?<n>A.entomologist<n>B.ichthyologist<n>C.marinologist<n>D.herpetologist[SEP]B
A person uses a remote control to change the volume level on a television. The signal that travels from the remote to the television is most likely encoded in a<n>A.visible light pulse<n>B.radio wave signal<n>C.series of infrared pulses<n>D.series of intense infrared beams[SEP]C
When it comes to measuring horses how long is a 'hand'?<n>A.four inches<n>B.seven inches<n>C.ten inches<n>D.two feet[SEP]A
What is the (approximate) value of lemon juice on the pH scale?<n>A.14<n>B.2<n>C.7<n>D.0[SEP]B
Which of the following best describes the situation after the price is raised on a product that has an inelastic demand?<n>A.The quantity demanded will not change.<n>B.The quantity demanded will increase.<n>C.Total revenue will decrease.<n>D.Total revenue will not change.[SEP]A
Which of the following statements reflects the Confucian worldview that figured prominently in classical Chinese culture?<n>A.Having faith in God will be rewarded in the afterlife.<n>B.Life's ultimate goal is to escape the suffering inherent in the endless cycle of death and reincarnation.<n>C.A life of quiet contemplation and isolation from worldly temptations will result in self-perfection.<n>D.Observing rules of proper behavior toward others will ensure social and political harmony.[SEP]D
Which of these Democrats lost to Ronald Reagan in the 1984 presidential elections?<n>A.Michael Dukakis<n>B.Walter Mondale<n>C.Gary Hart<n>D.Jimmy Carter[SEP]B
Real gross domestic product (GDP) is defined as the ratio of nominal GDP to the<n>A.money supply<n>B.unemployment rate<n>C.government's budget deficit<n>D.GDP deflator[SEP]D
Which of these is another name for a golf course?<n>A.Pitch<n>B.Links<n>C.Steps<n>D.Suite[SEP]B
When Corporation X pays out $300,000 in salaries, which of the following is the impact on assets and liabilities?<n>A.Salary expense is increased by $300,000; cash is increased by $300,000<n>B.Salary expense is increased by $300,000; cash is decreased by $300,000<n>C.Salary expense is decreased by $300,000; cash is increased by $300,000<n>D.Salary expense is decreased by $300,000; cash is decreased by $300,000[SEP]B
Who was not one of the Cartwright sons on the TV series 'Bonanza'?<n>A.Adam<n>B.Little Joe<n>C.Hoss<n>D.Ben[SEP]D
How long is a single term in the US Senate?<n>A.two years<n>B.four years<n>C.six years<n>D.eight years[SEP]C
On what body part should you wear a babushka?<n>A.head<n>B.hands<n>C.foot<n>D.legs[SEP]A
A kindergarten teacher has students determine the following. ‚Ä¢ How many students are absent that day ‚Ä¢ If there are enough snack cups for each student to have one during snack time ‚Ä¢ How many balls are taken outside during recess and how many are brought back inside after recess. Which of the following concepts is most closely aligned with the determinations the teacher is having the students make?<n>A.Classifying<n>B.Counting<n>C.Patterning<n>D.Ordering[SEP]B
Grammar may be taught in two main ways‚Äî by experience with discourse that entails the varieties of word forms and sentence construction, or by analyzing dummy sentences and diagramming parts. Plentiful discursive experience is what really teaches grammar, for it exercises judgment and provides language intake, whereas formal grammar study has been proved irrelevant. Politics more than pedagogy retards the changing of the curriculum to fit this truth. The author of the passage above argues that<n>A.using language in a wide variety of situations improves grammar<n>B.good judgment can be improved by studying the rules of formal grammar<n>C.analyzing and diagramming provide exercise in logical thinking<n>D.formal study of grammar improves writing ability[SEP]A
Who was the mother of the Greek god Zeus?<n>A.Gaia<n>B.Phoebe<n>C.Rhea<n>D.Hera[SEP]C
Which of these evangelists is a cousin of rocker Jerry Lee Lewis?<n>A.Billy Graham<n>B.Oral Roberts<n>C.Jerry Falwell<n>D.Jimmy Swaggart[SEP]D
Which of the following prescribes standards for wages and overtime pay that affect most private and public employment?<n>A.The Employee Retirement Income Security Act<n>B.The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act<n>C.The Fair Labor Standards Act<n>D.The Federal Employees' Compensation Act[SEP]C
What organelle is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?<n>A.Nucleus<n>B.Chloroplast<n>C.Mitochondria<n>D.Golgi Apparatus[SEP]B
In what city is TV's 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' set?<n>A.Dallas<n>B.Chicago<n>C.New York<n>D.Minneapolis[SEP]D
What Greek poet wrote 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey'?<n>A.Sophocles<n>B.Plato<n>C.Homer<n>D.Socrates[SEP]C
What is Delta Burke's character's job on the sitcom 'Designing Women'?<n>A.fashion designer<n>B.graphic designer<n>C.interior designer<n>D.website designer[SEP]C
Which of the following activities will best help a teacher collect data that will inform instruction to meet the individual needs of students?<n>A.Concentric circles<n>B.K-W-L chart<n>C.Book pass<n>D.Reciprocal teaching[SEP]B
On average what length of time passes between high tides?<n>A.3 hours 25 minutes<n>B.6 hours 25 minutes<n>C.12 hours 25 minutes<n>D.24 hours 25 minutes[SEP]C
An increase in the real interest rate in the United States relative to its trading partners will most likely result in which of the following?<n>A.An increase in United States imports<n>B.An increase in United States exports<n>C.A decrease in the demand for the United States dollar<n>D.A decrease in the United States trade deficit[SEP]A
The legal basis for the escalation of United States involvement in the Vietnam War was the<n>A.declaration of war by Congress<n>B.passage of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution by Congress<n>C.United Nations resolution condemning the North Vietnamese invasion of South Vietnam<n>D.mutual defense provisions of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)[SEP]B
What professional sports team plays its home games in the Alamodome?<n>A.New York Jets<n>B.Detroit Tigers<n>C.Boston Bruins<n>D.San Antonio Spurs[SEP]D
What is the name of Howard Stern's female on-air sidekick?<n>A.Allison Norris<n>B.Jackie Reeses<n>C.Jackie Martling<n>D.Robin Quivers[SEP]D
In what decade did Israel become an independent state?<n>A.1920s<n>B.1940s<n>C.1950s<n>D.1960s[SEP]B
In cooking the term 'au gratin' is sometimes used to describe a dish with what topping?<n>A.cheese<n>B.fruit<n>C.gravy<n>D.whipped cream[SEP]A
Which of the following is the most effective way to evaluate the development of a student's drafting skills throughout the school year?<n>A.Baseline assessment<n>B.Portfolio assessment<n>C.Short-answer unit assessment<n>D.Teacher-created assessment[SEP]B
In the sci-fi movie 'Fantastic Voyage' where do the voyagers travel?<n>A.through outer space<n>B.through a human body<n>C.to the ocean floor<n>D.to the center of the earth[SEP]B
What would be the most likely thing one would do with the compound MgSO4 7H2O?<n>A.power a car<n>B.blow up a building<n>C.soak ones feet<n>D.fertilize a lawn[SEP]C
Who originally proposed the idea of daylight-saving time?<n>A.Benjamin Franklin<n>B.Henry David Thoreau<n>C.Galileo<n>D.Albert Einstein[SEP]A
If you ask for 'gai' at a Thai restaurant what will you get?<n>A.shrimp<n>B.chicken<n>C.beef<n>D.pork[SEP]B
On a set of jumper cables what color designates the negative connector?<n>A.black<n>B.red<n>C.orange<n>D.blue[SEP]A
Which of these is a commonly-known investment account?<n>A.CNN<n>B.EMC<n>C.IRA<n>D.IRS[SEP]C
If you are 'riding fakie' inside a 'half pipe' what are you probably doing?<n>A.skiing<n>B.biking<n>C.snowboarding<n>D.surfing[SEP]C
Which of these people was not alive in the 20th century?<n>A.Mark Twain<n>B.Thomas Edison<n>C.Sigmund Freud<n>D.Ulysses S Grant[SEP]D
What color is cartoon character Marge Simpson's hair?<n>A.yellow<n>B.purple<n>C.blue<n>D.brown[SEP]C
Which of these is not a fabric?<n>A.Velveteen<n>B.Celotex<n>C.Seersucker<n>D.Tencel[SEP]B
How is 4:00 pm expressed in military time?<n>A.1600<n>B.4<n>C.400<n>D.4:00[SEP]A
Which of the following is most likely to cause a rise in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere in the future?<n>A.Atomic warfare<n>B.CO2 from fossil fuels<n>C.Dust clouds from volcanoes<n>D.Depletion of Earth's ozone layer[SEP]B
Which of the following activities is likely to have the greatest impact on biodiversity?<n>A.Copper mining in Chile<n>B.Soil erosion on the slopes of the Rocky Mountains<n>C.Large-scale deforestation of the Amazon or Congo basin tropical forests<n>D.Increased use of ethanol fuels in the United States[SEP]C
Whom did Billie Jean King defeat in the famous 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match?<n>A.Jimmy Connors<n>B.Pete Sampras<n>C.John McEnroe<n>D.Bobby Riggs[SEP]D
Which of the following structures is most susceptible to damage by acid precipitation?<n>A.A monument made of granite<n>B.A roof made of slate<n>C.A tombstone made of marble<n>D.A statue made of gabbro[SEP]C
Who is an archenemy of the cartoon superhero Underdog?<n>A.OverCat<n>B.Muttley<n>C.Mr Whoopie<n>D.Dick Dastardly[SEP]A
Mohair is made from the fleece of what animal?<n>A.camel<n>B.llama<n>C.goat<n>D.mole[SEP]C
The Burgess Shale is a rock formation in Canada that has a large number of fossils from the Cambrian period preserved in exquisite detail. Many primitive members of modern phyla, including arthropods, mollusks, and chordates, can be found among the fossils exposed in this region. Based on these fossils, it can be concluded that most of the modern groups of animal life first appeared roughly<n>A.3 billion years ago<n>B.540 million years ago<n>C.65 million years ago<n>D.200,000 years ago[SEP]B
The Strauss family of composers popularized what dance?<n>A.waltz<n>B.tango<n>C.fox-trot<n>D.square dance[SEP]A
What was Ludwig Van Beethoven's final symphony?<n>A.Ninth<n>B.Tenth<n>C.Eleventh<n>D.Twelfth[SEP]A
A portrait that comically exaggerates a person's physical traits is called a what?<n>A.Landscape<n>B.Caricature<n>C.Still life<n>D.Impressionism[SEP]B
The government establishes a price floor in a market for a good in order to<n>A.eliminate a surplus in the market<n>B.eliminate a shortage in the market<n>C.help buyers of the good<n>D.help sellers of the good[SEP]D
A student is standing in front of the class delivering a presentation. Some students in the back of the room note that they are having trouble hearing what the presenter is saying. Which of the following suggestions to the presenter would best address this problem?<n>A.Engage your audience by making eye contact with people in the back of the room<n>B.Entertain your audience with exaggerated body language<n>C.Emphasize your main points by reading them directly from a paper<n>D.Project your voice by relaxing the rib cage and maintaining good posture[SEP]D
A passage from Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God is as follows. The people all saw her come because it was sundown. The sun was gone, but he had left his footprints in the sky. It was the time for sitting on porches beside the road. It was the time to hear things and talk. These sitters had been tongueless, earless, eyeless conveniences all day long. Mules and other brutes had occupied their skins. But now, the sun and the bossman were gone, so the skins felt powerful and human. They became lords of sounds and lesser things. They passed nations through their mouths. They sat in judgment. The description of the sun in the second sentence contains which of the following literary devices?<n>A.Foreshadowing<n>B.Irony<n>C.Flashback<n>D.Personification[SEP]D
Which of these is not one of the 3 methods of heat transfer?<n>A.Conduction<n>B.Radiation<n>C.Convection<n>D.Induction[SEP]D
Which of these is not an ingredient in Yorkshire pudding?<n>A.eggs<n>B.milk<n>C.chocolate<n>D.meat drippings[SEP]C
Anna feels that she is confusing "who" and "whom" in her narrative. She wants to correct her error. Which of the following reference materials will best help Anna accomplish such a task?<n>A.A dictionary<n>B.A thesaurus<n>C.A glossary<n>D.A grammar guide[SEP]D
Where was the chicken First domesticated?<n>A.France<n>B.India<n>C.Peru<n>D.Zaire[SEP]B
Which of the following is not in Nevada?<n>A.Liberace Museum<n>B.Pikes Peak<n>C.Lake Mead<n>D.Hoover Dam[SEP]B
What famous folksinger founded the Institute for the Study of Non-Violence in 1965?<n>A.Bob Dylan<n>B.Woody Guthrie<n>C.Joan Baez<n>D.Peter Yarrow[SEP]C
Phoebe Dione and Helene are moons of what planet?<n>A.Jupiter<n>B.Saturn<n>C.Neptune<n>D.Pluto[SEP]B
Which of these companies is not an online stock brokerage?<n>A.E*Trade<n>B.EDigital<n>C.Datek Online<n>D.DLJ Direct[SEP]B
Which of these is not the name of one of rock musician Frank Zappa's children?<n>A.Dweezil<n>B.Ahmet<n>C.Moon Unit<n>D.Lumpy Gravy[SEP]D
How much does Peanuts character Lucy charge for her psychiatric advice?<n>A.5 cents<n>B.10 cents<n>C.75 cents<n>D.$125[SEP]A
Which of the following is the most reasonable action to take for an artist whose work requires the use of a specific hazardous product?<n>A.Finding a nontoxic product to use and adapting the art-making process as necessary<n>B.Reading the product's label and proceeding according to the label directions<n>C.Making sure no children are present when using the product<n>D.Checking with a qualified toxicologist before using the material[SEP]B
What children's storybook character believes that the sky is falling?<n>A.Chicken Little<n>B.Curious George<n>C.Jack Sprat<n>D.Tom Thumb[SEP]A
Pop icon Tiny Tim was famous for playing what musical instrument?<n>A.ukulele<n>B.kazoo<n>C.accordion<n>D.fiddle[SEP]A
Which of the following is the highest level taxonomic rank?<n>A.Domain<n>B.Class<n>C.Phylum<n>D.Kingdom[SEP]A
When daylight-saving time arrives in the spring how do most Americans turn their clocks?<n>A.one hour forward<n>B.one hour backward<n>C.two hours forward<n>D.two hours backward[SEP]A
Which of these fashion designers was born in the United States?<n>A.Laura Ashley<n>B.Helmut Lang<n>C.Donna Karan<n>D.Christian Dior[SEP]C
Who was on the $500 bill?<n>A.Calvin Coolidge<n>B.Andrew Jackson<n>C.Aaron Burr<n>D.William McKinley[SEP]D
For a man and woman on a date 'dutch treat' means what?<n>A.The man pays<n>B.The woman pays<n>C.The Dutch pay<n>D.Each pays their own way[SEP]D
What city's residents are known as 'Knickerbockers'?<n>A.Boston<n>B.Philadelphia<n>C.New York City<n>D.London[SEP]C
Which of these college football programs has produced the most Heisman Trophy winners?<n>A.Notre Dame<n>B.USC<n>C.Oklahoma<n>D.Michigan[SEP]A
What does a pH level measure?<n>A.acidity<n>B.density<n>C.wavelength<n>D.humidity[SEP]A
If a hertz is equal to one cylce per second how many cycles per second does a megahertz equal?<n>A.-328716<n>B.1000<n>C.1000000<n>D.1000000000[SEP]C
Every day was a happy day, and every night was peaceful. The sentence above can best be classified as<n>A.simple<n>B.compound<n>C.complex<n>D.compound-complex[SEP]B
Which of these holidays is not attached to a specific date?<n>A.Independence Day<n>B.New Year's Day<n>C.Thanksgiving<n>D.Christmas[SEP]C
Where is the Louvre museum?<n>A.Paris<n>B.Lyon<n>C.Geneva<n>D.Vichy[SEP]A
Which of the following guidance systems is principally a materials-handling device?<n>A.Escalator<n>B.Conveyor<n>C.Highway<n>D.Railroad[SEP]B
A preschool teacher is teaching students about a color wheel, which is an organization of hues around a circle. Red, yellow, and blue are examples of which of the following kinds of colors on the color wheel?<n>A.Complementary<n>B.Primary<n>C.Secondary<n>D.Tertiary[SEP]B
A second-grade teacher has each student select a card at random that is marked with a three-digit number. Students then model their numbers with base ten blocks on a place value mat. Which of the following whole number concepts does the lesson best reinforce?<n>A.Comparing quantities<n>B.Describing quantities<n>C.Ordering quantities<n>D.Decomposing quantities[SEP]D
Which brand of cat food claims it's so tasty that 'cats ask for it by name'?<n>A.Fancy Feast<n>B.Cat Chow<n>C.Meow Mix<n>D.9-Lives[SEP]C
In the phrase 'Y2K' what does 'K' stand for?<n>A.millennium<n>B.computer code<n>C.catastrophe<n>D.thousand[SEP]D
What is the approximate speed of light?<n>A.165 miles per hour<n>B.122000 miles per hour<n>C.186000 miles per second<n>D.293000 miles per second[SEP]C
Which of these people was buried in the Valley of the Kings?<n>A.Louis XIV<n>B.Elvis Presley<n>C.Julius Caesar<n>D.King Tut[SEP]D
After Prince Charles who is next in line to be the king of England?<n>A.Prince William<n>B.Prince Andrew<n>C.Prince Edward<n>D.Fresh Prince[SEP]A
The disco band ABBA comes from what country?<n>A.Norway<n>B.Sweden<n>C.Switzerland<n>D.The Netherlands[SEP]B
When it's noon in New York during daylight-saving time what time is it in Honolulu?<n>A.6:00 AM<n>B.6:30 AM<n>C.7:00 AM<n>D.8:00 AM[SEP]A
The total retail market value of all the goods and services produced in a nation, usually stated in annual terms, is the<n>A.ratio of profit to sales<n>B.current ratio<n>C.gross domestic product<n>D.trade surplus[SEP]C
What is the world‚Äôs most venomous fish?<n>A.Scorpion fish<n>B.Lion fish<n>C.Stonefish<n>D.Toadfish[SEP]C
What force causes an ice cream cone to fly off of a spinning merry-go-round?<n>A.centrifugal<n>B.Vehicular<n>C.Gravitational<n>D.Torsal[SEP]A
Which of these words is spelled correctly?<n>A.decieve<n>B.foriegn<n>C.hygiene<n>D.wierd[SEP]C
The term 'chili con carne' refers to chili with what?<n>A.beans<n>B.meat<n>C.cheese<n>D.chili peppers[SEP]B
At what age can someone first attend an R-rated movie without an accompanying adult?<n>A.15<n>B.17<n>C.18<n>D.21[SEP]B
On TV's 'Seinfeld' what type of doctor did Mr Costanza go to when he sat on 'fusilli Jerry'?<n>A.ophthalmologist<n>B.cardiologist<n>C.neurologist<n>D.proctologist[SEP]D
In the comic strip 'Peanuts' what is Schroeder known for doing?<n>A.Dancing<n>B.playing football<n>C.playing the piano<n>D.Flying an imaginary plane[SEP]C
How is the Arabic numeral for '2' written?<n>A.2<n>B.II<n>C.I<n>D.ii[SEP]A
What country gave us the fashionable headgear called the beret?<n>A.Switzerland<n>B.China<n>C.Mexico<n>D.France[SEP]D
How many spikes are on the Statue of Liberty's crown?<n>A.five<n>B.seven<n>C.nine<n>D.thirteen[SEP]B
In a game with no wild cards what is the highest possible poker hand?<n>A.straight flush<n>B.royal flush<n>C.full house<n>D.four of a kind[SEP]B
Moderate and frequent irrigation is normally most appropriate for a corn crop growing in a<n>A.dispersed alluvial fan soil<n>B.heavy-textured soil, such as silty clay<n>C.light-textured soil, such as loamy sand<n>D.region of low humidity[SEP]C
What is the capital of North Dakota?<n>A.Bismarck<n>B.Fargo<n>C.Sioux Falls<n>D.Pierre[SEP]A
A fiscal policy to combat a recession would call for<n>A.an increase in taxes<n>B.an increase in government spending<n>C.a decrease in the reserve requirement<n>D.a decrease in the discount rate[SEP]B
An electric fence installed to keep both mature cattle and sheep in a field should have a wire placed at which of the following heights? I. 6 inches II. 18 inches III. 40 inches IV. 60 inches<n>A.I only<n>B.II only<n>C.II and III only<n>D.III and IV only[SEP]C
How much chicken excrement is produced in the United States every year?<n>A.4*10^10 kg<n>B.4*10^12 kg<n>C.4*10^14 kg<n>D.4*10^16 kg[SEP]A
According to the American Kennel Club what is the most popular breed Of dog in the US as of 1999?<n>A.Poodle<n>B.Beagle<n>C.German shepherd<n>D.Labrador retriever[SEP]D
What singer appeared in the 1992 baseball film 'A League of Their Own'?<n>A.Brandy<n>B.Madonna<n>C.Garth Brooks<n>D.Whitney Houston[SEP]B
How is the word 'ambulance' normally written on the front of American ambulances?<n>A.in French<n>B.in reverse<n>C.in braille<n>D.in gibberish[SEP]B
What is the colored part of the eye called?<n>A.iris<n>B.pupil<n>C.retina<n>D.cochlea[SEP]A
If you work as a 'dolly grip' what business are you in?<n>A.sheep farming<n>B.film production<n>C.construction<n>D.moving[SEP]B
Who was the longest reigning monarch in French history?<n>A.Louis XIII<n>B.Louis XIV<n>C.Louis XV<n>D.Louis XVI[SEP]B
The principles of xeriscaping are best exemplified by a homeowner who<n>A.installs an in-ground sprinkler system that operates on a timer<n>B.lowers the cutting height on the lawn mower to reduce the surface area in contact with the cutting blade<n>C.increases the use of fertilizer on the turfgrass to promote growth<n>D.replaces nonnative ornamentals with native shrubs that do not require irrigation[SEP]D
What was the revenue for flat screen televisions sold in Australia in the past 12 months (as of 2013)?<n>A.$120 million annual Revenue<n>B.$1.2 billion annual Revenue<n>C.$12 billion annual Revenue<n>D.$120 billion annual Revenue[SEP]B
What native empire controlled Large areas of South African Territory during the 19th century?<n>A.Hutu<n>B.Zulu<n>C.Aztec<n>D.Masai[SEP]B
How many keys are on a Standard piano?<n>A.20<n>B.54<n>C.88<n>D.100[SEP]C
The most important consideration in designing successful messages to be transmitted through graphic communications is knowledge and understanding of<n>A.current technologies<n>B.the capabilities of the designer<n>C.the limitations of the printer<n>D.the nature of the audience[SEP]D
Which one of these world leaders was assassinated?<n>A.Indira Gandhi<n>B.Ferdinand Marcos<n>C.Golda Meir<n>D.Neville Chamberlain[SEP]A
Which of these candy bars was named for a baseball player?<n>A.Baby Ruth<n>B.Clark Bar<n>C.Reggie Bar<n>D.Butterfinger[SEP]C
The common term for someone who has difficulty seeing objects in the distance is what?<n>A.farsighted<n>B.nearsighted<n>C.hindsighted<n>D.hypermetropic[SEP]B
Where did jazz great Sun Ra claim he was born?<n>A.Atlantis<n>B.Mount Olympus<n>C.Saturn<n>D.in a saxophone[SEP]C
By what name is Bob Keeshan better known?<n>A.Bozo the Clown<n>B.Pee Wee Herman<n>C.Captain Kangaroo<n>D.Buffalo Bob[SEP]C
Where would you typically find a bailiff?<n>A.grocery store<n>B.courtroom<n>C.football stadium<n>D.doctor's office[SEP]B
Girls of what religious community traditionally wear bonnets?<n>A.Amish<n>B.Sikh<n>C.Roman Catholic<n>D.Christian[SEP]A
What New Age musician released a 1998 album titled 'King of the Pan3Flute'?<n>A.Zamfir<n>B.Yanni<n>C.Vangelis<n>D.Kenny G[SEP]A
Which of these is a fish?<n>A.sea horse<n>B.sea cow<n>C.sea snake<n>D.sea lion[SEP]A
How many airplanes are in the air worldwide right now (as of 2014)?<n>A.5,000<n>B.20,000<n>C.80,000<n>D.320,000[SEP]B
Reindeer herding as an economic activity of the Sami in Norway is an example of which of the following types of diffusion?<n>A.Stimulus<n>B.Hierarchical<n>C.Relocation<n>D.Contagious[SEP]A
When cool air flows from a high mountain region to a region of lower elevation, the air will<n>A.increase in moisture content<n>B.condense, forming large amounts of dew<n>C.undergo adiabatic warming<n>D.undergo adiabatic cooling[SEP]C
In Greek mythology what is the name of Zeus' father?<n>A.Apollo<n>B.Cronus<n>C.Prometheus<n>D.Hercules[SEP]B
What disease does a carcinogen cause?<n>A.cancer<n>B.influenza<n>C.emphysema<n>D.heart disease[SEP]A
Who sang lead vocals for the band Big Brother and the Holding Company?<n>A.Grace Slick<n>B.Janis Joplin<n>C.Mama Cass<n>D.Karen Carpenter[SEP]B
Which Pope immediately preceded John Paul II?<n>A.John XXIII<n>B.Paul VI<n>C.John Paul I<n>D.Hank II[SEP]C
Which of these is not a spice?<n>A.dill<n>B.aniseed<n>C.cucumber<n>D.cayenne[SEP]C
Which of the following protocols is used to transport HTML pages from Web servers to Web browsers?<n>A.BOOTP<n>B.HTTP<n>C.SNMP<n>D.SMTP[SEP]B
What is the correct spelling of New Mexico's largest city?<n>A.Albuqerque<n>B.Albuquerque<n>C.Albequerque<n>D.Santa Fe[SEP]B
Which of the following best defines federalism?<n>A.A government in which the political leader is also the religious leader<n>B.The concentration of government power in the hands of a small group of people<n>C.The division of national power into different branches of government<n>D.The division of a country's power into national and subnational units[SEP]D
What sport is known as 'The Sport of Kings'?<n>A.polo<n>B.archery<n>C.yachting<n>D.horse racing[SEP]D
Which of the following is matched with its correct function?<n>A.Ovule ..... production of pollen<n>B.Vascular cambium ..... formation of apical meristem<n>C.Xylem ..... transport of sugars<n>D.Guard cell ..... regulation of transpiration rate[SEP]D
Which of the following protocols is usually associated with hyperinflation?<n>A.A rapid decrease in total spending<n>B.A rapid increase in money supply<n>C.A slow increase in exports<n>D.A slow increase in labor productivity[SEP]B
In which century was the greatest number of chemical elements discovered?<n>A.17th<n>B.18th<n>C.19th<n>D.20th[SEP]C
The term "Cold War" refers to the<n>A.race between the United States and the Soviet Union to claim ownership of Antarctica<n>B.contest between the United States and the European Union for economic domination in the West<n>C.struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union to gain political hegemony in world affairs<n>D.competition between the Soviet Union and China for the resources of the Pacific Rim[SEP]C
Which of the following articles of clothing has a hood?<n>A.Parka<n>B.kilt<n>C.lederhosen<n>D.sarong[SEP]A
Which of these measurements is equal to one square foot?<n>A.50 square inches<n>B.77 square inches<n>C.100 square inches<n>D.144 square inches[SEP]D
Which of the following is a disorder in ruminants that is characterized by an excessive accumulation of gas in the rumen?<n>A.Agalactia<n>B.Bloat<n>C.Bovine pleuropneumonia<n>D.Grass tetany[SEP]B
_Whenever the mood strikes her_, Angela takes a short walk around the block. In the sentence above, the underlined portion can best be described as<n>A.an adjective clause<n>B.a relative clause<n>C.a subordinate clause<n>D.an independent clause[SEP]C
What term is used to describe a"group of geese?<n>A.gaggle<n>B.gang<n>C.gander<n>D.grist[SEP]A
If you dial '411' on a telephone who are you calling?<n>A.the police<n>B.the White House<n>C.directory assistance<n>D.Moviefone[SEP]C
Which of these are not legumes?<n>A.beans<n>B.peas<n>C.radishes<n>D.peanuts[SEP]C
In 1989 scientists from Norway discovered that there are far more viruses in oceans lakes, and streams than previously believed. How many viruses did they find that a milliliter of natural water might contain?<n>A.up to 250<n>B.up to 25000<n>C.up to 2500000<n>D.up to 250000000[SEP]D
Which company holds an annual self-named 'Bake-Off'?<n>A.Betty Crocker<n>B.Duncan Hines<n>C.Pillsbury<n>D.Keebler[SEP]C
Which of the following fiscal policy actions is most expansionary?<n>A.Increasing both government spending and taxes<n>B.Increasing government spending and decreasing taxes<n>C.Decreasing government spending and increasing taxes<n>D.Decreasing both government spending and taxes[SEP]B
Which of the following steps should be taken first to effectively present new information to coworkers?<n>A.Analyzing the audience<n>B.Determining the objective<n>C.Creating three to five key messages<n>D.Choosing a communication tool[SEP]B
What is the name of the character Played by Woody Allen in the 1967 James Bond film 'Casino Royale'?<n>A.Dr Evil<n>B.Q<n>C.Little Jimmy Bond<n>D.M[SEP]C
Which of the following is generally the first step taken in a large-scale commercial construction venture?<n>A.Filing applications for building permits and variances<n>B.Ordering the materials needed for the building foundation<n>C.Drafting a contract that spells out the details of the building plan<n>D.Holding a discussion between the developer and the designer/contractor about the scope of the construction[SEP]D
How many eyes does a Giraffe have?<n>A.one<n>B.two<n>C.three<n>D.four[SEP]B
What pro wrestler grapples with Sylvester Stallone in the movie-'Rocky III'?<n>A.Dolph Lundgren<n>B.Hulk Hogan<n>C.Andre the Giant<n>D.The Iron Sheik[SEP]B
Which of the following activities will be most effective in introducing kindergartners to the concept of how plants transport water?<n>A.Demonstrating that a celery stalk can be peeled lengthwise but not crosswise<n>B.Placing celery stalks in water colored with a dye and observing the results<n>C.Collecting rainwater in a rain gauge and comparing the amount of rainfall to a plant's growth rate<n>D.Planting bean seeds in paper cups, placing them on the windowsill, and watering them daily[SEP]B
What is the function of mitochondria in the cell?<n>A.To generate energy<n>B.To process waste<n>C.To kill viruses or other antigens<n>D.To repair damage[SEP]A
Which of these is not one of the four basic forces in nature?<n>A.electromagnetic<n>B.gravitational<n>C.nuclear<n>D.centrifugal[SEP]D
Which of these is a slang term for 'police'?<n>A.fuzz<n>B.shrinks<n>C.bean counters<n>D.aardvarks[SEP]A
What is the name of the fruit that is half tangerine and half grapefruit?<n>A.graperine<n>B.tangefruit<n>C.tangelo<n>D.kumquat[SEP]C
What are the Smothers Brothers'(first names?<n>A.Frank and Bill<n>B.Tom and Dick<n>C.Dave and George<n>D.Ed and Pete[SEP]B
Which of the following great apes (the Hominidae) is NOT native to Africa?<n>A.Gorilla<n>B.Human<n>C.Chimpanzee<n>D.Orangutan[SEP]D
In the movie 'Star Wars' what kind of creature is Chewbacca?<n>A.Woolie<n>B.Woobie<n>C.Wookiee<n>D.Klingon[SEP]C
In the film 'Easy Rider' what emblem is on the back of Peter Fonda's leather jacket?<n>A.peace symbol<n>B.American flag<n>C.two white doves<n>D.Harley-Davidson logo[SEP]B
What are the tallest trees on Earth?<n>A.Coast Redwood<n>B.Coast Douglas Fir<n>C.Giant Sequoia<n>D.Sitka Spruce[SEP]A
Which of these painting tools has bristles on it?<n>A.Easel<n>B.Knife<n>C.Brush<n>D.Palette[SEP]C
Astronaut John Glenn served as a pilot in what branch of the military?<n>A.Army<n>B.Air Force<n>C.Marines<n>D.Navy[SEP]C
On the TV show 'CHiPs' what was Officer Frank Poncherello's-nickname?<n>A.Franky<n>B.Ponch<n>C.Chipper<n>D.Hot Dog[SEP]B
Which of the following criteria is the most important when assessing reading comprehension?<n>A.Ability to spell inventively<n>B.Ability to decode new words<n>C.Ability to identify the main idea<n>D.Ability to recognize rhyming patterns[SEP]C
Which of these games is not played with cards?<n>A.baccarat<n>B.rummy<n>C.craps<n>D.solitaire[SEP]C
In American football how many points is a touchdown worth?<n>A.two<n>B.three<n>C.six<n>D.seven[SEP]C
What is the most likely impact of an increase in interest rates?<n>A.Investment levels diminish<n>B.Employment increases<n>C.The value of the U.S. dollar increases<n>D.Mortgage rates decline[SEP]A
Whose profile can you see on the front of dimes that are currently in circulation?<n>A.George Washington<n>B.Thomas Jefferson<n>C.Benjamin Franklin<n>D.Franklin Roosevelt[SEP]D
Who is considered the owner of a 'publicly held' company?<n>A.the CEO<n>B.the stockholders<n>C.the president<n>D.the government[SEP]B
Which of the following candies is traditionally fruit flavored?<n>A.M&M's<n>B.Skittles<n>C.Reese's Pieces<n>D.Junior Mints[SEP]B
In 1926 the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team was formed in what city?<n>A.Boston<n>B.Philadelphia<n>C.Chicago<n>D.New York City[SEP]C
Which of the following steps in the design of a dog house would be earliest?<n>A.Acquiring all the tools necessary for the building<n>B.Purchasing all the materials for building the structure<n>C.Identifying the color, shape, and style of the exterior surface<n>D.Accessing the measurements of the dog and all the interior materials[SEP]D
What was the name of the 1999 art exhibit that sparked a national debate about censorship?<n>A.Sticks & Stones'<n>B.Pulsation'<n>C.Black & White'<n>D.Sensation'[SEP]D
What was the title of Beethoven's only completed opera?<n>A.Faust'<n>B.The Silence'<n>C.Immortal Beloved'<n>D.Fidelio'[SEP]D
What is the name of the StarKist tuna mascot?<n>A.Charlie<n>B.Sam<n>C.Al<n>D.Morris[SEP]A
Which of the following groups was converted to Christianity in the tenth century C.E. by missionaries from the Byzantine Empire?<n>A.Franks<n>B.Visigoths<n>C.Russians<n>D.Anglo-Saxons[SEP]C
Which of these words is an adverb?<n>A.hurried<n>B.fast<n>C.speedy<n>D.quickly[SEP]D
On which part of a car would you find the 'caliper'?<n>A.battery<n>B.engine<n>C.radiator<n>D.brakes[SEP]D
Which of these plants is the national emblem of Scotland?<n>A.ivy<n>B.thistle<n>C.rose<n>D.linden[SEP]B
How much does it cost to air condition all American automobiles for a year (as of 2018)?<n>A.$10m<n>B.$100m<n>C.$1 billion<n>D.$10 billion[SEP]C
What fictional character claims to be 'smarter than the average bear'?<n>A.Paddington Bear<n>B.Fozzie Bear<n>C.Smokey Bear<n>D.Yogi Bear[SEP]D
If you are truly afraid of the dark what do you suffer from?<n>A.hypnophobia<n>B.cryptophobia<n>C.hadephobia<n>D.nyctophobia[SEP]D
Which of the following is a way in which Congress can influence the federal bureaucracy?<n>A.Increasing or decreasing departmental salaries<n>B.Appropriating funds<n>C.Appointing agency heads<n>D.Dismissing cabinet secretaries[SEP]B
What country was once ruled by shoguns?<n>A.China<n>B.Japan<n>C.North Korea<n>D.Taiwan[SEP]B
On what continent can you find tigers in the wild?<n>A.Africa<n>B.Asia<n>C.Europe<n>D.South America[SEP]B
The construction of a transportation network that included roads, canals, and steamboats that took shape in the United States in the early decades of the nineteenth century had which of the following effects in the years before the Civil War?<n>A.It decreased the need for immigrant labor.<n>B.It stimulated the development of a market revolution.<n>C.It weakened the plantation system in the southern states.<n>D.It transformed the United States into an international military power.[SEP]B
What is the more common name for the disease 'pertussis'?<n>A.whooping cough<n>B.tennis elbow<n>C.black lung<n>D.German measles[SEP]A
The primary purpose of a Supervised Agricultural Experience ( SAE ) program is to<n>A.provide a basis for students to apply for and win proficiency awards<n>B.provide students with an income to be used to learn money management skills<n>C.give students a chance to earn enough money to qualify for local, state, and national FFA degrees<n>D.allow students to apply skills learned in the classroom and learn new skills in a specialized area[SEP]D
An early-nineteenth-century railroad steam engine is an excellent example of which of the following power systems?<n>A.Internal combustion engine<n>B.External combustion engine<n>C.Rotary engine<n>D.Reaction engine[SEP]B
With which of the following statements would both Thomas Hobbes and John Locke most probably have agreed?<n>A.Government authority is created as the result of a social contract.<n>B.Government must enforce religious law to prevent moral decay.<n>C.Government must enforce the majority's will regardless of the wishes of the minority.<n>D.Government must bend to the will of the educated minority.[SEP]A
In the classic song 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' for whom do we 'root root root'?<n>A.the umpire<n>B.the home team<n>C.the bat boy<n>D.Mighty Casey[SEP]B
Who was Charlie McCarthy?<n>A.a US senator<n>B.a Chicago gangster<n>C.a famous baseball pitcher<n>D.a wooden dummy[SEP]D
How many states were in the Confederate States of America?<n>A.11<n>B.13<n>C.16<n>D.22[SEP]A
Who were the Chicago Seven?<n>A.war protesters<n>B.bluegrass musicians<n>C.bank robbers<n>D.mobsters[SEP]A
Which dwarf planet is closest to the Sun?<n>A.Pluto<n>B.Eris<n>C.Ceres<n>D.Makemake[SEP]C
What company makes perfumes called 'Beautiful' and 'Pleasures'?<n>A.Estee Lauder<n>B.Ralph Lauren<n>C.Elizabeth Arden<n>D.Calvin Klein[SEP]A
What nationality was Karl Marx?<n>A.Russian<n>B.German<n>C.Danish<n>D.English[SEP]B
In America what is the main ingredient in pepperoni?<n>A.Fish<n>B.pepper<n>C.wheat<n>D.meat[SEP]D
A student in the process of solving a fabrication problem in the manufacturing laboratory asks the teacher what assembly procedures should be used. The teacher's best response would be to<n>A.give an opinion as to the best assembly procedure for the particular problem<n>B.suggest two or three possible assembly procedures and have the student select one<n>C.place the responsibility completely on the student for making the judgment<n>D.use leading questions to help the student review and analyze the relative merits of several assembly procedures[SEP]D
If the government places a price ceiling on leather garments that is below the equilibrium price, which of the following will occur in the market for leather garments?<n>A.There will be a shortage.<n>B.There will be a surplus.<n>C.The demand curve for leather garments will shift leftward.<n>D.The supply curve for leather garments will shift rightward.[SEP]A
During President Dwight Eisenhower's administration in the 1950s, the federal government promoted significant changes in transportation in the United States by<n>A.establishing generous subsidies for urban mass transit<n>B.sponsoring research to develop less polluting automobiles<n>C.funding the construction of the interstate highway system<n>D.funding the establishment of a national railroad passenger system[SEP]C
Animals in which of the following groups may have a backbone and a spinal cord?<n>A.Mollusks<n>B.Chordates<n>C.Invertebrates<n>D.Echinoderms[SEP]B
Which of the following statements best illustrates active listening on the part of a second-grade teacher who is helping a student solve a personal problem?<n>A.I have gathered the facts, and I know what really happened.<n>B.I understand you, and I know what is best for you.<n>C.I believe you understood the class rules.<n>D.I respect you as a person with your own ideas and feelings.[SEP]D
Which of the following stages is the first step in the writing cycle?<n>A.Outlining<n>B.Brainstorming<n>C.Publishing<n>D.Editing[SEP]B
Which of these is a government agency established to protect investors?<n>A.AAA<n>B.NBA<n>C.SEC<n>D.MADD[SEP]C
What character did Woody replace on the TV show 'Cheers'?<n>A.Coach<n>B.Diane<n>C.Norm<n>D.Frasier[SEP]A
Which of the following rocks would most likely form from the metamorphism of a shale?<n>A.Granite<n>B.Quartzite<n>C.Schist<n>D.Marble[SEP]C
Which of the following states of matter is characterized by a closely packed arrangement of particles, resulting in a stable, definite shape and definite volume?<n>A.Solid<n>B.Liquid<n>C.Gas<n>D.Plasma[SEP]A
How old is the Earth approximately?<n>A.50,000 years<n>B.300 million years<n>C.4.5 billion years<n>D.no one knows[SEP]C
As part of a staffing strategy, a human resources manager hires new personnel through a hidden market. Which of the following best represents the use of a hidden market?<n>A.Posting the job opening to a social media Web site<n>B.Advertising the job opening on job posting Web sites<n>C.Receiving a recommendation from a current employee<n>D.Participating in a career fair at a local community college[SEP]C
What liqueur is used to make a Pink Lady cocktail pink?<n>A.grenadine<n>B.schnapps<n>C.triple sec<n>D.pernod[SEP]A
What is the proper nautical use of an anchor?<n>A.to catch large fish<n>B.to calculate water depth<n>C.to hold a ship in place<n>D.to damage other boats[SEP]C
In ice hockey which of the following is not a penalty?<n>A.hooking<n>B.charging<n>C.carving<n>D.butt-ending[SEP]C
Ethan, a new preschool student, does not talk or play with other students during center time. Which of the following strategies will best help him develop interpersonal relationships?<n>A.Demonstrating empathy for Ethan when there is a conflict during center time<n>B.Modeling how to show appropriate affection in the classroom<n>C.Encouraging students to name and discuss their feelings throughout the day<n>D.Identifying a student to be Ethan's partner and participate in center time with him[SEP]D
If a business files under Chapter 11 what is it doing?<n>A.declaring bankruptcy<n>B.selling stock<n>C.buying a smaller<n>D.company suing the government[SEP]A
How many $100 bills does it take to equal one million dollars?<n>A.one thousand<n>B.five thousand<n>C.ten thousand<n>D.one hundred thousand[SEP]C
A prekindergarten teacher is planning a lesson with a teaching objective of categorizing geometric objects by type of shape. Which of the following actions must children be able to perform successfully before the teacher teaches the lesson?<n>A.Identifying attributes of objects<n>B.Recognizing the position of whole numbers<n>C.Creating sets of objects using counters<n>D.Matching values with their numerical representatives[SEP]A
What former 'Today' show personality played a neighbor on the TV sitcom 'The Hogan Family'?<n>A.Jane Pauley<n>B.Willard Scott<n>C.Deborah Norville<n>D.Joe Garagiola[SEP]B
If one party to a contract is forced to sign, the contract is defined as<n>A.enforceable<n>B.executory<n>C.unilateral<n>D.voidable[SEP]D
What was the name of the first ship to sail around the world?<n>A.Triton<n>B.Victoria<n>C.Magellan<n>D.Elizabeth II[SEP]B
Which of the following was a direct result of the First Opium War of 1839-1842?<n>A.The Chinese commissioner of trade in Canton (Guangzhou) banned the opium trade in that city.<n>B.China was forced to open some of its ports to international trade.<n>C.Chinese revolutionaries toppled the Qing dynasty.<n>D.Chinese leaders set out to remake their economy along Western lines.[SEP]B
What animal is considered sacred in India?<n>A.Sheep<n>B.Cow<n>C.Chicken<n>D.Dog[SEP]B
In computer terminology what does the acronym 'FTP' stand for?<n>A.file transfer protocol<n>B.full time portal<n>C.full text processor<n>D.free to print[SEP]A
What is the art of elegant handwriting called?<n>A.calligraphy<n>B.engraving<n>C.decoupage<n>D.lithography[SEP]A
By what collective name do Christians refer to God the Father God the Son and the Holy Ghost?<n>A.the Trio<n>B.the Troika<n>C.the Triumvirate<n>D.the Trinity[SEP]D
In what year did the United States last win an Olympic gold medal in men's ice hockey?<n>A.1976<n>B.1980<n>C.1984<n>D.1988[SEP]B
What term describes the passing of genetic traits from one generation to the next?<n>A.heredity<n>B.heresy<n>C.homogeneity<n>D.hemoglobin[SEP]A
Modern computer microchips are primarily composed of what element?<n>A.Sodium<n>B.Silicon<n>C.Aluminum<n>D.Silver[SEP]B
The film 'Stand By Me' is based on a novel by what author?<n>A.Anne Proulx<n>B.Stephen King<n>C.Dean Koontz<n>D.Frank McCourt[SEP]B
What kind of car did Burt Reynolds drive in the movie 'Smokey and the Bandit'?<n>A.Lamborghini<n>B.Camaro<n>C.Corvette<n>D.Transam[SEP]D
Which of the following is the best description of traditional phonics instruction?<n>A.Students study lists of high-frequency words in order to increase reading speed and comprehension.<n>B.Students are taught individual letter sounds first, followed by letter combination sounds and the rules of putting these combinations together to make words.<n>C.Students are immersed in written language, and encouraged to decode entire words using context clues.<n>D.Students analyze patterns of organization and syntax as a way of learning to recognize common structures.[SEP]B
Who composed the 'Moonlight Sonata'?<n>A.Mozart<n>B.Handel<n>C.Bach<n>D.Beethoven[SEP]D
The first commercial radio station was located in what city?<n>A.Chicago<n>B.Austin<n>C.Pittsburgh<n>D.Cleveland[SEP]C
Which of these is not a position on an American football team?<n>A.quarterback<n>B.tight end<n>C.striker<n>D.free safety[SEP]C
Which of these is not a type of primate?<n>A.baboon<n>B.marmot<n>C.orangutan<n>D.chimpanzee[SEP]B
In 1986 Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi drew a so-called 'Line of Death' overwhat body of water?<n>A.Gulf of Sidra<n>B.Gulf of Oman<n>C.Red Sea<n>D.Persian Gulf[SEP]A
What is the nickname of Florida's controversial death row electric chair?<n>A.Old Yeller<n>B.Old Geezer<n>C.Old Smoky<n>D.Old Sparky[SEP]D
The dance known as the 'fandango' is of what origin?<n>A.Australian<n>B.African<n>C.Native American<n>D.Spanish[SEP]D
In what restaurant can you order a Grand Slam breakfast?<n>A.Denny's<n>B.McDonald's<n>C.Burger King<n>D.Hardee's[SEP]A
Which of these minerals is hardest on the Mohs scale?<n>A.Corundum<n>B.Quartz<n>C.Apatite<n>D.Calcite[SEP]A
Which of the following beverages is brewed from the leaves of a plant?<n>A.tea<n>B.coffee<n>C.ginger ale<n>D.wine[SEP]A
According to Erik Erikson, the primary dilemma faced in adolescence is<n>A.industry vs. inferiority<n>B.identity vs. identity confusion<n>C.generativity vs. stagnation<n>D.integrity vs. despair[SEP]B
What literary work is the source of the quote 'Abandon every hope all you who enter here'?<n>A.Paradise Lost'<n>B.The Wizard of Oz'<n>C.The Divine Comedy'<n>D.Beowulf'[SEP]C
What's the popular name of the breakfast meal consisting of sausages wrapped in pancakes?<n>A.ducks in a pond<n>B.pigs in a blanket<n>C.cows in a pasture<n>D.dogs in the oven[SEP]B
Which of the following is not a TV cartoon duo?<n>A.Chip and Dale<n>B.Beavis and Butt-head<n>C.Simon and Garfunkel<n>D.Tom and Jerry[SEP]C
Which of these is not a 'lock' function on a standard desktop computer keyboard?<n>A.print lock<n>B.number lock<n>C.scroll lock<n>D.caps lock[SEP]A
The American patriot Paul Revere was named for his father whose original name was what?<n>A.John Paul Revere<n>B.Paul Silver<n>C.Apollos Rivoire<n>D.Paolo Reverini[SEP]C
Which of these movies does not star Jim Carrey?<n>A.Patch Adams'<n>B.The Truman Show'<n>C.Dumb and Dumber'<n>D.The Mask'[SEP]A
What is the name of Mario's brother in the 'Super Mario' video games?<n>A.Louis<n>B.Luigi<n>C.Luciano<n>D.Zelda[SEP]B
Who wrote the lyrics of the Frank Sinatra anthem 'My Way'?<n>A.Frank Sinatra<n>B.Kris Krist offerson<n>C.Carole King<n>D.Paul Anka[SEP]D
In the movie Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me what is the name of Dr Evil's diminutive clone?<n>A.Little Buddy<n>B.Mini-Me<n>C.Small Fry<n>D.Dr Evil Jr[SEP]B
What is the chemical process wherein a solid is turned to a liquid via the application of heat?<n>A.distillation<n>B.photosynthesis<n>C.freezing<n>D.melting[SEP]D
In what state is the 1999 movie Magnolia' set?<n>A.California<n>B.South Carolina<n>C.Georgia<n>D.Texas[SEP]A
How long is the time on an NBA shot clock?<n>A.18 seconds<n>B.24 seconds<n>C.30 seconds<n>D.35 seconds[SEP]B
The Pointillist paintings of Georges Seurat are most notable for containing which of the following characteristics?<n>A.An expressionistic use of broad brushstrokes and tactile surface texture<n>B.Lively figures created through the use of forceful lines<n>C.Static figures and a sense of optical surface movement<n>D.An emotional use of strident colors with a high degree of simplification[SEP]C
Backgammon is a how many player game?<n>A.Two<n>B.Three<n>C.Four<n>D.Six[SEP]A
According to the children's nursery rhyme what type of ocean did Columbus sail in 1492?<n>A.calm<n>B.blue<n>C.windy<n>D.really big[SEP]B
Which of these refers to an alcoholic drink laced with a knockout drug?<n>A.Zombie<n>B.Kamikaze<n>C.Mickey Finn<n>D.Molotov cocktail[SEP]C
Students are reading the following passage from the National Park Service's Web site. Ten miles long and nearly 500 feet deep (152.4 m meters), Lake McDonald, the largest lake in the park, is a direct result of glacial carving. High peaks surrounding the lake all show evidence of the power of glaciers to carve even the hardest of rock. The powerful glaciers that carved the broad U-shaped valley that Lake McDonald sits in also carved smaller hanging valleys with wonderful waterfalls that are accessible by numerous hiking trails. Which of the following best identifies the intended audience of the passage?<n>A.Scientists researching glacier development<n>B.Teachers interested in creating virtual park field trips<n>C.Academics studying the historical context of national parks<n>D.Families interested in visiting Lake McDonald[SEP]D
How do you express 3/4 as a decimal?<n>A.0.25<n>B.0.5<n>C.0.75<n>D.0.9[SEP]C
What tea is known for its distinctive bergamot flavor?<n>A.Earl<n>B.Grey Darjeeling<n>C.English Breakfast<n>D.Prince of Wales[SEP]A
Science fiction: readers claim to either love it or loathe it; either they avoid it like poison or they devour favorite works and authors like chocolate addicts gulping down fudge truffles. The author of the passage compares certain readers with "chocolate addicts" primarily in order to<n>A.suggest that science fiction is not a serious literary genre<n>B.indicate the depth of certain readers' feelings about science fiction<n>C.explain why some readers consider science fiction to be dangerous<n>D.contrast the characteristics of science fiction with those of other literary genres[SEP]B
Which of these foods could contain small amounts of naturally occurring opium?<n>A.chocolate truffles<n>B.poppy seed bagels<n>C.carbonated soda<n>D.sesame chicken[SEP]B
What is the slowest wind speed a hurricane can have according to the Saffir-Simpson scale?<n>A.50 m.p.h.<n>B.74 m.p.h.<n>C.96 m.p.h.<n>D.110 m.p.h.[SEP]B
In which of the following bands did Jimmy Page not play guitar?<n>A.Bad Company<n>B.The Firm<n>C.Led Zeppelin<n>D.The Yardbirds[SEP]A
Which of these magazines does not focus on natural science?<n>A.Tiger Beat<n>B.Outside<n>C.National Geographic<n>D.Smithsonian[SEP]A
Which of the following artists is an English landscape painter who created a poetic sense of changing atmospheric effects by using tiny applications of local color?<n>A.John Constable<n>B.William Morris<n>C.William Hogarth<n>D.Joshua Reynolds[SEP]A
A flashing red traffic light signifies that a driver should do what?<n>A.stop<n>B.speed up<n>C.proceed with caution<n>D.honk the horn[SEP]A
Which composer was famous for writing approximately 600 lieder?<n>A.Schubert<n>B.Beethoven<n>C.Liszt<n>D.Mozart[SEP]A
Students in a fourth-grade science class are learning about processes that change Earth's surface. Which of the following is the best example of an agent that gradually shapes Earth's surface by taking bits of rock, soil, and other substances away from their original locations and depositing them in other locations?<n>A.Fire<n>B.Lightning<n>C.Water<n>D.Sunlight[SEP]C
What country does Bordeaux wine come from?<n>A.France<n>B.Spain<n>C.Australia<n>D.United States[SEP]A
What is the loudest animal on earth?<n>A.African elephant<n>B.sperm whale<n>C.blue whale<n>D.Indian elephant[SEP]C
Which of these household pets should be vaccinated for parvovirus?<n>A.hamster<n>B.cat<n>C.dog<n>D.bird[SEP]C
Which color is not considered to be one of the primary colors of light?<n>A.red<n>B.yellow<n>C.green<n>D.blue[SEP]B
If someone has cataracts what part of their body might need an operation?<n>A.ear<n>B.hand<n>C.eye<n>D.knee[SEP]C
"I counted seven ministers all preaching at once . . . . Some of the people were singing, others praying, some crying for mercy in the most piteous accents." The quotation above describes group participation in an event that was most characteristic of which of the following?<n>A.A meeting of the Pennsylvania Quakers during the time of the Revolution<n>B.A frontier camp meeting of the Second Great Awakening during the early nineteenth century<n>C.A presentation to a Chautauqua Assembly during the late nineteenth century<n>D.A convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union during the late nineteenth century[SEP]B
In baseball how many balls make a walk?<n>A.one<n>B.two<n>C.three<n>D.four[SEP]D
What term describes a tribe that has no set homeland and wanders from place to place?<n>A.Nomadic<n>B.Pedantic<n>C.Schematic<n>D.Cathartic[SEP]A
What is the official language of The Netherlands?<n>A.Danish<n>B.Swedish<n>C.German<n>D.Dutch[SEP]D
Which of these foods is not traditionally considered kosher?<n>A.citrus fruits<n>B.barley<n>C.chicken<n>D.shellfish[SEP]D
The use of inexpensive labor in Asian countries by footwear companies based in the United States and Europe is an example of which of the following?<n>A.Primary economic activity<n>B.Global division of labor<n>C.Intervening opportunity<n>D.Global-local continuum[SEP]B
Which one of the following instruments is used to measure humidity?<n>A.anemometer<n>B.ammeter<n>C.hygrometer<n>D.barometer[SEP]C
Jacques, Hedwig, and Reyes want to form a business entity through which they can raise capital by selling equity shares to the public. Which of the following business structures should they adopt?<n>A.LLC<n>B.PC<n>C.Corporation<n>D.LLP[SEP]C
In the Arthurian legend who is married to Guinevere?<n>A.Merlin<n>B.King Arthur<n>C.Lancelot<n>D.Camelot[SEP]B
What does the 'ROM' in CD-ROM stand for?<n>A.Really Obscure Memory<n>B.Run-Other Memory<n>C.Random Object Memory<n>D.Read-Only Memory[SEP]D
In the card game blackjack how much are a queen and a king worth-together?<n>A.11<n>B.15<n>C.20<n>D.21[SEP]C
Which of these performers made her film debut in Spike Lee's 'Dothe Right Thing'?<n>A.Jennifer Lopez<n>B.Rosie Perez<n>C.Paula Abdul<n>D.Tisha Campbell[SEP]B
A farmer buys a new tractor for $40,000 and expects to use it for 20 years, after which the tractor will have a salvage value of $10,000. What is the straight-line depreciation that can be taken for the first year of ownership?<n>A.1500<n>B.1667<n>C.2000<n>D.2250[SEP]A
In which kind of geometry is the sum of the angles inside a triangle exactly equal to 180 degrees?<n>A.elliptical<n>B.euclidean<n>C.hyperbolic<n>D.linear[SEP]B
Which of the following short-run costs always increases as output increases?<n>A.Average total cost<n>B.Marginal cost<n>C.Total fixed cost<n>D.Total variable cost[SEP]D
The book announced an insane world of dehumanization through terror in which the individual was systematically obliterated by an all-powerful elite. Its key phrases‚ÄîBig Brother, doublethink, Newspeak, the Ministry of Peace (devoted to war), the Ministry of Truth (devoted to lies), the Ministry of Love (devoted to torture)‚Äîburned their way at once into the modern consciousness. The passage above discusses<n>A.E.M. Forster's A Passage to India<n>B.Thomas Pynchon's V.<n>C.George Orwell's 1984<n>D.Flannery O'Connor's The Violent Bear It Away[SEP]C
What is the capital of New Zealand?<n>A.Sydney<n>B.Wellington<n>C.Auckland<n>D.Melbourne[SEP]B
What popular toy is featured in the film 'The Hudsucker Proxy'?<n>A.Beanie Babies<n>B.Hula Hoop<n>C.Lincoln Logs<n>D.Lite Brite[SEP]B
What is the most popular month for weddings in America?<n>A.January<n>B.May<n>C.August<n>D.November[SEP]C
Which of the Three Stooges was not related to the others?<n>A.Moe<n>B.Larry<n>C.Curly<n>D.Shemp[SEP]B
What is the name for the thin board used to mix colors while painting?<n>A.pestle<n>B.easel<n>C.shoe<n>D.palette[SEP]D
Which of these foods could you catch at sea?<n>A.shallot<n>B.stollen<n>C.scallop<n>D.scone[SEP]C
If a ring has the number 925 stamped into it it is most likely made of what material?<n>A.platinum<n>B.gold<n>C.steel<n>D.silver[SEP]D
Which of the following questions can a student ask to best determine whether an author is using the persuasive technique of pathos in a passage?<n>A.Does the author use tone and style to convey authority on the subject to the audience?<n>B.Does the author use credible and reliable sources to convince the audience of the argument?<n>C.Does the author use facts and sound reasoning to substantiate claims made to the audience?<n>D.Does the author use personal connections and stories to appeal to the audience's emotions?[SEP]D
During which war did US troops fight the Battle of New Orleans?<n>A.American Revolution<n>B.Civil War<n>C.Mexican War<n>D.War of 1812[SEP]D
What animal is used to make lard?<n>A.pig<n>B.cow<n>C.snake<n>D.chicken[SEP]A
If the permeability of subsoil is rapid, the subsoil texture is most likely classified as<n>A.coarse<n>B.medium<n>C.fine<n>D.silty[SEP]A
A passage Jane Eyre is as follows. This was all the account I got from Mrs. Fairfax of her employer and mine. There are people who seem to have no notion of sketching a character, or observing and describing salient points, either in persons or things: the good lady evidently belonged to this class; my queries puzzled, but did not draw her out. Mr. Rochester was Mr. Rochester in her eyes, a gentleman, a landed proprietor‚Äìnothing more: she inquired and searched no further, and evidently wondered at my wish to gain a more definite notion of his identity. Mrs. Fairfax differs from the speaker in that Mrs. Fairfax<n>A.has more interest in the complexities of people's personalities<n>B.judges people by their social station in life<n>C.is more willing to take people at face value<n>D.has a more positive opinion of Mr. Rochester[SEP]C
Earth's seasons are caused by which of the following?<n>A.The tilt of Earth's axis of rotation relative to the ecliptic as Earth revolves around the Sun<n>B.The varying amount of sunspot activity<n>C.Earth's orbit about the Sun as an ellipse rather than a circle<n>D.The rotation of Earth during a 24-hour day[SEP]A
According to the Bible Moses and Aaron had a sister named what?<n>A.Jochebed<n>B.Ruth<n>C.Leah<n>D.Miriam[SEP]D
Where is the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house known as Falling Water?<n>A.Connecticut<n>B.Pennsylvania<n>C.Illinois<n>D.New York[SEP]B
In the story 'Jack and the Beanstalk' what does Jack trade to get the magic beans?<n>A.a cow<n>B.a hat<n>C.a harp<n>D.a goose[SEP]A
Which of these vitamins was the first to be named?<n>A.Vitamin A<n>B.Vitamin-12<n>C.Vitamin E<n>D.Vitameat avegimen[SEP]A
How many water molecules are in a human head?<n>A.8*10^21<n>B.8*10^23<n>C.8*10^25<n>D.8*10^27[SEP]C
Who wrote musicals with Oscar Hammerstein II?<n>A.Richard Rodgers<n>B.Rogers Hornsby<n>C.Gilbert O' Sullivan<n>D.George Rogers Clark[SEP]A
If Christmas Day is on a Saturday then the following New Year's Day falls on what day of the week?<n>A.Sunday<n>B.Monday<n>C.Friday<n>D.Saturday[SEP]D
What Mexican holiday takes place on May 5th?<n>A.Mexican Independence Day<n>B.Santa Anna's Birthday<n>C.Cinco de Mayo<n>D.Christmas[SEP]C
Which of the following is a type of bacterium that produces a toxin in food under anaerobic conditions?<n>A.Clostridium botulinum<n>B.Clostridium tetani<n>C.Mycobacterium bovis<n>D.Staphylococcus aureus[SEP]A
Which of the following lists the gases that were most likely the largest components of Earth's early atmosphere?<n>A.N_2 and O_3<n>B.C_2H_4 and O_2<n>C.Ne, Ar, Kr, and Rn<n>D.N_2, H_2O, CO_2, CH_4, and NH_3[SEP]D
What disease is characterized by a body's inability to properly metabolize glucose?<n>A.Influenza<n>B.Septicemia<n>C.Diabetes<n>D.Arthritis[SEP]C
Who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates?<n>A.Steve Jobs<n>B.Steve Wozniak<n>C.Paul Williams<n>D.Paul Allen[SEP]D
Who was the first First Lady to run for political office?<n>A.Hillary Clinton<n>B.Rosalynn Carter<n>C.Bess Truman<n>D.Eleanor Roosevelt[SEP]A
Who or what was Big Bertha?<n>A.a comet<n>B.a World War I gun<n>C.a pro wrestling champion<n>D.a giant Muppet[SEP]B
To ward off bad luck what do many people do to wood?<n>A.knock on it<n>B.kiss it<n>C.thank it<n>D.scratch it[SEP]A
What kind of flying contraption is featured in the movie 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'?<n>A.boat<n>B.car<n>C.truck<n>D.bike[SEP]B
What is the name of the disease that has been referred to as the "disease of kings"?<n>A.hemophilia<n>B.jaundice<n>C.rubella<n>D.syphilis[SEP]A
Among these elements which one has the highest atomic mass?<n>A.Helium<n>B.Sodium<n>C.Uranium<n>D.Copper[SEP]C
What car company once manufactured and sold the 'Datsun' line of automobiles?<n>A.Nissan<n>B.Mazda<n>C.Toyota<n>D.Daihatsu[SEP]A
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has the shortest wavelength?<n>A.Gamma rays<n>B.X-rays<n>C.Radio waves<n>D.Microwaves[SEP]A
Which of the following is a renewable energy source?<n>A.Wood<n>B.Oil<n>C.Natural gas<n>D.Coal[SEP]A
A _ is a plant cell that helps control the passage of materials into and out of the stomates.<n>A.Cell membrane<n>B.Cytoplasm<n>C.Guard cell<n>D.Cellulose[SEP]C
Which of the following has reduced the power of political parties?<n>A.An increase in the number of direct primary elections<n>B.A surge in soft-money campaign contributions<n>C.Stricter voter registration requirements<n>D.A decline in the number of political action committees[SEP]A
Poverty as defined by the United States government is best understood as<n>A.the index value of government services such as Medicaid and public housing<n>B.the concept of relative deprivation and is based on changes in the distribution of income<n>C.an absolute level set in the 1960s and since adjusted to reflect inflation at the consumer level<n>D.a concept based on lifestyle and measured on a sliding scale based on the needs of an individual[SEP]C
What internet company goes by the acronym AOL?<n>A.America Over Lines<n>B.America Online<n>C.Americans On Links<n>D.Americans On LOR[SEP]B
What was the original name of the Apple Macintosh XL computer?<n>A.Lisa 2<n>B.Mac Daddy<n>C.Granny Smith<n>D.Orange XL[SEP]A
What country is famous for making wooden shoes?<n>A.Russia<n>B.Thailand<n>C.The Netherlands<n>D.Australia[SEP]C
A knish is traditionally stuffed with what filling?<n>A.potato<n>B.creamed corn<n>C.lemon custard<n>D.raspberry jelly[SEP]A
Including the bottom how many sides are on a square-based pyramid?<n>A.three<n>B.four<n>C.five<n>D.six[SEP]C
Which of these is not a traditional Greek dish?<n>A.sukiyaki<n>B.souvlaki<n>C.moussaka<n>D.finikia[SEP]A
What color is Pepto-Bismol liquid?<n>A.pink<n>B.blue<n>C.clear<n>D.green[SEP]A
Which of the following groups was converted to Christianity in the tenth century AD by missionaries from the Byzantine Empire?<n>A.Franks<n>B.Visigoths<n>C.Russians<n>D.Anglo-Saxons[SEP]C
A passage from Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God is as follows. The people all saw her come because it was sundown. The sun was gone, but he had left his footprints in the sky. It was the time for sitting on porches beside the road. It was the time to hear things and talk. These sitters had been tongueless, earless, eyeless conveniences all day long. Mules and other brutes had occupied their skins. But now, the sun and the bossman were gone, so the skins felt powerful and human. They became lords of sounds and lesser things. They passed nations through their mouths. They sat in judgment. Which of the following is the best way of describing the last three sentences of the passage ("They became . . . in judgment") ?<n>A.The sentences emphasize the weariness the sitters feel after a long day's work.<n>B.The sentences are used to paint a picture of the way in which the sitters wish they spent their evenings.<n>C.The sentences are a vivid way of describing the ease and authority the sitters feel during the evening.<n>D.The sentences highlight the contrast between the feelings of the sitters and the feelings of the bossman.[SEP]C
What Native American tribe did chief Crazy Horse lead?<n>A.Apache<n>B.Comanche<n>C.Sioux<n>D.Iroquois[SEP]C
Which of the following people would benefit most if the value of the United States dollar increased relative to the Japanese yen?<n>A.A United States car dealer importing Japanese cars<n>B.A Japanese tourist vacationing in the United States<n>C.A worker in the United States beer industry<n>D.A Japanese baker buying United States wheat[SEP]A
What is the fundamental basis of competition in a market with poorly differentiated products?<n>A.Promotion<n>B.Product placement<n>C.Price<n>D.Value proposition[SEP]C
The phrase 'hospital corners' refers to what?<n>A.bed sheets<n>B.paint<n>C.landscaping<n>D.scissors[SEP]A
What sporting event is held annually on Memorial Day weekend?<n>A.Iditarod<n>B.Kentucky Derby<n>C.Indianapolis 500<n>D.Super Bowl[SEP]C
A student comes across the unfamiliar words "intercontinental," "interglacial," "interface," and "intercept" in his reading. The student can use his knowledge of affixes to understand that all of the words share which meaning?<n>A.between; among<n>B.not; opposite of<n>C.earth; environment<n>D.under; too little[SEP]A
Ballad opera, opera buffa and opéra comique shared which feature?<n>A.They contained da capo arias<n>B.They began with a French overture.<n>C.They focused on everyday problems.<n>D.They contained obbligato recitative.[SEP]C
What is the national animal of Australia?<n>A.koala<n>B.kangaroo<n>C.platypus<n>D.alligator[SEP]B
In weaving, the vertical and horizontal threads in a loom are called the<n>A.bobbin and quill<n>B.shuttle and paddle<n>C.ply and twist<n>D.warp and weft[SEP]D
The majority of calcium in the human body is found where?<n>A.Hair<n>B.Blood<n>C.Bones<n>D.Digestive tract[SEP]C
Which of these is made from cacao seeds?<n>A.marzipan<n>B.soy sauce<n>C.chocolate<n>D.anchovies[SEP]C
Which of the following charts is used in advanced manufacturing to record results data for a preproduction process?<n>A.R chart<n>B.Run chart<n>C.X-bar chart<n>D.Pareto chart[SEP]B
A first-grade teacher is planning activities to introduce students to nonstandard units of measurement. Which of the following activities will best meet the teacher's goal?<n>A.Asking students to stand in a line, from the shortest person to the tallest<n>B.Asking students to use pencils to measure the length of a desk<n>C.Asking students to determine how many one-liter bottles of water can fill a onegallon container<n>D.Asking students to use a measuring tape to measure the length of the classroom door[SEP]B
When scanning a drive for viruses, it is typically important to check files having which of the following extensions?<n>A..jpg<n>B..pdf<n>C..wav<n>D..exe[SEP]D
What term describes a word created by rearranging the letters of another word?<n>A.onomatopoeia<n>B.malapropism<n>C.anagram<n>D.antonym[SEP]C
What biological process replicates DNA?<n>A.molting<n>B.mitosis<n>C.diffusion<n>D.peristalsis[SEP]B
Louis Pasteur developed which vaccine?<n>A.polio<n>B.rabies<n>C.smallpox<n>D.anthrax[SEP]B
Which of these planets has no known moon?<n>A.Neptune<n>B.Mercury<n>C.Mars<n>D.Saturn[SEP]B
According to a Yale University study what smell is the most recognizable to American adults?<n>A.tuna<n>B.laundry<n>C.popcorn<n>D.coffee[SEP]D
According to the USDA which food group should you eat the most servings of per day?<n>A.vegetables<n>B.dairy<n>C.meats<n>D.breads[SEP]D
Which of these organs comes in A pair?<n>A.liver<n>B.kidney<n>C.stomach<n>D.gallbladder[SEP]B
Carmen spends her entire weekly income on two goods: X and Y. At her current consumption level of the two goods, the marginal utility of the last dollar spent on good X is 5 and the marginal utility of the last dollar she spent on good Y is 10. To maximize her utility, Carmen should<n>A.maintain her current consumption level of the two goods<n>B.buy fewer units of X and more units of Y<n>C.buy fewer units of Y and more units of X<n>D.buy fewer units of both X and Y[SEP]B
The British dish 'bangers and mash' is made up of sausage and what?<n>A.eggs<n>B.bacon<n>C.liver<n>D.potatoes[SEP]D
Where are fireworks first known to have been developed?<n>A.Italy<n>B.China<n>C.Great Britain<n>D.Greece[SEP]B
What is the name of the Swedish company that specializes in affordable furniture?<n>A.Gambro<n>B.Electrolux<n>C.Saab<n>D.IKEA[SEP]D
A committee of middle school teachers is meeting to begin the process of finding a software program to improve students' drafting skills. Which of the following steps should the committee take first in the process?<n>A.Downloading a trial version of the most popular software for evaluation<n>B.Conducting a survey to determine the importance of drafting skills in the classroom<n>C.Defining the learning objectives they would like the software to meet<n>D.Deciding what type of user interface would be most appropriate[SEP]C
Which of the following words cannot be decoded through knowledge of letter-sound relationships?<n>A.Flight<n>B.Said<n>C.Things<n>D.Lamp[SEP]B
In what country are police officers referred to as 'bobbies'?<n>A.Israel<n>B.Greece<n>C.England<n>D.France[SEP]C
The ability to do which of the following is a characteristic of all living organisms?<n>A.Move from place to place<n>B.Detect and respond to changes in the environment<n>C.Produce sugars by photosynthesis<n>D.Produce heat to maintain a constant internal temperature[SEP]B
In 1924 the United States Congress passed a bill that significantly altered immigration patterns by<n>A.suspending further immigration from Latin America<n>B.making it illegal for employers to hire or recruit undocumented workers<n>C.promoting family unification, enabling close relatives of people already resident in the United States to be admitted<n>D.reducing immigration quotas sharply, leading to a dramatic decline in immigration[SEP]D
Astronomers have proposed that the solar system formed from a vast rotating cloud of gas and dust. This explanation is known as which of the following?<n>A.Kepler's laws<n>B.Big bang theory<n>C.Cosmic string theory<n>D.Nebular hypothesis[SEP]D
The term that best describes an artwork that incorporates theatrical elements such as body movement, audience participation, music, and projected images is<n>A.mimesis<n>B.installation art<n>C.performance art<n>D.digital collage[SEP]C
What substance was used for blood in the famous shower scene from the movie 'Psycho'?<n>A.tomato juice<n>B.red wine<n>C.chocolate syrup<n>D.ketchup[SEP]C
What is actor Antonio Banderas native language?<n>A.Spanish<n>B.Russian<n>C.German<n>D.French[SEP]A
A preschool teacher is teaching students to forward roll. Which of the following is a problem most characteristic of preschoolers' forward rolling?<n>A.Keeping the chin tucked<n>B.Keeping the knees and hips flexed<n>C.Losing the curl<n>D.Using the hands to cushion the head contact[SEP]C
John Rockefeller made his fortune in what industry?<n>A.automobile<n>B.oil<n>C.steel<n>D.railroad[SEP]B
What is the name of the South African political party that was headed by Nelson Mandela?<n>A.African National Congress<n>B.South African Democrats<n>C.Inkatha Freedom Party<n>D.Aryan National Assembly[SEP]A
A kindergarten teacher notices that a new student who is from a foreign country is being excluded from play by a majority of the other students. Which of the following activities is best to help the class become aware of the common interests they share with the new student?<n>A.Inviting a member of the new student's family to discuss the family's culture with the class<n>B.Creating a chart with the class that shows the many ways students in the class are similar<n>C.Using a globe to show the class which country the new student's family comes from<n>D.Asking the class to help the new student learn the classroom rules by having students role-play[SEP]B
How many periods are there in an ice hockey game?<n>A.One<n>B.Two<n>C.Three<n>D.Four[SEP]C
Which of the following parts of the Sun is easily visible only during a total solar eclipse?<n>A.Core<n>B.Photosphere<n>C.Sunspots<n>D.Corona[SEP]D
In what decade was the Hula-Hoop invented?<n>A.1890s<n>B.1920s<n>C.1950s<n>D.1970s[SEP]C
Which of the following sequences of events is consistent with the presence of a layer of sandstone in bedrock just above a layer of shale?<n>A.A volcano erupted, sending lava out over a layer of shale. The lava cooled and hardened into sandstone.<n>B.The water level of a large lake lowered. A beach then formed where previously there had been lake bottom.<n>C.One-celled organisms developed a colony on the seafloor. Shells made by these organisms accumulated and lithified, forming the sandstone.<n>D.Mud was deposited and lithified. Subsequent contact metamorphism resulted in localized recrystallization of the shale into sandstone.[SEP]B
In what US city can you find the Basketball Hall of Fame?<n>A.Canton Ohio<n>B.Cooperstown New York<n>C.Springfield Massachusetts<n>D.Lawrence Kansas[SEP]C
Which of the following concepts in Robert's Rules of Order requires that motions be dealt with in order of importance?<n>A.Order of business<n>B.Orders of the day<n>C.Order of precedence<n>D.Point of order[SEP]C
When it first appeared on the Internet amazoncom sold only what?<n>A.Books<n>B.Compact discs<n>C.Cars<n>D.Clothes[SEP]A
How many digits are in a standard Visa credit card number?<n>A.12<n>B.15<n>C.16<n>D.20[SEP]C
A passage Jane Eyre is as follows. This was all the account I got from Mrs. Fairfax of her employer and mine. There are people who seem to have no notion of sketching a character, or observing and describing salient points, either in persons or things: the good lady evidently belonged to this class; my queries puzzled, but did not draw her out. Mr. Rochester was Mr. Rochester in her eyes, a gentleman, a landed proprietor‚Äìnothing more: she inquired and searched no further, and evidently wondered at my wish to gain a more definite notion of his identity. The passage suggests that the speaker would describe the "account" mentioned in the first sentence as<n>A.enlightening<n>B.mystifying<n>C.deficient<n>D.erroneous[SEP]C
What is the birthstone for the month of January?<n>A.topaz<n>B.garnet<n>C.opal<n>D.diamond[SEP]B
Who kills Tony at the end of the film 'West Side Story'?<n>A.Riff<n>B.Chino<n>C.Bernardo<n>D.He kills himself[SEP]B
In what country did Magic Johnson play professional basketball during the 1999 season?<n>A.United States<n>B.Sweden<n>C.Israel<n>D.Turkey[SEP]B
According to the Mother Goose nursery rhyme which child is full of woe?<n>A.Monday's child<n>B.Wednesday's child<n>C.Thursday's child<n>D.Saturday's child[SEP]B
What is called a 'lorry' in Britain?<n>A.a toaster<n>B.a truck<n>C.a babysitter<n>D.an elevator[SEP]B
What newspaper do Lois Lane and Clark Kent work for?<n>A.The Bugle<n>B.The Daily Planet<n>C.The Metropolis Tribune<n>D.The New York Times[SEP]B
Which of the following should a computer user do to prevent screen-induced eyestrain?<n>A.Use eye drops regularly<n>B.Change choice of software programs<n>C.Limit the resolution on the monitor<n>D.Take periodic breaks to view natural lighting[SEP]D
What percent of the observable universe has received radio transmissions from Earth?<n>A.10^-24 %<n>B.10^-29 %<n>C.10^-34 %<n>D.10^-39 %[SEP]A
Where is Ghirardelli Square located?<n>A.Milan<n>B.Rome<n>C.Washington DC<n>D.San Francisco[SEP]D
A research report states that a special education program for children aged 3-5 under study increases their chances of success in future schooling. Therefore, implementing a similar education program for all children will improve them in the future opportunities for success in school education. Which of the following best illustrates the logical loopholes summarized above?<n>A.Children's cognitive abilities are constantly changing at the age of 3-5<n>B.Establishing such education and training programs on a national basis requires a special public expenditure<n>C.Many parents mistakenly believe that early formal education will occupy the time that children would have been able to better explore the world independently<n>D.Investigators are unaware that they include a large group of children who have previously received another education[SEP]A
The traitor is a traitor, so you are a traitor, so I am a patriot.The words of a patriot are the most valuable, so my words are good.Since my words are good, you are undoubtedly a traitor! Which of the following makes the same logical mistake as above?<n>A.Literature and art are not worthy of attention. Modernization must relies on science and technology, so science and technology are worthy of our attention. But literature and art are not science and technology.<n>B.Non-university can also become an outstanding talent. Gorky, Edison, Faraday, Franklin, etc. have not attended college, but they have all become outstanding talents.<n>C.The earth is a sphere, which can be proved from the fact that when we stand at a height and watch the sailing boat in the sea, we always see the mast first and then the hull. The reason for this is because the earth is a sphere.<n>D.I saw them coming out of this chemical plant several times before I realized that this young man who was eager to help patients was originally a worker in this chemical plant.[SEP]C
The tobacco industry has a lot of money, and it is expected to continue to do so. Last year, the total amount of tobacco sold by American tobacco farmers increased significantly, but the number of smokers in the country continued to decline. If the following are true, they can be the reason for the above phenomenon, except:<n>A.More women start smoking this year than men who have quit.<n>B.People who continue to smoke consume more tobacco than in previous years.<n>C.The number of people who started smoking grass or taking snuff this year is more than the number who have given up smoking.<n>D.More cigarettes produced in the U.S. are exported to other countries this year than last year.[SEP]A
Which of the following is most characteristic of gesture drawing?<n>A.An outline<n>B.Action and movement<n>C.Gradual shading<n>D.Carefully observed details[SEP]B
What type of meat is on a traditional Reuben sandwich?<n>A.turkey<n>B.bologna<n>C.corned beef<n>D.pepperoni[SEP]C
Which of the following is the best source of objective information about a prospective employer that is publicly traded?<n>A.Annual reports<n>B.Press releases<n>C.Newspaper articles<n>D.10-K filings with the SEC[SEP]D
What children's TV character is known as 'Da Niao' in China?<n>A.Barney<n>B.Big Bird<n>C.Mickey Mouse<n>D.Tinky Winky[SEP]B
On Valentine's Day 2000 NASA's NEAR spacecraft began a yearlong orbit of what asteroid?<n>A.Eros<n>B.Cupid<n>C.Aphrodite<n>D.Venus[SEP]A
The gasoline tank in a car holds 15 gallons when full. If there are 7 gallons of gasoline in the tank, how many gallons of gasoline are needed to fill the tank? Which of the following is most appropriate to use to correctly answer the question shown?<n>A.Multiplication<n>B.Subtraction<n>C.Estimation<n>D.Division[SEP]B
What cartoon character traveled in a time machine with Mr Peabody?<n>A.Rocky<n>B.Jonny Quest<n>C.Underdog<n>D.Sherman[SEP]D
Which of these is a type of a artwork consisting of pieces of wood inlaid in geometric patterns?<n>A.marquetry<n>B.parquetry<n>C.harquetry<n>D.sharquetry[SEP]B
What term describes someone who does not believe in the existence of God?<n>A.hedonist<n>B.deist<n>C.agnostic<n>D.atheist[SEP]D
What animated character has a crush on the Little Red Haired Girl?<n>A.Richie Rich<n>B.Charlie Brown<n>C.Bugs Bunny<n>D.Jonny Quest[SEP]B
Which of these dishes is made from pig intestines?<n>A.haggis<n>B.chitlins<n>C.grits<n>D.chop suey[SEP]B
Water's high heat capacity allows it to<n>A.change density significantly as its temperature changes<n>B.gain and lose large amounts of heat without significantly changing the temperature of the water<n>C.conduct sound efficiently without significant loss of velocity as the sound waves travel long distances<n>D.cause the ocean's surface temperature to fluctuate rapidly as the seasons change[SEP]B
Which of the following is the government regulator for all securities firms operating in the United States?<n>A.Federal Trade Commission<n>B.Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation<n>C.Federal Reserve Board<n>D.Financial Industry Regulatory Authority[SEP]D
Which of the following elements is a metal?<n>A.S<n>B.Se<n>C.I<n>D.Ga[SEP]D
How many ribs are there in the human body?<n>A.18<n>B.24<n>C.30<n>D.42[SEP]B
Which of these snakes is poisonous?<n>A.anaconda<n>B.boa constrictor<n>C.copperhead<n>D.python[SEP]C
What's unique about a skeleton key?<n>A.It opens many locks<n>B.It's made of bone<n>C.It's extremely old<n>D.It hangs in a closet[SEP]A
What color is a ruby?<n>A.red<n>B.black<n>C.yellow<n>D.blue[SEP]A
In the 1960s 'Batman' TV series who was not a guest villain?<n>A.The Minstrel<n>B.The Archer<n>C.The Bookworm<n>D.The Squeegee Guy[SEP]D
Which of these is commonly used to treat allergies?<n>A.antimatter<n>B.anticoagulants<n>C.antiseptics<n>D.antihistamines[SEP]D
How many ships did Columbus set sail with on his initial voyage to "the New World"?<n>A.Two<n>B.Three<n>C.Five<n>D.Ten[SEP]B
What does the acronym 'REM' stand for?<n>A.random energy module<n>B.rapid eye movement<n>C.red entertainment machine<n>D.really energetic music[SEP]B
Where did the Exxon Valdez run aground in March of 1989?<n>A.Monterey Bay<n>B.Prince William Sound<n>C.Cape Cod<n>D.Gulf of Mexico[SEP]B
What is the name of the baby who appears in cartoons and comic strips with Popeye the Sailor?<n>A.Pun'kin<n>B.Lamikins<n>C.Suga'baby<n>D.Swee'pea[SEP]D
A geographer beginning a study of the cultural landscape within a specific region would most likely benefit from which of the following activities?<n>A.Describing and mapping the building types on a plat map<n>B.Determining how many cars travel along the highway system<n>C.Establishing the percentage of adults with a college education<n>D.Graphing and analyzing economic data for the past century[SEP]A
Fragile works of sculpture can be displayed most securely by placing the works<n>A.in glass-paneled cases<n>B.on a series of pedestals<n>C.on wall-mounted shelves with sturdier works around them<n>D.in shadow boxes with signs that read "Do Not Touch"[SEP]A
In the Jimmy Buffet song 'Margaritaville' what is the singer searching for?<n>A.a lime<n>B.a shaker of salt<n>C.his car keys<n>D.the bartender[SEP]B
Which of the following actions by the Federal Reserve System would be most likely to increase consumer spending?<n>A.Increasing the discount rate to member banks<n>B.Decreasing the discount rate to member banks<n>C.Selling large amounts of government securities<n>D.Keeping reserve requirements of member banks constant[SEP]B
Which one of these is NOT a mineral?<n>A.Quartz<n>B.Lithium<n>C.Diamond<n>D.Calcite[SEP]B
According to the title of a popular children's TV show what color is Bear's big house?<n>A.red<n>B.green<n>C.purple<n>D.blue[SEP]D
Which of these rocks will float In water?<n>A.granite<n>B.limestone<n>C.shale<n>D.pumice[SEP]D
Who is the twin sister of 'Dear Abby' columnist Abigail VanBuren?<n>A.Martha Stewart<n>B.Dr Ruth Westheimer<n>C.Ann Landers<n>D.Miss Manners[SEP]C
Which of the following would be provided in the marketing segment of a business plan?<n>A.How the products and services will be priced<n>B.The organizational structure of the business<n>C.Any factors that could affect employee retention<n>D.The details of the budget plan[SEP]A
From the very beginning, I wrote to explain my own life to myself, and I invited any readers who chose to make the journey with me to join me on the high wire. I would work without a net and without the noise of the crowd to disturb me. The view from on high is dizzying, instructive. I do not record the world exactly as it comes to me but transform it by making it pass through a prism of fabulous stories I have collected on the way. I gather stories the way a lepidopterist hoards his chloroformed specimens of rare moths, or Costa Rican beetles. Stories are like vessels I use to interpret the world to myself. ----------Pat Conroy Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?<n>A.The author provides several explanations for taking a certain course of action.<n>B.The author uses analogies to explain his experience of a particular action.<n>C.The author makes a comparison between his own experiences and that of others in his profession.<n>D.The author chronicles the various phases of his work in a particular discipline.[SEP]B
What is the normal playback speed of a 12'' long-playing record?<n>A.12 1/2 rpm<n>B.33 1/3 rpm<n>C.45 rpm<n>D.100 rpm[SEP]B
During what war did Francis Scott Key write the words to 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?<n>A.American Revolution<n>B.War of 1812<n>C.Civil War<n>D.World War I[SEP]B
What are the names of Donald Duck's three nephews?<n>A.Quick Quack Quock<n>B.Alvin Simon Theodore<n>C.Robbie Chip Ernie<n>D.Huey Dewey Louie[SEP]D
What company makes Oreo cookies?<n>A.General Mills<n>B.Nabisco<n>C.Keebler<n>D.Kraft[SEP]B
A student is conducting a research project and has learned of a website that may have useful information. The domain extension for the site is .org. Which of the following assumptions about the website is correct?<n>A.All of the information on the site is current.<n>B.The site has been evaluated for bias.<n>C.The site might belong to a nonprofit agency.<n>D.The author of the site is well respected in his or her field.[SEP]C
To make an international telephone call from within the US what are the first numbers you should dial?<n>A.11<n>B.101<n>C.888<n>D.911[SEP]B
The 'Arkansas toothpick' is better known by what name?<n>A.Scottie Pippen<n>B.spare rib<n>C.pinkie finger<n>D.Bowie knife[SEP]D
What colors are the two circles in the MasterCard logo?<n>A.pink and orange<n>B.blue and green<n>C.black and white<n>D.red and yellow[SEP]D
Which of the following was a significant reason for the electoral success of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal coalition during the 1930s?<n>A.A major shift of African American voters from the Republican to the Democratic Party<n>B.A major shift of urban voters in Northern states from the Republican to the Democratic Party<n>C.A focus on a bipartisan approach to major social and economic legislation<n>D.A focus on mobilizing young voters[SEP]A
What is the name of the mountain where the mythological Greek gods live?<n>A.Jupiter<n>B.Olympus<n>C.Vesuvius<n>D.Valhalla[SEP]B
The first sound recording to be made and reproduced was a recitation of what nursery rhyme?<n>A.Humpty Dumpty'<n>B.Mary Had a Little Lamb'<n>C.Jack Be Nimble'<n>D.Home Sweet Home'[SEP]B
Which actress played a pointy-eared Vulcan in the movie 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'?<n>A.Whoopi Goldberg<n>B.Jennifer Grey<n>C.Kirstie Alley<n>D.Helen Hunt[SEP]D
Which of the following is most likely to result from a collision between a continental lithospheric plate and an oceanic lithospheric plate?<n>A.A chain of coastal volcanic mountains<n>B.A magnetic reversal<n>C.A mid-oceanic ridge<n>D.A transform fault[SEP]A
The process of drilling holes in the skull is called what?<n>A.bifurcation<n>B.trepanation<n>C.aeronomy<n>D.skullduggery[SEP]B
Who is the creator of the comic strip 'The Far Side'?<n>A.Jim Davis<n>B.Gary Larson<n>C.Garry Trudeau<n>D.Charles Schulz[SEP]B
Which of these is not a type of chili pepper?<n>A.habanero<n>B.cheyenne<n>C.jalapero<n>D.guajillo[SEP]B
In the definition of a public good, the term "nonrival" means that<n>A.one person's use of the public good does not reduce the amount available to others<n>B.the public good is produced by the government without any competition<n>C.the public good is produced at zero marginal cost<n>D.the public good is mostly consumed by free riders[SEP]A
Which of these foods is poisonous to dogs?<n>A.peanut butter<n>B.bananas<n>C.chocolate<n>D.olives[SEP]C
What type of substance is 'terra-cotta'?<n>A.metal<n>B.ceramic<n>C.wood<n>D.glass[SEP]B
What disease causes a buildup of fluid pressure in the eyeball and damages the optic nerve at the back of the eye?<n>A.astigmatism<n>B.cataract<n>C.glaucoma<n>D.retinitis[SEP]C
What article of clothing best describes a 'pashmina'?<n>A.shoes<n>B.pants<n>C.scarf<n>D.underwear[SEP]C
Who was the first American in space?<n>A.John Glenn<n>B.Buzz Aldrin<n>C.Alan Shepard<n>D.Neil Armstrong[SEP]C
Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson have both recorded duets with which former Beatle?<n>A.Paul McCartney<n>B.John Lennon<n>C.George Harrison<n>D.Ringo Starr[SEP]A
In which layer of Earth is the geomagnetic field generated?<n>A.Outer core<n>B.Crust<n>C.Mantle<n>D.Inner core[SEP]A
Which of these is not one of Aesop's fables?<n>A.The Dog and the Squirrel'<n>B.The Hare and the Tortoise'<n>C.The Eagle and the Beetle'<n>D.The Ox and the Frogs'[SEP]A
An accounts payable entry appears in the<n>A.asset section of the balance sheet<n>B.liability section of the balance sheet<n>C.cost of goods sold section of the income statement<n>D.operating expense section of the income statement[SEP]B
What is a balalaika?<n>A.musical instrument<n>B.Russian peasant<n>C.type of hat<n>D.breed of shark[SEP]A
From what language does the term 'RSVP' originate?<n>A.Russian<n>B.Italian<n>C.Portuguese<n>D.French[SEP]D
Which of the following is a true statement about the flow of energy in an ecosystem?<n>A.Smaller organisms need less energy per gram of body weight than do larger organisms.<n>B.Energy transfer between organisms normally involves conservation of heat energy.<n>C.Energy flow between trophic levels is inefficient.<n>D.Chemical energy is converted into radiant energy, which is then converted into chemical energy at the next trophic level.[SEP]C
The Federal Reserve implements an expansionary policy by doing which of the following?<n>A.Buying Treasury bonds in the open market<n>B.Raising the federal funds rate<n>C.Raising the discount rate<n>D.Raising the required reserve ratio[SEP]A
Determining how a product can be useful, identifying the target price, finding a place to sell the product, and deciding how to promote it best exemplifies using<n>A.market research<n>B.positioning<n>C.marketing mix<n>D.segmenting[SEP]C
In golf what is one stroke overpar called?<n>A.eagle<n>B.bogey<n>C.dormy<n>D.birdie[SEP]B
What actress starred on 'Charlie's Angels' for the show's entire run?<n>A.Cheryl Ladd<n>B.Farrah Fawcett<n>C.Jaclyn Smith<n>D.Kate Jackson[SEP]C
If you are watching a Shavian play who is the author?<n>A.Shakespeare<n>B.Aeschylus<n>C.George Bernard Shaw<n>D.Anton Chekhov[SEP]C
In which of these sports do competitors use a 'funny car'?<n>A.supercross<n>B.dogsledding<n>C.gymnastics<n>D.drag racing[SEP]D
The TV show 'House of Style' airs on what network?<n>A.E<n>B.WB<n>C.MTV<n>D.Home Shopping Network[SEP]C
By what nickname is the Federal National Mortgage Association known?<n>A.Morty<n>B.FEMA<n>C.Freddie Mac<n>D.Fannie Mae[SEP]B
In computer terminology what does the acronym 'ISP' stand for?<n>A.Individual Site Privacy<n>B.Investment Stability Plan<n>C.Internal Security Position<n>D.Internet Service Provider[SEP]D
Which of these television series was not set in the United States?<n>A.Picket Fences'<n>B.M*A*S*H'<n>C.Northern Exposure'<n>D.The Paper Chase'[SEP]B
What day of the week is sometimes called 'hump day'?<n>A.Wednesday<n>B.Thursday<n>C.Friday<n>D.Saturday[SEP]A
Which of the following figures is a contemporary installation artist who uses image projection and videos?<n>A.Bill Viola<n>B.Betye Saar<n>C.Damien Hirst<n>D.Rachel Whiteread[SEP]A
Scientists believe that a worldwide catastrophic event occurred during the late Cretaceous period and that this event likely caused which of the following?<n>A.The movement of aquatic animals onto land<n>B.The sudden demise of the dinosaurs<n>C.The emergence of Homo sapiens on the grasslands of Africa<n>D.The first appearance of mammals[SEP]B
According to Article III, Section 1, of the United States Constitution, judges "shall hold their offices during good behavior..." A consequence of this clause is that:<n>A.Congress cannot remove federal judges from office<n>B.federal judges have political independence to fulfill their duties<n>C.the president has no influence over the composition of the Supreme Court<n>D.federal judges lack opportunity for advancement or promotion[SEP]B
How many cups of coffee were consumed in the United States in the past week (as of 2013)?<n>A.300 million cups per week<n>B.1 billion cups per week<n>C.3 billion cups per week<n>D.9 billion cups per week[SEP]C
In what city would you find people studying art and design at the Fashion Institute of Technology?<n>A.Paris<n>B.New York<n>C.Los Angeles<n>D.Melbourne[SEP]B
What is the traditional 20th wedding anniversary gift?<n>A.paper<n>B.leather<n>C.china<n>D.silver[SEP]C
Many employers rely on temporary workers to provide flexibility in times of fluctuating need. However, an important consideration in hiring temporary workers is that they<n>A.are often less experienced and less committed to the job than full-time employees<n>B.are limited to 30 days on the job before they must be offered a permanent position<n>C.must be offered health care and other benefits like regular full-time employees<n>D.are required to receive pay equal to that of regular full-time employees doing the same job[SEP]A
Someone would most likely contract salmonella poisoning from eating which of the following?<n>A.carrots<n>B.chicken<n>C.tofu<n>D.rice[SEP]B
Amps are a unit of measurement of what?<n>A.electric charge<n>B.electric current<n>C.electric field strength<n>D.electric potential[SEP]B
The maximum depth that plant roots can readily penetrate without encountering a restrictive soil layer is referred to as the<n>A.effective depth<n>B.depth to the subsoil<n>C.depth to a parent material<n>D.O horizon[SEP]A
How much more electrical energy will the United States need to generate if everyone drives electric cars?<n>A.2*10^19 J<n>B.2*10^21 J<n>C.2*10^23 J<n>D.2*10^25 J[SEP]A
Which of the following must be obtained by foreigners wishing to permanently reside in the US?<n>A.visa<n>B.bill of landing<n>C.driver's license<n>D.carte blanche[SEP]A
What is the largest moon in the Solar System?<n>A.Ganymede<n>B.The Earth's Moon<n>C.Pluto<n>D.Europa[SEP]A
Islam first spread to Indonesia through<n>A.military conquest by the Mughal empire<n>B.mass migrations of African Muslims across the Indian Ocean<n>C.Dutch colonization in the 18th century<n>D.increased commercial contacts with Indian and Arab merchants[SEP]D
Which of these is not a city in the state of New York?<n>A.Perskippity<n>B.Kerhonkson<n>C.Schenectady<n>D.Lackawanna[SEP]A
In the original 'Get Smart' TV series what is agent Maxwell Smart's code name?<n>A.Agent 86<n>B.Agent 99<n>C.Larrabee<n>D.The Chief[SEP]A
In horse racing what is the term for a wager on the 1st 2nd and 3rd place finishers in a specific race?<n>A.triple action<n>B.trifecta<n>C.exacta<n>D.triple crown[SEP]B
What principle explains why cold food warms up and hot food cools off when stored at room temperature?<n>A.entropy<n>B.chemical equilibrium<n>C.momentum<n>D.relativity[SEP]A
How much does our highway gas mileage decrease in a heavy rain?<n>A.About 0.1%<n>B.About 2%<n>C.About 10%<n>D.About 50%[SEP]C
What quantity of oxygen, O_2 , contains very nearly the same number of molecules as 36.0 grams of water, H_2O ?<n>A.64.0 grams<n>B.32.0 grams<n>C.16.0 grams<n>D.8.0 grams[SEP]A
The loss of water in the form of vapor from plants is referred to as the<n>A.transpiration<n>B.respiration<n>C.oxidation<n>D.condensation[SEP]A
In a holistic evaluation of student essays, evaluations are made on the basis of the<n>A.number and variety of errors made by each student<n>B.average sentence length and the complexity demonstrated in each essay<n>C.ability of each student to communicate in a variety of discourse modes<n>D.overall quality of each student's essay in relation to the topic[SEP]D
Which of the following scenarios does not include a producer?<n>A.Direct selling<n>B.Reverse channels<n>C.Indirect channels<n>D.Dual distribution[SEP]B
In soccer which player is allowed to use his or her hands in the field of play?<n>A.midfielder<n>B.center<n>C.sweeper<n>D.goalkeeper[SEP]D
As of 1999 which state has the most Girl Scouts?<n>A.California<n>B.Illinois<n>C.New York<n>D.Pennsylvania[SEP]D
In the 1992 animated film 'Aladdin' what device does the hero use to travel from place to place?<n>A.talking car<n>B.winged horse<n>C.magic carpet<n>D.hot air balloon[SEP]C
Which one of these World War II leaders was not at the Yalta Conference?<n>A.Stalin<n>B.Mussolini<n>C.Churchill<n>D.Roosevelt[SEP]B
What is the technical term for the offspring of a female donkey and a male horse?<n>A.burro<n>B.dorse<n>C.hinny<n>D.honker[SEP]C
The atmospheric concentration of which of the following gases is most likely to be directly affected by widespread deforestation?<n>A.Carbon dioxide<n>B.Ozone<n>C.Nitrous oxide<n>D.Argon[SEP]A
Which of the following words does not appear in the Lewis Carroll poem 'Jabberwocky'?<n>A.brillig<n>B.bandersnatch<n>C.wabe<n>D.grelp[SEP]D
What is the final word of the Pledge of Allegiance?<n>A.America<n>B.stands<n>C.indivisible<n>D.all[SEP]D
Which of the following is a sports award?<n>A.Oscar<n>B.Emmy<n>C.Nobel<n>D.Espy[SEP]D
What term is used to describe a group of fish?<n>A.Knot<n>B.Drape<n>C.School<n>D.Gaggle[SEP]C
Assume that the marginal propensity to consume increased from 0.75 in year 1 to 0.80 in year 2. Based on this information, which of the following is a correct conclusion?<n>A.In year 1, a $100 billion increase in government spending would have increased real output by a maximum of $75 billion.<n>B.From year 1 to year 2, the spending multiplier increased from 4 to 5.<n>C.A given change in government spending would have had a more powerful effect in year 1 than in year 2.<n>D.The marginal propensity to save increased from year 1 to year 2.[SEP]B
At the equator how fast is the earth's surface turning?<n>A.about 100 miles per hour<n>B.about 500 miles per hour<n>C.about 1000 miles per hour<n>D.about 2000 miles per hour[SEP]C
Which of the following components is present in both pneumatic and hydraulic systems?<n>A.Exhaust<n>B.Reservoir<n>C.Compressor<n>D.Control value[SEP]D
The primary purpose of antitrust laws is to<n>A.help businesses that are in financial trouble<n>B.encourage business investment<n>C.prevent business behavior that hampers competition<n>D.establish trust between government and businesses[SEP]C
How many pairs of chromosomes are in the genome of a typical person?<n>A.1<n>B.23<n>C.88<n>D.7921[SEP]B
What was the acronym for the first computer, made back in 1946?<n>A.ENIAC<n>B.CASD<n>C.CNAC<n>D.CSREN[SEP]A
When a gas turns into a liquid, the process is called<n>A.condensation<n>B.evaporation<n>C.deposition<n>D.sublimation[SEP]A
Which of the following types of stress dominates at divergent boundaries?<n>A.Compressional<n>B.Left-lateral shear<n>C.Right-lateral shear<n>D.Tensional[SEP]D
Which of the following terms refers to pottery that has not been bisque fired?<n>A.Raku<n>B.Greenware<n>C.Terracotta<n>D.Stoneware[SEP]B
In what year did the Great Depression begin?<n>A.1884<n>B.1929<n>C.1953<n>D.1975[SEP]B
Cheddar cheese got its name from a village in what country?<n>A.England<n>B.France<n>C.Switzerland<n>D.Denmark[SEP]A
Who is the mythological Roman goddess of flowers?<n>A.Diana<n>B.Echo<n>C.Flora<n>D.Niobe[SEP]C
According to legend if you give someone the 'evil eye' what are you doing?<n>A.cursing them<n>B.blessing a child<n>C.counting money<n>D.passing time[SEP]A
Which of these rivers flows"through France?<n>A.Volga<n>B.Seine<n>C.Mekong<n>D.Allegheny[SEP]B
What condition is caused by malfunctioning sebaceous glands?<n>A.bad breath<n>B.shingles<n>C.acne<n>D.carpal tunnel syndrome[SEP]C
What was the name of Huey Lewis band?<n>A.The News<n>B.The Attractions<n>C.The Silver Bullet Band<n>D.Louie and Dewey[SEP]A
What high school does the gang from the 'Archie' comic strip attend?<n>A.Ridgemont High<n>B.Riverdale High<n>C.Rumson High<n>D.Riker's Island High[SEP]B
Cheese is a necessary ingredient in which of these dishes?<n>A.sushi<n>B.french fries<n>C.veal parmigiano<n>D.chicken pot pie[SEP]C
What city's airport uses the code ORD?<n>A.Chicago<n>B.Orlando<n>C.New York City<n>D.Portland[SEP]A
Which of the following digital camera settings can be used to keep colors accurate under a variety of light conditions?<n>A.White balance<n>B.Aperture<n>C.ISO speed<n>D.Shutter speed[SEP]A
At what speed will a sedan flip over when it slides sideways into a curb?<n>A.10 mph<n>B.20 mph<n>C.40 mph<n>D.80 mpg[SEP]B
The intention of making traditional, saleable art objects was abandoned by<n>A.Impressionists<n>B.Pop artists<n>C.Abstract Expressionists<n>D.Conceptual artists[SEP]D
Which of these popular games relies on bluffing?<n>A.Outburst<n>B.Balderdash<n>C.Pictionary<n>D.Scattergories[SEP]B
What sport is featured in the 1996 movie 'Kingpin'?<n>A.wrestling<n>B.golf<n>C.chess<n>D.bowling[SEP]D
Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?<n>A.Tearing up a piece of paper<n>B.Melting ice<n>C.Mixing vinegar with baking soda<n>D.Filling a balloon with air[SEP]C
Soil structure refers to which of the following?<n>A.Arrangement of soil particles<n>B.Proportion of sand, silt, and clay<n>C.Organic composition<n>D.Profile depth[SEP]A
At the border of two countries there is a port where fishermen work. The fishermen do not speak the same language, so they communicate using one that has been invented by them for the purpose of trade. The scenario above most accurately describes which of the following types of language?<n>A.A dialect<n>B.A creole<n>C.A pidgin<n>D.A regionalism[SEP]C
With what would you use a"wah-wah pedal?<n>A.bicycle<n>B.stock car<n>C.electric guitar<n>D.baby[SEP]C
Who is the career hit leader among players never elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame?<n>A.Steve Garvey<n>B.Jim Rice<n>C.Pete Rose<n>D.Ken Griffey Jr[SEP]C
Which of these is not one of the official languages of the United Nations?<n>A.Japanese<n>B.English<n>C.Russian<n>D.Spanish[SEP]A
What people ruled the Andes Mountains until they were conquered by the Spanish in 1532?<n>A.Pueblo<n>B.Aztec<n>C.Inca<n>D.Apache[SEP]C
Which of these organizations is not part of the US government?<n>A.NAACP<n>B.NASA<n>C.CIA<n>D.FBI[SEP]A
Which of these men has never been a head coach in the NFL?<n>A.Dick Vermeil<n>B.Bill Parcells<n>C.Chuck Noll<n>D.Pat Riley[SEP]D
Which of these is not a style of shoe?<n>A.gingham<n>B.brogan<n>C.espadrille<n>D.docksider[SEP]A
Which of these words means 'yes'-in French?<n>A.qui<n>B.oui<n>C.ja<n>D.okey-dokey[SEP]B
Which of these sounds is commonly associated with owls?<n>A.chirp<n>B.bark<n>C.growl<n>D.hoot[SEP]D
What do the initials 'E E' in poet E E Cummings' name stand for?<n>A.Edward Estlin<n>B.Edmund Earl<n>C.Ernest Eakins<n>D.Eugene Evan[SEP]A
The true length of a block of wood is 1.010 cm. Three measurements of this block produced the following values: 1.4 cm, 1.2 cm, and 0.9 cm. Which of the following statements is true concerning these measurements?<n>A.They are precise and accurate.<n>B.They are precise but not accurate.<n>C.They are accurate but not precise.<n>D.They are neither precise nor accurate.[SEP]D
What is the medical term for a doctor's identification of a disease?<n>A.Hypnosis<n>B.Prognosis<n>C.Trichinosis<n>D.Diagnosis[SEP]D
Gerry Adams is the president of what organization?<n>A.Greenpeace<n>B.NASCAR<n>C.Sinn Fein<n>D.PLO[SEP]C
What was the birth name of civil rights leader Malcolm?<n>A.Michael Brown<n>B.Malcolm Little<n>C.Malcolm Lincoln<n>D.Michael Lloyd[SEP]B
Which of the following dental topics is developmentally appropriate for toddlers?<n>A.Growth of permanent teeth<n>B.Correct use of incisors while eating<n>C.Correct toothbrushing technique<n>D.Evolution of the human tooth[SEP]C
What topic does Spin magazine primarily cover?<n>A.politics<n>B.washing machines<n>C.books<n>D.music[SEP]D
What is the name of Raggedy Ann's doll brother?<n>A.Red<n>B.Freckles<n>C.Randy<n>D.Andy[SEP]D
Which of the following tools is LEAST likely to be used in the process of creating a wood sculpture?<n>A.A rasp<n>B.A gouge<n>C.A lathe<n>D.An extruder[SEP]D
What exercise apparatus is used during a 'Spinning' class?<n>A.stationary bicycle<n>B.treadmill<n>C.rowing machine<n>D.barbells[SEP]A
In the 1976 remake of the classic film 'KingKong' what New York landmark does the giant ape climb?<n>A.Statue of Liberty<n>B.Empire State Building<n>C.World Trade Center<n>D.Chrysler Building[SEP]C
Which of these items is useful for removing ink stains?<n>A.baking soda<n>B.nail polish<n>C.hair spray<n>D.butter[SEP]C
How much angular momentum did Hurricane Florence have when it hit land?<n>A.L = 10^16 kg * m^2 / s<n>B.L = 10^19 kg * m^2 / s<n>C.L = 10^22 kg * m^2 / s<n>D.L = 10^25 kg * m^2 / s[SEP]B
Which of the following responsibilities of a human resources manager would have the most negative impact on a company if performed incorrectly?<n>A.Recruiting and hiring new employees<n>B.Providing professional development opportunities for employees<n>C.Ensuring company compliance with laws and regulations<n>D.Filing employee compensation and benefits forms[SEP]C
A car-manufacturing factory is considering a new site for its next plant. Which of the following would community planners be most concerned with before allowing the plant to be built?<n>A.The amount of materials stored in the plant<n>B.The hours of operations of the new plant<n>C.The effect the plant will have on the environment<n>D.The work environment for the employees at the plant[SEP]C
What team has won the most World Series?<n>A.Chicago Cubs<n>B.Los Angeles Dodgers<n>C.New York Yankees<n>D.San Francisco Giants[SEP]C
What is the name of the Newtonian law that states 'An object in Motion tends to stay in motion'?<n>A.Law of Inertia<n>B.Law of Thermodynamics<n>C.Law of Relativity<n>D.Law of Gravitation[SEP]A
Who was the WNBA's Most Valuable Player of 1999?<n>A.Rebecca Lobo<n>B.Sheryl Swoopes<n>C.Lisa Leslie<n>D.Yolanda Griffith[SEP]D
Ada Lovelace is credited with being the first person to have made what?<n>A.a computer program<n>B.a souffle<n>C.a brassiere<n>D.a mystery novel[SEP]A
Which of the following is true of a profitmaximizing firm in the short run?<n>A.The firm will shut down to minimize losses if product price falls below average total cost.<n>B.The firm will shut down if marginal revenue equals marginal cost but exceeds average variable cost.<n>C.The firm will continue to produce as long as total revenue exceeds total variable cost, even if it incurs loss.<n>D.The firm will continue to produce as long as average variable cost is less than average fixed cost.[SEP]C
From 1971 to 1997 the Democratic Republic of Congo was known as what?<n>A.Zaire<n>B.Angola<n>C.Rhodesia<n>D.Belgian Congo[SEP]A
What is New Mexico's nickname?<n>A.The Desert State'<n>B.Gateway to Paradise'<n>C.Land of Enchantment'<n>D.The Garden State'[SEP]C
A kindergarten teacher sets up a literacy center with an activity that asks students to match pictures of objects with pictures of letters to correctly indicate the beginning sound. Which of the following is the teacher trying to develop in students through the center?<n>A.Phonics<n>B.Vocabulary<n>C.Letter recognition<n>D.Phonemic awareness[SEP]D
Which of the following is the best description of a consumer checking account?<n>A.An asset for the consumer and a liability for the bank<n>B.A liability for the consumer and an asset for the bank<n>C.An asset for both the consumer and the bank<n>D.A liability for both the consumer and the bank[SEP]A
What was the name of the first nuclear-powered submarine?<n>A.Nautilus<n>B.Neptune<n>C.Nordenfelt III<n>D.Nicholas[SEP]A
What is Andromeda?<n>A.The nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way<n>B.A bacteria that can cause death<n>C.An array of radio telescopes<n>D.An element of the Periodic Table[SEP]A
Which of these is not one of superhero Captain Marvel's abilities?<n>A.the power of Apollo<n>B.the strength of Hercules<n>C.the courage of Achilles<n>D.the wisdom of Solomon[SEP]A
Which of these animals is a rodent?<n>A.Bat<n>B.Wolverine<n>C.Beaver<n>D.Koala[SEP]C
Which two planets are most similar in size diameter wise?<n>A.Mars and Mercury<n>B.Venus and Earth<n>C.Uranus and Neptune<n>D.Jupiter and Saturn[SEP]B
Which of these stores is not owned by Gap Inc?<n>A.Gap<n>B.Banana Republic<n>C.Old Navy<n>D.J Crew[SEP]D
What is the largest city in Pennsylvania?<n>A.Philadelphia<n>B.Stewartsville<n>C.Harrisburg<n>D.Pittsburgh[SEP]A
A prekindergarten teacher uses a basket of red and yellow apples to reinforce concepts during a mathematics lesson. Which of the following tasks is best targeted at teaching students to compare quantities?<n>A.Having students count all the apples in the basket<n>B.Having students put one apple in the middle of the place mat on their desks<n>C.Having students make a Venn diagram for the color of the apples<n>D.Having students determine whether the numbers of red and yellow apples are equal[SEP]D
