Read this excerpt. Based on the text, which one of the following inferences can be drawn? A The monarch’s aposematic coloration and pattern make it toxic to predators. B Warning coloration and patterns help protect both monarch butterflies and their ...

Based on the text, what changed for white monarch butterflies in the mid-1960s? A The population of white monarch butterflies on Oahu was no longer being recorded. B The white monarch butterfly population on Oahu had become extinct. C The ...

You are making sets of pens and pencils to sell. You want each set to contain the same combination of pens and pencils. You have 28 pens and 80 pencils, and you want to use them all. What is the ...

Which of the following statements conveys the central idea of this selection? A The relationship between bee pollination and butterfly migration is more important than ever before. B There is something about the island of Oahu that is beneficial to ...

You want to lay tile in a room of your house. The room is 12 feet by 8 feet. What is the side measure of the largest square tile that you can use to cover the whole floor so there ...

You want to use square tiles to cover the top of a table you’re making. The top is 30 inches by 18 inches. What is the side measure of the largest-sized square tile you can use to cover the tabletop ...

In describing Clay’s physical characteristics, the author asserts that Clay was tough to catch. What made him tough to catch? A Both his hands and feet were fast in the ring. B He stood close to Liston and fired punch ...

You are making bouquets to sell. You have 60 roses, 84 daisies, and 24 lilies. Each bouquet will have the same number of each kind of flower. You want to use all of the flowers. What is the greatest number ...

How is Odilia similar to Odysseus? A Both are leaders of a group of travelers on a long, difficult journey. B Both are focused on reaching their destination as quickly as possible. C Both have left their homes in search ...

Choose the sentence in this excerpt that explains how the public’s image of Clay changed. The Liston fight would change much for Clay. While he had already been a media darling, his notoriety stemmed more from his antics than his ...

Describe how the plot of “Of Monsters and Mazes” reinterprets the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur to tell a new story. Use two details from each story in your response.

Stretched before us in every direction were miles of green. The morning sun grew hotter by the minute, so we stopped under the shade of a cluster of scraggly trees—then we heard a woman’s voice, sweet and soft, coming from ...

How does the message suggested in “Helmeted Hero” similar to the message in the story of Mulan? Think about what the characters accomplish and how they accomplish it. A. The author creates a parallel between Eric’s football team and the barbarians ...

Why was the craft shown in this image important during the time period of this selection? A A pile of quilts made a good hiding spot. B A quilt’s design could act as a map. C Runaway slaves traded quilts ...

“Do you hear that sweet singing coming from within?” A) The men stood entranced at the door of the cottage B) Circe smiled radiantly C) Impressed with Odysseus’ courage and cleverness D) What have you done?

Based on this excerpt, how is math involved with digital music? A. Recording programs used during the mixing process employ mathematical algorithms that can alter the pitch, volume, and tempo of a sound file. B. The sound waves produced by ...

How can using more than one microphone on a single instrument result in capturing less sound? A The positioning of a microphone has a greater effect on the sound captured than the number of signals recorded. B An instrument should ...

According to this selection, if you are setting up a recording session for a drummer, what are two of the most important considerations? A to determine the optimal microphone position for each type of drum B to place the drum ...

The Schneiders were different from many of the other safe house owners because they A prepared food for the runaways. B provided the runaways with a real bed. C wanted the runaways to sleep in the barn. D sent the runaways ...

Keep in mind that events and characters can be parallel even though they have differences. How is the basic plot line of the two stories the same? A It is important to ask for help when you are in a ...

What evidence does the author give that math is an important part of the digital recording of music? A When signals are amplified and sent through speakers, the speakers vibrate the air, causing sound waves. B Often, the songs you ...

How many solutions are there to this system of equations? One solution No solution Infinitely many solutions It cannot be determined without solving.

In this excerpt, the author uses a tone in the last sentence that could be described as A) sarcastic. B) condescending. C) frustrated. D) humorous.

Why was the arena only half full for the first Clay-Liston fight? A) People did not like Cassius Clay and were rooting for Liston. B) The tickets were so expensive that not many fans could afford to buy them. C) ...

The text states, “So trust and be amazed by your ears, because when it comes to the math of music, they know best.” Which sentence from the text supports this? A. Trained cellists trust their ears when playing difficult parts, ...