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What is one reason why Mr. Brayton decided to stay at Dr. Druring’s house during his visit to San Francisco? A The Castle Hotel was infested with dangerous snakes while Dr. Druring’s home was safe. B Mr. Brayton had expensive taste and…
Read more →Based upon the following excerpt, the word “malignant” most closely means A) placid. B) reassuring. C) droll. D) menacing.
Read more →the author creates a mood of A resentment. B quietude. C bedlam. D serenity.
Read more →Why is it not surprising that Mr. Brayton is convinced that there is a serpent beneath his bed? A. Mr. Brayton is an expert in reptiles but prefers to observe snakes from a distance. B. He knows that some of Dr. Druring’s snakes have…
Read more →Read these excerpts from the selection. In which two ways do they work together? A The first uses foreshadowing to describe the snake’s eyes. B The second shows how the human imagination can easily augment reality. C The first uses a…
Read more →The first uses foreshadowing describe the snake’s eyes. The second shows how the human imagination can easily augment reality. The first uses a metaphor to describe the snake’s eyes. Both excerpts show how people often have a fear of…
Read more →What is the “insupportable thought!” that unsettles Mr. Brayton? A) that Dr. Druring housed him in the least accommodating room of his mansion B) that Dr. Druring may be plotting to kill him C) that he should have followed his initial…
Read more →What is the significance of the room pictured in this photograph? A It is where Mr. Brayton first met Dr. During. B It is part of Dr. During’s mansion, and is where he studied reptiles. C It is the place where Mr. Brayton was attacked by…
Read more →What is the significance of the room pictured in this photograph? A It is where Mr. Brayton first met Dr. Druring. B It is part of Dr. Druring’s mansion, and is where he studied reptiles. C It is the place where Mr. Brayton was attacked…
Read more →What is the main idea of this selection? A. Snakes are dangerous creatures that should not be kept by inexperienced pet owners. B. A man is extremely frightened by the monster hiding beneath the bed in his hotel room. C. An imaginative…
Read more →Based on information given in the selection, a text that is annotated has what feature? A headings that divide topics into groupings or divisions B notes that explain unfamiliar terms or concepts to readers C articles that are arranged in…
Read more →How is the person shown in this image connected to Tarbell’s work? A. Her popular series of this former French Emperor helped McClure’s Magazine double its circulation. B. Her interview with this publisher of the “Chautauquan” led to her…
Read more →McClure’s goal for the magazine was “to deal with important social, economic, and political questions, to present the new and great inventions and discoveries, to give the best in literature,” and to become “a power in the land–a power…
Read more →How do these two excerpts from the selection work together? A Both argue that while Tarbell’s biographical essays were popular, they were often confusing or incomplete. B Both describe series Tarbell wrote that caused “McClure’s”…
Read more →As the Industrial Revolution advanced, the staff at “McClure’s” decided to present the history of the Standard Oil company for what purpose? A to describe to readers the benefits of capitalism B to illustrate the strengths of government…
Read more →Put these events from Tarbell’s life in the correct order from first to last. She graduated from Allegheny and became a teacher at a private school. She returned home and took a job as an annotator at a journal called the “Chautauquan.”…
Read more →The declaration of war changed the face of “McClure’s.” “McClure’s” provided balanced coverage and in-depth analysis. By July, the United States had defeated Spain. But the war’s effects on
Read more →A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two things that may not appear to have anything in common but are alike in a specific way. Choose the one sentence in this excerpt that uses a metaphor. 1. The cause…
Read more →As the United States entered the 1900s, what were the two dividing effects of the Industrial Revolution? A. Goods and services became cheaper just as urban populations began to increase quickly. B. Millions of people moved away from…
Read more →These two excerpts from the text illustrate A Tarbell’s sense of balanced reporting by pointing out both the positives and negatives of Standard Oil. B the fallout Standard Oil experienced when it was proven that its product was…
Read more →Tarbell’s sense of balanced reporting by pointing out both the positives and negatives of Standard Oil. the fallout Standard Oil experienced when it was proven that its product was substandard. the complicated legal procedures businesses…
Read more →What is the central idea of this selection? A Tarbell’s experience with oil fields made her the perfect person to bring legal action against Standard Oil. B Tarbell’s work with newspapers and magazines helped with the formation of labor…
Read more →What is the central idea of this selection? A) Tarbell’s experience with oil fields made her the perfect person to bring legal action against Standard Oil. B) Tarbell’s work with newspapers and magazines helped with the formation of labor…
Read more →Based on this excerpt, some scientists believe that the “mirror test” is an indication of a child’s A ability to coordinate eye and hand movement. B concept of themselves as separate from others. C ability to focus their eyes to reach for…
Read more →Based on this excerpt, some scientists believe that the “mirror test” is an indication of a child’s A ability to coordinate eye and hand movement. B concept of themselves as separate from others. C ability to focus their eyes to reach for…
Read more →The author explains that to develop memories, children need to learn to tell stories. Based on what you have read, these stories could be described as A biographies. B traditional literature. C personal narratives. D historical fiction.
Read more →The author explains that to develop memories, children need to learn to tell stories. Based on what you have read, these stories could be described as A biographies. B traditional literature. C personal narratives. D historical fiction.
Read more →The account of Emily’s “crib-talk” is evidence that A early memories are only stored for a week or so. B young children have a functional memory system. C 80-year-olds are unable to recall childhood events. D fearful memories are not…
Read more →Adult amnesia is a memory gap that often results from an illness or injury. Based on this selection, how does childhood amnesia differ? A) Young children must first develop the ability to create memories. B) Illnesses do not affect…
Read more →Which of the following expresses the central idea of this selection? A The ability to create lasting memories happens gradually in young children. B Young children can recreate memories from their childhood with pictures. C Brain…
Read more →Even if Matt could choose Rudy, he would not. Which two of these details show why? A) Lead dogs need more energy than Skeena has. B) Rudy acts like she will attack Skeena. C) Matt wants Skeena to be his lead dog. D) Puppies like Rudy have…
Read more →Which sentence describes this type of story? A. It is made up but could happen in real life. B. It is about make-believe people who have a mystery to solve. C. It is make-believe because the events could not happen. D. It is a true story…
Read more →Which sentence describes this type of story? A) It is made up but it could happen in real life. B) It is about make-believe people who have a mystery to solve. C) It is make-believe because the events could not happen. D) It is a true…
Read more →While Matt is feeding Kyuk he takes a quick look at Skeena’s house. What happens next? A He finds Rudy and Skeena tangled up in the chains. B He runs into the house and calls Dr. Saritaka. C He sees Skeena’s broken chain on the ground. D…
Read more →While Matt is feeding Kyuk he takes a quick look at Skeena’s house. What happens next? A He finds Rudy and Skeena tangled up in the chains. B He runs into the house and calls Dr. Saritaka. C He sees Skeena’s broken chain on the ground. D…
Read more →While Matt is feeding Kyuk he takes a quick look at Skeena’s house. What happens next? A He finds Rudy and Skeena tangled up in the chains. B He runs into the house and calls Dr. Saritaka. C He sees Skeena’s broken chain on the ground. D…
Read more →While Matt is feeding Kyuk he takes a quick look at Skeena’s house. What happens next? A He finds Rudy and Skeena tangled up in the chains. B He runs into the house and calls Dr. Saritaka. C He sees Skeena’s broken chain on the ground. D…
Read more →While Matt is feeding Kyuk he takes a quick look at Skeena’s house. What happens next? A He finds Rudy and Skeena tangled up in the chains. B He runs into the house and calls Dr. Saritaka. C He sees Skeena’s broken chain on the ground. D…
Read more →Read this part from the story. What does this show about how Matt feels? A He is worried that Skeena might not survive. B He is angry that Uncle Stan left him with the dogs. C He is afraid Uncle Stan will be mad at him. D He is sad that…
Read more →This story is mainly about Matt and the A) weekend he dog-sits for his uncle. B) veterinarian who lives right next door. C) deer that woke up the dogs one night. D) half-mile he had do carry his pet.
Read more →According to the selection, which two of the following statements about a career as a materials scientist are true? A People with this occupation typically work outdoors collecting air and soil samples. B People with this occupation use…
Read more →Based on the career descriptions in this selection, it is most likely that the person in this image is A a physicist. B an astronomer. C an environmental specialist. D a chemist.
Read more →Which career is best for a person who likes science but does not want to work in an office or laboratory all the time? A) physicist B) materials scientist C) environmental specialist D) chemist
Read more →The distribution of launch distances is best described as ___. So, the ___ are both appropriate measures of center. Answer options: 1. approximately symmetric; mean and median 2. skewed to the right; mean and median 3. skewed to the left;…
Read more →The distribution of pH levels of the water samples is best described as _______________. So, the mean ________________ an appropriate measure of center. Answer options: 1. uniform; is 2. peak; is 3. skewed; is 4. symmetrical; is not
Read more →The distribution of pH levels of the water samples is best described as ______. So, the mean ______ an appropriate measure of center. Answer options: 1. normal; is 2. skewed; is not 3. uniform; is 4. skewed; is
Read more →The distribution of movie ratings is best described as So, the is a more appropriate measure of variation than the
Read more →The distribution of backpack sizes is best described as __________. So, the __________ is a more appropriate measure of variation than the __________. Answer options: 1. uniform, mean, median 2. symmetric, mean, mode 3. skewed, median,…
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