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Based on this excerpt, Wendy’s success in her career supports the statement that

Based on this excerpt, Wendy’s success in her career supports the statement that A where you grow up will limit your career options. B when you acquire a paying job you should keep it. C which subject you like least will hinder your…

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The talking Mickey in “Steamboat Willie” was an instant success when it opened in 1928. However it might not have been successful if

The talking Mickey in “Steamboat Willie” was an instant success when it opened in 1928. However it might not have been successful if A fellow animators Wilfred Jackson and Johnny Cannon hadn’t left Disney to work for Universal. B…

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After Chloe and Zoey stormed into Queasy Cheesy, Zoey said

After Chloe and Zoey stormed into Queasy Cheesy, Zoey said —. A. she had an incriminating photo of André B. MacKenzie had been suspended for cheating on a test C. six dogs had escaped from their cages at Fuzzy Friends D. the Bad Boyz tour…

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What did Nikki notice about the first online photo of her and André?

What did Nikki notice about the first online photo of her and André? A. MacKenzie was laughing in the background. B. She didn’t own the flowered blouse she was wearing. C. André had taken the selfie. D. The sign she was holding had been…

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The table shows the number of condo sales per month for a new building. Select all the equations that could represent the number of sales.

The table shows the number of condo sales per month for a new building. Select all the equations that could represent the number of sales. A. y – 12 = -3(x – 1) B. y + 6 = -3(x + 3) C. y – 12 = 3(x – 1) D. y – 2 = -3(x – 9) E. y – 3 =…

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Isobel is pulling water up from an old-fashioned well. She lifts the bucket of water at a rate of 4 ft/s, and after 1 s, the bucket is 1 ft below the top of the well. What is the equation, in slope-intercept form, of the line, where y represents the height, in feet, of the bucket relative to the top of the well after x seconds? y = x + .

Isobel is pulling water up from an old-fashioned well. She lifts the bucket of water at a rate of 4 ft/s, and after 1 s, the bucket is 1 ft below the top of the well. What is the equation, in slope-intercept form, of the line, where y…

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How does paragraph 10 relate to paragraph 12?

How does paragraph 10 relate to paragraph 12? A. Paragraph 12 shows that Gavi loves the animals he met in paragraph 10. B. Paragraph 12 shows how Gavi will solve the animal problem introduced in paragraph 10. C. Paragraph 12 explains why…

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Isobel is pulling water up from an old-fashioned well. She lifts the bucket of water at a rate of 4 ft/s, and after 1 s, the bucket is 1 ft below the top of the well. What is the equation in point-slope form of the line, where y represents the height, in feet, of the bucket relative to the top of the well after x seconds? y + _ = _ (x + ___)

Isobel is pulling water up from an old-fashioned well. She lifts the bucket of water at a rate of 4 ft/s, and after 1 s, the bucket is 1 ft below the top of the well. What is the equation in point-slope form of the line, where y…

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In paragraph 2, the word “marvel” shows that Gavi –

In paragraph 2, the word “marvel” shows that Gavi – A. sees rain. B. is magical. C. thinks hard. D. feels amazed.

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Which line from the text shows that Gavi is a thoughtful person?

Which line from the text shows that Gavi is a thoughtful person? A. “He didn’t mind the fuss and extra clothes, even though the rain was warm.” B. “The dog licked Gavi’s face, which had remained dry until that moment thanks to the…

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What is a theme of the story?

What is a theme of the story? A. It is always good to be prepared. B. Animals can help people with their problems. C. Children should listen to the adults in their life. D. You should not believe everything that people tell you.

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Karel has gotten really into board games lately. Karel wants to build a checkerboard so that he can play board games with the other dogs. Write a program that has Karel paint a checkerboard. You can assume that the world will always have 8 rows and 8 columns. HINT: Rather than typing out every single move and paint command, think about how you can break this problem down into smaller problems that are repeated. What functions could you write that would make this problem easier to solve? Note: Be sure to include comments for all functions that you use or create.

Karel has gotten really into board games lately. Karel wants to build a checkerboard so that he can play board games with the other dogs. Write a program that has Karel paint a checkerboard. You can assume that the world will always have…

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Write a program that has Karel move along the first street and change all the red squares to blue, and all of the blue squares to red. The world will always be 10 avenues wide. Make sure your program works on each world! Note: Be sure to include comments for all functions that you use or create.

Karel is starting a painting company! Karel’s first job is to fix all the paint on the fences in Karel’s neighborhood. All of the red paint should actually be blue, and all of the blue paint should actually be red. Write a program that…

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Why is Duncombe’s book so important to understanding women pirates?

Why is Duncombe’s book so important to understanding women pirates? A) It is the first to use interviews with former pirates. B) It has won more awards than other books about pirates. C) It prepares the reader to become a historian. D) It…

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Why is Duncombe’s book so important to understanding women pirates?

Why is Duncombe’s book so important to understanding women pirates? A It is the first to use interviews with former pirates. B It has won more awards than other books about pirates. C It prepares the reader to become a historian. D It…

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This text is mainly about the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon and the

This text is mainly about the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon and the A vegetable plants growing on the space station. B telescopes scientists use to study the universe. C idea of traveling to other galaxies in the universe. D ways space…

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Based on this excerpt, Disney and Iwerks had a tough time getting their new business off the ground mostly due to

Based on this excerpt, Disney and Iwerks had a tough time getting their new business off the ground mostly due to A the Leatherworkers Union strikes. B their young ages. C their lack of effort. D the popularity of newsletters.

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The talking Mickey in “Steamboat Willie” was an instant success when it opened in 1928. However it might not have been successful if

The talking Mickey in “Steamboat Willie” was an instant success when it opened in 1928. However it might not have been successful if A Hollywood theater owners hadn’t allowed musicians to play along with earlier silent films. B the Colony…

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Choose the sentence in this paragraph that best explains why Disney felt so drawn to animation

Choose the sentence in this paragraph that best explains why Disney felt so drawn to animation. Disney could draw but had yet to learn how to work a camera or master any other aspect of developing animation, so he studied the process and…

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How do these two excerpts from the text work together?

How do these two excerpts from the text work together? A Both explain the public demands for more animated films. B Both list reasons why the film industry struggled to make money. C Both highlight the loyalty between Disney and Iwerks. D…

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Disney’s first Mickey Mouse cartoon, titled “Plane Crazy,” was about a mouse that

Disney’s first Mickey Mouse cartoon, titled “Plane Crazy,” was about a mouse that A) flew a plane around the world. B) built a plane to impress a lady mouse. C) survive a plane crash on a desert island. D) invented a plane that could…

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The author included this information in the text to

The author included this information in the text to A emphasize the importance of quality sound production in film. B highlight the limitations Disney faced when making his films. C explain Disney’s fascination with animation. D point out…

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This text focuses on Walt Disney’s early life and success. Which line from the text best states Disney’s primary goal during this part of his life?

This text focuses on Walt Disney’s early life and success. Which line from the text best states Disney’s primary goal during this part of his life? A “All he could say, over and over, was that he’d never work for anyone again as long as…

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Which one of the following shows a benefit of using neuropeptides to control crop pests?

Which one of the following shows a benefit of using neuropeptides to control crop pests? A They genetically modify corn so the plant is resistant to insects. B They destroy insect larvae in an early stage of their development. C They…

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1. remain unaffected when insulted 2. imperilment caused by risky behavior 3. a brief spell of yearning 4. a charitable donor 5. a shocking case of fraud 6. the stimulus to move forward with the project 7. her antipathic response to the homeless man 8. hail the benefits of drinking water 9. the intimidating scowl on his face 10. not practicable during the winter months 11. respond with a confrontational voice 12. exemplar of good manners 13. staged a painstaking re-creation of a famous battle 14. relapse to a pattern of self-destructive behavior 15. rescued dozens of people from the blazing inferno Choose the word or form of the word that is nearly the same in meaning as the bold word. Use a dictionary if needed. Write that word on the line

Choose the word or form of the word that is nearly the same in meaning as the bold word. Use a dictionary if needed. Write that word on the line. 1. remain unaffected when insulted 2. imperilment caused by risky behavior 3. a brief spell…

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1. remain unaffected when insulted 2. imperilment caused by risky behavior 3. a brief spell of yearning 4. a charitable donor 5. a shocking case of fraud 6. the stimulus to move forward with the project 7. her antipathic response to the homeless man 8. hail the benefits of drinking water 9. the intimidating scowl on his face 10. not practicable during the winter months 11. respond with a confrontational voice 12. exemplar of good manners 13. staged a painstaking re-creation of a famous battle 14. relapse to a pattern of self-destructive behavior 15. rescued dozens of people from the blazing inferno Choose the word or form of the word that is nearly the same in meaning as the bolded word. Use a dictionary. Write that word on the line.

Choose the word or form of the word that is nearly the same in meaning as the bolded word. Use a dictionary. Write that word on the line. 1. remain unaffected when insulted 2. imperilment caused by risky behavior 3. a brief spell of…

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1. remain unaffected when insulted 2. imperilment caused by risky behavior 3. a brief spell of yearning 4. a charitable donor 5. a shocking case of fraud 6. the stimulus to move forward with the project 7. her antipathic response to the homeless man 8. hail the benefits of drinking water 9. the intimidating scowl on his face 10. not practicable during the winter months 11. respond with a confrontational voice 12. exemplar of good manners 13. staged a painstaking recreation of a famous battle 14. relapse to a pattern of self-destructive behavior 15. rescued dozens of people from the blazing inferno

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Name of element – mass # Ex. Potassium – 40 This would be an atom of potassium with a mass number of 40 19 protons (because the atomic # is always 19 for potassium) 21 neutrons (40-19 = 21) Mass #Symbol Ex. 40K Note: Nuclear notation can also include the atomic # below the mass #, but this isn’t essential since the identity of the element allows you to determine the atomic #. Mass #Symbol Atomic #

Name of element – mass # Ex. Potassium – 40 This would be an atom of potassium with a mass number of 40 19 protons (because the atomic # is always 19 for potassium) 21 neutrons (40-19 = 21) Mass #Symbol Ex. 40K Note: Nuclear notation can…

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This image shows swimmers in deep water. Based on their positions above the water, it is most likely that they are

This image shows swimmers in deep water. Based on their positions above the water, it is most likely that they are A acting as “flyers” during a team routine. B using their legs to do the “egg beater kick.” C getting ready to jump off a…

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Synchronized swimmers wear brightly colored swimsuits. What is the most likely reason for this?

Synchronized swimmers wear brightly colored swimsuits. What is the most likely reason for this? A) Judges of this sport prefer bright colors and give higher scores for them. B) The bright colors are easy to see when the swimmer is under…

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How much practice time do swimmers spend on land compared to their time in the water?

The teams that compete in this sport at the Olympic Games practice more than other Olympic athletes. Most of these swimmers practice six days a week, for at least eight hours each day. Surprisingly, about one-quarter of their practice…

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What sport do the teams that compete in this sport at the Olympic Games practice more than other Olympic athletes?

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Based on what you read, a person who competes in synchronized swimming must be able to

Based on what you read, a person who competes in synchronized swimming must be able to A swim faster than anyone else in the pool. B teach children how to swim. C hold his or her breath for long periods of time. D swim farther than other…

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The author begins and ends this selection by asking you to imagine you are watching synchronized swimming. Why?

The author begins and ends this selection by asking you to imagine you are watching synchronized swimming. Why? A to help you visualize the sport B to encourage you to participate in the sport C to suggest to you that the sport is…

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The author begins and ends this selection by asking you to imagine you are watching synchronized swimming. Why?

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This selection is mainly

This selection is mainly A) an explanation of how a water sport is performed. B) a description of serious water sport injuries. C) a report on the health benefits of a water sport. D) an argument against the value of a water sport.

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What is the average flying squirrel’s gliding speed compared to Adrian Nicholas’s speed when he jumps from a plane? What part of a flying squirrel helps it glide compared to the webbing on Adrian Nicholas’s wingsuit? What is the size of a flying squirrel compared to the size of Adrian Nicholas’s parachute? What is the way Adrian Nicholas carries a parachute compared to the way a squirrel carries nuts?

average flying squirrel’s gliding speed to Adrian Nicholas’s speed when he jumps from a plane. part of a flying squirrel that helps it glide to the webbing on Adrian Nicholas’s wingsuit. size of a flying squirrel to the size of Adrian…

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How should Rahne respond to her parents?

Rahne wants to move to another state to attend college. However, Rahne’s parents want her to stay at home and take classes at a local community college. How should Rahne respond to her parents? Rahne should inform her parents that…

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Kevin is concerned about applying for college. He knows it can be expensive and that his family won’t be able to help out financially. He wants to reduce his stress about paying for college. Which of the following would help the most?

Kevin is concerned about applying for college. He knows it can be expensive and that his family won’t be able to help out financially. He wants to reduce his stress about paying for college. Which of the following would help the most? O…

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