Read this excerpt. Which two statements are correct about Frampton’s conversation with Mrs. Sappleton? A Mrs. Sappleton worried about the coming storm. B Mrs. Sappleton talked about hunting. C Mrs. Sappleton wondered if she should take a trip. D Frampton explained ...

How have telescopes been designed to enable scientists to detect these different wavelengths? ○ Telescopes have been made with materials to block out specific wavelengths. ○ Telescopes have been made with more mirrors to collect more wavelengths. ○ Special telescopes ...

Which two of the following explain the importance of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel to the Ramesses? A It provided appreciation for the chief wife. B It protected the family during battles. C It was a testament to the ...

At the very top of the temple facade are the remains of a frieze that originally included 22 seated baboons facing forward–that is, toward the east. For the ancient Egyptians, these animals were symbols of the rising sun because, in ...

Based on this part of the text about the Great Temple, the statues with a double crown represent A the rising sun B western Egypt. C northern Egypt. D the three gods.

What is the measure of the missing angle? A) 52° B) 73° C) 37° D) 111°

The author describes “overwhelming evidence that race has only social, not biological, meaning.” Select the one sentence from this excerpt that most strongly supports this statement. A) “[b]ad policing practices, a flawed justice system, unscrupulous consumer credit practices, poor or ...

What was the motivation behind Bacon’s Rebellion? A) Nathaniel Bacon wanted the freedom to practice his own religion. B) Nathaniel Bacon strongly opposed Virginia’s harsh treatment of Native Americans. C) Nathaniel Bacon demanded the right to vote despite not being a landowner. D) Nathaniel ...

What might be some of the director’s motives: social, commercial, and political? Use the table to record your inferences and evidence. 1. Social 2. Commercial 3. Political

“A passionate attachment of one Nation for another produces a variety of evils. Sympathy for the favorite Nation, facilitating the illusion of an imaginary common interest, in cases where no real common interest exists, and infusing into one the enmities ...

Find the value of x. The value of x is: A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4

Which inner celestial object would have more gravitational pull based on its mass? Moon Mars Earth Venus Mercury

Why did African Americans celebrate Johnson’s victory over Jeffries? A Previous champions had refused to take on African American fighters. B Prizefighting was seen as the ultimate test of male physical superiority. C His victory struck a blow to the prevailing notion of ...

Why was the bout between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries anticipated as “The Fight of the Century”? A. Due to racial attitudes of the time it was seen as a battle for the nation’s soul. B. Jack Johnson was the first African ...

From first to last, what are the steps leading to the growth in popularity of mountain biking? The U.S. Army tests mountain bikes. John Finley Scott rides a homemade mountain bike on trails in Oregon. Gary Fisher begins building, riding, and ...

60 ÷ 4 = 4 60 60 ÷ 4 20

Put these events in the order in which they happened in this selection, starting with the first. 1. The Sheriff announces a shooting contest. 2. Robin argues with men in Sherwood Forest. 3. Robin hides in Sherwood Forest for one year.

Put these events in the order in which they happened in this selection, starting with the first. The Sheriff announces a shooting contest. Robin argues with men in Sherwood Forest. Robin hides in Sherwood Forest for one year. The Sheriff ...

Tina converts £624 into euros (€). How many of these tables can she buy with this money in Slovenia? The average monthly salary in a country is the average amount of money that someone in that country earns every month. ...

The scale on a map is 1 : 200 000. A section of railway line measures 3.5 cm on the map. How long is the actual section of railway line in kilometres? 1. 7 km 2. 0.7 km 3. 70 ...

Angelo Barovier’s creation of clear glass led to which two inventions? A the phonograph B the telephone C the telescope D the microscope E the cello

In this excerpt from the selection, the word “root” most closely means A underground. B fundamental. C extreme. D future.

In 1978 Gilbert Baker designed a flag for the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade. Why did this flag become a symbol for the LGBTQ rights movement? A Its colors represent the LGBTQ community’s many identities. B Baker set a world ...

President Eisenhower signed an order that made it illegal for non-heterosexuals to work for the U.S. government. An unexpected result of this was A a public apology by President Eisenhower. B the impeachment of the president for discrimination. C the ...

In this excerpt, the author uses descriptive language A) to demonstrate that nature can be experienced only in remote locations. B) to criticize Jeremy’s friends for not taking care of their neighborhood. C) to highlight the need of roughing it ...

Why did Jeremy use Grapevine as the logo for his athletic designs? A He wanted to please the homeless men at the gym who loved “I Heard it Through the Grapevine.” B He heard a band playing “I Heard it ...

Which of the following explains why some energy sources are renewable? A. Renewable energy sources exist in a fixed amount and cannot be easily replaced. B. Renewable energy sources can be replenished naturally, at or near the rate of consumption.

Heat losses through transmission are the same as those generated through: A. convection B. condensation C. insulation D. conduction

Nya has a cup of hot tea that she lets cool down for several minutes. What effect does cooling have on the tea? A. Its particles have less kinetic energy. B. Its particles have more kinetic energy. C. Its specific ...

The nurse is working in the emergency room when a client arrives with severe burns of the left arm, hands, face, and neck. which action should receive priority? A. starting an IV? B. Applying oxygen C. Obtaining blood gas D. ...

Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources.

This selection is mainly about A) why many large ports have closed in recent years. B) different types of explosives and how they work. C) major international harbors and the goods they trade. D) how to travel quickly and easily ...

This selection is mainly about A why many large ports have closed in recent years. B different types of explosives and how they work. C major international harbors and the goods they trade. D how to travel quickly and easily ...

Bobby Charlton and Bobby Moore were important players for England in the 1966 World Cup. Why caused England to face extra pressure during this tournament? A This was the World Cup’s first tournament and everyone was nervous. B This was ...

In this part of the text, what is the purpose of the second sentence? A It describes why the third sentence is incorrect. B It asks a question that is answered by the last sentence. C It asks a question ...

This part of the text helps the reader visualize the A) fans’ reactions to different players. B) different plays and moves in the game. C) coach’s feelings during the game. D) different rules the players need to follow.

What are the microbes called that are needed to make this recipe a success? A) starch B) yeast C) enzymes D) bacteria

What is the main idea of this selection? A) Though some microbes can make people ill, many are quite helpful to humans. B) Scientists have recently discovered microbes in and on the human body. C) Microbes benefit people and the ...

What is the main idea of this selection? A) Though some microbes can make people ill, many are quite helpful to humans. B) Scientists have recently discovered microbes in and on the human body. C) Microbes benefit people and the ...

The author describes “The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass” as an “immediate sensation” in this excerpt to show A how this publication impacted the public. B what laws prevented enslaved people from reading books. C why this publication was illegal to ...

Which sentence from the selection supports the claim that Amelia Bloomer was persistent? A Writing became a way for Amelia to explore her thoughts and share them with the world. B Despite the times in which she lived, Amelia created spaces to ...

In this selection, the author explains that Frederick Douglas was determined to learn how to read. Which two challenges threatened his ability to do so? A Enslaved people worked in areas where books were not accessible. B Enslaved people would get in ...

The bloomer trend was meant to liberate women from the “tyranny of fashion.” But not all of the trend’s effects were positive. Choose the sentence that explains why. In textile factories in Lowell, Massachusetts, managers gave a banquet for women ...

In this selection, the author states that Frederick Douglas influenced government policy. Which policy changed because of Douglas’s direct involvement? A Enslaved people’s ability to fight during war. B Enslaved people’s right to read literature. C Enslaved women’s right to ...

Which of the following quotes from this selection states the central idea? A. July 1848: Frederick and Amelia attend the Seneca Falls Convention. B. On topics ranging from temperance to suffrage to clothing reform, Amelia had something to say. C. ...

What is the meaning of seaweed aquaculture as it is used in paragraph 6? A. the interactions among organisms in seaweed forests B. the intentional cultivation of seaweed in ocean gardens C. the harvesting of wild seaweed from marine environments

Which of the following is one way that meiosis is different from mitosis? In meiosis an exact copy of the cell is created, in mitosis, there is variation in cells. Meiosis produces 46 chromosomes, and mitosis produces 23 chromosomes. In ...

Based on information in the table on page 2, what does the “pharmaceutical industry” mentioned in paragraph 6 most likely do? A. trains doctors and nurses at hospitals B. grows seaweed in gardens called “pharms” C. provides clean, safe water ...

What is the likely reason that the author includes possible downsides of seaweed farming in the last paragraph? A. The author wants to discourage people from planting seaweed gardens. B. The author is restating the main points discussed in the ...

The purpose of the selection is to A create an interest in football for readers who are fans of physics. B interest readers in the science behind perfect passes in football. C convince fans that football is more than just an exciting game. D ...