Read this excerpt. Which two factors can cause people to have trouble keeping their brain in sync? A) personality type B) lack of sleep C) level of stress D) lack of food E) level of fitness

Which of the following sentences from the text best supports the opinion that sleep paralysis is nothing to worry about? A) Scientists know that supernatural creatures have nothing to do with sleep paralysis because they can create such episodes in ...

Cortes hears about the myth of the god’s return. Cortes battles Spanish troops sent to arrest him. Cortes learns about the many riches of the Aztecs. Cortes orders his men to seize Montezuma.

Based on this excerpt, which two of these statements describe Bill Gladden’s flight across the English Channel to Normandy? A) Gladden was an experienced pilot, but he did not have the correct training to fly the glider. B) Gladden flew ...

Based on this excerpt, which two of these statements describe Bill Gladden’s flight across the English Channel to Normandy? A) Gladden was an experienced pilot, but he did not have the correct training to fly the glider. B) Gladden flew to ...

Put these events in order from first to last. 1. China became known as the Republic of China. 2. The Forbidden City became a museum. 3. The last emperor from the Qing Dynasty was defeated. 4. The Forbidden City was awarded ...

In this excerpt, Ron Smith describes bread and soup as the “best meal” he’s ever had. This reveals his A) excitement to try new types of cuisine. B) refinement and good manners. C) gratitude for being rescued. D) preference for fancy ...

Read this excerpt. What is the purpose of the second sentence? A) It answers a question that is asked in the first sentence. B) It presents an argument that opposes a claim made in the first sentence. C) It gives ...

In this excerpt, Ron Smith describes bread and soup as the “best meal” he’s ever had. This reveals his A) excitement to try new types of cuisine. B) refinement and good manners. C) gratitude for being rescued. D) preference for fancy ...

What was the effect of RCA’s campaign to discredit Farnsworth? A It drove Farnsworth to abandon his research. B It delayed the introduction of television to the public. C It forced Farnsworth to give away his patents for free. D ...

Which number line shows the correct placement of 20%, 1/3, and 2/3? 0 1/3 2/3 20% 1 0 1/3 2/3 20% 0 20% 1/3 2/3 0 1/3 2/3 ...

What was the effect of RCA’s campaign to discredit Farnsworth? A) It drove Farnsworth to abandon his research. B) It delayed the introduction of television to the public. C) It forced Farnsworth to give away his patents for free. D) ...

Which sale gives the greatest percent discount? It depends on the original price. Original price reduced by 30%. Take 25% off the original price. On sale at 60% of the original price.

What is the main idea of this selection? A) Buildings in the ancient world were designed to survive earthquakes. B) Emperors believed they were given the right to rule on behalf of the gods. C) An ancient city remains an ...

Based on this excerpt, which statement about self-employed construction managers is correct? A They own their own businesses. B They can build houses, but not schools. C They cannot become certified. D They must rent construction equipment.

Based on this excerpt, which statement about self-employed construction managers is correct? A They own their own businesses. B They can build houses, but not schools. C They cannot become certified. D They must rent construction equipment.

What distinguished Farnsworth’s TV system from those of his competitors? A) His system was all electronic and did not use any mechanical parts. B) His system was capable of capturing color images. C) His system scanned images vertically rather than ...

Imagine you are a construction manager, and your project has an unexpected delay. If you are a good construction manager, you will A) send your workers home to save money. B) increase the budget to make more money. C) have ...

What is the main idea of this selection? A) Buildings in the ancient world were designed to survive earthquakes. B) Emperors believed they were given the right to rule on behalf of the gods. C) An ancient city remains an ...

Imagine you are a construction manager, and your project has an unexpected delay. If you are a good construction manager, you will A send your workers home to save money. B increase the budget to make more money. C have a ...

What is the main idea of this selection? A) Buildings in the ancient world were designed to survive earthquakes. B) Emperors believed they were given the right to rule on behalf of the gods. C) An ancient city remains an ...

Imagine you are a construction manager, and your project has an unexpected delay. If you are a good construction manager, you will A) send your workers home to save money. B) increase the budget to make more money. C) have ...

Why did Farnsworth turn down RCA’s offer to buy his TV patents? A He wanted $10,000 more than RCA was willing to pay. B His wife, Elma, didn’t want him to work for a giant company. C He was convinced ...

Whatever its origins may be, laughter seems to be a uniquely human trait. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle asserted that laughter — not speech, conscious thought, culture, or opposable thumbs, which give us the ability to grasp objects — is ...

What is the main idea of this selection? A) Buildings in the ancient world were designed to survive earthquakes. B) Emperors believed they were given the right to rule on behalf of the gods. C) An ancient city remains an ...

Which two statements about Queen Victoria are correct? A She reigned for 63 years. B She became queen when she was 18 years old. C Her reign is the longest in British history. D She was Princess of Saxe-Coburg and ...

What do these two excerpts suggest about Victoria’s attitude toward her role as monarch? A She realized the gravity of her position and strove to fulfill her duties to the best of her abilities. B She resented the fact that ...

Why is it ironic that so few people know the name of the person who invented TV? A) Farnsworth was a genius who wanted to become wealthy as a result of his innovative work. B) Farnsworth held over 300 patents ...

What do these two excerpts suggest about Victoria’s attitude toward her role as monarch? A She realized the gravity of her position and strove to fulfill her duties to the best of her abilities. B She resented the fact that ...