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Question 1

Which of the following statements correctly identifies the sequence of events in the reading?

Born to sharecropper parents, Bessie Coleman moved to France to take flight training and then returned to the United States as a stunt pilot.
Bessie Coleman’s parents were sharecroppers who sent her to
France as a child to become a pilot, after which she returned and opened a flight school.
After life as a sharecropper, Bessie Coleman raised money as a stunt pilot to attend flight school in France.
Bessie Coleman was a pilot, then a sharecropper, who lived in
France, where she was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of
Fame.

Answer 1

Born to sharecropper parents, Bessie Coleman moved to France to take flight training and then returned to the United States as a stunt pilot.

Question 2

Which of the following sources would be useful for gathering more information about Bessie Coleman?
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The National Museum of African American History and Culture
A documentary film on female pilots in World War I
A biography of the Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur
A compreensive history of sharecropping in eastern Texas

Answer 2

The national Museum of African-American history and culture

Question 3

Which of the following phrases from this infomercial contains instruction about how to use the advertised product?

Bringing you a brand-new piece of equipment for your home food
station
No longer worry about your firm, sweaty grip destroying your cheeses or your butters
Leaving your fingerprints in that hard stick of butter
Slip on our patented heat-deflecting mitten

Answer 3

Slip on our patented heat-deflecting mitten

Question 4

Which of the following options best describes the purpose of this infomercial?
……..
To explain how the Dairy McGrabs works
To persuade the audience to buy the Dairy McGrabs
To express frustration with common dairy food problems
To amuse the audience with entusiastic retoric

Answer 4

To persuade the audience to buy the Dairy McGrabs

Question 5

Which of the following options best describes how Thurman supports his argument?
By appealing to a shared sense of community and values
By assembling evidence and logical explanation
By addressing his audience at just the right moment
By evoking feelings of annoyance and relief

Answer 5

By evoking feelings of an annoyance and relief

Question 6

Which of the following supports the detail that the Farallon Islands are a natural home to many animals?
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Ocean currents
Abundant land
Human presence
Lush landscape

Answer 6

Ocean currents

Question 7

Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?
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The Farallon Islands are currently an agricultural resource for San
Francisco.
The ecosystem of the Farallon Islands has always been unstable.
The Faralion Islands are a dedicated sanctuary for western gulls.
Humans disrupted the ecosystem of the Farallon Islands and helped to restore it.

Answer 7

Humans disrupted the ecosystem of the Farallon Islands and helped to restore it.

Question 8

With which of the following organizations might the author of this article
most closely associate?
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A group that supports first-time novelists
A group that studies marine mammal behavior
A nature conservancy group
An educational special interest group

Answer 8

A nature conservancy group

Question 9

Which of the following is a credible source that the author might have consulted to help write the article?
A copy of a story published by the Fish and Wildlife Service.
originally written by a former refuge manager
A biography of President Theodore Roosevelt, with an emphasis on his passion for hunting
An 1890 cartographer’s notes on efforts to map Northern
California’s coastline
A nutritionist’s scholarly journal article on Gold Rush miners’ diets

Answer 9

A copy of a story published by the Fish and Wildlife Service.
originally written by a former refuge manager

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the word
“inadvertently” as used in the second paragraph?
Accidentally
Intentionally
Quickly
Approximately

Answer 10

Accidentally

Question 11

Which of the following pieces of evidence does the author use to speculate why the Farallon Islands are called “The Devil’s Teeth”?
In 1863, violence broke out on the islands during the Egg War.
They have always been called that by sailors who travel those waters.
Swimming from San Francisco to the islands is very risky.
The islands have sharks, choppy currents, and irregular coastline.

Answer 11

The islands have sharks, choppy currents, and irregular coastline.

Question 12

Which of the following sentences best summarizes the second paragraph
of the passage?
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The direction and cinematography are the key elements to creating the film’s tense, suspenseful tone.
Joy Taylor’s performance helps the audience feel more
sympathetic toward her character, Keisha.
Close-up shots are an important way to showcase a character’s
state of mind.
The film takes place mostly in the dark, which makes lighting and camera angles very important.

Answer 12

The direction and cinematography are the key elements to creating the film’s tense, suspenseful tone.

Question 13

Which of the following conclusions could a reader make from this passage?
Tom is able to protect Keisha from her stalker.
There is a big twist in the second half of the movie
The film has a sad ending.
Juliette Cho is a first-time director.

Answer 13

There is a big twist in the second half of the movie

Question 14

Which of the following information from the passage contains an opinion?
The plot of the movie is about a woman who has moved across country to escape her boyfriend
Starting Friday, the movie will be showing at the Main Street
Metroplex 12 and the Movie Palace 20.
Juliette Cho’s close-up shots make the viewer feel claustrophobic and frightened.
The movie, starring Joy Taylor and Kevin Highsmith, lasts a little longer than an hour and a half.

Answer 14

Juliette Cho’s close-up shots make the viewer feel claustrophobic and frightened.

Question 15

Which of the following sentences from the passage includes a fact?
“With a running time of 98 minutes, the pacing is quick and efificient…”
“The close-up shots feel claustrophobic like the perspective is
skewed.”
“You can see the toll this stalking experience has had on her in every twitch of her eye and clench of her jaw.”
“This is a tense thrill ride that will not disappoint fans of Joy Taylor
or this genre in general.”

Answer 15

“With a running time of 98 minutes, the pacing is quick and efificient…”

Question 16

In which of the following genres would Don’t Look Back Now most likely be classified?
Drama
Action-adventure
Romance
Suspense

Answer 16

Suspense

Question 17

Which of the following is the most likely source for most of the author’s statements in the passage?
The Online Writing Lob at Purdue University
The Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature
The writer’s own knowledge about writing
The writer’s local university library

Answer 17

The writer’s own knowledge about writing

Question 18

Based on the author’s support and evidence, which of the following is a valid evaluation of the paragraph?
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It is a scholarly work about the business of being a good writer.
it is part of a student essay on how poets develop their craft.
it is a logical argument, proving that it is impossible to write well.
It is an entertaining piece based on personal bias and opinion.

Answer 18

It is an entertaining piece based on personal bias and opinion.

Question 19

Based on evidence from the passage, which of the following is the most likely inference?
if we increased production of single-use plastic packaging, more plastic would be recycled.
Most of the plastic that has been produced has been recycled.
Plastic makes life convenient, but its use has so many cons that its use should be reduced.
The best thing about plastic is that it is recyclable, a renewable resource.

Answer 19

Plastic makes life convenient, but its use has so many cons that its use should be reduced.

Question 20

Which of the following pairs of examples from the passage best demonstrates why the use of plastic is a divisive topic?
1. Plastic is popular. 2. Plastic is used for packaging.
1. Plastic has advantages. 2. Plastic is difficult to recycle efficiently.
1. Plastic is in landfills. 2. Plastic is in the ocean.
1. Plastic is consumed by birds. 2. Plastic is entering.our food.

Answer 20

1. Plastic has advantages. 2. Plastic is difficult to recycle efficiently.

Question 21

You might think the largest animal on Earth is the blue whale, and you would be correct. Blue whales can reach a length of 98 ft long and can weigh as much as 198 tons. However, in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon, there is an organism currently covering an area of 3 square miles and estimated to weigh at least 7,500 tons
the Armillaria astoyoe fungus, also known as the honey mushroom or shoestring fungus. Though A, ostoyoe is found in other places, such as Michigan and Germany, only Oregon’s fungus has grown to such an enormous size. The humongous fungus is estimated to be anywhere from 2,000 to 8,000 years oid, and it continues to grow by 1 to 3 feet every year

Which of the following is the purpose of the passage?
To persuade
To inform
To entertain
To describe

Answer 21

To inform

Question 22

Which of the following best describes the theme of the report?
Humankind versus nature
Extraordinary natural phenomena
Nature as beauty
Hierarchy in nature

Answer 22

Extraordinary natural phenomena

Question 23

During the Great Emu War, which of the following events happened immediately after the conflict resumed in mid-November?
Military efforts became ineffective.
The Australian government launched the initial assault
Emus resorted to guerilla tactics.
The military withdrew

Answer 23

Emus resorted to guerilla tactics.

Question 24

Which of the following words is a synonym for “avian” in this passage?
Bird
Plane
Aerial
Flying

Answer 24

Bird

Question 25

Which of the following words from the passage indicates time sequence or the order of events? Once Because Maybe But

Answer 25

Once

Question 26

Which of the following sentences from the passage is evidence that supports the conclusion that Alice is afraid of the basement? All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks. Alice stared at the basement door, trying to gather enough confidence to open it and march down the stairs like she owned the place. The one time she had been down in the basement was after buying the house unseen. It was a calico cat, one who looked utterly unimpressed by her brave journey into the basement.

Answer 26

Alice stared at the basement door, trying to gather enough confidence to open it and march down the stairs like she owned the place.

Question 27

Which of the following phrases from the passage added humor to an otherwise fearful mood? She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks. Because she did-or she would once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years. But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room.

Answer 27

Because she did-or she would once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years.

Question 28

Which of the following can the reader infer was the author's message? Buy a home for the location, not the square footage. Sometimes things are not what they seem. When the going gets tough, just work harder. Make light of the most difficult situations in your life.

Answer 28

Sometimes things are not what they seem.

Question 29

Which of the following pieces of evidence from the text supports the prediction that Alice finally entered the basement because she was frustrated? She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. The one time she had been down in the basement was after buying the house unseen. Because nothing good ever happened in a basement with a dirt floor. She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house.

Answer 29

She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible.

Question 30

Which of the following is misleading information that Alice uses to support her argument that the house is "terrifying"? There are glass jars on the shelves in the basement, The doors have skeleton key locks. The doors and floors are original to the home. The basement has a dirt floor.

Answer 30

The doors have skeleton key locks

Question 31

See diagram If a user of this phone system wants to find the most recently deleted message, listen to it, and then record a reply, which of the following sequences of numbers will the user select? 1, 6, 7, 1 3, 2,2 4,7,2 2,4,7,2

Answer 31

4 72

Question 32

Pharmacy Technician St. Francis Hospital 200 Hospital Drive, Mapleton, Vermont Duties include: Filling medication carts for each nursing station, filling TPNs, preparing surgical drips, maintaining anesthesia trays for 6 ORs. Five years of hospital experience and certification required. FT/rotating schedule. Which of the following applicants best fits the advertised job position based on their qualifications? Dash has been the only pharmacy tech at Johnson Hospital for 6 years. He recently took continuing education credits to update his certification. He prefers to work days, but can work around a flexible schedule as needed. Carole has been an ER nurse in the St. Francis hospital system for 7 years. She just passed her certification exam, but she has no pharmacy experience. Ben is finishing up his 10th year as a certified pharmacy tech at PharmRite retail pharmacy. His availability is flexible, and he wants to move into a hospital setting. Amal has 7 years of experience working as a pharmacy tech at Oakdale Hospital. She does not have national certification and can only work 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Answer 32

Dash has been the only pharmacy tech at Johnson Hospital for 6 years. He recently took continuing education credits to update his certification. He prefers to work days, but can work around a flexible schedule as needed.

Question 33

A student is researching women's roles in literature. To access a list of sources related to this topic, the student should consult which of the following? ..... A biography An atlas A bibliography A thesaurus

Answer 33

A bibliography

Question 34

Which of the following areas of a textbook includes supplemental materials and additional information to the text? ... Glossary Bibliography Appendix Index

Answer 34

Appendix

Question 35

ZIP codes were introduced by the U.S. Postal Service on July 1, 1963. The term ZIP, which stands for Zone Improvement Plan, suggests that the mail will "zip along" more efficiently if postal customers use the code. The basic code consists of five digits. In 1983 the ZIP+4 code was introduced to direct mail to a more specific location within a ZIP code. The ZIP+4 code added a hyphen and four digits to the basic code. A student reads the above passage in an encyclopedia and wants to learn more about the U.S. Postal Service. In which of the following magazine articles would the student most likely find relevant information about ZIP codes? “Postal Code Zones of the U.S. Postal Service” “The Pony Express: Postal Service of the American Frontier” “Postmasters General of the U.S. Postal Service" “Postal Service in the Age of Digital Communication"

Answer 35

Postal Code Zones of the U.S. Postal Service

Question 36

See diagram Which of the following phrases on the label is a subheading? Trans Fat Nutrition Facts Servings Per Container Amount Per Serving

Answer 36

Amount per serving

Question 37

A parent is researching types of sunscreen for his child to wear to swim lessons. Which of the following resources would be the most reliable for the parent to consult? A review of sunscreens from a skin cancer research foundation A published interview with a well-known heart surgeon An advertisement for sunscreen in a parenting magazine A recommendation from the child's swim instructor

Answer 37

A review of sunscreens from a skin cancer research foundation

Question 38

Basic Breadmaking Steps: First, the ingredients are mixed and kneaded to create a smooth, springy dough. Next comes the first rising stage, or bulk fermentation. The once-fermented dough is then cut and shaped before a second rising step, called proofing. This can take as little as an hour or as long as several hours. Finally, the proofed dough is baked until a crispy golden crust forms and the interior is cooked through. As used in the passage, which of the following phrases clarifies the order of the steps in basic breadmaking? As little as an hour Once-fermented dough is then cut To create a smooth, springy dough Until a crispy golden crust forms

Answer 38

Once fermented dough is then cut

Question 39

A manager asks an employee at a local coffeehouse to clean the restrooms before clocking out for lunch, wipe the counters before cleaning the restrooms, and deliver used coffee grounds to the community garden for compost after lunch. Which of the following steps should the employee perform third? Clock out. Deliver used coffee grounds. Clean the restrooms. Eat lunch.

Answer 39

Clock out

Question 40

Which of the following information sources contains copyright information for a given book? Table of contents Publication page Index Title page

Answer 40

Publication page

Question 41

Editor wanted Copy editor needed for new corporate magazine. All applicants must have four years of editorial experience. A college degree in journalism or English is required. The job requires full-time hours with competitive benefits offered. The starting salary is $30,000 per year. Contact Human Resources at 555-5555 to apply. Using the employment advertisement above, which of the following applicants could meet the requirements of this job? A newspaper reporter who has 2 years of editing experience A college graduate who majored in layout design A writer looking to work 40 hours a week A teacher who has taught for 4 years

Answer 41

A newspaper reporter who has 2 years of editing experience

Question 42

A high school football team arrives to practice one day to find that all of their equipment is missing. The coach wants to make sure he has considered every possibility before he alerts the principal. Which of the following pieces of evidence would be relevant to help explain what happened to the equipment? The football team often exchanges pranks with their biggest rival, a high school team from the next town. Many of the players' parents have raised concerns over the potential for head injuries in contact football. The school board has instituted budget cuts to the football program. The equipment has failed a recent safety inspection.

Answer 42

The football team often exchanges pranks with their biggest rival, a high school team from the next town.

Question 43

Which of the following sources would provide relevant information about the cost of property destruction following a natural disaster? A newspaper article about the natural disaster A speech celebrating community first responders A pamphlet about local food and shelter resources A photograph of the damage taken by a bystander

Answer 43

A newspaper article about the natural disaster

Question 44

Which of the following is the best source to consult for information about the famous jazz saxophonist Charlie "Yardbird Parker's childhood in Kansas City in the 1940s? Photographs of jazz clubs in Kansas City from 1941 The "Arts" section of a 1940 issue of a Kansas City newspaper A greatest hits album of Charlie Parker's most popular songs A published magazine interview with Charlie Parker

Answer 44

A published magazine interview with Charlie Parker