0,1,2,3,4,5,correct,choiceA_probs,choiceB_probs,choiceC_probs,choiceD_probs An important source of information on the credit rating of retail businesses is,the Retail Merchants Association,the local chamber of commerce,"Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.",the United States Retail Credit Association,C,True,0.07330536842346191,0.10665867477655411,0.3285318613052368,0.17585043609142303 "In preparation for a writing unit on short stories, a teacher presents students with several examples of short stories and works with them to identify defining characteristics of the genre. Which of the following best describes this instructional strategy?",Conferencing,Discipline-based inquiry,Self-Regulated Strategy Development,Introduction-Body-Conclusion strategy,B,False,0.19476298987865448,0.10424911975860596,0.1516815721988678,0.19476298987865448 Paper will burn at approximately what temperature in Fahrenheit?,986 degrees,2125 degrees,3985 degrees,451 degrees,D,False,0.15626384317874908,0.15626384317874908,0.17707012593746185,0.13790234923362732 The Apple iMac computer is available in all of the following colors except which?,Tangerine,Strawberry,Kiwi,Grape,C,False,0.10570459812879562,0.11977900564670563,0.15379928052425385,0.25357216596603394 What were the first names of the early American explorers Lewisand Clark?,Morgan and Mason,Meriwether and William,Cabot and Joseph,Meredith and George,B,True,0.13316422700881958,0.28190866112709045,0.04323209449648857,0.04323209449648857 "A teacher provides support for small, flexible groups of beginning readers. As students read a text or a book that is unfamiliar to them, the teacher works with the students to teach them how to use a variety of reading strategies. Which of the following reading approaches is described?",Direct instruction,Literature circle,Guided reading,Read-aloud,C,True,0.09271606802940369,0.1190497875213623,0.2855856120586395,0.13490109145641327 What is varicella?,a fancy pasta,a type of opera,the chicken pox virus,ancient Roman poetry,C,True,0.0218411386013031,0.028044577687978745,0.7232791781425476,0.028044577687978745 Which of the following materials has a resistance that is LEAST affected by temperature changes?,Copper,Carbon,Germanium,Silicon,A,False,0.11456350237131119,0.11456350237131119,0.18888327479362488,0.1471024453639984 A second-year college student is usually called a what?,sophomore,senior,freshman,junior,A,True,0.3608500063419342,0.13274931907653809,0.0710555762052536,0.04883573576807976 In the film 'The Talented Mr Ripley' who plays Mr Ripley?,Jude Law,Matt Damon,Dustin Hoffman,Ben Affleck,B,False,0.27577438950538635,0.14761139452457428,0.10145173966884613,0.1672656238079071 A hard-edge painting is most likely to be characterized by,"an even, solid paint application",blurry color mixed on the painting's surface,scratchy brush marks clearly separated,translucent multiple layers of paint,A,False,0.12730099260807037,0.09914211928844452,0.14425094425678253,0.3053792417049408 Who was president of the United States when Bill Clinton was born?,Herbert Hoover,Harry S Truman,Franklin Roosevelt,Dwight Eisenhower,B,True,0.11121734231710434,0.18336640298366547,0.16182027757167816,0.18336640298366547 Which of the following lists includes minerals only?,"Granite, gabbro, diorite, quartz, feldspar","Gold, quartz, topaz, diamond, corundum","Gneiss, schist, phyllite, chlorite, mica","Coal, chert, limestone, dolomite, halite",B,False,0.1490982472896576,0.1315787434577942,0.16895043849945068,0.19144593179225922 Which of the following is a likely outcome of the development and use of genetically modified plants?,Reduced cost of plant seeds,New plant varieties being patented,Increased genetic diversity within a planted field,Less oversight and fewer regulations than for unmodified crops,B,False,0.10012617707252502,0.14568273723125458,0.14568273723125458,0.3084103465080261 "A teacher reads aloud Where the Wild Things Are, a picture storybook in which a boy named Max encounters wild monsters that are vividly portrayed. The teacher then shows the students picture cards depicting scenes from the beginning, middle, and end of the story. Which of the following concepts of literary structure is the teacher helping students understand?",Plot sequence,Point of view,Character development,Setting,A,True,0.22000348567962646,0.1039222925901413,0.11775938421487808,0.11775938421487808 "Which movie popularized the phrase ""You talkin' to me?""",Ghost Busters,Taxi Driver,Joker,Groundhog Day,B,False,0.3410571813583374,0.1611040234565735,0.05230281874537468,0.07610014826059341 Which of the following most likely indicates the presence of water in the hydraulic system in a piece of farm machinery?,"A grayish, milky fluid",Excessive fluid use,Excessive thinning of the fluid,A noisy relief valve,A,True,0.2690153121948242,0.09896522015333176,0.12707383930683136,0.1439935266971588 What animal represents the year 2000 on the Chinese calendar?,dragon,rabbit,tiger,monkey,A,True,0.22443199157714844,0.1361248791217804,0.1361248791217804,0.09355717152357101 Which of the following is part of a farm combine?,Beater,Conditioner,Seed plate,Furrow opener,A,True,0.16924349963665009,0.13180696964263916,0.11631924659013748,0.149356871843338 According to legend in what country are you most likely to meet a leprechaun?,Ireland,Poland,Greenland,Scotland,A,True,0.3500928580760956,0.06893736869096756,0.05368848145008087,0.1003032848238945 During which of the following processes within the hydrologic cycle do water molecules absorb energy?,Formation of ice from water,Formation of a cloud from water vapor,Runoff along the land surface,Evaporation from the ocean surface,D,True,0.13517670333385468,0.11929301917552948,0.1052757278084755,0.1966809332370758 What French city is home to a famous international film festival each spring?,Cannes,Marseille,Dijon,Lyon,A,True,0.4323054850101471,0.05163152888417244,0.23139646649360657,0.06629619747400284 What do you call three consecutive strikes in bowling?,yahtzee,mulligan,turkey,ace,C,False,0.21053330600261688,0.08776333928108215,0.16396351158618927,0.14469729363918304 Which of the boys on the TV show 'My Three Sons' is adopted?,Mike,Ernie,Chip,Robbie,B,False,0.17979219555854797,0.15866604447364807,0.15866604447364807,0.1090494766831398 Which of these horror films spawned the most sequels?,Scream',Jaws',Halloween',Friday the 13th',D,False,0.25513985753059387,0.09386072307825089,0.1063581183552742,0.15475015342235565 What is the name of the female character played by comedian Flip Wilson on his 1970s TV show?,Miss Jackie,Elizabeth Sanford,Geraldine Jones,Gladys Knight,C,False,0.22760054469108582,0.2008567750453949,0.13804671168327332,0.10751089453697205 What kind of animal is a peregrine?,moose,cat,bird,fish,C,True,0.059552110731601715,0.07646641880273819,0.440033882856369,0.09818483144044876 What part of the human body does a gastroenterologist examine?,Brain,Skeleton,Stomach,Nose,C,True,0.03131052479147911,0.0402035117149353,0.4897790253162384,0.08511082828044891 A piece of paper that appears blue in sunlight is illuminated solely by a red light that is passed through a green filter. What color does the paper appear under this illumination?,Blue,Green,Red,Black,D,False,0.1935444474220276,0.15073256194591522,0.1330210268497467,0.09142392873764038 Meat should be kept frozen at what temperature in degrees Fahrenheit?,0 degrees or below,between 10 and 20 degrees,between 20 and 30 degrees,just below 32 degrees,A,True,0.2518405318260193,0.06367526203393936,0.08176065236330032,0.17308731377124786 What kind of animal is cartoon character Tennessee Tuxedo?,cat,skunk,walrus,penguin,D,False,0.13502025604248047,0.13502025604248047,0.1964533030986786,0.13502025604248047 What US president is mentioned by name in the opening theme song of TV's 'All in the Family'?,Calvin Coolidge,Harry Truman,Herbert Hoover,Richard Nixon,C,False,0.15500174462795258,0.15500174462795258,0.12071548402309418,0.13678856194019318 What is the heaviest confirmed noble gas?,Xenon,Argon,Radon,Krypton,C,False,0.21772712469100952,0.1695660501718521,0.13205817341804504,0.13205817341804504 How many moles of HCl must be added to sufficient water to form 3 liters of a 2 M HCI solution?,1 mol,2 mol,3 mol,6 mol,D,False,0.08987998217344284,0.130774587392807,0.1679178923368454,0.130774587392807 Who led the 1831 slave insurrection in SouthamptonVirginia?,John Brown,Dred Scott,Nat Turner,Harriet Tubman,C,True,0.05316486582159996,0.11255002021789551,0.3466784656047821,0.1275358945131302 For what purpose would you use an awl?,to shoot ducks,to polish floors,to make holes,to weigh fruit,C,True,0.04787806048989296,0.04225224629044533,0.2755192220211029,0.06147665157914162 Which of these bones is located in the wrist?,Patella,Humerus,Carpals,Coccyx,C,True,0.06713035702705383,0.1106792464852333,0.34091609716415405,0.18247924745082855 What do you call a young cow?,mare,lamb,kid,calf,D,False,0.06368574500083923,0.07216539978981018,0.25188198685646057,0.08177410811185837 Which of these is an Italian Design firm?,Escada,Fendi,Ghost,Mainbocher,B,False,0.16304028034210205,0.16304028034210205,0.11205584555864334,0.16304028034210205 Operant conditioning would be most useful for,determining whether a toddler is securely attached,increasing on-task behavior in the classroom,measuring a dependent variable,preventing anterograde amnesia,B,False,0.19537459313869476,0.13427886366844177,0.13427886366844177,0.13427886366844177 Which of these countries was not a member of the Axis alliance during World War II?,Germany,Italy,Spain,Japan,C,False,0.0416274219751358,0.06056754291057587,0.18656116724014282,0.2714448869228363 The demand for labor is called derived demand because it is,dependent on the demand for the final product that the labor is used to produce,inversely related to the wage rate,dependent on the availability of capital goods,directly related to the marginal utility of working,A,True,0.3885329067707062,0.0866934135556221,0.07650665938854218,0.14293327927589417 Which of the following actions is most important before removing the blade from a gas-powered lawn mower?,Adjusting the wheels to their highest level,Removing the spark plug,Emptying the gas tank,Removing the air filter,B,False,0.1051265224814415,0.1051265224814415,0.2225528508424759,0.2521854043006897 Which of the following is a force that is most responsible for causing a fixed-wing aircraft to move forward?,Lift,Drag,Thrust,Weight,C,False,0.19010856747627258,0.14805670082569122,0.19010856747627258,0.10175778716802597 Which of the following heavenly bodies have never had a spacecraft landed on it?,Venus,Mars,The Moon,Jupiter,D,True,0.08475009351968765,0.13972929120063782,0.13972929120063782,0.17941595613956451 The labor force primarily consists of all,employed workers under the age of 16,persons classified as unemployed or employed,persons who are employed as full-time workers,"unemployed, employed, and discouraged workers",B,False,0.13002535700798035,0.1669558733701706,0.11474698036909103,0.2143755704164505 Which of the following is an example of persuasive speech?,A campaign manager's introduction of a mayoral candidate,A professor's lecture on the structure of the heart,A company president's yearly sales report,A tour guide's discussion of an art museum installation,A,True,0.22357822954654694,0.135607048869133,0.10561088472604752,0.19730709493160248 What is the name of the POW camp where 'Hogan's Heroes' are held?,Stalag 13,Alcatraz 17,Devil's Island,Leavenworth,A,True,0.41007736325263977,0.04322183504700661,0.018017541617155075,0.03366119787096977 Which value is the most reasonable estimate of the volume of air an adult breathes in one day?,100 liters,"1,000 liters","10,000 liters","100,000 liters",C,False,0.14733436703681946,0.13002212345600128,0.13002212345600128,0.18918107450008392 What is a Dutch oven?,a toaster oven,a microwave,a kettle pot,a sauna,C,True,0.1667117476463318,0.06132981553673744,0.3529287576675415,0.089234359562397 What does it mean to work 'probono'?,work overtime,work without pay,work as your own boss,not work at all,B,True,0.04958496242761612,0.25181323289871216,0.06366835534572601,0.08175178617238998 What is the largest animal ever to live on Earth?,blue whale,giant squid,woolly mammoth,Tyrannosaurus,A,True,0.3197430968284607,0.15103594958782196,0.062961146235466,0.07134433090686798 Which of these is not a Hindudeity?,Shiva,Vishnu,Sanskrit,Brahma,C,False,0.05251379683613777,0.08658062666654587,0.18329118192195892,0.30219605565071106 What kind of angle is formed where two perpendicular lines meet?,obtuse,acute,right,invisible,C,False,0.15015658736228943,0.11694207787513733,0.13251273334026337,0.09107457846403122 The nineteenth-century photographic process used to create a daguerreotype was notable for its,quick exposure time,ability to capture sharp detail,capacity to be reproduced multiple times,use of paper negatives,B,False,0.23853448033332825,0.18577083945274353,0.12767831981182098,0.18577083945274353 A business teacher has students analyze a scenario in which a few firms in the gas industry produce a homogeneous product and dominate the market. This situation would primarily produce a market structure representative of,an oligopoly,a pure monopoly,monopolistic competition,pure competition,A,True,0.4972350001335144,0.0672934353351593,0.07625345885753632,0.08640647679567337 In traditional English puppet shows who is married to the character Punch?,Debbie,Victoria,Judy,Barbara,C,True,0.09363294392824173,0.1543746292591095,0.22461377084255219,0.17492938041687012 In what sport do athletes compete for the Walker Cup?,cricket,tennis,squash,golf,D,False,0.08149462938308716,0.251021146774292,0.15225201845169067,0.17252413928508759 A pita is a type of what?,Fresh Fruit,flat bread,French tart,fried bean dip,B,True,0.11878596991300583,0.46980762481689453,0.04369891434907913,0.020641908049583435 What is the oldest permanent European settlement in the United States?,St Augustine Florida,Plymouth Massachusetts,Newport News Virginia,Charlotte North Carolina,B,False,0.350608229637146,0.1461552530527115,0.06903884559869766,0.08864764124155045 "As seen from Earth, the Moon goes through a series of phases due to changes in which of the following?",The amount of the Moon's surface that is in Earth's shadow,The amount of the illuminated side of the Moon that can be seen from Earth,The part of the Moon that faces Earth as the Moon rotates on its axis,The tilt of the Moon on its axis,B,False,0.16448795795440674,0.16448795795440674,0.11305081844329834,0.21120671927928925 In which of the following fields did Islamic civilization most influence Europeans at the time of the Crusades?,Music,Theology,Mathematics,Law,C,True,0.08884986490011215,0.12927579879760742,0.18809516727924347,0.14648866653442383 Which of the following is not a flavor of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream?,Wavy Gravy,Bovinity Divinity,Cutie Patootie,Chubby Hubby,C,False,0.08004835993051529,0.14955003559589386,0.2175939977169037,0.2465663105249405 Which of the following terms refers to the use of distortion to create the illusion of an object extending into space?,Cantilevering,Contrapposto,Sfumato,Foreshortening,D,True,0.12366694211959839,0.15879149734973907,0.15879149734973907,0.203892320394516 How much energy do Americans waste each year by throwing out the unused ice in their drinks?,6*10^8 J,6*10^11 J,6*10^14 J,6*10^17 J,C,False,0.09573788195848465,0.09573788195848465,0.13929779827594757,0.17886191606521606 Who wrote 'A Tale of Two Cities'?,Charles Dickens,Nathaniel Hawthorne,Washington Irving,Mark Twain,A,True,0.4052460193634033,0.10246223956346512,0.11610493063926697,0.062146492302417755 What is your astrological sign if you were born on Halloween?,Scorpio,Capricorn,Libra,Cancer,A,True,0.24120672047138214,0.12910865247249603,0.14629927277565002,0.12910865247249603 In an adult human how long is the large intestine?,one foot,five feet,twelve feet,twenty feet,B,False,0.06331334263086319,0.11828489601612091,0.2209852784872055,0.17210350930690765 The purpose of an amicus curiae brief is to,influence the outcome of a Supreme Court case,explain the reasoning of a Supreme Court decision,request a writ of habeas corpus from the Supreme Court,order a party to comply with a Supreme Court decision,A,True,0.2845699191093445,0.13442130386829376,0.11862638592720032,0.13442130386829376 What are the names of the two primary M&M's spokes-candies?,Peanut and Plain,Red and Yellow,Mort and Marty,They don't have names,B,False,0.4499930143356323,0.128925159573555,0.028767090290784836,0.028767090290784836 The accumulation of stress along the boundaries of lithospheric plates results in which of the following?,Earthquakes,Magnetic reversals,Hurricanes,Increased deposition of deep-sea sediments,A,True,0.3139364719390869,0.1019202470779419,0.11549078673124313,0.19041210412979126 In bowling how many pins must you knock down to get a strike?,zero,8,10,12,C,True,0.10834412276744843,0.17862924933433533,0.20241345465183258,0.1576397567987442 Which of the following geometric shapes is most commonly used to give strength to the structure of truss bridges?,Circle,Triangle,Hexagon,Rectangle,B,False,0.0652947947382927,0.1219867467880249,0.13822908699512482,0.20112213492393494 What kind of item is a ginsu?,radio,knife,toothbrush,martial arts weapon,B,True,0.16631817817687988,0.24199151992797852,0.1467752754688263,0.08902371674776077 Which of these words is a synonym for 'perambulate'?,kiss,shout,stroll,heal,C,True,0.0641847550868988,0.10582277923822403,0.32595711946487427,0.09338828176259995 "After a visit to a rescue squad, Ms. Espinosa asks her 3-year-old students to help her write a thank-you letter to the rescue squad employees. She records the students' responses on a large sheet of chart paper as the students share their ideas. While writing, Ms. Espinosa focuses the students' attention on several early literacy skills. Which of the following is the most appropriate focus for 3-year-old students?",Paraphrasing ideas,Spelling words correctly,Expressing speech in print,Capitalizing proper nouns,C,False,0.17595362663269043,0.07334838062524796,0.17595362663269043,0.12093104422092438 What's the third letter of the Greek alphabet?,delta,gamma,phi,theta,B,True,0.08597002923488617,0.18199855089187622,0.16061314940452576,0.18199855089187622 "A well on the side of a hill penetrates the water table at an elevation of 550 feet above sea level. If someone plans to drill on the top of the hill, where would the water table most likely be found?",The water table would be found at sea level.,The water table would be found at an elevation lower than 550 feet above sea level but above sea level.,The water table would be found at an elevation higher than 550 feet above sea level but many feet below the land surface.,"The water table would intersect with the land surface at the top of the hill, forming a spring.",C,False,0.07656582444906235,0.14304377138614655,0.16208982467651367,0.2081274539232254 Before he went into coaching Phil Jackson played for which of the following NBA teams?,Boston Celtics,Los Angeles Lakers,New York Knicks,Philadelphia 76ers,C,False,0.12406955659389496,0.23179243505001068,0.0752519816160202,0.10949099808931351 Old-fashioned steam engines were powered by coal transferred from the tender to the engine by human stokers using a shovel. What is the maximum power such an engine could attain?,6*10^3 W,6*10^5 W,6*10^7 W,6*10^11 W,B,False,0.09129946678876877,0.10345585644245148,0.17056986689567566,0.15052738785743713 People are supposed to drive on the left-hand side of the road in which country?,France,Italy,England,Germany,C,True,0.1538815200328827,0.11984304338693619,0.1975877732038498,0.1975877732038498 In the famous ballet 'The Nutcracker' who does the hero defeat?,Sugar Plum Fairy,Rat King,Snow Queen,Marzipan,B,True,0.15710337460041046,0.20172472298145294,0.13864324986934662,0.1223522275686264 An airplane's black box is usually what color?,black,white,orange,purple,C,False,0.3121677041053772,0.16709133982658386,0.08943754434585571,0.061469461768865585 Which of these sentences is written in the subjunctive?,I am not your man,I wish I were your man,Wherefore art your man?,Your man is where?,D,False,0.16038386523723602,0.2059369534254074,0.07575997710227966,0.12490707635879517 Which of the following terms refers to the process of using thick applications of paint?,Scumbling,Alla prima,Impasto,Frottage,C,False,0.22450695931911469,0.1543012261390686,0.1543012261390686,0.08259150385856628 What was Richard Nixon's middle name?,Michael,Milhous,Mortimer,Matthew,B,True,0.0413169264793396,0.4441988468170166,0.07719017565250397,0.08746793121099472 In what country did Pokemon originate?,France,Hungary,Japan,Canada,C,True,0.06502889841794968,0.050644561648368835,0.3742155134677887,0.09461649507284164 What important food crop is grown in fields called paddies?,wheat,rye,corn,rice,D,True,0.04427541792392731,0.07299782335758209,0.22484911978244781,0.2887119948863983 A triad on a color wheel can be described as,three analogous colors,three colors equally spaced apart,three colors of equal value,a complementary set,B,False,0.22401690483093262,0.07272764295339584,0.11990761756896973,0.19769422709941864 Which of these famous baseball figures was once acquitted at court-martial for insubordination?,Abner Doubleday,Ty Cobb,Jackie Robinson,Billy Martin,C,False,0.11275646835565567,0.16405968368053436,0.1447821706533432,0.18590398132801056 Which of the following best describes an effect of the green revolution in the 1960s?,Increased varieties of each crop planted,Increased use of fertilizers,Decreased use of mechanization,Decreased use of pesticides,B,False,0.11989101767539978,0.15394310653209686,0.15394310653209686,0.22398589551448822 In what forest did Robin Hood live?,Black Forest,Petrified Forest,Nottingham Forest,Sherwood Forest,D,True,0.05446133762598038,0.08979156613349915,0.16775274276733398,0.27657750248908997 If a piece of music is in 'common time' how many quarter notes are there per measure?,one,four,five,ten,B,False,0.21778473258018494,0.13209311664104462,0.1696109175682068,0.13209311664104462 Which of these countries does not participate in NAFTA?,United States,Canada,Mexico,Guatemala,D,False,0.06619757413864136,0.10914134979248047,0.2310522198677063,0.20390287041664124 President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation declared free only those slaves who,were living in the areas still in rebellion,were serving in the Union armies,were living in the border states,had escaped to Northern states,A,False,0.1360795944929123,0.15419837832450867,0.17472966015338898,0.17472966015338898 Which of the following terms refers to Archaic Greek statues whose poses‚Äîrigidly frontal with clenched fists‚Äîrecall the stance of ancient Egyptian statues?,Caryatids,Telamones,Discoboloi,Kouroi,D,False,0.08674709498882294,0.16206489503383636,0.2358030378818512,0.16206489503383636 In 1978 who became the youngest jockey ever to win horse racing's triple crown?,Jerry Bailey,Steve Cauthen,Willie Shoemaker,Pasquale Devito,B,True,0.11396241933107376,0.27338165044784546,0.1291363537311554,0.06099969148635864 What does the Latin phrase 'e pluribus unum' mean?,What a crazy life,In God we trust,from many one,for the greater good,C,True,0.02055707573890686,0.02991037257015705,0.4128999412059784,0.06332025676965714 In the United States what is the first day of spring?,21-Feb,21-Mar,21-Apr,21-May,B,True,0.13595908880233765,0.15406182408332825,0.15406182408332825,0.13595908880233765 Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power?,The printing and coining of money,The power to declare war,The process of naturalization,The levying of taxes,D,True,0.13551804423332214,0.17400860786437988,0.10554155707359314,0.19717758893966675 Which of these animals shares its name with a luxury car?,yak,gazelle,sloth,jaguar,D,False,0.18197640776634216,0.1417233794927597,0.2062062919139862,0.12507043778896332 Who were the Know-Nothings?,a '60's comedy troupe,computer designers,a political party,a spy ring,C,True,0.04600154608488083,0.07584373652935028,0.4945632517337799,0.09738527238368988 Which of the following poses the greatest safety risk while being heated in a school laboratory?,A mixture of iron and sulfur,Mercury(II) oxide,Sodium chloride,Copper(II) sulfate hydrate,B,False,0.18747882544994354,0.10035018622875214,0.1460086554288864,0.18747882544994354 Who is the star of the TV show 'Everybody Loves Raymond'?,Ray Liotta,Ray Romano,Ray Parker Jr,Sugar Ray Leonard,B,True,0.1133977472782135,0.24006304144859314,0.05356530472636223,0.04171670228242874 In what sport do you find 'steel cage' matches?,boxing,fencing,pro wrestling,college basketball,C,True,0.11299629509449005,0.14509010314941406,0.23921315371990204,0.08800160884857178 Which of the following best helps explain why volcanoes tend to form along subduction zones?,Rock material carried deep below Earth's surface results in material melting and rising to the surface.,"Two plates pull away from each other, and magma oozes out.",The friction resulting from the collision of two continents causes rock to melt.,There is a row of hot spots at these boundaries.,A,True,0.3368545174598694,0.12392186373472214,0.05165831744670868,0.08517016470432281 How many sides does a rhombus have?,4,6,8,10,A,True,0.24626988172531128,0.11632965505123138,0.11632965505123138,0.10266055166721344 Which of the following degrees can be awarded by the local chapter of the FFA? I. Greenhand FFA Degree II. Chapter FFA Degree III. State FFA Degree IV. American FFA Degree,I only,II only,I and II only,"I , II , III , and IV",C,False,0.051651231944561005,0.05852851644158363,0.14040261507034302,0.3816538453102112 From whom does the Lutheran Church get its name?,Martin Luther King Jr,Martin Luther,Luther Vandross,Lex Luthor,B,True,0.11871376633644104,0.28477951884269714,0.06354290246963501,0.06354290246963501 What is the only metal that is a liquid at normal atmospheric pressure and temperature?,lead,antimony,uranium,mercury,D,True,0.05555851012468338,0.10379696637392044,0.13327793776988983,0.15102370083332062 "Which of the following has provided the most information about the structure of Earth's core, mantle, and lower crust?",Measurement of the intensity and fluctuations of Earth's magnetic field,Examination of flowing lava,Collection of samples from deep boreholes drilled into Earth,Studies of the speeds and travel paths of seismic waves passing through Earth,D,True,0.15345199406147003,0.10546590387821198,0.1195085272192955,0.22327132523059845 "When the production of a good generates negative externalities, the private market will",overproduce the good relative to the socially optimal level of output,underproduce the good relative to the socially optimal level of output,compensate the third parties harmed by the negative externality,charge lower than the market equilibrium price to compensate for the externality,A,True,0.38840219378471375,0.16191011667251587,0.0764809250831604,0.11127909272909164 Some observers argue that a limitation of the official unemployment rate is that it understates the true unemployment level because it fails to include which of the following?,New entrants to the labor market,People who are laid off and are looking for new jobs,Discouraged people who have given up looking for jobs,Full-time students looking for part-time jobs,C,False,0.2199278622865677,0.117718905210495,0.117718905210495,0.1511540561914444 Which fast food chain used the advertising slogan 'Where's the beef?',Wendy's,Kentucky Fried Chicken,Burger King,McDonald's,A,True,0.31910938024520874,0.17080694437026978,0.09142636507749557,0.13302457332611084 What city is known as 'the rubber capital of the world'?,Omaha Nebraska,Rockford Illinois,Grand Rapids Michigan,Akron Ohio,D,False,0.09228401631116867,0.10457149893045425,0.17240923643112183,0.15215063095092773 What was the first American college to become coeducational?,Oberlin College,Dartmouth College,Grinnell College,Antioch College,A,True,0.31639912724494934,0.11639674752950668,0.06230267882347107,0.14945638179779053 What color is Uncle Sam's goatee?,brown,black,white,dishwater blond,C,False,0.12559197843074799,0.12559197843074799,0.1108345314860344,0.1423143446445465 According to a famous line from the existentialist play 'No Exit' what is hell?,oneself,other people,little made,large hued in green and blue,B,False,0.42355087399482727,0.0736021026968956,0.0736021026968956,0.05732137709856033 "A passage from Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God is as follows. The people all saw her come because it was sundown. The sun was gone, but he had left his footprints in the sky. It was the time for sitting on porches beside the road. It was the time to hear things and talk. These sitters had been tongueless, earless, eyeless conveniences all day long. Mules and other brutes had occupied their skins. But now, the sun and the bossman were gone, so the skins felt powerful and human. They became lords of sounds and lesser things. They passed nations through their mouths. They sat in judgment. Zora Neale Hurston is associated with which of the following literary movements?",New England Puritanism,Transcendentalism,Naturalism,Harlem Renaissance,D,True,0.034717634320259094,0.10693784058094025,0.12117644399404526,0.37324973940849304 What is the 7-Eleven company's trademarked name for its super-large sodas?,Big Slurp,Big Gulp,Big Drink,Big Sip,B,True,0.06811589002609253,0.44417136907577515,0.03645980730652809,0.03645980730652809 The sport of judo comes from what Asian country?,Japan,Vietnam,Laos,Philippines,A,True,0.45148491859436035,0.07845631241798401,0.032705459743738174,0.05392218753695488 The demand for which of the following products is likely to be the most elastic?,Water,Bread,Salt,Pork,D,True,0.13202069699764252,0.16951793432235718,0.16951793432235718,0.19208897650241852 What country is the rock group U2 from?,England,Ireland,Belgium,Germany,B,True,0.08923246711492538,0.24255897104740143,0.08923246711492538,0.07874736934900284 Elephant tusks are made of what material?,Coral,Ivory,Bone,Calcium,B,True,0.13133010268211365,0.3569921851158142,0.05474652722477913,0.07029592245817184 What city did the Beatles originally call home?,London,Leeds,Liverpool,Manchester,C,True,0.14858238399028778,0.13112349808216095,0.24497093260288239,0.13112349808216095 Which of these is not one of the three branches of the US government?,Judicial,Executive,Parliamentary,Legislative,C,False,0.05529063567519188,0.07099459320306778,0.17030717432498932,0.31817567348480225 In British currency how many pence make a pound?,10,100,500,1000,B,False,0.23023369908332825,0.1396438032388687,0.12323522567749023,0.12323522567749023 How are actors Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez related?,They're cousins,They're brothers,They're father and son,They're uncle and nephew,B,False,0.2139086276292801,0.11449704319238663,0.11449704319238663,0.061285849660634995 Which of the following requires the use of at least two needles?,macrame,braiding,crocheting,hand knitting,D,True,0.11491983383893967,0.16720736026763916,0.13022123277187347,0.21469850838184357 In 1909 Frederick Cook claimed to be the first explorer to reach what location?,Mount Everest,Bermuda Triangle,Atlantis,North Pole,D,True,0.15055391192436218,0.15055391192436218,0.15055391192436218,0.17059992253780365 A clothes dryer that is set to run for 30 minutes is an example of which of the following control systems?,Open loop,Closed loop,Negative feedback,Positive feedback,A,False,0.15372009575366974,0.25344157218933105,0.17418769001960754,0.11971732974052429 How many stars are on the American flag?,13,48,50,51,C,False,0.22387519478797913,0.09332506358623505,0.1057511568069458,0.11983176320791245 Who was the English king at the time of the American Revolution?,Charles I,James I,Edward III,George III,D,False,0.1110418364405632,0.18307703733444214,0.18307703733444214,0.1425805389881134 Which of these animals lays eggs?,cow,gerbil,frog,elephant,C,False,0.14532022178173065,0.09987702965736389,0.16466937959194183,0.18659484386444092 "An enterprise analysis shows an average return of $151 for each $100 of feed fed to hogs last year and a return of $130 for each $100 of feed fed to hogs this year. Assuming that feed costs are stable and there are no major death losses, which of the following is the most likely explanation for the difference in returns?",Lower feed efficiency,Poor record keeping,Lower market prices,Lower purchase prices,C,False,0.12717904150485992,0.11223511397838593,0.1441127359867096,0.18504440784454346 "If tickets to a baseball game generally cost between $10 and $30, a season has about 150 games, and each game is attended by 50,000-75,000 people, which of the following is a good estimate for ticket sales revenue for the 150 games combined?","$20,000,000","$200,000,000","$2,000,000,000","$20,000,000,000",B,False,0.10337800532579422,0.1504141092300415,0.09123076498508453,0.17044150829315186 Which of these is not a breed of cat?,Persian,Turkish Angora,Bichon Frise,Maine Coon,C,False,0.06986341625452042,0.11518531292676926,0.13052204251289368,0.31310611963272095 Approximately how many movies are watched in homes in the United States in one year?,"200,000,000","2,000,000,000","20,000,000,000","200,000,000,000",C,False,0.14251194894313812,0.16148719191551208,0.09794693440198898,0.2073536515235901 Which of these is not found in a Snickers candy bar?,almonds,chocolate,nougat,caramel,A,False,0.11030159890651703,0.07580910623073578,0.16048789024353027,0.2645997703075409 In the children's game what color is 'Rover'?,Green,black,red,blue,C,False,0.17007729411125183,0.19272282719612122,0.13245633244514465,0.09103582054376602 Which of the following breakfast cereals is shaped like the letter O?,Life Corn,Chex,Cheerios,Raisin Bran,C,True,0.127417653799057,0.1853915899991989,0.2100761979818344,0.11244568973779678 "Normally, S-P arrival intervals from a minimum of how many seismic stations are required to uniquely locate the epicenter of an earthquake?",1,2,3,4,C,True,0.14381060004234314,0.1629587560892105,0.18465647101402283,0.14381060004234314 Which character on the TV show 'Friends' is a chef?,Joey,Monica,Ross,Rachel,B,True,0.1510598361492157,0.17117321491241455,0.1510598361492157,0.10382180660963058 "If the tax rate for a single person with $25,000 in taxable income is 24 percent, and the tax rate for a single person with $20,000 in taxable income is 20 percent, the tax rate over this income range is",regressive,progressive,proportional,revenue-neutral,B,False,0.18549853563308716,0.18549853563308716,0.112510547041893,0.112510547041893 The aesthetic philosophy that claims that the value of a work of art is determined by museums and galleries is known as,capitalism,conceptualism,structuralism,institutionalism,D,True,0.0643952339887619,0.0936945229768753,0.17504440248012543,0.2546881139278412 What is your hallux?,earlobe,tongue,eyelid,big toe,D,True,0.08516743034124374,0.12391787022352219,0.15911369025707245,0.2315090447664261 What metal device is used by police to immobilize the wheels of repeat parking offenders?,Brooklyn clamp,Denver boot,LoJack,The Club,B,True,0.10386863350868225,0.17125043272972107,0.08089297264814377,0.11769858747720718 What disease is sometimes referred to as the 'royaldisease'?,rickets,measles,hemophilia,tuberculosis,C,False,0.2418840080499649,0.14671006798744202,0.1662442833185196,0.12947118282318115 Which of the following statements accurately describes a JPEG compressed digital photograph?,The JPEG format is used only for color photos.,A JPEG compression alters the proportions of the original image by rearranging data.,A JPEG compression sharpens the details in an image.,The JPEG format compresses file size by selectively discarding data.,D,True,0.06618019938468933,0.12364090234041214,0.1401035189628601,0.3808407783508301 What do herpetologists study?,Herpes,Blood,Insects,Reptiles and amphibians,D,True,0.030698027461767197,0.05735146254301071,0.12141305208206177,0.4237731993198395 Which of these is a virus?,Staphylococcus,Leukemia,Scoliosis,Chicken pox,D,False,0.18009884655475616,0.1237800121307373,0.15893666446208954,0.18009884655475616 What new token was recently added to the Monopoly board game?,piggybank,sack of money,globe,telephone,B,False,0.20148268342018127,0.1384768933057785,0.1384768933057785,0.1569148749113083 What is considered the proper way to address a duke?,Your Majesty',Your Eminence',Your Excellency',Your Grace',D,False,0.135452002286911,0.1739238202571869,0.11953597515821457,0.135452002286911 Which of the following is about the Watergate scandal?,All the King's Men',All the Pretty Horses',All the President's Men',All the Right Moves',C,True,0.05918005853891373,0.05222621187567711,0.2652266025543213,0.07598870247602463 What causes the disease toxoplasmosis?,a bacterium,a protozoan,a virus,a prion,B,True,0.2436111867427826,0.27604764699935913,0.1150737777352333,0.0790889784693718 Which of these rock guitarists designed a colorful line of men's neckties?,Eric Clapton,Jerry Garcia,Jeff Beck,Keith Richards,B,False,0.1846167892217636,0.1437796950340271,0.1437796950340271,0.12688514590263367 In mobster lingo if you 'sing like a canary' what are you doing?,impersonating Sinatra,talking to the cops,killing an enemy,betting on horses,B,True,0.09347161650657654,0.28791284561157227,0.09347161650657654,0.0343862883746624 Where did Lewis and Clark begin their famous expedition in 1804?,Seattle,St Louis,New Orleans,Washington DC,B,True,0.09003302454948425,0.24473510682582855,0.07011778652667999,0.16820381581783295 According to a popular slogan what state should people not 'mess with'?,New York,Texas,Montana,Rhode Island,B,False,0.1676674783229828,0.13057956099510193,0.14796602725982666,0.14796602725982666 Each year in pro baseball the player voted as the best fielder at his position wins what?,a brand new car,the Gold Glove,the Silver Bat,the Brass Baseball,B,True,0.07783684879541397,0.3488405644893646,0.047210436314344406,0.01736774854362011 "Of the following objectives, which is most appropriate for a technology education program that has a goal of enabling students to develop creative technical solutions to present and future societal problems?","Design and construct a threedimensional model of a low-income, multifamily dwelling unit",Describe several construction careers that are related to home building,Categorize the components of a technical system,Identify the major tools and equipment used in highway construction,A,False,0.13783247768878937,0.08359961956739426,0.257504940032959,0.1769803911447525 Who was the first US president to resign from that office?,Martin Van Buren,Andrew Jackson,Andrew Johnson,Richard Nixon,D,False,0.14636501669883728,0.16585329174995422,0.12916667759418488,0.11398918926715851 How much kale would be needed to provide enough calories for a person for an entire year?,2*10^3 kg/yr,2*10^4 kg/yr,2*10^5 kg/yr,2*10^6 kg/yr,A,False,0.09665744751691818,0.10952723771333694,0.15936119854450226,0.15936119854450226 How long has the average United States citizen spent as president?,1 seconds,10 seconds,1 minute,10 minutes,B,False,0.106212317943573,0.1203543171286583,0.1751144975423813,0.19843071699142456 What is the proletariat?,the homeless,the royalty,the upper class,the working class,D,True,0.04619189351797104,0.0977882370352745,0.1826924830675125,0.3012089729309082 According to the proverb necessity is the mother of what?,Invention,Luck,Problems,Procrastination,A,True,0.20931190252304077,0.11203659325838089,0.16301226615905762,0.07700154930353165 What rank entitles a general in the US Army to wear three stars?,brigadier general,corporal general,lieutenant general,major general,C,False,0.11116055399179459,0.14273297786712646,0.12596140801906586,0.18327276408672333 What is another way of writing-'six feet'?,6',6,6'',6#,A,True,0.13269466161727905,0.13269466161727905,0.08048337697982788,0.07102633267641068 "In construction, the plates are horizontal structures at the top and bottom of a wall. Which of the following are the vertical structures?",Rafters,Studs,Headers,Joists,B,False,0.18940019607543945,0.11487702280282974,0.11487702280282974,0.18940019607543945 What part of the world was once known as Cathay?,China,India,Iran,Indonesia,A,True,0.30733221769332886,0.12811511754989624,0.12811511754989624,0.06857508420944214 What is a shaddock?,a fish the offspring of a male shad and a female haddock,"a crystal such as quartz, that sticks out from a mineral vein",a plant that is a member of the nightshade family,a grapefruit,D,True,0.11004593223333359,0.05198201537132263,0.18143507838249207,0.2639864683151245 How many innings are there in a regular Major League Baseball game?,seven,eight,nine,ten,C,False,0.217543363571167,0.11644257605075836,0.19198134541511536,0.1694229394197464 "Which of the following statements is correct about a trophic structure in which a leaf-eating grasshopper is eaten by a frog, which in turn is eaten by a snake?",The frog is a herbivore.,The snake is a secondary consumer.,The grasshopper is a primary consumer.,The snakes outnumber the grasshoppers in the community.,C,False,0.14097264409065247,0.18101245164871216,0.18101245164871216,0.18101245164871216 "People who believe their political views are important, that government will respect these views, and that their views can influence political affairs are said to have a strong sense of",political partisanship,political alienation,political allegiance,political efficacy,D,True,0.18035928905010223,0.10939343273639679,0.10939343273639679,0.26242122054100037 What was the average life expectancy of white males born in the U.S. just before the Civil War?,40 years,50 years,60 years,70 years,A,False,0.13702532649040222,0.13702532649040222,0.19937066733837128,0.1552700400352478 "What does the Yiddish word""'meshuga' mean?",crazy,sacred,stingy,sweet,A,True,0.5262337923049927,0.043195903301239014,0.04894736781716347,0.026199638843536377 What is the last letter of the Greek alphabet?,omicron,omega,upsilon,zeta,B,True,0.13440530002117157,0.172579824924469,0.07194197922945023,0.15230116248130798 An elementary school student is able to follow fast and slow songs by playing appropriate rhythm patterns on the drum. Which of the following attributes of music does the student understand?,Dynamics,Pitch,Tempo,Harmony,C,True,0.15372346341609955,0.15372346341609955,0.1973848193883896,0.11971995234489441 When FDR carried states in the presidential election of 1932 how many states did he not carry?,six,seven,eight,ten,A,False,0.09695285558700562,0.1244899332523346,0.1410655677318573,0.15984824299812317 Which of these is a member of the cucumber family?,green pepper,watermelon,potato,green bean,B,False,0.1706569641828537,0.11729070544242859,0.1706569641828537,0.1706569641828537 "I became what I am today at the age of twelve, on a frigid overcast day in the winter of 1975. I remember the precise moment, crouching behind a crumbling mud wall, peeking into the alley near the frozen creek. That was a long time ago, but it's wrong what they say about the past, I've learned, about how you can bury it. Because the past claws its way out. Looking back now, I realize I have been peeking into that deserted alley for the last twenty-six years. The excerpt is an example of which of the following types of writing?",Informative,Persuasive,Descriptive,Narrative,D,True,0.09709470719099045,0.09709470719099045,0.124672070145607,0.20554949343204498 Which of the following defenses may NOT be used to legally avoid payment on a negotiable instrument?,Breach of contract,Diminished economic resources,Fraud in the inducement,Mental incapacity,B,False,0.07978858798742294,0.13154913485050201,0.16891242563724518,0.21688786149024963 "Simple accompaniments, light texture and smooth melodies are qualities of",galant style,partitas,Sturm und Drang,serenade,A,True,0.29956990480422974,0.14150680601596832,0.12487931549549103,0.16034822165966034 Which of the following is true about a monopoly?,It competes with many firms selling the same product in the market.,It has to lower its price on all units to sell more output.,Its marginal revenue increases as output sold increases.,It sets a price below average variable cost to drive its competitors out of the market.,B,False,0.13802692294120789,0.1564050018787384,0.1772300750017166,0.22756792604923248 Which of these names has never belonged to a Pope?,Leo,Lando,Linus,Lawrence,D,True,0.08491787314414978,0.10903670638799667,0.10903670638799667,0.2615654766559601 Which of the following best helps explain why some localities have normally large tidal ranges (up to 60 feet) and others have one- to two-foot tidal ranges?,The position of the Sun is different at different localities.,The Coriolis effect and rotation of Earth tend to enhance tidal flow in the higher latitudes.,Ocean floor topography and the shape of the coastline serve to amplify tidal flow at specific localities.,Trade winds push the water into large tidal bulges near rocky shorelines.,C,True,0.05499518662691116,0.13192661106586456,0.3164754807949066,0.11642483621835709 "Which of these is typically not ""used as a spice?",Dill,Thyme,Hemlock,Marjoram,C,False,0.14300432801246643,0.14300432801246643,0.16204513609409332,0.2080700695514679 Who is the patron saint of animals?,St Isidore of Seville,St Anthony of Padua,St Francis of Assisi,St Joan of Arc,C,True,0.1169382855296135,0.1169382855296135,0.15015172958374023,0.09107163548469543 The dissolved salts in Earth's oceans are principally derived from,marine biological activity,atmospheric deposition,the weathering of continental rocks,the eruptions of undersea hot-spot volcanoes,C,False,0.1675749570131302,0.1675749570131302,0.14788438379764557,0.18988730013370514 What is the baseball term for a batter who substitutes for another batter?,Switchhitter,Shadow hitter,Clip hitter,Pinch hitter,D,True,0.11758564412593842,0.11758564412593842,0.1037689596414566,0.24892880022525787 In 1960 Nazi official Adolph Eichmann was finally captured in what country?,Brazil,East Germany,Argentina,Paraguay,C,True,0.05725574493408203,0.10696781426668167,0.2566024363040924,0.13734939694404602 What is the square root of 81 squared?,9,27,81,729,C,True,0.11569992452859879,0.14856164157390594,0.21615591645240784,0.14856164157390594 Which of the following has provided evidence that the Sun's atmosphere contains sodium atoms?,Absorption lines in the solar spectrum are consistent with the presence of sodium.,Stars with the same spectral class as the Sun are made mostly of sodium.,Solar samples returned to Earth by the Voyager spacecraft contained sodium.,The Sun gives off energy produced by the nuclear fusion of sodium in its core,A,True,0.3493078947067261,0.1285032033920288,0.06878279894590378,0.11340366303920746 What letters are on the '3' button of a touch-tone telephone?,ABC,DEF,GHI,WXY,B,False,0.13748815655708313,0.15579448640346527,0.12133287638425827,0.17653828859329224 "To best encourage student engagement in the classroom, a teacher should select texts based on which of the following?",The instructional objectives,The culture of the local community,The instructional reading level of the class,Topics that are interesting for the students,D,True,0.06071481108665466,0.0535806305706501,0.08833953738212585,0.5760461091995239 When born a Dalmatian puppy is always?,Black,black with white spots,white,white with black spots,C,False,0.10469382256269455,0.2845872938632965,0.10469382256269455,0.07195493578910828 Which of these countries is not in Europe?,Italy,Spain,Greece,Israel,D,True,0.04542190209031105,0.0660884752869606,0.1399092972278595,0.33562496304512024 What famous radio personality was also the voice of Shaggy on the cartoon 'Scooby-Doo'?,Rush Limbaugh,Casey Kasem,Larry King,Howard Stern,B,True,0.08442922681570053,0.3339240550994873,0.08442922681570053,0.027410157024860382 Many scientists think that some of the dinosaurs did not go extinct but rather evolved into what kind of creature?,amphibians,reptiles,birds,mammals,C,True,0.05188794061541557,0.18110670149326324,0.2052207887172699,0.12447270005941391 What are fans of the TV show 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' known as?,Mysterians,MiSTies,Bot Brigade,Gizmonics,B,True,0.2141702026128769,0.2749999761581421,0.06136079132556915,0.05415070056915283 What automobile company makes the Sonata?,Toyota,Honda,Subaru,Hyundai,D,True,0.07028894871473312,0.1158868819475174,0.19106517732143402,0.2779981791973114 Force equals mass times what?,Velocity,Distance,Acceleration,Weight,C,True,0.12913550436496735,0.12913550436496735,0.18789103627204895,0.10057082772254944 To create a tapestry one must traditionally engage in what activity?,Weaving,Sculpting,Baking,Singing,A,True,0.5191825032234192,0.05472143366932869,0.020130891352891922,0.017765449360013008 What element do organic compounds contain?,Carbon,Oxygen,Hydrogen,Nitrogen,A,True,0.3378584384918213,0.06652826815843582,0.12429118156433105,0.04035143554210663 What is the technical term for someone who studies fish?,entomologist,ichthyologist,marinologist,herpetologist,B,True,0.1364220529794693,0.2548699378967285,0.04428975284099579,0.034492895007133484 A person uses a remote control to change the volume level on a television. The signal that travels from the remote to the television is most likely encoded in a,visible light pulse,radio wave signal,series of infrared pulses,series of intense infrared beams,C,False,0.13750380277633667,0.15581221878528595,0.15581221878528595,0.13750380277633667 When it comes to measuring horses how long is a 'hand'?,four inches,seven inches,ten inches,two feet,A,True,0.19502049684524536,0.11828591674566269,0.11828591674566269,0.11828591674566269 What is the (approximate) value of lemon juice on the pH scale?,14,2,7,0,B,False,0.0755012184381485,0.1244804635643959,0.2986131012439728,0.14105485379695892 Which of the following best describes the situation after the price is raised on a product that has an inelastic demand?,The quantity demanded will not change.,The quantity demanded will increase.,Total revenue will decrease.,Total revenue will not change.,A,False,0.1648719310760498,0.21169975399971008,0.12840239703655243,0.1648719310760498 Which of the following statements reflects the Confucian worldview that figured prominently in classical Chinese culture?,Having faith in God will be rewarded in the afterlife.,Life's ultimate goal is to escape the suffering inherent in the endless cycle of death and reincarnation.,A life of quiet contemplation and isolation from worldly temptations will result in self-perfection.,Observing rules of proper behavior toward others will ensure social and political harmony.,D,True,0.08167756348848343,0.13466353714466095,0.11884016543626785,0.32304102182388306 Which of these Democrats lost to Ronald Reagan in the 1984 presidential elections?,Michael Dukakis,Walter Mondale,Gary Hart,Jimmy Carter,B,False,0.23293106257915497,0.20556093752384186,0.09710011631250381,0.12467902153730392 Real gross domestic product (GDP) is defined as the ratio of nominal GDP to the,money supply,unemployment rate,government's budget deficit,GDP deflator,D,True,0.07670846581459045,0.08692207932472229,0.2085152268409729,0.34378349781036377 Which of these is another name for a golf course?,Pitch,Links,Steps,Suite,B,True,0.15302662551403046,0.3670918047428131,0.06379098445177078,0.049680471420288086 "When Corporation X pays out $300,000 in salaries, which of the following is the impact on assets and liabilities?","Salary expense is increased by $300,000; cash is increased by $300,000","Salary expense is increased by $300,000; cash is decreased by $300,000","Salary expense is decreased by $300,000; cash is increased by $300,000","Salary expense is decreased by $300,000; cash is decreased by $300,000",B,False,0.1313605010509491,0.10230366885662079,0.11592523753643036,0.21657685935497284 Who was not one of the Cartwright sons on the TV series 'Bonanza'?,Adam,Little Joe,Hoss,Ben,D,True,0.10566606372594833,0.13567790389060974,0.1537432074546814,0.2236950397491455 How long is a single term in the US Senate?,two years,four years,six years,eight years,C,False,0.18994693458080292,0.2152380794286728,0.10167127102613449,0.11520864814519882 On what body part should you wear a babushka?,head,hands,foot,legs,A,True,0.1826099157333374,0.11075851321220398,0.12550583481788635,0.11075851321220398 A kindergarten teacher has students determine the following. ‚Ä¢ How many students are absent that day ‚Ä¢ If there are enough snack cups for each student to have one during snack time ‚Ä¢ How many balls are taken outside during recess and how many are brought back inside after recess. Which of the following concepts is most closely aligned with the determinations the teacher is having the students make?,Classifying,Counting,Patterning,Ordering,B,False,0.10483412444591522,0.13460968434810638,0.19585593044757843,0.15253274142742157 "Grammar may be taught in two main ways‚Äî by experience with discourse that entails the varieties of word forms and sentence construction, or by analyzing dummy sentences and diagramming parts. Plentiful discursive experience is what really teaches grammar, for it exercises judgment and provides language intake, whereas formal grammar study has been proved irrelevant. Politics more than pedagogy retards the changing of the curriculum to fit this truth. The author of the passage above argues that",using language in a wide variety of situations improves grammar,good judgment can be improved by studying the rules of formal grammar,analyzing and diagramming provide exercise in logical thinking,formal study of grammar improves writing ability,A,False,0.15321233868598938,0.0929279699921608,0.0929279699921608,0.28623831272125244 Who was the mother of the Greek god Zeus?,Gaia,Phoebe,Rhea,Hera,C,True,0.14685875177383423,0.14685875177383423,0.18857036530971527,0.18857036530971527 Which of these evangelists is a cousin of rocker Jerry Lee Lewis?,Billy Graham,Oral Roberts,Jerry Falwell,Jimmy Swaggart,D,False,0.15709735453128815,0.13863793015480042,0.13863793015480042,0.15709735453128815 Which of the following prescribes standards for wages and overtime pay that affect most private and public employment?,The Employee Retirement Income Security Act,The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act,The Fair Labor Standards Act,The Federal Employees' Compensation Act,C,True,0.038244251161813736,0.09174318611621857,0.4659103751182556,0.09174318611621857 What organelle is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?,Nucleus,Chloroplast,Mitochondria,Golgi Apparatus,B,True,0.06814610958099365,0.3921538293361664,0.12731370329856873,0.01520545408129692 In what city is TV's 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' set?,Dallas,Chicago,New York,Minneapolis,D,False,0.09801166504621506,0.18310990929603577,0.14260613918304443,0.08649500459432602 What Greek poet wrote 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey'?,Sophocles,Plato,Homer,Socrates,C,True,0.05646996945142746,0.13546441495418549,0.4172597825527191,0.05646996945142746 What is Delta Burke's character's job on the sitcom 'Designing Women'?,fashion designer,graphic designer,interior designer,website designer,C,True,0.17661453783512115,0.12138527631759644,0.25697261095046997,0.09453495591878891 Which of the following activities will best help a teacher collect data that will inform instruction to meet the individual needs of students?,Concentric circles,K-W-L chart,Book pass,Reciprocal teaching,B,False,0.0594741590321064,0.07636632770299911,0.11111235618591309,0.38782021403312683 On average what length of time passes between high tides?,3 hours 25 minutes,6 hours 25 minutes,12 hours 25 minutes,24 hours 25 minutes,C,False,0.13558094203472137,0.15363332629203796,0.13558094203472137,0.15363332629203796 An increase in the real interest rate in the United States relative to its trading partners will most likely result in which of the following?,An increase in United States imports,An increase in United States exports,A decrease in the demand for the United States dollar,A decrease in the United States trade deficit,A,False,0.1746634691953659,0.13602805137634277,0.19791963696479797,0.22427234053611755 The legal basis for the escalation of United States involvement in the Vietnam War was the,declaration of war by Congress,passage of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution by Congress,United Nations resolution condemning the North Vietnamese invasion of South Vietnam,mutual defense provisions of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO),B,True,0.15823860466480255,0.2608913481235504,0.12323635816574097,0.2031823992729187 What professional sports team plays its home games in the Alamodome?,New York Jets,Detroit Tigers,Boston Bruins,San Antonio Spurs,D,False,0.05677257850766182,0.12018755078315735,0.25443702936172485,0.25443702936172485 What is the name of Howard Stern's female on-air sidekick?,Allison Norris,Jackie Reeses,Jackie Martling,Robin Quivers,D,True,0.09489632397890091,0.13807332515716553,0.12184929847717285,0.33122068643569946 In what decade did Israel become an independent state?,1920s,1940s,1950s,1960s,B,False,0.08737063407897949,0.14404983818531036,0.20959126949310303,0.163229838013649 In cooking the term 'au gratin' is sometimes used to describe a dish with what topping?,cheese,fruit,gravy,whipped cream,A,True,0.470581591129303,0.08177480846643448,0.0926630049943924,0.056202955543994904 Which of the following is the most effective way to evaluate the development of a student's drafting skills throughout the school year?,Baseline assessment,Portfolio assessment,Short-answer unit assessment,Teacher-created assessment,B,False,0.2743910253047943,0.12961314618587494,0.061224911361932755,0.06937691569328308 In the sci-fi movie 'Fantastic Voyage' where do the voyagers travel?,through outer space,through a human body,to the ocean floor,to the center of the earth,B,True,0.06673045456409454,0.3840072751045227,0.04586312919855118,0.00903098564594984 What would be the most likely thing one would do with the compound MgSO4 7H2O?,power a car,blow up a building,soak ones feet,fertilize a lawn,C,True,0.09593100845813751,0.10870407521724701,0.1792227178812027,0.13957878947257996 Who originally proposed the idea of daylight-saving time?,Benjamin Franklin,Henry David Thoreau,Galileo,Albert Einstein,A,True,0.2707616984844208,0.1642252653837204,0.11287026107311249,0.14492829144001007 If you ask for 'gai' at a Thai restaurant what will you get?,shrimp,chicken,beef,pork,B,False,0.19476814568042755,0.15168558061122894,0.1718822866678238,0.11813285201787949 On a set of jumper cables what color designates the negative connector?,black,red,orange,blue,A,True,0.23646126687526703,0.18415622413158417,0.08698924630880356,0.06774728745222092 Which of these is a commonly-known investment account?,CNN,EMC,IRA,IRS,C,True,0.10831499844789505,0.09558764845132828,0.22930283844470978,0.20235905051231384 If you are 'riding fakie' inside a 'half pipe' what are you probably doing?,skiing,biking,snowboarding,surfing,C,True,0.08523654192686081,0.15924283862113953,0.2625470459461212,0.09658566862344742 Which of these people was not alive in the 20th century?,Mark Twain,Thomas Edison,Sigmund Freud,Ulysses S Grant,D,True,0.08135692030191422,0.09218946844339371,0.11837363243103027,0.32177284359931946 What color is cartoon character Marge Simpson's hair?,yellow,purple,blue,brown,C,False,0.29244235157966614,0.1565331071615219,0.0949421301484108,0.06525270640850067 Which of these is not a fabric?,Velveteen,Celotex,Seersucker,Tencel,B,False,0.07102096080780029,0.1170937642455101,0.1703704297542572,0.28089335560798645 How is 4:00 pm expressed in military time?,1600,4,400,4:00,A,False,0.05332004651427269,0.047054775059223175,0.036646295338869095,0.23896387219429016 Which of the following is most likely to cause a rise in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere in the future?,Atomic warfare,CO2 from fossil fuels,Dust clouds from volcanoes,Depletion of Earth's ozone layer,B,True,0.11943897604942322,0.3246687650680542,0.10540451854467392,0.135342076420784 Which of the following activities is likely to have the greatest impact on biodiversity?,Copper mining in Chile,Soil erosion on the slopes of the Rocky Mountains,Large-scale deforestation of the Amazon or Congo basin tropical forests,Increased use of ethanol fuels in the United States,C,True,0.07777089625597,0.08812598139047623,0.23955123126506805,0.16464099287986755 Whom did Billie Jean King defeat in the famous 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match?,Jimmy Connors,Pete Sampras,John McEnroe,Bobby Riggs,D,False,0.10422859340906143,0.19472463428974152,0.22065192461013794,0.15165171027183533 Which of the following structures is most susceptible to damage by acid precipitation?,A monument made of granite,A roof made of slate,A tombstone made of marble,A statue made of gabbro,C,False,0.2840062379837036,0.1341550648212433,0.15201759338378906,0.1044800728559494 Who is an archenemy of the cartoon superhero Underdog?,OverCat,Muttley,Mr Whoopie,Dick Dastardly,A,True,0.20224447548389435,0.1784801185131073,0.12266747653484344,0.12266747653484344 Mohair is made from the fleece of what animal?,camel,llama,goat,mole,C,True,0.1325732171535492,0.17022737860679626,0.21857628226280212,0.09111614525318146 "The Burgess Shale is a rock formation in Canada that has a large number of fossils from the Cambrian period preserved in exquisite detail. Many primitive members of modern phyla, including arthropods, mollusks, and chordates, can be found among the fossils exposed in this region. Based on these fossils, it can be concluded that most of the modern groups of animal life first appeared roughly",3 billion years ago,540 million years ago,65 million years ago,"200,000 years ago",B,False,0.15139871835708618,0.11790943890810013,0.13360890746116638,0.11790943890810013 The Strauss family of composers popularized what dance?,waltz,tango,fox-trot,square dance,A,True,0.340606153011322,0.14198577404022217,0.059188470244407654,0.09758530557155609 What was Ludwig Van Beethoven's final symphony?,Ninth,Tenth,Eleventh,Twelfth,A,False,0.11966192722320557,0.13559472560882568,0.1536489576101303,0.22355790436267853 A portrait that comically exaggerates a person's physical traits is called a what?,Landscape,Caricature,Still life,Impressionism,B,True,0.052729763090610504,0.5002861022949219,0.06770636141300201,0.011765601113438606 The government establishes a price floor in a market for a good in order to,eliminate a surplus in the market,eliminate a shortage in the market,help buyers of the good,help sellers of the good,D,True,0.1842997968196869,0.16264399886131287,0.16264399886131287,0.2088390439748764 A student is standing in front of the class delivering a presentation. Some students in the back of the room note that they are having trouble hearing what the presenter is saying. Which of the following suggestions to the presenter would best address this problem?,Engage your audience by making eye contact with people in the back of the room,Entertain your audience with exaggerated body language,Emphasize your main points by reading them directly from a paper,Project your voice by relaxing the rib cage and maintaining good posture,D,True,0.09711208939552307,0.11004241555929184,0.12469438463449478,0.3840857446193695 "A passage from Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God is as follows. The people all saw her come because it was sundown. The sun was gone, but he had left his footprints in the sky. It was the time for sitting on porches beside the road. It was the time to hear things and talk. These sitters had been tongueless, earless, eyeless conveniences all day long. Mules and other brutes had occupied their skins. But now, the sun and the bossman were gone, so the skins felt powerful and human. They became lords of sounds and lesser things. They passed nations through their mouths. They sat in judgment. The description of the sun in the second sentence contains which of the following literary devices?",Foreshadowing,Irony,Flashback,Personification,D,False,0.16138477623462677,0.08638305217027664,0.12568660080432892,0.14242157340049744 Which of these is not one of the 3 methods of heat transfer?,Conduction,Radiation,Convection,Induction,D,True,0.041310954838991165,0.07717902958393097,0.16338799893856049,0.34589239954948425 Which of these is not an ingredient in Yorkshire pudding?,eggs,milk,chocolate,meat drippings,C,False,0.10901715606451035,0.06612224876880646,0.17973890900611877,0.26151856780052185 "Anna feels that she is confusing ""who"" and ""whom"" in her narrative. She wants to correct her error. Which of the following reference materials will best help Anna accomplish such a task?",A dictionary,A thesaurus,A glossary,A grammar guide,D,False,0.27069926261901855,0.09958470612764359,0.09958470612764359,0.27069926261901855 Where was the chicken First domesticated?,France,India,Peru,Zaire,B,False,0.12123576551675797,0.13737812638282776,0.17639699578285217,0.13737812638282776 Which of the following is not in Nevada?,Liberace Museum,Pikes Peak,Lake Mead,Hoover Dam,B,False,0.08083212375640869,0.09159479290246964,0.13326963782310486,0.2821318209171295 What famous folksinger founded the Institute for the Study of Non-Violence in 1965?,Bob Dylan,Woody Guthrie,Joan Baez,Peter Yarrow,C,False,0.19910664856433868,0.25565800070762634,0.08300000429153442,0.09405133128166199 Phoebe Dione and Helene are moons of what planet?,Jupiter,Saturn,Neptune,Pluto,B,False,0.30991530418395996,0.14639362692832947,0.06915145367383957,0.1006147637963295 Which of these companies is not an online stock brokerage?,E*Trade,EDigital,Datek Online,DLJ Direct,B,False,0.09354133903980255,0.09354133903980255,0.17475824058055878,0.3699631690979004 Which of these is not the name of one of rock musician Frank Zappa's children?,Dweezil,Ahmet,Moon Unit,Lumpy Gravy,D,True,0.04953562095761299,0.06360499560832977,0.11882977932691574,0.4147566854953766 How much does Peanuts character Lucy charge for her psychiatric advice?,5 cents,10 cents,75 cents,$125,A,True,0.3157501518726349,0.10250905901193619,0.10250905901193619,0.09046393632888794 Which of the following is the most reasonable action to take for an artist whose work requires the use of a specific hazardous product?,Finding a nontoxic product to use and adapting the art-making process as necessary,Reading the product's label and proceeding according to the label directions,Making sure no children are present when using the product,Checking with a qualified toxicologist before using the material,B,False,0.281472384929657,0.13295814394950867,0.10354790836572647,0.15066130459308624 What children's storybook character believes that the sky is falling?,Chicken Little,Curious George,Jack Sprat,Tom Thumb,A,True,0.33696305751800537,0.12396179884672165,0.14046710729599,0.06635195761919022 Pop icon Tiny Tim was famous for playing what musical instrument?,ukulele,kazoo,accordion,fiddle,A,True,0.26867732405662537,0.0988408774137497,0.1438126116991043,0.1438126116991043 Which of the following is the highest level taxonomic rank?,Domain,Class,Phylum,Kingdom,A,False,0.1424243152141571,0.12568902969360352,0.12568902969360352,0.16138790547847748 When daylight-saving time arrives in the spring how do most Americans turn their clocks?,one hour forward,one hour backward,two hours forward,two hours backward,A,True,0.2584628760814667,0.05767085775732994,0.03497914597392082,0.03497914597392082 Which of these fashion designers was born in the United States?,Laura Ashley,Helmut Lang,Donna Karan,Christian Dior,C,True,0.11603333801031113,0.16882750391960144,0.19130662083625793,0.16882750391960144 Who was on the $500 bill?,Calvin Coolidge,Andrew Jackson,Aaron Burr,William McKinley,D,False,0.21770314872264862,0.19212234020233154,0.10283568501472473,0.11652810126543045 For a man and woman on a date 'dutch treat' means what?,The man pays,The woman pays,The Dutch pay,Each pays their own way,D,False,0.1534472405910492,0.09307046234607697,0.08213439583778381,0.1534472405910492 What city's residents are known as 'Knickerbockers'?,Boston,Philadelphia,New York City,London,C,True,0.061680302023887634,0.06989293545484543,0.35494565963745117,0.10169363766908646 Which of these college football programs has produced the most Heisman Trophy winners?,Notre Dame,USC,Oklahoma,Michigan,A,True,0.1661916822195053,0.10080035030841827,0.12943020462989807,0.1661916822195053 What does a pH level measure?,acidity,density,wavelength,humidity,A,True,0.3802737593650818,0.10895025730133057,0.05831687152385712,0.06608166545629501 If a hertz is equal to one cylce per second how many cycles per second does a megahertz equal?,-328716,1000,1000000,1000000000,C,False,0.05440625920891762,0.13051383197307587,0.1478915512561798,0.2151809185743332 "Every day was a happy day, and every night was peaceful. The sentence above can best be classified as",simple,compound,complex,compound-complex,B,True,0.16710954904556274,0.18935993313789368,0.14747366309165955,0.11485260725021362 Which of these holidays is not attached to a specific date?,Independence Day,New Year's Day,Thanksgiving,Christmas,C,False,0.06449992209672928,0.09384683519601822,0.1547272652387619,0.19867375493049622 Where is the Louvre museum?,Paris,Lyon,Geneva,Vichy,A,True,0.5016393661499023,0.04665973037481308,0.05287240073084831,0.08717184513807297 Which of the following guidance systems is principally a materials-handling device?,Escalator,Conveyor,Highway,Railroad,B,True,0.1439284384250641,0.20941463112831116,0.1439284384250641,0.09892047196626663 "A preschool teacher is teaching students about a color wheel, which is an organization of hues around a circle. Red, yellow, and blue are examples of which of the following kinds of colors on the color wheel?",Complementary,Primary,Secondary,Tertiary,B,False,0.1530560851097107,0.1350715160369873,0.1350715160369873,0.1734352707862854 A second-grade teacher has each student select a card at random that is marked with a three-digit number. Students then model their numbers with base ten blocks on a place value mat. Which of the following whole number concepts does the lesson best reinforce?,Comparing quantities,Describing quantities,Ordering quantities,Decomposing quantities,D,False,0.1571008712053299,0.12235027551651001,0.1571008712053299,0.13864102959632874 Which brand of cat food claims it's so tasty that 'cats ask for it by name'?,Fancy Feast,Cat Chow,Meow Mix,9-Lives,C,False,0.303936243057251,0.11181190609931946,0.07684711366891861,0.12669947743415833 In the phrase 'Y2K' what does 'K' stand for?,millennium,computer code,catastrophe,thousand,D,False,0.1529313325881958,0.19636771082878113,0.11910303682088852,0.07223965227603912 What is the approximate speed of light?,165 miles per hour,122000 miles per hour,186000 miles per second,293000 miles per second,C,False,0.06720516830682755,0.1826825886964798,0.1826825886964798,0.14227335155010223 Which of these people was buried in the Valley of the Kings?,Louis XIV,Elvis Presley,Julius Caesar,King Tut,D,True,0.08717867732048035,0.11193962395191193,0.1845572292804718,0.23697617650032043 After Prince Charles who is next in line to be the king of England?,Prince William,Prince Andrew,Prince Edward,Fresh Prince,A,True,0.2769089937210083,0.14821870625019073,0.07001356035470963,0.042465370148420334 The disco band ABBA comes from what country?,Norway,Sweden,Switzerland,The Netherlands,B,True,0.17371582984924316,0.2527550458908081,0.09298338741064072,0.10536397248506546 When it's noon in New York during daylight-saving time what time is it in Honolulu?,6:00 AM,6:30 AM,7:00 AM,8:00 AM,A,False,0.06053847074508667,0.14522424340248108,0.14522424340248108,0.186471626162529 "The total retail market value of all the goods and services produced in a nation, usually stated in annual terms, is the",ratio of profit to sales,current ratio,gross domestic product,trade surplus,C,True,0.028881022706627846,0.03272648900747299,0.5800908803939819,0.08895982056856155 What is the world‚Äôs most venomous fish?,Scorpion fish,Lion fish,Stonefish,Toadfish,C,True,0.09542879462242126,0.08421560376882553,0.259402334690094,0.13884806632995605 What force causes an ice cream cone to fly off of a spinning merry-go-round?,centrifugal,Vehicular,Gravitational,Torsal,A,True,0.25902706384658813,0.10797854512929916,0.138647198677063,0.05100544914603233 Which of these words is spelled correctly?,decieve,foriegn,hygiene,wierd,C,False,0.17316894233226776,0.11901716142892838,0.15282104909420013,0.22235332429409027 The term 'chili con carne' refers to chili with what?,beans,meat,cheese,chili peppers,B,False,0.2762075662612915,0.16752836108207703,0.11514044553041458,0.11514044553041458 At what age can someone first attend an R-rated movie without an accompanying adult?,15,17,18,21,B,False,0.20870861411094666,0.12658818066120148,0.1841847151517868,0.11171367764472961 On TV's 'Seinfeld' what type of doctor did Mr Costanza go to when he sat on 'fusilli Jerry'?,ophthalmologist,cardiologist,neurologist,proctologist,D,False,0.1416574865579605,0.07582378387451172,0.11032295972108841,0.11032295972108841 In the comic strip 'Peanuts' what is Schroeder known for doing?,Dancing,playing football,playing the piano,Flying an imaginary plane,C,True,0.08776654303073883,0.05323310196399689,0.4457153081893921,0.03228750824928284 How is the Arabic numeral for '2' written?,2,II,I,ii,A,True,0.21213959157466888,0.12866917252540588,0.08843293786048889,0.11355014890432358 What country gave us the fashionable headgear called the beret?,Switzerland,China,Mexico,France,D,True,0.07049950957298279,0.09052316844463348,0.13171042501926422,0.24606746435165405 How many spikes are on the Statue of Liberty's crown?,five,seven,nine,thirteen,B,False,0.18389664590358734,0.11153895407915115,0.16228821873664856,0.14321884512901306 In a game with no wild cards what is the highest possible poker hand?,straight flush,royal flush,full house,four of a kind,B,False,0.3423675000667572,0.09808994084596634,0.06741615384817123,0.0865640640258789 Moderate and frequent irrigation is normally most appropriate for a corn crop growing in a,dispersed alluvial fan soil,"heavy-textured soil, such as silty clay","light-textured soil, such as loamy sand",region of low humidity,C,True,0.15396760404109955,0.13587594032287598,0.19769832491874695,0.1199100986123085 What is the capital of North Dakota?,Bismarck,Fargo,Sioux Falls,Pierre,A,True,0.25156211853027344,0.25156211853027344,0.0925445482134819,0.13465151190757751 A fiscal policy to combat a recession would call for,an increase in taxes,an increase in government spending,a decrease in the reserve requirement,a decrease in the discount rate,B,True,0.16744641959667206,0.2760724723339081,0.10156138986349106,0.11508411914110184 An electric fence installed to keep both mature cattle and sheep in a field should have a wire placed at which of the following heights? I. 6 inches II. 18 inches III. 40 inches IV. 60 inches,I only,II only,II and III only,III and IV only,C,False,0.08298245817422867,0.0940314456820488,0.1368149369955063,0.17567385733127594 How much chicken excrement is produced in the United States every year?,4*10^10 kg,4*10^12 kg,4*10^14 kg,4*10^16 kg,A,False,0.12528586387634277,0.11056438833475113,0.12528586387634277,0.16087022423744202 According to the American Kennel Club what is the most popular breed Of dog in the US as of 1999?,Poodle,Beagle,German shepherd,Labrador retriever,D,True,0.15695923566818237,0.09520059823989868,0.13851605355739594,0.1778581291437149 What singer appeared in the 1992 baseball film 'A League of Their Own'?,Brandy,Madonna,Garth Brooks,Whitney Houston,B,False,0.203676238656044,0.17974364757537842,0.13998450338840485,0.10902003943920135 How is the word 'ambulance' normally written on the front of American ambulances?,in French,in reverse,in braille,in gibberish,B,False,0.1406579166650772,0.0853133499622345,0.1406579166650772,0.12413018196821213 What is the colored part of the eye called?,iris,pupil,retina,cochlea,A,True,0.500365674495697,0.04107251390814781,0.05273815244436264,0.031987305730581284 If you work as a 'dolly grip' what business are you in?,sheep farming,film production,construction,moving,B,True,0.08464916795492172,0.3793712258338928,0.03998543322086334,0.05134231224656105 Who was the longest reigning monarch in French history?,Louis XIII,Louis XIV,Louis XV,Louis XVI,B,True,0.07017208635807037,0.21614524722099304,0.09010273963212967,0.14855431020259857 The principles of xeriscaping are best exemplified by a homeowner who,installs an in-ground sprinkler system that operates on a timer,lowers the cutting height on the lawn mower to reduce the surface area in contact with the cutting blade,increases the use of fertilizer on the turfgrass to promote growth,replaces nonnative ornamentals with native shrubs that do not require irrigation,D,True,0.09668689966201782,0.09668689966201782,0.12414845079183578,0.3374704420566559 What was the revenue for flat screen televisions sold in Australia in the past 12 months (as of 2013)?,$120 million annual Revenue,$1.2 billion annual Revenue,$12 billion annual Revenue,$120 billion annual Revenue,B,False,0.13512994349002838,0.11925176531076431,0.10523931682109833,0.10523931682109833 What native empire controlled Large areas of South African Territory during the 19th century?,Hutu,Zulu,Aztec,Masai,B,True,0.08411014825105667,0.376955509185791,0.09530927985906601,0.12237953394651413 How many keys are on a Standard piano?,20,54,88,100,C,True,0.1442100703716278,0.11231091618537903,0.16341140866279602,0.11231091618537903 The most important consideration in designing successful messages to be transmitted through graphic communications is knowledge and understanding of,current technologies,the capabilities of the designer,the limitations of the printer,the nature of the audience,D,True,0.09200520813465118,0.08119431138038635,0.17188836634159088,0.3211297392845154 Which one of these world leaders was assassinated?,Indira Gandhi,Ferdinand Marcos,Golda Meir,Neville Chamberlain,A,True,0.2337588369846344,0.18205156922340393,0.14178191125392914,0.110419861972332 Which of these candy bars was named for a baseball player?,Baby Ruth,Clark Bar,Reggie Bar,Butterfinger,C,False,0.2743177115917206,0.12957851588726044,0.06935837864875793,0.1468316912651062 The common term for someone who has difficulty seeing objects in the distance is what?,farsighted,nearsighted,hindsighted,hypermetropic,B,False,0.2636587619781494,0.15991711616516113,0.06666336953639984,0.09699464589357376 Where did jazz great Sun Ra claim he was born?,Atlantis,Mount Olympus,Saturn,in a saxophone,C,False,0.12878358364105225,0.12878358364105225,0.16536138951778412,0.18737900257110596 By what name is Bob Keeshan better known?,Bozo the Clown,Pee Wee Herman,Captain Kangaroo,Buffalo Bob,C,False,0.1920279562473297,0.08004917204380035,0.14955152571201324,0.10278516262769699 Where would you typically find a bailiff?,grocery store,courtroom,football stadium,doctor's office,B,True,0.1342746615409851,0.4135950803756714,0.06342685967683792,0.03847033157944679 Girls of what religious community traditionally wear bonnets?,Amish,Sikh,Roman Catholic,Christian,A,True,0.2535492777824402,0.09327557682991028,0.10569506138563156,0.11976820230484009 What New Age musician released a 1998 album titled 'King of the Pan3Flute'?,Zamfir,Yanni,Vangelis,Kenny G,A,True,0.24897748231887817,0.21972185373306274,0.07133324444293976,0.05555438622832298 Which of these is a fish?,sea horse,sea cow,sea snake,sea lion,A,False,0.15435214340686798,0.10608457028865814,0.15435214340686798,0.17490388453006744 How many airplanes are in the air worldwide right now (as of 2014)?,"5,000","20,000","80,000","320,000",B,False,0.12244975566864014,0.12244975566864014,0.12244975566864014,0.20188552141189575 Reindeer herding as an economic activity of the Sami in Norway is an example of which of the following types of diffusion?,Stimulus,Hierarchical,Relocation,Contagious,A,False,0.1393897533416748,0.1393897533416748,0.1393897533416748,0.157949298620224 "When cool air flows from a high mountain region to a region of lower elevation, the air will",increase in moisture content,"condense, forming large amounts of dew",undergo adiabatic warming,undergo adiabatic cooling,C,True,0.16697750985622406,0.1300422102212906,0.21440336108207703,0.14735713601112366 In Greek mythology what is the name of Zeus' father?,Apollo,Cronus,Prometheus,Hercules,B,True,0.0691726878285408,0.35128793120384216,0.21306689083576202,0.0691726878285408 What disease does a carcinogen cause?,cancer,influenza,emphysema,heart disease,A,True,0.4628303647041321,0.0709773376584053,0.0804278552532196,0.03352732211351395 Who sang lead vocals for the band Big Brother and the Holding Company?,Grace Slick,Janis Joplin,Mama Cass,Karen Carpenter,B,False,0.4151895344257355,0.17307674884796143,0.06367138028144836,0.0721491128206253 Which Pope immediately preceded John Paul II?,John XXIII,Paul VI,John Paul I,Hank II,C,False,0.21085883677005768,0.23893436789512634,0.08789905160665512,0.06041206791996956 Which of these is not a spice?,dill,aniseed,cucumber,cayenne,C,False,0.06007178872823715,0.07713370770215988,0.20967115461826324,0.2375885397195816 Which of the following protocols is used to transport HTML pages from Web servers to Web browsers?,BOOTP,HTTP,SNMP,SMTP,B,True,0.06818009912967682,0.5708649754524231,0.04685945063829422,0.06016872450709343 What is the correct spelling of New Mexico's largest city?,Albuqerque,Albuquerque,Albequerque,Santa Fe,B,True,0.150370255112648,0.21878741681575775,0.06268364936113358,0.06268364936113358 Which of the following best defines federalism?,A government in which the political leader is also the religious leader,The concentration of government power in the hands of a small group of people,The division of national power into different branches of government,The division of a country's power into national and subnational units,D,True,0.01726706512272358,0.036554377526044846,0.2701023519039154,0.3468182682991028 What sport is known as 'The Sport of Kings'?,polo,archery,yachting,horse racing,D,True,0.12046068161725998,0.13649983704090118,0.12046068161725998,0.19860608875751495 Which of the following is matched with its correct function?,Ovule ..... production of pollen,Vascular cambium ..... formation of apical meristem,Xylem ..... transport of sugars,Guard cell ..... regulation of transpiration rate,D,False,0.21302475035190582,0.11402393877506256,0.16590385138988495,0.14640963077545166 Which of the following protocols is usually associated with hyperinflation?,A rapid decrease in total spending,A rapid increase in money supply,A slow increase in exports,A slow increase in labor productivity,B,False,0.27073708176612854,0.23892462253570557,0.07756747305393219,0.12788714468479156 In which century was the greatest number of chemical elements discovered?,17th,18th,19th,20th,C,True,0.07604684680700302,0.11064749956130981,0.20671673119068146,0.18242686986923218 "The term ""Cold War"" refers to the",race between the United States and the Soviet Union to claim ownership of Antarctica,contest between the United States and the European Union for economic domination in the West,struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union to gain political hegemony in world affairs,competition between the Soviet Union and China for the resources of the Pacific Rim,C,True,0.07895535975694656,0.11487937718629837,0.40096840262413025,0.10138069093227386 Which of the following articles of clothing has a hood?,Parka,kilt,lederhosen,sarong,A,True,0.20621521770954132,0.11037905514240265,0.14172950387001038,0.16060057282447815 Which of these measurements is equal to one square foot?,50 square inches,77 square inches,100 square inches,144 square inches,D,True,0.10642468184232712,0.13665199279785156,0.17546461522579193,0.19882746040821075 Which of the following is a disorder in ruminants that is characterized by an excessive accumulation of gas in the rumen?,Agalactia,Bloat,Bovine pleuropneumonia,Grass tetany,B,True,0.049234457314014435,0.46712353825569153,0.06321829557418823,0.1338331401348114 "_Whenever the mood strikes her_, Angela takes a short walk around the block. In the sentence above, the underlined portion can best be described as",an adjective clause,a relative clause,a subordinate clause,an independent clause,C,False,0.17413242161273956,0.15367132425308228,0.17413242161273956,0.13561446964740753 "What term is used to describe a""group of geese?",gaggle,gang,gander,grist,A,True,0.47127991914749146,0.04967253655195236,0.03413940221071243,0.03413940221071243 If you dial '411' on a telephone who are you calling?,the police,the White House,directory assistance,Moviefone,C,True,0.07850518077611923,0.10080264508724213,0.31049400568008423,0.10080264508724213 Which of these are not legumes?,beans,peas,radishes,peanuts,C,False,0.07920513302087784,0.07920513302087784,0.13058719038963318,0.24396897852420807 "In 1989 scientists from Norway discovered that there are far more viruses in oceans lakes, and streams than previously believed. How many viruses did they find that a milliliter of natural water might contain?",up to 250,up to 25000,up to 2500000,up to 250000000,D,False,0.1907419115304947,0.1020967960357666,0.11569081991910934,0.11569081991910934 Which company holds an annual self-named 'Bake-Off'?,Betty Crocker,Duncan Hines,Pillsbury,Keebler,C,False,0.2276775985956192,0.13809344172477722,0.10754728317260742,0.07391609251499176 Which of the following fiscal policy actions is most expansionary?,Increasing both government spending and taxes,Increasing government spending and decreasing taxes,Decreasing government spending and increasing taxes,Decreasing both government spending and taxes,B,False,0.16848409175872803,0.09018304944038391,0.1021907702088356,0.24514290690422058 Which of the following steps should be taken first to effectively present new information to coworkers?,Analyzing the audience,Determining the objective,Creating three to five key messages,Choosing a communication tool,B,False,0.3680723011493683,0.09306325763463974,0.10545448958873749,0.10545448958873749 What is the name of the character Played by Woody Allen in the 1967 James Bond film 'Casino Royale'?,Dr Evil,Q,Little Jimmy Bond,M,C,False,0.1375357210636139,0.1375357210636139,0.1375357210636139,0.22675806283950806 Which of the following is generally the first step taken in a large-scale commercial construction venture?,Filing applications for building permits and variances,Ordering the materials needed for the building foundation,Drafting a contract that spells out the details of the building plan,Holding a discussion between the developer and the designer/contractor about the scope of the construction,D,True,0.16120891273021698,0.12554962933063507,0.14226636290550232,0.23455756902694702 How many eyes does a Giraffe have?,one,two,three,four,B,False,0.14113380014896393,0.15992555022239685,0.18121939897537231,0.15992555022239685 What pro wrestler grapples with Sylvester Stallone in the movie-'Rocky III'?,Dolph Lundgren,Hulk Hogan,Andre the Giant,The Iron Sheik,B,False,0.1734103411436081,0.15303409099578857,0.19649966061115265,0.09281986951828003 Which of the following activities will be most effective in introducing kindergartners to the concept of how plants transport water?,Demonstrating that a celery stalk can be peeled lengthwise but not crosswise,Placing celery stalks in water colored with a dye and observing the results,Collecting rainwater in a rain gauge and comparing the amount of rainfall to a plant's growth rate,"Planting bean seeds in paper cups, placing them on the windowsill, and watering them daily",B,False,0.1535489708185196,0.1535489708185196,0.10553257167339325,0.19716079533100128 What is the function of mitochondria in the cell?,To generate energy,To process waste,To kill viruses or other antigens,To repair damage,A,True,0.5246794819831848,0.029600393027067184,0.02612225152552128,0.01398223452270031 Which of these is not one of the four basic forces in nature?,electromagnetic,gravitational,nuclear,centrifugal,D,True,0.07755390554666519,0.09958118200302124,0.18604212999343872,0.21081334352493286 Which of these is a slang term for 'police'?,fuzz,shrinks,bean counters,aardvarks,A,True,0.3784419298171997,0.12286210060119629,0.0580359511077404,0.09568510204553604 What is the name of the fruit that is half tangerine and half grapefruit?,graperine,tangefruit,tangelo,kumquat,C,True,0.04732070490717888,0.04732070490717888,0.448966383934021,0.12863102555274963 What are the Smothers Brothers'(first names?,Frank and Bill,Tom and Dick,Dave and George,Ed and Pete,B,False,0.2835715413093567,0.15178491175174713,0.11821019649505615,0.0632733628153801 Which of the following great apes (the Hominidae) is NOT native to Africa?,Gorilla,Human,Chimpanzee,Orangutan,D,True,0.08444667607545853,0.09569060802459717,0.20257702469825745,0.229549840092659 In the movie 'Star Wars' what kind of creature is Chewbacca?,Woolie,Woobie,Wookiee,Klingon,C,True,0.12590940296649933,0.16167086362838745,0.2075895071029663,0.12590940296649933 In the film 'Easy Rider' what emblem is on the back of Peter Fonda's leather jacket?,peace symbol,American flag,two white doves,Harley-Davidson logo,B,False,0.1506311297416687,0.11731164157390594,0.11731164157390594,0.1506311297416687 What are the tallest trees on Earth?,Coast Redwood,Coast Douglas Fir,Giant Sequoia,Sitka Spruce,A,True,0.24587832391262054,0.10249733179807663,0.10249733179807663,0.07044532150030136 Which of these painting tools has bristles on it?,Easel,Knife,Brush,Palette,C,True,0.09535685926675797,0.1224406361579895,0.2937198281288147,0.13874341547489166 Astronaut John Glenn served as a pilot in what branch of the military?,Army,Air Force,Marines,Navy,C,False,0.11716371029615402,0.21889060735702515,0.09124717861413956,0.15044116973876953 On the TV show 'CHiPs' what was Officer Frank Poncherello's-nickname?,Franky,Ponch,Chipper,Hot Dog,B,True,0.11191166192293167,0.4426192343235016,0.05286332964897156,0.036332398653030396 Which of the following criteria is the most important when assessing reading comprehension?,Ability to spell inventively,Ability to decode new words,Ability to identify the main idea,Ability to recognize rhyming patterns,C,True,0.10890212655067444,0.09610578417778015,0.2305458039045334,0.09610578417778015 Which of these games is not played with cards?,baccarat,rummy,craps,solitaire,C,False,0.08473680913448334,0.09601939469575882,0.1583092212677002,0.335140585899353 In American football how many points is a touchdown worth?,two,three,six,seven,C,True,0.14680586755275726,0.16635285317897797,0.2420419603586197,0.12955573201179504 What is the most likely impact of an increase in interest rates?,Investment levels diminish,Employment increases,The value of the U.S. dollar increases,Mortgage rates decline,A,True,0.2421734631061554,0.1143946498632431,0.12962612509727478,0.14688563346862793 Whose profile can you see on the front of dimes that are currently in circulation?,George Washington,Thomas Jefferson,Benjamin Franklin,Franklin Roosevelt,D,False,0.28843197226524353,0.154386505484581,0.08263713866472244,0.08263713866472244 Who is considered the owner of a 'publicly held' company?,the CEO,the stockholders,the president,the government,B,True,0.13081955909729004,0.24440310895442963,0.10188237577676773,0.07934607565402985 Which of the following candies is traditionally fruit flavored?,M&M's,Skittles,Reese's Pieces,Junior Mints,B,False,0.23037661612033844,0.10882221162319183,0.12331172078847885,0.17941749095916748 In 1926 the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team was formed in what city?,Boston,Philadelphia,Chicago,New York City,C,True,0.04745730757713318,0.11384417116641998,0.24100810289382935,0.16564229130744934 Which of the following steps in the design of a dog house would be earliest?,Acquiring all the tools necessary for the building,Purchasing all the materials for building the structure,"Identifying the color, shape, and style of the exterior surface",Accessing the measurements of the dog and all the interior materials,D,True,0.14078131318092346,0.14078131318092346,0.15952612459659576,0.18076679110527039 What was the name of the 1999 art exhibit that sparked a national debate about censorship?,Sticks & Stones',Pulsation',Black & White',Sensation',D,True,0.16171041131019592,0.12594018876552582,0.08655734360218048,0.20764027535915375 What was the title of Beethoven's only completed opera?,Faust',The Silence',Immortal Beloved',Fidelio',D,True,0.0894135907292366,0.07890722155570984,0.11480932682752609,0.27541324496269226 What is the name of the StarKist tuna mascot?,Charlie,Sam,Al,Morris,A,True,0.32609665393829346,0.1745469719171524,0.11996426433324814,0.07276199758052826 Which of the following groups was converted to Christianity in the tenth century C.E. by missionaries from the Byzantine Empire?,Franks,Visigoths,Russians,Anglo-Saxons,C,False,0.20608438551425934,0.18186883628368378,0.12499649822711945,0.18186883628368378 Which of these words is an adverb?,hurried,fast,speedy,quickly,D,True,0.10136083513498306,0.14747914671897888,0.13014988601207733,0.21458087861537933 On which part of a car would you find the 'caliper'?,battery,engine,radiator,brakes,D,True,0.04063056781888008,0.11044532805681229,0.2063390463590622,0.26494458317756653 Which of these plants is the national emblem of Scotland?,ivy,thistle,rose,linden,B,True,0.09162870794534683,0.21980585157871246,0.0713605135679245,0.15107020735740662 How much does it cost to air condition all American automobiles for a year (as of 2018)?,$10m,$100m,$1 billion,$10 billion,C,False,0.0911501944065094,0.13262274861335754,0.11703915894031525,0.1702909767627716 What fictional character claims to be 'smarter than the average bear'?,Paddington Bear,Fozzie Bear,Smokey Bear,Yogi Bear,D,False,0.3085983991622925,0.16518083214759827,0.11352701485157013,0.06885761022567749 If you are truly afraid of the dark what do you suffer from?,hypnophobia,cryptophobia,hadephobia,nyctophobia,D,True,0.16897974908351898,0.07982037961483002,0.11613797396421432,0.1914791464805603 Which of the following is a way in which Congress can influence the federal bureaucracy?,Increasing or decreasing departmental salaries,Appropriating funds,Appointing agency heads,Dismissing cabinet secretaries,B,False,0.1608421802520752,0.1608421802520752,0.1252640187740326,0.14194273948669434 What country was once ruled by shoguns?,China,Japan,North Korea,Taiwan,B,True,0.05563347414135933,0.41107887029647827,0.04909637197852135,0.03823629021644592 On what continent can you find tigers in the wild?,Africa,Asia,Europe,South America,B,False,0.24398431181907654,0.19001516699790955,0.07921011000871658,0.10170778632164001 "The construction of a transportation network that included roads, canals, and steamboats that took shape in the United States in the early decades of the nineteenth century had which of the following effects in the years before the Civil War?",It decreased the need for immigrant labor.,It stimulated the development of a market revolution.,It weakened the plantation system in the southern states.,It transformed the United States into an international military power.,B,False,0.12124932557344437,0.15568721294403076,0.17641672492027283,0.1999063342809677 What is the more common name for the disease 'pertussis'?,whooping cough,tennis elbow,black lung,German measles,A,True,0.528225839138031,0.0630875825881958,0.02629881538450718,0.023208625614643097 The primary purpose of a Supervised Agricultural Experience ( SAE ) program is to,provide a basis for students to apply for and win proficiency awards,provide students with an income to be used to learn money management skills,"give students a chance to earn enough money to qualify for local, state, and national FFA degrees",allow students to apply skills learned in the classroom and learn new skills in a specialized area,D,True,0.0684710144996643,0.07758782804012299,0.21090558171272278,0.3477245271205902 An early-nineteenth-century railroad steam engine is an excellent example of which of the following power systems?,Internal combustion engine,External combustion engine,Rotary engine,Reaction engine,B,False,0.1570373773574829,0.1570373773574829,0.10793010890483856,0.17794667184352875 With which of the following statements would both Thomas Hobbes and John Locke most probably have agreed?,Government authority is created as the result of a social contract.,Government must enforce religious law to prevent moral decay.,Government must enforce the majority's will regardless of the wishes of the minority.,Government must bend to the will of the educated minority.,A,True,0.2084735482931137,0.11158785969018936,0.11158785969018936,0.18397726118564606 In the classic song 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' for whom do we 'root root root'?,the umpire,the home team,the bat boy,Mighty Casey,B,False,0.18802209198474884,0.18802209198474884,0.12922556698322296,0.0888153538107872 Who was Charlie McCarthy?,a US senator,a Chicago gangster,a famous baseball pitcher,a wooden dummy,D,True,0.041820019483566284,0.05369797348976135,0.14596621692180634,0.44960761070251465 How many states were in the Confederate States of America?,11,13,16,22,A,True,0.15615351498126984,0.15615351498126984,0.12161248177289963,0.12161248177289963 Who were the Chicago Seven?,war protesters,bluegrass musicians,bank robbers,mobsters,A,True,0.1963198035955429,0.13492850959300995,0.1050824224948883,0.17325161397457123 Which dwarf planet is closest to the Sun?,Pluto,Eris,Ceres,Makemake,C,False,0.11467818170785904,0.1890723556280136,0.14724969863891602,0.16685576736927032 What company makes perfumes called 'Beautiful' and 'Pleasures'?,Estee Lauder,Ralph Lauren,Elizabeth Arden,Calvin Klein,A,True,0.26765042543411255,0.11157329380512238,0.14326295256614685,0.14326295256614685 What nationality was Karl Marx?,Russian,German,Danish,English,B,True,0.12892566621303558,0.2729356288909912,0.12892566621303558,0.14609190821647644 In America what is the main ingredient in pepperoni?,Fish,pepper,wheat,meat,D,False,0.09270820766687393,0.1348896473646164,0.19626326858997345,0.17320172488689423 A student in the process of solving a fabrication problem in the manufacturing laboratory asks the teacher what assembly procedures should be used. The teacher's best response would be to,give an opinion as to the best assembly procedure for the particular problem,suggest two or three possible assembly procedures and have the student select one,place the responsibility completely on the student for making the judgment,use leading questions to help the student review and analyze the relative merits of several assembly procedures,D,False,0.17479297518730164,0.1542542576789856,0.13612890243530273,0.17479297518730164 "If the government places a price ceiling on leather garments that is below the equilibrium price, which of the following will occur in the market for leather garments?",There will be a shortage.,There will be a surplus.,The demand curve for leather garments will shift leftward.,The supply curve for leather garments will shift rightward.,A,True,0.23624677956104279,0.1432909071445465,0.12645378708839417,0.12645378708839417 "During President Dwight Eisenhower's administration in the 1950s, the federal government promoted significant changes in transportation in the United States by",establishing generous subsidies for urban mass transit,sponsoring research to develop less polluting automobiles,funding the construction of the interstate highway system,funding the establishment of a national railroad passenger system,C,True,0.05429858714342117,0.11495011299848557,0.4012153148651123,0.1302555352449417 Animals in which of the following groups may have a backbone and a spinal cord?,Mollusks,Chordates,Invertebrates,Echinoderms,B,True,0.1667649894952774,0.18896949291229248,0.1471695899963379,0.1471695899963379 Which of the following statements best illustrates active listening on the part of a second-grade teacher who is helping a student solve a personal problem?,"I have gathered the facts, and I know what really happened.","I understand you, and I know what is best for you.",I believe you understood the class rules.,I respect you as a person with your own ideas and feelings.,D,True,0.04643315076828003,0.08674854785203934,0.12621837854385376,0.38877999782562256 Which of the following stages is the first step in the writing cycle?,Outlining,Brainstorming,Publishing,Editing,B,False,0.38454222679138184,0.1248425841331482,0.06682341545820236,0.1248425841331482 Which of these is a government agency established to protect investors?,AAA,NBA,SEC,MADD,C,True,0.06917053461074829,0.08881671726703644,0.4510485529899597,0.11404293030500412 What character did Woody replace on the TV show 'Cheers'?,Coach,Diane,Norm,Frasier,A,False,0.1522027999162674,0.11853566020727158,0.19543226063251495,0.172468364238739 Which of the following rocks would most likely form from the metamorphism of a shale?,Granite,Quartzite,Schist,Marble,C,False,0.138917475938797,0.2021237313747406,0.2021237313747406,0.10818904638290405 "Which of the following states of matter is characterized by a closely packed arrangement of particles, resulting in a stable, definite shape and definite volume?",Solid,Liquid,Gas,Plasma,A,True,0.3127940595149994,0.1303919553756714,0.10154936462640762,0.06979379057884216 How old is the Earth approximately?,"50,000 years",300 million years,4.5 billion years,no one knows,C,True,0.04490828141570091,0.13832725584506989,0.22806307673454285,0.1567453145980835 "As part of a staffing strategy, a human resources manager hires new personnel through a hidden market. Which of the following best represents the use of a hidden market?",Posting the job opening to a social media Web site,Advertising the job opening on job posting Web sites,Receiving a recommendation from a current employee,Participating in a career fair at a local community college,C,False,0.19700735807418823,0.15342949330806732,0.13540105521678925,0.22323858737945557 What liqueur is used to make a Pink Lady cocktail pink?,grenadine,schnapps,triple sec,pernod,A,False,0.18208284676074982,0.11043883860111237,0.2063269019126892,0.14180627465248108 What is the proper nautical use of an anchor?,to catch large fish,to calculate water depth,to hold a ship in place,to damage other boats,C,True,0.04895970970392227,0.038129858672618866,0.31925737857818604,0.03364948183298111 In ice hockey which of the following is not a penalty?,hooking,charging,carving,butt-ending,C,False,0.09049640595912933,0.1316715031862259,0.149203360080719,0.2787485718727112 "Ethan, a new preschool student, does not talk or play with other students during center time. Which of the following strategies will best help him develop interpersonal relationships?",Demonstrating empathy for Ethan when there is a conflict during center time,Modeling how to show appropriate affection in the classroom,Encouraging students to name and discuss their feelings throughout the day,Identifying a student to be Ethan's partner and participate in center time with him,D,True,0.13621585071086884,0.12021007388830185,0.13621585071086884,0.17490461468696594 If a business files under Chapter 11 what is it doing?,declaring bankruptcy,selling stock,buying a smaller,company suing the government,A,True,0.3421804904937744,0.09803635627031326,0.08651677519083023,0.09803635627031326 How many $100 bills does it take to equal one million dollars?,one thousand,five thousand,ten thousand,one hundred thousand,C,False,0.08640656620264053,0.11094823479652405,0.16142871975898743,0.20727857947349548 A prekindergarten teacher is planning a lesson with a teaching objective of categorizing geometric objects by type of shape. Which of the following actions must children be able to perform successfully before the teacher teaches the lesson?,Identifying attributes of objects,Recognizing the position of whole numbers,Creating sets of objects using counters,Matching values with their numerical representatives,A,True,0.24275089800357819,0.12993520498275757,0.14723587036132812,0.14723587036132812 What former 'Today' show personality played a neighbor on the TV sitcom 'The Hogan Family'?,Jane Pauley,Willard Scott,Deborah Norville,Joe Garagiola,B,False,0.23161929845809937,0.14048421382904053,0.0852079838514328,0.10940921306610107 "If one party to a contract is forced to sign, the contract is defined as",enforceable,executory,unilateral,voidable,D,False,0.2970818877220154,0.15901648998260498,0.10929033160209656,0.15901648998260498 What was the name of the first ship to sail around the world?,Triton,Victoria,Magellan,Elizabeth II,B,False,0.10866813361644745,0.2300504446029663,0.26068130135536194,0.0846308246254921 Which of the following was a direct result of the First Opium War of 1839-1842?,The Chinese commissioner of trade in Canton (Guangzhou) banned the opium trade in that city.,China was forced to open some of its ports to international trade.,Chinese revolutionaries toppled the Qing dynasty.,Chinese leaders set out to remake their economy along Western lines.,B,True,0.17504335939884186,0.254686564207077,0.09369396418333054,0.17504335939884186 What animal is considered sacred in India?,Sheep,Cow,Chicken,Dog,B,True,0.11163122206926346,0.18404875695705414,0.11163122206926346,0.09851419925689697 In computer terminology what does the acronym 'FTP' stand for?,file transfer protocol,full time portal,full text processor,free to print,A,True,0.5164597630500793,0.01214597001671791,0.015595733188092709,0.005737349856644869 What is the art of elegant handwriting called?,calligraphy,engraving,decoupage,lithography,A,True,0.5342136025428772,0.049689605832099915,0.08192431181669235,0.016131853684782982 By what collective name do Christians refer to God the Father God the Son and the Holy Ghost?,the Trio,the Troika,the Triumvirate,the Trinity,D,True,0.09023375809192657,0.062016699463129044,0.1487703174352646,0.21645954251289368 In what year did the United States last win an Olympic gold medal in men's ice hockey?,1976,1980,1984,1988,B,True,0.12260548770427704,0.2595558166503906,0.13893021643161774,0.12260548770427704 What term describes the passing of genetic traits from one generation to the next?,heredity,heresy,homogeneity,hemoglobin,A,True,0.5223190188407898,0.04287455603480339,0.02294909581542015,0.02025250531733036 Modern computer microchips are primarily composed of what element?,Sodium,Silicon,Aluminum,Silver,B,True,0.0711732730269432,0.46410804986953735,0.04891662672162056,0.01401484850794077 The film 'Stand By Me' is based on a novel by what author?,Anne Proulx,Stephen King,Dean Koontz,Frank McCourt,B,True,0.1516799032688141,0.4123086631298065,0.0716485008597374,0.038350678980350494 What kind of car did Burt Reynolds drive in the movie 'Smokey and the Bandit'?,Lamborghini,Camaro,Corvette,Transam,D,False,0.11620699614286423,0.2171032428741455,0.16908018290996552,0.14921273291110992 Which of the following is the best description of traditional phonics instruction?,Students study lists of high-frequency words in order to increase reading speed and comprehension.,"Students are taught individual letter sounds first, followed by letter combination sounds and the rules of putting these combinations together to make words.","Students are immersed in written language, and encouraged to decode entire words using context clues.",Students analyze patterns of organization and syntax as a way of learning to recognize common structures.,B,True,0.14691273868083954,0.39935019612312317,0.04209119826555252,0.10097154229879379 Who composed the 'Moonlight Sonata'?,Mozart,Handel,Bach,Beethoven,D,False,0.1384727656841278,0.20147667825222015,0.1384727656841278,0.12220178544521332 The first commercial radio station was located in what city?,Chicago,Austin,Pittsburgh,Cleveland,C,False,0.17725829780101776,0.1380489021539688,0.12182772904634476,0.1380489021539688 Which of these is not a position on an American football team?,quarterback,tight end,striker,free safety,C,False,0.028678923845291138,0.0607132762670517,0.14564359188079834,0.34938082098960876 Which of these is not a type of primate?,baboon,marmot,orangutan,chimpanzee,B,False,0.07136116921901703,0.07136116921901703,0.19397976994514465,0.31981855630874634 In 1986 Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi drew a so-called 'Line of Death' overwhat body of water?,Gulf of Sidra,Gulf of Oman,Red Sea,Persian Gulf,A,True,0.1738637536764145,0.13540522754192352,0.1738637536764145,0.13540522754192352 What is the nickname of Florida's controversial death row electric chair?,Old Yeller,Old Geezer,Old Smoky,Old Sparky,D,False,0.12814658880233765,0.11308896541595459,0.12814658880233765,0.09980066120624542 The dance known as the 'fandango' is of what origin?,Australian,African,Native American,Spanish,D,True,0.04166925698518753,0.08821380883455276,0.18674863874912262,0.2717176675796509 In what restaurant can you order a Grand Slam breakfast?,Denny's,McDonald's,Burger King,Hardee's,A,True,0.38727954030036926,0.09791959822177887,0.07625985890626907,0.11095745116472244 Which of these minerals is hardest on the Mohs scale?,Corundum,Quartz,Apatite,Calcite,A,False,0.18597590923309326,0.16412316262722015,0.11280009895563126,0.21073831617832184 Which of the following beverages is brewed from the leaves of a plant?,tea,coffee,ginger ale,wine,A,True,0.25103411078453064,0.1343688815832138,0.11858011782169342,0.10464658588171005 "According to Erik Erikson, the primary dilemma faced in adolescence is",industry vs. inferiority,identity vs. identity confusion,generativity vs. stagnation,integrity vs. despair,B,False,0.2714826464653015,0.1865871101617813,0.06057596951723099,0.06864156574010849 What literary work is the source of the quote 'Abandon every hope all you who enter here'?,Paradise Lost',The Wizard of Oz',The Divine Comedy',Beowulf',C,True,0.1483069658279419,0.0793829932808876,0.1904299110174179,0.1483069658279419 What's the popular name of the breakfast meal consisting of sausages wrapped in pancakes?,ducks in a pond,pigs in a blanket,cows in a pasture,dogs in the oven,B,True,0.06849230825901031,0.30696120858192444,0.04154268279671669,0.0323534719645977 Which of the following is not a TV cartoon duo?,Chip and Dale,Beavis and Butt-head,Simon and Garfunkel,Tom and Jerry,C,False,0.14217807352542877,0.1611088663339615,0.1611088663339615,0.20686787366867065 Which of these is not a 'lock' function on a standard desktop computer keyboard?,print lock,number lock,scroll lock,caps lock,A,False,0.0898004099726677,0.0792485699057579,0.2154199481010437,0.24410279095172882 The American patriot Paul Revere was named for his father whose original name was what?,John Paul Revere,Paul Silver,Apollos Rivoire,Paolo Reverini,C,False,0.1740351766347885,0.1355387270450592,0.1355387270450592,0.1535854935646057 Which of these movies does not star Jim Carrey?,Patch Adams',The Truman Show',Dumb and Dumber',The Mask',A,False,0.08559678494930267,0.07553888857364655,0.12454257905483246,0.29876211285591125 What is the name of Mario's brother in the 'Super Mario' video games?,Louis,Luigi,Luciano,Zelda,B,True,0.039667125791311264,0.3321287930011749,0.02405933104455471,0.0078109209425747395 Who wrote the lyrics of the Frank Sinatra anthem 'My Way'?,Frank Sinatra,Kris Krist offerson,Carole King,Paul Anka,D,False,0.16994985938072205,0.21821993589401245,0.13235707581043243,0.11680471897125244 In the movie Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me what is the name of Dr Evil's diminutive clone?,Little Buddy,Mini-Me,Small Fry,Dr Evil Jr,B,True,0.10179560631513596,0.4562162458896637,0.061742156744003296,0.025737961754202843 What is the chemical process wherein a solid is turned to a liquid via the application of heat?,distillation,photosynthesis,freezing,melting,D,False,0.22692525386810303,0.09459652006626129,0.0736718401312828,0.12146434187889099 In what state is the 1999 movie Magnolia' set?,California,South Carolina,Georgia,Texas,A,True,0.17760534584522247,0.08389482647180557,0.15673616528511047,0.08389482647180557 How long is the time on an NBA shot clock?,18 seconds,24 seconds,30 seconds,35 seconds,B,False,0.18823207914829254,0.1661142259836197,0.11416853219270706,0.11416853219270706 The Pointillist paintings of Georges Seurat are most notable for containing which of the following characteristics?,An expressionistic use of broad brushstrokes and tactile surface texture,Lively figures created through the use of forceful lines,Static figures and a sense of optical surface movement,An emotional use of strident colors with a high degree of simplification,C,True,0.06629152595996857,0.07511813193559647,0.29709798097610474,0.20419226586818695 Backgammon is a how many player game?,Two,Three,Four,Six,A,True,0.20242919027805328,0.20242919027805328,0.13912741839885712,0.10835254192352295 According to the children's nursery rhyme what type of ocean did Columbus sail in 1492?,calm,blue,windy,really big,B,False,0.09942161291837692,0.127659872174263,0.16391852498054504,0.16391852498054504 Which of these refers to an alcoholic drink laced with a knockout drug?,Zombie,Kamikaze,Mickey Finn,Molotov cocktail,C,False,0.1918480098247528,0.1318550854921341,0.1494113802909851,0.16930527985095978 "Students are reading the following passage from the National Park Service's Web site. Ten miles long and nearly 500 feet deep (152.4 m meters), Lake McDonald, the largest lake in the park, is a direct result of glacial carving. High peaks surrounding the lake all show evidence of the power of glaciers to carve even the hardest of rock. The powerful glaciers that carved the broad U-shaped valley that Lake McDonald sits in also carved smaller hanging valleys with wonderful waterfalls that are accessible by numerous hiking trails. Which of the following best identifies the intended audience of the passage?",Scientists researching glacier development,Teachers interested in creating virtual park field trips,Academics studying the historical context of national parks,Families interested in visiting Lake McDonald,D,True,0.039647940546274185,0.12212426215410233,0.1077742874622345,0.37616920471191406 How do you express 3/4 as a decimal?,0.25,0.5,0.75,0.9,C,False,0.14153273403644562,0.14153273403644562,0.11022581160068512,0.12490221112966537 What tea is known for its distinctive bergamot flavor?,Earl,Grey Darjeeling,English Breakfast,Prince of Wales,A,False,0.1226695328950882,0.2291768491268158,0.15751080214977264,0.17848311364650726 "Science fiction: readers claim to either love it or loathe it; either they avoid it like poison or they devour favorite works and authors like chocolate addicts gulping down fudge truffles. The author of the passage compares certain readers with ""chocolate addicts"" primarily in order to",suggest that science fiction is not a serious literary genre,indicate the depth of certain readers' feelings about science fiction,explain why some readers consider science fiction to be dangerous,contrast the characteristics of science fiction with those of other literary genres,B,False,0.14542843401432037,0.12834013998508453,0.12834013998508453,0.18673379719257355 Which of these foods could contain small amounts of naturally occurring opium?,chocolate truffles,poppy seed bagels,carbonated soda,sesame chicken,B,False,0.3194521367549896,0.13316746056079865,0.10371091961860657,0.09152457118034363 What is the slowest wind speed a hurricane can have according to the Saffir-Simpson scale?,50 m.p.h.,74 m.p.h.,96 m.p.h.,110 m.p.h.,B,False,0.13194474577903748,0.16942039132118225,0.16942039132118225,0.19197846949100494 In which of the following bands did Jimmy Page not play guitar?,Bad Company,The Firm,Led Zeppelin,The Yardbirds,A,False,0.11248373985290527,0.09926655143499374,0.21014727652072906,0.185454323887825 Which of these magazines does not focus on natural science?,Tiger Beat,Outside,National Geographic,Smithsonian,A,False,0.07420212030410767,0.1079634428024292,0.15708588063716888,0.20170225203037262 Which of the following artists is an English landscape painter who created a poetic sense of changing atmospheric effects by using tiny applications of local color?,John Constable,William Morris,William Hogarth,Joshua Reynolds,A,True,0.2886055111885071,0.12030867487192154,0.1363275945186615,0.0936964899301529 A flashing red traffic light signifies that a driver should do what?,stop,speed up,proceed with caution,honk the horn,A,True,0.3133142292499542,0.08976603299379349,0.1900346875190735,0.048048295080661774 Which composer was famous for writing approximately 600 lieder?,Schubert,Beethoven,Liszt,Mozart,A,True,0.2975895404815674,0.1804971843957901,0.10947708040475845,0.05171330273151398 "Students in a fourth-grade science class are learning about processes that change Earth's surface. Which of the following is the best example of an agent that gradually shapes Earth's surface by taking bits of rock, soil, and other substances away from their original locations and depositing them in other locations?",Fire,Lightning,Water,Sunlight,C,True,0.0744069516658783,0.10826148092746735,0.17849300801753998,0.15751951932907104 What country does Bordeaux wine come from?,France,Spain,Australia,United States,A,True,0.4205554723739624,0.08281227946281433,0.06449427455663681,0.08281227946281433 What is the loudest animal on earth?,African elephant,sperm whale,blue whale,Indian elephant,C,False,0.11168733239173889,0.1434093713760376,0.1434093713760376,0.09856373071670532 Which of these household pets should be vaccinated for parvovirus?,hamster,cat,dog,bird,C,True,0.14059975743293762,0.14059975743293762,0.18053366243839264,0.18053366243839264 Which color is not considered to be one of the primary colors of light?,red,yellow,green,blue,B,False,0.07000987976789474,0.16794496774673462,0.14821091294288635,0.21564561128616333 If someone has cataracts what part of their body might need an operation?,ear,hand,eye,knee,C,True,0.06602238863706589,0.02752222679555416,0.3352893590927124,0.05826454982161522 """I counted seven ministers all preaching at once . . . . Some of the people were singing, others praying, some crying for mercy in the most piteous accents."" The quotation above describes group participation in an event that was most characteristic of which of the following?",A meeting of the Pennsylvania Quakers during the time of the Revolution,A frontier camp meeting of the Second Great Awakening during the early nineteenth century,A presentation to a Chautauqua Assembly during the late nineteenth century,A convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union during the late nineteenth century,B,False,0.1460113376379013,0.1460113376379013,0.10035202652215958,0.18748225271701813 In baseball how many balls make a walk?,one,two,three,four,D,False,0.18958449363708496,0.16730771958827972,0.18958449363708496,0.14764855802059174 What term describes a tribe that has no set homeland and wanders from place to place?,Nomadic,Pedantic,Schematic,Cathartic,A,True,0.49818629026412964,0.059499867260456085,0.05250844731926918,0.059499867260456085 What is the official language of The Netherlands?,Danish,Swedish,German,Dutch,D,False,0.028371086344122887,0.03214865177869797,0.3050179183483124,0.3050179183483124 Which of these foods is not traditionally considered kosher?,citrus fruits,barley,chicken,shellfish,D,True,0.0804542750120163,0.09116662293672562,0.19299975037574768,0.21869736909866333 The use of inexpensive labor in Asian countries by footwear companies based in the United States and Europe is an example of which of the following?,Primary economic activity,Global division of labor,Intervening opportunity,Global-local continuum,B,True,0.10667386651039124,0.3285786509513855,0.10667386651039124,0.13697195053100586 Which one of the following instruments is used to measure humidity?,anemometer,ammeter,hygrometer,barometer,C,True,0.03441999852657318,0.05674898251891136,0.475153386592865,0.10602105408906937 "Jacques, Hedwig, and Reyes want to form a business entity through which they can raise capital by selling equity shares to the public. Which of the following business structures should they adopt?",LLC,PC,Corporation,LLP,C,True,0.1394723653793335,0.10862118005752563,0.26056867837905884,0.17908605933189392 In the Arthurian legend who is married to Guinevere?,Merlin,King Arthur,Lancelot,Camelot,B,True,0.08770954608917236,0.23841923475265503,0.21040423214435577,0.12761662900447845 What does the 'ROM' in CD-ROM stand for?,Really Obscure Memory,Run-Other Memory,Random Object Memory,Read-Only Memory,D,True,0.025221584364771843,0.05339409038424492,0.09975329786539078,0.44706323742866516 In the card game blackjack how much are a queen and a king worth-together?,11,15,20,21,C,False,0.18800216913223267,0.16591133177280426,0.14641623198986053,0.06916213780641556 Which of these performers made her film debut in Spike Lee's 'Dothe Right Thing'?,Jennifer Lopez,Rosie Perez,Paula Abdul,Tisha Campbell,B,False,0.1966250091791153,0.1966250091791153,0.10524578392505646,0.10524578392505646 "A farmer buys a new tractor for $40,000 and expects to use it for 20 years, after which the tractor will have a salvage value of $10,000. What is the straight-line depreciation that can be taken for the first year of ownership?",1500,1667,2000,2250,A,True,0.15344035625457764,0.1354106366634369,0.1354106366634369,0.08213070034980774 In which kind of geometry is the sum of the angles inside a triangle exactly equal to 180 degrees?,elliptical,euclidean,hyperbolic,linear,B,True,0.09299172461032867,0.19686347246170044,0.1533174365758896,0.1533174365758896 Which of the following short-run costs always increases as output increases?,Average total cost,Marginal cost,Total fixed cost,Total variable cost,D,False,0.3155193030834198,0.13152800500392914,0.14904077351093292,0.14904077351093292 "The book announced an insane world of dehumanization through terror in which the individual was systematically obliterated by an all-powerful elite. Its key phrases‚ÄîBig Brother, doublethink, Newspeak, the Ministry of Peace (devoted to war), the Ministry of Truth (devoted to lies), the Ministry of Love (devoted to torture)‚Äîburned their way at once into the modern consciousness. The passage above discusses",E.M. Forster's A Passage to India,Thomas Pynchon's V.,George Orwell's 1984,Flannery O'Connor's The Violent Bear It Away,C,True,0.06992000341415405,0.07922974973917007,0.4023618996143341,0.07922974973917007 What is the capital of New Zealand?,Sydney,Wellington,Auckland,Melbourne,B,True,0.105203777551651,0.3240504562854767,0.135084331035614,0.105203777551651 What popular toy is featured in the film 'The Hudsucker Proxy'?,Beanie Babies,Hula Hoop,Lincoln Logs,Lite Brite,B,False,0.1993233561515808,0.12089572846889496,0.12089572846889496,0.17590224742889404 What is the most popular month for weddings in America?,January,May,August,November,C,True,0.11952125281095505,0.1534683257341385,0.17390239238739014,0.10547713935375214 Which of the Three Stooges was not related to the others?,Moe,Larry,Curly,Shemp,B,False,0.07527758181095123,0.07527758181095123,0.15936265885829926,0.23187129199504852 What is the name for the thin board used to mix colors while painting?,pestle,easel,shoe,palette,D,True,0.10458874702453613,0.08145380020141602,0.15217572450637817,0.17243768274784088 Which of these foods could you catch at sea?,shallot,stollen,scallop,scone,C,True,0.13582547008991241,0.06415940821170807,0.22393833100795746,0.1744033396244049 If a ring has the number 925 stamped into it it is most likely made of what material?,platinum,gold,steel,silver,D,False,0.13548551499843597,0.1971302628517151,0.11956555396318436,0.1055162250995636 Which of the following questions can a student ask to best determine whether an author is using the persuasive technique of pathos in a passage?,Does the author use tone and style to convey authority on the subject to the audience?,Does the author use credible and reliable sources to convince the audience of the argument?,Does the author use facts and sound reasoning to substantiate claims made to the audience?,Does the author use personal connections and stories to appeal to the audience's emotions?,D,True,0.04455576092004776,0.07346002012491226,0.19968506693840027,0.37306079268455505 During which war did US troops fight the Battle of New Orleans?,American Revolution,Civil War,Mexican War,War of 1812,D,True,0.05186585336923599,0.10980003327131271,0.10980003327131271,0.29846739768981934 What animal is used to make lard?,pig,cow,snake,chicken,A,True,0.4133107662200928,0.09222209453582764,0.04936293140053749,0.05593552812933922 "If the permeability of subsoil is rapid, the subsoil texture is most likely classified as",coarse,medium,fine,silty,A,False,0.11375101655721664,0.11375101655721664,0.24081090092658997,0.1655067503452301 "A passage Jane Eyre is as follows. This was all the account I got from Mrs. Fairfax of her employer and mine. There are people who seem to have no notion of sketching a character, or observing and describing salient points, either in persons or things: the good lady evidently belonged to this class; my queries puzzled, but did not draw her out. Mr. Rochester was Mr. Rochester in her eyes, a gentleman, a landed proprietor‚Äìnothing more: she inquired and searched no further, and evidently wondered at my wish to gain a more definite notion of his identity. Mrs. Fairfax differs from the speaker in that Mrs. Fairfax",has more interest in the complexities of people's personalities,judges people by their social station in life,is more willing to take people at face value,has a more positive opinion of Mr. Rochester,C,True,0.15092569589614868,0.11754105985164642,0.21959559619426727,0.1937924325466156 Earth's seasons are caused by which of the following?,The tilt of Earth's axis of rotation relative to the ecliptic as Earth revolves around the Sun,The varying amount of sunspot activity,Earth's orbit about the Sun as an ellipse rather than a circle,The rotation of Earth during a 24-hour day,A,True,0.4870810806751251,0.06591925770044327,0.03528403863310814,0.06591925770044327 According to the Bible Moses and Aaron had a sister named what?,Jochebed,Ruth,Leah,Miriam,D,False,0.3858809173107147,0.08610167354345322,0.06705604493618011,0.12527719140052795 Where is the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house known as Falling Water?,Connecticut,Pennsylvania,Illinois,New York,B,True,0.06407079845666885,0.22362907230854034,0.11970001459121704,0.17416249215602875 In the story 'Jack and the Beanstalk' what does Jack trade to get the magic beans?,a cow,a hat,a harp,a goose,A,True,0.1934538185596466,0.13295873999595642,0.17072239518165588,0.15066199004650116 Which of these vitamins was the first to be named?,Vitamin A,Vitamin-12,Vitamin E,Vitameat avegimen,A,True,0.2900348901748657,0.0941605344414711,0.05711124837398529,0.06471552699804306 How many water molecules are in a human head?,8*10^21,8*10^23,8*10^25,8*10^27,C,False,0.14286589622497559,0.09819020330905914,0.11126407980918884,0.16188828647136688 Who wrote musicals with Oscar Hammerstein II?,Richard Rodgers,Rogers Hornsby,Gilbert O' Sullivan,George Rogers Clark,A,True,0.29769131541252136,0.09664621949195862,0.09664621949195862,0.1406194269657135 If Christmas Day is on a Saturday then the following New Year's Day falls on what day of the week?,Sunday,Monday,Friday,Saturday,D,False,0.14319653809070587,0.18386799097061157,0.11152158677577972,0.14319653809070587 What Mexican holiday takes place on May 5th?,Mexican Independence Day,Santa Anna's Birthday,Cinco de Mayo,Christmas,C,True,0.09002520889043808,0.13098590075969696,0.24471385776996613,0.06187335401773453 Which of the following is a type of bacterium that produces a toxin in food under anaerobic conditions?,Clostridium botulinum,Clostridium tetani,Mycobacterium bovis,Staphylococcus aureus,A,True,0.29928550124168396,0.12476075440645218,0.11010099202394485,0.09716377407312393 Which of the following lists the gases that were most likely the largest components of Earth's early atmosphere?,N_2 and O_3,C_2H_4 and O_2,"Ne, Ar, Kr, and Rn","N_2, H_2O, CO_2, CH_4, and NH_3",D,True,0.09718587249517441,0.0756884291768074,0.08576623350381851,0.3843775987625122 What disease is characterized by a body's inability to properly metabolize glucose?,Influenza,Septicemia,Diabetes,Arthritis,C,True,0.0405048131942749,0.07567295432090759,0.43546780943870544,0.16019967198371887 Who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates?,Steve Jobs,Steve Wozniak,Paul Williams,Paul Allen,D,False,0.07535208761692047,0.23210075497627258,0.1807602494955063,0.10963664203882217 Who was the first First Lady to run for political office?,Hillary Clinton,Rosalynn Carter,Bess Truman,Eleanor Roosevelt,A,True,0.1995890587568283,0.1995890587568283,0.08320111036300659,0.08320111036300659 Who or what was Big Bertha?,a comet,a World War I gun,a pro wrestling champion,a giant Muppet,B,True,0.13328717648983002,0.21975339949131012,0.11762552708387375,0.17114412784576416 To ward off bad luck what do many people do to wood?,knock on it,kiss it,thank it,scratch it,A,True,0.1496381312608719,0.10284467786550522,0.09076011180877686,0.11653830111026764 What kind of flying contraption is featured in the movie 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'?,boat,car,truck,bike,B,False,0.2014748454093933,0.17780092358589172,0.1569087654352188,0.05094081535935402 "What is the name of the disease that has been referred to as the ""disease of kings""?",hemophilia,jaundice,rubella,syphilis,A,True,0.2367577999830246,0.14360086619853973,0.14360086619853973,0.16272109746932983 Among these elements which one has the highest atomic mass?,Helium,Sodium,Uranium,Copper,C,True,0.13487425446510315,0.11902611702680588,0.17318198084831238,0.17318198084831238 What car company once manufactured and sold the 'Datsun' line of automobiles?,Nissan,Mazda,Toyota,Daihatsu,A,True,0.36757367849349976,0.10531163215637207,0.08201678097248077,0.10531163215637207 Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has the shortest wavelength?,Gamma rays,X-rays,Radio waves,Microwaves,A,False,0.11398641765117645,0.12916353344917297,0.2413092404603958,0.1879318207502365 Which of the following is a renewable energy source?,Wood,Oil,Natural gas,Coal,A,False,0.08417307585477829,0.12247110903263092,0.17819440364837646,0.2592713236808777 A _ is a plant cell that helps control the passage of materials into and out of the stomates.,Cell membrane,Cytoplasm,Guard cell,Cellulose,C,False,0.3132492005825043,0.06989534199237823,0.215292826294899,0.06168242171406746 Which of the following has reduced the power of political parties?,An increase in the number of direct primary elections,A surge in soft-money campaign contributions,Stricter voter registration requirements,A decline in the number of political action committees,A,False,0.1928744614124298,0.10323826968669891,0.11698427051305771,0.2806306779384613 Poverty as defined by the United States government is best understood as,the index value of government services such as Medicaid and public housing,the concept of relative deprivation and is based on changes in the distribution of income,an absolute level set in the 1960s and since adjusted to reflect inflation at the consumer level,a concept based on lifestyle and measured on a sliding scale based on the needs of an individual,C,False,0.19163307547569275,0.14924399554729462,0.14924399554729462,0.21714872121810913 What internet company goes by the acronym AOL?,America Over Lines,America Online,Americans On Links,Americans On LOR,B,True,0.12366653233766556,0.43163859844207764,0.02435138449072838,0.01673644408583641 What was the original name of the Apple Macintosh XL computer?,Lisa 2,Mac Daddy,Granny Smith,Orange XL,A,True,0.21195320785045624,0.12855611741542816,0.12855611741542816,0.1650693267583847 What country is famous for making wooden shoes?,Russia,Thailand,The Netherlands,Australia,C,True,0.05634146183729172,0.04387877136468887,0.2525049149990082,0.0723438709974289 A knish is traditionally stuffed with what filling?,potato,creamed corn,lemon custard,raspberry jelly,A,True,0.3387284278869629,0.09704732149839401,0.07558052986860275,0.0856439545750618 Including the bottom how many sides are on a square-based pyramid?,three,four,five,six,C,True,0.1336894929409027,0.1336894929409027,0.17166070640087128,0.15149003267288208 Which of these is not a traditional Greek dish?,sukiyaki,souvlaki,moussaka,finikia,A,False,0.08886943757534027,0.0539020411670208,0.12930428981781006,0.3514854609966278 What color is Pepto-Bismol liquid?,pink,blue,clear,green,A,True,0.27607834339141846,0.1477741003036499,0.13041017949581146,0.06980353593826294 Which of the following groups was converted to Christianity in the tenth century AD by missionaries from the Byzantine Empire?,Franks,Visigoths,Russians,Anglo-Saxons,C,False,0.1938502937555313,0.1938502937555313,0.1332312375307083,0.17107228934764862 "A passage from Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God is as follows. The people all saw her come because it was sundown. The sun was gone, but he had left his footprints in the sky. It was the time for sitting on porches beside the road. It was the time to hear things and talk. These sitters had been tongueless, earless, eyeless conveniences all day long. Mules and other brutes had occupied their skins. But now, the sun and the bossman were gone, so the skins felt powerful and human. They became lords of sounds and lesser things. They passed nations through their mouths. They sat in judgment. Which of the following is the best way of describing the last three sentences of the passage (""They became . . . in judgment"") ?",The sentences emphasize the weariness the sitters feel after a long day's work.,The sentences are used to paint a picture of the way in which the sitters wish they spent their evenings.,The sentences are a vivid way of describing the ease and authority the sitters feel during the evening.,The sentences highlight the contrast between the feelings of the sitters and the feelings of the bossman.,C,True,0.062454357743263245,0.10296982526779175,0.24701178073883057,0.1498202234506607 What Native American tribe did chief Crazy Horse lead?,Apache,Comanche,Sioux,Iroquois,C,True,0.047904275357723236,0.11491638422012329,0.3539673984050751,0.11491638422012329 Which of the following people would benefit most if the value of the United States dollar increased relative to the Japanese yen?,A United States car dealer importing Japanese cars,A Japanese tourist vacationing in the United States,A worker in the United States beer industry,A Japanese baker buying United States wheat,A,True,0.24817074835300446,0.10345295816659927,0.11722756177186966,0.15052317082881927 What is the fundamental basis of competition in a market with poorly differentiated products?,Promotion,Product placement,Price,Value proposition,C,True,0.10506894439458847,0.08182776719331741,0.2856069803237915,0.22243092954158783 The phrase 'hospital corners' refers to what?,bed sheets,paint,landscaping,scissors,A,True,0.2623386085033417,0.15911641716957092,0.09650899469852448,0.08516888320446014 What sporting event is held annually on Memorial Day weekend?,Iditarod,Kentucky Derby,Indianapolis 500,Super Bowl,C,True,0.11226450651884079,0.1441504806280136,0.20973770320415497,0.18509286642074585 "A student comes across the unfamiliar words ""intercontinental,"" ""interglacial,"" ""interface,"" and ""intercept"" in his reading. The student can use his knowledge of affixes to understand that all of the words share which meaning?",between; among,not; opposite of,earth; environment,under; too little,A,False,0.09328950196504593,0.09328950196504593,0.25358712673187256,0.05658293887972832 "Ballad opera, opera buffa and opéra comique shared which feature?",They contained da capo arias,They began with a French overture.,They focused on everyday problems.,They contained obbligato recitative.,C,False,0.14904972910881042,0.0904032289981842,0.13153591752052307,0.19138363003730774 What is the national animal of Australia?,koala,kangaroo,platypus,alligator,B,False,0.2117595225572586,0.1455400586128235,0.11334671080112457,0.12843865156173706 "In weaving, the vertical and horizontal threads in a loom are called the",bobbin and quill,shuttle and paddle,ply and twist,warp and weft,D,True,0.11775153130292892,0.07141990959644318,0.11775153130292892,0.32008180022239685 The majority of calcium in the human body is found where?,Hair,Blood,Bones,Digestive tract,C,False,0.0642859935760498,0.2542560398578644,0.2542560398578644,0.09353557974100113 Which of these is made from cacao seeds?,marzipan,soy sauce,chocolate,anchovies,C,True,0.10223965346813202,0.07962431758642197,0.4582063555717468,0.0902261734008789 Which of the following charts is used in advanced manufacturing to record results data for a preproduction process?,R chart,Run chart,X-bar chart,Pareto chart,B,False,0.20724064111709595,0.20724064111709595,0.1424342691898346,0.16139917075634003 A first-grade teacher is planning activities to introduce students to nonstandard units of measurement. Which of the following activities will best meet the teacher's goal?,"Asking students to stand in a line, from the shortest person to the tallest",Asking students to use pencils to measure the length of a desk,Asking students to determine how many one-liter bottles of water can fill a onegallon container,Asking students to use a measuring tape to measure the length of the classroom door,B,False,0.14403656125068665,0.11217578500509262,0.12711182236671448,0.2690957188606262 "When scanning a drive for viruses, it is typically important to check files having which of the following extensions?",.jpg,.pdf,.wav,.exe,D,True,0.10074280947446823,0.12935632467269897,0.12935632467269897,0.2738473415374756 What term describes a word created by rearranging the letters of another word?,onomatopoeia,malapropism,anagram,antonym,C,True,0.11680852621793747,0.07084795087575912,0.24728363752365112,0.026063503697514534 What biological process replicates DNA?,molting,mitosis,diffusion,peristalsis,B,True,0.09173696488142014,0.46587878465652466,0.04333347827196121,0.03374814987182617 Louis Pasteur developed which vaccine?,polio,rabies,smallpox,anthrax,B,True,0.14644479751586914,0.31002363562583923,0.11405132710933685,0.10064993053674698 Which of these planets has no known moon?,Neptune,Mercury,Mars,Saturn,B,False,0.11187277734279633,0.11187277734279633,0.16277392208576202,0.1844470202922821 According to a Yale University study what smell is the most recognizable to American adults?,tuna,laundry,popcorn,coffee,D,False,0.14688923954963684,0.08909282833337784,0.1886095106601715,0.16644731163978577 According to the USDA which food group should you eat the most servings of per day?,vegetables,dairy,meats,breads,D,False,0.3069305419921875,0.14498372375965118,0.12794768810272217,0.12794768810272217 Which of these organs comes in A pair?,liver,kidney,stomach,gallbladder,B,False,0.13796892762184143,0.13796892762184143,0.15633927285671234,0.20074360072612762 "Carmen spends her entire weekly income on two goods: X and Y. At her current consumption level of the two goods, the marginal utility of the last dollar spent on good X is 5 and the marginal utility of the last dollar she spent on good Y is 10. To maximize her utility, Carmen should",maintain her current consumption level of the two goods,buy fewer units of X and more units of Y,buy fewer units of Y and more units of X,buy fewer units of both X and Y,B,False,0.09468433260917664,0.2004467397928238,0.13776490092277527,0.22713591158390045 The British dish 'bangers and mash' is made up of sausage and what?,eggs,bacon,liver,potatoes,D,False,0.15024936199188232,0.21861152350902557,0.13259460031986237,0.10326477885246277 Where are fireworks first known to have been developed?,Italy,China,Great Britain,Greece,B,True,0.12688659131526947,0.23705533146858215,0.09881936758756638,0.04667896032333374 What is the name of the Swedish company that specializes in affordable furniture?,Gambro,Electrolux,Saab,IKEA,D,True,0.14905397593975067,0.10244320333003998,0.2168722301721573,0.2784694731235504 A committee of middle school teachers is meeting to begin the process of finding a software program to improve students' drafting skills. Which of the following steps should the committee take first in the process?,Downloading a trial version of the most popular software for evaluation,Conducting a survey to determine the importance of drafting skills in the classroom,Defining the learning objectives they would like the software to meet,Deciding what type of user interface would be most appropriate,C,True,0.1321561187505722,0.11662735790014267,0.2797744870185852,0.14975249767303467 Which of the following words cannot be decoded through knowledge of letter-sound relationships?,Flight,Said,Things,Lamp,B,False,0.09941808879375458,0.11265545338392258,0.16391271352767944,0.2104680836200714 In what country are police officers referred to as 'bobbies'?,Israel,Greece,England,France,C,True,0.06555326282978058,0.08417206257581711,0.3329069912433624,0.10807906836271286 The ability to do which of the following is a characteristic of all living organisms?,Move from place to place,Detect and respond to changes in the environment,Produce sugars by photosynthesis,Produce heat to maintain a constant internal temperature,B,False,0.15242116153240204,0.13451120257377625,0.15242116153240204,0.17271579802036285 In 1924 the United States Congress passed a bill that significantly altered immigration patterns by,suspending further immigration from Latin America,making it illegal for employers to hire or recruit undocumented workers,"promoting family unification, enabling close relatives of people already resident in the United States to be admitted","reducing immigration quotas sharply, leading to a dramatic decline in immigration",D,True,0.06424783915281296,0.10592677444219589,0.15412256121635437,0.41894853115081787 Astronomers have proposed that the solar system formed from a vast rotating cloud of gas and dust. This explanation is known as which of the following?,Kepler's laws,Big bang theory,Cosmic string theory,Nebular hypothesis,D,True,0.05615893378853798,0.05615893378853798,0.05615893378853798,0.13471828401088715 "The term that best describes an artwork that incorporates theatrical elements such as body movement, audience participation, music, and projected images is",mimesis,installation art,performance art,digital collage,C,True,0.053750671446323395,0.07820675522089005,0.4500488340854645,0.06090748682618141 What substance was used for blood in the famous shower scene from the movie 'Psycho'?,tomato juice,red wine,chocolate syrup,ketchup,C,False,0.22613447904586792,0.10681837052106857,0.094266876578331,0.10681837052106857 What is actor Antonio Banderas native language?,Spanish,Russian,German,French,A,True,0.4506216049194336,0.07830628752708435,0.07830628752708435,0.04191433638334274 A preschool teacher is teaching students to forward roll. Which of the following is a problem most characteristic of preschoolers' forward rolling?,Keeping the chin tucked,Keeping the knees and hips flexed,Losing the curl,Using the hands to cushion the head contact,C,False,0.10992418229579926,0.10992418229579926,0.10992418229579926,0.14114543795585632 John Rockefeller made his fortune in what industry?,automobile,oil,steel,railroad,B,True,0.0788479670882225,0.5141533017158508,0.0478237085044384,0.042204275727272034 What is the name of the South African political party that was headed by Nelson Mandela?,African National Congress,South African Democrats,Inkatha Freedom Party,Aryan National Assembly,A,True,0.4269237518310547,0.06547088176012039,0.05098877474665642,0.03504403680562973 A kindergarten teacher notices that a new student who is from a foreign country is being excluded from play by a majority of the other students. Which of the following activities is best to help the class become aware of the common interests they share with the new student?,Inviting a member of the new student's family to discuss the family's culture with the class,Creating a chart with the class that shows the many ways students in the class are similar,Using a globe to show the class which country the new student's family comes from,Asking the class to help the new student learn the classroom rules by having students role-play,B,False,0.18647588789463043,0.12816287577152252,0.18647588789463043,0.18647588789463043 How many periods are there in an ice hockey game?,One,Two,Three,Four,C,False,0.12328562885522842,0.17937952280044556,0.17937952280044556,0.23032785952091217 Which of the following parts of the Sun is easily visible only during a total solar eclipse?,Core,Photosphere,Sunspots,Corona,D,True,0.10567789524793625,0.13569310307502747,0.1537604182958603,0.17423339188098907 In what decade was the Hula-Hoop invented?,1890s,1920s,1950s,1970s,C,True,0.05550961196422577,0.13316065073013306,0.3194357752799988,0.11751387268304825 Which of the following sequences of events is consistent with the presence of a layer of sandstone in bedrock just above a layer of shale?,"A volcano erupted, sending lava out over a layer of shale. The lava cooled and hardened into sandstone.",The water level of a large lake lowered. A beach then formed where previously there had been lake bottom.,"One-celled organisms developed a colony on the seafloor. Shells made by these organisms accumulated and lithified, forming the sandstone.",Mud was deposited and lithified. Subsequent contact metamorphism resulted in localized recrystallization of the shale into sandstone.,B,False,0.14373020827770233,0.14373020827770233,0.11193719506263733,0.23697103559970856 In what US city can you find the Basketball Hall of Fame?,Canton Ohio,Cooperstown New York,Springfield Massachusetts,Lawrence Kansas,C,True,0.1929551362991333,0.1702823042869568,0.2186468094587326,0.048786699771881104 Which of the following concepts in Robert's Rules of Order requires that motions be dealt with in order of importance?,Order of business,Orders of the day,Order of precedence,Point of order,C,True,0.15953820943832397,0.15953820943832397,0.20485110580921173,0.08539464324712753 When it first appeared on the Internet amazoncom sold only what?,Books,Compact discs,Cars,Clothes,A,True,0.2510482966899872,0.11858683079481125,0.04943434149026871,0.071926549077034 How many digits are in a standard Visa credit card number?,12,15,16,20,C,False,0.22556272149085999,0.12073502689599991,0.12073502689599991,0.10654828697443008 "A passage Jane Eyre is as follows. This was all the account I got from Mrs. Fairfax of her employer and mine. There are people who seem to have no notion of sketching a character, or observing and describing salient points, either in persons or things: the good lady evidently belonged to this class; my queries puzzled, but did not draw her out. Mr. Rochester was Mr. Rochester in her eyes, a gentleman, a landed proprietor‚Äìnothing more: she inquired and searched no further, and evidently wondered at my wish to gain a more definite notion of his identity. The passage suggests that the speaker would describe the ""account"" mentioned in the first sentence as",enlightening,mystifying,deficient,erroneous,C,False,0.1877446174621582,0.1290348619222641,0.11387286335229874,0.14621564745903015 What is the birthstone for the month of January?,topaz,garnet,opal,diamond,B,False,0.23923742771148682,0.164425328373909,0.11300776898860931,0.07766902446746826 Who kills Tony at the end of the film 'West Side Story'?,Riff,Chino,Bernardo,He kills himself,B,False,0.13776110112667084,0.13776110112667084,0.13776110112667084,0.20044121146202087 In what country did Magic Johnson play professional basketball during the 1999 season?,United States,Sweden,Israel,Turkey,B,False,0.22927497327327728,0.1575782299041748,0.10830183327198029,0.12272205203771591 According to the Mother Goose nursery rhyme which child is full of woe?,Monday's child,Wednesday's child,Thursday's child,Saturday's child,B,False,0.17093981802463531,0.10368023067712784,0.08074624836444855,0.0914974957704544 What is called a 'lorry' in Britain?,a toaster,a truck,a babysitter,an elevator,B,True,0.18313728272914886,0.34214547276496887,0.03182448446750641,0.046304356306791306 What newspaper do Lois Lane and Clark Kent work for?,The Bugle,The Daily Planet,The Metropolis Tribune,The New York Times,B,True,0.09294920414686203,0.2526620924472809,0.023501235991716385,0.04975211247801781 Which of the following should a computer user do to prevent screen-induced eyestrain?,Use eye drops regularly,Change choice of software programs,Limit the resolution on the monitor,Take periodic breaks to view natural lighting,D,True,0.045032527297735214,0.09533386677503586,0.1781071126461029,0.3327478766441345 What percent of the observable universe has received radio transmissions from Earth?,10^-24 %,10^-29 %,10^-34 %,10^-39 %,A,False,0.10339567810297012,0.13276267051696777,0.10339567810297012,0.21888865530490875 Where is Ghirardelli Square located?,Milan,Rome,Washington DC,San Francisco,D,True,0.04398757591843605,0.08217961341142654,0.22338734567165375,0.32502666115760803 "A research report states that a special education program for children aged 3-5 under study increases their chances of success in future schooling. Therefore, implementing a similar education program for all children will improve them in the future opportunities for success in school education. Which of the following best illustrates the logical loopholes summarized above?",Children's cognitive abilities are constantly changing at the age of 3-5,Establishing such education and training programs on a national basis requires a special public expenditure,Many parents mistakenly believe that early formal education will occupy the time that children would have been able to better explore the world independently,Investigators are unaware that they include a large group of children who have previously received another education,A,False,0.09425554424524307,0.10680553317070007,0.13714101910591125,0.22610729932785034 "The traitor is a traitor, so you are a traitor, so I am a patriot.The words of a patriot are the most valuable, so my words are good.Since my words are good, you are undoubtedly a traitor! Which of the following makes the same logical mistake as above?","Literature and art are not worthy of attention. Modernization must relies on science and technology, so science and technology are worthy of our attention. But literature and art are not science and technology.","Non-university can also become an outstanding talent. Gorky, Edison, Faraday, Franklin, etc. have not attended college, but they have all become outstanding talents.","The earth is a sphere, which can be proved from the fact that when we stand at a height and watch the sailing boat in the sea, we always see the mast first and then the hull. The reason for this is because the earth is a sphere.",I saw them coming out of this chemical plant several times before I realized that this young man who was eager to help patients was originally a worker in this chemical plant.,C,False,0.16400179266929626,0.12772472202777863,0.12772472202777863,0.2703932523727417 "The tobacco industry has a lot of money, and it is expected to continue to do so. Last year, the total amount of tobacco sold by American tobacco farmers increased significantly, but the number of smokers in the country continued to decline. If the following are true, they can be the reason for the above phenomenon, except:",More women start smoking this year than men who have quit.,People who continue to smoke consume more tobacco than in previous years.,The number of people who started smoking grass or taking snuff this year is more than the number who have given up smoking.,More cigarettes produced in the U.S. are exported to other countries this year than last year.,A,False,0.07488976418972015,0.15854164958000183,0.12347234785556793,0.29619476199150085 Which of the following is most characteristic of gesture drawing?,An outline,Action and movement,Gradual shading,Carefully observed details,B,True,0.08301328867673874,0.28974485397338867,0.10659117996692657,0.1368657797574997 What type of meat is on a traditional Reuben sandwich?,turkey,bologna,corned beef,pepperoni,C,True,0.0370233952999115,0.11404009163379669,0.3512682020664215,0.1464303731918335 Which of the following is the best source of objective information about a prospective employer that is publicly traded?,Annual reports,Press releases,Newspaper articles,10-K filings with the SEC,D,True,0.040920156985521317,0.046368613839149475,0.05254252627491951,0.439933180809021 What children's TV character is known as 'Da Niao' in China?,Barney,Big Bird,Mickey Mouse,Tinky Winky,B,True,0.1477798968553543,0.16745656728744507,0.16745656728744507,0.13041530549526215 On Valentine's Day 2000 NASA's NEAR spacecraft began a yearlong orbit of what asteroid?,Eros,Cupid,Aphrodite,Venus,A,True,0.34866034984588623,0.11319343745708466,0.07779663801193237,0.11319343745708466 "The gasoline tank in a car holds 15 gallons when full. If there are 7 gallons of gasoline in the tank, how many gallons of gasoline are needed to fill the tank? Which of the following is most appropriate to use to correctly answer the question shown?",Multiplication,Subtraction,Estimation,Division,B,False,0.15385159850120544,0.10574055463075638,0.1198197454214096,0.13577355444431305 What cartoon character traveled in a time machine with Mr Peabody?,Rocky,Jonny Quest,Underdog,Sherman,D,False,0.20512624084949493,0.20512624084949493,0.140981063246727,0.08550933748483658 Which of these is a type of a artwork consisting of pieces of wood inlaid in geometric patterns?,marquetry,parquetry,harquetry,sharquetry,B,False,0.48413214087486267,0.1080244854092598,0.03973998501896858,0.024103518575429916 What term describes someone who does not believe in the existence of God?,hedonist,deist,agnostic,atheist,D,False,0.07989542186260223,0.1317252814769745,0.2788624167442322,0.14926430583000183 What animated character has a crush on the Little Red Haired Girl?,Richie Rich,Charlie Brown,Bugs Bunny,Jonny Quest,B,True,0.1514306664466858,0.22033031284809113,0.17159342765808105,0.10407667607069016 Which of these dishes is made from pig intestines?,haggis,chitlins,grits,chop suey,B,False,0.21451154351234436,0.16706176102161407,0.11481976509094238,0.14743149280548096 Water's high heat capacity allows it to,change density significantly as its temperature changes,gain and lose large amounts of heat without significantly changing the temperature of the water,conduct sound efficiently without significant loss of velocity as the sound waves travel long distances,cause the ocean's surface temperature to fluctuate rapidly as the seasons change,B,False,0.2689472734928131,0.16312476992607117,0.11211390048265457,0.12704169750213623 Which of the following is the government regulator for all securities firms operating in the United States?,Federal Trade Commission,Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation,Federal Reserve Board,Financial Industry Regulatory Authority,D,True,0.051788877695798874,0.07535237073898315,0.1595209687948227,0.3377058804035187 Which of the following elements is a metal?,S,Se,I,Ga,D,False,0.13147421181201935,0.1489797830581665,0.1912938356399536,0.1912938356399536 How many ribs are there in the human body?,18,24,30,42,B,False,0.18233318626880646,0.1420012265443802,0.12531565129756927,0.12531565129756927 Which of these snakes is poisonous?,anaconda,boa constrictor,copperhead,python,C,False,0.15406955778598785,0.11998949199914932,0.13596591353416443,0.25401774048805237 What's unique about a skeleton key?,It opens many locks,It's made of bone,It's extremely old,It hangs in a closet,A,True,0.2551901936531067,0.09387923777103424,0.09387923777103424,0.15478068590164185 What color is a ruby?,red,black,yellow,blue,A,True,0.37658482789993286,0.10789336264133453,0.07415394484996796,0.0952155590057373 In the 1960s 'Batman' TV series who was not a guest villain?,The Minstrel,The Archer,The Bookworm,The Squeegee Guy,D,True,0.11784149706363678,0.11784149706363678,0.1513114720582962,0.19428777694702148 Which of these is commonly used to treat allergies?,antimatter,anticoagulants,antiseptics,antihistamines,D,True,0.09801598638296127,0.09801598638296127,0.16160105168819427,0.23512813448905945 "How many ships did Columbus set sail with on his initial voyage to ""the New World""?",Two,Three,Five,Ten,B,False,0.19409425556659698,0.19409425556659698,0.1333989053964615,0.1333989053964615 What does the acronym 'REM' stand for?,random energy module,rapid eye movement,red entertainment machine,really energetic music,B,True,0.13858562707901,0.4268738031387329,0.035039935261011124,0.011375801637768745 Where did the Exxon Valdez run aground in March of 1989?,Monterey Bay,Prince William Sound,Cape Cod,Gulf of Mexico,B,True,0.05964241549372673,0.4407011568546295,0.0319242849946022,0.0361749529838562 What is the name of the baby who appears in cartoons and comic strips with Popeye the Sailor?,Pun'kin,Lamikins,Suga'baby,Swee'pea,D,False,0.16185829043388367,0.18340948224067688,0.1428394466638565,0.16185829043388367 A geographer beginning a study of the cultural landscape within a specific region would most likely benefit from which of the following activities?,Describing and mapping the building types on a plat map,Determining how many cars travel along the highway system,Establishing the percentage of adults with a college education,Graphing and analyzing economic data for the past century,A,False,0.17598366737365723,0.10673948377370834,0.12095168977975845,0.25605472922325134 Fragile works of sculpture can be displayed most securely by placing the works,in glass-paneled cases,on a series of pedestals,on wall-mounted shelves with sturdier works around them,"in shadow boxes with signs that read ""Do Not Touch""",A,False,0.12344823032617569,0.09614156931638718,0.13988517224788666,0.20353171229362488 In the Jimmy Buffet song 'Margaritaville' what is the singer searching for?,a lime,a shaker of salt,his car keys,the bartender,B,False,0.17917774617671967,0.15812380611896515,0.13954377174377441,0.20303498208522797 Which of the following actions by the Federal Reserve System would be most likely to increase consumer spending?,Increasing the discount rate to member banks,Decreasing the discount rate to member banks,Selling large amounts of government securities,Keeping reserve requirements of member banks constant,B,False,0.16317547857761383,0.12708120048046112,0.0873415470123291,0.16317547857761383 Which one of these is NOT a mineral?,Quartz,Lithium,Diamond,Calcite,B,False,0.09211123734712601,0.15186575055122375,0.19499948620796204,0.19499948620796204 According to the title of a popular children's TV show what color is Bear's big house?,red,green,purple,blue,D,False,0.1926303654909134,0.15002068877220154,0.10310760885477066,0.10310760885477066 Which of these rocks will float In water?,granite,limestone,shale,pumice,D,False,0.17019394040107727,0.13254718482494354,0.1501956284046173,0.17019394040107727 Who is the twin sister of 'Dear Abby' columnist Abigail VanBuren?,Martha Stewart,Dr Ruth Westheimer,Ann Landers,Miss Manners,C,True,0.11390519142150879,0.11390519142150879,0.1877979040145874,0.1462571620941162 Which of the following would be provided in the marketing segment of a business plan?,How the products and services will be priced,The organizational structure of the business,Any factors that could affect employee retention,The details of the budget plan,A,False,0.19622409343719482,0.1348627209663391,0.1348627209663391,0.22235102951526642 "From the very beginning, I wrote to explain my own life to myself, and I invited any readers who chose to make the journey with me to join me on the high wire. I would work without a net and without the noise of the crowd to disturb me. The view from on high is dizzying, instructive. I do not record the world exactly as it comes to me but transform it by making it pass through a prism of fabulous stories I have collected on the way. I gather stories the way a lepidopterist hoards his chloroformed specimens of rare moths, or Costa Rican beetles. Stories are like vessels I use to interpret the world to myself. ----------Pat Conroy Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?",The author provides several explanations for taking a certain course of action.,The author uses analogies to explain his experience of a particular action.,The author makes a comparison between his own experiences and that of others in his profession.,The author chronicles the various phases of his work in a particular discipline.,B,False,0.1260221153497696,0.1618155986070633,0.1260221153497696,0.18336109817028046 What is the normal playback speed of a 12'' long-playing record?,12 1/2 rpm,33 1/3 rpm,45 rpm,100 rpm,B,True,0.08676204830408096,0.18367525935173035,0.14304643869400024,0.0596306212246418 During what war did Francis Scott Key write the words to 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?,American Revolution,War of 1812,Civil War,World War I,B,True,0.10613933950662613,0.3269321918487549,0.05681229382753372,0.07294843345880508 What are the names of Donald Duck's three nephews?,Quick Quack Quock,Alvin Simon Theodore,Robbie Chip Ernie,Huey Dewey Louie,D,True,0.12503810226917267,0.09737977385520935,0.08593733608722687,0.264705628156662 What company makes Oreo cookies?,General Mills,Nabisco,Keebler,Kraft,B,False,0.2540541887283325,0.19785760343074799,0.0824793204665184,0.10590554773807526 A student is conducting a research project and has learned of a website that may have useful information. The domain extension for the site is .org. Which of the following assumptions about the website is correct?,All of the information on the site is current.,The site has been evaluated for bias.,The site might belong to a nonprofit agency.,The author of the site is well respected in his or her field.,C,True,0.1268846094608307,0.14377908408641815,0.23705163598060608,0.23705163598060608 To make an international telephone call from within the US what are the first numbers you should dial?,11,101,888,911,B,False,0.1876758337020874,0.08865179866552353,0.060929425060749054,0.12898759543895721 The 'Arkansas toothpick' is better known by what name?,Scottie Pippen,spare rib,pinkie finger,Bowie knife,D,False,0.11021820455789566,0.14152297377586365,0.16036655008792877,0.12489359080791473 What colors are the two circles in the MasterCard logo?,pink and orange,blue and green,black and white,red and yellow,D,False,0.19233112037181854,0.19233112037181854,0.09085079282522202,0.11665472388267517 Which of the following was a significant reason for the electoral success of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal coalition during the 1930s?,A major shift of African American voters from the Republican to the Democratic Party,A major shift of urban voters in Northern states from the Republican to the Democratic Party,A focus on a bipartisan approach to major social and economic legislation,A focus on mobilizing young voters,A,True,0.21817554533481598,0.1030588373541832,0.21817554533481598,0.13233016431331635 What is the name of the mountain where the mythological Greek gods live?,Jupiter,Olympus,Vesuvius,Valhalla,B,True,0.09324386715888977,0.47353145480155945,0.03886982798576355,0.023575741797685623 The first sound recording to be made and reproduced was a recitation of what nursery rhyme?,Humpty Dumpty',Mary Had a Little Lamb',Jack Be Nimble',Home Sweet Home',B,False,0.20573170483112335,0.12478259205818176,0.05894312262535095,0.08576174080371857 Which actress played a pointy-eared Vulcan in the movie 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'?,Whoopi Goldberg,Jennifer Grey,Kirstie Alley,Helen Hunt,D,False,0.15093450248241425,0.15093450248241425,0.19380374252796173,0.171031191945076 Which of the following is most likely to result from a collision between a continental lithospheric plate and an oceanic lithospheric plate?,A chain of coastal volcanic mountains,A magnetic reversal,A mid-oceanic ridge,A transform fault,A,False,0.15371941030025482,0.10564970225095749,0.19737961888313293,0.17418690025806427 The process of drilling holes in the skull is called what?,bifurcation,trepanation,aeronomy,skullduggery,B,True,0.10643290728330612,0.32783645391464233,0.07315020263195038,0.10643290728330612 Who is the creator of the comic strip 'The Far Side'?,Jim Davis,Gary Larson,Garry Trudeau,Charles Schulz,B,True,0.11657191812992096,0.40687596797943115,0.08011861890554428,0.03339841216802597 Which of these is not a type of chili pepper?,habanero,cheyenne,jalapero,guajillo,B,False,0.06031838804483414,0.0683496817946434,0.14469629526138306,0.3933252692222595 "In the definition of a public good, the term ""nonrival"" means that",one person's use of the public good does not reduce the amount available to others,the public good is produced by the government without any competition,the public good is produced at zero marginal cost,the public good is mostly consumed by free riders,A,True,0.3898051977157593,0.06773798167705536,0.06773798167705536,0.1434013396501541 Which of these foods is poisonous to dogs?,peanut butter,bananas,chocolate,olives,C,True,0.13205642998218536,0.10284566134214401,0.2177242487668991,0.13205642998218536 What type of substance is 'terra-cotta'?,metal,ceramic,wood,glass,B,True,0.0822121798992157,0.28694868087768555,0.1196180060505867,0.04986420273780823 What disease causes a buildup of fluid pressure in the eyeball and damages the optic nerve at the back of the eye?,astigmatism,cataract,glaucoma,retinitis,C,True,0.05346515402197838,0.12825624644756317,0.3950570523738861,0.11318574100732803 What article of clothing best describes a 'pashmina'?,shoes,pants,scarf,underwear,C,True,0.049626387655735016,0.038649071007966995,0.47084206342697144,0.043795134872198105 Who was the first American in space?,John Glenn,Buzz Aldrin,Alan Shepard,Neil Armstrong,C,False,0.27234217524528503,0.1871778666973114,0.11352910846471786,0.08841656148433685 Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson have both recorded duets with which former Beatle?,Paul McCartney,John Lennon,George Harrison,Ringo Starr,A,True,0.27804574370384216,0.21654224395751953,0.10228732228279114,0.09026823937892914 In which layer of Earth is the geomagnetic field generated?,Outer core,Crust,Mantle,Inner core,A,False,0.14794565737247467,0.16764439642429352,0.16764439642429352,0.16764439642429352 Which of these is not one of Aesop's fables?,The Dog and the Squirrel',The Hare and the Tortoise',The Eagle and the Beetle',The Ox and the Frogs',A,False,0.07276023179292679,0.08244814723730087,0.17454272508621216,0.25395816564559937 An accounts payable entry appears in the,asset section of the balance sheet,liability section of the balance sheet,cost of goods sold section of the income statement,operating expense section of the income statement,B,False,0.23600681126117706,0.16220495104789734,0.1263253390789032,0.09838227182626724 What is a balalaika?,musical instrument,Russian peasant,type of hat,breed of shark,A,True,0.4730595052242279,0.04986010119318962,0.07254602760076523,0.026688192039728165 From what language does the term 'RSVP' originate?,Russian,Italian,Portuguese,French,D,False,0.08911208063364029,0.18865028023719788,0.21376876533031464,0.14692099392414093 Which of the following is a true statement about the flow of energy in an ecosystem?,Smaller organisms need less energy per gram of body weight than do larger organisms.,Energy transfer between organisms normally involves conservation of heat energy.,Energy flow between trophic levels is inefficient.,"Chemical energy is converted into radiant energy, which is then converted into chemical energy at the next trophic level.",C,False,0.12453889846801758,0.18120302259922028,0.1411210596561432,0.23266927897930145 The Federal Reserve implements an expansionary policy by doing which of the following?,Buying Treasury bonds in the open market,Raising the federal funds rate,Raising the discount rate,Raising the required reserve ratio,A,True,0.25359106063842773,0.13573752343654633,0.09329094737768173,0.1538107544183731 "Determining how a product can be useful, identifying the target price, finding a place to sell the product, and deciding how to promote it best exemplifies using",market research,positioning,marketing mix,segmenting,C,False,0.4011284410953522,0.14756691455841064,0.08950385451316833,0.08950385451316833 In golf what is one stroke overpar called?,eagle,bogey,dormy,birdie,B,True,0.11106858402490616,0.20750342309474945,0.08650029450654984,0.11106858402490616 What actress starred on 'Charlie's Angels' for the show's entire run?,Cheryl Ladd,Farrah Fawcett,Jaclyn Smith,Kate Jackson,C,False,0.18844404816627502,0.14676037430763245,0.18844404816627502,0.14676037430763245 If you are watching a Shavian play who is the author?,Shakespeare,Aeschylus,George Bernard Shaw,Anton Chekhov,C,True,0.06498555094003677,0.13757441937923431,0.3300238847732544,0.10714306682348251 In which of these sports do competitors use a 'funny car'?,supercross,dogsledding,gymnastics,drag racing,D,True,0.10769923776388168,0.13828857243061066,0.1567014753818512,0.25835704803466797 The TV show 'House of Style' airs on what network?,E,WB,MTV,Home Shopping Network,C,True,0.1581796556711197,0.1581796556711197,0.20310670137405396,0.10871518403291702 By what nickname is the Federal National Mortgage Association known?,Morty,FEMA,Freddie Mac,Fannie Mae,B,False,0.04794571176171303,0.10150109231472015,0.27590852975845337,0.14768320322036743 In computer terminology what does the acronym 'ISP' stand for?,Individual Site Privacy,Investment Stability Plan,Internal Security Position,Internet Service Provider,D,True,0.013753101229667664,0.015584304928779602,0.07914362847805023,0.5847967267036438 Which of these television series was not set in the United States?,Picket Fences',M*A*S*H',Northern Exposure',The Paper Chase',B,False,0.06880713999271393,0.08835011720657349,0.16505976021289825,0.3083721995353699 What day of the week is sometimes called 'hump day'?,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,A,True,0.21987402439117432,0.19403813779354095,0.07138264179229736,0.15111705660820007 Which of the following figures is a contemporary installation artist who uses image projection and videos?,Bill Viola,Betye Saar,Damien Hirst,Rachel Whiteread,A,False,0.1815546303987503,0.23312075436115265,0.1247805580496788,0.09717918932437897 Scientists believe that a worldwide catastrophic event occurred during the late Cretaceous period and that this event likely caused which of the following?,The movement of aquatic animals onto land,The sudden demise of the dinosaurs,The emergence of Homo sapiens on the grasslands of Africa,The first appearance of mammals,B,True,0.1249360591173172,0.26448962092399597,0.08586721122264862,0.16042107343673706 "According to Article III, Section 1, of the United States Constitution, judges ""shall hold their offices during good behavior..."" A consequence of this clause is that:",Congress cannot remove federal judges from office,federal judges have political independence to fulfill their duties,the president has no influence over the composition of the Supreme Court,federal judges lack opportunity for advancement or promotion,B,False,0.22589440643787384,0.17592674493789673,0.1209125742316246,0.19935111701488495 How many cups of coffee were consumed in the United States in the past week (as of 2013)?,300 million cups per week,1 billion cups per week,3 billion cups per week,9 billion cups per week,C,False,0.15579451620578766,0.13748817145824432,0.12133289128541946,0.15579451620578766 In what city would you find people studying art and design at the Fashion Institute of Technology?,Paris,New York,Los Angeles,Melbourne,B,True,0.10901225358247757,0.2615067958831787,0.09620298445224762,0.08489882946014404 What is the traditional 20th wedding anniversary gift?,paper,leather,china,silver,C,True,0.12556980550289154,0.12556980550289154,0.18270298838615417,0.0761619359254837 "Many employers rely on temporary workers to provide flexibility in times of fluctuating need. However, an important consideration in hiring temporary workers is that they",are often less experienced and less committed to the job than full-time employees,are limited to 30 days on the job before they must be offered a permanent position,must be offered health care and other benefits like regular full-time employees,are required to receive pay equal to that of regular full-time employees doing the same job,A,False,0.1779024600982666,0.09522433578968048,0.15699836611747742,0.25884655117988586 Someone would most likely contract salmonella poisoning from eating which of the following?,carrots,chicken,tofu,rice,B,False,0.1389627456665039,0.1784316897392273,0.2021895945072174,0.2021895945072174 Amps are a unit of measurement of what?,electric charge,electric current,electric field strength,electric potential,B,False,0.22506748139858246,0.22506748139858246,0.09382208436727524,0.0644829124212265 The maximum depth that plant roots can readily penetrate without encountering a restrictive soil layer is referred to as the,effective depth,depth to the subsoil,depth to a parent material,O horizon,A,True,0.39500904083251953,0.05345866084098816,0.0686422735452652,0.08813843131065369 How much more electrical energy will the United States need to generate if everyone drives electric cars?,2*10^19 J,2*10^21 J,2*10^23 J,2*10^25 J,A,False,0.0625486820936203,0.1324155628681183,0.1324155628681183,0.17002494633197784 Which of the following must be obtained by foreigners wishing to permanently reside in the US?,visa,bill of landing,driver's license,carte blanche,A,True,0.3225853741168976,0.1726675182580948,0.11867253482341766,0.10472813248634338 What is the largest moon in the Solar System?,Ganymede,The Earth's Moon,Pluto,Europa,A,True,0.21842753887176514,0.13248299062252045,0.11691583693027496,0.15012291073799133 Islam first spread to Indonesia through,military conquest by the Mughal empire,mass migrations of African Muslims across the Indian Ocean,Dutch colonization in the 18th century,increased commercial contacts with Indian and Arab merchants,D,True,0.0940740630030632,0.10659988969564438,0.17575348913669586,0.2897685170173645 Which of these is not a city in the state of New York?,Perskippity,Kerhonkson,Schenectady,Lackawanna,A,False,0.054221149533987045,0.10129845142364502,0.16701291501522064,0.3120211958885193 In the original 'Get Smart' TV series what is agent Maxwell Smart's code name?,Agent 86,Agent 99,Larrabee,The Chief,A,True,0.30906757712364197,0.11369962245225906,0.06896230578422546,0.06896230578422546 In horse racing what is the term for a wager on the 1st 2nd and 3rd place finishers in a specific race?,triple action,trifecta,exacta,triple crown,B,True,0.16941441595554352,0.406404048204422,0.03780146315693855,0.01785614900290966 What principle explains why cold food warms up and hot food cools off when stored at room temperature?,entropy,chemical equilibrium,momentum,relativity,A,True,0.3377341628074646,0.12424546480178833,0.07535868138074875,0.045707348734140396 How much does our highway gas mileage decrease in a heavy rain?,About 0.1%,About 2%,About 10%,About 50%,C,False,0.19133126735687256,0.13149993121623993,0.09037849307060242,0.10241225361824036 "What quantity of oxygen, O_2 , contains very nearly the same number of molecules as 36.0 grams of water, H_2O ?",64.0 grams,32.0 grams,16.0 grams,8.0 grams,A,False,0.10544203966856003,0.11948148906230927,0.1353902667760849,0.10544203966856003 The loss of water in the form of vapor from plants is referred to as the,transpiration,respiration,oxidation,condensation,A,True,0.3396739363670349,0.06688576191663742,0.08588302135467529,0.08588302135467529 "In a holistic evaluation of student essays, evaluations are made on the basis of the",number and variety of errors made by each student,average sentence length and the complexity demonstrated in each essay,ability of each student to communicate in a variety of discourse modes,overall quality of each student's essay in relation to the topic,D,True,0.10464633256196976,0.0923500657081604,0.17253264784812927,0.3223333954811096 Which of the following scenarios does not include a producer?,Direct selling,Reverse channels,Indirect channels,Dual distribution,B,False,0.11895051598548889,0.13478858768939972,0.15273548662662506,0.22222881019115448 In soccer which player is allowed to use his or her hands in the field of play?,midfielder,center,sweeper,goalkeeper,D,True,0.13308323919773102,0.09146668016910553,0.09146668016910553,0.21941716969013214 As of 1999 which state has the most Girl Scouts?,California,Illinois,New York,Pennsylvania,D,False,0.10721512138843536,0.10721512138843536,0.17676784098148346,0.15599708259105682 In the 1992 animated film 'Aladdin' what device does the hero use to travel from place to place?,talking car,winged horse,magic carpet,hot air balloon,C,True,0.09380818903446198,0.08278543502092361,0.32742273807525635,0.05021190643310547 Which one of these World War II leaders was not at the Yalta Conference?,Stalin,Mussolini,Churchill,Roosevelt,B,False,0.08782735466957092,0.09952143579721451,0.14480282366275787,0.21068686246871948 What is the technical term for the offspring of a female donkey and a male horse?,burro,dorse,hinny,honker,C,True,0.08435659110546112,0.10831601172685623,0.3336367905139923,0.057977378368377686 The atmospheric concentration of which of the following gases is most likely to be directly affected by widespread deforestation?,Carbon dioxide,Ozone,Nitrous oxide,Argon,A,False,0.13210666179656982,0.10288476943969727,0.2468077391386032,0.10288476943969727 Which of the following words does not appear in the Lewis Carroll poem 'Jabberwocky'?,brillig,bandersnatch,wabe,grelp,D,True,0.06034885719418526,0.0878070816397667,0.14476940035820007,0.30647680163383484 What is the final word of the Pledge of Allegiance?,America,stands,indivisible,all,D,False,0.07600269466638565,0.11058327555656433,0.1823209971189499,0.16089771687984467 Which of the following is a sports award?,Oscar,Emmy,Nobel,Espy,D,True,0.04222074896097183,0.16698631644248962,0.21441467106342316,0.24296365678310394 What term is used to describe a group of fish?,Knot,Drape,School,Gaggle,C,True,0.06243637576699257,0.09084440022706985,0.3170780837535858,0.06243637576699257 "Assume that the marginal propensity to consume increased from 0.75 in year 1 to 0.80 in year 2. Based on this information, which of the following is a correct conclusion?","In year 1, a $100 billion increase in government spending would have increased real output by a maximum of $75 billion.","From year 1 to year 2, the spending multiplier increased from 4 to 5.",A given change in government spending would have had a more powerful effect in year 1 than in year 2.,The marginal propensity to save increased from year 1 to year 2.,B,False,0.15464948117733002,0.12044113129377365,0.19857384264469147,0.22501365840435028 At the equator how fast is the earth's surface turning?,about 100 miles per hour,about 500 miles per hour,about 1000 miles per hour,about 2000 miles per hour,C,False,0.1637152135372162,0.09929830580949783,0.11251971870660782,0.09929830580949783 Which of the following components is present in both pneumatic and hydraulic systems?,Exhaust,Reservoir,Compressor,Control value,D,True,0.15112240612506866,0.11769425123929977,0.17124412953853607,0.1940450221300125 The primary purpose of antitrust laws is to,help businesses that are in financial trouble,encourage business investment,prevent business behavior that hampers competition,establish trust between government and businesses,C,True,0.022624051198363304,0.054272279143333435,0.5834819674491882,0.0789657011628151 How many pairs of chromosomes are in the genome of a typical person?,1,23,88,7921,B,True,0.05024872347712517,0.3712906241416931,0.07311145961284637,0.09387697279453278 "What was the acronym for the first computer, made back in 1946?",ENIAC,CASD,CNAC,CSREN,A,True,0.4929761290550232,0.058877602219581604,0.058877602219581604,0.03571107238531113 "When a gas turns into a liquid, the process is called",condensation,evaporation,deposition,sublimation,A,True,0.21303384006023407,0.16591092944145203,0.10063006728887558,0.10063006728887558 Which of the following types of stress dominates at divergent boundaries?,Compressional,Left-lateral shear,Right-lateral shear,Tensional,D,True,0.1464870125055313,0.12927433848381042,0.1464870125055313,0.18809303641319275 Which of the following terms refers to pottery that has not been bisque fired?,Raku,Greenware,Terracotta,Stoneware,B,True,0.14807000756263733,0.2766312062740326,0.14807000756263733,0.13067132234573364 In what year did the Great Depression begin?,1884,1929,1953,1975,B,True,0.04678892716765404,0.4439209997653961,0.04678892716765404,0.06807748973369598 Cheddar cheese got its name from a village in what country?,England,France,Switzerland,Denmark,A,True,0.19408784806728363,0.10388774424791336,0.17128193378448486,0.10388774424791336 Who is the mythological Roman goddess of flowers?,Diana,Echo,Flora,Niobe,C,True,0.07624112814664841,0.12570038437843323,0.3416890501976013,0.1424371749162674 According to legend if you give someone the 'evil eye' what are you doing?,cursing them,blessing a child,counting money,passing time,A,True,0.18503451347351074,0.18503451347351074,0.08740412443876266,0.14410503208637238 "Which of these rivers flows""through France?",Volga,Seine,Mekong,Allegheny,B,True,0.1347300261259079,0.19603101909160614,0.11889882385730743,0.17299675941467285 What condition is caused by malfunctioning sebaceous glands?,bad breath,shingles,acne,carpal tunnel syndrome,C,True,0.09325597435235977,0.11974303424358368,0.368834525346756,0.11974303424358368 What was the name of Huey Lewis band?,The News,The Attractions,The Silver Bullet Band,Louie and Dewey,A,True,0.36677470803260803,0.11907431483268738,0.06373588740825653,0.07222221791744232 What high school does the gang from the 'Archie' comic strip attend?,Ridgemont High,Riverdale High,Rumson High,Riker's Island High,B,True,0.1471680849790573,0.2749461829662323,0.04216436296701431,0.047778479754924774 Cheese is a necessary ingredient in which of these dishes?,sushi,french fries,veal parmigiano,chicken pot pie,C,True,0.1405620574951172,0.12404557317495346,0.20451657474040985,0.15927766263484955 What city's airport uses the code ORD?,Chicago,Orlando,New York City,Portland,A,True,0.4997614622116089,0.06763535737991333,0.06763535737991333,0.0464850552380085 Which of the following digital camera settings can be used to keep colors accurate under a variety of light conditions?,White balance,Aperture,ISO speed,Shutter speed,A,True,0.36134031414985657,0.13292968273162842,0.08062592893838882,0.11731002479791641 At what speed will a sedan flip over when it slides sideways into a curb?,10 mph,20 mph,40 mph,80 mpg,B,True,0.11443573981523514,0.14693839848041534,0.14693839848041534,0.12967267632484436 "The intention of making traditional, saleable art objects was abandoned by",Impressionists,Pop artists,Abstract Expressionists,Conceptual artists,D,True,0.1317347288131714,0.1492750197649002,0.1916729062795639,0.2171938568353653 Which of these popular games relies on bluffing?,Outburst,Balderdash,Pictionary,Scattergories,B,False,0.18934105336666107,0.18934105336666107,0.13013207912445068,0.16709290444850922 What sport is featured in the 1996 movie 'Kingpin'?,wrestling,golf,chess,bowling,D,False,0.2092251181602478,0.16294467449188232,0.12690144777297974,0.12690144777297974 Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?,Tearing up a piece of paper,Melting ice,Mixing vinegar with baking soda,Filling a balloon with air,C,False,0.13921107351779938,0.17875055968761444,0.157746821641922,0.13921107351779938 Soil structure refers to which of the following?,Arrangement of soil particles,"Proportion of sand, silt, and clay",Organic composition,Profile depth,A,True,0.2768328785896301,0.10184113681316376,0.10184113681316376,0.16790762543678284 "At the border of two countries there is a port where fishermen work. The fishermen do not speak the same language, so they communicate using one that has been invented by them for the purpose of trade. The scenario above most accurately describes which of the following types of language?",A dialect,A creole,A pidgin,A regionalism,C,False,0.2658645212650299,0.18272583186626434,0.18272583186626434,0.08631356805562973 "With what would you use a""wah-wah pedal?",bicycle,stock car,electric guitar,baby,C,True,0.09259486198425293,0.05616161972284317,0.2852122485637665,0.10492373257875443 Who is the career hit leader among players never elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame?,Steve Garvey,Jim Rice,Pete Rose,Ken Griffey Jr,C,False,0.1654113382101059,0.1654113382101059,0.1459749937057495,0.1459749937057495 Which of these is not one of the official languages of the United Nations?,Japanese,English,Russian,Spanish,A,False,0.06759153306484222,0.09834511578083038,0.18373285233974457,0.26732972264289856 What people ruled the Andes Mountains until they were conquered by the Spanish in 1532?,Pueblo,Aztec,Inca,Apache,C,True,0.08194009959697723,0.09285030514001846,0.41612619161605835,0.11922215670347214 Which of these organizations is not part of the US government?,NAACP,NASA,CIA,FBI,A,False,0.04715147987008095,0.11311051994562149,0.2113182544708252,0.2113182544708252 Which of these men has never been a head coach in the NFL?,Dick Vermeil,Bill Parcells,Chuck Noll,Pat Riley,D,False,0.1817522644996643,0.14154881238937378,0.1603958159685135,0.1603958159685135 Which of these is not a style of shoe?,gingham,brogan,espadrille,docksider,A,False,0.06032322347164154,0.09945618361234665,0.18580861389636993,0.3063466250896454 Which of these words means 'yes'-in French?,qui,oui,ja,okey-dokey,B,True,0.17208118736743927,0.4128012955188751,0.038396500051021576,0.0299032274633646 Which of these sounds is commonly associated with owls?,chirp,bark,growl,hoot,D,True,0.11608241498470306,0.11608241498470306,0.11608241498470306,0.27846723794937134 What do the initials 'E E' in poet E E Cummings' name stand for?,Edward Estlin,Edmund Earl,Ernest Eakins,Eugene Evan,A,True,0.1820273995399475,0.11040520668029785,0.07588031142950058,0.16063863039016724 "The true length of a block of wood is 1.010 cm. Three measurements of this block produced the following values: 1.4 cm, 1.2 cm, and 0.9 cm. Which of the following statements is true concerning these measurements?",They are precise and accurate.,They are precise but not accurate.,They are accurate but not precise.,They are neither precise nor accurate.,D,True,0.1166306883096695,0.13215987384319305,0.1497567594051361,0.2178947925567627 What is the medical term for a doctor's identification of a disease?,Hypnosis,Prognosis,Trichinosis,Diagnosis,D,False,0.04079858958721161,0.3014630675315857,0.059361595660448074,0.1256685107946396 Gerry Adams is the president of what organization?,Greenpeace,NASCAR,Sinn Fein,PLO,C,True,0.03183987736701965,0.05948471650481224,0.5643752813339233,0.05948471650481224 What was the birth name of civil rights leader Malcolm?,Michael Brown,Malcolm Little,Malcolm Lincoln,Michael Lloyd,B,True,0.10038584470748901,0.4498981237411499,0.04184704273939133,0.022399108856916428 Which of the following dental topics is developmentally appropriate for toddlers?,Growth of permanent teeth,Correct use of incisors while eating,Correct toothbrushing technique,Evolution of the human tooth,C,True,0.14518523216247559,0.164516419172287,0.21124327182769775,0.18642152845859528 What topic does Spin magazine primarily cover?,politics,washing machines,books,music,D,False,0.1192941889166832,0.17357201874256134,0.13517802953720093,0.15317676961421967 What is the name of Raggedy Ann's doll brother?,Red,Freckles,Randy,Andy,D,False,0.11714662611484528,0.21885870397090912,0.13274452090263367,0.1504192352294922 Which of the following tools is LEAST likely to be used in the process of creating a wood sculpture?,A rasp,A gouge,A lathe,An extruder,D,False,0.25988635420799255,0.12276162207126617,0.13910715281963348,0.17861710488796234 What exercise apparatus is used during a 'Spinning' class?,stationary bicycle,treadmill,rowing machine,barbells,A,True,0.4244547188282013,0.08358008414506912,0.05069388821721077,0.030747396871447563 In the 1976 remake of the classic film 'KingKong' what New York landmark does the giant ape climb?,Statue of Liberty,Empire State Building,World Trade Center,Chrysler Building,C,False,0.16812050342559814,0.13093237578868866,0.079414501786232,0.08998842537403107 Which of these items is useful for removing ink stains?,baking soda,nail polish,hair spray,butter,C,False,0.2889057695865631,0.13646942377090454,0.10628250986337662,0.10628250986337662 How much angular momentum did Hurricane Florence have when it hit land?,L = 10^16 kg * m^2 / s,L = 10^19 kg * m^2 / s,L = 10^22 kg * m^2 / s,L = 10^25 kg * m^2 / s,B,False,0.11960744112730026,0.10555320233106613,0.10555320233106613,0.19719932973384857 Which of the following responsibilities of a human resources manager would have the most negative impact on a company if performed incorrectly?,Recruiting and hiring new employees,Providing professional development opportunities for employees,Ensuring company compliance with laws and regulations,Filing employee compensation and benefits forms,C,False,0.18740816414356232,0.08852534741163254,0.14595362544059753,0.14595362544059753 A car-manufacturing factory is considering a new site for its next plant. Which of the following would community planners be most concerned with before allowing the plant to be built?,The amount of materials stored in the plant,The hours of operations of the new plant,The effect the plant will have on the environment,The work environment for the employees at the plant,C,True,0.03825841471552849,0.06307746469974518,0.46608293056488037,0.1335349977016449 What team has won the most World Series?,Chicago Cubs,Los Angeles Dodgers,New York Yankees,San Francisco Giants,C,False,0.16248191893100739,0.11167208105325699,0.14338979125022888,0.18411614000797272 What is the name of the Newtonian law that states 'An object in Motion tends to stay in motion'?,Law of Inertia,Law of Thermodynamics,Law of Relativity,Law of Gravitation,A,True,0.32879379391670227,0.034654609858989716,0.026989037171006203,0.023817742243409157 Who was the WNBA's Most Valuable Player of 1999?,Rebecca Lobo,Sheryl Swoopes,Lisa Leslie,Yolanda Griffith,D,False,0.10311805456876755,0.15003587305545807,0.21830090880393982,0.13240619003772736 Ada Lovelace is credited with being the first person to have made what?,a computer program,a souffle,a brassiere,a mystery novel,A,True,0.39755362272262573,0.07828294485807419,0.10051729530096054,0.07828294485807419 Which of the following is true of a profitmaximizing firm in the short run?,The firm will shut down to minimize losses if product price falls below average total cost.,The firm will shut down if marginal revenue equals marginal cost but exceeds average variable cost.,"The firm will continue to produce as long as total revenue exceeds total variable cost, even if it incurs loss.",The firm will continue to produce as long as average variable cost is less than average fixed cost.,C,False,0.12394805252552032,0.12394805252552032,0.15915244817733765,0.2315654307603836 From 1971 to 1997 the Democratic Republic of Congo was known as what?,Zaire,Angola,Rhodesia,Belgian Congo,A,True,0.38484928011894226,0.16042904555797577,0.04596368968486786,0.12494226545095444 What is New Mexico's nickname?,The Desert State',Gateway to Paradise',Land of Enchantment',The Garden State',C,True,0.0571071021258831,0.0571071021258831,0.37238505482673645,0.050396837294101715 A kindergarten teacher sets up a literacy center with an activity that asks students to match pictures of objects with pictures of letters to correctly indicate the beginning sound. Which of the following is the teacher trying to develop in students through the center?,Phonics,Vocabulary,Letter recognition,Phonemic awareness,D,True,0.1894461065530777,0.08948801457881927,0.11490488052368164,0.24325361847877502 Which of the following is the best description of a consumer checking account?,An asset for the consumer and a liability for the bank,A liability for the consumer and an asset for the bank,An asset for both the consumer and the bank,A liability for both the consumer and the bank,A,False,0.19491402804851532,0.13396231830120087,0.13396231830120087,0.22086653113365173 What was the name of the first nuclear-powered submarine?,Nautilus,Neptune,Nordenfelt III,Nicholas,A,True,0.6104515194892883,0.0344393216073513,0.02366977371275425,0.020888501778244972 What is Andromeda?,The nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way,A bacteria that can cause death,An array of radio telescopes,An element of the Periodic Table,A,True,0.24480298161506653,0.07947589457035065,0.21603786945343018,0.09005799144506454 Which of these is not one of superhero Captain Marvel's abilities?,the power of Apollo,the strength of Hercules,the courage of Achilles,the wisdom of Solomon,A,False,0.05657259374856949,0.05657259374856949,0.11976420134305954,0.3255528211593628 Which of these animals is a rodent?,Bat,Wolverine,Beaver,Koala,C,True,0.14215070009231567,0.12544755637645721,0.2068280428647995,0.18252511322498322 Which two planets are most similar in size diameter wise?,Mars and Mercury,Venus and Earth,Uranus and Neptune,Jupiter and Saturn,B,False,0.26443514227867126,0.12491031736135483,0.066859669983387,0.05900345370173454 Which of these stores is not owned by Gap Inc?,Gap,Banana Republic,Old Navy,J Crew,D,True,0.060175519436597824,0.07726690173149109,0.16357403993606567,0.34628623723983765 What is the largest city in Pennsylvania?,Philadelphia,Stewartsville,Harrisburg,Pittsburgh,A,True,0.2167113572359085,0.11599723249673843,0.09033872932195663,0.14894339442253113 A prekindergarten teacher uses a basket of red and yellow apples to reinforce concepts during a mathematics lesson. Which of the following tasks is best targeted at teaching students to compare quantities?,Having students count all the apples in the basket,Having students put one apple in the middle of the place mat on their desks,Having students make a Venn diagram for the color of the apples,Having students determine whether the numbers of red and yellow apples are equal,D,True,0.10846845805644989,0.12291086465120316,0.09572307020425797,0.22962771356105804