Question 1

There have been many famous political firsts in the history of the United States. Jeannette Pickering Rankin is no exception. She was the first woman elected to the United States Congress in 1917. Interestingly, she was a member of Congress before the U.S. Constitutional Amendment XIX granting women the right to vote was ratified.
Jeannette Rankin was born near Missoula, Montana on June 11, 1880. Her father was a rancher and her mother was a schoolteacher. Jeannette was their first child. She attended public schools in Montana, and graduated from the University of Montana at Missoula in 1902 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. She began promoting the women's suffrage movement - an effort to secure women's voting rights - in 1910.
After working for the New York Women Suffrage Party and the American Woman Suffrage Association, Jeannette Rankin returned to Montana. She continued her working on women's suffrage through speaking engagements and organization efforts. Rankins involvement helped Montanan women gain the right to vote in 1914.
Rankin decided to run as a Republican for the United States House of Representatives in 1916. Her brother a prominent businessman supported her financially. Some people thought that her campaign would sour the fight for women's voting rights. Her victory on August 29, 2016 sealed her place in history; she became the first women elected to U.S. Congress.
Jeannette Rankin was officially sworn in as a member of 65th Congress on April 2, 1917. One of her first votes was against declaring war on Germany, which marked the United States's entry into World War I. She continued supporting women's suffrage, and she is appointed to a committee formed to examine the issue. In 1918, she opened debate in the U.S. House of Representatives on a resolution to grant women the right to vote. It was the precursor to the eventual constitutional amendment ratified two years later.
Rankin did not run for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Instead, she sought election to the United States Senate. Her bid was very unsuccessful. She left Montana and moved to Georgia, where she purchased a farm. Despite the move, she maintained her status as a Montana resident. More than 20 years after her first term in Congress, Rankin won the 1940 election for the 77th Congress as a Montana Representative. In her second term she was an outspoken opponent of World War II. After leaving Congress in 1943, she continued to advocate for women's rights and world peace until her death in 1973.
How was Rankin's second term in Congress different from her first?

A)She was a land owner when she served the second term.
B)While she ran as a resident of Montana the first time, she ran as a resident of Georgia the second time.
C)While she voted against a war in her first term, she voted in favor of a war in her second.
D)While she was very interested in women's rights in her first term, she had other interests during her second term.

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Question 2

There have been many famous political firsts in the history of the United States. Jeannette Pickering Rankin is no exception. She was the first woman elected to the United States Congress in 1917. Interestingly, she was a member of Congress before the U.S. Constitutional Amendment XIX granting women the right to vote was ratified.
Jeannette Rankin was born near Missoula, Montana on June 11, 1880. Her father was a rancher and her mother was a schoolteacher. Jeannette was their first child. She attended public schools in Montana, and graduated from the University of Montana at Missoula in 1902 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. She began promoting the women's suffrage movement - an effort to secure women's voting rights - in 1910.
After working for the New York Women Suffrage Party and the American Woman Suffrage Association, Jeannette Rankin returned to Montana. She continued her working on women's suffrage through speaking engagements and organization efforts. Rankins involvement helped Montanan women gain the right to vote in 1914.
Rankin decided to run as a Republican for the United States House of Representatives in 1916. Her brother a prominent businessman supported her financially. Some people thought that her campaign would sour the fight for women's voting rights. Her victory on August 29, 2016 sealed her place in history; she became the first women elected to U.S. Congress.
Jeannette Rankin was officially sworn in as a member of 65th Congress on April 2, 1917. One of her first votes was against declaring war on Germany, which marked the United States's entry into World War I. She continued supporting women's suffrage, and she is appointed to a committee formed to examine the issue. In 1918, she opened debate in the U.S. House of Representatives on a resolution to grant women the right to vote. It was the precursor to the eventual constitutional amendment ratified two years later.
Rankin did not run for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Instead, she sought election to the United States Senate. Her bid was very unsuccessful. She left Montana and moved to Georgia, where she purchased a farm. Despite the move, she maintained her status as a Montana resident. More than 20 years after her first term in Congress, Rankin won the 1940 election for the 77th Congress as a Montana Representative. In her second term she was an outspoken opponent of World War II. After leaving Congress in 1943, she continued to advocate for women's rights and world peace until her death in 1973.
Under what political affiliation did Rankin run for Congress in 1917?

A)Suffrage
B)Independent
C)Republican
D)Democrat

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Question 3

There have been many famous political firsts in the history of the United States. Jeannette Pickering Rankin is no exception. She was the first woman elected to the United States Congress in 1917. Interestingly, she was a member of Congress before the U.S. Constitutional Amendment XIX granting women the right to vote was ratified.
Jeannette Rankin was born near Missoula, Montana on June 11, 1880. Her father was a rancher and her mother was a schoolteacher. Jeannette was their first child. She attended public schools in Montana, and graduated from the University of Montana at Missoula in 1902 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. She began promoting the women's suffrage movement - an effort to secure women's voting rights - in 1910.
After working for the New York Women Suffrage Party and the American Woman Suffrage Association, Jeannette Rankin returned to Montana. She continued her working on women's suffrage through speaking engagements and organization efforts. Rankins involvement helped Montanan women gain the right to vote in 1914.
Rankin decided to run as a Republican for the United States House of Representatives in 1916. Her brother a prominent businessman supported her financially. Some people thought that her campaign would sour the fight for women's voting rights. Her victory on August 29, 2016 sealed her place in history; she became the first women elected to U.S. Congress.
Jeannette Rankin was officially sworn in as a member of 65th Congress on April 2, 1917. One of her first votes was against declaring war on Germany, which marked the United States's entry into World War I. She continued supporting women's suffrage, and she is appointed to a committee formed to examine the issue. In 1918, she opened debate in the U.S. House of Representatives on a resolution to grant women the right to vote. It was the precursor to the eventual constitutional amendment ratified two years later.
Rankin did not run for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Instead, she sought election to the United States Senate. Her bid was very unsuccessful. She left Montana and moved to Georgia, where she purchased a farm. Despite the move, she maintained her status as a Montana resident. More than 20 years after her first term in Congress, Rankin won the 1940 election for the 77th Congress as a Montana Representative. In her second term she was an outspoken opponent of World War II. After leaving Congress in 1943, she continued to advocate for women's rights and world peace until her death in 1973.
How was Rankin's second term in Congress different from her first?

A)She was a land owner when she served the second term.
B)While she ran as a resident of Montana the first time, she ran as a resident of Georgia the second time.
C)While she voted against a war in her first term, she voted in favor of a war in her second.
D)While she was very interested in women's rights in her first term, she had other interests during her second term.

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Question 4

Spanish in the U.S. Did you know that the United States has the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world? With over 37 million speakers the age of five and older the U.S. alone has more inhabitants that speak Spanish than the whole country of Venezuela.
Spanish students don't have to study abroad to get a good look into Latin-American culture. There are many cities here in the U.S. with (1) thriving Latino (2) districts that any student of Spanish can visit to practice speaking. Miami, for example, is home to a multitude of diverse Hispanics from all over Latin America and Europe. When walking down the streets of Little Havana (one of the predominantly Hispanic barrios, or neighborhoods) you will hear the Cuban Spanish (3) language variety. In Chicago, the place to hear Mexican Spanish is La Villita.
Since Spanish-speaking U.S. citizens are the fastest growing linguistic group in the United States, it is common to find Spanish-language television channels (such as Univisión and Telemundo) in larger cities. In fact, it's thanks to these mass media that there are people (although few) that spend their whole lives in the United States without ever having to learn or speak English. The governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, even commented once that Hispanics in the U.S. need to "turn off the TV in Spanish" in order to learn English more quickly.
But Governor Schwarzenegger ought to know that, according to linguistic research on (4) bilingualism, families of Hispanic heritage (as well as other non-English speaking families) produce English dominant (or English only) speakers by the third generation after their immigration. That means, it is more common than not that the grandchildren of the Mexican immigrant cannot communicate with their grandparent in Spanish. Thus, the Spanish language does not seem to (5) pose a threat in the U.S. society, contrary to what many politicians often suggest in their political rhetoric.
According to paragraph 3, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

A)People who speak Spanish are the number one linguistic group to increase in size.
B)Univisión and Telemundo can be accessed on TVs anywhere in the U.S.
C)Arnold Schwarzenegger is governor of California.
D)Some Hispanics living in the U.S. never have to learn English.

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Question 5

Spanish in the U.S. Did you know that the United States has the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world? With over 37 million speakers the age of five and older the U.S. alone has more inhabitants that speak Spanish than the whole country of Venezuela.
Spanish students don't have to study abroad to get a good look into Latin-American culture. There are many cities here in the U.S. with (1) thriving Latino (2) districts that any student of Spanish can visit to practice speaking. Miami, for example, is home to a multitude of diverse Hispanics from all over Latin America and Europe. When walking down the streets of Little Havana (one of the predominantly Hispanic barrios, or neighborhoods) you will hear the Cuban Spanish (3) language variety. In Chicago, the place to hear Mexican Spanish is La Villita.
Since Spanish-speaking U.S. citizens are the fastest growing linguistic group in the United States, it is common to find Spanish-language television channels (such as Univisión and Telemundo) in larger cities. In fact, it's thanks to these mass media that there are people (although few) that spend their whole lives in the United States without ever having to learn or speak English. The governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, even commented once that Hispanics in the U.S. need to "turn off the TV in Spanish" in order to learn English more quickly.
But Governor Schwarzenegger ought to know that, according to linguistic research on (4) bilingualism, families of Hispanic heritage (as well as other non-English speaking families) produce English dominant (or English only) speakers by the third generation after their immigration. That means, it is more common than not that the grandchildren of the Mexican immigrant cannot communicate with their grandparent in Spanish. Thus, the Spanish language does not seem to (5) pose a threat in the U.S. society, contrary to what many politicians often suggest in their political rhetoric.
Based on the information in the passage, how would you best describe the term "language variety", bolded after the (3) in the second paragraph?

A)An erroneous style of speech
B)A Cuban accent
C)A dialect
D)Slang

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Question 6

There have been many famous political firsts in the history of the United States. Jeannette Pickering Rankin is no exception. She was the first woman elected to the United States Congress in 1917. Interestingly, she was a member of Congress before the U.S. Constitutional Amendment XIX granting women the right to vote was ratified.
Jeannette Rankin was born near Missoula, Montana on June 11, 1880. Her father was a rancher and her mother was a schoolteacher. Jeannette was their first child. She attended public schools in Montana, and graduated from the University of Montana at Missoula in 1902 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. She began promoting the women's suffrage movement - an effort to secure women's voting rights - in 1910.
After working for the New York Women Suffrage Party and the American Woman Suffrage Association, Jeannette Rankin returned to Montana. She continued her working on women's suffrage through speaking engagements and organization efforts. Rankins involvement helped Montanan women gain the right to vote in 1914.
Rankin decided to run as a Republican for the United States House of Representatives in 1916. Her brother a prominent businessman supported her financially. Some people thought that her campaign would sour the fight for women's voting rights. Her victory on August 29, 2016 sealed her place in history; she became the first women elected to U.S. Congress.
Jeannette Rankin was officially sworn in as a member of 65th Congress on April 2, 1917. One of her first votes was against declaring war on Germany, which marked the United States's entry into World War I. She continued supporting women's suffrage, and she is appointed to a committee formed to examine the issue. In 1918, she opened debate in the U.S. House of Representatives on a resolution to grant women the right to vote. It was the precursor to the eventual constitutional amendment ratified two years later.
Rankin did not run for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Instead, she sought election to the United States Senate. Her bid was very unsuccessful. She left Montana and moved to Georgia, where she purchased a farm. Despite the move, she maintained her status as a Montana resident. More than 20 years after her first term in Congress, Rankin won the 1940 election for the 77th Congress as a Montana Representative. In her second term she was an outspoken opponent of World War II. After leaving Congress in 1943, she continued to advocate for women's rights and world peace until her death in 1973.
How was Rankin's second term in Congress different from her first?

A)She was a land owner when she served the second term.
B)While she ran as a resident of Montana the first time, she ran as a resident of Georgia the second time.
C)While she voted against a war in her first term, she voted in favor of a war in her second.
D)While she was very interested in women's rights in her first term, she had other interests during her second term.

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Question 7

There have been many famous political firsts in the history of the United States. Jeannette Pickering Rankin is no exception. She was the first woman elected to the United States Congress in 1917. Interestingly, she was a member of Congress before the U.S. Constitutional Amendment XIX granting women the right to vote was ratified.
Jeannette Rankin was born near Missoula, Montana on June 11, 1880. Her father was a rancher and her mother was a schoolteacher. Jeannette was their first child. She attended public schools in Montana, and graduated from the University of Montana at Missoula in 1902 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. She began promoting the women's suffrage movement - an effort to secure women's voting rights - in 1910.
After working for the New York Women Suffrage Party and the American Woman Suffrage Association, Jeannette Rankin returned to Montana. She continued her working on women's suffrage through speaking engagements and organization efforts. Rankins involvement helped Montanan women gain the right to vote in 1914.
Rankin decided to run as a Republican for the United States House of Representatives in 1916. Her brother a prominent businessman supported her financially. Some people thought that her campaign would sour the fight for women's voting rights. Her victory on August 29, 2016 sealed her place in history; she became the first women elected to U.S. Congress.
Jeannette Rankin was officially sworn in as a member of 65th Congress on April 2, 1917. One of her first votes was against declaring war on Germany, which marked the United States's entry into World War I. She continued supporting women's suffrage, and she is appointed to a committee formed to examine the issue. In 1918, she opened debate in the U.S. House of Representatives on a resolution to grant women the right to vote. It was the precursor to the eventual constitutional amendment ratified two years later.
Rankin did not run for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Instead, she sought election to the United States Senate. Her bid was very unsuccessful. She left Montana and moved to Georgia, where she purchased a farm. Despite the move, she maintained her status as a Montana resident. More than 20 years after her first term in Congress, Rankin won the 1940 election for the 77th Congress as a Montana Representative. In her second term she was an outspoken opponent of World War II. After leaving Congress in 1943, she continued to advocate for women's rights and world peace until her death in 1973.
Under what political affiliation did Rankin run for Congress in 1917?

A)Suffrage
B)Independent
C)Republican
D)Democrat

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Question 8

S. Congress (Government and Civics 3&#173;) Did you ever wonder where federal laws come from? For example, who proposed that it be illegal to (1) operate a vehicle without a driver's license? Who is responsible for making decisions about war? In the United States rules and decisions that affect its citizens (and visitors) are proposed and put into effect by what is known as the U.S. Congress.&#10;The U.S. Congress is made of up two (2) bodies: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Both representatives and senators are elected by voters. Congress has 535 members: 435 members in the House of Representatives and 100 members in the Senate. Each member of the House of Representatives serves two-year terms and each state in the union has at least one representative. Each of the 50 states has two senators; therefore, there are 100 senators in Congress, and each member of the Senate serves a six-year (3) term.&#10;Congress works together to create (4) bills that are then later signed into law by the President of the United States. It also has power over financial concerns. It is the Congress who has the authority to make and collect taxes. Congress also plays an important role in the decisions of the national defense. It alone has the power to (5) wage war on another country.&#10;So, next time your hear someone say they dislike a President's decision to go to war with another country, you can tell them that Congress has the ultimate say, and not the President, in how the country is run.&#10;Based on the information in the passage, which of the following is a synonym (having the same or nearly same meaning) of the term &#34;wage&#34;, bolded after the (5) in the third paragraph?&#10;A)Declare&#10;B)Salary&#10;C)Recall&#10;D)Revoke

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Question 9

S. Congress (Government and Civics 3&#173;) Did you ever wonder where federal laws come from? For example, who proposed that it be illegal to (1) operate a vehicle without a driver's license? Who is responsible for making decisions about war? In the United States rules and decisions that affect its citizens (and visitors) are proposed and put into effect by what is known as the U.S. Congress.&#10;The U.S. Congress is made of up two (2) bodies: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Both representatives and senators are elected by voters. Congress has 535 members: 435 members in the House of Representatives and 100 members in the Senate. Each member of the House of Representatives serves two-year terms and each state in the union has at least one representative. Each of the 50 states has two senators; therefore, there are 100 senators in Congress, and each member of the Senate serves a six-year (3) term.&#10;Congress works together to create (4) bills that are then later signed into law by the President of the United States. It also has power over financial concerns. It is the Congress who has the authority to make and collect taxes. Congress also plays an important role in the decisions of the national defense. It alone has the power to (5) wage war on another country.&#10;So, next time your hear someone say they dislike a President's decision to go to war with another country, you can tell them that Congress has the ultimate say, and not the President, in how the country is run.&#10;According to the passage, all of the following statements are false EXCEPT:&#10;A)The U.S. Congress is made up of the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the President.&#10;B)Each of the members of the House of Representatives is in office for a two-year duration.&#10;C)Congress lacks the authority to collect taxes from the U.S. citizens.&#10;D)Senators and representatives are elected by the President of the U.S.

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Question 10

S. Congress (Government and Civics 3&#173;) Did you ever wonder where federal laws come from? For example, who proposed that it be illegal to (1) operate a vehicle without a driver's license? Who is responsible for making decisions about war? In the United States rules and decisions that affect its citizens (and visitors) are proposed and put into effect by what is known as the U.S. Congress.&#10;The U.S. Congress is made of up two (2) bodies: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Both representatives and senators are elected by voters. Congress has 535 members: 435 members in the House of Representatives and 100 members in the Senate. Each member of the House of Representatives serves two-year terms and each state in the union has at least one representative. Each of the 50 states has two senators; therefore, there are 100 senators in Congress, and each member of the Senate serves a six-year (3) term.&#10;Congress works together to create (4) bills that are then later signed into law by the President of the United States. It also has power over financial concerns. It is the Congress who has the authority to make and collect taxes. Congress also plays an important role in the decisions of the national defense. It alone has the power to (5) wage war on another country.&#10;So, next time your hear someone say they dislike a President's decision to go to war with another country, you can tell them that Congress has the ultimate say, and not the President, in how the country is run.&#10;The word &#34;bills&#34;, bolded after the (4) in paragraph 3, can best be defined as&#10;A)Marks or notes used in the exchange of currency for goods&#10;B)Slips indicating the price of goods or a service&#10;C)The muzzles of a species from the aviary family&#10;D)A proposal of rules for appropriate conduct laid down by a governing authority

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Question 11

S. Congress (Government and Civics 3&#173;) Did you ever wonder where federal laws come from? For example, who proposed that it be illegal to (1) operate a vehicle without a driver's license? Who is responsible for making decisions about war? In the United States rules and decisions that affect its citizens (and visitors) are proposed and put into effect by what is known as the U.S. Congress.&#10;The U.S. Congress is made of up two (2) bodies: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Both representatives and senators are elected by voters. Congress has 535 members: 435 members in the House of Representatives and 100 members in the Senate. Each member of the House of Representatives serves two-year terms and each state in the union has at least one representative. Each of the 50 states has two senators; therefore, there are 100 senators in Congress, and each member of the Senate serves a six-year (3) term.&#10;Congress works together to create (4) bills that are then later signed into law by the President of the United States. It also has power over financial concerns. It is the Congress who has the authority to make and collect taxes. Congress also plays an important role in the decisions of the national defense. It alone has the power to (5) wage war on another country.&#10;So, next time your hear someone say they dislike a President's decision to go to war with another country, you can tell them that Congress has the ultimate say, and not the President, in how the country is run.&#10;Which of following is true according to the passage?&#10;A)It is legal to drive a vehicle with a driver's license.&#10;B)Congress makes many of the decisions about how the country is run.&#10;C)U.S. citizens are affected by the decisions made by Congress.&#10;D)All of the above.

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Question 12

There have been many famous political firsts in the history of the United States. Jeannette Pickering Rankin is no exception. She was the first woman elected to the United States Congress in 1917. Interestingly, she was a member of Congress before the U.S. Constitutional Amendment XIX granting women the right to vote was ratified.
Jeannette Rankin was born near Missoula, Montana on June 11, 1880. Her father was a rancher and her mother was a schoolteacher. Jeannette was their first child. She attended public schools in Montana, and graduated from the University of Montana at Missoula in 1902 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. She began promoting the women's suffrage movement - an effort to secure women's voting rights - in 1910.
After working for the New York Women Suffrage Party and the American Woman Suffrage Association, Jeannette Rankin returned to Montana. She continued her working on women's suffrage through speaking engagements and organization efforts. Rankins involvement helped Montanan women gain the right to vote in 1914.
Rankin decided to run as a Republican for the United States House of Representatives in 1916. Her brother a prominent businessman supported her financially. Some people thought that her campaign would sour the fight for women's voting rights. Her victory on August 29, 2016 sealed her place in history; she became the first women elected to U.S. Congress.
Jeannette Rankin was officially sworn in as a member of 65th Congress on April 2, 1917. One of her first votes was against declaring war on Germany, which marked the United States's entry into World War I. She continued supporting women's suffrage, and she is appointed to a committee formed to examine the issue. In 1918, she opened debate in the U.S. House of Representatives on a resolution to grant women the right to vote. It was the precursor to the eventual constitutional amendment ratified two years later.
Rankin did not run for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Instead, she sought election to the United States Senate. Her bid was very unsuccessful. She left Montana and moved to Georgia, where she purchased a farm. Despite the move, she maintained her status as a Montana resident. More than 20 years after her first term in Congress, Rankin won the 1940 election for the 77th Congress as a Montana Representative. In her second term she was an outspoken opponent of World War II. After leaving Congress in 1943, she continued to advocate for women's rights and world peace until her death in 1973.
What does the author's tone indicate about his or her opinion of Jeannette Rankin?

A)The author believes Rankin is an important historical figure.
B)The author feels Rankin took advantage of a unique time in history to further her career.
C)The author believes Rankin should not have given up and moved to Georgia after losing the Senate race.
D)The author believes Rankin was one of the best educated women of her era.

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Question 13

Spanish in the U.S. Did you know that the United States has the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world? With over 37 million speakers the age of five and older the U.S. alone has more inhabitants that speak Spanish than the whole country of Venezuela.
Spanish students don't have to study abroad to get a good look into Latin-American culture. There are many cities here in the U.S. with (1) thriving Latino (2) districts that any student of Spanish can visit to practice speaking. Miami, for example, is home to a multitude of diverse Hispanics from all over Latin America and Europe. When walking down the streets of Little Havana (one of the predominantly Hispanic barrios, or neighborhoods) you will hear the Cuban Spanish (3) language variety. In Chicago, the place to hear Mexican Spanish is La Villita.
Since Spanish-speaking U.S. citizens are the fastest growing linguistic group in the United States, it is common to find Spanish-language television channels (such as Univisión and Telemundo) in larger cities. In fact, it's thanks to these mass media that there are people (although few) that spend their whole lives in the United States without ever having to learn or speak English. The governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, even commented once that Hispanics in the U.S. need to "turn off the TV in Spanish" in order to learn English more quickly.
But Governor Schwarzenegger ought to know that, according to linguistic research on (4) bilingualism, families of Hispanic heritage (as well as other non-English speaking families) produce English dominant (or English only) speakers by the third generation after their immigration. That means, it is more common than not that the grandchildren of the Mexican immigrant cannot communicate with their grandparent in Spanish. Thus, the Spanish language does not seem to (5) pose a threat in the U.S. society, contrary to what many politicians often suggest in their political rhetoric.
In paragraph 4, why does the author mention that speakers from families of Hispanic heritage often become English dominant by the third generation?

A)To explain why Mexican immigrants come to the U.S.
B)To support the claim that Spanish-speaking U.S. citizens are the fastest growing linguistic group.
C)To provide evidence that Arnold Schwarzenegger is the governor of California.
D)To show that Spanish poses no threat to the U.S. society and its English dominance.

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Question 14

The Northern Cities Vowel Shift and Speakers That Adopt It "The Northern Cities Vowel Shift" is not adopted by all speakers that live in the geographic regions where it is in progress. Studies (1) illustrate that it is mostly European Americans who show evidence of taking on the shift; however, there is little to no research indicating that speakers of African American Vernacular English employ the shift in their speech. Canadians that share proximity to the Great Lakes with speakers that live in the United States also show no evidence of adopting the shift.
This shift, also called "The Northern Cities Shift" (NCS), is a (2) linguistic phenomenon that occurs in the northern geographic area of the United States known as the Inland North, which includes such cities as Rochester, Buffalo, Detroit, and Chicago. Although prominent among some urban inhabitants of the region, NCS is not considered the standard. (3) Linguists describe one change that occurs in speakers of NCS in which the vowel in milk (4) "shifts" down and back (the tongue is lowered and travels back) from a short "i" to a short "e" that could be represented as melk.
William Labov, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is one of the largest contributors to research on the subject of the NCS. His theory is that the shift possibly started when speakers from different (5) language varieties were brought together in the early 1800's when the Erie Canal was being constructed. People from the East Coast moved to the Great Lakes region, and their dialects mixed resulting in an ongoing shift. However, not all speakers of the Great Lakes region participate in this linguistic variation.
The word "linguistic", in bold after the (2) in paragraph 2, is closest in meaning to

A)Relative to geographic region
B)Relative to language
C)Relative to African Americans
D)Relative to shift

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Question 15

The Northern Cities Vowel Shift and Speakers That Adopt It "The Northern Cities Vowel Shift" is not adopted by all speakers that live in the geographic regions where it is in progress. Studies (1) illustrate that it is mostly European Americans who show evidence of taking on the shift; however, there is little to no research indicating that speakers of African American Vernacular English employ the shift in their speech. Canadians that share proximity to the Great Lakes with speakers that live in the United States also show no evidence of adopting the shift.
This shift, also called "The Northern Cities Shift" (NCS), is a (2) linguistic phenomenon that occurs in the northern geographic area of the United States known as the Inland North, which includes such cities as Rochester, Buffalo, Detroit, and Chicago. Although prominent among some urban inhabitants of the region, NCS is not considered the standard. (3) Linguists describe one change that occurs in speakers of NCS in which the vowel in milk (4) "shifts" down and back (the tongue is lowered and travels back) from a short "i" to a short "e" that could be represented as melk.
William Labov, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is one of the largest contributors to research on the subject of the NCS. His theory is that the shift possibly started when speakers from different (5) language varieties were brought together in the early 1800's when the Erie Canal was being constructed. People from the East Coast moved to the Great Lakes region, and their dialects mixed resulting in an ongoing shift. However, not all speakers of the Great Lakes region participate in this linguistic variation.
According to paragraphs 2 and 3, all of the following statements are true of the Northern Cities Vowel Shift EXCEPT:

A)The NCS occurs in the Inland North geographic region of the United States.
B)The NCS is possibly a result from a mixing of language varieties.
C)William Labov is one the largest contributor to research on the NCS.
D)One change that occurs in speakers of NCS is that the vowel in milk "shifts" up and to the front.

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The Northern Cities Vowel Shift and Speakers That Adopt It "The Northern Cities Vowel Shift" is not adopted by all speakers that live in the geographic regions where it is in progress. Studies (1) illustrate that it is mostly European Americans who show evidence of taking on the shift; however, there is little to no research indicating that speakers of African American Vernacular English employ the shift in their speech. Canadians that share proximity to the Great Lakes with speakers that live in the United States also show no evidence of adopting the shift.
This shift, also called "The Northern Cities Shift" (NCS), is a (2) linguistic phenomenon that occurs in the northern geographic area of the United States known as the Inland North, which includes such cities as Rochester, Buffalo, Detroit, and Chicago. Although prominent among some urban inhabitants of the region, NCS is not considered the standard. (3) Linguists describe one change that occurs in speakers of NCS in which the vowel in milk (4) "shifts" down and back (the tongue is lowered and travels back) from a short "i" to a short "e" that could be represented as melk.
William Labov, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is one of the largest contributors to research on the subject of the NCS. His theory is that the shift possibly started when speakers from different (5) language varieties were brought together in the early 1800's when the Erie Canal was being constructed. People from the East Coast moved to the Great Lakes region, and their dialects mixed resulting in an ongoing shift. However, not all speakers of the Great Lakes region participate in this linguistic variation.
The word "linguistic", in bold after the (2) in paragraph 2, is closest in meaning to

A)Relative to geographic region
B)Relative to language
C)Relative to African Americans
D)Relative to shift

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The Northern Cities Vowel Shift and Speakers That Adopt It "The Northern Cities Vowel Shift" is not adopted by all speakers that live in the geographic regions where it is in progress. Studies (1) illustrate that it is mostly European Americans who show evidence of taking on the shift; however, there is little to no research indicating that speakers of African American Vernacular English employ the shift in their speech. Canadians that share proximity to the Great Lakes with speakers that live in the United States also show no evidence of adopting the shift.
This shift, also called "The Northern Cities Shift" (NCS), is a (2) linguistic phenomenon that occurs in the northern geographic area of the United States known as the Inland North, which includes such cities as Rochester, Buffalo, Detroit, and Chicago. Although prominent among some urban inhabitants of the region, NCS is not considered the standard. (3) Linguists describe one change that occurs in speakers of NCS in which the vowel in milk (4) "shifts" down and back (the tongue is lowered and travels back) from a short "i" to a short "e" that could be represented as melk.
William Labov, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is one of the largest contributors to research on the subject of the NCS. His theory is that the shift possibly started when speakers from different (5) language varieties were brought together in the early 1800's when the Erie Canal was being constructed. People from the East Coast moved to the Great Lakes region, and their dialects mixed resulting in an ongoing shift. However, not all speakers of the Great Lakes region participate in this linguistic variation.
According to paragraphs 2 and 3, all of the following statements are true of the Northern Cities Vowel Shift EXCEPT:

A)The NCS occurs in the Inland North geographic region of the United States.
B)The NCS is possibly a result from a mixing of language varieties.
C)William Labov is one the largest contributor to research on the NCS.
D)One change that occurs in speakers of NCS is that the vowel in milk "shifts" up and to the front.

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The Northern Cities Vowel Shift and Speakers That Adopt It "The Northern Cities Vowel Shift" is not adopted by all speakers that live in the geographic regions where it is in progress. Studies (1) illustrate that it is mostly European Americans who show evidence of taking on the shift; however, there is little to no research indicating that speakers of African American Vernacular English employ the shift in their speech. Canadians that share proximity to the Great Lakes with speakers that live in the United States also show no evidence of adopting the shift.
This shift, also called "The Northern Cities Shift" (NCS), is a (2) linguistic phenomenon that occurs in the northern geographic area of the United States known as the Inland North, which includes such cities as Rochester, Buffalo, Detroit, and Chicago. Although prominent among some urban inhabitants of the region, NCS is not considered the standard. (3) Linguists describe one change that occurs in speakers of NCS in which the vowel in milk (4) "shifts" down and back (the tongue is lowered and travels back) from a short "i" to a short "e" that could be represented as melk.
William Labov, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is one of the largest contributors to research on the subject of the NCS. His theory is that the shift possibly started when speakers from different (5) language varieties were brought together in the early 1800's when the Erie Canal was being constructed. People from the East Coast moved to the Great Lakes region, and their dialects mixed resulting in an ongoing shift. However, not all speakers of the Great Lakes region participate in this linguistic variation.
What is the main idea of this essay?

A)There are many studies that show that African Americans do not participate in the NCS.
B)The NCS takes place in the Inland North.
C)William Labov is one of the largest contributors to research on the subject of NCS.
D)The NCS is not adopted by all speakers that live in the geographic region of the Inland North.

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The Northern Cities Vowel Shift and Speakers That Adopt It "The Northern Cities Vowel Shift" is not adopted by all speakers that live in the geographic regions where it is in progress. Studies (1) illustrate that it is mostly European Americans who show evidence of taking on the shift; however, there is little to no research indicating that speakers of African American Vernacular English employ the shift in their speech. Canadians that share proximity to the Great Lakes with speakers that live in the United States also show no evidence of adopting the shift.
This shift, also called "The Northern Cities Shift" (NCS), is a (2) linguistic phenomenon that occurs in the northern geographic area of the United States known as the Inland North, which includes such cities as Rochester, Buffalo, Detroit, and Chicago. Although prominent among some urban inhabitants of the region, NCS is not considered the standard. (3) Linguists describe one change that occurs in speakers of NCS in which the vowel in milk (4) "shifts" down and back (the tongue is lowered and travels back) from a short "i" to a short "e" that could be represented as melk.
William Labov, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is one of the largest contributors to research on the subject of the NCS. His theory is that the shift possibly started when speakers from different (5) language varieties were brought together in the early 1800's when the Erie Canal was being constructed. People from the East Coast moved to the Great Lakes region, and their dialects mixed resulting in an ongoing shift. However, not all speakers of the Great Lakes region participate in this linguistic variation.
Which of following is true according to the passage?

A)People from the Great Lakes moved to the East Coast during the 1800's.
B)European Americans do not show evidence of adopting the NCS.
C)African Americans show evidence of adopting the NCS.
D)Canadians do not show evidence of adopting the NCS.

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The Northern Cities Vowel Shift and Speakers That Adopt It "The Northern Cities Vowel Shift" is not adopted by all speakers that live in the geographic regions where it is in progress. Studies (1) illustrate that it is mostly European Americans who show evidence of taking on the shift; however, there is little to no research indicating that speakers of African American Vernacular English employ the shift in their speech. Canadians that share proximity to the Great Lakes with speakers that live in the United States also show no evidence of adopting the shift.
This shift, also called "The Northern Cities Shift" (NCS), is a (2) linguistic phenomenon that occurs in the northern geographic area of the United States known as the Inland North, which includes such cities as Rochester, Buffalo, Detroit, and Chicago. Although prominent among some urban inhabitants of the region, NCS is not considered the standard. (3) Linguists describe one change that occurs in speakers of NCS in which the vowel in milk (4) "shifts" down and back (the tongue is lowered and travels back) from a short "i" to a short "e" that could be represented as melk.
William Labov, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is one of the largest contributors to research on the subject of the NCS. His theory is that the shift possibly started when speakers from different (5) language varieties were brought together in the early 1800's when the Erie Canal was being constructed. People from the East Coast moved to the Great Lakes region, and their dialects mixed resulting in an ongoing shift. However, not all speakers of the Great Lakes region participate in this linguistic variation.
The word "linguistic", in bold after the (2) in paragraph 2, is closest in meaning to

A)Relative to geographic region
B)Relative to language
C)Relative to African Americans
D)Relative to shift

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Question 21

Spanish in the U.S. Did you know that the United States has the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world? With over 37 million speakers the age of five and older the U.S. alone has more inhabitants that speak Spanish than the whole country of Venezuela.
Spanish students don't have to study abroad to get a good look into Latin-American culture. There are many cities here in the U.S. with (1) thriving Latino (2) districts that any student of Spanish can visit to practice speaking. Miami, for example, is home to a multitude of diverse Hispanics from all over Latin America and Europe. When walking down the streets of Little Havana (one of the predominantly Hispanic barrios, or neighborhoods) you will hear the Cuban Spanish (3) language variety. In Chicago, the place to hear Mexican Spanish is La Villita.
Since Spanish-speaking U.S. citizens are the fastest growing linguistic group in the United States, it is common to find Spanish-language television channels (such as Univisión and Telemundo) in larger cities. In fact, it's thanks to these mass media that there are people (although few) that spend their whole lives in the United States without ever having to learn or speak English. The governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, even commented once that Hispanics in the U.S. need to "turn off the TV in Spanish" in order to learn English more quickly.
But Governor Schwarzenegger ought to know that, according to linguistic research on (4) bilingualism, families of Hispanic heritage (as well as other non-English speaking families) produce English dominant (or English only) speakers by the third generation after their immigration. That means, it is more common than not that the grandchildren of the Mexican immigrant cannot communicate with their grandparent in Spanish. Thus, the Spanish language does not seem to (5) pose a threat in the U.S. society, contrary to what many politicians often suggest in their political rhetoric.
According to the author, the reason that students of Spanish do NOT have to study abroad to practice speaking is…

A)…Because the U.S. has more inhabitants that speak Spanish than Venezuela.
B)…Because there are flourishing Hispanic neighborhoods in cities in the U.S.
C)…Because Spanish language students can practice the Mexican variety in Chicago.
D)Both A and C

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Spanish in the U.S. Did you know that the United States has the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world? With over 37 million speakers the age of five and older the U.S. alone has more inhabitants that speak Spanish than the whole country of Venezuela.
Spanish students don't have to study abroad to get a good look into Latin-American culture. There are many cities here in the U.S. with (1) thriving Latino (2) districts that any student of Spanish can visit to practice speaking. Miami, for example, is home to a multitude of diverse Hispanics from all over Latin America and Europe. When walking down the streets of Little Havana (one of the predominantly Hispanic barrios, or neighborhoods) you will hear the Cuban Spanish (3) language variety. In Chicago, the place to hear Mexican Spanish is La Villita.
Since Spanish-speaking U.S. citizens are the fastest growing linguistic group in the United States, it is common to find Spanish-language television channels (such as Univisión and Telemundo) in larger cities. In fact, it's thanks to these mass media that there are people (although few) that spend their whole lives in the United States without ever having to learn or speak English. The governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, even commented once that Hispanics in the U.S. need to "turn off the TV in Spanish" in order to learn English more quickly.
But Governor Schwarzenegger ought to know that, according to linguistic research on (4) bilingualism, families of Hispanic heritage (as well as other non-English speaking families) produce English dominant (or English only) speakers by the third generation after their immigration. That means, it is more common than not that the grandchildren of the Mexican immigrant cannot communicate with their grandparent in Spanish. Thus, the Spanish language does not seem to (5) pose a threat in the U.S. society, contrary to what many politicians often suggest in their political rhetoric.
Which of following is true according to the passage?

A)There is only one variety of Spanish spoken in the U.S.
B)There are over 37 million speakers of Spanish in the U.S. that speak the Venezuela language variety.
C)Spanish can be heard in Chicago if you go to Little Havana.
D)The U.S. can be considered the second largest Spanish-speaking country in the world.

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Question 23

Spanish in the U.S. Did you know that the United States has the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world? With over 37 million speakers the age of five and older the U.S. alone has more inhabitants that speak Spanish than the whole country of Venezuela.
Spanish students don't have to study abroad to get a good look into Latin-American culture. There are many cities here in the U.S. with (1) thriving Latino (2) districts that any student of Spanish can visit to practice speaking. Miami, for example, is home to a multitude of diverse Hispanics from all over Latin America and Europe. When walking down the streets of Little Havana (one of the predominantly Hispanic barrios, or neighborhoods) you will hear the Cuban Spanish (3) language variety. In Chicago, the place to hear Mexican Spanish is La Villita.
Since Spanish-speaking U.S. citizens are the fastest growing linguistic group in the United States, it is common to find Spanish-language television channels (such as Univisión and Telemundo) in larger cities. In fact, it's thanks to these mass media that there are people (although few) that spend their whole lives in the United States without ever having to learn or speak English. The governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, even commented once that Hispanics in the U.S. need to "turn off the TV in Spanish" in order to learn English more quickly.
But Governor Schwarzenegger ought to know that, according to linguistic research on (4) bilingualism, families of Hispanic heritage (as well as other non-English speaking families) produce English dominant (or English only) speakers by the third generation after their immigration. That means, it is more common than not that the grandchildren of the Mexican immigrant cannot communicate with their grandparent in Spanish. Thus, the Spanish language does not seem to (5) pose a threat in the U.S. society, contrary to what many politicians often suggest in their political rhetoric.
Based on the information in the passage, how would you best describe the term "language variety", bolded after the (3) in the second paragraph?

A)An erroneous style of speech
B)A Cuban accent
C)A dialect
D)Slang

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Question 24

Spanish in the U.S. Did you know that the United States has the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world? With over 37 million speakers the age of five and older the U.S. alone has more inhabitants that speak Spanish than the whole country of Venezuela.
Spanish students don't have to study abroad to get a good look into Latin-American culture. There are many cities here in the U.S. with (1) thriving Latino (2) districts that any student of Spanish can visit to practice speaking. Miami, for example, is home to a multitude of diverse Hispanics from all over Latin America and Europe. When walking down the streets of Little Havana (one of the predominantly Hispanic barrios, or neighborhoods) you will hear the Cuban Spanish (3) language variety. In Chicago, the place to hear Mexican Spanish is La Villita.
Since Spanish-speaking U.S. citizens are the fastest growing linguistic group in the United States, it is common to find Spanish-language television channels (such as Univisión and Telemundo) in larger cities. In fact, it's thanks to these mass media that there are people (although few) that spend their whole lives in the United States without ever having to learn or speak English. The governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, even commented once that Hispanics in the U.S. need to "turn off the TV in Spanish" in order to learn English more quickly.
But Governor Schwarzenegger ought to know that, according to linguistic research on (4) bilingualism, families of Hispanic heritage (as well as other non-English speaking families) produce English dominant (or English only) speakers by the third generation after their immigration. That means, it is more common than not that the grandchildren of the Mexican immigrant cannot communicate with their grandparent in Spanish. Thus, the Spanish language does not seem to (5) pose a threat in the U.S. society, contrary to what many politicians often suggest in their political rhetoric.
Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A)Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world.
B)Spanish students should study abroad to practice speaking Spanish.
C)Spanish speakers are the fastest growing linguistic group in the U.S.
D)Governor Schwarzenegger speaks Spanish.

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Question 25

Spanish in the U.S. Did you know that the United States has the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world? With over 37 million speakers the age of five and older the U.S. alone has more inhabitants that speak Spanish than the whole country of Venezuela.
Spanish students don't have to study abroad to get a good look into Latin-American culture. There are many cities here in the U.S. with (1) thriving Latino (2) districts that any student of Spanish can visit to practice speaking. Miami, for example, is home to a multitude of diverse Hispanics from all over Latin America and Europe. When walking down the streets of Little Havana (one of the predominantly Hispanic barrios, or neighborhoods) you will hear the Cuban Spanish (3) language variety. In Chicago, the place to hear Mexican Spanish is La Villita.
Since Spanish-speaking U.S. citizens are the fastest growing linguistic group in the United States, it is common to find Spanish-language television channels (such as Univisión and Telemundo) in larger cities. In fact, it's thanks to these mass media that there are people (although few) that spend their whole lives in the United States without ever having to learn or speak English. The governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, even commented once that Hispanics in the U.S. need to "turn off the TV in Spanish" in order to learn English more quickly.
But Governor Schwarzenegger ought to know that, according to linguistic research on (4) bilingualism, families of Hispanic heritage (as well as other non-English speaking families) produce English dominant (or English only) speakers by the third generation after their immigration. That means, it is more common than not that the grandchildren of the Mexican immigrant cannot communicate with their grandparent in Spanish. Thus, the Spanish language does not seem to (5) pose a threat in the U.S. society, contrary to what many politicians often suggest in their political rhetoric.
According to the author, the reason that students of Spanish do NOT have to study abroad to practice speaking is…

A)…Because the U.S. has more inhabitants that speak Spanish than Venezuela.
B)…Because there are flourishing Hispanic neighborhoods in cities in the U.S.
C)…Because Spanish language students can practice the Mexican variety in Chicago.
D)Both A and C

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Question 26

The Northern Cities Vowel Shift and Speakers That Adopt It "The Northern Cities Vowel Shift" is not adopted by all speakers that live in the geographic regions where it is in progress. Studies (1) illustrate that it is mostly European Americans who show evidence of taking on the shift; however, there is little to no research indicating that speakers of African American Vernacular English employ the shift in their speech. Canadians that share proximity to the Great Lakes with speakers that live in the United States also show no evidence of adopting the shift.
This shift, also called "The Northern Cities Shift" (NCS), is a (2) linguistic phenomenon that occurs in the northern geographic area of the United States known as the Inland North, which includes such cities as Rochester, Buffalo, Detroit, and Chicago. Although prominent among some urban inhabitants of the region, NCS is not considered the standard. (3) Linguists describe one change that occurs in speakers of NCS in which the vowel in milk (4) "shifts" down and back (the tongue is lowered and travels back) from a short "i" to a short "e" that could be represented as melk.
William Labov, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is one of the largest contributors to research on the subject of the NCS. His theory is that the shift possibly started when speakers from different (5) language varieties were brought together in the early 1800's when the Erie Canal was being constructed. People from the East Coast moved to the Great Lakes region, and their dialects mixed resulting in an ongoing shift. However, not all speakers of the Great Lakes region participate in this linguistic variation.
According to paragraphs 2 and 3, all of the following statements are true of the Northern Cities Vowel Shift EXCEPT:

A)The NCS occurs in the Inland North geographic region of the United States.
B)The NCS is possibly a result from a mixing of language varieties.
C)William Labov is one the largest contributor to research on the NCS.
D)One change that occurs in speakers of NCS is that the vowel in milk "shifts" up and to the front.

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Question 27

Spanish in the U.S. Did you know that the United States has the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world? With over 37 million speakers the age of five and older the U.S. alone has more inhabitants that speak Spanish than the whole country of Venezuela.
Spanish students don't have to study abroad to get a good look into Latin-American culture. There are many cities here in the U.S. with (1) thriving Latino (2) districts that any student of Spanish can visit to practice speaking. Miami, for example, is home to a multitude of diverse Hispanics from all over Latin America and Europe. When walking down the streets of Little Havana (one of the predominantly Hispanic barrios, or neighborhoods) you will hear the Cuban Spanish (3) language variety. In Chicago, the place to hear Mexican Spanish is La Villita.
Since Spanish-speaking U.S. citizens are the fastest growing linguistic group in the United States, it is common to find Spanish-language television channels (such as Univisión and Telemundo) in larger cities. In fact, it's thanks to these mass media that there are people (although few) that spend their whole lives in the United States without ever having to learn or speak English. The governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, even commented once that Hispanics in the U.S. need to "turn off the TV in Spanish" in order to learn English more quickly.
But Governor Schwarzenegger ought to know that, according to linguistic research on (4) bilingualism, families of Hispanic heritage (as well as other non-English speaking families) produce English dominant (or English only) speakers by the third generation after their immigration. That means, it is more common than not that the grandchildren of the Mexican immigrant cannot communicate with their grandparent in Spanish. Thus, the Spanish language does not seem to (5) pose a threat in the U.S. society, contrary to what many politicians often suggest in their political rhetoric.
In paragraph 4, why does the author mention that speakers from families of Hispanic heritage often become English dominant by the third generation?

A)To explain why Mexican immigrants come to the U.S.
B)To support the claim that Spanish-speaking U.S. citizens are the fastest growing linguistic group.
C)To provide evidence that Arnold Schwarzenegger is the governor of California.
D)To show that Spanish poses no threat to the U.S. society and its English dominance.

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Question 28

Spanish in the U.S. Did you know that the United States has the second largest Spanish-speaking population in the world? With over 37 million speakers the age of five and older the U.S. alone has more inhabitants that speak Spanish than the whole country of Venezuela.
Spanish students don't have to study abroad to get a good look into Latin-American culture. There are many cities here in the U.S. with (1) thriving Latino (2) districts that any student of Spanish can visit to practice speaking. Miami, for example, is home to a multitude of diverse Hispanics from all over Latin America and Europe. When walking down the streets of Little Havana (one of the predominantly Hispanic barrios, or neighborhoods) you will hear the Cuban Spanish (3) language variety. In Chicago, the place to hear Mexican Spanish is La Villita.
Since Spanish-speaking U.S. citizens are the fastest growing linguistic group in the United States, it is common to find Spanish-language television channels (such as Univisión and Telemundo) in larger cities. In fact, it's thanks to these mass media that there are people (although few) that spend their whole lives in the United States without ever having to learn or speak English. The governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, even commented once that Hispanics in the U.S. need to "turn off the TV in Spanish" in order to learn English more quickly.
But Governor Schwarzenegger ought to know that, according to linguistic research on (4) bilingualism, families of Hispanic heritage (as well as other non-English speaking families) produce English dominant (or English only) speakers by the third generation after their immigration. That means, it is more common than not that the grandchildren of the Mexican immigrant cannot communicate with their grandparent in Spanish. Thus, the Spanish language does not seem to (5) pose a threat in the U.S. society, contrary to what many politicians often suggest in their political rhetoric.
Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A)Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world.
B)Spanish students should study abroad to practice speaking Spanish.
C)Spanish speakers are the fastest growing linguistic group in the U.S.
D)Governor Schwarzenegger speaks Spanish.

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Question 29

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 at 7:55 a.m. This attack precipitated the United States' entry into World War II. Prior to the attack, relations between the United States and Japan were rapidly deteriorating. It had invaded China and its alliance with Germany and Italy (the Axis Powers), along with its occupation of French Indochina strained diplomatic relations. The United States put a freeze on all of Japan's assets and declared an embargo on oil and scrap metal shipments to Japan.
The oil embargo caused the most resentment, among the Japanese, because Japan did not have any oil of its own. Japan wanted freedom from their dependency on the United States. Japan declared war on the United States because of its national pride and the possibility of economic destruction.
Initially, Japan was going to invade the Philippines, not attack Pearl Harbor. The commander in chief of Japan's fleet Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto believed that attacking Pearl Harbor would allow Japan to rebuild its defenses. With the destruction of Pearl Harbor, Japan's military then be able to conquer all of Southwest Asia and open the Indonesian Archipelago. He plans the attack on Pearl Harbor with considerable care and trained his men extensively.
On the day of the attack three cruisers, two tankers, two battleships, six aircraft carriers, and nine destroyers sailed to a point north of Hawaii. From there, approximately 360 planes took off. Yamamoto planned to attack the naval base on a Sunday morning because he thought it would not be fully armed. The United States was unprepared for the attack, and Japan destroyed a majority of its planes. Four U.S. battleships was sunk, and the rest were badly damaged. The Japanese only lost twenty-nine aircrafts and less than one hundred aircrew members were killed. Because of the preemptive strike, Japan was able to carry out its plans for Southwest Asia and the Indonesian Archipelago.
Why did Yamamoto ultimately choose to attack Pearl Harbor before carrying out his plans in Southwest Asia?

A)Hawaii was geographically located between Japan and Southwest Asia.
B)Japan needed scrap metal and the attack would free shipments from the U.S. to Japan
C)Attacking Pearl Harbor first would disengage the U.S. Navy and give Japan time to attack the other nations and prepare for the American counter-attack simultaneously.
D)There were already hundreds of aircraft staged on a fleet of ships near Hawaii.

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Question 30

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 at 7:55 a.m. This attack precipitated the United States' entry into World War II. Prior to the attack, relations between the United States and Japan were rapidly deteriorating. It had invaded China and its alliance with Germany and Italy (the Axis Powers), along with its occupation of French Indochina strained diplomatic relations. The United States put a freeze on all of Japan's assets and declared an embargo on oil and scrap metal shipments to Japan.
The oil embargo caused the most resentment, among the Japanese, because Japan did not have any oil of its own. Japan wanted freedom from their dependency on the United States. Japan declared war on the United States because of its national pride and the possibility of economic destruction.
Initially, Japan was going to invade the Philippines, not attack Pearl Harbor. The commander in chief of Japan's fleet Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto believed that attacking Pearl Harbor would allow Japan to rebuild its defenses. With the destruction of Pearl Harbor, Japan's military then be able to conquer all of Southwest Asia and open the Indonesian Archipelago. He plans the attack on Pearl Harbor with considerable care and trained his men extensively.
On the day of the attack three cruisers, two tankers, two battleships, six aircraft carriers, and nine destroyers sailed to a point north of Hawaii. From there, approximately 360 planes took off. Yamamoto planned to attack the naval base on a Sunday morning because he thought it would not be fully armed. The United States was unprepared for the attack, and Japan destroyed a majority of its planes. Four U.S. battleships was sunk, and the rest were badly damaged. The Japanese only lost twenty-nine aircrafts and less than one hundred aircrew members were killed. Because of the preemptive strike, Japan was able to carry out its plans for Southwest Asia and the Indonesian Archipelago.
Based on his/her description of Japan's motivation for declaring war on the United States, what can the reader determine was important to Japan?

A)Growing the nation into other regions of Asia.
B)Demonstrating independence from other countries.
C)National pride
D)Having a strong defense

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Question 31

Once upon a time, a mouse, a bird, and a sausage, entered into partnership and set up house together. For a long time all went well; they lived in great comfort, and prospered so far as to be able to add considerably to their stores. The bird's duty was to fly daily into the wood and bring in fuel; the mouse fetched the water, and the sausage saw to the cooking. When people are too well off they always begin to long for something new. And so it came to pass, that the bird, while out one day, met a fellow bird, to whom he boastfully expatiated on the excellence of his household arrangements. But the other bird sneered at him for being a poor simpleton, who did all the hard work, while the other two stayed at home and had a good time of it. For, when the mouse had made the fire and fetched in the water, she could retire into her little room and rest until it was time to set the table. The sausage had only to watch the pot to see that the food was properly cooked, and when it was near dinner-time, he just threw himself into the broth, or rolled in and out among the vegetables three or four times, and there they were, buttered, and salted, and ready to be served. Then, when the bird came home and had laid aside his burden, they sat down to table, and when they had finished their meal, they could sleep their fill till the following morning: and that was really a very delightful life.
Influenced by those remarks, the bird next morning refused to bring in the wood, telling the others that he had been their servant long enough, and had been a fool into the bargain, and that it was now time to make a change, and to try some other way of arranging the work. Beg and pray as the mouse and the sausage might, it was of no use; the bird remained master of the situation, and the venture had to be made. They therefore drew lots, and it fell to the sausage to bring in the wood, to the mouse to cook, and to the bird to fetch the water.
And now what happened? The sausage started in search of wood, the bird made the fire, and the mouse put on the pot, and then these two waited till the sausage returned with the fuel for the following day. But the sausage remained so long away, that they became uneasy, and the bird flew out to meet him. He had not flown far, however, when he came across a dog who, having met the sausage, had regarded him as his legitimate booty, and so seized and swallowed him. The bird complained to the dog of this bare-faced robbery, but nothing he said was of any avail, for the dog answered that he found false credentials on the sausage, and that was the reason his life had been forfeited.
He picked up the wood, and flew sadly home, and told the mouse all he had seen and heard. They were both very unhappy, but agreed to make the best of things and to remain with one another.
So now the bird set the table, and the mouse looked after the food and, wishing to prepare it in the same way as the sausage, by rolling in and out among the vegetables to salt and butter them, she jumped into the pot; but she stopped short long before she reached the bottom, having already parted not only with her skin and hair, but also with life.
Presently the bird came in and wanted to serve up the dinner, but he could nowhere see the cook. In his alarm and flurry, he threw the wood here and there about the floor, called and searched, but no cook was to be found. Then some of the wood that had been carelessly thrown down, caught fire and began to blaze. The bird hastened to fetch some water, but his pail fell into the well, and he after it, and as he was unable to recover himself, he was drowned.
What is the main idea of this passage?

A)When people are well off, they long for something new, often with terrible results.
B)People should stick with tasks they are well suited for.
C)Jealousy can blind one to the obvious.
D)People are often convinced by peers to do something stupid.

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Question 32

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 at 7:55 a.m. This attack precipitated the United States' entry into World War II. Prior to the attack, relations between the United States and Japan were rapidly deteriorating. It had invaded China and its alliance with Germany and Italy (the Axis Powers), along with its occupation of French Indochina strained diplomatic relations. The United States put a freeze on all of Japan's assets and declared an embargo on oil and scrap metal shipments to Japan.
The oil embargo caused the most resentment, among the Japanese, because Japan did not have any oil of its own. Japan wanted freedom from their dependency on the United States. Japan declared war on the United States because of its national pride and the possibility of economic destruction.
Initially, Japan was going to invade the Philippines, not attack Pearl Harbor. The commander in chief of Japan's fleet Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto believed that attacking Pearl Harbor would allow Japan to rebuild its defenses. With the destruction of Pearl Harbor, Japan's military then be able to conquer all of Southwest Asia and open the Indonesian Archipelago. He plans the attack on Pearl Harbor with considerable care and trained his men extensively.
On the day of the attack three cruisers, two tankers, two battleships, six aircraft carriers, and nine destroyers sailed to a point north of Hawaii. From there, approximately 360 planes took off. Yamamoto planned to attack the naval base on a Sunday morning because he thought it would not be fully armed. The United States was unprepared for the attack, and Japan destroyed a majority of its planes. Four U.S. battleships was sunk, and the rest were badly damaged. The Japanese only lost twenty-nine aircrafts and less than one hundred aircrew members were killed. Because of the preemptive strike, Japan was able to carry out its plans for Southwest Asia and the Indonesian Archipelago.
Which statement best expresses the main idea of this passage?

A)Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor was in retaliation for the United States oil embargo
B)Spurred by an asset freeze and oil embargo, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in December, 1941, crippled the U.S. Pacific fleet, and created a window of opportunity to invade Southwest Asia and the Philippines.
C)To satisfy their Axis Power allies, Germany and Italy, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and ended the U.S. oil embargo.
D)Japan's plans to invade the Philippines were abandoned when an opportunity to attack Pearl Harbor was made possible.

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Question 33

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 at 7:55 a.m. This attack precipitated the United States' entry into World War II. Prior to the attack, relations between the United States and Japan were rapidly deteriorating. It had invaded China and its alliance with Germany and Italy (the Axis Powers), along with its occupation of French Indochina strained diplomatic relations. The United States put a freeze on all of Japan's assets and declared an embargo on oil and scrap metal shipments to Japan.
The oil embargo caused the most resentment, among the Japanese, because Japan did not have any oil of its own. Japan wanted freedom from their dependency on the United States. Japan declared war on the United States because of its national pride and the possibility of economic destruction.
Initially, Japan was going to invade the Philippines, not attack Pearl Harbor. The commander in chief of Japan's fleet Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto believed that attacking Pearl Harbor would allow Japan to rebuild its defenses. With the destruction of Pearl Harbor, Japan's military then be able to conquer all of Southwest Asia and open the Indonesian Archipelago. He plans the attack on Pearl Harbor with considerable care and trained his men extensively.
On the day of the attack three cruisers, two tankers, two battleships, six aircraft carriers, and nine destroyers sailed to a point north of Hawaii. From there, approximately 360 planes took off. Yamamoto planned to attack the naval base on a Sunday morning because he thought it would not be fully armed. The United States was unprepared for the attack, and Japan destroyed a majority of its planes. Four U.S. battleships was sunk, and the rest were badly damaged. The Japanese only lost twenty-nine aircrafts and less than one hundred aircrew members were killed. Because of the preemptive strike, Japan was able to carry out its plans for Southwest Asia and the Indonesian Archipelago.
Prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, what "staging" or preparations did the Japanese military make?

A)Three cruisers, two battleships, six aircraft carriers, and nine destroyers were sailed to a point north of Hawaii.
B)Other offensive plans, including invading the Philippines, and conquering Southwest Asia, were considered and evaluated.
C)The difference between a preemptive and offensive strike was considered.
D)The other Axis powers, Italy and Germany, were consulted.

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Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 at 7:55 a.m. This attack precipitated the United States' entry into World War II. Prior to the attack, relations between the United States and Japan were rapidly deteriorating. It had invaded China and its alliance with Germany and Italy (the Axis Powers), along with its occupation of French Indochina strained diplomatic relations. The United States put a freeze on all of Japan's assets and declared an embargo on oil and scrap metal shipments to Japan.
The oil embargo caused the most resentment, among the Japanese, because Japan did not have any oil of its own. Japan wanted freedom from their dependency on the United States. Japan declared war on the United States because of its national pride and the possibility of economic destruction.
Initially, Japan was going to invade the Philippines, not attack Pearl Harbor. The commander in chief of Japan's fleet Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto believed that attacking Pearl Harbor would allow Japan to rebuild its defenses. With the destruction of Pearl Harbor, Japan's military then be able to conquer all of Southwest Asia and open the Indonesian Archipelago. He plans the attack on Pearl Harbor with considerable care and trained his men extensively.
On the day of the attack three cruisers, two tankers, two battleships, six aircraft carriers, and nine destroyers sailed to a point north of Hawaii. From there, approximately 360 planes took off. Yamamoto planned to attack the naval base on a Sunday morning because he thought it would not be fully armed. The United States was unprepared for the attack, and Japan destroyed a majority of its planes. Four U.S. battleships was sunk, and the rest were badly damaged. The Japanese only lost twenty-nine aircrafts and less than one hundred aircrew members were killed. Because of the preemptive strike, Japan was able to carry out its plans for Southwest Asia and the Indonesian Archipelago.
Why did Yamamoto ultimately choose to attack Pearl Harbor before carrying out his plans in Southwest Asia?

A)Hawaii was geographically located between Japan and Southwest Asia.
B)Japan needed scrap metal and the attack would free shipments from the U.S. to Japan
C)Attacking Pearl Harbor first would disengage the U.S. Navy and give Japan time to attack the other nations and prepare for the American counter-attack simultaneously.
D)There were already hundreds of aircraft staged on a fleet of ships near Hawaii.

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Question 35

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 at 7:55 a.m. This attack precipitated the United States' entry into World War II. Prior to the attack, relations between the United States and Japan were rapidly deteriorating. It had invaded China and its alliance with Germany and Italy (the Axis Powers), along with its occupation of French Indochina strained diplomatic relations. The United States put a freeze on all of Japan's assets and declared an embargo on oil and scrap metal shipments to Japan.
The oil embargo caused the most resentment, among the Japanese, because Japan did not have any oil of its own. Japan wanted freedom from their dependency on the United States. Japan declared war on the United States because of its national pride and the possibility of economic destruction.
Initially, Japan was going to invade the Philippines, not attack Pearl Harbor. The commander in chief of Japan's fleet Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto believed that attacking Pearl Harbor would allow Japan to rebuild its defenses. With the destruction of Pearl Harbor, Japan's military then be able to conquer all of Southwest Asia and open the Indonesian Archipelago. He plans the attack on Pearl Harbor with considerable care and trained his men extensively.
On the day of the attack three cruisers, two tankers, two battleships, six aircraft carriers, and nine destroyers sailed to a point north of Hawaii. From there, approximately 360 planes took off. Yamamoto planned to attack the naval base on a Sunday morning because he thought it would not be fully armed. The United States was unprepared for the attack, and Japan destroyed a majority of its planes. Four U.S. battleships was sunk, and the rest were badly damaged. The Japanese only lost twenty-nine aircrafts and less than one hundred aircrew members were killed. Because of the preemptive strike, Japan was able to carry out its plans for Southwest Asia and the Indonesian Archipelago.
Because he planned the Pearl Harbor attack for a Sunday morning, what can we infer about Admiral Isoruko Yamamoto?

A)He intended to target religious people who might be at church service that day?
B)He understood American working habits and knew there would be fewer people on duty on a Sunday morning.
C)He knew that his soldiers would be more alert first thing in the morning.
D)He was nervous about facing the Navy in the open ocean.

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Question 36

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 at 7:55 a.m. This attack precipitated the United States' entry into World War II. Prior to the attack, relations between the United States and Japan were rapidly deteriorating. It had invaded China and its alliance with Germany and Italy (the Axis Powers), along with its occupation of French Indochina strained diplomatic relations. The United States put a freeze on all of Japan's assets and declared an embargo on oil and scrap metal shipments to Japan.
The oil embargo caused the most resentment, among the Japanese, because Japan did not have any oil of its own. Japan wanted freedom from their dependency on the United States. Japan declared war on the United States because of its national pride and the possibility of economic destruction.
Initially, Japan was going to invade the Philippines, not attack Pearl Harbor. The commander in chief of Japan's fleet Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto believed that attacking Pearl Harbor would allow Japan to rebuild its defenses. With the destruction of Pearl Harbor, Japan's military then be able to conquer all of Southwest Asia and open the Indonesian Archipelago. He plans the attack on Pearl Harbor with considerable care and trained his men extensively.
On the day of the attack three cruisers, two tankers, two battleships, six aircraft carriers, and nine destroyers sailed to a point north of Hawaii. From there, approximately 360 planes took off. Yamamoto planned to attack the naval base on a Sunday morning because he thought it would not be fully armed. The United States was unprepared for the attack, and Japan destroyed a majority of its planes. Four U.S. battleships was sunk, and the rest were badly damaged. The Japanese only lost twenty-nine aircrafts and less than one hundred aircrew members were killed. Because of the preemptive strike, Japan was able to carry out its plans for Southwest Asia and the Indonesian Archipelago.
When the attack on Pearl Harbor was complete, how many Japanese aircraft remained unscathed?

A)331
B)360
C)29
D)129

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Question 37

Once upon a time, a mouse, a bird, and a sausage, entered into partnership and set up house together. For a long time all went well; they lived in great comfort, and prospered so far as to be able to add considerably to their stores. The bird's duty was to fly daily into the wood and bring in fuel; the mouse fetched the water, and the sausage saw to the cooking. When people are too well off they always begin to long for something new. And so it came to pass, that the bird, while out one day, met a fellow bird, to whom he boastfully expatiated on the excellence of his household arrangements. But the other bird sneered at him for being a poor simpleton, who did all the hard work, while the other two stayed at home and had a good time of it. For, when the mouse had made the fire and fetched in the water, she could retire into her little room and rest until it was time to set the table. The sausage had only to watch the pot to see that the food was properly cooked, and when it was near dinner-time, he just threw himself into the broth, or rolled in and out among the vegetables three or four times, and there they were, buttered, and salted, and ready to be served. Then, when the bird came home and had laid aside his burden, they sat down to table, and when they had finished their meal, they could sleep their fill till the following morning: and that was really a very delightful life.
Influenced by those remarks, the bird next morning refused to bring in the wood, telling the others that he had been their servant long enough, and had been a fool into the bargain, and that it was now time to make a change, and to try some other way of arranging the work. Beg and pray as the mouse and the sausage might, it was of no use; the bird remained master of the situation, and the venture had to be made. They therefore drew lots, and it fell to the sausage to bring in the wood, to the mouse to cook, and to the bird to fetch the water.
And now what happened? The sausage started in search of wood, the bird made the fire, and the mouse put on the pot, and then these two waited till the sausage returned with the fuel for the following day. But the sausage remained so long away, that they became uneasy, and the bird flew out to meet him. He had not flown far, however, when he came across a dog who, having met the sausage, had regarded him as his legitimate booty, and so seized and swallowed him. The bird complained to the dog of this bare-faced robbery, but nothing he said was of any avail, for the dog answered that he found false credentials on the sausage, and that was the reason his life had been forfeited.
He picked up the wood, and flew sadly home, and told the mouse all he had seen and heard. They were both very unhappy, but agreed to make the best of things and to remain with one another.
So now the bird set the table, and the mouse looked after the food and, wishing to prepare it in the same way as the sausage, by rolling in and out among the vegetables to salt and butter them, she jumped into the pot; but she stopped short long before she reached the bottom, having already parted not only with her skin and hair, but also with life.
Presently the bird came in and wanted to serve up the dinner, but he could nowhere see the cook. In his alarm and flurry, he threw the wood here and there about the floor, called and searched, but no cook was to be found. Then some of the wood that had been carelessly thrown down, caught fire and began to blaze. The bird hastened to fetch some water, but his pail fell into the well, and he after it, and as he was unable to recover himself, he was drowned.
What is the main idea of this passage?

A)When people are well off, they long for something new, often with terrible results.
B)People should stick with tasks they are well suited for.
C)Jealousy can blind one to the obvious.
D)People are often convinced by peers to do something stupid.

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Question 38

Once upon a time, a mouse, a bird, and a sausage, entered into partnership and set up house together. For a long time all went well; they lived in great comfort, and prospered so far as to be able to add considerably to their stores. The bird's duty was to fly daily into the wood and bring in fuel; the mouse fetched the water, and the sausage saw to the cooking. When people are too well off they always begin to long for something new. And so it came to pass, that the bird, while out one day, met a fellow bird, to whom he boastfully expatiated on the excellence of his household arrangements. But the other bird sneered at him for being a poor simpleton, who did all the hard work, while the other two stayed at home and had a good time of it. For, when the mouse had made the fire and fetched in the water, she could retire into her little room and rest until it was time to set the table. The sausage had only to watch the pot to see that the food was properly cooked, and when it was near dinner-time, he just threw himself into the broth, or rolled in and out among the vegetables three or four times, and there they were, buttered, and salted, and ready to be served. Then, when the bird came home and had laid aside his burden, they sat down to table, and when they had finished their meal, they could sleep their fill till the following morning: and that was really a very delightful life.
Influenced by those remarks, the bird next morning refused to bring in the wood, telling the others that he had been their servant long enough, and had been a fool into the bargain, and that it was now time to make a change, and to try some other way of arranging the work. Beg and pray as the mouse and the sausage might, it was of no use; the bird remained master of the situation, and the venture had to be made. They therefore drew lots, and it fell to the sausage to bring in the wood, to the mouse to cook, and to the bird to fetch the water.
And now what happened? The sausage started in search of wood, the bird made the fire, and the mouse put on the pot, and then these two waited till the sausage returned with the fuel for the following day. But the sausage remained so long away, that they became uneasy, and the bird flew out to meet him. He had not flown far, however, when he came across a dog who, having met the sausage, had regarded him as his legitimate booty, and so seized and swallowed him. The bird complained to the dog of this bare-faced robbery, but nothing he said was of any avail, for the dog answered that he found false credentials on the sausage, and that was the reason his life had been forfeited.
He picked up the wood, and flew sadly home, and told the mouse all he had seen and heard. They were both very unhappy, but agreed to make the best of things and to remain with one another.
So now the bird set the table, and the mouse looked after the food and, wishing to prepare it in the same way as the sausage, by rolling in and out among the vegetables to salt and butter them, she jumped into the pot; but she stopped short long before she reached the bottom, having already parted not only with her skin and hair, but also with life.
Presently the bird came in and wanted to serve up the dinner, but he could nowhere see the cook. In his alarm and flurry, he threw the wood here and there about the floor, called and searched, but no cook was to be found. Then some of the wood that had been carelessly thrown down, caught fire and began to blaze. The bird hastened to fetch some water, but his pail fell into the well, and he after it, and as he was unable to recover himself, he was drowned.
How did the mouse and the sausage feel about the bird's plan to change their responsibilities?

A)They agreed it was time for everyone to take on a different chore.
B)They thought it was a terrible idea and tried to convince the bird to change his mind.
C)The mouse thought it was a great idea, but the sausage was not certain.
D)The sausage was pleased with a chance to do something new, but the mouse was worried it would be too much work.

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Question 39

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 at 7:55 a.m. This attack precipitated the United States' entry into World War II. Prior to the attack, relations between the United States and Japan were rapidly deteriorating. It had invaded China and its alliance with Germany and Italy (the Axis Powers), along with its occupation of French Indochina strained diplomatic relations. The United States put a freeze on all of Japan's assets and declared an embargo on oil and scrap metal shipments to Japan.
The oil embargo caused the most resentment, among the Japanese, because Japan did not have any oil of its own. Japan wanted freedom from their dependency on the United States. Japan declared war on the United States because of its national pride and the possibility of economic destruction.
Initially, Japan was going to invade the Philippines, not attack Pearl Harbor. The commander in chief of Japan's fleet Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto believed that attacking Pearl Harbor would allow Japan to rebuild its defenses. With the destruction of Pearl Harbor, Japan's military then be able to conquer all of Southwest Asia and open the Indonesian Archipelago. He plans the attack on Pearl Harbor with considerable care and trained his men extensively.
On the day of the attack three cruisers, two tankers, two battleships, six aircraft carriers, and nine destroyers sailed to a point north of Hawaii. From there, approximately 360 planes took off. Yamamoto planned to attack the naval base on a Sunday morning because he thought it would not be fully armed. The United States was unprepared for the attack, and Japan destroyed a majority of its planes. Four U.S. battleships was sunk, and the rest were badly damaged. The Japanese only lost twenty-nine aircrafts and less than one hundred aircrew members were killed. Because of the preemptive strike, Japan was able to carry out its plans for Southwest Asia and the Indonesian Archipelago.
Based on his/her description of Japan's motivation for declaring war on the United States, what can the reader determine was important to Japan?

A)Growing the nation into other regions of Asia.
B)Demonstrating independence from other countries.
C)National pride
D)Having a strong defense

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Question 40

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.
Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.
What connection is made between how a person dresses and how he is treated in the Congo?

A)Specific traditional clothing indicates class in the Congo and dictates social privileges.
B)The nicer a person is dressed, the more respect he or she will receive.
C)Those who wear kikwembe or abacos are considered more traditional and given more respect.
D)Clothes are not important in the Congo and it makes no difference how one is dressed.

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Question 41

S. Congress (Government and Civics 3&#173;) Did you ever wonder where federal laws come from? For example, who proposed that it be illegal to (1) operate a vehicle without a driver's license? Who is responsible for making decisions about war? In the United States rules and decisions that affect its citizens (and visitors) are proposed and put into effect by what is known as the U.S. Congress.&#10;The U.S. Congress is made of up two (2) bodies: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Both representatives and senators are elected by voters. Congress has 535 members: 435 members in the House of Representatives and 100 members in the Senate. Each member of the House of Representatives serves two-year terms and each state in the union has at least one representative. Each of the 50 states has two senators; therefore, there are 100 senators in Congress, and each member of the Senate serves a six-year (3) term.&#10;Congress works together to create (4) bills that are then later signed into law by the President of the United States. It also has power over financial concerns. It is the Congress who has the authority to make and collect taxes. Congress also plays an important role in the decisions of the national defense. It alone has the power to (5) wage war on another country.&#10;So, next time your hear someone say they dislike a President's decision to go to war with another country, you can tell them that Congress has the ultimate say, and not the President, in how the country is run.&#10;Which of the following is false according to the passage?&#10;A)There are 535 members of Congress.&#10;B)Congress signs bills into law.&#10;C)Senators serve terms of at least six years.&#10;D)Congress holds the power to start a war.

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Question 42

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.
Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.
Which is a valid inference about the extension of customs in the Congo?

A)Most customs and values are learned from Western influences. As westerners move into an area, customers are developed.
B)There are several powerful ethnic groups in the Congo that determine the customs and etiquette for the rest of the region.
C)Customs in the Congo are constantly evolving and it is difficult to determine what is or is not appropriate.
D)The Congo is a very large country made up of many different groups, so customs vary in different areas.

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Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.
Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.
How do Congolese diners use eating utensils differently from how American diners do so?

A)Congolese have communal utensils, and share the knives and forks with other diners.
B)The Congolese hold the fork in the left hand, while American diners use the right.
C)Very few Congolese use eating utensils, while the majority of Americans do.
D)Congolese eating utensils are made from wood or bone, rather than metal or plastic.

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Question 44

S. Congress (Government and Civics 3&#173;) Did you ever wonder where federal laws come from? For example, who proposed that it be illegal to (1) operate a vehicle without a driver's license? Who is responsible for making decisions about war? In the United States rules and decisions that affect its citizens (and visitors) are proposed and put into effect by what is known as the U.S. Congress.&#10;The U.S. Congress is made of up two (2) bodies: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Both representatives and senators are elected by voters. Congress has 535 members: 435 members in the House of Representatives and 100 members in the Senate. Each member of the House of Representatives serves two-year terms and each state in the union has at least one representative. Each of the 50 states has two senators; therefore, there are 100 senators in Congress, and each member of the Senate serves a six-year (3) term.&#10;Congress works together to create (4) bills that are then later signed into law by the President of the United States. It also has power over financial concerns. It is the Congress who has the authority to make and collect taxes. Congress also plays an important role in the decisions of the national defense. It alone has the power to (5) wage war on another country.&#10;So, next time your hear someone say they dislike a President's decision to go to war with another country, you can tell them that Congress has the ultimate say, and not the President, in how the country is run.&#10;According to context, the word &#34;term&#34;, bolded after the (3) in the third paragraph, is closest in meaning to ALL of the following words EXCEPT&#10;A)Duration&#10;B)Limit&#10;C)Label&#10;D)Cycle

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S. Congress (Government and Civics 3&#173;) Did you ever wonder where federal laws come from? For example, who proposed that it be illegal to (1) operate a vehicle without a driver's license? Who is responsible for making decisions about war? In the United States rules and decisions that affect its citizens (and visitors) are proposed and put into effect by what is known as the U.S. Congress.&#10;The U.S. Congress is made of up two (2) bodies: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Both representatives and senators are elected by voters. Congress has 535 members: 435 members in the House of Representatives and 100 members in the Senate. Each member of the House of Representatives serves two-year terms and each state in the union has at least one representative. Each of the 50 states has two senators; therefore, there are 100 senators in Congress, and each member of the Senate serves a six-year (3) term.&#10;Congress works together to create (4) bills that are then later signed into law by the President of the United States. It also has power over financial concerns. It is the Congress who has the authority to make and collect taxes. Congress also plays an important role in the decisions of the national defense. It alone has the power to (5) wage war on another country.&#10;So, next time your hear someone say they dislike a President's decision to go to war with another country, you can tell them that Congress has the ultimate say, and not the President, in how the country is run.&#10;The word &#34;operate&#34;, bolded after the (1) in paragraph 1, can best be described as&#10;A)Drive&#10;B)Pilot&#10;C)Influence&#10;D)Both A and B

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Question 46

S. Congress (Government and Civics 3&#173;) Did you ever wonder where federal laws come from? For example, who proposed that it be illegal to (1) operate a vehicle without a driver's license? Who is responsible for making decisions about war? In the United States rules and decisions that affect its citizens (and visitors) are proposed and put into effect by what is known as the U.S. Congress.&#10;The U.S. Congress is made of up two (2) bodies: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Both representatives and senators are elected by voters. Congress has 535 members: 435 members in the House of Representatives and 100 members in the Senate. Each member of the House of Representatives serves two-year terms and each state in the union has at least one representative. Each of the 50 states has two senators; therefore, there are 100 senators in Congress, and each member of the Senate serves a six-year (3) term.&#10;Congress works together to create (4) bills that are then later signed into law by the President of the United States. It also has power over financial concerns. It is the Congress who has the authority to make and collect taxes. Congress also plays an important role in the decisions of the national defense. It alone has the power to (5) wage war on another country.&#10;So, next time your hear someone say they dislike a President's decision to go to war with another country, you can tell them that Congress has the ultimate say, and not the President, in how the country is run.&#10;The word &#34;bodies&#34;, bolded after the (2) in the second paragraph, is closest in meaning to&#10;A)Corpses&#10;B)Cadavers&#10;C)Carcasses&#10;D)Organizations

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S. Congress (Government and Civics 3&#173;) Did you ever wonder where federal laws come from? For example, who proposed that it be illegal to (1) operate a vehicle without a driver's license? Who is responsible for making decisions about war? In the United States rules and decisions that affect its citizens (and visitors) are proposed and put into effect by what is known as the U.S. Congress.&#10;The U.S. Congress is made of up two (2) bodies: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Both representatives and senators are elected by voters. Congress has 535 members: 435 members in the House of Representatives and 100 members in the Senate. Each member of the House of Representatives serves two-year terms and each state in the union has at least one representative. Each of the 50 states has two senators; therefore, there are 100 senators in Congress, and each member of the Senate serves a six-year (3) term.&#10;Congress works together to create (4) bills that are then later signed into law by the President of the United States. It also has power over financial concerns. It is the Congress who has the authority to make and collect taxes. Congress also plays an important role in the decisions of the national defense. It alone has the power to (5) wage war on another country.&#10;So, next time your hear someone say they dislike a President's decision to go to war with another country, you can tell them that Congress has the ultimate say, and not the President, in how the country is run.&#10;According to the passage, why are there 100 senators in Congress?&#10;A)Because there are 435 members of the House of Representatives.&#10;B)Because Congress has 535 members.&#10;C)Because each state has two members to represent the Senate.&#10;D)Both A and C.

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Question 48

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.
Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.
Which is a valid inference about the extension of customs in the Congo?

A)Most customs and values are learned from Western influences. As westerners move into an area, customers are developed.
B)There are several powerful ethnic groups in the Congo that determine the customs and etiquette for the rest of the region.
C)Customs in the Congo are constantly evolving and it is difficult to determine what is or is not appropriate.
D)The Congo is a very large country made up of many different groups, so customs vary in different areas.

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Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.
Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.
What connection is made between how a person dresses and how he is treated in the Congo?

A)Specific traditional clothing indicates class in the Congo and dictates social privileges.
B)The nicer a person is dressed, the more respect he or she will receive.
C)Those who wear kikwembe or abacos are considered more traditional and given more respect.
D)Clothes are not important in the Congo and it makes no difference how one is dressed.

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Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 at 7:55 a.m. This attack precipitated the United States' entry into World War II. Prior to the attack, relations between the United States and Japan were rapidly deteriorating. It had invaded China and its alliance with Germany and Italy (the Axis Powers), along with its occupation of French Indochina strained diplomatic relations. The United States put a freeze on all of Japan's assets and declared an embargo on oil and scrap metal shipments to Japan.
The oil embargo caused the most resentment, among the Japanese, because Japan did not have any oil of its own. Japan wanted freedom from their dependency on the United States. Japan declared war on the United States because of its national pride and the possibility of economic destruction.
Initially, Japan was going to invade the Philippines, not attack Pearl Harbor. The commander in chief of Japan's fleet Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto believed that attacking Pearl Harbor would allow Japan to rebuild its defenses. With the destruction of Pearl Harbor, Japan's military then be able to conquer all of Southwest Asia and open the Indonesian Archipelago. He plans the attack on Pearl Harbor with considerable care and trained his men extensively.
On the day of the attack three cruisers, two tankers, two battleships, six aircraft carriers, and nine destroyers sailed to a point north of Hawaii. From there, approximately 360 planes took off. Yamamoto planned to attack the naval base on a Sunday morning because he thought it would not be fully armed. The United States was unprepared for the attack, and Japan destroyed a majority of its planes. Four U.S. battleships was sunk, and the rest were badly damaged. The Japanese only lost twenty-nine aircrafts and less than one hundred aircrew members were killed. Because of the preemptive strike, Japan was able to carry out its plans for Southwest Asia and the Indonesian Archipelago.
Why did the American oil embargo cause significant resentment in Japan?

A)Japan needed oil to carry out their plans to invade other Asian nations.
B)Japan's economy suffered because oil was not available in the quantities they required.
C)Japan did not have its own source of oil and was completely dependent on the United States.
D)To support a growing military the oil from other sources was not sufficient.

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Question 51

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 at 7:55 a.m. This attack precipitated the United States' entry into World War II. Prior to the attack, relations between the United States and Japan were rapidly deteriorating. It had invaded China and its alliance with Germany and Italy (the Axis Powers), along with its occupation of French Indochina strained diplomatic relations. The United States put a freeze on all of Japan's assets and declared an embargo on oil and scrap metal shipments to Japan.
The oil embargo caused the most resentment, among the Japanese, because Japan did not have any oil of its own. Japan wanted freedom from their dependency on the United States. Japan declared war on the United States because of its national pride and the possibility of economic destruction.
Initially, Japan was going to invade the Philippines, not attack Pearl Harbor. The commander in chief of Japan's fleet Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto believed that attacking Pearl Harbor would allow Japan to rebuild its defenses. With the destruction of Pearl Harbor, Japan's military then be able to conquer all of Southwest Asia and open the Indonesian Archipelago. He plans the attack on Pearl Harbor with considerable care and trained his men extensively.
On the day of the attack three cruisers, two tankers, two battleships, six aircraft carriers, and nine destroyers sailed to a point north of Hawaii. From there, approximately 360 planes took off. Yamamoto planned to attack the naval base on a Sunday morning because he thought it would not be fully armed. The United States was unprepared for the attack, and Japan destroyed a majority of its planes. Four U.S. battleships was sunk, and the rest were badly damaged. The Japanese only lost twenty-nine aircrafts and less than one hundred aircrew members were killed. Because of the preemptive strike, Japan was able to carry out its plans for Southwest Asia and the Indonesian Archipelago.
Because he planned the Pearl Harbor attack for a Sunday morning, what can we infer about Admiral Isoruko Yamamoto?

A)He intended to target religious people who might be at church service that day?
B)He understood American working habits and knew there would be fewer people on duty on a Sunday morning.
C)He knew that his soldiers would be more alert first thing in the morning.
D)He was nervous about facing the Navy in the open ocean.

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Question 52

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.
Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.
What does the author's tone suggest about the customs in different parts of the country?

A)The author's tone suggests that customs are different, but none are superior to others.
B)The author's tone suggests that the customs of the rural areas are superior as they are more traditional.
C)The author's tone suggests that the customs of the urban areas are superior as they are more Westernized.
D)The author's tone suggests that the customs are very confusing and should be standardized for all parts of the nation.

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Question 53

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.
Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.
What assumption does the author make about the readers of this passage?

A)The author assumes the reader has visited the Congo.
B)The author assumes the reader has experienced eating from a communal bowl.
C)The author assumes the reader is familiar with Western clothing and etiquette.
D)The author assumes the reader is familiar with the customs of the rural Congolese.

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Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.
Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.
What connection is made between how a person dresses and how he is treated in the Congo?

A)Specific traditional clothing indicates class in the Congo and dictates social privileges.
B)The nicer a person is dressed, the more respect he or she will receive.
C)Those who wear kikwembe or abacos are considered more traditional and given more respect.
D)Clothes are not important in the Congo and it makes no difference how one is dressed.

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Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.
Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.
Which is a valid inference about the extension of customs in the Congo?

A)Most customs and values are learned from Western influences. As westerners move into an area, customers are developed.
B)There are several powerful ethnic groups in the Congo that determine the customs and etiquette for the rest of the region.
C)Customs in the Congo are constantly evolving and it is difficult to determine what is or is not appropriate.
D)The Congo is a very large country made up of many different groups, so customs vary in different areas.

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