Question 1

wallowing : ​

Accepted Answer

A)  rolling in ​ 
B) running away 
C) lifting up 
D) stepping on

Question 2

The author believes that disorganized people gather treasures, valuables, and collectibles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

stoical : ​

Accepted Answer

A)  irritable ​ 
B) well trained 
C) calm and patient 
D) large and slow

Question 4

Neat people don't place their neatness above economics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

heirlooms : ​

Accepted Answer

A) devices for weaving hair 
B) informal language 
C) items handed down from  generation to generation 
D) new purchases

Question 6

inanimate : ​

Accepted Answer

A) useless 
B) vicious 
C) not alive 
D) in disguise

Question 7

According to the author, the difference between neat people and sloppy people is moral.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The author's spouse likes to shop at thrift stores and yard sales.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Neanderthals : ​

Accepted Answer

A) dinosaurs 
B) early, primitive humans 
C) explorers 
D) disorganized people

Question 10

métier : ​

Accepted Answer

A) a counting device 
B) an occupation requiring special skill 
C) to watch carefully 
D) a master teacher

Question 11

The author believes that messy people are truly content and carefree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Neat people don't care about process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

artifacts : ​

Accepted Answer

A) machines 
B) objects 
C) beliefs 
D) diseases

Question 14

Disorganized people know what they're looking for when they go shopping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

swath : ​

Accepted Answer

A) a bandage 
B) a shop tool 
C) a dam in a river 
D) a path cut into something

Question 16

tentative : ​

Accepted Answer

A) covering 
B) sensitive 
C) permanent 
D) subject to change

Question 17

ad nauseum : ​

Accepted Answer

A) briefly 
B) not feeling well 
C) in an entertaining way 
D) excessively

Question 18

The author compares messy people to oaks, St. Bernards, and feet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

stupendous : ​

Accepted Answer

A) unintelligent 
B) unconscious 
C) very big or impressive 
D) involved

Question 20

Disorganized people are like writers in the brainstorming or freewriting stage of the writing process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Comparison and Contrast: Showing Similarities and Differences

wallowing : ​

The author believes that disorganized people gather treasures, valuables, and collectibles.

stoical : ​

Neat people don't place their neatness above economics.

heirlooms : ​

inanimate : ​

According to the author, the difference between neat people and sloppy people is moral.

The author's spouse likes to shop at thrift stores and yard sales.

Neanderthals : ​

métier : ​

The author believes that messy people are truly content and carefree.

Neat people don't care about process.

artifacts : ​

Disorganized people know what they're looking for when they go shopping.

swath : ​

tentative : ​

ad nauseum : ​

The author compares messy people to oaks, St. Bernards, and feet.

stupendous : ​

Disorganized people are like writers in the brainstorming or freewriting stage of the writing process.

wallowing :

stoical :

heirlooms :

inanimate :

Neanderthals :

métier :

artifacts :

swath :

tentative :

ad nauseum :

stupendous :