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Al-QaedaThe TalibanSaddam HusseinOsama bin Laden

A
Al-Qaeda
B
The Taliban
C
Saddam Hussein
D
Osama bin Laden
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The ballistic method of developing flexibility is the safest form of stretching.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT a good exercise for the lower body?

A
hip flexor
B
spine stretch
C
calf stretch
D
hamstring stretch
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Which of the following slogans best exemplifies the flattery technique?

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“Rise up, sleepy heads! It’s time for the best part of your day: Morning Bran Cereal!”
B
“America’s newest obsession is bran—Morning Bran Cereal!”
C
“Do breakfast the right way, with Morning Bran Cereal!”
D
“You’re the best there is! Shouldn’t your breakfast cereal also be the best?”
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Read the excerpt from On the Road.I began to learn from him as much as he probably learned from me. As far as my work was concerned he said, “Go ahead, everything you do is great.” He watched over my shoulder as I wrote stories, yelling, “Yes! That’s right! Wow! Man!” and “Phew!” and wiped his face with his handkerchief. “Man, wow, there’s so many things to do, so many things to write!”Which statement best explains why Kerouac’s writing style is described as “wild form”?

A
Kerouac’s use of syntax gives his writing a confusing, random style by ignoring all traditional writing structures.
B
Kerouac’s use of syntax gives his writing a bold, aggressive style by exaggerating traditional writing structures.
C
Kerouac’s use of syntax gives his writing an animated, conversational style by breaking free of traditional writing structures.
D
Kerouac’s use of syntax gives his writing a biting, antisocial style by mocking traditional writing structures.
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The loudest sound measured one night during a hockey game was 112 dB. The loudest sound measured during a hockey game the next night was 118 dB. What fraction of sound intensity of the second game was the sound intensity of the first game?L = loudness, in decibelsI = sound intensity, in watts/m2I0 = 10–12 watts/m2

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0.25
B
0.78
C
0.95
D
0.99
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At the end of the Persian Gulf War, what did Iraq agree to do? Select two answers.eliminate any long-range missiles it possessedremove President Saddam Hussein from powerrecognize Kuwait’s right to exist independentlyprotect Saudi Arabia from attacks on its oil supplyhelp restore Kuwait’s economy to its prewar state

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eliminate any long-range missiles it possessed
B
remove President Saddam Hussein from power
C
recognize Kuwait’s right to exist independently
D
protect Saudi Arabia from attacks on its oil supply
E
help restore Kuwait’s economy to its prewar state
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Which of the following BEST describes balanced stretching?

A
stretching many groups of muscles throughout the body
B
targeting a specific muscle group for stretching
C
balancing on one hand or foot during stretching exercises
D
stretching without bouncing
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An exceptional media response essay must include

A
a description of competitors’ products.
B
an identification of the advertising agency.
C
a detailed explanation of the product.
D
a strong conclusion.
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Look at the advertisement.Which persuasive media technique is used in this advertisement?

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A
bandwagon
B
flattery
C
universal appeal
D
idealism
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Which point corresponds to the real zero of the graph of ?

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A
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Option A
B
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Option B
C
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Option C
D
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Option D
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The Department of Homeland Security was created to

A
keep noncitizens from entering the United States.
B
protect the United States from terrorist attacks.
C
make US citizens more secure in their homes.
D
strengthen US military presence overseas.
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Genes are segments of a chromosome that are responsible for specific hereditary traits.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following slogans would most likely appeal to parents of young children?

A
“Drink milk! It’s cool!”
B
“Milk: nature’s barricade between you and bone disease.”
C
“Milk, for growing bodies and blossoming young minds.”
D
“Let’s warm up and energize. Drink milk!”
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Which excerpt from Anthem best illustrates the theme that collectivism and group thinking limit man’s potential?

A
I look upon the history of men, which I have learned from the books, and I wonder.
B
I stand here on the summit of the mountain. I lift my head and I spread my arms.
C
Many words have been granted me, and some are wise, and some are false, but only three are holy: “I will it!”
D
What disaster took their reason away from men? What whip lashed them to their knees in shame and submission? The worship of the word “We.”
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A type of plant is introduced into an ecosystem and quickly begins to take over. A scientist counts the number of plants after m months and develops the equation to model the situation. Most recently, the scientist counted 138 plants. Assuming there are no limiting factors to the growth of the plants, about how many months have passed since the plants were first introduced?

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6.1
B
6.6
C
7.2
D
23.1
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How did al-Qaeda get its start?

A
as a Middle Eastern religious organization
B
as a terrorist group that attacked the United States
C
as a force against Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
D
as a peace-seeking Islamic political party
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When describing Down syndrome, it's important to note that __________.

A
it can be classified as a single-gene disorder
B
it is caused when red blood cells cannot properly form hemoglobin
C
it causes infected males to have low testosterone levels
D
it is usually caused by three copies of chromosome 21
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Look at the advertisement.Which best describes the persuasive media technique used in this advertisement?

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A
flattery, because it implies that the viewer has the power to stop the flu
B
flattery, because it implies that the viewer can help others stop the flu
C
bandwagon, because it implies that the viewer should join others in stopping the flu
D
bandwagon, because it implies that the viewer is at fault for not stopping the flu
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Read the excerpt from Anthem.Perhaps, in those days, there were a few among men, a few of clear sight and clean soul, who refused to surrender that word. What agony must have been theirs before that which they saw coming and could not stop! Which best describes how the words “clear sight and clean soul” reflect the philosophy of Objectivism?

A
They suggest that reality exists outside the mind, whether or not a person can perceive it.
B
They suggest that each person has a unique version of reality because it is based on individual perception.
C
They suggest that some people have supernatural abilities and can see the future.
D
They suggest that the ability to perceive reality does not exist in modern life because it was lost in the past.

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