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(Button says “NRA Handgun Lobby”) “You can do a favor for me--Rub out any gun control legislature.” What is the prominent political detail in the cartoon: a. The safe c. The “mafia” type suits b. The large ring on his finger d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The definition of ___________ is, “the money a student receives to help pay expenses while attending a university.”a.ardentc.apprehensionb.immersed.financial aid

Directions: Read the passage, and answer the question that follows. When she opened the cupboards, an ache slid down her forehead into her nasal passage and throbbed on the roof of each nostril. It continued like an arrow into her skull, and skated up and down her neck until it had no place else to go. Mildred gave her head a good shake. Bags of black-eyed peas, pinto beans, butter beans, lima beans, and a big bag of rice stared her in the face. She opened another cabinet and there sat half a jar of peanut butter, a can of sweet peas and carrots, one can of creamed corn, and two cans of pork-n-beans. There was nothing in the refrigerator except a few crinkly apples she'd gotten from the apple man two weeks ago, a stick of margarine, four eggs, a quart of milk, a box of lard, a can of PET milk, and a two-inch piece of salt pork. She put on a pot of pinto beans. Mildred knew the kids were tired of them, and so was she, but at least they would last a few days. . . . She chopped up a yellow onion and set it on the table, then took the lonely piece of salt pork from the refrigerator. She threw them both into the pot, sneezed, then wiped her tearing eyes. The only time Mildred cried on her own accord was when she peeled onions. . . . By six o'clock the beans were thick and simmered but the house had grown colder and colder. . . . Mildred made [the children] huddle in front of the warm open oven while they ate their beans and rice and corn bread. She wasn't hungry and just sipped her last beer. --Mama (1987), Terry McMillan

The easiest way to get involved in a political campaign is to go down to your local party headquarters. Every town has one (well, every average-size town) for each major political party. The more obscure parties such as Libertarian, you may have to find online.The local HQ will have volunteer opportunities that include things like phone calling campaigns, roadside sign waving, and tables at local events. If you prefer to do your work online, you can visit party sites and get information on writing letters to your representatives. You can also join political organizations that exist within the main party. These smaller organizations tend to be more grass roots and deal with topics rather than platforms. That way you can pick and choose the topics that are important to you.If you feel strongly that you should be involved, but don’t necessarily want to persuade others to agree with your political views, you can also help register people to vote.Read the passage above and choose the best title from the list below: a.It’s your responsibility to vote!b.Work from Homec.How to Volunteer for a Political Campaignd.None of the above

“If Shaun simply goes down the ramp and up the other side, never turning, he would stay in one spot on the half-pipe, unable to complete his run.” According to the passage, what is required for Shaun to complete a run in the half-pipe?a.speedc.going up one side and down anotherb.staying in one spotd.turning

Which of the following is the subject of this photograph? a. summer c. baseball b. games d. people Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which word (or phrase) should be emphasized in this sentence, to communicate the persuasive tone? While it may seem like psychiatrists help people ‘get away with murder’ or other violent crimes, in reality, they play an important role in the criminal trial process. a. get away with murder c. in reality b. violent crimes d. important role Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Directions: Read the passage, and answer the question that follows. The King’s Hawk A Even the world’s greatest leaders sometimes learn things the hard way. Eight hundred years ago a powerful king named Genghis Khan ruled an empire that stretched from eastern Europe to the Sea of Japan and included all of China. His armies marched on China and Persia, and Khan was known as the greatest king since Alexander the Great.B According to legend, one day Khan gathered some friends and servants and rode into the countryside to search for game. Everyone in the party had high hopes of bringing home enough meat for a great feast that night. In those days it was customary to bring a trained hawk along on hunting trips. On command, the hawk would leave its master’s wrist and fly high into the sky. Then, using its exceptional eyesight, the hawk would spot its prey and swoop down on it, so the hunters would know where to follow.C On this trip the king had brought his favorite hawk. It was a hot summer day, and although the hunting party rode for hours, they had no luck finding game. At dusk they gave up and turned toward home. The king knew the area well, and while the hunting party took the fastest way home, the king rode off on his own between two large mountains, determined to have a successful hunt. In the valley, his hawk flew off.D As the king rode farther, he became parched and started looking for a spring of water. His thirst was growing, but the hot summer had dried up all the brooks that usually ran by the path. Finally, he spotted a trickle of water running over the edge of a steep rock. Quickly, he jumped from his horse, taking a small silver cup from his bag. He held the cup under the trickle of water until there was enough to drink.E However, as he raised the cup to his lips, there was a whooshing sound, and the cup was knocked from his hand to the ground. The king turned to see who could be responsible. Spotting his pet hawk, he wondered why the bird would do such a thing. Angrily, the king picked up the cup and again held it under the trickling water. This time he held the cup for just a few seconds before he began to raise it to his mouth. Just as the cup touched his lips, the hawk flew down again, rushed past the king, and again knocked the cup to the ground.F The king was very angry now. Again he filled the cup, and again the hawk kept him from having even the smallest drink. “You awful bird!” the king shouted. “If you were near me I would kill you in an instant!” As the king filled the cup for the fourth time, he spoke to the hawk. “Now, you arrogant hawk, I warn you. If you value your life, let me drink.” As he spoke, he held his sword ready. Again the bird flew down, knocking the cup from the king’s hand; but this time, the king was ready. His sword flashed and the bird fell. The hawk dropped at his master’s feet and died quickly.G “That will teach you,” said the king. Then Genghis Khan turned and looked for the cup, but it was nowhere to be found. “I will drink now anyway,” he said, and started climbing the steep rock toward the source of the water. It was a long climb, and the king’s thirst grew and grew.H Finally, he reached the top and could see the water. As he walked closer, he could see something in the water. With one more step the king could see now that the huge thing was a dead snake, one of the most poisonous in his entire kingdom.I Now, the king stopped walking. He forgot his thirst, and his heart ached as he thought dismally of the dead hawk he had left lying on the ground below. He dropped his head and said, “You were a true friend, Sir Hawk. You saved my life, and yet in anger I killed you. I will honor your memory and never forget the lesson you taught me.”

Which of the following questions would you expect to be answered by a passage that begins, “For a variety of reasons, rainbows often appear in religious art.” a.Why do rainbows appear regularly in religious art?c.Does it have to rain for a rainbow to appear?b.How are rainbows formed?d.Do rainbows occur everyday?

“An ulterior, usually implicit meaning or quality” is the definition of _____________.a.overtonec.underscoreb.decryingd.provocative

IS YOUR CAMPAIGN REALLY VOLUNTEER FRIENDLY? The two most important determinates of volunteer satisfaction are the quality of the job assignments they receive and the way they are treated by campaign staff. Satisfied volunteers are more likely to make financial contributions, continue their volunteer work and volunteer again in the future. VIRTUALLY EVERYONE who has written about volunteers in the political process has recognized their critical role in campaign success, while bemoaning the widespread mismanagement of volunteer efforts The implications of these research findings for political campaigns are clear and compelling. It is now possible to reliably measure the "volunteer-friendliness" of campaign organizations and formulate specific strategies to enhance volunteer utilization and satisfaction. The predicted payoffs from such efforts are summarized in Figure 1 and include: * more volunteers, * harder working, more motivated and satisfied volunteers, * more financial contributions, * more votes, and * stronger long-term commitment and loyalty among volunteers, financial contributors and voters. Within political campaign, organizations, "volunteer-friendliness" can be defined as the extent to which a campaign's paid staff, policies and programs provide a positive, pleasant and rewarding experience for volunteers and prospective volunteers. Read the passage above and choose the best summary from the list below: a. Nobody volunteers anymore so you should pay workers to help you with your campaign. b. A candidate will lose the election if they have unhappy volunteers working for them. c. Campaign volunteers who are treated well and are happy are more likely to return to volunteer again and make a monetary donation. d. All of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Identify the tone of the Irish poem below:What is this love, - this love that makesMy heart's warm pulses quiver?They say it is the power that wakesThe hyacinth 'mid hazel brakes,The lilies by the river,And that same thing that bids the doveSit in the pine-tree high above,Its sweetheart wooing;But oh! alas! wate'er it be,It comes for my undoing! The lily of the river sideBy its sweet mate reposesThrough autumn moons and winter-tide,To wake in love and beauty's prideWhen comes the time of roses;And in the springing of the yearThe doves' sweet voices you will hearTheir vows renewing;But oh! alas! whate'er love be,And howsoe'er it comes to me,It comes for my undoing! a.lightheartedc.concernb.seriousd.grief

“What have I learned?” is an example of a(n) ____________ question.a.closedc.evaluative b.journalisticd.pre-reading

Asking yourself the question, “How can I best monitor and maintain my comprehension” is _________.a.an important step in metacognitionc.not an important part of readingb.the only way to study for a testd.all of the above

"Is it madness, Mr. Holmes? Is it something in the blood? Have you any similar case in your experience? For God's sake, give me some advice, for I am at my wit's end."The tone of this passage is ________________.a.sadc.angryb.anxiousd.joyful

What is a "between the lines" question?a.a question that requires you to memorize informationc.a question that requires you to draw inferences from the textb.a question that has no answerd.a question that you ask another person

Directions: READ the passage, and answer the question that follows. Which question is not answered in the passage? a. What type of parrot is Alex? b. Where is Alex studied? c. How does Alex learn English? d. How high can Alex count? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Personal experiences can help to provide ___________ when making an inference.a.contextc.biasb.evidenced.questions

Preview the following headline and identify an appropriate strategy question to improve comprehension.The European Union and their Budget a.How do Europeans buy items?c.What kind of items do Europeans buy?b.What is the biggest expenditure in the European budget?d.How do Europeans spend their money?

“It’s only a fifteen foot shot, you’re in perfect line with the basket, and nobody is guarding you.”What can you infer about the author’s opinion of free throws?a.Free throws are the most difficult shot you will make in basketball.c.No one will ever master a free throw shot because they are constantly changing.b.Free throws are not important enough to worry about.d.The free throw should be the easiest shot to master in basketball.