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Part 3: Characterization in The Importance of Being Earnest Answers

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Brian is calculating his tax deductions. He finds that he can deduct $1,225 as a result of money given to charity, $4,391 from interest paid on his mortgage, and $2,821 from what he paid in state and local taxes. What is Brian’s total deduction?

A
$8,437
B
$8,383
C
$6,414
D
$5,700
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Which of the following modifications to the list of assets and liabilities below would result in a positive net worth?Home owned $105,000.Mortgage owed $100,000.Car valued at $26,000.Car loan of $22,000.Investment fund of $4,500.Savings of $1,500.Credit card balance of $15,000.

A
Lowering mortgage by $1,000.
B
Increasing investment fund by $500.
C
Adding $100 to savings.
D
All of the above.
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Sienna wants to set up a special fund so she can save to buy presents for her friends and family throughout the year. If her gift purchases last year totalled $580, estimate how much she should save each month to have approximately the same amount available for gifts next year?

A
Approximately $480
B
Approximately $58
C
Approximately $48 .
D
Approximately $96
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Alberto is making a budget. He owes a cell phone bill of $60 per month for 23 more months, plus the fees for any extra usage such as text messaging or extra minutes. Which of the following is the correct category for this expense?a.Essential (flexible) expenseb.Emergency fundc.Essential (fixed) expensed.Non-essential expense

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A
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B
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C
D
D
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Harry and Helen are married, filing jointly. Their combined taxable income is $65,922. Every week, a total of $187 is withheld from their pay. Based on the table below, what can Harry and Helen expect when their taxes are due?

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A
Harry and Helen will owe an additional $193.
B
Harry and Helen will owe an additional $3,104.
C
Harry and Helen will receive a refund of $724.
D
Harry and Helen will receive a refund of $555.
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Roberta's monthly bank statement says that she has a balance of 386.29, but Roberta's check register says that her balance is 370.77. Which of the following are still outstanding?I. A $78.17 check to the electric companyII. A $16.15 deposit from Roberta's roommateIII. A $22.67 check to the grocery storeIV. A $62.65 deposit from Roberta's tax return

A
I and II
B
II and III
C
II and IV
D
I and IV
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Marilyn has a biweekly gross pay of $810 and claims 3 federal withholding allowances. Marilyn has all of the following deductions from her gross pay: federal tax from the following table Social Security tax that is 6.2% of her gross pay Medicare tax that is 1.45% of her gross pay state tax that is 21% of her federal tax Determine how Marilyn’s net pay will be affected if she increases her federal withholding allowances from 3 to 4. a. Her net pay will increase by $15.00. b. Her net

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A
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B
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C
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D
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Maya works 16 hours per month at her part-time job earning $6.75 per hour. She earns some additional money house sitting for neighbors and friends. Maya charges $30 per day to house sit if there are no pets. If the house sitting includes pets, then she charges $40 per day. Last month, Maya spent 3 days house sitting with no pets and 5 days house sitting with pets. What is the total amount of earnings Maya had for the month?

A
$270
B
$290
C
$378
D
$398
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Sally earns graduated commission on her sales each month. She earns 6% commission on the first $45,000 in sales and 8% on anything over that. If Sally had $51,000 in sales this month, how much commission did she earn?

A
$4,080
B
$3,180
C
$3,060
D
$2,820
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The following table shows the assets and liabilities of the Chang family in 2007 and 2008.20072008home valued at $315,000home valued at $325,000mortgage of $265,000mortgage of $240,000car valued at $10,000car valued at $6,000car loan of $5,000car loan of $1,000savings of $2,000credit card debt of $1,500Based on the table, which of the following is true?

A
From 2007 to 2008, both assets and liabilities decreased.
B
From 2007 to 2008, both assets and liabilities increased.
C
From 2007 to 2008, assets decreased and liabilities increased.
D
From 2007 to 2008, assets increased and liabilities decreased.
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What literary device does Gwendolen use when she says, "I think there must be some slight error”?

A
pun
B
paradox
C
understatement
D
epigram
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Which line from Act II of The Importance of Being Earnest is an epigram?

A
“I am not sure, however, that the news inspires me with feelings of unmixed delight.”
B
“It is always painful to part from people whom one has known for a very brief space of time.”
C
“You must remember his constant anxiety about that unfortunate young man his brother.”
D
“Were I fortunate enough to be Miss Prism’s pupil, I would hang upon her lips.”
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Which line from Act II of The Importance of Being Earnest is a paradox?

A
“Child, you know how anxious your guardian is that you should improve yourself in every way.”
B
“I certainly wouldn’t let Jack buy my outfit. He has no taste in neckties at all.”
C
“Oh! It is strange he never mentioned to me that he had a ward. How secretive of him!
D
“Well, one must be serious about something, if one wants to have any amusement in life.”
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What literary device does Wilde use in this passage?

A
pun
B
paradox
C
understatement
D
epigram
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The pun in this passage relies on which two definitions of the word little?

A
“narrow”
B
“younger”
C
“unimportant”
D
“brief”
E
“small in size”
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The average hourly earnings for a construction worker is projected to be $24.50 in 2012. Jason wants to join the construction work force after he graduates in 2012. His friend tells him that average hourly earnings for construction workers will rise by 2% from 2009 to 2012. Based on the data below, assuming that the projected hourly earnings are correct, is Jason’s friend’s statement accurate? Construction Industry - Average Hourly Earnings, 2000-2009

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A
His friend’s statement is accurate. The average hourly earnings will increase by 2%.
B
His friend’s statement is not accurate. The percent increase will be more than 2%
C
His friend’s statement is not accurate. The percent increase will be less than 2%
D
His friend’s statement is not accurate. The average hourly earnings will decrease.
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What behaviors or ideas does Jack most clearly disapprove of, based on this passage? Check all that apply.

A
being untruthful
B
eating too much
C
sleeping too much
D
overstaying one’s welcome
E
pursuing romance
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How do Lady Bracknell’s words reflect Victorian social codes?

A
She approves of Miss Cardew as a match for Algernon because of Miss Cardew’s wealth.
B
She approves of Miss Cardew as a match for Algernon because of Miss Cardew’s inner beauty.
C
She does not approve of Miss Cardew because Miss Cardew does not have solid qualities.
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What does this passage most clearly reveal about Lady Bracknell?

A
She believes in the importance of education.
B
She believes in equality among all people.
C
She believes that ignorance is a desirable trait.
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What traits does Lady Bracknell show in this passage? Check all that apply.

A
She is instructive toward Algernon.
B
She is determined.
C
She is unmarried.
D
She is reluctant to agree.
E
She is pleased to agree.

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