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How did the Gross National Product (GNP) of the US change between 1940 and 1944?

A
It increased slightly.
B
It stayed the same.
C
It more than doubled.
D
It tripled.
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The above painting is a depiction of Napoleon visiting victims of the bubonic plague. What occurred only two months after Napoleon had himself painted with the sick?

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A
Napoleon declared war on England because the plague originated there.
B
Napoleon had them all executed.
C
The people declared Napoleon their king.
D
The people were provided with medical supplies by Napoleon
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very old and experiencedphysically sick or dyingintentionally trying to mislead the audienceknowledgeable of other people’s thoughts

A
very old and experienced
B
physically sick or dying
C
intentionally trying to mislead the audience
D
knowledgeable of other people’s thoughts
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If sufficient rest is taken between workout activities targeting specific muscle groups, how many sessions of the same activity can safely be performed in a one-week period at the MOST?

A
two
B
three
C
four
D
five
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How did the United States mobilize prior to joining World War II?

A
by boosting wartime production for the Allies
B
by planning to drop atomic bombs on Japan
C
by boosting wartime production for the Axis powers
D
by joining the peace movement
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Which of following is a true statement about this portrait of Philip IV?

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By painting him on horseback, any imperfections were easily minimized.
B
It was painted by Antoine-Jean Gros.
C
It was commissioned by the Spanish government to be distributed throughout the Kingdom.
D
The painting depicts Philip IV as he rides to his people after the bubonic plague spread devastation throughout Europe in 1799.
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Read the excerpt from "The Tell-Tale Heart.”TRUE!—nervous—very, very dreadfully nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad? The disease had sharpened my senses—not destroyed—not dulled them. Above all was the sense of hearing acute. I heard all things in the heaven and in the earth. I heard many things in hell. How, then, am I mad? Hearken! and observe how healthily—how calmly I can tell you the whole story.Read the excerpt from "The Black Cat.”I not only neglected, but ill-used them. For Pluto, however, I still retained sufficient regard to restrain me from maltreating him, as I made no scruple of maltreating the rabbits, the monkey, or even the dog, when by accident, or through affection, they came in my way. But my disease grew upon me—for what disease is like Alcohol!—and at length even Pluto, who was now becoming old, and consequently somewhat peevish—even Pluto began to experience the effects of my ill temper.

A
The narrator of the “The Tell-Tale Heart” is horrified by the effects of his disease, but the narrator of “The Black Cat” celebrates the effects of his disease.
B
The narrator of the “The Tell-Tale Heart” denies that he is suffering from a disease, but the narrator of “The Black Cat” is happy with his disease and all of his actions.
C
The narrator of “The Tell-Tale Heart” views his disease as a positive thing, but the narrator of “The Black Cat” admits that the disease made him do terrible things.
D
The narrator of the “The Tell-Tale Heart” is fairly emotionless, but the narrator of “The Black Cat” is suffering from the effects of madness.
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When preparing to exercise, it's best to warm up your muscles before stretching. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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World War II mobilization affected women by

A
encouraging them to work within the home.
B
giving them the opportunity to work in various factories.
C
conscripting them into the army.
D
giving them jobs considered to be traditional for women.
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________________ is an influence or authority over other people, territories, or nations.

A
Social protest
B
Political motive
C
Political power
D
Social commemoration
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Which of the following statements is not something you should be thinking when considering changes in your auto insurance policy?

A
Higher deductibles mean lower premiums but more out-of-pocket expense in the event of an accident.
B
The premium you pay guarantees that you will never have to pay more than your deductible in the event of an accident.
C
The more types of insurance you include in your policy, the more protected you are from financial loss in the event of an accident.
D
Lower coverage limits mean lower premiums but more restrictions on the insurance company when covering injuries and damage resulting from an accident.
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Social Security and Personal Income tax are called Payroll taxes because _____.

A
they help to balance the national payroll budget.
B
they are automatically deducted from payroll.
C
once paid, they are used to supplement the paychecks of people in need.
D
you need to prove you have paid them before you can pick up your paycheck.
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Which detail from "The Tell-Tale Heart” best explores the psychology of the narrator?

A
“I had my head in, and was about to open the lantern, when my thumb slipped upon the tin fastening, and the old man sprang up in bed, crying out—‘Who’s there?’”
B
“And have I not told you that what you mistake for madness is but over-acuteness of the sense?—now, I say, there came to my ears a low, dull, quick sound, such as a watch makes when enveloped in cotton. I knew that sound well, too.”
C
“The old man was dead. I removed the bed and examined the corpse. Yes, he was stone, stone dead. I placed my hand upon the heart and held it there many minutes. There was no pulsation. He was stone dead.”
D
“A shriek had been heard by a neighbour during the night; suspicion of foul play had been aroused; information had been lodged at the police office, and they (the officers) had been deputed to search the premises.”

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