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Read the excerpt from The Building of Manhattan.In 1945 a U.S. Air Force bomber making an approach to a Newark, New Jersey, airport in fog and rain was seen passing over midtown Manhattan at low altitude. Seconds after narrowly missing other buildings, it crashed into the Empire State Building at a speed of more than 250 miles per hour. Three people died in the plane and eleven in the building, but the building stood firm, although extensive damage was done in the impact area at the 78th and 79th floors.

A
In 1945 a U.S. Air Force bomber accidentally crashed into the Empire State Building, killing fourteen people and damaging the 78th and 79th floors.
B
In 1945, a US Air Force bomber came toward the Empire State Building in the fog, smashing into it at 250+ miles per hour.
C
In 1945, US Air Force bombers and other aviation vehicles had trouble flying in low fog around the Empire State Building.
D
In 1945, US Air Force bombers and other aviation vehicles were a threat to the Empire State Building in bad weather, according to many people.
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Read the excerpt from Roosevelt’s "Four Freedoms.”Since the beginning of our American history, we have been engaged in change—in a perpetual peaceful revolution—a revolution which goes on steadily, quietly adjusting itself to changing conditions—without the concentration camp or the quick-lime in the ditch. The world order which we seek is the cooperation of free countries, working together in a friendly, civilized society.

A
It offers evidence to support the claim that countries worldwide seek freedom.
B
It provides a reason to support the claim that America should join the war.
C
It explains the claim that America avoids revolution so as to remain civilized.
D
It counters the claim that it is not America’s responsibility to join the fight.
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Why did tribes in the Indian Territory fear the effects of the construction of railroads in the territory?

A
They believed that railroads would stop cultural diffusion.
B
They felt that railroads would protect their sovereignty as tribes.
C
They feared that railroads would lead to the loss of tribal land.
D
They believed that railroads would ruin all industries in the territory.
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Which of the following shows the graph of

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A
On a coordinate plane, a curve approaches the y-axis in quadrant 3. It increases into quadrant 2 and crosses the x-axis at (negative 0.5, 0).
Option A
B
On a coordinate plane, a curve approaches the y-axis in quadrant 3. It increases into quadrant 2 and crosses the x-axis at (negative 4, 0).
Option B
C
On a coordinate plane, a curve approaches the y-axis in quadrant 4. It increases into quadrant 1 and crosses the x-axis at (0.5, 0).
Option C
D
On a coordinate plane, a curve approaches the y-axis in quadrant 4. It increases into quadrant 1 and crosses the x-axis at (4, 0).
Option D
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What was the purpose of the New Jersey Plan?

A
to support the interests of the smaller states
B
to implement a bicameral legislature
C
to nominate William Paterson as chief executive
D
to ensure representation was based on population
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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 2 of The Tragedy of Macbeth.Duncan. What bloody man is that? He can report,As seemeth by his plight, of the revoltThe newest state. Malcolm. This is the sergeantWho, like a good and hardy soldier fought’Gainst my captivity. Hail, brave friend!Say to the king the knowledge of the broilAs thou didst leave it. Sergeant. Doubtful it stood;As two spent swimmers, that do cling togetherAnd choke their art. The merciless Macdonwald—Worthy to be a rebel, for to thatThe multiplying villanies of natureDo swarm upon him—from the western islesOf kerns and gallowglasses is supplied;And fortune, on his damned quarrel smiling,Show’d like a rebel’s whore: but all’s too weak;For brave Macbeth,—well he deserves that name,—Disdaining fortune, with his brandish’d steel,Which smok’d with bloody execution,Like valour’s minion carv’d out his passageTill he fac’d the slave;Which ne’er shook hands, nor bade farewell to him,Till he unseam’d him from the nave to the chaps,And fix’d his head upon our battlements.

A
to inform Duncan of the situation by citing statistical data about the opposing troops
B
to provide the king with an account of the events he witnessed at the battlefront
C
to gain sympathy for the number of wounds he received
D
to provide an accurate retelling of his own brave deeds
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What occurs as energy is transferred through the radiative zone of the Sun? Check all that apply.Gamma rays are produced.Photons are absorbed and reemitted.Energy is transferred through the large-scale movement of material.Photons are scattered in many directions.Energy is released into the photosphere.

A
Gamma rays are produced.
B
Photons are absorbed and reemitted.
C
Energy is transferred through the large-scale movement of material.
D
Photons are scattered in many directions.
E
Energy is released into the photosphere.
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Which of the following best describes the painting above?

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A
an unbiased historical account
B
an antiwar symbol
C
an attempt to discredit art critics
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Read the excerpt from President Reagan’s Address at Moscow State University.Even as we explore the most advanced reaches of science, we're returning to the age-old wisdom of our culture, a wisdom contained in the book of Genesis in the Bible . . .

A
procatalepsis to argue against an opposite view.
B
repetition to build rhythm and momentum.
C
allusion to give his speech more authority.
D
advanced science to prove his opinion.
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If farmers on the Great Plains had practiced crop rotation in the late 1800s and early 1900s,

A
the soil could have recovered its nutrients.
B
the Dust Bowl would not have existed.
C
the wheat crop could have protected against winds.
D
the dry-farming strategies would have failed.
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Which of the following best describes one contribution of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II?

A
They flew missions over the US.
B
They created a secret military code system.
C
They flew combat missions over Germany.
D
They helped develop the atomic bomb.
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After World War II, which of the following changes occurred in Germany?

A
Germany became two separate countries.
B
Germany became four separate countries.
C
Germany became part of the Soviet Union.
D
Germany became one of the Allies.
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The longest side of an isosceles obtuse triangle measures 20 centimeters. The other two side lengths are congruent but unknown.What is the greatest possible whole-number value of the congruent side lengths?

9
9 cm
1
10 cm
1
14 cm
1
15 cm
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A state court that sets a precedent makes a decision that

c
can authorize similar action in the future.
c
can stop similar action in the future.
a
assigns jurisdiction to an appeals court
a
assigns jurisdiction to a trial court.
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Daniel is using an AED. He makes sure the patient is in a dry location and places the pads on the designated locations. He then supports the victims head as he presses the "shock” button on the AED. When he is done, he starts CPR for 2 minutes and follows the AED directions. Is he performing this procedure correctly?

A
No, the victim’s chest should have water on it to better conduct electricity.
B
No, he should not be touching the victim when he presses the “shock” button.
C
No, he should be doing CPR while he is using an AED.
D
No, he should complete 15 minutes of CPR.
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Which is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain of cellular respiration?

A
NADH
B
FADH2
C
oxygen
D
carbon dioxide
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Which component is affected when a catalyst is added to a chemical reaction?

A
the amount of substrate
B
the activation energy
C
the amount of product
D
the concentration of reactants
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Which source would be the most credible to use as evidence when creating a public health policy?

A
an article in a peer-reviewed journal
B
a fictional story in a popular magazine
C
a journal entry by a well-known blogger
D
a news report by a local reporter
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In a certain breed of cattle, the length of gestation has a mean of 284 days and a standard deviation of 5.5 days. What is the length of the gestation period, to the nearest whole number, that is 0.7 standard deviations below the mean?

A
199 days
B
279 days
C
280 days
D
288 days
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Which statement accurately describes how adding a number, n, to the function affects its graph?

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A
There is a vertical shift of n units.
B
The x-intercepts will shift n units.
C
There is a change in amplitude of n units.
D
The range will change by a factor of 2n units.

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