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Which of the following would be the best reference material for a researcher looking for statistics over different demographics in various countries?

A. An almanac

B. An index

C. An encyclopedia

D. A dictionary

Answer Explanation:

The best reference material for a researcher looking for statistics over different demographics in various countries would typically be an almanac. Almanacs often provide comprehensive and up-to-date statistical information, including data on demographics, geography, and various other topics related to different countries.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A. An almanac.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

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  • Q #1: In 1907, Edith Cavell, a British nurse, was appointed head nurse of the Berkendael Medical Institute in Belgium. In 1914, at the start of World War I and the German occupation of Belgium, Cavell joined the Red Cross to support the nursing effort. The Berkendael Institute was converted into a hospital for wounded soldiers of all nationalities. During this time, Cavell helped soldiers treated there to escape to neutral Holland. In 1915, she was arrested by local German authorities for abetting the escape of 200 soldiers and was sentenced to death. Cavell's case received significant press coverage around the world, especially in Britain and the United States. In the weeks after her death, the number of men enlisting to serve in World War I greatly increased.   Which of the following context clues allows the reader to infer the meaning of the word "abetting" as used in the paragraph?

    A. "the escape of 200 soldiers"

    B. "was sentenced to death"

    C. "was arrested by local German authorities"

    D. "helped soldiers treated there escape"

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #2: To: Do Wranglers From: Sara Mosher Re: Tuxedos and Tails Gala This Saturday is the yearly event we have all been waiting for, the rescue's biggest fundraising event of the year! Please be sure to read the e-mails you received 2 weeks ago with all the information about where to meet, what time, and what to wear. In addition, please arrive twenty minutes prior to your assigned time to pick up your name tags, box dinner, water bottle, and goody bag for your assigned dog.   Which of the following parts of a memo is missing from the Dog Wranglers memo?

    A. The recipient of the memo

    B. The date of the memo

    C. The subject of the memo

    D. The author of the memo

    Answer Explanation

    The date of the memo

  • Q #3: "Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me" Book Review by Stephen Davidson from the online blog Popular Reads   In the 17th century, there were people who called the sea home and sought extraordinary adventures. These people were called pirates. Pirates, or privateers as they were sometimes called, have long been a part of popular culture in the 21st century in books, television shows, plays, and movies. With so many pieces of media about pirates, one would not think that anything else would be needed. That would be a mistaken belief.Pirates: A Swashbuckling History by Grace O'Malley Teach, a popular fiction writer, is a wonderful addition to the popular fiction on pirates. She brings a fresh take on mythology from the world of piracy. Each chapter of this 168 page book is dedicated to a famous (or possibly infamous) pirate from history, from the dreaded Blackbeard to the fierce Mary Reed. As she explores these legends with her vivid writing style, it is like the pirates leap from the pages of the book and begin battling in right in front of my eyes. In addition to her excellent writing bringing the stories to life, artistic representations of each of the pirates has been created for this book by up and coming illustrator Edward Teach, the author's brother, who just began a comic series about British history.Some of the content can get a little graphic in its violence, which is what we should really all expect from a book about pirates. However, I believe that this book is the perfect present for the young children that haven't yet found a love of reading. I would also recommend this as a fun read when relaxing on a boat or by the beach to really get in the mindset of piracy and adventure. No matter where this book is read, I can guarantee that this is a purchase is worth it!   Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me"Which of the following phrases contains information that is irrelevant to the review of the book?

    A. "Some of the content can get a little graphic in its violence..."

    B. "...it is like the pirates leap from the pages of the book and begin battling right in front of my eyes."

    C. "Each chapter of this 168 page book is dedicated to a famous (or possibly infamous) pirate from history..."

    D. "...Edward Teach, the author's brother, who just began a comic series about British history."

    Answer Explanation

    "...Edward Teach, the author's brother, who just began a comic series about British history." Is irrelevant to the review of the book as it tells as about other things rather than the review of the book.

  • Q #4: In 1603, Queen Elizabeth I of England died. She had never married and had no heir, so the throne passed to a distant relative: James Stuart, the son of Elizabeth's cousin and one time rival for the throne, Mary, Queen of Scotts, James was crowned King James VI of Scotland, and the combination of roles would create a spirit of conflict that hunted the two nations for generations to come. The conflict developed as a result of rising tensions among the people within the nations, as well as between them. Scholars in the 21st century area far too hasty to dismissing the role of religion in political disputes, but religion undoubtedly played a role in the problems that faced England and Scotland. By the time of James Stuart's succession to the English people had firmly embrace the teachings of Protestant theology. Similarly, The Scottish Lowlands was decisively Protestant. In the Scottish Highlands, however, the clans retained their Catholic fate. James acknowledged the Church of England and still sanctioned the largely Protestant translation of the Bible that still bears his name James's son King Charles I proved himself to be less committed to the Protestant Church of England. Charles married the Catholic Princess Henrietta Maria of France, and there were suspicious among the English and the Lowland Scots that Charles was quietly a Catholic. Charles's own political troubles extended beyond religion in this case, and he was beheaded in 1649. Eventually, his son King Charles's II would be crowded, and this Charles believed to have converted secretly to the Catholic Church, Charles II died without a legitimate heir, and his brother James ascended to the throne as King James II. James was recognized to be a practicing Catholic, and his commitment to Catholicism would prove to be his downfall. James's wife Mary Beatrice lost number of children during their infancy, and when she became pregnant again in 1687 the public became concerned, if James had a son, that son would undoubtedly be raised a Catholic, and the English people would not stand for this. Mary gave birth to a son, but the story quickly circulated that the royal child had died and the child named James's heir was a founding smuggled in .James, his wife, and his infant son were forced to flee; and James's Protestant daughter Mary was crowned the queen. In spite of a strong resemblance to the King, the young James was generally rejected among the English and the Lowland Scots, who referred to him as the "the Pretender." But in the Highlands the Catholic princeling was welcome. He inspire a group known as Jacoties, to reflect the Latin version of his name. His own son Charles, known affectionately as Bonnie Prince Charlie, would eventually raise an army and attempt to recapture what believed to be his throne. The movement was soundly defeated at the Battle of Culloden in 1746; and England and Scotland have remained ostensibly Protestant ever since.   Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the information that is provided within the passage?

    A. Like Elizabeth I, Charles II never married and thus never had children.

    B. The English people were relieved each time that James II"s wife Mary lost another child, as this prevented the chance of a Catholic monarch

    C. Charles I's beheading had less to do with religion than with other political problems that England was facing.

    D. Unlike his son and grandsons, King James I had no Catholic leanings and was faithful of the Protestant Church of England

    Answer Explanation

    Charles I’s beheading had less to do with religion than with other political problems that England was facing is a logical conclusion based on the information provided in the passage as his political trouble extended beyond religion leading to his beheading.

  • Q #5: Which of the following would be the best reference material for a researcher looking for statistics over different demographics in various countries?

    A. An almanac

    B. An index

    C. An encyclopedia

    D. A dictionary

    Answer Explanation

    The best reference material for a researcher looking for statistics over different demographics in various countries would typically be an almanac. Almanacs often provide comprehensive and up-to-date statistical information, including data on demographics, geography, and various other topics related to different countries.

    Therefore, the correct answer is option A. An almanac.

  • Q #6: "Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me" Book Review by Stephen Davidson from the online blog Popular Reads   In the 17th century, there were people who called the sea home and sought extraordinary adventures. These people were called pirates. Pirates, or privateers as they were sometimes called, have long been a part of popular culture in the 21st century in books, television shows, plays, and movies. With so many pieces of media about pirates, one would not think that anything else would be needed. That would be a mistaken belief.Pirates: A Swashbuckling History by Grace O'Malley Teach, a popular fiction writer, is a wonderful addition to the popular fiction on pirates. She brings a fresh take on mythology from the world of piracy. Each chapter of this 168 page book is dedicated to a famous (or possibly infamous) pirate from history, from the dreaded Blackbeard to the fierce Mary Reed. As she explores these legends with her vivid writing style, it is like the pirates leap from the pages of the book and begin battling in right in front of my eyes. In addition to her excellent writing bringing the stories to life, artistic representations of each of the pirates has been created for this book by up and coming illustrator Edward Teach, the author's brother, who just began a comic series about British history.Some of the content can get a little graphic in its violence, which is what we should really all expect from a book about pirates. However, I believe that this book is the perfect present for the young children that haven't yet found a love of reading. I would also recommend this as a fun read when relaxing on a boat or by the beach to really get in the mindset of piracy and adventure. No matter where this book is read, I can guarantee that this is a purchase is worth it!   Based on the passage, whose point of view is being used in this book review?

    A. A third person point of view

    B. Grace O'Malley Teach

    C. Stephen Davidson

    D. Edward Teach

    Answer Explanation

    Stephen Davidson as he is the one that is reviewing the book from online blog Popular Reads.

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    A. To speak sarcastically

    B. To worry about something

    C. To be unable to choose

    D. To think hard about a topic

    Answer Explanation

    'To be unable to choose' is correct.

  • Q #8: Harriet Tubman was a runaway slave from Maryland who became known as the "Moses of her people." Over the course of 10 years, and at great personal risk, she led hundreds of slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad, a secret network of safe houses where runaway slaves could stayeir journey north to freedom She later became a leader in the abolitionist movement, and during the Civil War she was a spy for the federal forces in South Carolina as well as a nurse   Harriet Tubman's name at birth was Araminte Ross. She was one of 11 children of Harriet and Benjamin Ross born into slavery in Dorchester County, Maryland. As a child, Ross was "hired out" by her master as a nursemaid for a small baby Ross had to stay awake all night so that the baby wouldn't cry and wake the mother. If Ross fell asleep, the baby's mother whipped her. From a very young age, Ross was determined to gain her freedom.   As a slave, Araminta Ross was scarred for life when she refused to help in the punishment of another young slave. A young man had gone to the store without permission, and when he returned, the overseer wanted to whip him. He asked Ross to help but she refused. When the young man started to run away, the overseer picked up a heavy iron weight and threw it at him. He missed the young man and hit Ross instead. The weight nearly crushed her skull and left a deep scar. She was unconscious for days, and suffered from seizures for the rest of her life.   In 1844, Ross married a free black named Jahe Tubman and took his last name. She also changed her first name, taking her mother's name, Harriet, in 1849, worried that she and the other slaves on the plantation were going to be soid, Tubman decided to run away. Her husband refused to go with her, so she set out with her two brothers, and followed the North Star in the sky to guide her north to freedom Her brothers became frightened and turned back, but she continued on and reached Philadelphia. There she found work as a household servent and saved her money so she could return to help others escape.   The author of the passage describes Harriet Tubman's life as a slave to show.

    A. Why she wanted to escape slavery

    B. Why she was a spy during the Civil War

    C. Why she suffered from seizures

    D. How she loved babies

    Answer Explanation

    The author of the passage describes Harriet Tubman’s life as a slave to show why she wanted to escape slavery.

  • Q #9: NOTE: The instructor of a history class has just finished grading the essay exams from his students, and the results are not good. The essay exam was worth 70% of the final course score. The highest score in the class was a low B, and more than have of the class of 65 students failed the exam. In view of this, the instructor reconsiders his grading plan for the semester and sends out an email message to all students.   Dear students: The score for the essay exam have been posted in the online course grade book. By now, many of you have probably seen your grade and are a little concerned.( And if you're not concerned, you should be- at least a bit!) At the beginning of the semester. , I informed the class that I have a strict grading policy and that all scores will stand unquestioned. With each class comes a new challenge, however, and as any good instructor will tell you, sometimes the original plan has to change. As a result, I propose the following options for students to make up their score: 1) I Will present the class with an extra credit project at the next course meeting. The extra credit project will be worth 150% of the point value of the essay exam that has just been completed. While I will not drop the essay exam score, I will give you more than enough of a chance to make up the difference and raise your overall score. 2) I will allowed each student to develop his or her own extra credit project. This project may reflect the tenor of option number 1 (above) but will allow the student to create a project more in his or her own line of interest. Bear in mind, however, that this is more of a risk. The scoring for option number 2 will be more subjective, depending on whether or not I feel that the project is a successful alternative to the essay exam. If it is, the student will be awarded up to 150% of the point value of the essay exam. 3) I will provide the class with the option of developing a group project. Students may form groups of 3 or 4 and put together an extra credit project that reflects a stronger response to the questions in the essay exam. This extra credit project will receive an equal score for the project, so there is a risk in this as well. If you are part of a group in which you do most of the work, each member of the group will receive equal credit for it. The purpose of the project is to allow students to work together and arrive at a stronger response than if each worked individually.   If you are interested in pursuing extra credit to make up for the essay exam, please choose one of the options above. No other extra credit opportunities will be provided for the course.   Good Luck! Dr. Edwards   Which of the following best describes the instructor's purpose in writing this email to his students?  

    A. To berate students for the poor scores that they made on the recent essay exam.

    B. To encourage students to continue working hard in spite of failure.

    C. To give students the opportunity to make up the bad score and avoid failing the course.

    D. To admit that the essay exam was likely too difficult for must students

    Answer Explanation

    The purpose of the instructor in writing this email is to encourage students to make up the bad score and avoid failing the course by proposing different options for them to make up their scores.

  • Q #10: Which of the following is a primary source of information?

    A. A speech that refers to an event

    B. A photograph taken at an event

    C. A textbook description of an event

    D. A newspaper article about an event

    Answer Explanation

    A primary source of information is an original, firsthand source that provides direct evidence about an event or topic.

    Photographs taken at an event capture a direct visual record of that event, making them a primary source of information. The other options may refer to or describe an event but are not the original sources themselves.