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An individual reading a book about the first emperor of China wants to find the first reference in the book to the Terracotta Army. Where should he or she look?

A. glossary

B. table of contents

C. afterword

D. index

Answer Explanation:

An index is a list of items pulled together for a purpose.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

    A. The notes of a doctor who practiced during an influenza epidemic

    B. Journal entries of a patient who spent two weeks quarantined during an influenza outbreak

    C. A textbook summarizing eyewitness accounts of an influenza epidemic

    D. Photographs in a museum exhibit about a world famous influenza outbreak

    Answer Explanation

    A secondary source of information is one that was created later by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events or conditions you are researching.  They include scholarly books and articles.

  • Q #2: Many teachers across the country are noticing the importance of film in the modern classroom. No longer is putting a movie on meant as an invitation for students to check out while the teacher does work at their desk. Films are a versatile medium, and can function as textbooks, pieces of literature, or pieces of art that can bring a new dimension to a student's learning. The teachers leading this charge know that teaching a film effectively means preparing lessons with the same amount of time and effort as any other days. A teacher could simply shut the lights and throw on the first 20 minutes of Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan" because the class is studying World War II. Or, the teacher could spend a class period analyzing the scene with the class, looking at how Spielberg builds anxiety and tension, how he creates the chaos of the beach, and how he gets the audience to care for characters they haven't even met yet.   Which of the following is the author's overall conclusion concerning teachers using film in the classroom?

    A. young teachers who use film in the classroom are doing their students a disservice

    B. more teachers should show the opening scene of "Saving Private Ryan" in their classes

    C. film can be great learning tools if they are used effectively in the classroom

    D. films are a good tool for students who had reading difficulties

    Answer Explanation

    This is supported by statements in the paragraph such as: Many teachers across the country are noticing the importance of film in the modern classroom. Films are a versatile medium, and can function as textbooks, pieces of literature, or pieces of art that can bring a new dimension to a student's learning. A teacher could simply shut the lights and throw on the first 20 minutes of Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan" because the class is studying World War II. Or, the teacher could spend a class period analyzing the scene with the class, looking at how Spielberg builds anxiety and tension, how he creates the chaos of the beach, and how he gets the audience to care for characters they haven't even met yet.

  • Q #3: Read and follow the directions below. Where is your destination compared to your original location? 1. Walk one block west 2. Walk three blocks north 3. Walk two blocks east

    A. two blocks north, two blocks west

    B. two blocks south, two blocks easy

    C. one block west, two blocks south

    D. one block east, three blocks north

    Answer Explanation