A variety of children"s dictionaries are available for school or home use, ranging from the simplest of picture dictionaries for the very young prereader to quite ______ versions for middle schoolers that include the latest in slang and technical vocabulary.

Unlike some classic European novels, American literature encompasses many different, even unique, styles and genres. One of the most interesting of these is the Southern Gothic subgenre. As its name implies, Southern Gothic literature is reflective of life in the American South. Southern Gothic maintains some of the characteristics of Gothic writing, such as plot development of the supernatural or the ironic. However, Southern Gothic does not focus on creating tension and suspense like other Gothic genres. Instead, Southern Gothic story lines examine Southern society and its underlying, often implicit, social structure. Southern Gothic writers generally spurn the stereotype of the gentleman on the plantation and the glamorous Southern belle. Instead, the authors develop characters that are sinister or reclusive and not particularly pleasant on the surface. However, these characters usually have redeeming qualities that allow and encourage the reader to empathize with their situations or dilemmas. It is through these immoral and unhappy personalities that the Southern Gothic writer is able to present and explore moral issues of the American South, such as slavery and bigotry, without blatant accusations.

A poll of 2,000 students was taken before Centerville College changed the name of its mascot. All 2,000 students indicated which one of the four mascot names they would vote for. The results of the poll are given in the table below. 　Mascot Name　　　　　Number Students Spartans 300 Lions 400 Gophers 800 Knights 500

For Questions 5 to 7, select one entry from the corresponding column of choices for each blank. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the text.

The first Philippine Revolution occurred at the end of the 1800s, but it was fueled in part by a movement that had grown up earlier. Filipinos who had emigrated to Europe, either in exile or to study, began to come together to strive for equal rights for Filipino and Spanish citizens in the Philippines. They asked for representation in the Spanish parliament, freedoms of speech and assembly, and equal opportunities for Filipinos when it came to getting jobs in government. La Solidaridad, a newspaper published in Spain by exiled Filipinos, was the main organ of this Propaganda Movement. La Solidaridad was the name of an organization as well as a newspaper, but it was the paper that mattered more. Between the years 1889 and 1895, the little paper, whose ambitions were modest and whose readership was small, lit a fire of nationalist pride under those few individuals who would go on to lead the Filipino people in their fight against Spanish exploitation. Perhaps the most prominent member of the Propaganda Movement was José Rizal. A scientist by trade, he strove scientifically to refute Europeans" notions of Filipinos as an inferior people. His papers and orations were important, but his two novels, Noli Me Tangere (1886) and El Filibusterismo (1891), were even more influential. Their heavy-handed symbolism portrayed corruption and abuse in the Spanish-led government and clergy of the Philippines. Although Rizal mainly wanted equality and representation, his books led to a sense of Filipino self-respect that stimulated true revolution.

A. if Quantity A is greater; B. if Quantity B is greater; C. if the two quantities are equal; D. if it is impossible to determine which quantity is greater. Note: The given information, if any, is always centered above the two quantifies. In any question, if a symbol or letter appears more than once, it represents the same thing each time.

By any measure, computers are among the most influential and powerful tools of the modern age. They represent the high-tech revolution that has transformed the ways in which human beings interact with each other and with the world at large. Seemingly, computers are the very definition of the modern era. Although modern computers have only been a part of our everyday world for a few decades, a discovery made just over a century ago found that the concept behind them is far older than anyone could have imagined. In fact, according to the experts who have studied an ancient Greek shipwreck, one particular "computer" dates back more than 2,000 years. Made of metal, this mechanism is approximately the size of a shoebox. It was found in 1901 by divers working off the isle of Antikythera. Uncertain of the mechanism"s function, the divers naned it after the island near which it was found. At the time, the Antikythera was in terrible shape from being underwater for so long. Its pieces had merged into a broken mass and all experts could deduce was that it had something to do with astronomy. Recently, thanks to a combination of advanced imaging methods and x-ray computer tomography, scientists have been able to re-create the possible design of the apparatus. The Antikythera mechanism once had at least 30 bronze gears with as many as 225 hand-cut teeth. Scientists believe it was designed to compute eclipses of the sun and moon a number of years into the future, as well as show the motions of the planets. While experts are still uncertain as to why the device was made, there is no doubt that its technology was at least 1,000 years ahead of its time.

Directions: For the following question, consider each of the choices separately and select all that apply.

There are few portraits in the world as famous as Leonardo da Vinci"s Mona Lisa, but the identity of the model for the legendary painting has been an enduring mystery for countless people. Now some experts believe that the young woman might have been an Italian named Lisa Gherardini, the wife of an affluent silk merchant and government figure. Other researchers suspect it might have been Isabella of Aragon, the Duchess of Milan. Whoever she was, the mystery woman certainly gave the world one of its most mysterious smiles.

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For Questions 5 to 7, select one entry from the corresponding column of choices for each blank. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the text.

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Recommended Maintenance Schedule for a Certain Auto (Given in Miles) Parts/Procedure Primary Driving Condition City Highway Motor Oil 3,000 4,500 Transmission Fluid 25,000 50-75,000 Power Steering Fluid 30,000 30,000 Main Belt 50,000 50,000 Radiator Hoses 50,000 50,000

Researchers at the Shimizu Institute in Japan believe it is possible to terraform Mars by making use of the planet"s own resources and by introducing genetically altered life from Earth. They hope these actions will speed up the terraforming process, not just by adapting Mars to support Earth-life, but also by adapting Earthlife to exist on Mars. These experts think they can use the Martian geology itself to jump-start the planet. The theory is that detonation of thermonuclear devices deep in the Martian mountains will trigger eruptions of hot magma that would melt the frozen atmosphere, thereby releasing the components necessary for life. Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the experts" theory as explained in the last two sentences?

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For Question 13, select one entry from the corresponding column of choices for each blank. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the text.

{{U}}General Information:{{/U}} Numbers: All of the numbers used in this section are real numbers. Figures: Assume that the position of all points, angles, etc. are in the order shown and the measures of angles are positive. Straight lines can be assumed to be straight. All figures lie in a plane unless otherwise stated. The figures given for each question provide information to solve the problem. The figures are not drawn to scale unless otherwise stated. To solve the problems, use your knowledge of mathematics; do not estimate lengths and sizes of the figures to answer questions. Multiple-choice Questions Select One Answer Choice {{U}}Directions:{{/U}} These questions are multiple-choice questions that ask you to select only one answer choice from a list of five choices. Select One or More Answer Choices {{U}}Directions:{{/U}} Select one or more answer choices according to the specific question directions. If the question does not specify how many answer choices to select, select all that apply. The correct answer may be just one of the choices or as many as all of the choices, depending on the question. No credit is given unless you select all of the correct choices and no others. If the question specifies how many answer choices to select, select exactly that number of choices. Numeric Entry Questions {{U}}Directions:{{/U}} Enter your answer in the answer box(es) below the question. Equivalent forms of the correct answer, such as 2.5 and 2.50, are all correct. Fractions do not need to be reduced to lowest terms. Enter the exact answer unless the question asks you to round your answer. Quantitative Comparison Questions {{U}}Directions:{{/U}} Some questions give you two quantities, Quantity A and Quantity B. Compare the two quantities and choose one of the following answer choices: A if Quantity A is greater; B if Quantity B is greater; C if the two quantities are equal; D if you cannot determine the relationship based on the given information. Note: Information and/or figures pertaining to one or both of the quantities may appear above the two columns. Any information that appears in both columns has the same meaning for both Quantity A and Quantity B. You will also be asked Data Interpretation questions, which are grouped together and refer to the same table, graph, or other data presentation. These questions ask the examinee to interpret or analyze the given data. The types of questions may be Multiple-choice (both types) or Numeric Entry. Each of Questions 1 to 7 presents two quantities, Quantity A and Quantity B. Compare the two quantities. You may use additional information centered above the quantities if such information is given. Choose one of the following answer choices: A. if Quantity A is greater; B. if Quantity B is greater; C. if the two quantities are equal; D. if you cannot determine the relationship based on the given information.

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