Deck 1: Culture, Politics, and Mathematics

Question 1

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the second largest country in Africa. With over 200 different ethnic groups, the people of the DRC have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban and rural areas. Therefore the rules of etiquette differ depending on where a person lives.
Congolese people that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others' situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men, and some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the DRC, hands should be washed both before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the DRC is greatly influenced by the Western world, but is mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person looks, the more respect they will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.

-What assumption does the author make about the readers of this passage?

A)The author assumes the reader has visited the DRC.
B)The author assumes the reader has experienced eating from a communal bowl.
C)The author assumes the reader is familiar with Western clothing and etiquette.
D)The author assumes the reader is familiar with the customs of the rural Congolese.

Answer 1

The author assumes the reader is familiar with Western clothing and etiquette.

Question 2

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the second largest country in Africa. With over 200 different ethnic groups, the people of the DRC have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban and rural areas. Therefore the rules of etiquette differ depending on where a person lives.
Congolese people that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others' situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men, and some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the DRC, hands should be washed both before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the DRC is greatly influenced by the Western world, but is mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person looks, the more respect they will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.

-What does the author's tone suggest about the customs in different parts of the country?

A)The author's tone suggests that customs are different, but none are superior to others.
B)The author's tone suggests that the customs of the rural areas are superior as they are more traditional.
C)The author's tone suggests that the customs of the urban areas are superior as they are more Westernized.
D)The author's tone suggests that the customs are very confusing and should be standardized for all parts of the nation.

Answer 2

The author's tone suggests that customs are different, but none are superior to others.

Question 3

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the second largest country in Africa. With over 200 different ethnic groups, the people of the DRC have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban and rural areas. Therefore the rules of etiquette differ depending on where a person lives.
Congolese people that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others' situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men, and some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the DRC, hands should be washed both before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the DRC is greatly influenced by the Western world, but is mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person looks, the more respect they will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.

-Which is a valid inference about the extension of customs in the DRC?

A)Most customs and values are learned from Western influences. As westerners move into an area, customers are developed.
B)There are several powerful ethnic groups in the DRC that determine the customs and etiquette for the rest of the region.
C)Customs in the DRC are constantly evolving and it is difficult to determine what is or is not appropriate.
D)The DRC is a very large country made up of many different groups, so customs vary in different areas.

Answer 3

The DRC is a very large country made up of many different groups, so customs vary in different areas.

Question 4

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the second largest country in Africa. With over 200 different ethnic groups, the people of the DRC have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban and rural areas. Therefore the rules of etiquette differ depending on where a person lives.
Congolese people that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others' situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men, and some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the DRC, hands should be washed both before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the DRC is greatly influenced by the Western world, but is mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person looks, the more respect they will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.

-What is a reasonable inference one can make about Congolese jewelry?

A)It is imported from other African countries.
B)It is used as a form of currency.
C)It is worn only by women.
D)It is made from local materials.

Question 5

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the second largest country in Africa. With over 200 different ethnic groups, the people of the DRC have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban and rural areas. Therefore the rules of etiquette differ depending on where a person lives.
Congolese people that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others' situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men, and some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the DRC, hands should be washed both before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the DRC is greatly influenced by the Western world, but is mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person looks, the more respect they will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.

-What fact may account for the different ways of greeting in different parts of the Congo?

A)More rural citizens are not aware of trends in social interactions and customs.
B)In the cities, companies and large employers determine how greetings should be performed.
C)There are over 200 ethnic groups in the DRC and significant Western influences as well.
D)The less wealthy residents are less concerned with tradition as they must struggle to simply survive.

Question 6

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the second largest country in Africa. With over 200 different ethnic groups, the people of the DRC have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban and rural areas. Therefore the rules of etiquette differ depending on where a person lives.
Congolese people that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others' situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men, and some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the DRC, hands should be washed both before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the DRC is greatly influenced by the Western world, but is mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person looks, the more respect they will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.

-What difference in how men and women greet each other in rural areas should be considered by visitors from urban areas?

A)In rural areas, inquiring about others' situations before discussing other matters is not expected or appropriate when talking to women.
B)In rural areas men and women do not shake hands at all.
C)In rural areas women will not acknowledge men and no form of greeting should be expected.
D)In rural areas, women are kept away from men and it is unlikely a man would ever need to greet a woman.

Question 7

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the second largest country in Africa. With over 200 different ethnic groups, the people of the DRC have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban and rural areas. Therefore the rules of etiquette differ depending on where a person lives.
Congolese people that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others' situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men, and some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the DRC, hands should be washed both before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the DRC is greatly influenced by the Western world, but is mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person looks, the more respect they will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.

-Because of the way communal bowls are shared in Congolese dining, what other division may occur during dining?

A)Those who use utensils may sit separately from those who eat with their fingers.
B)People may rearrange themselves to eat from a different area of the communal bowl.
C)Women may sit together during dining.
D)Those who have not washed their hands may sit separately from those who have.

Question 8

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the second largest country in Africa. With over 200 different ethnic groups, the people of the DRC have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban and rural areas. Therefore the rules of etiquette differ depending on where a person lives.
Congolese people that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others' situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men, and some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the DRC, hands should be washed both before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the DRC is greatly influenced by the Western world, but is mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person looks, the more respect they will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.

-What connection is made between how a person dresses and how they are treated in the Congo?

A)Specific traditional clothing indicates class in the DRC and dictates social privileges.
B)The nicer a person is dressed, the more respect they will receive.
C)Those who wear kikwembe or abacos are considered more traditional and given more respect.
D)Clothes are not important in the DRC and it makes no difference how one is dressed.

Question 9

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the second largest country in Africa. With over 200 different ethnic groups, the people of the DRC have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban and rural areas. Therefore the rules of etiquette differ depending on where a person lives.
Congolese people that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others' situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men, and some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the DRC, hands should be washed both before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the DRC is greatly influenced by the Western world, but is mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person looks, the more respect they will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.

-How do Congolese diners use eating utensils differently from how American diners do so?

A)Congolese have communal utensils, and share the knives and forks with other diners.
B)The Congolese hold the fork in the left hand, while American diners use the right.
C)Very few Congolese use eating utensils, while the majority of Americans do.
D)Congolese eating utensils are made from wood or bone, rather than metal or plastic.

Question 10

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the second largest country in Africa. With over 200 different ethnic groups, the people of the DRC have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban and rural areas. Therefore the rules of etiquette differ depending on where a person lives.
Congolese people that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others' situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men, and some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the DRC, hands should be washed both before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the DRC is greatly influenced by the Western world, but is mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person looks, the more respect they will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.

-What is the main idea of this passage?

A)While etiquette differs in rural and urban areas, there are specific codes of behavior that should be adhered to in the DRC.
B)Urban areas of the DRC follow etiquette that is very similar to that of Western nations.
C)Rural areas of the DRC are more traditional than urban areas.
D)Codes of etiquette are slowly dying out in the DRC.

Question 11

A: {3, 6, 7}
B: {2, 8}
What is the union of Set A and Set B?

A){2, 3, 6, 7, 8}
B){3, 6, 7}
C){2, 8}
D)None of the above

Question 12

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.

-The country of Belize's economy is fueled greatly by foreign aid because it is based on an agrarian economy.

A)The country of Belize's
B)Belize's country
C)Belize's the
D)Belize's

Question 13

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.

-Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki.

A)Western world, however
B)Western world; however
C)Western world however
D)Western world, but however

Question 14

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.

-They believe labeling will drive food costs and will confuse consumers.

A)drive
B)hamper
C)increase
D)enforce

Question 15

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.

-The oil embargo caused the most resentment, among the Japanese, because Japan did not have any oil of its own. Japan wanted freedom from its dependency on the United States.

A)resentment, among the Japanese, because
B)resentment among the Japanese, because
C)resentment among the Japanese; because
D)resentment among the Japanese because

Question 16

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.

-He does face opposition from the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces since they have put limitations on the authority of the president and other elected officials.

A)they have
B)they has
C)it have
D)it has

Question 17

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.

-Because of the preemptive strike, Japan was able to carry out its plans for Southwest Asia and the Indonesian Archipelago.

A)Because of the preemptive strike,
B)And the preemptive strike,
C)The preemptive strike
D)The strike was preemptive

Question 18

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.

-Despite the support of the United States, the Vietnamese was able to defeat France in 1954.

A)was
B)were
C)where
D)will

Question 19

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.

-In 1969, the United Nations reported that there was a possibility of large oil reserves in the East China Sea near the islands location.

A)islands
B)islands'
C)islands's
D)island's

Question 20

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.

-The North Vietnamese and supportive rebel communists in South Vietnam, called the Viet Cong, started fighting.

A)Vietnam, called the Viet Cong, started
B)Vietnam; called the Viet Congstarted
C)Vietnam: called the Viet Cong, started
D)Vietnam called the Viet Cong - started

Question 21

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.

-France colonized the country Vietnam in the mid-19th century.

A)the country Vietnam
B)Vietnam
C)the country, Vietnam
D)Vietnam,

Question 22

Mary has 2 quarts of ice cream. She shares a half of a quart with her friend, Bill. How many pints does she have left?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question 23

Which of the following uses the doubling method of informal counting to solve the following:
3+4=

A)(1+1+1) + (1+1+1+1) = 7
B)(3+4) + (3+4) - (3+4) = 7
C)3+4 = (3+3) +1 = 6+1 = 7
D)2+2+2+1=7

Question 24

Kid : Goat :: Poult :

A)Rabbit
B)Horse
C)Turkey
D)Fox

Question 25

Bar : Measure :: Lift :

A)Taxi
B)Raise
C)Encourage
D)Elevator

Question 26

The Thinker : Rodin :: La Pietà :

A)Picasso
B)Praxiteles
C)Michelangelo
D)Moore

Question 27

Martin Luther King, Jr. : Civil Rights :: Susan B. Anthony :

A)Religious Tolerance
B)Gun Rights
C)Educational Reform
D)Women's Suffrage

Question 28

Tundra : Lichens :: Desert :

A)Succulents
B)Pyrophytes
C)Hydrophytes
D)Fynbos

Question 29

Extinction : Obsolescence :: Evolution :

A)Stasis
B)Emigration
C)Transformation
D)Selection

Question 30

French : Bienvenue :: German :

A)Welkom
B)Bienvenido
C)Willkommen
D)Benvenuti

Question 31

Anti- : Against :: Ante- :

A)After
B)Thorough
C)Opposite
D)Before

Question 32

Surgeon : Scalpel :: Butcher :

A)Cleaver
B)Mace
C)Sabre
D)Rapier

Question 33

Which of the following is a prime number?

A)50
B)25
C)23
D)6

Question 34

Is 40÷5>, =, or < 49÷7?

A)>
B)=
C)<
D)None of the above

Question 35

Tim ate 8/10 of a pizza. State the fraction for the amount of pizza that was left over in its simplest form.

A)2/10
B)4/5
C)1/8
D)1/5

Question 36

What kind of triangle has 1 angle that is 90°?

A)A right triangle
B)An acute triangle
C)An obtuse triangle
D)A scalene triangle

Question 37

A radius of a circle is 3 cm. What is its area?

A)3)14 cm²
B)28.26 cm²
C)282.6 cm²
D)2)826 cm²

Question 38

What is the perimeter of a rectangle that has 2 sides measuring 4 cm and 2sides measuring 6 cm?

A)24 cm
B)10 cm
C)12 cm
D)20 cm

Question 39

According to the US Standard system, which of the following would be used to measure the volume of water in a bath tub?

A)Gallons
B)Liters
C)Cups
D)Meters

Question 40

Olivia is writing a recipe for orange-colored fruit salad. She uses 4 apricots for every cantaloupe, 2 peaches for every apricot, and one orange for every cantaloupe. If she uses 8 oranges, how many whole pieces of fruit total will be used for the fruit salad?

A)212
B)232
C)112
D)132

Question 41

Which property is the following equation an example of?
9 x 1/9 = 1

A)The distributive property
B)The multiplicative inverse property
C)Associative property
D)Additive inverse property

Question 42

Round 6148.11385tothe nearest thousandths place.Whatisthe answer?

A)6000
B)6148
C)6148.113
D)6148.114

Question 43

Round 567.342 to the nearest hundredth. What is the answer?

A)600
B)560
C)567.34
D)567.3

Question 44

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

A)"Its not going to
B)clean up its own mess,"
C)the man said,
D)pointing at his neighbor's dog.