Question 1

inanimate : ​
A)useless
B)vicious
C)not alive
D)in disguise

Accepted Answer

"Inanimate" means not alive, lacking life or spirit. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Option A (useless) and B (vicious) do not depict the meaning of "inanimate," and option D (in disguise) is not relevant to the word's definition.

Question 2

Neanderthals : ​
A)dinosaurs
B)early, primitive humans
C)explorers
D)disorganized people

Accepted Answer

Neanderthals were an early human species that lived in Europe and Asia around 400,000 to 40,000 years ago.

Question 3

wallowing : ​
A) rolling in ​
B)running away
C)lifting up
D)stepping on

Accepted Answer

Wallowing means rolling in something, such as mud or water. It does not mean running away (B), lifting up (C), or stepping on (D).

Question 4

stoical : ​
A) irritable ​
B)well trained
C)calm and patient
D)large and slow

Accepted Answer

The word "stoical" comes from the philosophy of Stoicism, which emphasizes acceptance and endurance in the face of adversity. Therefore, the best choice would be "calm and patient."

Question 5

According to the author, messy people can be lovable and fun to be around.

Accepted Answer

The author mentions in the passage that messy people can be "lovable, spontaneous, carefree, relaxed, and fun to be around."

Question 6

Disorganized people know what they're looking for when they go shopping.

Accepted Answer

Disorganized people tend to struggle with shopping as they may not have a clear idea of what they need or may not plan ahead.

Question 7

ad nauseum : ​
A)briefly
B)not feeling well
C)in an entertaining way
D)excessively

Accepted Answer

"Ad nauseam" means to the point of nausea or disgust, so the most appropriate choice is "excessively."

Question 8

Homo sapiens : ​
A)ancestors of modern humans
B)scientists
C)women who have good organizational skills
D)fictional characters

Accepted Answer

Homo sapiens are the scientific name for the species that includes modern humans and their direct ancestors.

Question 9

The author compares messy people to oaks, St. Bernards, and feet.

Accepted Answer

The author does not compare messy people to oaks, St. Bernards, and feet. This statement is likely a misinterpretation or fictional.

Question 10

The author's spouse likes to shop at thrift stores and yard sales.

Accepted Answer

The statement clearly states that the author's spouse enjoys shopping at thrift stores and yard sales.

Question 11

parasites : ​
A) enemies ​
B)nature lovers
C)teachers
D)dependents

Accepted Answer

Parasites are organisms that live on or within another organism (host) and depend on it for survival. Therefore, they are considered dependents.

Question 12

The author believes that disorganized people gather treasures, valuables, and collectibles.

Accepted Answer

The author does not mention anything about disorganized people gathering treasures or collectibles. This statement is not supported by the text.

Question 13

sustaining : ​
A) criticizing ​
B)imitating
C)supporting
D)preparing

Accepted Answer

Sustaining means supporting, maintaining or continuing something in existence.

Question 14

Disorganized people are like writers in the brainstorming or freewriting stage of the writing process.

Accepted Answer

Like writers in the brainstorming or freewriting stage of the writing process, disorganized people tend to have a lot of ideas and thoughts that are not yet organized or prioritized.

Question 15

The author suggests that disorganization contributed to the end of the Neanderthals.

Accepted Answer

The text does not suggest that disorganization contributed to the end of the Neanderthals.

Question 16

The organized tolerate the disorganized because of the "balance of nature."

Accepted Answer

The concept of "balance of nature" suggests that every individual and species in an ecosystem has a role to play, and their interactions contribute to overall equilibrium. This includes both the organized (i.e. those who follow patterns and structures) and the disorganized (i.e. those who may disrupt or deviate from established norms). In this sense, the organized may tolerate the disorganized because they recognize that each has a place in the balance of nature.

Question 17

artifacts : ​
A)machines
B)objects
C)beliefs
D)diseases

Accepted Answer

Artifacts typically refer to objects that are created or modified by humans, such as tools, weapons, art, and architecture. Machines can be considered a type of object, but not all objects are machines. Beliefs and diseases are not typically considered artifacts.

Question 18

The author believes that messy people are truly content and carefree.

Accepted Answer

The author's belief that messy people are truly content and carefree is not explicitly stated or implied in the provided text, thus it cannot be determined as true.

Question 19

In the author's opinion, disorganized people are always complete parasites.

Accepted Answer

It is not fair or accurate to say that all disorganized people are complete parasites. People can struggle with disorganization for a variety of reasons, and it does not necessarily make them reliant on others in a negative way.

Question 20

troglodyte : ​
A)artist
B)meat-eater
C)male
D)cave dweller

Accepted Answer

A troglodyte is defined as a cave-dweller, so the best choice is D. The other options are not necessarily associated with the definition of troglodyte.

Quiz 8: Comparison and Contrast: Showing Similarities and Differences

inanimate : ​

Neanderthals : ​

wallowing : ​

stoical : ​

According to the author, messy people can be lovable and fun to be around.

Disorganized people know what they're looking for when they go shopping.

ad nauseum : ​

Homo sapiens : ​

The author compares messy people to oaks, St. Bernards, and feet.

The author's spouse likes to shop at thrift stores and yard sales.

parasites : ​

The author believes that disorganized people gather treasures, valuables, and collectibles.

sustaining : ​

Disorganized people are like writers in the brainstorming or freewriting stage of the writing process.

The author suggests that disorganization contributed to the end of the Neanderthals.

The organized tolerate the disorganized because of the "balance of nature."

artifacts : ​

The author believes that messy people are truly content and carefree.

In the author's opinion, disorganized people are always complete parasites.

troglodyte : ​

inanimate :

Neanderthals :

wallowing :

stoical :

ad nauseum :

Homo sapiens :

parasites :

sustaining :

artifacts :

troglodyte :