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?

Accepted Answer

The author assumes the reader of this passage is familiar with Western clothing and etiquette. The notes, for example, that dressing in the Congo is influenced by the Western world, but does not explain what that means. The author also notes that urban areas have more Western customs and traditions, but, again, does not explain what that means. It is assumed the reader has prior knowledge of Western customs, traditions, and style of dress.

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?

Accepted Answer

The author's tone suggests that customs are different, but none are superior to others. The author does not use any biased or preferential language to describe the customs of a single area. For example, in the second paragraph, the author describes different ways of greeting, but uses no words to indicate superiority or preference for one over another.

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?

Accepted Answer

A valid inference about the extension of customs in the DRC is that it is a very large country made up of many different groups, so customs vary in different areas. The passage states that the DRC is the second largest country in Africa. It also has over 200 ethnic groups. The passage also makes distinctions between urban areas and different rural areas. One can validly infer, therefore, that the size and diversity of the country has led to varied customs and etiquette.

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?

Accepted Answer

One can reasonably infer that Congolese jewelry is made from local materials. The passage states that the jewelry is made from wood, ivory bones, and shells, materials that are common to many areas, and likely common to the DRC. The passage does not differentiate if men or women are more likely to wear jewelry, nor is any indication made that the jewelry is used in lieu of currency.

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?

Accepted Answer

Because there are over 200 ethnic groups in the DRC and significant Western influences as well, greetings differ in different parts of the nation. In the urban centers, the Congolese greet each other mush as westerners do, with handshakes and smiling. In the rural areas, however, men shake the hands of other men, but not women. In some areas, women have their own greeting, which involves clapping and bowing slightly.

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?

Accepted Answer

The difference between how men and women greet each other in rural areas is that women and men do not shake hands. Women may clap their hands and bow slightly when greeting men. Because this alternative greeting is described in the passage it is clear that men and women do encounter each other and that some sort of greeting is appropriate.

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?

Accepted Answer

Men and women eat from different communal bowls so women may sit separately during dining. While there are those who eat with utensils, the passage does not state if those diners are seated separately. All diners must wash their hands both before and after eating.

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?

Accepted Answer

The nicer a person is dressed, the more respect they will receive. Clothing from the western world is mixed with more traditional clothing, so there is no preference in terms of respect for either manner of dressing. The passage does not indicate class associations with any specific type of clothing.

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?

Accepted Answer

Congolese diners use eating differently from American diners. The Congolese hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand. American diners generally hold the fork in the right hand and the knife in the left. The passage indicates that dining is sometimes done using communal bowls, but utensils are not used communally. There is no mention of what the utensils are made from.

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?

Accepted Answer

While etiquette differs in rural and urban areas, there are specific codes of behavior that should be adhered to in the DRC. This sentence includes the main points of the passage. Traditions differ in urban and rural areas, but are equally important. The passage does not explicitly state that rural etiquette is more traditional, nor is there any indication that etiquette is dying out.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The union of Set A and Set B is {2, 3, 6, 7, 8}. This is a combination of both sets.

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.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "Belize's"
"The country of" conveys the same meaning as "Belize." Setting the phrase aside does not change the meaning of the sentence. "Belize's country" and "Belize's the" do not fit within the context of the sentence.

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.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "Western world; however"
Semicolons are used to separate independent clauses joined by conjunctive adverbs such as "however." A comma is inappropriate punctuation to use between the clauses.

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.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "increase"
"Drive" can mean to direct in a particular direction. One of the meanings of "hamper" is to "hold back," which is inappropriate based on the context of the passage. "Enforce" implies that the law will apply to food cost. "Increase" fits best within the sentence because it means to "expand or make larger."

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.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "resentment among the Japanese because"
Commas can separate parenthetical expressions (nonessential words or phrases) in a sentence. "Among the Japanese" is significant because it describes who resented the United States and why. Therefore, no punctuation is necessary to separate the phrase from the rest of the sentence.

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.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "it has"
Since there is one Supreme Council of the Armed Force, the singular pronoun "it" is the appropriate form to use in this sentence. The verb "has" agrees with the subject "it."

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.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "Because of the preemptive strike"
The adverbial clause "Because of the preemptive strike" tells why Japan was able to carry out its plans. The other answer choices do not properly complete the sentence.

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.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "were"
"Was" is inconsistent with the plural noun "Vietnamese." "Where" indicates location and "will" does not fit within the context of the sentence." "Were" is consistent with "Vietnamese."

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.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "islands'"
An apostrophe can show the possessive case of nouns by using an apostrophe and s. An apostrophe after the s can indicate a plural noun or a noun that ends in s.Since the passage refers to more than one island, the plural form of the word should have an apostrophe after 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.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "Vietnam, called the Viet Cong, started"
The words "called the Viet Cong" from an appositive because they identify the rebel communists. Appositives are set off by commas. The dash, colon, and semicolon are not appropriate within the context of this sentence.

Quiz 1: Culture, Politics, and Mathematics

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.