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1. What would be the most helpful advice for the student starting a research assignment on Japanese-American internment camps during World War II?

• A. Conduct a broad internet search to get a wide view of the subject.
• B. Consult an American history textbook.
• C. Find websites about Japanese culture such as fashion and politics.
• D. Locate texts in the library related to World War II in America and look for references to internment camps in the index.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The best advice for the student would be to locate texts in the library related to World War II in America and look for references to internment camps. This choice is the most appropriate as it focuses on accessing specific and credible sources directly related to the research topic. Choices A and C are too broad and may not provide in-depth information on the internment camps. Choice B, while related to American history, may not offer the specific details needed for the research assignment on Japanese-American internment camps during World War II.

2. Which of the following bones are located in the hand?

• A. fibula
• B. metacarpals
• C. metatarsals
• D. ulna

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, metacarpals. The metacarpals are the bones located in the hand, making up the palm and connecting to the fingers (phalanges) and wrist bones (carpals). The fibula and ulna are located in the leg and arm respectively, while the metatarsals are found in the foot. The axial skeleton consists of bones down the center of the body, including the skull, vertebrae, and ribs, while the appendicular skeleton includes bones of the arms, legs, and their attachments to the axial skeleton.

3. Which word is most closely synonymous with the word patronage as it appears in the following statement? . . . that I am sure he will need no charitable aid or condescending patronage

• A. Auspices
• B. Aberration
• C. Acerbic
• D. Adulation

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the context provided, the word 'patronage' implies supporting or helping someone in a condescending manner. 'Auspices' is the correct answer as it refers to support or sponsorship, especially from an influential or powerful source, without the negative connotations associated with patronage. 'Aberration' (choice B) means a departure from what is normal or expected and is not a synonym for patronage. 'Acerbic' (choice C) means sharp or bitter in tone, which is not related to patronage. 'Adulation' (choice D) means excessive admiration or praise, which is not synonymous with patronage.

4. Why was Lamarr's invention not of interest to the US?

• A. Hollywood was known to have spies
• B. The navy preferred to use the work of military engineers
• C. The military was too preoccupied to consider new inventions
• D. They suspected her patent was invalid

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. The US Navy preferred to utilize technology developed by military engineers rather than consider Lamarr's invention. Choice A is incorrect because Hollywood containing spies is not relevant to why the US was not interested in Lamarr's invention. Choice C is incorrect as there is no mention of the military being too preoccupied to consider new inventions in the provided context. Choice D is incorrect as there is no indication that the US suspected Lamarr's patent to be invalid; rather, the focus was on the navy's preference for technology developed by military engineers.

5. Follow the instructions below to transform the starting word into a different word. Start with the word ESOTERIC. Remove both instances of the letter E from the word. Remove the letter I from the word. Move the letter T from the middle of the word to the end of the word. Remove the letter C from the word. What word remains?

• A. SECT
• B. SORT
• C. SORE
• D. TORE

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word ESOTERIC is transformed into SORT by following the instructions provided. Firstly, both instances of the letter E are removed, then the letter I is also removed. Next, the letter T, originally in the middle of the word, is moved to the end. Lastly, the letter C is removed. Among the options, only 'SORT' fits all the criteria given in the instructions. Choices A, C, and D do not accurately reflect the modifications made to the original word.

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