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WSC Weekly Practice Challenge #19 - 28/10/19
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Which piece of work links most to racism?
1 point
Min Nong
What Kind of Asian Are You?
Those Who Do Not Dance
The New Colossus
The Un-National Monument Along the Canadian Border
Clear selection
What message is the work "Those Who Do Not Dance" trying to convey?
1 point
“We should not discriminate against those who do not have many friends instead we should try to include them”
“Difference creates distance”
“Farmers actually help us a lot, we should appreciate them more”
“Disabled people should be included too”
None of the above
Clear selection
Henry David Thoreau encourages which of these in his work?
1 point
A simpler lifestyle
A more productive lifestyle
A more social lifestyle
A more meaningful lifestyle
All of the above
Clear selection
In Max Gladstone's work, what is Robin Ruttiger’s superpower?
1 point
Invisibility
Elasticity
Flexibility
Strength
Ability to fly
Clear selection
John Green’s encourages students to do what in his video?
1 point
Try to get through middle school with the help and encouragement from friends, family and teachers
Rebel against the broken school system by promoting useful classes such as mental health
Try to fit in, and discover identity at a later time when life gets more flexible
Enjoy life as much as one can because middle school is the best time of one’s life
None of the above
Clear selection
Which of these texts portrays the older generation taking advantage of the youth?
1 point
B (If I Should Have a Daughter)
Those Who Do Not Dance
On Middle School Misery
Lorry Raja
White Boy Time Machine: Override
Clear selection
What is the name of the narrator in “Invisible Man”?
1 point
Mary Rambo
Matty Lou
They are Unnamed
Lucius Brockway
Mr. Norton
Clear selection
What is "Crusoe in England" a metaphor for?
1 point
English Colonialism
The discrimination of Osu
Objectification in Western Culture
Supremacism
The marginalization of a poet
Clear selection
From what fandom did the term ‘Mary Sue’ originate?
1 point
Doctor Who
Star Wars
Star Trek
Hamilton
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Clear selection
Which of these artists is mentioned in ‘Life of A Perfectionist’?
1 point
Britanny Spears
Taylor Swift
Miley Cyrus
Shawn Mendes
Ed Sheeran
Clear selection
A United States diplomat working in Cuba would likely hear low grating sounds caused by...
1 point
Mithridate
Sonic Weaponry
Mosquito Fumigation
Magnetic Pole Reversal
Nearby Construction Work
Clear selection
What is the most accepted theory for the cause of the Tunguska Event?
1 point
A Meteorite
Matter and Antimatter Colliding
A Comet
Nuclear Testing
Deforestation Companies
Clear selection
Scientists predict that the next magnetic pole reversal will occur in...
1 point
50 years
100 years
1000 years
A million years
They can't predict such a thing
Clear selection
Which person first mentioned Atlantis?
1 point
Aristotle
Britannicus
Plato
Epicurus
Pythagoras
Clear selection
What is the main reason to believe a ‘tenth planet’ exists?
1 point
The solar system would not be able to stay together without more mass in the universe
A black hole would be less damaging if there was less mass in the area
Strange lights sometimes appear in the North Pole
Many objects with unexplained orbits have been found
Many substances on Earth could not be here without chemical compounds found on the tenth planet.
Clear selection
If the Land of Punt truly did exist, where would it most likely have been located?
1 point
Algeria
Spain
Eritrea
Oman
Somalia
Clear selection
When was Area 51 first used as a military base?
1 point
End of WWI
Beginning of the Cold War
During the Vietnam War
Beginning of the Afghanistan War
After 9/11
Clear selection
Which mystery is NOT thought to have healing powers?
1 point
Hollinwell Showground
Holy Grail
Stonehenge
Mithridate
Fountain of Youth
Clear selection
Which said “substance” is not theorized to be dark matter?
1 point
MACHOs
WIMPs
Neutrinos
EGSOs
MOGs
Clear selection
The blue colour of the “Great Blue Hole” is created because …
1 point
Of the light reflecting through the great amounts of plastic
Of the large number of bacteria living there
Of the light reflecting through the special kind of sand
Of the great amounts of acid, forming constant chemical reactions
None of the above
Clear selection
What state was Mike the Headless Chicken born in?
1 point
New York
California
Kansas
Colorado
Texas
Clear selection
Which of these songs would most likely have a backup singer?
1 point
Other People’s Stories
Wavin’ Flag
Symphony No. 10
God Help the Outcasts
Follow the Drinkin’ Gourd
Clear selection
Collection Manager : Registrar
1 point
Old : New
Sculpture : Painting
Hands On : Paperwork
Curating : Preserving
Mixing : Licensing
Clear selection
“Oceans rise, empires fall” is a quote from the musical ‘Hamilton’. Though it was used by King George III to describe the fate of the US, to which of these can it be attributed to?
1 point
The Barbarians
Atlantis
The Mayans
The Zuni people
Circleville
Clear selection
Barry Cooper would likely be good at what kind of game based on the music he created?
1 point
Twister
Scrabble
Jigsaw Puzzles
Card Games
Video Games
Clear selection
What song was rereleased in 2010 to help Haiti Earthquake Victims?
1 point
Wavin’ Flag
We are the World
Is This The World We Created…?
YMCA
We Care a Lot
Clear selection
Where did the Parai originate?
1 point
Southern India and Sri Lanka
The Amazon Rainforest
Dynastic China
Japan and Korea
Ancient Greece
Clear selection
What instruments does John Lennon play in ‘Free as a Bird?’
1 point
Vocals and Guitar
Guitar and Bass
Vocals and Drums
Vocals and Piano
Piano and Drums
Clear selection
Who was the first architect of La Sagrada Familia?
1 point
Antonio Gaudi
Joan Rubio
Francisco de Paula de Villar
Htein Lin
Juan Latino
Clear selection
Which of these is not one of The Prisoners?
1 point
The Awakening Slave
The Atlas
The Young Slave
The Bearded Slave
The Fallen Slave
Clear selection
What school of philosophy was Epictetus a follower of?
1 point
Stoicism
Rationalism
Marxism
Existentialism
Taoism
Clear selection
When did Brazil abolish slavery?
1 point
1776
1807
1865
1888
1923
Clear selection
Where was the Kahs-Wan carried out?
1 point
Ancient Sumeria
The Gobi Desert
Vulcan’s Forge
Dynastic China
West of the Kalahari Desert
Clear selection
At what age could you retire in Ancient Sparta?
1 point
35
45
60
65
80
Clear selection
What is the greatest threat that the Yanomami face to their lifestyle?
1 point
Deforestation
Lack of Gender Equality
Volcanic Eruptions
Ongoing War
Harsh Conditions
Clear selection
How did Olaudah Equiano help end slavery in Britain?
1 point
By becoming a member of parliament
By freeing slaves in the night
By writing a book
By giving public lectures
By buying slaves to freedom
Clear selection
What did Stanislav Petrov do to prevent World War III?
1 point
He lied to a commander about a missile coming
He ignored signals from the detection mechanism
He held secret communication with the US
He did not attend his post when the mechanism signaled
All of the above
Clear selection
The concept of “political correctness” originates from …
1 point
21st-century liberals
Midcentury socialists
The Victorian Era
The Hippies
Early 20th century communists
Clear selection
The Spanish Flu is called the Spanish Flu because …
1 point
It started in Spain
Spain was its biggest victim
Enemies of Spain named it that way
Spain was the only state to report the flu
It spread during the Spanish Civil war
Clear selection
What did Muhammad exchange for the release of Bilal Ibn Rabah?
1 point
Pagan Slaves
Ayahs
Soldiers
Oil
The Qur'an
Clear selection
What is the best example of an injunctive norm?
1 point
Staying quiet at the library
Using public transportation instead of a car
Making a lot of noise during the night
Using slang language
Attending a party
Clear selection
The Seceder Model would work if…
1 point
There was a limitation of resources, such as food
Everyone wanted to conform
Humans were rational beings
Some humans did not want to associate with other humans
There were noticeable genetic mutations within a reproduction cycle
Clear selection
The Social Exchange Theory would not work if ...
1 point
Humans have intuition
Humans have feelings
Humans are irrational
Humans were perfect
Humans had access to all knowledge
Clear selection
According to the Herd mentality theory, what is the average percentage of a crowd needed to influence the whole group?
1 point
1%
5%
10%
25%
50%
Clear selection
According to the Selfish Herd Theory, if you were in a crowd and a predator is noticed, where would your instincts guide you?
1 point
In front of the crowd
Behind the crowd
At the center of the crowd
As far away as you can from the crowd
None of the above
Clear selection
What does Halden Prison, and similar prisons worldwide, show about imprisonment?
1 point
Humans are inherently evil
Marginalized groups are the greatest victims
Rehabilitation yields the best results
Prison technology is a great threat
Human ingenuity overpowers all
Clear selection
What are the Tanka who live in Vietnam known as?
1 point
Osu
Bitlaha
Dan
Bui Doi
Ragyapba
Clear selection
What makes Miriam School different from most schools?
1 point
They don’t allow self-segregation
They only accept children with a high IQ
They only accept immigrants
They have a Normcore uniform
They educate young offenders
Clear selection
Which factor most contributed to the rise of Favelas?
1 point
Spread of Disease in the 1940s and 1950s
Low levels of food in the 1960s
Mass Migration in the 1970s and 1980s
Diamond Mining in the 1990s
Climate Change in the 2000s and 2010s
Clear selection
What is Eugenics often associated with?
1 point
Reverse Racism
Passing
Supremacism
Race Traitors
Reparations
Clear selection
When was the optophone invented?
1 point
1913
1990
1896
1788
None of the above
Clear selection
How did Dyson MOST improve the design of the hair dryer in recent years?
1 point
It is more efficient
It heats faster
It works quieter
It looks better
It is lighter
Clear selection
Which technology directly produces chemical reactions in our bodies?
1 point
Hair dryers
Hair straighteners
Waxing
Toothpaste and toothbrush
Pigmentation used for cosmetics
Clear selection
How does a magnetic stove cook food?
1 point
It creates a magnetic field
It heats the burner
It sends sparks of electricity to the food
It creates pressure, which heats the food
It creates stream
Clear selection
What is not a disadvantage of a coffee machine?
1 point
It needs constant cleaning
The capsules are not recyclable
It is not energy efficient
It makes a lot of noise
None of the above
Clear selection
It order to cook rice in a rice cooker, one must wait for …
1 point
The rice to absorb the water
The thermometer to set
The rice to expand
The cooking pan to heat
All of the above
Clear selection
What is the main difference between a convection oven and a regular one?
1 point
The convection oven has a fan
The convection oven has an exhaust system
The regular oven does not cook evenly
The convection oven is more expensive
All of the above
Clear selection
Which technology does not work by electromagnetic waves?
1 point
A microwave
The telephone
Near-field communication
The radio
Wireless charging
Clear selection
QR codes are not used for…
1 point
Holding simple text
As a method of transaction
Validating a transaction
Sending URLs
WiFi authentication
Clear selection
Which method of transaction is the least secure?
1 point
Chip and Pin
Near-field communication
Apple Pay
QR
Magstripe
Clear selection
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