Question

1. if you have 15 chores to do and have time for only 3, how many do you need to winnow from your list?

a. 5
b. 12
c. 18

1. to which of the following could the word eminent apply?

a. mark twain
b. veterans day
c. italian cream cake

1. why would you be unwilling to fly with an unlicensed pilot?

a. it might take too long.
b. it might not be safe.
c. it might be the only option.

1. why do artists get a copyright?

a. to make money
b. to keep secrets
c. to protect their work

1. who is most likely to usurp authority?

a. a dictator
b. a coach
c. an elected official

1. in which situation would you expect to face litigation?

a. volunteering at an animal shelter
b. breaking a window during a baseball game
c. wrecking a neighbors car

1. which of the following happens after deregulation?

a. less government control
b. more government control
c. no change in government control

1. which of the following items is considered disposable?

a. a tree
b. a newspaper
c. a house

1. what would be considered reasonable reparation if you lost something you had borrowed from another person?

a. replacing or paying for the item
b. treating the person to lunch
c. telling the person you are sorry

1. if a tornado were imminent, what should you do?

a. calmly continue what you were doing.
b. grab a camera and take pictures of it.
c. run quickly for shelter.

1. which of the following is most directly involved in commerce?

a. a business
b. a school
c. a government

1. which of the following would have the highest levy?

a. a magazine
b. a video game
c. a diamond necklace

Explanation:

1. Calculate chores to remove: total minus doable.
2. "Eminent" means famous; Mark Twain is renowned.
3. Unlicensed pilots lack safety training.
4. Copyrights protect creators' original work.
5. Usurp = seize power; dictators often do this.
6. Litigation is legal action; wrecking a car causes liability.
7. Deregulation reduces government oversight.
8. Disposable items are single-use; newspapers fit this.
9. Reparation fixes loss; replacing/paying is direct.
10. Imminent tornado requires immediate shelter.
11. Commerce involves trade; businesses do this directly.
12. Levy is a tax; high-value items have higher levies.

Answer:

1. b. 12
2. a. Mark Twain
3. b. It might not be safe.
4. c. to protect their work
5. a. a dictator
6. c. wrecking a neighbor's car
7. a. less government control
8. b. a newspaper
9. a. replacing or paying for the item
10. c. Run quickly for shelter.
11. a. a business
12. c. a diamond necklace