A core country is MOST likely to

contain the headquarters of multinational corporations

Charles II would be MOST likely to agree that

divine right is the foundation of royal rulership

Someone working in cryogenics would be MOST likely to

study the effects of low temperature on lifespans

A better title for "Is Old Music Killing New Music", based on the article's argument, would be

"Corporations are Killing New Music"

Someone who seems to be clairvoyant MOST likely

is good at interpreting expressions

A country that wishes to address a loneliness crisis would be BEST advised to

sponsor communal religious festivals

What do confirmation bias and self-fulfilling prophecies have in common?

They reinforce existing beliefs

A historian who holds Neo-Soviet views is MOST likely to agree that

Russia should influence world events

Which question do the singers of "Trio des Cartes" MOST want to answer?

"What fortune will we inherit?"

What is the central theme of Al Stewart's "Nostradamus"?

the role of prophecy in history

If you were consulting with Sansui's board in the 1990's you would be BEST advised to tell them

"explore ways to reinvent traditional technology"

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1
They're gone now. The last one died fifteen years ago. Who is "they" in this line from C. Robert Cargill's Sea of Rust?
rats
humans
bees
trees
2
What does a spark plug do?
charge the battery
cool the engine
ignite fuel
regulate oil levels
3
A great power is LEAST likely to be recognized for its
neutrality in global conflicts
wide-ranging economic dominance
influence over international organization
advanced industrial capabilities
4
Franklin D. Roosevelt's persona in his "Fireside Chats" is MOST similar to that of a contemporary
political pundit
investigative journalist
podcast host
conspiracy theorist
5
Which of the following types of fortune telling is someone MOST likely to use today as a form of therapy?
orithomancy
tarot card reading
haruspicy
alectryomancy
6
"Pure" in the title of Gene Wilder's "Pure Imagination" MOST signifies
"untained"
"refined"
"focused"
"unhindered"
7
A core country is MOST likely to
contain the headquarters of multinational corporations
rely primarily on subsistence agriculture
depend on foreign aid for economic stability
lack advanced infrastructure and technology
8
Which of the following cities would be the BEST candidates to connect via high-speed rail?
Mumbai and Dubai
Chicago and Sydney
Los Angeles and San Francisco
New York City and Paris
9
The Meiji Restoration was considered a restoration because it
rejected modern ideals
revived ancient religious practices
established imperial rule
restored traditional samurai power
10
With whom could you NOT have visited in Paris in the 1920s?
Ernest Hemingway
James Joyce
Franz Kafka
Gertrude Stein
11
Charles II would be MOST likely to agree that
there should be no limit to religious tolerance
a king must rule without a parliament
common people deserve a voice in politics
divine right is the foundation of royal rulership
12
Impressionist is to piano as New Age is to
trumpet
synth
electric guitar
clarinet
13
Which of the following programs is MOST likely to be given as an example of soft power?
Jazz Hour
Neujahrskonzert
Fireside chat
Eurovision
14
Someone who worried that the world would end in 2012 is MOST likely to have been studying the Mayan
Tzolkin
Long Count
Uayeb
Haab
15
The "Miracle on Ice" BEST represents an example of Cold War
space conquest
competitive athletics
proxy military operation
ballet diplomacy
16
Someone working in cryogenics would be MOST likely to
study the effects of low temperature on lifespans
design high-speed aircraft
study the biology of deep-sea creatures
develop new solar energy technologies
17
A better title for "Is Old Music Killing New Music", based on the article's argument, would be
"Streaming Services: the Idustry Savoir"
"Corporations are Killing New Music"
"The Rise and Fall os Musical Trends"
"The Timeless Appeal of Classic Hits"
18
Someone who says they are feeling guilty because Saturn is conjunct with Neptune is using the language
astrology
Moon blocks
a fortune cookie
tarot cards
19
Someone who seems to be clairvoyant MOST likely
has memorized large amounts of trivia
uses magical spells to gain knowledge
is good at interpreting expressions
possesses skill with technology
20
Both ceromancy and tasseography ask the fortune teller to
interact with animals
drink a substance
recite specific words
interpret shapes
21
Compared to a podcast, a radio show would generally have
addressed a wider audience
a stronger focus on niche topics
less reliance on live broadcasting
more opportunities for on-demand listening
22
Someone practicing hydromancy would need a(n)
large mirror
flock of birds
unlit fire
bowl of water
23
A PRIMARY hindrance to flying electric cars is
high battery weight
insufficient radio bandwidth
resistance from airline companies
lack of interest from consumers
24
A country that wishes to address a loneliness crisis would be BEST advised to
sponsor communal religious festivals
decrease government social services
reduce the number of the public spaces
mandate shorter working hours
25
Which of the following statements is connected to the study of physiognomy?
He looks like an honest person
Her writing is very confident
He has a trustworthy handshake
Her dreams reflect her hidden fears
26
What will you need to practice alectryomancy?
a pendulum
a bowl of water
a crystal ball
a rooster
27
A high-frequency rail service differs from a high-speed rail service in that trains
have more carriages
offer loyalty programs
depart more often
stop at more stations
28
A play produced by the Belarus Free Theatre would MOST likely have been described as
apolitical
medieval
traditional
modern
29
Which of the following types of fortune telling is found in the WIDEST range of cultures?
palm-reading
fortune cookies
oracle bones
horoscope
30
What do confirmation bias and self-fulfilling prophecies have in common?
They reinforce existing beliefs
They require scientific evidence
They focus on past experiences
They eliminate personal bias
31
How has the Channel Tunnel MOST improved travel from France to England?
Air travel costs have been reduced
Weather does not affect travel
There are more options for travel
Cargo ships can pass more efficiently
32
The president's speech in Independence Day MOST appeals to people's sense of
financial insecurity
common humanity
financial insecurity
individual achievement
33
Which of the following leaders took control after a nation's civil war?
Prince Caspian
Richard the Lionheart
Leon Trotsky
Yudhishthira
34
Tetris music is LEAST likely to be described as
minimalist
immersive
hypnotic
ornate
35
A client state is defined in relationship to a(n)
developing state
controlling state
neutral state
neutral state
36
A leader who promises his people that their country will become a second Rome is MOST likely promising
global influence
a strong economy
rapid technological innovation
unified religious practices
37
In "Appeal to the League of Nations", Haile Selassie PRIMARILY asks his listeners to
declare war
provide financial aid
keep their promises
remain neutral
38
What would be the BEST alternate title for Debussy's Feux d'Artifice be?
Fire and Fear
Hell on Earth
Lights in the Sky
Pangs of Desire
39
The role of the Library of Alexandria was CLOSEST to that of a modern
neighborhood bookstore
international university
city community center
government library
40
The Aztecs used two calendars, one based on the sun and one based on
the flooding cycles of rivers
a constellation
the phases of the moon
human body parts
41
A historian who holds Neo-Soviet views is MOST likely to agree that
capitalism is the best economic system
Russia should influence world events
the Soviet Union was a historical mistake
democracy should be promoted worldwide
42
Mary Shelley is better known as the author of
Frankenstein
Pride and Prejudice
Dracula
A Tale of Two Cities
43
In Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire", what is the fire?
nuclear war
revolutionary movements
historical events
a political leader
44
Someone taking a senolytic drug is MOST likely trying to
slow the aging process
improve digestion
enhance memory recall
boost immune response
45
Which question do the singers of "Trio des Cartes" MOST want to answer?
"Will we find love?"
"Where will we travel?"
"What fortune will we inherit?"
"How can we become famous?"
46
What is the central theme of Al Stewart's "Nostradamus"?
the rise and fall of ancient civilizations
the importance of individual action in historical events
the role of prophecy in history
the interaction of private and public life
47
A ground-effect vehicle would be LEAST useful in a region that is
mountainous
flat and open
densely populated
full of large bodies of water
48
Saros cycles can be used to predict
planetary retrogrades
meteor showers
eclipses
earthquakes
49
Georges de La Tour's Fortune-Teller MOST suggests that fortunes tellers are
entertaining
mystical
accurate
untrustworthy
50
If you were consulting with Sansui's board in the 1990's you would be BEST advised to tell them
"stick with traditional marketing methods"
"explore ways to reinvent traditional technology"
"avoid expanding into international markets"
"consider moving into budget electronics"
51
Biodiesel would be the LEAST appropriate fuel for
a jet airplane
a delivery truck
a backup generator
a city bus
52
What happens in the Greek Tartarus?
The wicked receive punishment
Souls are reincarnated into new lives
The dead wander aimlessly in a misty realm
Warriors prepare for the final battle of the world
53
Which of the following volcanoes erupted MOST recently?
Hunga Tonga
Eyjafjallajokull
Krakatoa
Mount St. Helens
54
Which of the following goods is LEAT likely to travel on the New Eurasia Land Bridge?
machinery
food
steel beams
cars
55
Someone practicing ifa will need
incense stick
shells
tarot cards
a crystal ball
56
Why would someone choose to use magnetic tape storage today?
encryption features
ease of use
quick access speed
low cost
57
Greek fire MOST likely used
petroleum
saltpeter
sulfur
bitumen
58
In Sam Hughes's story "I don't know, Timmy, being God is a big responsibility", "God" is BEST defined as a(n)
government official
magical creature
artificial intelligence
religious leader
59
Which of the following well-known Latin phrases comes from Horace's Ode 1.11?
cogito, ergo sum
carpe diem
veni, vidi, vici
tempus fugir
60
Which of the following situations is MOST similar to astragalomancy?
solving a crossword puzzle
drawing a card from a deck
rolling for initiative in a role-playing game
writing down your dreams
61
Which of the following tools of firestarting does NOT rely on fiction?
lighter
lens
safety match
hand drill
62
A 1980s RadioShack shopper would, of the following options, MOST likely be
browsing for popular cassette tapes
looking for new video games
purchasing bicycle repair parts
seeking computer parts
63
The industry term for music older than 18 months is
old music
frozen music
zombie music
catalog music
64
Which of the following types of fortune-telling is NOT correctly matched with the necessary tools?
alectryomancy / tea
oneironmancy / wine
haruspicy / animals
Ouija / board
65
A successful project like Khazar Island would be MOST likely to
increase its nation's GDP
reduce the region's reliance on tourism
preserve coastal ecosystems
strengthen the country's agricultural sector
66
Vrubel's use of color and pattern in the Fortune Teller MOST
sets the painting's historical context
suggests a connection to the natural world
highlights the realism of the subject's surroundings
creates a sense of calm
67
"Caribbean Blue" could BEST be said to be about the
difficulties of ocean navigation
power of imagination
effect of climate change on the sea
geography of the Caribbean islands
68
Which of the following auto innovations did MOST for auto efficiency?
self-parking systems
anti-lock braking
cruise control
fuel injectors
69
The health effects of loneliness are MOST often compared to those of
eating a high-sugar diet
moving too little
smoking tobacco
using screens too often
70
Which of the following components is NOT typically found in an internal combustion engine?
piston
camshaft
spark plug
battery pack
71
How does the singer of "Right Here, Right Now" seem to feel about the coming decade?
overjoyed
afraid
worried
hopeful
72
Eldercare robots are MOST likely to be popular in a country that
values nuclear family structures
has a tropical climate
preserves traditional farming techniques
has a low birthrate
73
The Carolingian Empire eventually became the
Holy Roman Empire
Neo-Assyrian Empire
Ottonian Dynasty
Byzantine Empire
74
The tone of Vangelis's "Chariots of Fire" is BEST characterized as
melancholy
satirical
uplifting
ominous
75
What would be the BEST alternate title for "Will 2K"?
"A Walk in the Park"
"Midnight Memories"
"Song of the Country"
"The Rhythm Revolution"
76
Someone who is concerned about future suffering is MOST likely to
decide to travel the world
plan to have fewer children than they want
adopt multiple abandoned pets
quit their job to pursue a side hobby
77
When would it be MOST appropriate to quote from "The streets of heaven are too crowded"?
during a business presentation
in a sports victory speech
at a wedding toast
after a national disaster
78
A star can only go supernova if it has a certain
location
composition of elements
temperature
mass
79
Someone is MOST likely to hear Katy Perry's "Firework" at a(n)
party
opera
graduation
funeral
80
The name of the fireside chats was meant to
encourage people to sit by their fireplaces
emphasize the length of the speeches
inspire a feeling of intimacy
refer to historical event involving fire
81
Jan Griffer's Great Fire of London, 1666 MOST conveys the impression that the
people of London are resilient
city will recover quickly
fire was set on purpose
world is ending
82
Ursula K. Le Guin's works are BEST described as
historical nonfiction
science fiction
psychological thriller
romantic comedy
83
Stem cell therapy is MOST likely to be used to treat
signs of aging
spinal cord injuries
chronic headaches
seasonal allergies
84
The cost-of-living crisis in many countries is typically NOT blamed on
high inflation
rising birth rates
housing shortages
fragile supply chains
85
How might a country exert hard power?
fostering diplomatic dialogue
threatening nuclear attack
hosting cultural exchange programs
providing humanitarian aid
86
Compared to a unipolar system, a multipolar system is MORE likely to be
dominated by a single power
economically uniform
more centralized
less stable
87
The title of Sea of Rust MOST contrasts
past and future
order and chaos
hope and despair
natural and artificial
88
The form of "What's expected of us" is BEST described as a(n)
warning
abstract
conversation
dissertation
89
What artistic movement played the LARGEST role in cultivating appreciation for Vincent Van Gogh's art?
Post-Impressionism
Modernism
Minimalism
Neoclassicism
90
Which of the following elements does the Barnum effect require?
a detailed biography
an emotional story
a personal interview
a general statement
91
The Pygmalion effect is named after a
figure in Greek mythology
character by George Bernard Shaw
british educator
sculpture of a woman
92
A technology that took the place of a Polaroid picture would be
static
expensive
instant
analog
93
Unlike a cold reading, a hot reading will involve
personal research
a burning fire
direct questions
soothing music

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