In economics, what is scarcity?

When there are limited resources to meet unlimited wants and needs

A line that runs around the middle of the Earth, dividing North and South

What is the purpose of Lent

To prepare for Easter through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving

Why do Catholics fast and abstain from meat on certain days during Lent?

To practice self-discipline and remember Jesus' sacrifice

What do Catholics receive on Ash Wednesday?

A cross of ashes on their forehead

What is the main difference between needs and wants?

People must have needs to survive, while wants are things we like to have.

Why do people have to make choices about what to buy?

Because they have limited money and resources

What makes a metaphor different from a simile?

A metaphor directly states one thing is another.

To have a relationship with God., To show God we love Him., To be closer with God

What is the purpose of using a simile in writing?

To compare two things using "like" or "as"

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1
When is Ms. Aloi's birthday?
March 7
This Saturday
This Sunday
March 9
2
In the sentence, "The thunder rumbled in the distance," which word is the onomatopoeia?
Rumbled
Thunder
Distance
In
3
How long does the season of Lent last?
46 Days
30 Days
40 Days, not counting Sundays
12 Days
4
Identify the simile in this sentence: "The puppy was as fluffy as a cloud."
Was as fluffy as
The puppy
A cloud
As fluffy as a cloud
5
In economics, what is scarcity?
When there are limited resources to meet unlimited wants and needs
When people have unlimited money to buy what they need
When there is more than enough of everything for everyone
When businesses give away products for free
6
Which of the following is the largest continent by land area?
Europe
Africa
Asia
North America
7
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
The clouds were like cotton candy.
She was as busy as a bee.
His heart is a cold stone.
The car was as fast as lightning.
8
What is the equator?
The longest river in the world
A line that runs around the middle of the Earth, dividing North and South
A mountain range in South America
A line that separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres
9
What color is associated with St. Patrick's Day?
Green
Pink
Purple
Yellow
10
Which sentence contains an example of onomatopoeia?
The bacon sizzled in the pan.
The stars shone brightly in the night sky.
The cat sat on the warm windowsill.
She walked through the quiet room.
11
Never back down, never what...?
Be greatness
Give up
Say hi
Cry
12
Which sentence does not contain a metaphor?
His temper was a raging storm.
The world is a stage.
The snow was a fluffy blanket.
The wind howled like a wolf.
13
What is the purpose of Lent
To focus only on giving up sweets
To prepare for Easter through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving
To celebrate Christmas early
To take a break from attending Mass
14
What is an onomatopoeia?
A word that describes a person, place, or thing
A word that has the opposite meaning of another word
A word that imitates a sound
A word that compares two things using "like" or "as"
15
Why do Catholics fast and abstain from meat on certain days during Lent?
To prepare for a big feast at Easter
To practice self-discipline and remember Jesus' sacrifice
Because meat is not allowed in churches
Because it is a rule made by modern priests
16
Which type of map shows landforms like mountains, rivers, and valleys?
Physical map
Political map
Road map
Climate map
17
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
The cake was a mountain of chocolate.
The moon glowed brightly in the night sky.
The wind whispered through the trees.
The water was as cold as ice.
18
Which of the following is an example of a need?
A winter coat in cold weather
A box of chocolates
A giant TV
A new video game
19
How does Ms. Aloi think you will do on your science fair project?
Alright
Amazing
Terrible
OK
20
Which of the following words is an example of onomatopoeia?
Roar
Silent
Bright
Small
21
What do Catholics receive on Ash Wednesday?
A cross of ashes on their forehead
A small loaf of bread
A piece of palm from last year's Palm Sunday
A blessing of holy water
22
What is the main difference between needs and wants?
People must have needs to survive, while wants are things we like to have.
Wants are more important than needs.
Needs are only food and water, while wants are everything else.
Wants cost more money than needs.
23
Who did President Trump meet with last Friday to discuss the war between Russia and Ukraine?
JD Vance
Joe Biden
Vladimir Putin
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
24
Which of the following is not a traditional Lenten practice?
Fasting
Giving to the poor
Attending extra parties
Praying more often
25
Why do people have to make choices about what to buy?
Because they have limited money and resources
Because everything is free
Because stores only sell a few items
Because they don’t need anything
26
Which sentence does not contain a simile?
The leaves danced in the wind.
The baby’s laugh was like a melody.
She was as graceful as a swan.
His backpack was as heavy as a rock.
27
You'll never know dear, how much I ______ you. Please don't take my sunshine away.
Miss
See
Like
Love
28
What makes a metaphor different from a simile?
A metaphor uses "like" or "as" to compare things.
A metaphor describes an action in detail
A metaphor only appears in poems.
A metaphor directly states one thing is another.
29
Identify the metaphor in this sentence: "The stars were diamonds in the sky."
Were diamonds
Stars were diamonds in the sky
The stars
In the sky
30
Why should we pray?
To have a relationship with God.
To get what we want.
To show God we love Him.
To be closer with God
31
Which sentence contains a simile?
His voice was music to my ears.
The stars winked in the night sky.
She ran as fast as a cheetah.
The sun was a golden coin in the sky.
32
What is the purpose of using a simile in writing?
To explain a scientific fact
To compare two things using "like" or "as"
To make sentences shorter
To describe a character’s thoughts
33
My teachers love me.
False
True
34
Which of these sound words is associated with water?
Boom
Splash
Hiss
Buzz
35
Which sentence contains a metaphor?
The baby’s smile was like sunshine.
She ran as fast as a cheetah.
The classroom was a zoo.
He jumped higher than a kangaroo.
36
Which of the following is an example of a want?
Medicine for a sick person
A mansion with a swimming pool
A pair of shoes for school
School lunch

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