- (Topic 3)
The snow-covered surface of the lake presents a reassuring illusion of _____ . but beneath the snow the ice is riven with treacherous cracks.

1. A. uniformity
2. B. isolation
3. C. seclusion
4. D. protection
5. E. substantiality
6. F. soundness

Correct Answer: DE

- (Topic 2)
The graph summarizes the responses from 4.500 respondents who rated their degree of confidence in each of eight United States institutions. Each respondent gave each institution one of five confidence ratings: high, moderate, little, none, or undecided.

Of the respondents who did not rate their degree of confidence in the federal government undecided, approximately what fraction rated their degree of confidence in that institution little or none?
A)

B)

C)

D)

E)

1. A. Option A
2. B. Option B
3. C. Option C
4. D. Option D
5. E. Option E

Correct Answer: B

- (Topic 2)
Exhibit.

Greg's income last year was $45,000. The graph above shows the distribution of his income, by income source. Based on the information given, which of the following statements about his income last year are true?
Indicate all such statements.

1. A. His income from earnings was $11,250.
2. B. More than j of his income was from assets and earnings combined.
3. C. His income from social security was 56 percent greater than his income from earnings.

Correct Answer: ABC

- (Topic 2)
Which of the following is greatest?
A)

B)

C)

D)

E)

1. A. Option A
2. B. Option B
3. C. Option C
4. D. Option D
5. E. Option E

Correct Answer: D

- (Topic 3)
Mathematicians have sometimes acknowledged that _____ is a requirement for creativity: for example. Poincare described explicitly a time when he experienced an insight after an incubation period, a period during which the unconscious mind was at work.

1. A. intelligence
2. B. preparation
3. C. motivation assistance
4. D. collaboration

Correct Answer: C