Study Island Bot -- Automatically answer questions on Study Island * for demonstration purposes only *

studyisland.user.js

// ==UserScript==
// @name          Study Island Bot
// @description   Automatically answer questions on Study Island
// @include       http://*.studyisland.com/cfw/test/options*
// @include       http://*.studyisland.com/cfw/test/practice-session*
// @grant         none
// @namespace     http://github.com/theopolisme
// @license       MIT License
// @version       1.01
// @released      2013-09-01
// @updated       2013-09-01
// ==/UserScript==

/* 
 * This file is a Greasemonkey user script. To install it, you need 
 * the Firefox plugin "Greasemonkey" (URL: http://greasemonkey.mozdev.org/)
 * After installing the extension, restart Firefox and revisit 
 * this script. Now you will see a new menu item "Install User Script"
 * in your tools menu.
 * 
 * To uninstall this script, go to your "Tools" menu and select 
 * "Manage User Scripts", then select this script from the list
 * and click uninstall :)
 *
 * This script is used as a demonstration of the fatal flaws of rote learning
 * in the 21st century and how Study Island is a depressingly ineffective
 * learning tool for, well, just about anybody.
 * 
 * Licensed under the MIT License
 * http://opensource.org/licenses/MIT
*/

// Sample data is provided for [8th grade] -- [Science] -- [Pretest]
// This should be a dictionary of key-value pairs (question-answer)
SI_ANSWERS = {
"Which of the following contains only one type of atom?":"carbon",
"How does a bird's unique beak design most likely promote its survival?":"helps in food gathering",
"<p align=\"center\"><img src=\"/userfiles/ok8spr5.gif\"></p>An experiment was conducted to measure the effect of equal amounts of fertilizer on the growth of bean plants and corn plants.  The results indicated that, although both seedlings benefited from the fertilizer, the bean plants benefited slightly more.  Which graph <b>best</b> shows these results?":"X",
"When a gas changes into a liquid, it is called ____________, and the speed of the molecules is ___________.":"condensation; decreasing",
"Robbie is trying to learn as much as he can about a rock that he found. This particular rock contains some fossils. What can Robbie learn from the fossils?":"the relative age of the rock",
"Which statement about gravitational attraction is correct?":"The more massive a body is, and the closer an object is to its center of mass, the stronger the gravitational attraction the body exerts on the object.<br><br>",
"Joe wanted to experiment with different factors that affect the freezing rate of water.  He put two cups of water into each of two identical glass bowls.  Next, he stirred sugar into the water in one of the bowls, and he put both bowls in the freezer.  He checked their temperatures after one hour, and measured how much water was still liquid in each bowl.<br><br>What was the variable that changed in this experiment?":"the amount of sugar mixed into each bowl",
"Stacy's home is sprayed with a pesticide to control spiders. She didn't see any spiders for a period of time, but eventually she began to see the spiders again. The next time the exterminator sprayed her house, they used the same pesticide, and it had no effect on the spiders. What is the best way to explain this change in survivorship of the spider population?":"The spiders with pesticide-resistant traits survived and reproduced.",
"A student combines 3 grams of one chemical with 4 grams of a different chemical, and a chemical reaction takes place.  The product weighs only 5 grams.  What is the BEST explanation for this?":"The reaction produced a gas as another product.",
"A red ball weighs more than a blue ball.  This requires that":"Earth's gravitational pull on the red ball is greater than on the blue ball.",
"Ramon's mother gives him an ice cream cone after dinner. When he goes outside to eat it, the ice cream begins to melt very quickly. Which of the following describes what is happening to his ice cream?":"A physical change is taking place.",
"Scientists followed a set of steps designed to detect metals found in different sources of drinking water.  The steps are out of order.<br><br><table align=\"center\" border=0 width=\"85%\"><tr><td nowrap>Step 1:&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>Collect the water samples.</td></tr><tr><td nowrap><br>Step 2:&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td><br>Conclude which, if any, of the water samples have unsafe levels of metal.</td></tr><tr><td nowrap><br>Step 3:&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td><br>Measure the amounts of metals in each sample and record the amounts in a table.</td></tr><tr><td nowrap><br>Step 4:&nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td><br>Predict whether or not water sources near a manufacturing plant are contaminated.</td></tr></table><br><br>Which of these shows the correct order of the steps for the water quality study?":"4-1-3-2",
"What is the <b>first</b> step in designing a product?":"identify the need or want",
"<p align=\"center\"><table cellspacing=\"10\" align=\"bottom\"><tr><td><img src=\"/userfiles/24118duck.jpg\"></td><td><img src=\"/userfiles/24118egret.jpg\"></td><td><img src=\"/userfiles/24118beluga.jpg\"></td></tr></table></p>These animals are grouped together because all of them":"are warm-blooded.",
"Tekia and Scott were in charge of measuring rainfall. Tekia checked the rainfall level one morning as soon as it had stopped raining. Scott checked it again, later that day. He got a lower reading than Tekia. What <b>MOST LIKELY</b> caused the difference in the readings?":"evaporation",
"<p align=\"center\"><img src=\"/userfiles/ny8gr12.gif\"></p>What evidence indicates that a chemical change took place when the iron and sulfur combined to form iron sulfide?":"The change resulted in a new property.",
"To find an object’s density (D), first measure its mass (m) and volume (V). Then use the following equation:<p align=\"center\">D = <sup>m</sup>/<sub>V</sub><br><br><b>Densities of Common Substances</b><table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3><tr><td align=\"center\"><b>Substance</b></td><td align=\"center\"><b>Density</b> (g/cm<sup>3</sup>)</td></tr><tr><td align=\"center\">Water (liquid)</td><td align=\"center\">1.00</td></tr><tr><td align=\"center\">Silver (solid)</td><td align=\"center\">10.50</td></tr><tr><td align=\"center\">Gold (solid)</td><td align=\"center\">19.3</td></tr><tr><td align=\"center\">Platinum (solid)</td><td align=\"center\">21.4</td></tr></table></p>Examine the above equation and table. Shannon has a Platinum ball with a mass of 1,284 g. What is its volume?":"60 cm<sup>3</sup>",
"Mandy is testing an unknown solution to determine whether it is an acid or a base.  She places a piece of red litmus paper into the solution and the paper turns blue.<br><br>Mandy's unknown solution":"is a base.",
"Which of these should be done after data is collected for an experiment?":"Conclusions should be drawn.",
"<p align=\"center\"><img src=\"/userfiles/24118oxygen.gif\"></p>In the periodic table, an element's <b>atomic number</b> is equal to the":"number of protons in the nucleus of one atom of that element.",
"Which of the following is a characteristic of elements?":"They cannot be divided into smaller substances.",
"<p align=\"center\"><img src=\"/pics/116211Frog.jpg\" ca #34825050></p>The frog shown in the picture above is shorter than 1.5 inches and has smooth skin.  Based on the dichotomous key, the frog most likely belongs to which of the following species?":"Litoria caerulea",
"Which of the following are true about magnetic forces and electric currents?<p align=center><table border=0><tr align=left valign=top><td align=right>I.</td><td>Magnetic forces can be produced as an electric current moves along a wire.<br><br></td></tr><tr align=left valign=top><td align=right>II.</td><td>Electric currents can be generated by a magnetic force.<br><br></td></tr><tr align=left valign=top><td align=right>III.</td><td>In both magnetism and electricity, positively charged particles attract other positively charged particles.<br><br></td></tr><tr align=left valign=top><td align=right>IV.</td><td>Both magnets and electrically charged particles can move some objects without touching them.<br><br></td></tr></table></p>":"I, II, and IV only",
"What is the force that pulls matter in clouds of space dust together to create stars?":"gravity",
"Both living and nonliving things are composed of tiny particles known as&nbsp;_______.":"atoms",
"<p align=\"center\"><img src=\"/userfiles/24118periodictable.gif\"><br><font size=1 color=gray>Picture adapted from http://www.chem.wisc.edu/areas/reich/handouts/periodic-table.GIF.</font></p>What are the elements highlighted in yellow classified as?":"nonmetals",
"In which situation is a chemical reaction occurring?":"a nail rusts",
"The atmosphere is comprised mainly of":"nitrogen and oxygen.",
"Mixtures are very different from compounds. Mixtures can be physically separated into different components and compounds cannot be physically separated. Which of the following is <b>NOT</b> a mixture?":"sugar",
"What can be said about this equation?<p align=\"center\">2Na(s) + Cl<sub>2</sub>(g)  &#8594; 2NaCl(s)</p>":"The mass of the reactants is the same as the mass of the products.",
"<p align=\"center\"><img src=\"/userfiles/24118periodictable.gif\"><br><font size=1 color=gray>Picture adapted from http://www.chem.wisc.edu/areas/reich/handouts/periodic-table.GIF.</font></p>What are the elements highlighted in pink classified as?":"metals",
"What is the force that keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?":"gravity",
"What is the force that keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth?": "gravity",
"Which of the items below helps the scientist to learn the most about the internal structure of cells? <p align=\"center\"><table border=0 cellpadding=10 cellspacing=0><tr><td align=\"center\" valign=\"bottom\"><img src=\"/userfiles/NJ8C.gif\"><br><font size=3 face=\"verdana\"><strong>W.</strong></font></td><td align=\"center\" valign=\"bottom\"><img src=\"/userfiles/NJ8A.gif\"><br><font size=3 face=\"verdana\"><strong>X.</strong></font></td></tr><tr><td align=\"center\" valign=\"bottom\"><img src=\"/userfiles/NJ8B.gif\"><br><font size=3 face=\"verdana\"><strong>Y.</strong></font></td><td align=\"center\" valign=\"bottom\"><img src=\"/userfiles/NJ8D.gif\"><br><font size=3 face=\"verdana\"><strong>Z.</strong></font></td></tr></table></p>":"Y",
"To find an object’s density (D), first measure its mass (m) and volume (V). Then use the following equation:<p align=\"center\">D = <sup>m</sup>/<sub>V</sub><br><br><b>Densities of Common Substances</b><table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3><tr><td align=\"center\"><b>Substance</b></td><td align=\"center\"><b>Density</b> (g/cm<sup>3</sup>)</td></tr><tr><td align=\"center\">Water (liquid)</td><td align=\"center\">1.00</td></tr><tr><td align=\"center\">Silver (solid)</td><td align=\"center\">10.50</td></tr><tr><td align=\"center\">Gold (solid)</td><td align=\"center\">19.3</td></tr><tr><td align=\"center\">Platinum (solid)</td><td align=\"center\">21.4</td></tr></table></p>Examine the above equation and table. Shannon has a Platinum ball with a mass of 856 g. What is its volume?":"40 cm<sup>3</sup>",
"<p align=\"center\"><img src=\"/userfiles/24118periodictable.gif\"><br><font size=1 color=gray>Picture adapted from http://www.chem.wisc.edu/areas/reich/handouts/periodic-table.GIF.</font></p>What are the elements highlighted in green classified as?":"metalloids",
"To find an object’s density (D), first measure its mass (m) and volume (V). Then use the following equation:<p align=\"center\">D = <sup>m</sup>/<sub>V</sub><br><br><b>Densities of Common Substances</b><table border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3><tr><td align=\"center\"><b>Substance</b></td><td align=\"center\"><b>Density</b> (g/cm<sup>3</sup>)</td></tr><tr><td align=\"center\">Water (liquid)</td><td align=\"center\">1.00</td></tr><tr><td align=\"center\">Silver (solid)</td><td align=\"center\">10.50</td></tr><tr><td align=\"center\">Gold (solid)</td><td align=\"center\">19.3</td></tr><tr><td align=\"center\">Platinum (solid)</td><td align=\"center\">21.4</td></tr></table></p>Examine the above equation and table. Shannon has a Platinum ball with a mass of 428 g. What is its volume?":"20 cm<sup>3</sup>"
}

function options_page() {
    $("#quesNum option").each(function() {
        if (this.value == '10') {
            $(this).val(200);
            $(this).attr("selected", "selected");
        }
    });
    $("#testSessionNextBtn").trigger("click");
}

function test_page() {
    var q_num = $('#spanCurrentItemNumber').text();
    var item = $.session.items[q_num];
    var question_string = item.question;
    var ansobject = item.answers;
    var answers = $.map(ansobject, function (value, key) { return value; });
    var ans_string = SI_ANSWERS[question_string];
    if (ans_string) {
        var ans_pos = answers.indexOf(ans_string);
        if (ans_pos != -1) {
            var answerdiv = "#answerSelection_"+q_num+"_"+(ans_pos+1);
            $(answerdiv).trigger("click");
            $(document).ajaxStop(function () {
                $("#buttonNext").trigger("click");
                $(document).ajaxStop(function() {
                    $('span.ui-button-text').each(function(){
                        if($(this).text() == 'End Session') { 
                            $(this).trigger("click");
                            return;
                        }
                    });
                });
                test_page();
            });
        } else {
            console.log('WTF...unable to find answer in answerlist...\n');
            console.log(item);
            console.log(ansobject);
            $("#buttonNext").trigger("click"); // Skip it
        }
    } else {
        console.log('Unable to find answer in cache...data:\n');
        console.log(item);
        console.log(ansobject);
        $("#buttonNext").trigger("click"); // Skip it
    }
}

function results_page() {
    tryAgain();
}

if (window.location.href.indexOf("options") != -1) {
    // If we're on the options page
    options_page();
} else if (window.location.href.indexOf("practice-session-results") != -1) {
    // If we're on the results page
    results_page();
} else if (window.location.href.indexOf("practice-session") != -1) {
    // If we're on the test page itself
    test_page();
}

How does the distance between the planet Earth and the Sun compare with the distances between the planet Earth and other stars?
A.
About half of the other stars are closer to Earth than the Sun.
B.
The other stars are many thousands of times closer to Earth than the Sun.
C.
The Sun and all the other stars are the same distance from Earth.
D.
The Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star.

1 Unlike cavemen thousands of years ago, people today eat many whole grain foods. 2 Like bread, cereal, rice, and pasta. 3 Fruits and vegetables are also an important part of people's diets today. 4 Vegetables are an excellent source of nutrition.

Which sentence above is a fragment?
A.
4
B.
1
C.
3
D.
2

The following is a draft of a student essay. It may contain errors.

The Apple Pie Disaster

 (1) Monica had gotten good grades last semester, so she and I decided to celebrate her success by baking an apple pie. (2) After a long day at school, both of us went to the closest supermarket to buy the ingredients for the apple pie. (3) We carefully picked up all the items on the list and eagerly walked back home. (4) On our way back, we kept discussing how we could make our pie tastier by adding some whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
 (5) As soon as we reached home, we excitedly began our baking experiment. (6) We pre-heated the oven as mentioned in the recipe. (7) Meanwhile, I prepared the dough for the pie and placed it carefully on a pie plate. (8) Monica tossed the sliced apples in a large bowl along with some brown sugar and cinnamon. (9) After setting the temperature of the oven, Monica sliced the apples into thin, even slices. (10) We beautifully arranged the apple slices on the pie crust and put the pie tray in the oven for about 30 minutes. (11) Both of us were very proud of our joint experiment, and we could not wait for our pie to be ready. (12) Once the pie crust began to appear golden-brown, we took the pie out of the oven and let it cool for a while. (13) We then placed a big dollop of whipped cream on our pie and sat down to enjoy it. (14) We took a bite of the pie and it tasted very salty. (15) To our horror, we realized that I had added salt to the pie dough instead of sugar!

1
Which detail would be best to add after sentence 11 to further develop the description of characters?
A.
We decided that whipped cream on our pie would be better than ice cream.
B.
Monica eagerly peered into the oven and clapped her hands with anticipation.
C.
The pie baked and we quickly cleaned up the pans and bowls in the kitchen.
D.
Monica and I agreed that this would be the best apple pie in history.
Reset Next Question

Which detail would be best to add after sentence 11 to further develop the description of characters?
A.
We decided that whipped cream on our pie would be better than ice cream.
B.
Monica eagerly peered into the oven and clapped her hands with anticipation.
C.
The pie baked and we quickly cleaned up the pans and bowls in the kitchen.
D.
Monica and I agreed that this would be the best apple pie in history.

Which detail would be best to add after sentence 11 to further develop the description of characters?
A.
We decided that whipped cream on our pie would be better than ice cream.
B.
Monica eagerly peered into the oven and clapped her hands with anticipation.
C.
The pie baked and we quickly cleaned up the pans and bowls in the kitchen.
D.
Monica and I agreed that this would be the best apple pie in history.

 (1) Kids can get nosebleeds once in a while or more often. (2) The nosebleeds that are most common in kids usually occur near the front of the nose, on the wall separating the two sides of the nose (the septum), and usually start from just one nostril. (3) Sometimes nosebleeds start further back in the nose. (4) This is rare and occurs mostly in older people in people who have high blood pressure, or in people who have injuries to their nose or face.

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 4?
A.
Remove the comma after blood pressure.
B.
Change their face to his or her face.
C.
Add a comma after older people.
D.
Make no change.

Which of these is the best summary of the first paragraph?
A.
The severe storm in Wichita, Kansas, last night brought strong winds but no tornadoes.
B.
A severe storm last night in Wichita, Kansas, dropped a lot of rain and brought strong winds.
C.
Between 9 PM and 1 AM, areas around Wichita, Kansas, received as much as eight inches of rain.
D.
A severe storm brought between six and eight inches of rain to Wichita, Kansas.

Marathon Kids is a special running program sponsored by RunTex. For five months, children run a half-mile to one mile at a time until they reach 26.2 miles. This is the total distance of a marathon. Students who have participated this year will cross the 26-mile line on Saturday, February 16. On that day, kindergartners through fifth-graders will receive their Marathon Kids medals. The Final Mile Medal Celebration will be held at Burger Center, located at 3200 Jones Road.

Which of the following best summarizes the passage above?
A.
Marathon Kids is a special running program that has children run over the course of five months a half-mile to one mile at a time until they reach 26.2 miles. Participants receive medals on Saturday, February 16.
B.
Marathon Kids is a running program that allows children to collectively run the length of a marathon. Children who participated in this program will receive medals at the Final Mile Medal Celebration at Burger Center.
C.
On Saturday, February 16, Marathon Kids, which is a special running program sponsored by RunTex, will hand out medals to kindergartners through fifth-graders who participated in their running program.
D.
On Saturday, February 16, kindergartners through fifth-graders will receive their Marathon Kids medals if they participated in a special running program sponsored by RunTex.

Read these sentences from the passage.

Alan was confounded when he caught a distracted Nick repeatedly glancing at his watch. Alan found this puzzling because mathematics was Nick's favorite subject, and he was usually very attentive in class.

What does confounded mean in this context?
A.
confused
B.
outraged
C.
irritated
D.
curious

According to MLA guidelines, which sentence quotes the passage correctly?
A.
Chadwick writes, "Based on DNA studies, [scientists] have learned that at least 170,000 years ago, body lice emerged. Body lice originated from head lice, which are two different species" (8).
B.
Chadwick says, "Tiny impressions in baked clay fragments show fine textiles comparable to linen, possibly made from flax" (8).
C.
Chadwick reports, "It was especially important to wear clothes because different fabrics protected people from a variety of things, whether it be extremes in temperature or insect bites" (8).
D.
Chadwick states, "The use of plants for producing fabrics seems to have begun with [Homo sapiens]" (8).

Who was the monarch of Britain in the time leading up to and during the American Revolution?
A.
King James III
B.
King George III
C.
King Louis VIII
D.
Queen Elizabeth II

Passage 1
Winnipeg
(from The City of Winnipeg Web site)

The city of Winnipeg is located in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It is only 60 miles north of the United States’ border. The Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet in Winnipeg. This point, known as The Forks, is almost at the center of North America.

Winnipeg was founded as a city in 1873. It had a population of only 1,869. In 1885, the Canadian Pacific Railway brought rapid development to the city. Today, it is the eighth largest city in Canada. It has a population of around 670,000.

Winnipeg is a thriving city. Food and beverage products and farming equipment are made here. Goods are easily transported on the railway. Tourism is another main source of business for the city. Also, a lot of grain is grown here. The city's water supply can support one million people.

Winnipeg has a lot to offer. The downtown areas are full of stores. People can shop without having to pay a general sales tax. There are many nice hotels and motor home parks. The city is also known for its lovely parks that are full of trees. The nearby lakes are wonderful for fishing, boating, and swimming.

Passage 2
Visit Winnipeg
(from a travel agency Web site)

  Travelers will enjoy the beauty and excitement of Winnipeg. The city is just 60 miles north of the U.S. border. The Red River and the Assiniboine River intersect in the city at a point known as The Forks. People can climb Market Tower for a great view of the two rivers.
  There is a variety of places to stay. Some may prefer to stay at the homey Winnipeg Bed and Breakfast. Other travelers may want to stay in a deluxe suite at the modern Downtown Winnipeg Hotel.
  Winnipeg’s restaurants are sure to delight visitors with many different tastes. Couples can enjoy a romantic dinner at the Ukrainian restaurant on Regent Street. Vegetarians can relish the flavor of the Underground Café. Visitors do not want to miss out on a classic diner like Kelekis.
  Winnipeg has many attractions. Some of the best include The Forks, St. Boniface, the Exchange District, and Oak Hammock Marsh. St. Boniface is the city's historic French neighborhood. The Exchange District has the most buildings from the early 1900s. Guided tours are available. Oak Hammock Marsh is a wonderful place to experience nature in a canoe or on a hiking trail.
  Winnipeg has it all! The city is filled with entertainment, shopping, dining, culture, and nature. Come and enjoy everything this city hasWhat is the article from the City of Winnipeg's Web site mainly about?

A.
the best sites for visitors to see in Winnipeg
B.
the history and development of Winnipeg
C.
the history of the French area of Winnipeg
D.
the best places for travelers to eat in Winnipeg

Why does the author use the simile "Jake steps into the throw and chucks the ball like a missile tied to a tightrope wire"?
A.
to show how long it takes the pass to get there
B.
to show how Jake practices
C.
to show how fast and straight the pass is
D.
to show how fast the receiver is

How does the author's comparison of the Art Deco movement and the Pop Art movement help the reader better understand the development of the two art styles?
A.
by revealing the social beliefs of a particular period reflected by each art movement
B.
by contrasting the different everyday objects used by artists during a particular period
C.
by mentioning the names of countries where each art movement originated
D.
by highlighting the different materials that people invented during each movement

In this excerpt from the novel The Country of Pointed Firs, the unnamed narrator—a female writer—receives a visit from a retired sea captain.

adapted from Captain Littlepage
by Sarah Orne Jewett

 "I am an old man, as you can see," said Captain Littlepage, "and I have been a shipmaster the greater part of my life. You may not think it, but I am above eighty years of age."
 "You must have left the sea many years ago," I said.
 "I should have been serviceable at least five or six years more," he answered.
 Now we were approaching dangerous ground, but I asked to hear more with all the deference I really felt.
 "I had a valuable cargo of general merchandise from the London docks to Fort Churchill, a station of the old company on Hudson's Bay," said the captain earnestly. "we were delayed in lading, and baffled by head winds and a heavy tumbling sea all the way north—about and across. Then the fog kept us off the coast; and when I made port at last, it was too late to delay in those northern waters with such a vessel and such a crew as I had. They cared for nothing, and idled me into a fit of sickness; but my first mate was a good, excellent man, so we made what speed we could to get clear of Hudson's Bay. I meant it should be my last voyage in her, and so it proved. She had been an excellent vessel in her day. Of the cowards aboard her I can't say so much."
 "Then you were wrecked?" I asked.
 "I wasn't caught astern o'the lighter by any fault of mine," said the captain gloomily.
 "It was a hard life at sea in those days, I am sure," I said.
 "It was a dog's life," said the poor old gentleman, "but it made men of those who followed it. I see a change for the worse even in our own town here; full of loafers now. I view it that a community narrows down and grows dreadful ignorant when it is shut up to its own affairs, and gets no knowledge of the outside world except from a cheap, unprincipled newspaper. In the old days, a good part o' the best men here knew a hundred ports of something of the way folks lived in them. Shipping's a terrible loss to this part o' New England from a social point o' view, ma'am."
 "It accounts for the change in a great many things,—the sad disappearance of sea–captains,—doesn't it?"
 "A shipmaster was apt to get the habit of reading," said my companion. "A captain is not expected to be familiar with his crew, and for the company's sake in dull days and nights he turns to his book. Most of us old shipmasters came to know 'most everything about something . . . These bicycles today offend me dreadfully; they don't afford no real opportunities of experience such as a man gained on a voyage. No, when folks left home in the old days they left it to some purpose, and when they got home they stayed there and had some pride in it. There's no large–minded way of thinking now; the worst have got to be best and rule everything; we're all turned upside down and going back year by year."
 "Oh no, Captain Littlepage, I hope not," said I, trying to soothe his feelings.
 There was a silence in the schoolhouse, but we could hear the noise of the water on a beach below. It sounded like the strange warning wave that gives notice of the turn of the tide.

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu.
Choose the word and phrase that correctly complete the ideas in the sentence.
The author's use of
affects the story by
.

What does the author include to make her argument more effective?

What does the author include to make her argument more effective?
A.
information from doctors and scientists
B.
quotes from people who are truly crazy
C.
tips on how to keep things in one's head
D.
an interview with a group of self-talkers

 (1) People who talk to themselves are not necessarily crazy. (2) In fact, it is a natural thing for many people. (3) Even if we do not say things out loud, we all talk to ourselves in our heads.
 (4) Scientists believe that talking to one’s self is not only normal but also good. (5) It is a good way to calm down after a hard day. (6) Doctors from Toronto University in Canada believe that people who talk to themselves have more self control. (7) In turn, this keeps people from making bad choices. (8) By putting thoughts into words, people can solve problems more clearly. (9) People who talk to themselves are usually more confident, too.
 (10) On the other hand, some people talk to themselves in front of others. (11) Most people think this is crazy. (12) There is a better reason to avoid self-talk around others, though. (13) People may say things out loud that are better left in their heads. (14) Saying “Those are really long nose hairs!” to one's self while standing in front of Grandpa may not go over well.

3
What does the author include to make her argument more effective?
A.
information from doctors and scientists
B.
quotes from people who are truly crazy
C.
tips on how to keep things in one's head
D.
an interview with a group of self-talkers

Betsy drew the following triangles to show that ABC NLM by the ASA criterion. Does Betsy's drawing prove congruence by the ASA criterion?

A.
No, the congruent sides are not included between the congruent angles.
B.
Yes, Betsy's drawing shows that one side and two angles of each triangle are congruent.
C.
No, Betsy did not mark enough congruent sides.
D.
Yes, the triangles have a congruent side.

Brandy has built a computer model of a weather system. She has included information about bodies of water, the Sun, and the atmosphere. Brandy records the average daily temperature of a continental city that is at sea level (City A). She then records the noontime temperature of a continental city at the same latitude but at a greater elevation (City B).

If all other factors in her model are the same for both cities,
A.
It will always rain in City B but never in City A.
B.
City B will have a higher temperature overall than City A.
C.
It will always rain in City A but never in City B.
D.
City A will have a higher temperature overall than City B.