Alexander Barker

City: Ithaca, NY
University: Cornell University

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"The Monkey’s Paw" Quiz – Flashcards
03 Oct 2017 Flashcards

question exposition answer A soldier visits the White family and gives them a monkey paw that supposedly grants three wishes. question rising action answer 1) Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds 2) Herbert dies. 3) Mrs. White wishes for her son back question climax answer There is knocking at the door. question falling action answer […]

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Engl102: Elements of the Essay – Flashcards
02 Oct 2017 Flashcards

question A thesis should be – answer A debatable, interpretive claim. question A thesis should be – answer Open to complexity. question An effective conclusion might focus on any of the following except – answer A summary of the essay up to the point of the conclusion. question Choose the term that best describes the […]

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Chapter 8 Nationalism positive/negative effects – Flashcards
26 Sep 2017 Flashcards

question positive answer people within a nation overcoming their differences for the common good. question negative answer forced assimilation of minority cultures into a nation’s majority culture. question positive answer overthrow of colonial rule question negative answer ethnic cleansing, such as Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 1990s. question positive answer democratic governments in nations throughout […]

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USH CH21 Test Review – Flashcards
22 Sep 2017 Flashcards

question What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 enable federal officials to do? answer register voters question In which region did the highest concentration of riots occur? answer Northeast question The Civil Rights Act of 1968 banned discrimination in which activity? answer selling or renting a home question Which of the following is not […]

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Midterm test – Flashcards
19 Sep 2017 Flashcards

question economic answer The most important force causing people to emigrate has been question xenphobia answer Fear or hatred of strangers is question ethnocentrism answer Beliefs and policies favoring native-born citizens over immigrants is called question all of these answer The anti-Catholic feeling in the 19th century U.S. question all of these answer The Chinese […]

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Gov Ch 13 – Flashcard
18 Sep 2017 Flashcards

question chief of state answer he is the ceremonial head of the government of the United State, the symbol of al the people of the nation question chief executive answer he is vested by the Constitution with “the executive Power” of the United States question chief administrator answer or director, of the Federal Government, heading […]

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Test Answers on Psychology Ch. 13 – Flashcards
13 Sep 2017 Flashcards

question Senescence answer begins once body structures reach maximum capacity and efficiency. question Biological aging answer can be modified substantially through interventions. question Which of the following statements about the “wear-and-tear” theory of aging is true? answer Regular, moderate-to-vigorous exercise predicts a longer life, which is contrary to the theory. question The __________ theory of […]

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APES ch 1&24 test – Flashcards
12 Sep 2017 Flashcards

question Which of the following is the best description of a sustainable system component? answer one which is in balance with the system as a whole question The scientific process and knowledge is based on __. answer testing hypotheses that are built on observations question The cumulative total and kind of living things on Earth […]

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Pol101 Chapter 14 – Flashcards
08 Sep 2017 Flashcards

question _______ determine(s) how delegates are distributed by the primaries. answer Party rules question The single biggest factor accounting for how people decide to vote is answer party identification. question A _______ issue is one on which the parties differ in their perspectives and their proposed solutions. answer position question What method has increased voter […]

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AP Gov Fall Final Practice Questions – Flashcards
07 Sep 2017 Flashcards

question Which of the following is the most accurate description of the amount of trust that Americans have in government? A. Americans have always distrusted their government, a reflection of their individualism B. There is no data on this issue C. Trust levels were high in the 1950s and early 1960s, but since the mid-1960s […]

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Chapter 1- A Background for the Profession – Flashcards
06 Sep 2017 Flashcards

question WHO answer The World Health Organization question health defined by WHO answer -“the state of complete mental, physical and social well being not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. -‘positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capabilities” question health defined by the Joint Committee answer – is a dynamic […]

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hrt 101 – Flashcard
04 Sep 2017 Flashcards

question All of the following are included in the Food and Beverage Division EXCEPT: room service stewarding banquets housekeeping answer housekeeping question Labor cost benchmarks are measured by answer covers-per-person-hour question The second in command in the kitchen is called the answer sous chef question An acceptable profit margin for food in a hotel is […]

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History Chp.18 Section 3 – Flashcards
29 Aug 2017 Flashcards

question In 1862 Congress passed two important land grant acts that helped open the West to settlers. What were they? answer The Homestead Act and the Morrill Act (1862) question This act gave government-owned land to small farmers. answer The Homestead Act (1862) question This act granted more than 17 million acres of federal land […]

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ap gov political parties essays :( – Flashcards
10 Aug 2017 Flashcards

question ESSAY 1 Describe the four parts of the party structure and what they do. answer National Confention- Set platform and nominate pres candidate. National Committe – set time and place, set number of delegates for each state and mannage party affairs. Congressional campaign: work to get cands elected National CHair: Head of party question […]

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Biology and the Environment – Flashcards
04 Aug 2017 Flashcards

question Scientific inquiry is largely based on answer an incremental approach to truth question The conservation ethic holds that we should answer be responsible for wise management while using natural resources question A paradigm answer is a dominant view in science question Advances in agriculture answer resulted in alteration and destruction of natural systems question […]

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U.S. History – Ch 8 – Flashcards
01 Aug 2017 Flashcards

question From 1775 until 1781, the Second Continental Congress existed without any answer Constitutional basis. question Which states wanted Congress, under the proposed Articles of Confederation, to preserve western lands as a national domain that would eventually be sold off to settlers? answer States with no land claims to the west question What did James […]

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Good Life Midterm – Flashcards
25 Jul 2017 Flashcards

question The history answer being blessed is judged by how you die; riches don’t make you blessed; translated: David Greene question The history answer Croesus: learned hard way that wealthy materials don’t measure good life; herodotus question Five-Fold Happiness answer luck, prosperity, longevity, happiness, wealth; By: Viven Sung question The Roots of Ayurveda answer “three […]

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Public Speaking Test 3 Study Guide: – Flashcards
19 May 2017 Flashcards

question Good speech delivery a. is accompanied by frequent gestures .b. requires that the speaker have a strong voice. c. sounds conversational even though it has been rehearsed. d. draws the attention of the audience away from the message. e. is best achieved by reading from a manuscript. answer c. sounds conversational even though it […]

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Organizing Your Informative Presentation Types Of Informative – Flashcards
10 May 2017 Flashcards

question Sarah is preparing her speech, “Defining the Constitution”. Her topic has many parts and she wants to focus on some more than others. What is the best type of organization for her speech? a. topical b. spatial c. chronological d. problem-solution Please select the best answer from the choices provided answer A question Paul […]

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Achieving Balance in Life
30 Apr 2017 Flashcards

question balanced answer (adj) consisting of parts that are in correct or pleasing proportion; equal or proportionate in two or more aspects “To be healthy, you have to eat a balanced diet that contains appropriate amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.” “She is a very balanced individual; she spends appropriate amounts of time and energy […]

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8th Grade Writing SOL Prompts – Flashcards
20 Apr 2017 Flashcards

question Where is one place in the world you would like to visit? Explain why you would want to visit this place, and what you would want to do or see once you arrive. Include specific details and examples in your response answer One place in the world that I would like to visit is […]

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Great Writing 3: Unit 1 – Flashcards
09 Apr 2017 Flashcards

question jack answer a tool that is used to raise a car in order to remove a tire question lug nut wrench answer a tool that is used to take the bolts off a car wheel question spare answer extra question to elevate answer to raise question the strength answer power (noun form of the […]

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