2024 Dictionary Skills Test #2

A tarpon is a kind of _____?

• Bird

• Ape

• Fish

• Amphibian

On about what days of the year is there an equinox?

• January 1, July 1

• May 31, September 1

• June 21, December 21

• March 21, September 23

A cent is to a dollar as a kopeck is to what currency?

• Yen

• Ruble

• Pound

• Euro

The Roman numeral for the number five hundred (500) is _____?

• V

• D

• C

• L

The Painted Desert region is in which U.S. State?

• Arizona

• Idaho

• Utah

• Nevada

Rough Riders were cavalry members in what American war?

• American Revolution

• Civil War

• Spanish-American War

• War of 1812

Which of the following games is most similar to pinochle?

• Hide and seek

• Solitaire

• Tag

• Chess

What material is shaped using an adze?

• Wood

• Steel

• Glass

• Marble

In the semaphore system, how do you signal the letter R?

• Flags held crossed above head

• Left flag raised, right flag down

• Flags held straight out on both sides

• Right flag raised, left flag down

Which of the following items is homogenous?

• A. A glass of water

• B. A bowl of cereal and milk

• C. A plate of chicken and rice

• D. A slice of cherry pie