Worksheets2022 ABVM Super Quiz Practice #1
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
Literature
Which of the sisters have nicknames regularly used?
Jo
Meg
Beth
Amy
Three of the four sisters do: Jo, Meg and Beth
Comparing the sisters, which two are the farthest apart on a feminine scale?
Meg and Jo
Meg and Amy
Beth and Jo
Jo and Amy
Beth and Meg
What does Jo suggest they do with the spoiled gloves?
That they ask Mother to buy them new ones.
That they ask Hannah to clean the spoiled ones the best she can.
Jo will just go without gloves.
That they each wear one good one from Meg's pair and crumple a spoiled one up in their hand.
Jo doesn't have a solution, Meg does.
How will the girls know what time to leave the New Year's Eve party?
at 11 pm
Hannah will come get them
Mother will come get them
They will use the new watch that Mother gave them
Both A & B
Jo loved reading at Aunt March's home, but "Like all happiness, it did not last long." What usually stopped Jo's reading time?
Aunt March calling, "Josy-phine! Josy-phine!"
a visitor for Aunt March
the annoying bird Polly
Aunt March's nosy neighbor
None of the above
Why is Meg glad she doesn't have any "wild brothers to do wicked things and disgrace the family"?
Laurie is a disgrace to his father, and that is why his father ran away
Mr. Laurence's son is a disgrace
The hear stories of rude boys
Because of what happened in the King family
Because of a book that Jo is reading about boys disgracing their families
What finally made Beth brave enough to speak to Mr. Laurence again?
He will pay Beth money, and she can help her family
He apologizes for scaring her
He tells her that he was friends with her grandfather
The sisters all convince her that he is nice
He offers for her to play his piano without anyone hearing or seeing
What did Laurie do each time Beth practiced the piano, without her knowing?
He would sing along outside the room quietly.
He would play his guitar in unison
He would mount guard in the hallway to warn the servants away
He would bring his grandfather to listen
He would tell the sisters to come listen
Why do the girls do their chores outside for the Busy Bee Society?
They must be outside while the house gets cleaned
They work better when outside.
Mother like them to get outdoors as much as possible
Beth is sick and they don't want to also get sick
None of the above
Where does Laurie think Jo has been when he sees her going into and out of the building across from his fencing lesson?
to the newspaper
to a store that buys hair for wigs
to the dress shop
to the tennis courts
to the dentist
FINE ARTS
Where did Mariachi originate?
Spain
Mexico
Guatemala
El Salvador
It is unknown where Mariachi originated
What are the bronze bells hit with on the Chinese bianzhong?
the hand
a wooden stick
a mallet
a reed brush
a rod
What did the Classical period emphasize more that the Baroque period in terms of music?
melody
volume
speed
tempo
the story which is told
What is the lowest sounding woodwind instrument?
flute
saxaphone
piccolo
shawm
bassoon
What is the name of Elvis Presley's mansion?
Nashville Greens
Presley Place
Lisa Marie Manor
Graceland
Heartbreak Hotel
What is held in place on the mouthpiece of saxophone by a metal device called a ligature?
the reed
the cork
octave key
neck
the bell
What group started street dancing in the New York City area in the 1970s?
African-Americans
Puerto-Ricans
Asian-Americans
Both A & C
Both A & B
Who was the famous dancer who performed in the 1952 film Singin' in the Rain?
James (Jimmy) Stewart
Charlton Heston
Gene Kelly
Frank Sinatra
John Wayne
What are taps made of on modern tap shoes?
aluminum
iron steel
plastic
wood
fiberglass
In addition to dancing, what else was Rudolf Nureyev famous for?
running marathons
choreographing
singing
acting
all of the above
SOCIAL STUDIES
The introduction to the book states that protons, neutrons and electrons are the building blocks of matter. What is a proton?
A positively-charged ion
A negatively-charged ion
A neutrally-charged particle
A combination of negative, neutral, and positive particles
The basic building block of matter
How have the seven elements brought progress in society?
The seven elements have greatly increased humanity's ability to connect with others despite differences in politics and culture
The seven elements have brought about entirely positive economic, political, and social changes in every country that has been able to harness the energy of the elements
The seven elements have forced developed societies to look into green energy sooner that they otherwise would have
The seven elements have made survival easier, have allowed humans to harness greater amounts of energy, and have enabled the movement of people and ideas
The seven elements have provided the motivation and tools necessary for nations to establish entirely peaceful, harmonious relationships with each other.
What role did iron play in the Industrial Revolution?
Iron did not play a major role in the Industrial Revolution; rather, oil and coal played the most significant role during this time.
Iron caused nations to compete over who could produce the most armament, which led directly to WWI.
Iron was the backbone of the Industrial Revolution, as factories producing goods made of iron became the staple of economies.
Iron production was a minor effect of the Industrial Revolution
Iron production made it difficult for industrial leaders to find workers, because most people were unwilling to work in the horrid conditions of iron and steel factories.
How were Andrew Carnegie and Jamsetji Tata different?
Carnegie sought to amass as much wealth as possible, not matter the cost to his workers, while Tata believed his wealth belonged to his nation.
Carnegie sought to amass as much wealth as possible, while Tata did not concern himself with how much money his industry made.
Carnegie cared about the overall well-being of his workers, while Tata did not believe it was his business to worry about his workers' personal lives.
Carnegie was an industrial leader in steelworks, while Tata was an oil tycoon.
Carnegie acquired his wealth by using economies of scale, while Tata acquired his wealth while receiving government funds from Great Britain to kickstart his industry.
What is a hydrocarbon?
A hydrocarbon is a carbon atom isolated from any other element or atomic particle.
A hydrocarbon is a combination of carbon and hydrogen.
A hydrocarbon is a combination of water and carbon.
A hydrocarbon is the only type of carbon that does not form the foundation of fossil fuels.
A hydrocarbon is an atomic particle that combines carbon with a fossil fuel.
What is the role of coal in creating a market economy?
Coal processing becomes one of the most significant employment opportunities for lower-skilled workers, who are then able to rise in socioeconomic status.
Coal is often nationalized by governments, who then control the means of production, which supports a market economy.
Coal is used to develop fuel for automobiles, which help people commute to better work opportunities.
Coal mines provide jobs for citizens who would otherwise be out of work
Coal is used to fuel factories and other industrial processes that allow a nation to produce more goods, which leads to increased competition among companies.
How did the Spanish lust for gold impact the Americas?
Due to the incredible amount of gold that the Spanish found, they were able to finance large societies of Spanish settlers in the Americas almost immediately.
Native Americans fought back somewhat successfully and were able to curb the Spanish expansion in South America
Tens, if not hundreds of thousands, of natives were murdered as Spanish conquistadors took control of American territory in search of wealth and glory.
Native Americans established separate societies further inland, where the conquistadors couldn't overcome them as easily
The Spanish conquistadors failed in their attempts to find El Dorado, so they massacred the Native Americans as punishment and left the Americas
What is a mint?
A precious herb utilized in Muisca religious ceremonies
The process used to smelt iron ore
The collection of gold and silver that a nation's currency system is based
A official money-printing institution
The central bank where a nation's bullion is kept
What was the impact of mining in Europe during the 16th century?
Mining in Europe during the 16th century caused a sharp decrease in the standard of living among lower class workers due to the pollution and dangerous working conditions the mines presented
The mining industry was more profitable thaN agriculture, which caused an increase in the standard of living for people who lived and worked near mines
The mining industry in Europe was defunct in the 16th century, causing community leaders in towns with natural resources to demand mining operations begin in order to employ more people
Mining operations in 16th century Europe dramatically increased the standard of living for all Europeans as every single European nation had access to iron ores
In 16th century Europe, the mining industry paid the best wages for workers
Why were silver coins more practical than gold coins?
Silver coins are easier to find, since citizens prefer to keep more silver on hand than they do gold.
Silver coins are more valuable, so they can cover more transactions
Silver coins weigh less, so it is easier to carry more of them.
Silver coins had a lower value, which meant they could be used for everyday transactions.
Silver was more plentiful in Europe, so gold coins were eventually phased out.
RELIGION
What do Dominic Savio and Teresa of the Andes have in common?
The both joined the Dominican order
They both grew up in South America
They both grew up wealthy with many servants
They were both avid soccer players
They both died as teenagers
Which of the following saints were Italian?
Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception
Chiara Luce Badano
Dominic Savio
Both B & C
All of the above
Stanislaus Kostka accurately predicted he would be in heaven to celebrate what?
the Ascension
the Assumption
Christmas
Palm Sunday
feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary
What was the baptism name of Saint Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception?
Anna
Annalise
Anne
Annemarie
Adeline
Who is the patron saint of primary schools?
Dominic Savio
Teresa of the Andes
Kizito
Clare of Assisi
Joan of Arc
When was Saint Kizito baptized?
at six weeks of age
at two years of age
at fourteen years of age
at thirty-two years of age
in 1854
Who of the following is NOT yet a canonized saint of the Catholic Church (as of August 2021)?
Dominic Savio
Stanislaus Kostka
Chiara Luce Badano
Kizito
Teresa of the Andes
Chiara Luce Badano's mother saw her primary role as a mother was to_____.
educate her daughter
have her daughter marry well
teach her daughter how to navigate Italian society
pass love on to Chiara
provide financially for the family
What prayer did Chiara Luce Badano pray with those at her bedside in her last moments?
Angelus
Liturgy of the Hours
Come Holy Spirit
The Rosary
None of the above
Stanislaus Kostka was born in ___________.
Serbia in 1620
Russia in 1850
Poland in 1550
Hungary in 1621
The Ottoman Empire in 1498
SCIENCE
Within skeletal muscle, which filament is considered to be the "thick" filament?
Actin
Muscle
Fascicle
Fiber
Myosin
The lumbar vertebrae contain ___________ vertebrae?
1
2
5
7
12
Which of the following are components of the cranium?
Frontal bone
Temporal bone
Zygomatic
Both A and B
Both A and C
Head backward and forward movement is achieved by
Muscles attaching to the back of the vertebra
Muscles attaching to the clavicle
Muscles attaching to the side of the vertebra
Both A and B
Both B and C
The fingerprints sit on the __________.
Carpals
Metacarpals
Metatarsals
Phalanges
Tarsals
Which muscle is responsible for straightening the leg at the hip and bending the leg at the knee?
Brachialis
Hamstrings
Iliopsoas
Quadriceps femorsis
Triceps bachii
The _______ ligament straightens the knee.
Cruciate
External
Collateral
Patellar
None of the above
Moving from the palm to the tips of the fingers, the phalanges ______.
Decrease in size
Increase in size
Widen
Both A and C
Both B and C
When first lifting the leg up to move forward, the _______ muscle contracts.
Calf
Hamstring
Hip flexor
Shin
None of the above
Tendons connect _______.
Bone to bone
Bone to muscle
Cartilage to bone
Cartilage to cartilage
Muscle to muscle
