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2022 ABVM Super Quiz Practice #1

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Literature

Which of the sisters have nicknames regularly used?

a)

Jo

b)

Meg

c)

Beth

d)

Amy

e)

Three of the four sisters do: Jo, Meg and Beth

2.

Comparing the sisters, which two are the farthest apart on a feminine scale?

a)

Meg and Jo

b)

Meg and Amy

c)

Beth and Jo

d)

Jo and Amy

e)

Beth and Meg

3.

What does Jo suggest they do with the spoiled gloves?

a)

That they ask Mother to buy them new ones.

b)

That they ask Hannah to clean the spoiled ones the best she can.

c)

Jo will just go without gloves.

d)

That they each wear one good one from Meg's pair and crumple a spoiled one up in their hand.

e)

Jo doesn't have a solution, Meg does.

4.

How will the girls know what time to leave the New Year's Eve party?

a)

at 11 pm

b)

Hannah will come get them

c)

Mother will come get them

d)

They will use the new watch that Mother gave them

e)

Both A & B

5.

Jo loved reading at Aunt March's home, but "Like all happiness, it did not last long." What usually stopped Jo's reading time?

a)

Aunt March calling, "Josy-phine! Josy-phine!"

b)

a visitor for Aunt March

c)

the annoying bird Polly

d)

Aunt March's nosy neighbor

e)

None of the above

6.

Why is Meg glad she doesn't have any "wild brothers to do wicked things and disgrace the family"?

a)

Laurie is a disgrace to his father, and that is why his father ran away

b)

Mr. Laurence's son is a disgrace

c)

The hear stories of rude boys

d)

Because of what happened in the King family

e)

Because of a book that Jo is reading about boys disgracing their families

7.

What finally made Beth brave enough to speak to Mr. Laurence again?

a)

He will pay Beth money, and she can help her family

b)

He apologizes for scaring her

c)

He tells her that he was friends with her grandfather

d)

The sisters all convince her that he is nice

e)

He offers for her to play his piano without anyone hearing or seeing

8.

What did Laurie do each time Beth practiced the piano, without her knowing?

a)

He would sing along outside the room quietly.

b)

He would play his guitar in unison

c)

He would mount guard in the hallway to warn the servants away

d)

He would bring his grandfather to listen

e)

He would tell the sisters to come listen

9.

Why do the girls do their chores outside for the Busy Bee Society?

a)

They must be outside while the house gets cleaned

b)

They work better when outside.

c)

Mother like them to get outdoors as much as possible

d)

Beth is sick and they don't want to also get sick

e)

None of the above

10.

Where does Laurie think Jo has been when he sees her going into and out of the building across from his fencing lesson?

a)

to the newspaper

b)

to a store that buys hair for wigs

c)

to the dress shop

d)

to the tennis courts

e)

to the dentist

11.

FINE ARTS

Where did Mariachi originate?

a)

Spain

b)

Mexico

c)

Guatemala

d)

El Salvador

e)

It is unknown where Mariachi originated

12.

What are the bronze bells hit with on the Chinese bianzhong?

a)

the hand

b)

a wooden stick

c)

a mallet

d)

a reed brush

e)

a rod

13.

What did the Classical period emphasize more that the Baroque period in terms of music?

a)

melody

b)

volume

c)

speed

d)

tempo

e)

the story which is told

14.

What is the lowest sounding woodwind instrument?

a)

flute

b)

saxaphone

c)

piccolo

d)

shawm

e)

bassoon

15.

What is the name of Elvis Presley's mansion?

a)

Nashville Greens

b)

Presley Place

c)

Lisa Marie Manor

d)

Graceland

e)

Heartbreak Hotel

16.

What is held in place on the mouthpiece of saxophone by a metal device called a ligature?

a)

the reed

b)

the cork

c)

octave key

d)

neck

e)

the bell

17.

What group started street dancing in the New York City area in the 1970s?

a)

African-Americans

b)

Puerto-Ricans

c)

Asian-Americans

d)

Both A & C

e)

Both A & B

18.

Who was the famous dancer who performed in the 1952 film Singin' in the Rain?

a)

James (Jimmy) Stewart

b)

Charlton Heston

c)

Gene Kelly

d)

Frank Sinatra

e)

John Wayne

19.

What are taps made of on modern tap shoes?

a)

aluminum

b)

iron steel

c)

plastic

d)

wood

e)

fiberglass

20.

In addition to dancing, what else was Rudolf Nureyev famous for?

a)

running marathons

b)

choreographing

c)

singing

d)

acting

e)

all of the above

21.

SOCIAL STUDIES

The introduction to the book states that protons, neutrons and electrons are the building blocks of matter. What is a proton?

a)

A positively-charged ion

b)

A negatively-charged ion

c)

A neutrally-charged particle

d)

A combination of negative, neutral, and positive particles

e)

The basic building block of matter

22.

How have the seven elements brought progress in society?

a)

The seven elements have greatly increased humanity's ability to connect with others despite differences in politics and culture

b)

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

c)

The seven elements have forced developed societies to look into green energy sooner that they otherwise would have

d)

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

e)

The seven elements have provided the motivation and tools necessary for nations to establish entirely peaceful, harmonious relationships with each other.

23.

What role did iron play in the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Iron did not play a major role in the Industrial Revolution; rather, oil and coal played the most significant role during this time.

b)

Iron caused nations to compete over who could produce the most armament, which led directly to WWI.

c)

Iron was the backbone of the Industrial Revolution, as factories producing goods made of iron became the staple of economies.

d)

Iron production was a minor effect of the Industrial Revolution

e)

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.

24.

How were Andrew Carnegie and Jamsetji Tata different?

a)

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.

b)

Carnegie sought to amass as much wealth as possible, while Tata did not concern himself with how much money his industry made.

c)

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.

d)

Carnegie was an industrial leader in steelworks, while Tata was an oil tycoon.

e)

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.

25.

What is a hydrocarbon?

a)

A hydrocarbon is a carbon atom isolated from any other element or atomic particle.

b)

A hydrocarbon is a combination of carbon and hydrogen.

c)

A hydrocarbon is a combination of water and carbon.

d)

A hydrocarbon is the only type of carbon that does not form the foundation of fossil fuels.

e)

A hydrocarbon is an atomic particle that combines carbon with a fossil fuel.

26.

What is the role of coal in creating a market economy?

a)

Coal processing becomes one of the most significant employment opportunities for lower-skilled workers, who are then able to rise in socioeconomic status.

b)

Coal is often nationalized by governments, who then control the means of production, which supports a market economy.

c)

Coal is used to develop fuel for automobiles, which help people commute to better work opportunities.

d)

Coal mines provide jobs for citizens who would otherwise be out of work

e)

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.

27.

How did the Spanish lust for gold impact the Americas?

a)

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.

b)

Native Americans fought back somewhat successfully and were able to curb the Spanish expansion in South America

c)

Tens, if not hundreds of thousands, of natives were murdered as Spanish conquistadors took control of American territory in search of wealth and glory.

d)

Native Americans established separate societies further inland, where the conquistadors couldn't overcome them as easily

e)

The Spanish conquistadors failed in their attempts to find El Dorado, so they massacred the Native Americans as punishment and left the Americas

28.

What is a mint?

a)

A precious herb utilized in Muisca religious ceremonies

b)

The process used to smelt iron ore

c)

The collection of gold and silver that a nation's currency system is based

d)

A official money-printing institution

e)

The central bank where a nation's bullion is kept

29.

What was the impact of mining in Europe during the 16th century?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

e)

In 16th century Europe, the mining industry paid the best wages for workers

30.

Why were silver coins more practical than gold coins?

a)

Silver coins are easier to find, since citizens prefer to keep more silver on hand than they do gold.

b)

Silver coins are more valuable, so they can cover more transactions

c)

Silver coins weigh less, so it is easier to carry more of them.

d)

Silver coins had a lower value, which meant they could be used for everyday transactions.

e)

Silver was more plentiful in Europe, so gold coins were eventually phased out.

31.

RELIGION

What do Dominic Savio and Teresa of the Andes have in common?

a)

The both joined the Dominican order

b)

They both grew up in South America

c)

They both grew up wealthy with many servants

d)

They were both avid soccer players

e)

They both died as teenagers

32.

Which of the following saints were Italian?

a)

Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception

b)

Chiara Luce Badano

c)

Dominic Savio

d)

Both B & C

e)

All of the above

33.

Stanislaus Kostka accurately predicted he would be in heaven to celebrate what?

a)

the Ascension

b)

the Assumption

c)

Christmas

d)

Palm Sunday

e)

feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary

34.

What was the baptism name of Saint Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception?

a)

Anna

b)

Annalise

c)

Anne

d)

Annemarie

e)

Adeline

35.

Who is the patron saint of primary schools?

a)

Dominic Savio

b)

Teresa of the Andes

c)

Kizito

d)

Clare of Assisi

e)

Joan of Arc

36.

When was Saint Kizito baptized?

a)

at six weeks of age

b)

at two years of age

c)

at fourteen years of age

d)

at thirty-two years of age

e)

in 1854

37.

Who of the following is NOT yet a canonized saint of the Catholic Church (as of August 2021)?

a)

Dominic Savio

b)

Stanislaus Kostka

c)

Chiara Luce Badano

d)

Kizito

e)

Teresa of the Andes

38.

Chiara Luce Badano's mother saw her primary role as a mother was to_____.

a)

educate her daughter

b)

have her daughter marry well

c)

teach her daughter how to navigate Italian society

d)

pass love on to Chiara

e)

provide financially for the family

39.

What prayer did Chiara Luce Badano pray with those at her bedside in her last moments?

a)

Angelus

b)

Liturgy of the Hours

c)

Come Holy Spirit

d)

The Rosary

e)

None of the above

40.

Stanislaus Kostka was born in ___________.

a)

Serbia in 1620

b)

Russia in 1850

c)

Poland in 1550

d)

Hungary in 1621

e)

The Ottoman Empire in 1498

41.

SCIENCE

Within skeletal muscle, which filament is considered to be the "thick" filament?

a)

Actin

b)

Muscle

c)

Fascicle

d)

Fiber

e)

Myosin

42.

The lumbar vertebrae contain ___________ vertebrae?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

5

d)

7

e)

12

43.

Which of the following are components of the cranium?

a)

Frontal bone

b)

Temporal bone

c)

Zygomatic

d)

Both A and B

e)

Both A and C

44.

Head backward and forward movement is achieved by

a)

Muscles attaching to the back of the vertebra

b)

Muscles attaching to the clavicle

c)

Muscles attaching to the side of the vertebra

d)

Both A and B

e)

Both B and C

45.

The fingerprints sit on the __________.

a)

Carpals

b)

Metacarpals

c)

Metatarsals

d)

Phalanges

e)

Tarsals

46.

Which muscle is responsible for straightening the leg at the hip and bending the leg at the knee?

a)

Brachialis

b)

Hamstrings

c)

Iliopsoas

d)

Quadriceps femorsis

e)

Triceps bachii

47.

The _______ ligament straightens the knee.

a)

Cruciate

b)

External

c)

Collateral

d)

Patellar

e)

None of the above

48.

Moving from the palm to the tips of the fingers, the phalanges ______.

a)

Decrease in size

b)

Increase in size

c)

Widen

d)

Both A and C

e)

Both B and C

49.

When first lifting the leg up to move forward, the _______ muscle contracts.

a)

Calf

b)

Hamstring

c)

Hip flexor

d)

Shin

e)

None of the above

50.

Tendons connect _______.

a)

Bone to bone

b)

Bone to muscle

c)

Cartilage to bone

d)

Cartilage to cartilage

e)

Muscle to muscle