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Reach Packs 2019-2020 > Intermediate Practice Pack #5 > Flashcards

Intermediate Practice Pack #5 Flashcards

1
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In theatre, what term is used for a dramatic monologue that represents a series of thoughts or reflections?

A

soliloquy

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2
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What is the greatest common factor of 48 and 15?

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3

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3
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What element is represented by the symbol Pb?

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lead

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4
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How low is a fortnight?

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two weeks

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5
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Which is the most easterly Canadian province that does not border on salt water?

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Saskatchewan

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Which Canadian province observes Orangeman’s Day in July?

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Newfoundland and Labrador

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What nut is pictured on the coat of arms of Prince Edward Island?

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acorn

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What 19th century English scientist researched colour blindness in addition to his contributions to atomic theory?

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John Dalton

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What is the fundamental unit of mass in the SI system?

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kilogram

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What physical property is calculated as mass divided by volume?

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density

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What name is given to the study of fossils?

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paleontology

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12
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Who was replaced by Julie Payette as Governor General of Canada in October 2017?

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David Johnston

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13
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What is David Johnston’s middle name?

A

Lloyd

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14
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Johnston earned an athletic scholarship for hockey to what New England university?

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Harvard

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Johnston served as Dean of Law at what Ontario university, which charged its corporate branding in 2012?

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(University of) Western (Ontario)

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16
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Identify the two types of intelligent plants in Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings?”

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Ents and Huorns

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17
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In which classic work of literature do Catherine and Heathcliff appear?

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Wuthering Heights

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18
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In which classic work of literature do Scout Finch and Boo Radley appear?

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To Kill a Mockingbird

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In which classic work of literature does Bill Sikes appear?

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Oliver Twist

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20
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In which classic work of literature does David Balfour appear?

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Kidnapped (or Catriona)

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21
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In which classic work of literature do the Lilliputians appear?

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Gulliver’s Travels

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In which classic work of literature do the Eloi and the Morlocks appear?

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The Time Machine

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23
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In which classic work of literature does Jean Passepartout appear?

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Around the World in Eighty Days

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24
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In which classic work of literature does Long John Silver appear?

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Treasure Island

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25
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Which Mexican cooking ingredient is named for the capital of the Veracruz state?

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jalapeno (pepper)

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26
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From what country must feta cheese come, according to the EU protected designated of origin?

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Greece

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27
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Haggis is a national dish of what country?

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Scotland

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28
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In which movie, based on a 1957 memoir, did Sean Connery play policeman Jimmy Malone?

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The Untouchables

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29
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How many seconds are in four and three-quarter minutes?

A

285

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30
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What occupation involves the preparing, preserving, compounding, and dispensing of prescription drugs?

A

pharmacy or pharmaceutics

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31
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Stonehenge is found in which English field?

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Salisbury (Plain)

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32
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What was the name of the largest units into which the Roman army was divided?

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legion (or legio)

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33
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The name of what sort of work, a treasure trove of synonyms, comes from the Greek for “treasury?”

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thesaurus

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34
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Which Shakespearean character said, “A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse?”

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(King) Richard III

35
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What type of cloud is characterized by thin, wispy strands, and usually forms between 5 and 8.5 kilometres above sea level?

A

cirrus

36
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I was born in Florida, Missouri in 1835. I left school at twelve following the death of my father and went on to pilot a riverboat and work as a publisher, journalist, and novelist. Although born Samuel Clemens, I would receive honourary degrees from Yale and Oxford under my pen name. The novels for which I am best remembered depict 19th century life on the Mississippi and follow the adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. Who am I?

A

Mark Twain

37
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Name the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions, doing so in 1953?

A

Florence Chadwick

38
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What infamous nickname was bestowed on Mary I of England by her Protestant detractors?

A

Bloody Mary

39
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Who was Queen of Spain during Columbus’s voyages?

A

Isabella (I)

40
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If you asked a French speaker, “Quel temps fait-il?” what is the topic of conversation?

A

weather (or temperature or climate or etc.)

41
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What is the English translation of, “Il neige?”

A

It’s snowing.

42
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What is the English translation of, “Il fait un temps couvert?”

A

It’s cloudy.

43
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What is the English translation of, “Il pleut?”

A

It’s raining.

44
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What CFL team plays its home games at Mosaic Studium?

A

Saskatchewan Roughriders

45
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What CFL team plays its home games at Molson Stadium?

A

Montreal Alouettes

46
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What CFL team plays its home games at Investors Group Field?

A

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

47
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What CFL team plays its home games at Tim Hortons Field?

A

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

48
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Name the scientist to first recognize the moon’s mountains, the Milky Way’s stars, and four moons of Jupiter?

A

Galileo (Galilei)

49
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What was the name of the largest British battleship during World War II?

A

(HMS) Hood

50
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What was the name for America’s first earth-orbiting space station?

A

Skylab

51
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Who was the male protagonist of “Gone With The Wind,” played by Clark Gable in the film?

A

Rhett Butler

52
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Which U.S. general became United Nations commander in Korea in 1950?

A

Douglas MacArthur

53
Q

In biology, what is the fundamental unit of life that houses organelles within a membrane?

A

cell

54
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What species of cat, which has practically no tail, derived its name from an island in the Irish Sea?

A

Manx

55
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What city is the capital of Barbados?

A

Bridgetown

56
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Name the European country whose major rivers include the Po, Arno, Adige, and Tiber.

A

Italy

57
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By population, Rome is Italy’s largest city. Which is second largest?

A

Milan

58
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Name either of the two largest islands in Italy?

A

Sicily or Sardinia

59
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Identify the range of mountains running down the centre of Italy.

A

Apennines

60
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With which sport do you associate the term “lay-up?”

A

basketball

61
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With which sport do you associate the term “hammer lock?”

A

wrestling

62
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With which sport do you associate the term “shuttlecock?”

A

badminton

63
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With which sport do you associate the term “sole circle?”

A

gymnastics (uneven bars)

64
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I can be found in the ocean or on your dinner table. I have been used as a form of payment, giving us the word salary. I can be found in granular or rock form. I am put on roads and sidewalks in winter to melt ice. What am I?

A

salt

65
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“All for Love” is a pop song recorded by Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams, and which other singer?

A

Sting

66
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1978, 1982, or 1986: in what year was Michael Jackson’s album “Thriller” released?

A

1982

67
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Beginning with “bat,” what do we call a room usually containing at least a toilet and sink?

A

bathroom

68
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Beginning with “bat,” what do we called a technique of printing coloured designs on textiles by waxing the parts not to be dyed?

A

batik

69
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Beginning with “bat,” at a baseball game, whose job description involves retrieving equipment after plate appearances?

A

batboy or batgirl

70
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Beginning with “bat,” a short stick carried in relay races is called what?

A

baton

71
Q

Skipper was a character on “Gilligan’s Island,” but she was also a younger sister to which popular toy?

A

Barbie

72
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In 1961, who became the first man in space?

A

Yuri Gagarin

73
Q

To which biological kingdom do yeast and toadstools belong?

A

fungi

74
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The sum of 1, 4, 3, 6, and 2 is equal to the square of what number?

A

4

75
Q

In the Christian calendar, what hold day falls the day before Good Friday?

A

Maundy Thursday (or Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Sheer Thursday, or Thursday of Mysteries)

76
Q

What sort of food fish is sometimes called a “tunny?”

A

tuna

77
Q

What is the name of the second book of the Old Testament?

A

Exodus

78
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What bacterial infection that can lead to loss of extremities due to numbness is also called Hansen’s Disease?

A

leprosy

79
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What country’s flag comprises a large gold star centred on a red field?

A

Vietnam

80
Q

Marengo was the horse of which French ruler?

A

Napoleon Bonaparte

81
Q

Which US state has the largest land area?

A

Alaska

82
Q

Name the war lasting from 1950 to 1953 to which Canada contributed troops on behalf of the United Nations.

A

Korean War

83
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What animal would you most likely take to a farrier?

A

horse (farriers put on horseshoes)

84
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In which US city would you find Carnegie Hall?

A

New York (City)

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