Text : On Various Kinds Of Thinking By James Harvey Robinson

1. PART A: Which statement identifies the central idea of
the text?
O A People are more likely to accept something as true
rather than challenge it or uncover its source.
OB As long as a single truth has been determined, it is
not worth one's time to further pursue or challenge
an idea.
O C Humans are generally reasonable creatures, open to
changing their beliefs to reflect what is considered
current knowledge.
OD Humans' intellectual potential is compromised by
insignificant day-to-day needs and decisions.

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

In the story “seventh grade” how do victor’s hopes and expectations about teresa at the beginning of the school day compare with his hopes and expectations about teresa at the end of the school day?

In figure 4 of the telephone components what do the labels lettered a to e