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Round 14 Middle Grades – 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions 1. A board has a length of 16 feet, 8 inches, which is a length of 200 inches. How many centimeters long is this board? 508 (CENTIMETERS) 2. Although this amendment to the U.S. Constitution did not apply to President Harry Truman, he decided not to run for re-election in 1952. It probably resulted from the fact that Franklin Roosevelt had been elected president four times. Identify, by number, this amendment that limited presidents to two terms, or a total of 10 years, in office. (AMENDMENT) 22 3. Starting with the letter H, this classification of organisms is also known as primary consumers, because they eat autotrophs. Identify these organisms whose diet consists exclusively of plant tissue. HERBIVORE(S) 4. This actor portrayed Teddy Roosevelt in the Night at the Museum franchise, as well as the absent-minded professor who discovered Flubber. He starred in the action movie Jumanji [joo-MAHN-jee], and portrayed Peter Pan in Hook . Name this late comedian, who voiced Lovelace in Happy Feet and the Genie in Aladdin . (ROBIN) WILLIAMS 5. This folk character once planted five yam hills and tricked his friends into disappearing when they counted them. He escaped Brother Death by blinding him with a flour barrel, but not before death had eaten his oldest daughter. Who is this tricky West African and Caribbean spider god, the keeper of stories? ANANSI [uh-NAN-see] 6. When invented, the first one was called the "Voltaic [vole-TAY-ik] Pile." The ones found inside most smartphones and tablets are of the lithium-ion variety. Name the device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy, in order to produce a current. BATTERY 7. A data set has 4 elements. How many possible subsets are there of this data set? 16 8. He was the second king of the fourth dynasty of ancient Egypt. The Greeks called him Cheops [KEE-ops]. Name this pharaoh, who built the Great Pyramid near Giza [GHEE- zah], the largest single building until that time. KHUFU [KOO-foo] 9. This branch of astronomy studies the Big Bang Theory. The first Greek philosophers studied it in an attempt to understand the universe as a whole. Which scientific branch 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions – Middle Grades Round 14 - Page 1

examines the origin, evolution, structure, and ultimate fate of the universe at large, as well as the natural laws that keep it in order? COSMOLOGY 10. This building, a 120-by-220 foot rectangle with 18-foot ceilings, uses four steel plate girders to hold the roof in place. A glass and steel construction with a column-free open floor plan, it houses the College of Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Identify this International Style work by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe [MEEZ van der ROH- uh]. (S. R.) CROWN HALL 11. This Latin root means "to speak." Name this root, which is part of "predict," "dictionary," and "contradict." DICT- 12. A geometric sequence starts with the terms 12, 6, 3, and so on. What is the common ratio of this sequence? ONE HALF 13. Multiple answer required. These three countries occupy the large island off the European continent about 20 miles from France. Their major cities are Glasgow, Cardiff, and London. Name these three countries, which, with Northern Ireland, make up the United Kingdom. ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, WALES (ANY ORDER) 14. This composer worked primarily with madrigals before becoming music director at St. Mark's Basilica in Venice. He portrayed Eurydice's [yoo-RID-uh-seez] near-escape from the Underworld in one of the world's first operas. Identify the late Renaissance composer of L'Orfeo [lor-FEY-oh]. (CLAUDIO) MONTEVERDI [mawn-te-VER-dee] 15. This disease's name comes from the Greek words for "white" and "blood." Gertrude Elion created medicines to fight this type of cancer, which can be lymphocytic [lim-fuh- SIT-ik] or myeloid [MY-uh-loid]. Identify this disease marked by an uncontrolled proliferation of white blood cells, which can be treated by a bone marrow transplant. LEUKEMIA 16. This nonfiction book explains how an 1890s fad influenced modern advertising, introduced women to exercise, and made petticoats and corsets things of the past. The author wrote it after reading quotes from Susan B. Anthony about a new transportation mode leading to women's emancipation. Give the title of this bicycle-themed book by Sue Macy. WHEELS OF CHANGE 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions – Middle Grades Round 14 - Page 2

17. A geometric sequence with only positive terms has a fifth term of 50 and a seventh term of 72. What is the sixth term of this geometric sequence? 60 18. These Algonquian-speaking North American Indians were among the first to make contact with the Pilgims of Plymouth. Their chief, Massasoit [MAS-uh-soit], made a treaty with the Pilgrims, and assisted them in the early stages of their settlement. Identify this group, which was almost exterminated in a war with the Europeans, but still survives in the area. WAMPANOAG [wahm-puh-NOH-ag] 19. This dance originated as the galop [GAL-uhp], the final portion of the quadrille, but became an exhibition dance in the 1840s. A chorus line of women in petticoats and black stockings performed high kicks in unison to lively music in 2/4 time. Name this dance associated with Parisian dance halls like the Moulin Rouge [moo-lan ROOZH]. CANCAN 20. This four-letter word can refer to a chrysalis, or what is found inside. It is a non-feeding and usually immobile stage of metamorphosis. Identify this insect transformation stage, occurring between larva and imago [ih-MAH-go]. PUPA 21. This novel introduces Mrs. Medlock, the head of Misselthwaite Manor's servants, and kindhearted Susan Sowerby, a surrogate mother for her son's friends. Orphan Mary Lenox, her sickly cousin Colin Craven, and their friend Dickon create a magic world by tending to the neglected plants on the manor's grounds. What is this classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett? (THE) SECRET GARDEN 22. A prime number is an integer that is divisible by only itself and one. What is the next prime number after 43? 47 23. These regions of the world's oceans were dreaded by crews because their sailing ships were often becalmed there. They occur along the Equator. From an Old English word for "dull," what is the name used for these regions where the trade winds meet? DOLDRUMS 24. This element of music is the coherent succession of pitches. Unlike harmony, it consists of a succession of single tones that form the main part of a composition. Identify this musical element, sometimes referred to as a tune. MELODY 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions – Middle Grades Round 14 - Page 3

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25. This human body system includes the diaphragm [DI-uh-fram], bronchi, and trachea [TRAY-kee-uh]. Its purpose is to bring in, take out, and exchange gases within the body. Name this body system, which allows the lungs to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. RESPIRATORY (SYSTEM) 26. This novel, subtitled The Sources of the Susquehanna [suhs-kwuh-HAN-uh], is its series' fourth chronologically, but the first volume the author wrote. Chingachgook [CHIN- gutch-gook] dies and elderly Natty Bumppo vanishes in which of James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales ? (THE) PIONEERS 27. An end table measures 40 centimeters in height. As a reduced fraction, how tall is the table in meters? TWO-FIFTHS (METERS) 28. This 1854 Act of Congress was passed in an effort to calm controversy over the extension of slavery. It had the opposite effect, and was attacked by free-soil and anti- slavery factions, resulting in a period of chaos and bloodshed. What was this act, which provided for the organization of two territories under the principle of popular sovereignty? KANSAS-NEBRASKA ACT 29. This instrument first appeared in the 1820s, when a man added three valves to a post horn. Though today seen only in brass and some old-style jazz bands, it was the first instrument that Louis Armstrong learned to play. Identify this instrument similar in shape, but mellower in tone, than a trumpet. CORNET 30. This novel's large cast of characters includes doorman Sandy McSouthers, medical intern Dr. Denton Deere, and Judge J. J. Ford. The title man chooses sixteen heirs to live at Sunset Towers, where they must use the lyrics of "America the Beautiful" to solve a murder mystery and inherit $200 million. Give the title of this Newbery-winning mystery novel by Ellen Raskin. (THE) WESTING GAME 31. This physical property of matter should not be confused will malleability. Gold, silver and copper rank as the top three metals in this, as they can be easily drawn into wires or threads without breaking. What is this physical property, which starts with the letter "D"? DUCTILITY 32. Change the improper fraction 93 over 7 into a mixed number. 13 2/7 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions – Middle Grades Round 14 - Page 4

33. This Asian nation was the scene of a terrible earthquake in April 2015 that killed several thousand people. It struck near the capital, Kathmandu [kaht-mahn-DOO]. Identify this country, which lies along the southern slopes of the Himalayan Mountains. NEPAL 34. This man created the scores for four Olympics, and conducted the Boston Pops from 1980 to 1993. He scored Schindler's List , Jaws , Indiana Jones , and Jurassic Park during his decades-long collaboration with Steven Spielberg. Who also composed music for the first three Harry Potter films, as well as each Star Wars movie? (JOHN) WILLIAMS 35. This novel's protagonist, Martha Boyle, falls in love with Jimmy Tate while vacationing at her grandmother Godbee's Cape Cod home. She discovers the title character's journal, where she learns that her deceased classmate also wanted to be a writer and considered her "the nicest person in my whole entire class." What is this Newbery Honor Book written by Kevin Henkes [HENK-us]? OLIVE'S OCEAN 36. This plant family native to America originally had leaves, but they evolved into spines. The Nopal type of this succulent plant is used in cooking, and the night-blooming Cereus blossoms for just one night a year. Name the prickly plant that can survive harsh conditions by storing water in its stem. CACTUS 37. Convert the following fraction into a percent: 12 over 40. 30 PERCENT 38. This atmospheric measurement is expressed as a percentage. In weather reporting, it is the ratio of the actual vapor pressure of water in the air to that of air completely saturated with water vapor. What is this expression of humidity? RELATIVE (HUMIDITY) 39. This man executed a brush-and-ink sketch on blue paper as a study for a Frankfurt altarpiece, Praying Hands . He explored ideal human proportions in the engraving Adam and Eve , and painted larger-than-life biblical figures in The Four Apostles . Identify this artist known for The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse . (ALBRECHT) DÜRER [DYOOR-er] 40. This play's narrator works in a St. Louis shoe warehouse, where he strikes up a casual friendship with colleague Jim O'Connor. Tom Wingfield appeases his mother Amanda by trying to find a "gentleman caller" for his shy sister Laura, but Jim accidentally breaks the prize figurine in Laura's crystal animal collection. Give the title of this Tennessee Williams play. (THE) GLASS MENAGERIE [muh-NAJ-uh-ree, muh-NAZH-uh-ree] End of First Half – Begin Three-Minute Inquiry Period 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions – Middle Grades Round 14 - Page 5

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Round 14 - Second Half Middle Grades – 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions 41. This process is related to ecdysis [ECK-dih-sis], sloughing [SLUFF-ing], or shedding. It occurs periodically in birds, arthropods, and reptiles. What is the term for the loss of a coat or outer covering, such as feathers, in preparation for new growth? MOLTING 42. Evaluate the following expression if C equals negative 11: 5 minus the absolute value of C. NEGATIVE 6 43. This economic law states that increasing one factor of production without a corresponding increase in the other factors will eventually yield smaller increases in output. It does not always take into consideration scientific or technical progress. What is this term, which says the benefits or profits gained from an investment are less than the money or effort being put into it? (LAW OF) DIMINISHING RETURNS 44. This man was the first governor of the Utah territory. He was instrumental in establishing a telegraph line and organized railroads from Nebraska to California and then from Idaho to Arizona. Who established Salt Lake City after succeeding Joseph Smith as head of the Mormon Church? (BRIGHAM) YOUNG 45. This poet explores the kinship between truth and beauty in "I died for beauty, but was scarce." In another poem, she urges the reader not to tell that "there's a pair of us," while yet another describes horses whose heads "were toward eternity." Who wrote "I'm Nobody! Who Are You?" and "Because I Could Not Stop for Death"? (EMILY) DICKINSON 46. This scientist proved that Newton's third law works in space by building a vacuum to test rockets in his lab. In 1919, he published "A Method of Reaching Extreme Altitudes," and in 1936 he wrote a paper for the Smithsonian titled "Liquid-Propellant Rocket Development." Name this man, who found the most effective rocket fuel was gasoline combined with liquid oxygen. (ROBERT) GODDARD 47. Find all integers that satisfy the following proportion: 4 is to x as x is to 9. (X =) 6, -6 (either order) 48. This English nobleman and one-time favorite of Queen Elizabeth the First was responsible for an attempt to establish an American colony. Although he never arrived there himself, he did try to set up an ill-fated colony in present-day North Carolina. Identify this knight, who attempted to build the Roanoke Island colony. (SIR WALTER) RALEIGH 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions – Middle Grades Round 14 - Page 7

49. This massive four-part work features the notable excerpts "Entry of the Gods into Valhalla" and "Ride of the Valkyries" [VAL-kuh-reez]. Brunhilde [BROON-hilt], Gunther [GOON-ter], and Hagen feature prominently in the series, which consists of The Rhine Gold , The Valkyrie , Siegfried , and The Twilight of the Gods . Give the collective title of these music dramas by Richard Wagner [RIKH-ahrt VAHG-nuhr]. (THE) RING OF THE NIBELUNG [NEE-buh-lung] (Accept: (DER) RING DES NIBELUNGEN [NEE-beh-LUN-gen]) 50. This shape is mathematically defined as a curve on a plane, such that the sum of the distances to the two focal points is constant for every point on the curve. Johannes [yo- HA-ness] Kepler's first law says that the orbit of every planet is this shape, with the sun as one of the foci. What is this "flattened circle," sometimes confused with an oval, called? ELLIPSE 51. This six-letter word means "characterized by tenderness, compassion, or sympathy," as well as "acting in a manner that causes the least harm." What is this adjective that precedes "society" in the name of many animal shelters? HUMANE 52. Find all values of x that satisfy the equation 5 plus the absolute value of x equals 12. 7, -7 (either order) (Accept: PLUS OR MINUS 7) 53. This Englishman developed a detailed knowledge of cotton manufacturing, including how to construct its machinery. He immigrated to the United States despite British laws that prohibited such people from immigrating. Name this man, who brought his detailed knowledge to New England and helped to establish the first successful cotton mill in the United States. (SAMUEL) SLATER 54. This musical genre is divided into deep songs dealing with death and despair, intermediate songs, and light songs about love and the countryside. Tambourines, castanets, guitars, and sticks that beat on the floor to keep time accompany the dance of the same name. What is this musical style native to Andalusian gypsies? FLAMENCO 55. This speech asserts "we cannot hallow--this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it." The orator recalls how "our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." Name this speech delivered on November 19, 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln. (THE) GETTYSBURG ADDRESS 56. This ten-letter word refers to all of Earth's water. It is distinguished from the lithosphere and atmosphere, which concern the earth and air. Name the "sphere" that consists of the earth's oceans, lakes, and water vapor. 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions – Middle Grades Round 14 - Page 8

HYDROSPHERE 57. Give your answer as a mixed number in lowest terms. What is the sum of three-fifths and two-thirds? 1 4/15 58. This story's protagonist is Aram [ah-RAHM], a young boy who lives with his Armenian family in California. He hopes to learn to ride the title animal, which his cousin Mourad [moo-RAHD] stole from a neighboring farmer, but they return it after two weeks. What is this William Saroyan [suh-ROY-uhn] short story? "(THE) SUMMER OF THE BEAUTIFUL WHITE HORSE" 59. This term from the scientific field of heredity was first used by Gregor Mendel. It describes one type of allele that can be passed from parent to child, as well as an organism's strong physical trait. Name the type of allele that overpowers the recessive traits in genes. DOMINANT 60. There are 8 markers evenly spaced around a circle. If it takes 9 minutes to run from the first marker to the fourth marker, how long will it take to run all the way around the circle? 24 MINUTES 61. This geographic region stretches about 600 miles between New Jersey and Alabama. It lies between the Atlantic Coastal Plain, and the mountains to its west. Identify this low, rolling plateau region, whose name is French for "foothills." PIEDMONT 62. This Greek mathematician discovered the relation between the surface and volume of a sphere and its circumscribing cylinder. He is known for his invention of a device for raising water, still used in underdeveloped parts of the world. Name this man, considered the most famous mathematician and inventor of ancient Greece. ARCHIMEDES [ahr-kuh-MEE-deez] 63. This musical includes a dream ballet choreographed by Agnes De Mille, and a secondary romance between Will Parker and Ado Annie. With songs like "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top," "I Cain't Say No," and "People Will Say We're in Love," it sees Jud and Curly vie for the love of Laurie. Name this musical, which opens with "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'," by Rodgers and Hammerstein. OKLAHOMA! 64. This mythological man's second wife, Phaedra [FAY-druh], fell in love with his son by his first wife, Hippolytus [hi-POL-i-tuhs]. He slew the giant Procrustes [pro-KRUS-teez], who stretched or dismembered his victims to fit them into his iron bed. Identify this hero best known for slaying the offspring of the Cretan bull and Pasiphaë [puh-SIF-uh-ee], the Minotaur. 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions – Middle Grades Round 14 - Page 9

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65. This two-word phrase refers to a chart or illustration that is used to study an ecological community. It comprises interwoven food chains that integrate to form a network. Identify this interlinked ecological concept that shows who's eating who. FOOD WEB 66. This type of traditional story often uses symbolism to explain a natural event, such as how the world was created. They abounded in ancient cultures, but offer no evidence to support their claims. Name this kind of story, which may feature Greek or Mayan gods. MYTH 67. This Jacksonian Democrat and member of the Connecticut legislature quit the Democrats and switched to the Republican Party in 1856. As secretary of the Navy, he was a highly competent administrator who oversaw the construction of the first ironclads. Name this member of Lincoln's cabinet, who was responsible for building up the Union Navy during the Civil War. (GIDEON) WELLES 68. This painting is filled with contrasts: diamonds on the carpet, flowered wallpaper, and multicolored vertical stripes on a woman's dress. The woman holds a young girl on her lap, dipping the girl's feet into a basin of water. Give the title of this Mary Cassatt [kuh- SAT] painting. (THE) BATH (Accept: (THE) CHILD'S BATH) 69. This type of circuit's electrical components are all chained together in a single path. No branching takes place; otherwise it would become a parallel circuit. Name the type of circuit in which the current is the same through each of the components. SERIES (CIRCUIT) 70. This type of real number is any number that can be represented as a fraction A over B, where A and B are both integers, and B cannot equal zero. What is this classification of real numbers that can be represented by the numbers 4, one-half, and 3.25? RATIONAL 71. This type of verbal is sometimes confused with a prepositional phrase. It can act as a direct object, as in, "No one wanted to go," or as a subject complement, as in, "His dream is to become an astronaut." Which type of phrase consists of "to" and the simplest stem form of a verb? INFINITIVE (PHRASE) 72. This plan was proposed by General Winfield Scott early in the American Civil War. Its purpose was the strangulation of the South by Union land and naval forces. What was this plan, which called for a naval blockade of the Confederate coast, and was named for a big constricting snake? ANACONDA (PLAN) 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions – Middle Grades Round 14 - Page 11

73. This portrait uses rose tones in a striped chair's upholstery, as well as the room's flowered wallpaper and carpet. The subject sits with her back to the viewer, and seems to be pulling her hair into a high bun or ponytail. What Mary Cassatt [kuh-SAT] painting takes its title from a French word for "a style of arranging the hair"? (THE) COIFFURE [kwah-FYOOR] 74. This unit is defined as the amount of net force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at a rate of one meter per second per second. In physics, the force of gravity is measured in these units, abbreviated by a capital N. Named after an English physicist famous for his work in the field of motion, give this unit of force. NEWTON 75. This word may name a medical "effect" whereby a patient manifests expected side effects or lessened symptoms, simply because the patient believes in a treatment's potency. Give the word beginning with P for an inert medicine given to a difficult patient or to members of an experimental control group. PLACEBO [pluh-SEE-boh] 76. Two lines cross to form four angles. If the measures of two of the angles are 58 degrees each, find the measure of either of the other two angles. 122 DEGREES 77. This portrait's two subjects lie opposite each other in a meadow bordered by myrtle trees. A woman in a white gown watches over a sleeping man, as small fauns play with his armor, helmet, and seashell. What Botticelli [bot-ih-CHEL-ee] painting depicts the Roman goddess of love and god of war? VENUS AND MARS 78. This region of northern France takes its name from the group of Scandinavian invaders who conquered it beginning in the 9th century. It was united with England for a time following the invasion of England by William the First in 1066. Name this region, which was also the site of the D-Day invasion during World War II. NORMANDY 79. This unit of thermodynamic temperature is named for British physicist William Thomson. There is no negative measure on this scale, as the lowest reading is absolute zero. Name the temperature scale abbreviated with the letter K, which is 273.15 degrees higher than the Celsius scale. KELVIN 80. What is the following sentence's grammatical structure? Because I woke up late, we didn't make it to the theater in time. COMPLEX (SENTENCE) End of Second Half – Begin Three-Minute Inquiry Period 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions – Middle Grades Round 14 - Page 12

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Extra Questions M-1 What is the greatest common factor of 28 and 42? 14 SS-2 This explorer participated in the conquests of Central America and Peru, and was the first European to make contact with the Incan emperor. He led an expedition that landed on the coast of Florida, and explored the interior of what is now the southeastern United States. Name this explorer, who led the expedition that first sighted the Mississippi River where he was later buried. (HERNANDO OR FERNANDO) DE SOTO H-3 This specific architectural element provides structural support for an entablature. It may consist of an abacus, paired volutes [vuh-LOOTZ], or ornamentation resembling plants or animals, distinctions that help determine a building's architectural order. Give the term for the topmost part of a column. CAPITAL SC-4 This word can follow "sugarcane" or "corn" in the names of fungal crop infections. Found especially on cereal grasses, it can cause enormous damage to crops. Name the horticultural disease that attacks a plant's reproductive system, and is characterized by a black, sooty mass of spores. SMUT LA-5 What is the following sentence's predicate nominative? A wild squirrel is my tabby cat's best friend. FRIEND 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions – Middle Grades Round 14 - Page 13

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