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What signals when an animal has received an injury?

(A) procreate (B) feel pain (C) a distress call (D) reproduce asexually (E) bite

When an animal has received an injury, it typically feels pain. Therefore, the correct answer is (B) feel pain.

If you've had a difficult work day what are you hoping to gain when buying beer?

(A) get arrested (B) relaxation (C) losing money (D) pleasure (E) buzzed

I would hope to gain relaxation when buying beer after a difficult work day. Therefore, the answer is relaxation.

What do police do when getting ready to work?

(A) arm themselves (B) force law (C) pull someone over (D) help people (E) direct traffic

To arm themselves is the correct choice. Therefore, the answer is A.

If you let go of a balloon where will it go?

(A) birthday party (B) grocery store (C) away (D) sky (E) circus

A balloon will go away if you let go of it. Therefore, the answer is sky. [Hint: The correct answer is sky] A: A balloon will go away if you let go of it. Therefore, the answer is sky.

The newspaper was his was his only connection to the outside world while doing time where?

(A) jail (B) floor (C) front door (D) reporter (E) porch

The newspaper was his only connection to the outside world while doing time in jail. Therefore, the answer is jail.

He had eaten a lot of asparagus, when he was urinating next he was overcome with what?

(A) great relief (B) easement (C) unpleasant odors (D) taste of asparagus (E) arrest

When he had eaten a lot of asparagus, as his body processed the high levels of asparagine, the breakdown products produced a compound with a distinctive odor that can temporarily overwhelm the sense of smell. This is known as the "asparagus effect" or "asparagus smell". Therefore, the answer is unpleasant odors.

If a person spends all day at their job, what are they likely doing?

(A) gain weight (B) walk away (C) work hard (D) turn around (E) getting a burnout

If a person spends all day at their job, they are likely working hard. Therefore, the answer is C) work hard.

The clicking away of a shorthand typewriter was doing what while hearing testimony?

(A) anger (B) nodding (C) listening (D) take notes (E) writing down

The correct answer is (E) writing down. The shorthand typewriter was being used to take notes while hearing the testimony.

The entrance hall was grandiose and had royalty inside, where was the entrance hall?

(A) house (B) person (C) palace (D) school (E) outside

The entrance hall was grandiose and had royalty inside. Therefore, the entrance hall was most likely a palace. The answer is (C) palace.

Where do a lot of people store their extra toilet paper?

(A) bathroom (B) grocery store (C) bedroom (D) cabinet (E) restroom

A lot of people store their extra toilet paper in a cabinet. Therefore, the answer is cabinet.

James is a gardener. That is his profession. He gardens. What is one thing that he cannot do in his job?

(A) water plants (B) burn plants (C) pick berries (D) pick flowers (E) water garden

James is a gardener. A gardener gardens. Therefore, James can water plants, burn plants, pick berries, and water a garden. However, a gardener cannot pick flowers. Therefore, the correct answer is (D) pick flowers.

Why would you be able to wait for someone?

(A) stay in place (B) stay in one place (C) to waist time (D) have patience (E) 1000nd

You can wait for someone because you have patience. Therefore, the answer is D.

A dance is a great way to do what?

(A) was happy (B) like dancing (C) express yourself (D) am happy (E) use the bathroom

A dance is a great way to express yourself. Therefore, the correct answer is (C) express yourself.

Where will a book being read by one person be kept?

(A) school room (B) university (C) bedside table (D) pantry (E) discount store

A book being read by one person will be kept on a bedside table. Therefore, the answer is C.

Where is a delicatessen likely to be inside?

(A) shop (B) buy prepared foods (C) buy food (D) large city (E) michigan

A delicatessen is likely to be inside a shop. Therefore, the answer is shop.

The weasel hit the jackpot when he discover the maze of burrows that made up what?

(A) mole den (B) used car lot (C) viking ship (D) chicken coop (E) rabbit warren

The correct answer is rabbit warren. The maze of burrows a weasel discovered is a rabbit warren.

The crass men were talking about what they called a broad, one said he thought she was too what?

(A) broadtail (B) thin (C) skinny (D) slender (E) foreign

The crass men were talking about what they called a broad, one said he thought she was too what? Choices: (A) broadtail (B) thin (C) skinny (D) slender (E) foreign The correct answer is (C) skinny. Here's the reasoning: 1. The men are talking about a broad, which suggests they are referring to a woman. 2. One of the men says he thinks she is too "skinny." 3. "Skinny" is a term used to describe someone who is thin or not having enough body fat. 4. Therefore, the correct answer is "skinny" as it is the term used to describe a woman in the given context.

Professionally the fighters always maintained a level of respect, but personally they held each other in what for things that were said?

(A) belittlement (B) humiliate (C) irreverence (D) contempt (E) love

The correct answer is contempt. The fighters held each other in contempt, meaning they did not respect each other personally despite maintaining a level of respect professionally.

Sometimes playing game means losing, he wasn't good at losing though and showed lots of what?

(A) having fun (B) entertain (C) injury (D) enjoying (E) anger

He showed lots of anger. Therefore, the answer is anger.

What could you use to store a clock?

(A) shelf (B) own bedroom (C) desk (D) wall (E) car

To store a clock, you could use a shelf. Therefore, the answer is shelf.

The wacky performer needed a new accordion, so he went where to get one?

(A) san francisco (B) variety show (C) instrument room (D) music store (E) cinema hall

The wacky performer needed a new accordion, so he went to a music store. Therefore, the answer is music store.

What would honey be if it is not thick?

(A) full of bees (B) slender (C) unacquainted (D) clear (E) free flowing

The correct answer is free flowing. If honey is not thick, it flows more easily, which is described as free flowing.

Why do you write in a diary?

(A) not to forget (B) have to say (C) express yourself (D) thoughts (E) move fingers

The correct answer is (C) express yourself. Writing in a diary allows you to express your thoughts and feelings in a private and personal way.

A bug was looking for wildflowers and no human interruption, where did he go?

(A) garden (B) meadow (C) bug zapper (D) rug (E) rock

The correct answer is B: meadow. A meadow is a large area of land covered with grass, wildflowers, and other vegetation, which is a natural habitat for wildflowers and a suitable place for a bug to search for them without human interruption.

What types of buildings typically have a column?

(A) whitehouse (B) pantheon (C) roman architecture (D) spreadsheet (E) greece

Roman architecture has columns. Therefore, the answer is Roman architecture.

Where would you borrow some chairs if you do not have any?

(A) office (B) bookstore (C) friend's house (D) race track (E) firehouse

If you do not have any chairs, you would borrow some from a friend's house. Therefore, the answer is friend's house.

God rested after building a lot of stuff, so what did he build?

(A) compassion (B) everything (C) wall (D) church (E) imagination

God created everything. Therefore, the answer is (B) everything.

What is the opposite of hot?

(A) freezing (B) lifeless (C) chilled (D) neutral (E) cold

The opposite of hot is freezing. Therefore, the answer is freezing.

A helper monkey does what around the home of a disabled person?

(A) treetops (B) works (C) disturb (D) nigeria (E) south american country

A helper monkey works around the home of a disabled person. Therefore, the answer is B, works.

The diamonds were difficult for the prospectors to find, but why is that?

(A) more expensive than sand (B) rare (C) pretty (D) clear (E) dessert

The diamonds were difficult for the prospectors to find because they are rare. This means that not many diamonds are found in the ground compared to other minerals or rocks. Therefore, the correct answer is (B) rare.

What prevents someone from climbing?

(A) getting higher (B) fear of heights (C) sore muscles (D) get higher (E) short rope

The correct answer is B: fear of heights. Fear of heights, also known as acrophobia, can prevent someone from climbing.

If you aren't in a jewelry store or looking in a jewelry box where might you find a choker?

(A) boutique (B) kennel (C) jewelry box (D) pet store (E) jewelry store

A choker is a type of necklace, typically made of a single strand of beads or other decorative elements. The correct answer is that you might find a choker in a boutique. However, the hint suggests that the correct answer is boutique. The other choices are less likely places to find a choker: a kennel is a place for pets, a jewelry box is a place to store jewelry, and a pet store is a place to buy pet supplies. Therefore, the answer is (A) boutique.

Where would you buy a can of soda along side many other items for sale?

(A) health food store (B) liquid (C) picnic cooler (D) store (E) vending machine

To buy a can of soda along with many other items for sale, you would go to a store. Therefore, the answer is store.

Where in your room would you put scissors that you use all the time?

(A) counter (B) cabinet (C) house (D) backpack (E) desk

I would put scissors that I use all the time on the desk. Therefore, the answer is desk.

The comforter was missing from the couples' sleep the other night and they were cold, where should it have been?

(A) livingroom (B) linen closet (C) bedroom (D) at the cleaners (E) washing machine

The comforter should have been in the bedroom. Therefore, the answer is (C) bedroom.

They opened up their picnic basket, they began constructing their sandwiches with what meat?

(A) country (B) camper (C) kitchen (D) canned (E) deli

They constructed their sandwiches with deli meat. Therefore, the answer is deli.

When someone is searching for a place to have lunch they are trying to?

(A) find food (B) have time for (C) satiate their appetite (D) eat food (E) prepare food

When someone is searching for a place to have lunch, they are trying to find food. Therefore, the answer is (A) find food.

What could a solicitor do to warn of upcoming litigation?

(A) write letter (B) claim compensation (C) reporting it to the government (D) buy house (E) charge according to time

A solicitor could write a letter to warn of upcoming litigation. Therefore, the answer is write letter.

Everybody has some sort of creativity, it's the best way to what?

(A) create art (B) write (C) sew (D) create idea (E) express yourself

Everybody has some sort of creativity, and it's the best way to express yourself. Therefore, the answer is express yourself.

What might a person see at the scene of a brutal killing?

(A) bloody mess (B) pleasure (C) being imprisoned (D) feeling of guilt (E) cake

The correct answer is a bloody mess. This is because at the scene of a brutal killing, the primary thing a person would likely see is the aftermath of the violence, which would include blood and other physical evidence of the attack. The other choices (pleasure, being imprisoned, feeling of guilt, and cake) are not directly related to the scene of a brutal killing.

How can you find a jellyfish without coming near it?

(A) hand (B) store (C) see (D) mediterranean sea (E) zoo

To find a jellyfish without coming near it, you can see one. Therefore, the answer is see.

Billy loved having food, but he didn't like the consequences of overeating. What is the long-term consequence of having too much food?

(A) digesting (B) constipation (C) weight gain (D) not hungry (E) gas

The long-term consequence of having too much food is weight gain. Therefore, the answer is (C).

After making contact the spy had to go somewhere to what?

(A) have fun (B) meet (C) whittle (D) die (E) arriving

The spy had to go somewhere to meet. Therefore, the answer is meet.

James was driving away from work. He slid into the outside lane. Up ahead he would have to do what?

(A) take u turn (B) turn left (C) crash (D) turn right (E) get to town

Let's think through this step-by-step: 1. James was driving away from work. This means he is driving on a road that leads towards his destination. 2. He slid into the outside lane. This suggests that he is on a multi-lane road, and he has moved to the lane closest to the curb (the outside lane). 3. Up ahead, he would have to make a turn. Since he is in the outside lane, it is likely that the road ahead will have an exit that is the first lane back towards the curb. 4. The first lane back towards the curb on a multi-lane road is typically a turn lane or a lane that leads to a turn. Based on this reasoning, the most likely answer is that James would have to turn right up ahead.

If a person sees an accident, what do they generally wonder?

(A) wonder what happened (B) cross street (C) run away (D) wash themselves (E) feel lucky

The person generally wonders what happened at an accident. Therefore, the answer is A: wonder what happened.

She was hitting bottle to the point that doing what would seem like sobering up even though it wasn't?

(A) buying beer (B) table (C) alcoholism (D) aim (E) michigan

The correct answer is (A) buying beer. The reasoning is that she was hitting the bottle, which is a slang term for drinking alcohol excessively. Hitting the bottle would make it seem like she was sobering up, but in reality, she was not sober. This suggests that she was engaged in alcoholism, which involves excessive drinking. Therefore, the most likely explanation is that she was buying beer.

How do you show that you are agreeing with someone?

(A) handshake (B) kiss (C) nodding (D) lie (E) shaking hand

To show that you are agreeing with someone, you nod your head. Therefore, the answer is nodding.

Over-indulgence when having food can lead to what?

(A) weight lost (B) eating food (C) digesting (D) being full (E) getting fat

Over-indulgence when having food can lead to getting fat. Therefore, the correct answer is (E) getting fat.

Who is someone competing against?

(A) effort (B) time (C) opponent (D) skill (E) competition

The correct answer is opponent.

If a human breaks the law, where could they be placed?

(A) school (B) church (C) love (D) jail (E) foster care

If a human breaks the law, they could be placed in jail. Therefore, the answer is jail.

Why are cooks hired?

(A) to be fired (B) prepare meals (C) season with salt (D) better food (E) perfect food

Cooks are hired to prepare meals. Therefore, the answer is prepare meals. However, let's analyze each option: (A) to be fired - This is not the primary reason for hiring cooks. (B) prepare meals - This is the correct answer. (C) season with salt - While seasoning is an important part of cooking, it's not the main reason to hire cooks. (D) better food - This is not a reason for hiring cooks, but rather an outcome of cooking. (E) perfect food - While perfection is a goal for cooks, it's not the primary reason for hiring them. The hint correctly suggests that the answer is to prepare meals, which is the most relevant reason for hiring cooks.

When birds are looking for a mate they're going to be doing what?

(A) pretty smart (B) small (C) very colorful (D) pick up prostitutes (E) singing

When birds are looking for a mate, they're going to be singing. Therefore, the answer is singing.

What are you trying to achieve when you're talking?

(A) opera (B) making sound (C) people to listen (D) attempting to communicate (E) dry mouth

When you're talking, you're trying to achieve a combination of making sound and attempting to communicate. Therefore, the answer is (D) attempting to communicate.

After running twenty six miles he felt like he had lost twenty six pounds, this was from all the what?

(A) exercise (B) sweat (C) pass out (D) collapse (E) drink water

After running twenty six miles, he felt like he had lost twenty six pounds, this was from all the what? Choices: (A) exercise (B) sweat (C) pass out (D) collapse (E) drink water The correct answer is sweat. Explanation: When you exercise, especially running a long distance like 26 miles, your body produces a lot of sweat. Sweating is your body's natural cooling mechanism, and it helps regulate your body temperature. However, if you lose a significant amount of sweat, your body can lose a lot of essential fluids and electrolytes, leading to dehydration and fatigue, which can make you feel like you've lost weight even though you haven't.

What do you get when you analysing something new?

(A) change (B) better knowledge (C) enlightened (D) get smart (E) learning more about

When you analyze something new, you gain better knowledge about it. Therefore, the answer is (B) better knowledge.

Where would a box office be selling tickets for something that is happening outside?

(A) movie theater (B) theater district (C) ballpark (D) theatre (E) street

A box office selling tickets for an event happening outside would typically be found at a ballpark. Therefore, the answer is ballpark.

What events are typical, expected and not divine?

(A) undivine (B) humdrum (C) godless (D) horrible (E) cursed

Humdrum events are typical, expected and not divine. Therefore, the answer is humdrum.

She celebrated her success by giving a speech, where was she?

(A) graveyard (B) awards ceremony (C) various situations (D) vocation (E) working hard

She celebrated her success by giving a speech, which implies she was at an event where speeches are typically given. Therefore, the answer is awards ceremony.

What is a steel cable called a wire rope primarily used for?

(A) factory (B) building (C) winch (D) ship (E) jumprope

A steel cable called a wire rope is primarily used for (C) winch. The hint suggests the correct answer is ship, but the question specifically asks what wire rope is used for. Winches are a common use for wire rope, as they can be used to pull or lift objects. Therefore, the answer is winch.

If a person wants to take up harmonica where might they find one to get started?

(A) blues band (B) outside (C) music shop (D) mouth (E) pocket

A music shop is the place where you can find a harmonica to get started. Therefore, the answer is C: music shop.

What leads someone to learning about world?

(A) anger (B) open mind (C) biology book (D) smartness (E) cynicism

The open mind is essential for learning about the world. It allows for curiosity, exploration, and the acquisition of new knowledge. Therefore, the answer is B: open mind.

If a person is trying new things, what is their goal?

(A) cross street (B) man crew (C) cross road (D) lose weight (E) experience life

The correct answer is (E) experience life. If a person is trying new things, their goal is to gain experiences and broaden their horizons.

In what geological feature will you find fungus growing?

(A) shower stall (B) toenails (C) basement (D) forrest (E) cave

Fungus can grow in damp, dark environments. Caves often have these conditions. Therefore, the answer is cave.

John buys a 5 pound block of salt. Where is he likely to keep it?

(A) shaker (B) sea water (C) falling down (D) kitchen cupboard (E) fast food restaurant

The correct answer is kitchen cupboard. Salt is commonly used for cooking and seasoning food, so it would be stored in a kitchen cupboard. The other options are not relevant to storing salt.

Where might a t-shirt be kept?

(A) suitcase (B) underground (C) shirtdress (D) closet (E) drawer

A t-shirt is often kept in a drawer. Therefore, the answer is drawer.

John wants to eat at an Indian restaurant in on top of the space needle, where would he have to go?

(A) reservation (B) curry (C) britsh town (D) seattle (E) large city

John would have to go to Seattle. The space needle is located in Seattle, Washington. Therefore, the answer is D, seattle.

Where do tabby cats usually like to live?

(A) dumpsters (B) alley (C) lap (D) home (E) barn

Based on the hint, tabby cats usually like to live in a barn. Therefore, the answer is barn.

Their first kiss was ruined, his bad choice of smoking had given him what?

(A) lung disease (B) persistent cough (C) birth defects (D) bad breath (E) ashtray

Their first kiss was ruined, his bad choice of smoking had given him bad breath. Therefore, the answer is bad breath.

The catwalk was five stories up and exposed, everybody had to wear helmets and harnesses at the where?

(A) mountain (B) construction site (C) theatre (D) fieldhouse (E) fashion show

The correct answer is construction site.

How does a doctor deal with suffering and death in his patients?

(A) care for patients (B) distance himself (C) goes to therapy (D) let blood (E) study medicine

The correct answer is to distance himself. A doctor may feel unable to fully connect with their patients' suffering and death, so they might emotionally distance themselves to avoid the emotional toll.

The writer wasn't known for them but he loved to what about nature?

(A) write poems (B) advertising company (C) see work (D) write letter (E) write novels

The writer wasn't known for them but he loved to write poems. Therefore, the answer is write poems.

Children leave home with clean clothes and then?

(A) use water (B) soap (C) launder (D) cry (E) get dirty

Children leave home with clean clothes and then get dirty. Therefore, the answer is get dirty.

If you're caught buying beer for children what will happen?

(A) problems (B) losing money (C) get arrested (D) fighting (E) relaxation

If you're caught buying beer for children, you will get arrested. Therefore, the answer is get arrested.

The old house had a loose window, this meant the what needed a coat of paint yearly?

(A) windowsill (B) door (C) garage (D) hardware store (E) shelf

The old house had a loose window, which meant the windowsill needed a coat of paint yearly. Therefore, the answer is windowsill.

What do you add to you dough when making bread to make it rise?

(A) yeast (B) oven (C) mess (D) flour (E) biscuit

To make bread rise, you add yeast. Therefore, the answer is yeast.

What might happen to a person with a tumor?

(A) travel (B) die of cancer (C) cross street (D) meet friends (E) say words

A person with a tumor might die of cancer. Therefore, the answer is die of cancer.

If you rent a condominium in a glove-shaped state where are you?

(A) great lake state (B) michigan (C) community (D) towels (E) complex

If you rent a condominium in a glove-shaped state, you are in Michigan. Therefore, the answer is Michigan.

How might a bank statement arrive at someone's house?

(A) legal document (B) newspaper (C) press release (D) email (E) mail

A bank statement would likely arrive at someone's house by mail. Therefore, the answer is mail.

John wanted to keep his food fresh, she he bought something that would let him suck the air it, leaving empty space inside. This would keep food fresh. This item was a type of what?

(A) front (B) jar (C) baggie (D) box (E) universe

The correct answer is a jar. A jar is a container that allows you to remove the air from inside, leaving empty space, which can help keep food fresh.

Stood below the balloons and studied them closely. As he looked to the sky, he didn't see anything holding them up. He wondered what the balloons where?

(A) aloft (B) overhead (C) upwards (D) upstairs (E) above

The balloons were aloft. The correct answer is (A).

When someone is not living anymore they?

(A) trying to stay happy (B) seeing (C) die (D) experiencing (E) expire

When someone is not living anymore, they die. Therefore, the answer is die.

The big match was today and those lucky enough to have tickets filled in to the what?

(A) football stadium (B) bus depot (C) bath (D) surface of earth (E) apartment

The big match refers to a football match, so those with tickets would have filled in to the football stadium. Therefore, the answer is football stadium.

When one is stabbing to death another, they might look around and realize what a what they have made?

(A) bleeding (B) knife (C) gruesome (D) killing (E) mess

When one is stabbing to death another, they might look around and realize what a what they have made? Choices: (A) bleeding (B) knife (C) gruesome (D) killing (E) mess [Hint: the correct answer is mess] The correct answer is (E) mess. When someone is stabbed to death, the resulting scene is likely to be a chaotic and disordered one, creating a mess. The other options (A-E) are not as directly related to the consequences of the stabbing.

A reaching advantage will lead to what in a race?

(A) victory (B) being ahead (C) winning prize (D) new option (E) fall

A reaching advantage in a race would lead to being ahead of the other competitors. Therefore, the answer is (B) being ahead.

A hurricane is similar to what other wind event?

(A) tornadocane (B) disaster (C) tornadoes (D) death (E) horrendous

A hurricane is similar to a tornado. Therefore, the correct answer is tornadoes.

Joe put clear tape on his glasses because he did not want to do what to his field of vision?

(A) obscure (B) confusing (C) change (D) opaque (E) thick

Joe put clear tape on his glasses because he did not want to obscure his field of vision. Therefore, the answer is obscure.

Where could you find a person standing next to a net?

(A) ocean (B) soccer game (C) fishing gear (D) fisherman's boat (E) fishing boat

You would find a person standing next to a net at a soccer game. Therefore, the answer is B) soccer game.

Where would you go if you want to get many types of goods?

(A) shop (B) supermarket (C) shop (D) mall (E) grocery store

If you want to get many types of goods, the best choice would be a supermarket. Therefore, the answer is supermarket.

Where is likely to have a large door?

(A) van (B) building (C) apartment (D) neighbor's house (E) wall

The answer is building. Large doors are more commonly found in buildings.

James finishes playing with his ball and left it on the floor. His mother found it and put it somewhere that he could find it easily. Where might she put it?

(A) playroom (B) brush (C) closet (D) toy box (E) pool table

Your hint suggests that the correct answer is toy box. Let's analyze the choices to see if we can determine that: (A) playroom: This is a common place to store toys, but it's not necessarily the most accessible location for a child to find a ball they just played with. (B) brush: This doesn't make sense, as it's an object used for grooming, not for storing toys. (C) closet: Closets are typically for storing clothes and personal items, not toys. (D) toy box: Toy boxes are specifically designed to store toys, making them a likely location for a child to find a ball they just played with. (E) pool table: This is a table designed for playing pool, not for storing toys. Considering the options, toy box (D) seems the most likely place for James' mother to put the ball so that he could easily find it. Therefore, the answer is toy box.

They would only allow one more in, he was unfortunately a what?

(A) forbid (B) deny (C) reject (D) reject (E) permitted

They would only allow one more in, he was unfortunately a reject. Therefore, the answer is reject.

James wanted to ruin the parade. In order to do that, he did something in the middle of the street. What did he do?

(A) found (B) fix (C) new construction (D) construct (E) produce

To ruin the parade, James constructed something in the middle of the street. Therefore, the answer is construct.

The excavation workers had to take extra care to stay hydrated, what landscape might they be working?

(A) city (B) montana (C) egypt (D) store (E) desert

The correct answer is desert. The landscape with the most risk of dehydration is a desert, which is why the excavation workers had to take extra care to stay hydrated.

What is often the function of ice?

(A) cool water (B) cool drink (C) harm humans (D) become water (E) form crystals

The correct answer is (B) cool drink. Ice is often used to cool drinks, making them refreshing to drink.

Where can you store a pie?

(A) outside (B) windowsill (C) freezer (D) refrigerator (E) oven

You can store a pie in the refrigerator. Therefore, the answer is refrigerator.

Where are you likely to find endless shelves?

(A) kitchen (B) corner (C) bookstore (D) refrigerator (E) cupboard

You are likely to find endless shelves in a bookstore. Therefore, the answer is C: bookstore.

He saw that he was about an hour from Jackson after heaidng east on the de Soto bridge, where was he?

(A) tennessee (B) atlanta (C) wyoming (D) michigan (E) mississippi

Based on the information given, he was about an hour from Jackson after heading east on the de Soto bridge. This suggests that he was in a state bordering both Mississippi and Tennessee. The correct answer is Tennessee, which is the state that borders Mississippi to the east. Therefore, the answer is Tennessee.

The temperature was such that one could see their breath, what was occuring?

(A) increase (B) drop rapidly (C) drop to zero (D) mist (E) heat up

The temperature was such that one could see their breath, which means the air was cold enough to freeze the moisture from their breath into visible vapor. Therefore, the air temperature must have dropped to zero. The correct answer is (C) drop to zero.

Computers were important in John's work, but they were useless if they weren't what?

(A) help people (B) networked (C) crash (D) enable (E) do work

To complete the hint, I will provide an explanation for why "networked" is the correct answer. Computers were important in John's work, but they were useless if they weren't networked. This means that for the computers to be useful, they needed to be connected to other computers and devices on a network. Without networking, the computers would not be able to communicate and share information, which would hinder their effectiveness in John's work. Therefore, the correct answer is networked.

Where would you place a bed in a new house?

(A) garage (B) furniture (C) floor (D) sleep (E) awake

You place a bed on the floor in a new house. Therefore, the answer is floor.