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Explain what is meant by the word “dictator.”

  Upon ascending the throne the first thing Queen Elizabeth II did was to…

  What was the largest threat to world peace in the 1980s?

  Summarize the key developments of the Industrial Revolution.

  What does the Statue of Liberty represent?

  Name two of the classes that existed in medieval England.

  Who was Socrates?

  Who wrote The Republic and The Apology?

  Describe the differences between the February Revolution and the October Revolution.

  What is the significance of an altar?

  What is having only one spouse called?

  What do Christians celebrate at Christmas?

  What were Jesus’ closest group of followers known as?

  What miracle do Christians celebrate at Easter time?

  State two major world religions.

  What is the difference between the New Testament and the Old Testament?

  What is a pilgrimage?

  Name one of the early Romans’ greatest achievements.

  Name the successor of the first Roman emperor.

  Who was Solomon?

  What were the circumstances of Julius Caesar’s death?

  Where was Hadrian’s Wall built?

  What is Sir Francis Drake known for?

  Name the wife of Orpheus, whom he attempted to save from the underworld.

  Who was it that helped Theseus escape from the Labyrinth?

  Name one of Abraham Lincoln’s greatest achievements.

  What did Mahatma Gandhi and Genghis Khan have in common?

  What is Karl Marx known for?

  Subject: English

  Discuss the style of Romeo and Juliet.

  How does Romeo’s character develop throughout the play?

  How much is Romeo to blame for what happens at the end of Romeo and Juliet?

  Use the word “judicious” in a sentence to illustrate its meaning.

  Writing Prompt: Imagine you work for a travel agent. Describe a place you have been to and explain why it would interest someone of a similar age.

  Why should we be optimistic about the future? Use either a discursive or an argumentative style in composing your answer.

  In Pride and Prejudice, at what moment does Elizabeth Bennet realize her true feelings for Mr. Darcy?

  Explain the saying: Some people don’t look up until they are flat on their backs.

  Use the word “doldrums” in a sentence.

  Use the word “congenial” in a sentence.

  Suggest an appropriate word for each of these meanings:

  a.) An appliance or implement designed to help one do work.

  b.) To be on water without sinking

  c.) Aggressive; harsh

  d.) Faultless or highly skilled

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  F IN EXAMS

  First published in the United States in 2011 by Chronicle Books.

  First published in the United Kingdom in 2008 by Summersdale Publishers Ltd.

  Copyright © 2011 by Summersdale Publishers Ltd.

  All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher.

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  ISBN: 978-1-4521-0746-2

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  Table of Contents

  Introduction

  Chemistry

  Biology

  Physics

  Math

  Business & Technology

  Psychology

  History & Geography

  English

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