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The words “on, under, above, below” are all:
Adjectives
Adverbs
Prepositions
Gerunds
Infinitives

The plane known as Air Force One is actually a:
Lockheed L1011
Douglas DC-10
Boeing 767
Boeing 747
Converted B-52 bomber

Which of these sentences uses alliteration?
Lucy sings like a bird.
A stitch in time saves nine.
She wails when he sails.
Lovely Lisa likes lacrosse.
Life is a piece of cake.

Dolphins and whales use this to navigate.
Keen eyesight
a good sense of smell
high-pitched squeals
ESP
the locations of other dolphins and whales

John has to move a box full of sand that is 12 feet wide, 2 feet deep, and 6 feet high. How many cubic yards of sand does he have to move? (Note: use actual cubic yards.)
6
9
18
8
16

Which is least likely to give different readings at the bottom and summit of Mount Washington?
Barometer
Chronometer
Thermometer
Altimeter
Anemometer

What is the sum of the two largest prime factors of 68?
7
69
8
34
19

Chilly is to frigid as:
Arid is to dry
Scalding is to tepid
Immediately is to soon
Flower is to fragrant
Homely is to hideous

You are standing atop Mt. Kilimanjaro, facing east. What is the closest sea you might see?
The Atlantic
the Pacific
the Indian Ocean
the Mediterranean
the Baltic

8/6 is to H. as: (Hint: think about dates in history.)
6/6 is to B
7/4 is to P
11/11 is to W
7/4 is to N
8/9 is to N

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