ATI TEAS 7 HEDY LAMAR
The Farallon Islands, or Devil's Teeth, as they are referred to by sailors, are a group of small islands with
rocky, barren terrain and treacherous underwater currents, 48 km (30 miles) off the coast of San
Francisco. California. Although the islands are small, with a combined total land area of 0.41 km² (0.16
square miles), they are positioned in a major ocean current, which enables them to house dense
populations of birds. rodents, seals, and other water mammals. The abundance of wildlife first attracted
Russian and American fur traders in the early 1800s, who then nearly eliminated the seal population in
the area. The islands then became an agricultural resource for San Francisco during the Gold Rush era
when egg companies began harvesting bird eggs on the islands. In 1863, violence between rival egg
companies erupted on the islands (known as the "Egg War"), which inadvertently attracted national
attention and provoked lawmakers to pass legislation to protect and rehabilitate the islands' natural
ecosystem. In 1881, an executive order was passed that decreed egging illegal on the Farallons. This
ended private enterprises on the islands and was reinforced in 1909 when President Theodore
Roosevelt created the Farallon Reservation to restrict human access and preserve the northern islands.
Protection was expanded in 1967 to include all the Farallon Islands, and over time many of the islands'
original inhabitants have returned. The Farallons are now home to the world's largest population of
western gulls. Seals have returned, as well as otters and sea lions, which in turn attracts great white
sharks. The combination of sharks, underwater currents, and jagged coastline are probably what earned
the Farallons their nickname "Devil's Teeth," though it hasn't stopped a few adventurous people from
swimming. Four people have completed the 30-mile swim from the islands to San Francisco; the fastest
person completed the journey in 14 hours.
which of the following organizations might the author of this article most closely associate? An
educational special interest group A group that supports first-time novelists A group that studies marine
mammal behavior A nature conservancy group
The correct answer is: A nature conservancy group.
Which of the following is a credible source that the author might have consulted to help write the
article? An 1890 cartographer's notes on efforts to map Northern California's coastline A nutritionist's
scholarly journal article on Gold Rush miners' diets A copy of a story published by the Fish and Wildlife
Service. originally written by a former refuge manager A biography of President Theodore Roosevelt,
with an emphasis on his passion for hunting
The correct answer is: A copy of a story published by the Fish and Wildlife Service, originally written by
a former refuge manager.
Which of the following best describes the meaning of the word "inadvertently" as used in the second
paragraph? Accidentally Intentionally Approximately Quickly
The correct answer is: Accidentally
,Which of the following pieces of evidence does the author use to speculate why the Farallon Islands are
called "The Devil's Teeth"? 000. ... R The islands have sharks, choppy currents, and irregular coastline. In
1863, violence broke out on the islands during the Egg War. They have always been called that by sailors
who travel those waters. Swimming from San Francisco to the islands is very risky.
The correct answer is: The islands have sharks, choppy currents, and irregular coastline.
Beard Superiority Unlike most others who follow along with popular trends, I am able to truly see that
the beard is superior to the mustache. First, you have so much more hair and space to work with when
styling a beard than you do with a mustache. You can trim and cut a beard into so many styles: the
Muttonchop, the Goatee, the Stubble, the Chin Strap. You can even add things to your beard: braids,
beads, glitter, and color - the possibilities of what you can add to a beard are endless! There are even
professional competitions that surround the stylish nature of beards. PREVIOUS Q Search Stimulus: 1 of
2 Which of the following can be inferred from evidence given in the passage? The writer is a professional
barber. No competitions exist for the best mustache. Mustaches cannot easily be styled. The writer
enjoys having a beard.
The correct answer is: Mustaches cannot easily be styled.
Which of the following is a counterclaim to the argument in the passage? ... Beards may be a hazard in
professional lines of employment. You should grow a beard because they come in a variety of styles. GO
The beard is not just a passing trend. If you have a beard, you can dye it pink.
The correct answer is: Beards may be a hazard in professional lines of employment.
Mourning geckos (Lepidodactylus lugubris) are truly a unique species. This gecko is small, as it only
grows up to 10 cm or 4 inches. With a range of Hawaii, the South Pacific islands, and Central and South
America these geckos have one of the largest ranges among reptiles. What really sets this species apart
is how they reproduce. Mourning geckos are all female and reproduce through parthenogenesis, where
the mother essentially clones herself to create her offspring. However, their genes have the ability to
recombine to allow genetic variation and mutation. Like many other geckos, mourning geckos lay two
eggs at a time several times a year. The eggs incubate for 65 to 103 days. Stimulus: 1 of 2 Which of the
following is a conclusion the reader might draw from the information in the passage? 40 Their small size
means mourning geckos are easy to keep as pets. Because their offspring are clones, all mourning
geckos are Identical. Mourning geckos are an endangered species. Genetic variation and mutations may
give mourning geckos a better chance for survival
The correct answer is: Genetic variation and mutations may give mourning geckos a better chance for
survival.
Which of the following credentials would increase the author's credibility? The head librarian at a
nationally renowned university A senior zoologist at a zoo in South America A wildlife photographer for
a well-known nature periodical The editor of a prominent American newspaper
The correct answer is: A senior zoologist at a zoo in South America
Hedy Lamarr, the Inventor Hedy Lamarr was a woman of many talents. She was first known as a
European film actress in the 1930s. She began starring in American films with MGM Studios in the late
1930s and early 1940s. Some of her more popular films included Boom Town (1940) and White Cargo
, (1942); however, her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored. To
relieve this boredom. Lamarr took up inventing. Hedy Lamarr did not have any formal training, but she
did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time. Although she had a number of
failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink, Lamarr did not stop coming
up with ideas. She even spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard
Hughes, the aviation tycoon. During World War II. Lamarr learned that one of the military's new
technologies, radio-controlled torpedoes, were too easily jammed and redirected. She came up with a
type of radio signal that changed, or "hopped." frequencies and was unable to be tracked or disrupted.
With the assistance of her friend George Antheil, she was able to design the system and patent it in
August 1942. Unfortunately, the United States Navy was not interested. The technology of the era
wasn't quite good enough to easily implement Lamarr's system, and the Navy was not particularly
interested in civilian inventions at the time. It wasn't until 20 years later, during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
that a version of Lamarr's system began appearing on Navy ships. The work Lamarr and Antheil did
creating this frequency-hopping system led to many technologies that are often taken for granted today.
Their work led to the development of cell phones. Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. Just think, we might not have
any of those things if Hedy Lamarr had been given more interesting roles! Stimulus: 1 of 5 Which of the
following conclusions can be drawn about Hedy Lamarr's acting career? Hedy Lamarr worked in America
films with MGM Studios. Hedy Lamarr wanted more opportunities to speak while acting. Hedy Lamarr
was the first European actress of the 1930s. Hedy Lamarr was content with her contribution to film.
The correct answer is: Hedy Lamarr wanted more opportunities to speak while acting.
Which of the following details supports the main idea that Hedy Lamarr was a self-taught inventor who
created a frequency hopping system used by many modern inventions? She did not stop coming up with
new ideas, and she refused to be bored while acting. Although the U.S. Navy wasn't interested, she went
on to star in American films. Despite her failure during the Cuban Missile Crisis, she spent time working
with Howard Hughes. She did not have any formal training, yet she designed and patented a new
system.
The correct answer is: She did not have any formal training, yet she designed and patented a new
system.
Stimulus: 3 of 5 1. She was able to design the system and patent it in August 1942. 2. Their work led to
the development of cell phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. 3. It wasn't until 20 years later, during the Cuban
Missile Crisis, that a version of Lamarr's system began appearing on Navy ships. 4. She was first known
as a European film actress in the 1930s. 5. During World War II, Lamarr learned that one of the military's
new technologies, radio-controlled torpedoes, were too easily jammed and redirected. Which of the
following correctly sequences the events in the Hedy Lamarr passage? 1.3.2.5.4 4, 1, 5, 3, 2 1.3.4.2.5
4.5.1.3.2
The correct answer is: 4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Which of the following would provide relevant and accurate information relating to the inventions of
Hedy Lamarr? The patent application completed by Lamarr and Antheil A diagram of a Wi-Fi network
created after Lamarr's death A book by Lamarr's daughter about her mother's dedication to inventing A
note from Howard Hughes on how well Lamarr fit in with the other inventors
The Farallon Islands, or Devil's Teeth, as they are referred to by sailors, are a group of small islands with
rocky, barren terrain and treacherous underwater currents, 48 km (30 miles) off the coast of San
Francisco. California. Although the islands are small, with a combined total land area of 0.41 km² (0.16
square miles), they are positioned in a major ocean current, which enables them to house dense
populations of birds. rodents, seals, and other water mammals. The abundance of wildlife first attracted
Russian and American fur traders in the early 1800s, who then nearly eliminated the seal population in
the area. The islands then became an agricultural resource for San Francisco during the Gold Rush era
when egg companies began harvesting bird eggs on the islands. In 1863, violence between rival egg
companies erupted on the islands (known as the "Egg War"), which inadvertently attracted national
attention and provoked lawmakers to pass legislation to protect and rehabilitate the islands' natural
ecosystem. In 1881, an executive order was passed that decreed egging illegal on the Farallons. This
ended private enterprises on the islands and was reinforced in 1909 when President Theodore
Roosevelt created the Farallon Reservation to restrict human access and preserve the northern islands.
Protection was expanded in 1967 to include all the Farallon Islands, and over time many of the islands'
original inhabitants have returned. The Farallons are now home to the world's largest population of
western gulls. Seals have returned, as well as otters and sea lions, which in turn attracts great white
sharks. The combination of sharks, underwater currents, and jagged coastline are probably what earned
the Farallons their nickname "Devil's Teeth," though it hasn't stopped a few adventurous people from
swimming. Four people have completed the 30-mile swim from the islands to San Francisco; the fastest
person completed the journey in 14 hours.
which of the following organizations might the author of this article most closely associate? An
educational special interest group A group that supports first-time novelists A group that studies marine
mammal behavior A nature conservancy group
The correct answer is: A nature conservancy group.
Which of the following is a credible source that the author might have consulted to help write the
article? An 1890 cartographer's notes on efforts to map Northern California's coastline A nutritionist's
scholarly journal article on Gold Rush miners' diets A copy of a story published by the Fish and Wildlife
Service. originally written by a former refuge manager A biography of President Theodore Roosevelt,
with an emphasis on his passion for hunting
The correct answer is: A copy of a story published by the Fish and Wildlife Service, originally written by
a former refuge manager.
Which of the following best describes the meaning of the word "inadvertently" as used in the second
paragraph? Accidentally Intentionally Approximately Quickly
The correct answer is: Accidentally
,Which of the following pieces of evidence does the author use to speculate why the Farallon Islands are
called "The Devil's Teeth"? 000. ... R The islands have sharks, choppy currents, and irregular coastline. In
1863, violence broke out on the islands during the Egg War. They have always been called that by sailors
who travel those waters. Swimming from San Francisco to the islands is very risky.
The correct answer is: The islands have sharks, choppy currents, and irregular coastline.
Beard Superiority Unlike most others who follow along with popular trends, I am able to truly see that
the beard is superior to the mustache. First, you have so much more hair and space to work with when
styling a beard than you do with a mustache. You can trim and cut a beard into so many styles: the
Muttonchop, the Goatee, the Stubble, the Chin Strap. You can even add things to your beard: braids,
beads, glitter, and color - the possibilities of what you can add to a beard are endless! There are even
professional competitions that surround the stylish nature of beards. PREVIOUS Q Search Stimulus: 1 of
2 Which of the following can be inferred from evidence given in the passage? The writer is a professional
barber. No competitions exist for the best mustache. Mustaches cannot easily be styled. The writer
enjoys having a beard.
The correct answer is: Mustaches cannot easily be styled.
Which of the following is a counterclaim to the argument in the passage? ... Beards may be a hazard in
professional lines of employment. You should grow a beard because they come in a variety of styles. GO
The beard is not just a passing trend. If you have a beard, you can dye it pink.
The correct answer is: Beards may be a hazard in professional lines of employment.
Mourning geckos (Lepidodactylus lugubris) are truly a unique species. This gecko is small, as it only
grows up to 10 cm or 4 inches. With a range of Hawaii, the South Pacific islands, and Central and South
America these geckos have one of the largest ranges among reptiles. What really sets this species apart
is how they reproduce. Mourning geckos are all female and reproduce through parthenogenesis, where
the mother essentially clones herself to create her offspring. However, their genes have the ability to
recombine to allow genetic variation and mutation. Like many other geckos, mourning geckos lay two
eggs at a time several times a year. The eggs incubate for 65 to 103 days. Stimulus: 1 of 2 Which of the
following is a conclusion the reader might draw from the information in the passage? 40 Their small size
means mourning geckos are easy to keep as pets. Because their offspring are clones, all mourning
geckos are Identical. Mourning geckos are an endangered species. Genetic variation and mutations may
give mourning geckos a better chance for survival
The correct answer is: Genetic variation and mutations may give mourning geckos a better chance for
survival.
Which of the following credentials would increase the author's credibility? The head librarian at a
nationally renowned university A senior zoologist at a zoo in South America A wildlife photographer for
a well-known nature periodical The editor of a prominent American newspaper
The correct answer is: A senior zoologist at a zoo in South America
Hedy Lamarr, the Inventor Hedy Lamarr was a woman of many talents. She was first known as a
European film actress in the 1930s. She began starring in American films with MGM Studios in the late
1930s and early 1940s. Some of her more popular films included Boom Town (1940) and White Cargo
, (1942); however, her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored. To
relieve this boredom. Lamarr took up inventing. Hedy Lamarr did not have any formal training, but she
did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time. Although she had a number of
failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink, Lamarr did not stop coming
up with ideas. She even spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard
Hughes, the aviation tycoon. During World War II. Lamarr learned that one of the military's new
technologies, radio-controlled torpedoes, were too easily jammed and redirected. She came up with a
type of radio signal that changed, or "hopped." frequencies and was unable to be tracked or disrupted.
With the assistance of her friend George Antheil, she was able to design the system and patent it in
August 1942. Unfortunately, the United States Navy was not interested. The technology of the era
wasn't quite good enough to easily implement Lamarr's system, and the Navy was not particularly
interested in civilian inventions at the time. It wasn't until 20 years later, during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
that a version of Lamarr's system began appearing on Navy ships. The work Lamarr and Antheil did
creating this frequency-hopping system led to many technologies that are often taken for granted today.
Their work led to the development of cell phones. Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. Just think, we might not have
any of those things if Hedy Lamarr had been given more interesting roles! Stimulus: 1 of 5 Which of the
following conclusions can be drawn about Hedy Lamarr's acting career? Hedy Lamarr worked in America
films with MGM Studios. Hedy Lamarr wanted more opportunities to speak while acting. Hedy Lamarr
was the first European actress of the 1930s. Hedy Lamarr was content with her contribution to film.
The correct answer is: Hedy Lamarr wanted more opportunities to speak while acting.
Which of the following details supports the main idea that Hedy Lamarr was a self-taught inventor who
created a frequency hopping system used by many modern inventions? She did not stop coming up with
new ideas, and she refused to be bored while acting. Although the U.S. Navy wasn't interested, she went
on to star in American films. Despite her failure during the Cuban Missile Crisis, she spent time working
with Howard Hughes. She did not have any formal training, yet she designed and patented a new
system.
The correct answer is: She did not have any formal training, yet she designed and patented a new
system.
Stimulus: 3 of 5 1. She was able to design the system and patent it in August 1942. 2. Their work led to
the development of cell phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. 3. It wasn't until 20 years later, during the Cuban
Missile Crisis, that a version of Lamarr's system began appearing on Navy ships. 4. She was first known
as a European film actress in the 1930s. 5. During World War II, Lamarr learned that one of the military's
new technologies, radio-controlled torpedoes, were too easily jammed and redirected. Which of the
following correctly sequences the events in the Hedy Lamarr passage? 1.3.2.5.4 4, 1, 5, 3, 2 1.3.4.2.5
4.5.1.3.2
The correct answer is: 4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Which of the following would provide relevant and accurate information relating to the inventions of
Hedy Lamarr? The patent application completed by Lamarr and Antheil A diagram of a Wi-Fi network
created after Lamarr's death A book by Lamarr's daughter about her mother's dedication to inventing A
note from Howard Hughes on how well Lamarr fit in with the other inventors
