Proficient Level Review 14 May 2021 "Quest"

1. The collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe in the late-1980s was best symbolized by:

The Berlin Wall being torn down by East & West German citizens

The rise to power of Mikhail Gorbachev in the USSR

The Election of George Bush (the Elder) as President in 1988

Reagan's idea of creating weaponized satellites to orbit the Earth (a.k.a. "Star Wars")

The collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe in the late-1980s was best symbolized by the Berlin Wall being torn down by East & West German citizens. This event marked the end of the division between East and West Germany and represented a significant shift in the political landscape of Europe. The fall of the Berlin Wall was seen as a powerful symbol of the dismantling of the Iron Curtain and the end of communism in Eastern Europe.

Explanation

The collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe in the late-1980s was best symbolized by the Berlin Wall being torn down by East & West German citizens. This event marked the end of the division between East and West Germany and represented a significant shift in the political landscape of Europe. The fall of the Berlin Wall was seen as a powerful symbol of the dismantling of the Iron Curtain and the end of communism in Eastern Europe.

2. All of the following statements are true about the Challenger Disaster except:

The civilian on board the Challenger was a young man in his 20s - his dad was an Apollo astronaut

A faulty "O-Ring" (gasket) allowed fuel to escape shortly after lift-off, causing the deadly explosion

The overnight temperatures at Cape Canaveral, Florida were in the 20s the night before lift-off

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3. Correctly match each description with Richard Nixon's main character traits

Nixon wanted to amass as much power as possible as President

Nixon was very paranoid

Nixon was a very hard worker

Nixon wanted to be loved by all

Nixon was a born leader

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4. In the early-1980s, "Valley Girls" originated in which of the following areas in Los Angeles County?

The San Fernando Valley

Orange County

The Santa Clarita Valley

Long Beach

Valley Girls originated in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County in the early-1980s.

Explanation

Valley Girls originated in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County in the early-1980s.

5. All of the following statements are true about the Attempted Assassination of President Ronald Reagan except:

The shooter fired his handgun four times before the Secret Service tackled him to the ground

In addition to the president being shot, others were wounded as well, including Reagan's Press Secretary

President Reagan had to be re-admitted to the hospital, and almost died, because he went back to work too soon

President Reagan was joking around before and after his surgery

All of the statements mentioned about the Attempted Assassination of President Ronald Reagan are true except for the fact that the shooter fired his handgun four times before the Secret Service tackled him to the ground.

Explanation

All of the statements mentioned about the Attempted Assassination of President Ronald Reagan are true except for the fact that the shooter fired his handgun four times before the Secret Service tackled him to the ground.

6. All of the following statements about the disaster at Love Canal (Niagara Falls, New York) are true except:

The Federal Government knew, before the area's citizens did, that toxic chemicals were being illegally disposed of in the neighborhoods

Housewives kidnapped Environmental Protection Agents, protesting that the National Government should relocate them

Many people in the area, especially children and the elderly, developed very serious, life-threatening illnesses due to the toxic chemicals

The statement that is not true is "The Federal Government knew, before the area's citizens did, that toxic chemicals were being illegally disposed of in the neighborhoods." This statement implies that the Federal Government had prior knowledge of the illegal disposal of toxic chemicals in Love Canal, which is not true. In reality, it was the citizens who discovered the toxic waste and raised concerns, leading to further investigations and actions.

Explanation

The statement that is not true is "The Federal Government knew, before the area's citizens did, that toxic chemicals were being illegally disposed of in the neighborhoods." This statement implies that the Federal Government had prior knowledge of the illegal disposal of toxic chemicals in Love Canal, which is not true. In reality, it was the citizens who discovered the toxic waste and raised concerns, leading to further investigations and actions.

7. All of the following statements are true about "New Coke" except:

Coca-Cola executives confirmed that consumers wanted them to replace the "Original Formula"

Coca-Cola brought back the "Original Formula" about 3 months after introducing "New Coke"

The "Pepsi Challenge" made Coca-Cola executives very uneasy and nervous

The Top Two Coca-Cola Executives received large bonuses after bringing back the "Original Formula"

The given correct answer is that Coca-Cola executives confirmed that consumers wanted them to replace the "Original Formula." This statement is not true because in reality, Coca-Cola executives did not receive confirmation from consumers to replace the "Original Formula."

Explanation

The given correct answer is that Coca-Cola executives confirmed that consumers wanted them to replace the "Original Formula." This statement is not true because in reality, Coca-Cola executives did not receive confirmation from consumers to replace the "Original Formula."

8. All of the following statements are true about the "Miracle on Ice" except:

The U.S. defeated the USSR 4 - 3 in the Gold Medal Game

The U.S. had to protect its one-goal lead for the last ten minutes of the game v. the USSR

The USSR head coach replaced the world's best goalkeeper after the first period

The only goal that the U.S. Team Captain scored was the game-winning goal against the USSR

The given answer is incorrect because the U.S. did indeed defeat the USSR 4-3 in the Gold Medal Game.

Explanation

The given answer is incorrect because the U.S. did indeed defeat the USSR 4-3 in the Gold Medal Game.

9. All of the following statements are correct about President Jimmy Carter except he:

Delegated too much authority to others, instead of paying attention to the details himself

Tended to focus on what was wrong in America, instead of what was right in the nation

Decided to allow the former Shah of Iran into the United States

Was elected President because he was a Democrat, and nationally unknown

The answer states that President Jimmy Carter delegated too much authority to others, instead of paying attention to the details himself. This means that he relied heavily on others to handle important tasks and did not personally involve himself in the finer aspects of decision-making and implementation. The other statements in the options are all correct about President Carter, including his tendency to focus on what was wrong in America, his decision to allow the former Shah of Iran into the United States, and his election as President because he was a Democrat and nationally unknown.

Explanation

The answer states that President Jimmy Carter delegated too much authority to others, instead of paying attention to the details himself. This means that he relied heavily on others to handle important tasks and did not personally involve himself in the finer aspects of decision-making and implementation. The other statements in the options are all correct about President Carter, including his tendency to focus on what was wrong in America, his decision to allow the former Shah of Iran into the United States, and his election as President because he was a Democrat and nationally unknown.

10. All of the following statements are true about the disaster at Three Mile Island except:

The movie "The China Syndrome", starring Jane Fonda, was based on the disaster at Three Mile Island

The disaster basically started due to a plumbing problem - there wasn't any water cooling down the reactor

Officials released the pressure in the reactor by allowing steam to escape; that steam had small levels of radioactivity

The melt-down went through 40% of the thick iron floor beneath the reactor

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11. Place each of the following descriptions about Silicon Valley with the correct Geography Theme

Many people went to Silicon Valley for higher-paying jobs, and greater opportunities, such as starting a technology company

Silicon Valley is just south of San Francisco; the city of San Jose is the main city of Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley has many technology jobs, is accessible by water, air, and road, and encourages imagination

Silicon Valley is in the "Bay Area"

Much of Silicon Valley was built on what used to be farmland; many more landfills were needed due to far more garbage being created

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