1. A 'fable' is a historical story that contains a moral tale.

2. Pick which of the following is the most important barrier the immune system uses to repel antigens.

3. In a eukaryotic (animal) cell, what is the proper term for the area within the cell which house's the DNA?

4. Solve the following equation: 3*(4²+2) -4

5. What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

6. Solve for "z" when "x" is equal to two and "y" is equal to four: z = 3*x² + 2*y(4+3) -2

7. The predominant type of neurons found in the human brain are sensory neurons.

8. Solve for "y" in the following equation when "x" is equal to three: y = 3x² + 5x + 2

9. Solve for 'y' in the following equation when x" is equal to two: y = 4x + 4 -x"

10. Tom and Pete have been best friends since kindergarten. They both like football, motorcycles, and playing video games. They've argued before, mostly over girls, but never seriously. Tom recently turned 16 and got his license. His father bought him a car and the two boys went out for pizza to celebrate. On the way home, they had a bad car accident. Pete was seriously injured, but Tom was only bruised. It has been three days since the accident, and Tom has not yet spoken to Pete.

What form of writing is this?

11. The two systems of the body that are responsible for removing waste are the digestive system and the circulatory system.

12. One side of a right triangle is four inches long. The other side is seven inches long. How long is the hypotenuse?

13. Neurons are responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body and for coordinating the body's actions.

14. Adult human males produce sperm cells, while adult human females produce eggs. In biology, these two types of cells are referred to by one term. What is it?

15. A fishing boat travels at 20 mph on its way to the fishing grounds. It takes two hours to reach the grounds. On the way back, when the boat is loaded with fish, it can only travel at 15 mph. How long will it take the boat to get home?

16. Sally is grocery shopping. She buys a gallon of milk for $5.00, a loaf of bread for $1.50, and a bag of shredded cheese for $3.50. Assuming that sales taxes in her city are equal to 10 percent of the purchase price, how much will Sally pay for her purchases?

17. If a student writes an essay to demonstrate his or her knowledge of a particular topic, what form of writing is he or she engaging in?

18. Barbara and Tina are on a road trip. They drive for two hours at 40 mph before stopping for lunch. After lunch, they get on the highway and drive for another two hours at 80 mph before reaching their destination. What was their average speed for the trip?

19. Which of the following elements is generally NOT radioactive?

20. Both plants and animals breathe, though one breathes carbon dioxide and the other oxygen. What is the name of this process?

21. Tom and Pete have been best friends since kindergarten. They both like football, motorcycles, and playing video games. They've argued before, mostly over girls, but never seriously. Tom recently turned 16 and got his license. His father bought him a car and the two boys went out for pizza to celebrate. On the way home, they had a bad car accident. Pete was seriously injured, but Tom was only bruised. It has been three days since the accident, and Tom has not yet spoken to Pete.

Given the circumstances, what is the most likely reason Tom has not spoken to Pete since the accident?

22. Digestion is a form of anabolism.

23. A person who can be a universal blood donor has the blood type known as O+.