Which sentence in this paragraph states the reason for the growing popularity of feudalism in medieval society?Feudalism worked well in Britain and France for several centuries. The Church and religious leaders had a lot of power and influence with the ruling class. When the feudal system succeeded on the local level, kings and emperors used the system on a much larger scale to strengthen their monarchies. Under the feudal system, the king divided up his land among his most important lords. In return, the king required services such as political support, tax payments, and military force. The feudal lords then divided their shares of land among their best knights. Though the quality of life had improved for most people since the Anglo-Saxon period, society remained unequal.

What effect does the simple, sing-songy meter have in "The Battle of Blenheim"? A. It inspires readers to recall important battles from history. B. It echoes the serious and terrible nature of war. C. It amuses Kaspar's young grandchildren and readers. D. It causes readers to question Kaspar's attitude toward war.

Question 1.1. Select the answer that best defines the italicized word.A poor education during childhood can affect the rest of a person’s life. (Points : 2)
improve

result

bring about

influence



Question 2.2. Sleep deprivation can result in mood swings, diminished motor skills, and poor overall health. (Points : 2)
loss

raids

increases

interruptions



Question 3.3. Having never visited Australia nor learned anything about the country, Paul was uninterested in the results of the Australian election. (Points : 2)
unbiased

unconcerned

shocked by

intrigued



Question 4.4. The Great Potato Famine in Ireland led many Irish people to emigrate in the 1840s. (Points : 2)
come to their country

dislike their country

leave their country

improve their country



Question 5.5. Select the word that best completes the sentence.

The most noticeable _______ of overeating is weight gain. (Points : 2)
effect

affect

proceed

precede



Question 6.6. A week after the __________ by the mugger, Otto was still nervous about leaving his home. (Points : 2)
emigration

immigration

depredation

deprivation



Question 7.7. Complex laws and regulations sometimes make it difficult for people to ________ to another country. (Points : 2)
emigrant

immigrate

precede

effect



Question 8.8. Lois refused to take credit for her accomplishments as mayor without first thanking everyone who had ________ her in that post. (Points : 2)
preceded

proceeded

effected

disinterested



Question 9.9. To move forward is to ________. (Points : 2)
emigrate.
immigrate.
precede.
proceed.


Question 10.10. During a trial, the job of a juror is to be ________. (Points : 2)
uninterested.

disinterested.

preceded.

proceeded.

An extended metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things and goes on making it for as long as it is useful. Use text evidence to show how the author makes use of extended metaphor in this selection (quilt of a country)

In this excerpt, the poet personifies the season of autumn. What characteristics of autumn does this technique emphasize?abundance and repose




harshness and hostility




calmness and solace




lethargy and inaction

Subtract the fractions and simplify the answer 78/9-53/5

Which of the following is not a function of practice management software? Appointment books



Patient ledger



Day sheet



Order entry



Deposit slips