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Round 13 Middle Grades – 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions 1. A numeric sequence that is formed by adding a constant number to the previous term is called arithmetic (air-ith-MET-ic). What is the name of a sequence that is formed by multiplying a constant number to each term? GEOMETRIC 2. He was a student of Socrates [SOK-ruh-teez]. He was the teacher of Aristotle [AR-uh- stot-l]. Name this Greek, who founded the Academy, the ancestor of the modern university. PLATO 3. Shock researcher Walter Cannon coined this word for an organism's ability to maintain internal equilibrium. Humans achieve it by shivering when cold and sweating when hot. Give the term for the physiological system's tendency to maintain internal stability. HOMEOSTASIS 4. This adjective may mean "traditional in style or manner," as in a piece of clothing. It may describe a cautious price estimate, or a branch of Judaism. Give this word, which in politics is often contrasted with "liberal." CONSERVATIVE 5. This element of dance determines whether a run is easily stopped or free flowing. Adjectives used to describe it include sharp, light, resilient, balanced, smooth, and tight. Which dance element determines a movement's attack, weight, and flow? ENERGY (Accept: FORCE) 6. A savings account accrues zero point five percent interest each month. If the account starts a month with five thousand dollars, how much interest will the account earn in the first month? 25 DOLLARS 7. First and last name answer required. He was a writer, naturalist and soldier, and won the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize for mediating an end to the Russo-Japanese War. He also secured the route and was in the White House when construction of the Panama Canal began. Name this president, who had become a national hero by leading the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War. THEODORE ROOSEVELT (Accept: TEDDY ROOSEVELT) 8. These solar events are associated with dark areas called sunspots, which peak every eleven years. Lasting anywhere from a few minutes to several hours, they can disrupt radio communication and are partially responsible for the two auroras. Name these intense bursts of radiation that can reach 180 million degrees, the solar system's largest explosive events. (SOLAR) FLARE 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions – Middle Grades Round 13 - Page 1

9. This fable's title characters feed on acorns, roots, and wheat stalks at one house, but plan to enjoy cheese, pastries, and sweetmeats at another. Their plans are foiled by a cat and a dog, who force them into hiding until the servants clear the banquet table. Identify this Aesop fable about cousin rodents, whose moral is, "Poverty with security is better than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty." (THE) TOWN MOUSE AND THE COUNTRY MOUSE 10. This fresco, painted on an altar wall, features Charon [CARE-un] ferrying souls across the River Styx, where a serpent-wrapped Minos greets them. Christ, surrounded by angels and saints, welcomes some resurrected souls to heaven while condemning others to hell. Give the title of this Sistine Chapel artwork by Michelangelo. (THE) LAST JUDGMENT 11. Add the measurements, and express your answer in simplest form: 8 pounds 12 ounces plus 7 pounds 7 ounces. 16 POUNDS 3 OUNCES 12. He was an accomplished silversmith, painter, and warrior, but he is best remembered for his language skills. He became convinced that his people needed a written language to enable them to transmit more knowledge than they could by memory and word of mouth. Name this man, who created a writing system for the Cherokee Indians, and for whom the giant redwoods on the Pacific Coast are still named. SEQUOYAH [si-KWOI-uh] 13. This adjective can refer to the first cranial nerve. It also describes the bulb in your nasal cavity, where the nerve ends. Give the word, beginning with "o", which means of or pertaining to the sense of smell. OLFACTORY 14. This Latin root forms words when combined with "port," "fuse," and "fix." Name this root, which can mean "across," "beyond," or "through." TRANS- 15. This painting followed Cancan and Parade in an artist's series about nineteenth-century Parisian entertainments. A tumbling acrobat performs behind a costumed woman standing on a galloping white horse's back, as a ringmaster, jester, and audience members look on. What is this pointillist work by Georges Seurat [ZHAWRZH suh-RA]? (THE) CIRCUS 16. Consider the set of numbers from ten to thirty. How many prime numbers are in this set? 6 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions – Middle Grades Round 13 - Page 2

17. These laws were passed in the legislatures of two states in response to the Alien and Sedition Acts. They were written anonymously by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. What title is given to these acts, which supported the authority of states to determine the validity of federal legislation? VIRGINIA AND KENTUCKY RESOLUTIONS 18. This bone accounts for about one-quarter of a human's height. It pops out of place when someone dislocates his hip. What is this longest bone in the human body? FEMUR 19. This instrument contains several wire, nylon, or gut strings that vibrate across its lower head, and an upper head that sounds when air vibrates inside. Its cylindrical shell, made from wood, plywood, or metal, is topped by calfskin or plastic heads held in place by adjustable hoops. Identify this kind of high-pitched, snappy drum associated with military bands. SNARE (DRUM) 20. This man invented the log-log slide rule and the pocket chess set, but his masterpiece grew out of the word lists he constantly compiled. His Sibert-winning biography includes math terms, Latin translations of animal names, and numerous synonyms, as well as a page from his first thesaurus. Who is the subject of Jen Bryant's The Right Word ? (PETER MARK) ROGET [roh-ZHEY] 21. Give your answer as a reduced fraction. A newborn panda can weigh as little as 4 ounces at birth. As a fraction, how many pounds does a newborn panda weigh? ONE-FOURTH 22. This 15th century scientist proposed that the sun was the center of our solar system, contrary to the current belief that the earth was its center. His theory was not published until after his death. Identify this astronomer, whose work influenced that of later men such as Galileo, Kepler, and Newton. (NICOLAUS) COPERNICUS 23. This architectural element can exist over fireplaces, doors, or windows. It must not only support its own weight without buckling, but also the load that rests on top of it. Name this horizontal member that rests atop two upright members known as posts. LINTEL 24. This contagious disease is easily controlled by vaccination, and though dangerous, is very rare, with only 645 cases reported in the U.S. in 2014. It is serious in small children, causing fever, cough, and a rash that spreads over the body. What disease, according to the Center for Disease Control website, is the first "M" in an MMR vaccine? MEASLES 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions – Middle Grades Round 13 - Page 3

25. This novel begins with a young girl asking her mother, "Where's Papa going with that axe?" as they set the breakfast table. Fern Arable sells her uncle the runt of her family's litter, Wilbur, whose life is spared when a clever arachnid [uh-RACK-nid] spins webs reading "Some Pig," "Radiant," and "Humble." Identify this classic children's book by E. B. White. CHARLOTTE'S WEB 26. How many 20-ounce bottles of soda would be needed to give 30 people one 12-ounce serving each? 18 27. This African lake lies between the Eastern and Western Rift Valleys, west of Kenya. It lies at the headwaters of the Nile River. Identify this lake, which was named for a long- reigning English queen of the 19th century. (LAKE) VICTORIA 28. This English word is the literal translation of the Latin "marsupium," the source of the word "marsupial." It is the place where the embryos of seahorses, opossums, and kangaroos develop. Give the name for the pocket in which these young animals can find shelter, warmth, and nourishment. POUCH 29. This man used Bohemian rhythms and folk tunes to compose Moravian Duets and Slavonic Dances . African-American spirituals he encountered during his time in the U.S. inspired his most famous work. Who composed Symphony No. 9 in E minor, subtitling it From the New World ? (ANTONÍN) DVOŘÁK [DVAWR-zhahk] 30. This novel takes place on Ghalat-At [GAH-laht AHT], where a pack of wild dogs led by Rontu kills the young boy Ramo. His sister Karana [kuh-RAH-nuh] builds a home, fashions weapons, subdues the wild dogs, and befriends an Aleut girl before a ship comes to rescue her years later. What is this Newbery-winning novel by Scott O'Dell? ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS 31. How many positive factors does the number 12 have? 6 32. This amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects a person from being charged a second time for a crime after he has been found innocent of it. It is one of the amendments in the Bill of Rights. Identify, by number, this amendment, which also protects people from testifying against themselves. (AMENDMENT) FIVE 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions – Middle Grades Round 13 - Page 4

33. This man became the first American to conduct at Milan's La Scala, as well as the first American-born conductor and musical director of the New York Philharmonic. He composed the scores for the musical On the Town and the ballet Fancy Free . Name this man, perhaps best known as the composer of West Side Story . (LEONARD) BERNSTEIN [BURN-stine or BURN-steen] 34. This measurement, denoted by the Greek letter lambda, is inversely proportional to the frequency of a wave. It is defined as the distance between two similar, consecutive points on the same phase of a wave. Give the 10-letter word for this distance spanning between two wave crests or troughs. WAVELENGTH 35. This novel, set in Lake Otsego [aht-SAY-go], New York, sees Hurry Harry March and Thomas Hutter captured by the Iroquois. Chingachgook [CHING-utch-gook] rescues Natty Bumppo, who is captured while trying to free the Mohican chief's bride. Identify this first chronological Leatherstocking Tale , which James Fenimore Cooper wrote after the other four novels' success. (THE) DEERSLAYER 36. In chemistry, you subtract 273 to change a temperature from Kelvin to Celsius. If the temperature is 150 Kelvin, what is the temperature in degrees Celsius? NEGATIVE (or MINUS) 123 (DEGREES CELSIUS) 37. This chemical element is an extremely important semiconductor. Its dioxide form in the form of sand and clay is used to make concrete and bricks. Name this element, which is the basic material used in computer chips. SILICON (Accept: SILICA) 38. This man collaborated with lyricist Ted Koehler [KOH-ler] on "I've Got the World on a String" and "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea," hits at Harlem's Cotton Club. His numerous film numbers include "It's Only a Paper Moon," "That Old Black Magic," and "Stormy Weather." Who earned an Academy Award for Judy Garland's theme song, "Over the Rainbow"? (HAROLD) ARLEN 39. This most basic unit of information can only be one of two values: zero or one. Eight of them together make up a byte. Identify the three-letter term for a binary digit. BIT(S) 40. This novel's protagonist is an AIDS-orphaned boy who earns money for Monsieur Tatagani [muhs-YUR tah-tuh-GAH-nee] by cleaning glasses in a Gabon [gah-BAWN] bar. Luc [LUKE] discovers a chimpanzee family after agreeing to help Prof and his pet monkey, Omar, with their research in the jungle. Name this National Book Award finalist by Eliot Schrefer [SHRAY-fur]. THREATENED 2015-16 Governor’s Cup Practice Questions – Middle Grades Round 13 - Page 5

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