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Which of the following activities would NOT help increase flexibility?

A
tai chi
B
sunbathing
C
playing basketball
D
tennis
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Flexibility is not important when performing daily tasks.

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T
B
F
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Which of the following BEST represents the causes of stiff muscles?

A
Stiff muscles only result from overwork.
B
Stiff muscles only result from prolonged periods of inactivity.
C
Stiff muscles result from both over- and underworking them.
D
Stiff muscles are mostly the result of painful injuries.
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Muscle mass can affect a person's flexibility.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following would you expect a woman to be able to do if she was known to have excellent static flexibility?

A
hold a difficult ballet pose
B
throw a ball quickly
C
perform swift, complicated motions
D
perform a perfect golf swing
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Tightness of the muscles can clamp down on the sciatic nerve and result in lower back pain. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Poor flexibility can result in __________.

A
poor mobility
B
injuries
C
pain
D
all of the above
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Flexibility training can enhance enjoyment of activities by making it easier to __________.

A
understand activities
B
maintain good posture
C
tire the muscles
D
perform activities
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Which of the following would you expect a woman to be able to do if she was known to have excellent static flexibility?

A
hold a difficult ballet pose
B
throw a ball quickly
C
perform swift, complicated motions
D
perform a perfect golf swing
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How can poor posture result in back pain?

A
Bad posture can result in tight muscles.
B
Bad posture hyperextends the spinal column.
C
Bad posture increases back flexibility.
D
Bad posture reduces stress on joints and tendons.
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Which of the following statements about stretching is NOT true?

A
Stretching increases flexibility.
B
Stretching improves range of motion of joints.
C
Stretching improves circulation.
D
Stretching helps increase stress.
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What is the impact of age on flexibility?

A
Younger people tend to develop flexibility more slowly.
B
Younger people tend to be more flexible.
C
Older people tend to be more flexible.
D
Older people cannot maintain their flexibility.
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Which of the following BEST represents the causes of stiff muscles?

A
Stiff muscles only result from overwork.
B
Stiff muscles only result from prolonged periods of inactivity.
C
Stiff muscles result from both over- and underworking them.
D
Stiff muscles are mostly the result of painful injuries.
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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Which is more effective in transmitting information about a bird, Brancusi’s Bird in Space or John Audubon’s Wild Turkey?

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World War II began with the German attack on which country?

A
Poland
B
Belgium
C
France
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What point is Roosevelt trying to make in this speech?

A
The British will get weapons from the United States as soon as they are able to pay for them.
B
The British should be able to fight against Germany, even though they cannot afford more weapons at this point.
C
The British should surrender to Germany because they could not afford the cost of fighting any longer.
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Which statements are themes? Check all that apply.The story inspires readers to take chances in times of uncertainty.Hope can help a person get through life's toughest moments.The good of society outweighs the rights of the individual.An adventurous girl and her best friend get lost in a large city.A shocking twist of events near the story's end leaves readers baffled.Even powerful leaders have typical human flaws.

A
The story inspires readers to take chances in times of uncertainty.
B
Hope can help a person get through life's toughest moments.
C
The good of society outweighs the rights of the individual.
D
An adventurous girl and her best friend get lost in a large city.
E
A shocking twist of events near the story's end leaves readers baffled.
F
Even powerful leaders have typical human flaws.
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Which is the BEST statement about joint flexibility?

A
It is constant for any joint type.
B
It is constant within a family.
C
It is consistent between an individual's joints.
D
It varies from joint to joint.
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Flexibility is not important when performing daily tasks.

A
T
B
F
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Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Read the quote below and answer the question that follows. “Picasso was the gateway to true modern art. His painting [...] is considered the birth of modern art, which influenced many of the other great modern painters. Art doesn't need to be perfectly and accurately represented images to be beautiful; art is intended to invoke a mood to the viewer.” Do you agree with the author regarding Picasso and the definition of art? Why or why not?

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