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LITTLE ROCK — 1. What does the Latin term “modus operandi” mean?

2. The tortoise belongs to what class of animals?

3. Name the two countries that have borders with Spain.

4. Drury Lane in London was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, primarily for what?

5. Is more heat absorbed by dark or light colors?

6. If a baseball team has 43 wins and 31 losses, how many games is it ahead of another team in the same league with 38 wins and 38 losses?

7. Convert 0.25 to a fraction.

8. Sudan is the largest country on which continent?

9.The Producer Price Index reflects changes in prices of retail goods. True or false?

10. What is a “doily”?

Answers 1. It’s a manner of operating or proceeding.

2. Reptile 3. France and Portugal 4. Theaters 5. Dark. This is why light-colored clothing is favored in hot weather.

6. Exactly six games. Each win ahead and each loss behind counts a half-game.

7. One-fourth 8. Africa 9. False, the index reflects changes in wholesale prices.

10. A “doily” is a small ornamental mat for use on a table.