9. What do crime statistics reveal about the true nature of juvenile delinquency in the 1950s? a. despite the fact that America had always had crime in the inner city, violent assaults on teens wreaked havoc on rural America. b.while crime in general was stagnant, crimes committed by America’s youth were a real crisis of the era. c.despite some increases in juvenile crime, especially in the suburbs, the severity of the issue was exaggerated. d.Although urban crime was on the rise, very few accounts of youth crime in the suburbs were reported. 10. what was the most dramatic social impact of rock 'n' roll a.bringing teens and their parents together in a shared musical culture b.reinforcing adult authority over youth culture c.bringing black music and culture into the american mainstream d.emphasizing conformity over individuality 11.how did eisenhower's relationship with business resemble the republican ideology of the 1920s? a.neither was particularly friendly to the industrialists of their area b.both limited the role of the federal government in business and encouraged a voluntary government-business relationship c.neither encouraged the business world to seek the approval of the american government or the general public d.both increased the role of the government and created a regulatory federal role 12. following john F.Kennedy's assassination, what did the warren commission conclude a.castro was probably behind the assassination b.an unidentified group of conspirators was responsible c.lee harvey oswald was acting alone d.it was impossible to know why it had happened 13.In 1953, the CIA intervened to put in power Shah Riza Pahlavi as ruler of _____. a.Guatemala b.Mexico c.Egypt d.lran 14. The results of Kennedy’s New Frontier domestic agenda are best described as__________. a.totally blocked by Republicans in Congress b.modest and limited c.the achievement of nearly all of Kennedy’s objectives. d.reversing many New Deal programs 15.How did the popular film Rebel Without a Cause challenge traditional gender roles in American culture? a.The leading male had a domineering other and his fictional father did house chores. b.The leading female was defiant whereas the male characters were submissive. c.The cast was almost all made up of teenage girls. d.The dire

For this discussion prompt, you will write an “elevator speech.” Every job seeker needs an elevator speech, which is a succinct, 30-second to 1-minute speech that summarizes all of your experience, your current occupation, and a few important reasons why you would be a perfect fit for a particular job. You can think of an elevator speech as a sort of quick sales pitch to get a potential employer interested in hiring you. Craft an elevator speech that articulates your past experience, your current work, and the specific qualifications that make you an ideal candidate for a particular job. (Ideally, this job would be one that you’re interested in pursuing after earning your degree, or you might even craft an elevator speech for a possible promotion at your current profession. Also, you might consult the Jobs in English tab, located under the Course Home page in our online classroom, to find a profession suited to your particular skillset.) Please feel free to think broadly and creatively about the “elevator speech.” Some students might tell a story to interest their perspective employer. Others dazzle them with cutting-edge ideas. Still others create a lasting impression with humor. Read The 30 Second Elevator Speech for an explanation and examples of exemplary work in this form of writing. How will you set yourself apart? Finally, watch Sample "Elevator Pitches" for a couple of helpful examples of elevator speeches. Also, read The Perfect Elevator Pitch to Land a Job for tips on crafting the perfect (elevator) pitch. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length and include specific examples of your experience and the assets/ideas you would bring to your new position.

Which line from the story shows Susan Calvin’s fear that robots could become able to think on their own?“And did you know who the man was—in your dream?”“And the First Law, Elvex, which is the most important of all, is ‘A robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.’”Calvin turned to Linda. “Elvex is only ten station. How does he know of robots in such detail?”“You have created a robot brain capable of dreaming and by this device you have revealed a layer of thought in robotic brains that might have remained undetected, otherwise, until the danger became acute.”Which line shows Susan Calvin’s hypothesis as to why this robot is dreaming?“We’ll see,” said Calvin. “The robot may prove too valuable to dismantle.”“You’ve made a positronic brain pattern remarkably like that of a human brain.”“How do you know you have dreamed?”“As we would say of a human being, not consciously.”What is the meaning of the word “precedence”?PriorityFinal considerationStatusComing afterWhat does the Third Law of Robotics state, according to Elvex’s dream?A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.A robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.A robot must protect its own existence.A robot must provide consistent, quality work at all times.Which passage shows why Elvex was killed by Dr. Calvin?You have created a robot brain capable of dreaming and by this device you have revealed a layer of thought in robotic brains that might have remained undetected, otherwise, until the danger became acute. You will not be penalized for what you have done, but you will henceforth work in collaboration with others.“And did you know who the main was - in your dream?” … And Elvex said, “I was the man.”And again the robot became, to all appearances, a single inert piece of metal.What kind of brain structure did Dr. Rash create for Elvex?FractalBionicCircuit boardRadioactiveWhich passage shows the skill and knowledge of Dr. Calvin?It was impossible to analyze a pattern without at least a handheld computer, yet the Old Woman simply stared.Susan Calvin said nothing, but her lined face, old with wisdom and experience, seemed to undergo a microscopic twitch. She was suddenly aware, with some shock, that the Old Woman had an electron gun in the pocket of her smock. You’ve made a positronic brain pattern remarkably like that of a human brain. How many nights had Elvex been dreaming before he told Dr. Rash?151015Which line in the story is an example of analogy? Did she grasp such a pattern the way Mozart grasped the notation of a symphony?A very small smile passed over Calvin’s face. Calvin’s faded eyes looked long at the young woman.Did she have a computer implanted in her skull? Which line from the story gives us an indication of the status of the two scientists?“You had no right. Rash your name; rash your nature. Who are you not to ask? I myself, I, Susan Calvin, would have discussed this.”No change came over the old face. As though vast calculations were going through her head, she watched all the pattern shiftsWhat could Linda, a new and unproven robopsychologist, do against the Living Legend?Linda looked in the direction of a chair as though she longed to sit down, but the Old Woman was standing and that meant Linda had to stand also.