Well, I gave the final this morning to my students bright and early at 8 am (ye gods!), and now that I&#039m back from lunch, it&#039s time to finish grading them. I have finished with the multiple choice and short answers, and now all I have left are the essays. Out of a class which is purported to have 26 students, I had 15. Can we spell &#034flunking&#034? At any rate, I promised you all a copy, and I&#039d greatly prefer it if you e-mail me rather than make some crazy attempt to post the answers on the page. There&#039s a character limit on those, you know. So enjoy the exam and I&#039ll get back to you with your grades later.

University 101.004 : Spring 2005
Final Exam (worth 100 points)

NAME : ____________________________________

Multiple Choice : Circle the letter to the single best response to the question. (1 pt each)

1. According to Mr. Piazza (the Vice President in charge of lending at the ISU Credit Union), how long can most students expect to spend paying back their student loans?

A. About twenty years

B. About fifteen years

C. About ten years

D. About five years

2. According to Mr. Lushbaugh (the Newport Chemical Depot historian), what is the most important thing you should do in order to succeed in college and later in life?

A. Get decent grades

B. Work for your family

C. Learn to write computer programs

D. Stand out from the crowd

3. According to Mrs. Goings (Open Preference Advisor), which of the following should all students bring with them to a meeting with their advisors?

A. Their course syllabi

B. Their student ID card

C. Their course catalogue

D. Their DARS report audit

4. Which of the following is not a main character in the book Tuesdays with Morrie?

A. Eva

B. Morrie

C. Mitch

D. Ted Koppel

5. Which of the following is not a theme which Morrie and Mitch discuss in Tuesdays with Morrie?

A. Caring about other people in the world

B. Sports writing

C. Regrets

D. Fear of aging

6. Which of the following was the first name of ISU?

A. Indiana Normal School for Teachers

B. Indiana State Teachers School

C. Indiana State College

D. Indiana State Normal School

7. Which of the following is an example of an ISU folktale which was in our book?

A. That Sycamore Sam is really the ghost of the Easter Bunny

B. A squeaky ghost in the toilet of the Math Department

C. The &#034Virgin Vault&#034 on the eleventh floor of Mills

D. Floating purple lights above the quadrangle

8. Who were the first inhabitants of the Wabash Valley?

A. Mound builder tribes

B. French fur traders

C. The Miami tribe

D. Dutch settlers

9. Which of the following was not a reason why Terre Haute was called the &#034Crossroads of America&#034?

A. The Lewis and Clark expeditions

B. The Wabash River

C. The Erie Canal

D. The National Highway

10. Why is choosing a career often a difficult decision for women to make?

A. There aren&#039t many jobs out there for women

B. The decision to have kids early or wait

C. The decision to get married early or wait

D. The bad economy

11. According to Officer Dawson (ISU Police Officer), which of the following crimes is the most prevalent on college campuses?

A. Rape

B. Jay walking

C. Theft

D. Murder

12. Which of the following is not one of the criteria which students should evaluate when choosing a major?

A. Evaluate yourself

B. Evaluate your parents&#039 needs

C. Evaluate your school

D. Evaluate your opportunities

13. What is a problem often experienced by adults who come back to college after having been away for some time?

A. Not being allowed to live in the dorms

B. Having too much free time between classes

C. Entering college at the same time as their children

D. Commuting and possibly having children to raise as well

14. Which of the following is a good reason to take notes in class?

A. To be able to remember lots of information for future tests

B. To keep track of a few main points

C. To keep from falling asleep all the time

D. To practice for a future job where you write a lot

15. What possible letter grades can you earn at ISU (not including NX, IN, S, DP, or DF)?

A. A, A-, B, B-, C, C-, D, D-, F

B. A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, F

C. A, B, C, D, F

D. A, B+, B, C+, C, D+, D, F

16. Which of the following is the &#034Bursar&#034?

A. The person responsible for collections and disbursement

B. The assistant to the Registrar

C. The Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences

D. A biology professor with tenure

17. According to Star Student, what is the best way to meet people?

A. Get involved on campus

B. Go home every weekend

C. Hang out in Wal-Mart

D. Just go to class only

18. Which of the following are oral verbal skills?

A. Writing and speaking

B. Listening and speaking

C. Listening and reading

D. Reading and writing

19. What are two things which are basic to all societies according to Star Student?

A. Art and music

B. Taxes and death

C. Doors and windows

D. Men and women

20. What should you listen/watch for when taking notes?

A. Anything written on the board

B. Repetition and emphasis

C. Key words

D. All of the above

21. In order to be in good academic standing at ISU, what GPA must you have?

A. 2.0

B. 2.25

C. 2.5

D. 2.75

22. Which of the following is not a resource available on most college campuses?

A. Health Center

B. Library

C. Airport

D. Counseling Center

23. Why are multiple choice tests often difficult?

A. They require that you memorize facts rather than recognize them.

B. They take longer than essay exams.

C. There are many types of multiple choice questions which can be confusing.

D. They are often really true or false instead of multiple choice.

24. What is not a strategy for taking a test about literature?

A. Write down all the ideas you think of in any order.

B. Write down what the teacher said in class.

C. Write down your best idea with information to support it from the text.

D. Write down what the teacher said and add some of what you think.

25. What do you have to have before you can be motivated?

A. A goal

B. A schedule

C. A person to motivate you

D. Blueberry Pop-Tarts

Short Answer : Answer FIFTEEN of the following questions with a short answer. Answer in COMPLETE sentences, and where applicable, give examples. (3 pts each)

1. According to Mr. Smith (a Reference Desk librarian), what is something you should do if your computer search at the library doesn&#039t turn up any results?

2. According to Ms. Halpern (the Study Abroad coordinator), do you have to speak a foreign language to study abroad? Why or why not?

3. Circle which of the following is an ideal meal plan if you want to lose weight, according to Mr. Stowe (Le Club assistant director) and briefly explain why.

4. According to the book Tuesdays with Morrie, why is it important for people to work hard and enjoy the work they do?

5. What was the purpose for which the Indiana government decided to build ISU?

6. What are the two sister schools in Indiana started by ISU?

7. What does &#034Terre Haute&#034 mean and where did the name come from?

8. Who was Eugene V. Debs and what role did he play in the history of Terre Haute?

9. What was the nickname given to Terre Haute after the Depression and why was it called that?

10. What is plagiarism and how can it be avoided?

11. Name two sources of stress which an average college student encounters and then explain how these stresses can be handled.

12. Why is it important to have a budget when going to college?

13. Why is it important to turn in all of your assignments on time? What are penalties if you don&#039t?

14. Why is attendance an important part of class? What can happen if you don&#039t attend class?

15. What is homesickness and how should a student handle it?

16. What is the most important part of preparing for a speech?

17. List three types of writing which a student may expect to do while at college.

18. What is the easiest way to participate in class?

19. How are study guides useful for students?

20. How do you report a roommate who is using drugs?

Short Essay : Choose ONE of the following questions and write a short (half to full page) essay answering ALL parts of the question. Where possible, use examples. If you need more paper, ask me. (30 pts)

1. Why is it important to be able to write well both in college and afterward? When will you be expected to write in college? How will you be evaluated for your writing?

2. After having attended the Career Center presentation and from what you have learned in class, explain what types of resources the Career Center here at ISU has to offer students. How can the Career Center help you to pick a major? How can the Career Center help you find an internship or job listings when you graduate?

3. In the book Tuesdays with Morrie, Morrie talks about the popular culture and what it does to people. What is Morrie&#039s message when it concerns the media and society? Why does Morrie feel this way? Do you agree or disagree with Morrie&#039s opinions about how the media affects people&#039s lives?

4. What is an academic goal? What is a career goal? What problems do students often have when choosing between the two? How can these different goals affect choosing a major?

5. Describe various ways in which students choose their majors. What influences this decision? Where can a student find help in making this decision? Ultimately, what key factors must be taken into consideration?