For the reaction Rate = k[A]², if [A] is doubled, the rate increases by:A. 2 times B. 4 times C. 8 times D. 16 times

The slowest step in a reaction mechanism is called the:A. Fast step B. Product step C. Rate-determining step D. Equilibrium step

 Which graph is linear for a second-order reaction?A. ln[A] vs. time B. [A] vs. time C. 1/[A] vs. time D. Rate vs. [A]

Consider the rate law Rate = k[A][B]. The overall order of the reaction is:A. Zero B. First C. Second D. Third

Increasing the concentration of reactants generally:A. Decreases the reaction rate B. Has no effect on reaction rate C. Increases reaction rate D. Stops the reaction

 For the reaction A → products, if doubling [A] doubles the rate, the reaction is:A. Zero order in A B. First order in A C. Second order in A D. Third order in A

A first-order reaction has a half-life of 20 s. How much reactant remains after 40 s?A. 100% B. 50% C. 25% D. 12.5%

The minimum energy required for a reaction to occur is called:A. Enthalpy B. Free energy C. Activation energy D. Potential energy

 The rate law for a reaction:A. Can be determined from the balanced equation alone B. Must be determined experimentally C. Is always first order D. Is always second order

Your essay must be 1,000+ words. Your essay must closely engage with the assigned text(s) through direct quotation and analysis by incorporating at least four direct quotations, each followed by close analysis of the text’s language and meaning. Your essay should present a compelling, coherent, and specific thesis that is consistently and thoroughly developed.  Summarizing the readings or relying on personal reaction will result in a lowered score or a grade of zero. Responses should omit personal reflection in favor of analysis and provide ample support from our readings. Exams that fall short of the minimum word count and/or fail to incorporate textual support (cited quotations) from our readings will suffer a significant grade reduction. Your work will be graded on the quality of your ideas as well as your writing. Criteria for grading include completeness, thoughtfulness, and development and support of a particular argument. Per the plagiarism policy, you must cite ideas that are not your own. You must include MLA format in-text citations. The following deductions will apply: 1) Missing textual support (quotations) from the primary text= -20% of the grade 2) Short of the word requirement= loses points based on percentage short (ex: an essay of 500 words can receive up to 50% credit with 1,000 words required) Prompts (select ONE): 1) Using one or two of the short stories assigned in module 1, consider how the text(s) define home. What, in the texts, does it mean to feel at home? How do the authors depict home as both a physical and symbolic space? Be sure to quote at least four examples from the text(s). Closely analyze the examples you cite with a focus on how place informs identity.  2) Using one or two of the short stories assigned in module 1, consider how the text(s) explore the legacies of colonialism and/or imperialism. How do those legacies influence characters’ choices and experiences? Be sure to quote at least four examples from the text(s). Closely analyze the examples you cite with attention to the relationship between identity, power, and  hierarchy.  3)  Using one or two of the short stories assigned in module 1, consider how the text(s) depict the tension between individual and collective identity. What, in texts, does it mean to belong? When and why do characters feel compelled to adhere to cultural or familial expectations? Be sure to quote at least four examples from the text(s). Closely analyze the examples you cite with attention to the relationship between identity, culture, and belonging. Note- Your essay should address one of two of these short stories: Read Merle Hodge’s “Limbo Island” (PDF) Read Paule Marshall’s “To Da-duh, in Memoriam” (PDF)  Read Maryse Condé’s “Three Women in Manhattan” (PDF) Read Liliane Dévieux-Dehoux’s “Piano-Bar” (PDF)