The reflex that prevents damage from overstretching is the ___________.

C. Respuesta breve: Consideraciones culturales. First, consider the relevant sections of ¡Arriba! (Panoramas, Mi experiencia, and Club cultura) and classroom discussions from SPAN 1155. Then, select at least one of the countries studied (i.e., España, México, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panamá, Perú, Puerto Rico, República Dominicana) and identify a specific place, product, practice, or perspective to discuss. Finally, type a brief response with a minimum of eight complete sentences, in Spanish, describing (1.) how that specific place, product, practice, or perspective has or continues to influence said country and (2.) how it is similar or different from your culture/community. Do not repeat information from previous exercises. (1 pt. for specifying country, 1 pt. for specifying a specific place, product, practice or perspective, 3 pts. for the influence/impact, 3 pts. for the comparison; 8 pts. total) Places: (lakes, mountains, rivers, natural landmarks, cities, etc.) Products: (musical instruments, literature, artwork, dances, etc.) Practices: (mealtimes, table manners, salutations, traditions, gestures, etc.) Perspectives: (importance of family, value of sports or religion, etc.) [Note: In order to receive credit for this section, you must provide specific and detailed information that clearly supports your response. Vague or general answers will not receive credit. An example of a vague or general response would be, “En México hay muchas playas bonitas.” Lastly, it is strongly recommended to avoid phrases such as “everyone,” “no one,” “all Mexicans/Americans/Venezuelans,” etc. that could lead to the oversimplification of complex cultural phenomena and promote superficial stereotypes of cultural practices, products or perspectives.]

Write a coherent, well-organized proposal about the following topic. Your proposal should follow a clear, logical order, using transitions between sentences and ideas, and contain approximately 125-150 varied words in Spanish. Type your proposal in the space provided. Be sure to record your word count in the space provided. For a more detailed description of the criteria of each component, refer to the rubric found in the course syllabus tab in Carmen. The components of the rubric include: Length= 5 pts. Content & Development= 5 pts. Organization= 5 pts. Vocabulary= 5 pts. Grammar= 5 pts. TOTAL= 25 pts. Note: You do not need to respond to all the guiding statements found below. They are meant to provide ideas or concepts for your consideration as you write.

D. El imperfecto: Los recuerdos bonitos con los abuelos. Hugo has great memories of the time he used to spend with his grandparents. First, read the paragraph below. Then, based on the context, select the most logical verb in parentheses. Lastly, conjugate the verb in the imperfect form and type it in the space provided. (2 pts. each: 1 pt. for correct verb choice, 1 pt. for correct conjugation; 8 pts. total)   MODELO: Mis abuelos vivían [ir / ser / vivir] en un apartamento cerca del mar.   Todas las vacaciones de verano mis hermanos y yo (1) [1] [ir / tener / ser] a Perú. Aunque tengo muchos recuerdos (memories) bonitos, los veranos con mis abuelos son mis favoritos porque siempre lo pasábamos de maravilla con ellos.  Por ejemplo, todas las mañanas mis hermanos (2) [2] [escribir / estar / salir] a montar en bicicleta con nuestra abuela. Cada semana ellos visitaban un mercado al aire libre donde compraban verduras, frutas, carne y una variedad de especias (spices). ¡Nos gustaba ver cómo nuestra abuela regateaba los precios con los vendedores!    Por las tardes, mi hermano mayor ayudaba a mi abuela a cocinar. Mientras ellos estaban en la cocina, yo frecuentemente (3) [3] [hacer / ser / ver] partidos de fútbol en la televisión con mi abuelo, ¡a él le encanta el fútbol!   La verdad es que no importaba mucho la actividad, ¡nosotros siempre (4) [4] [estar / gastar / leer] contentos en Lima y por eso nos encantaba visitar a nuestros abuelos!   

Tema (topic): Una experiencia memorable. It can be fun to reminisce about moments in the past and write them down for posterity’s sake in a personal journal. First, think of a recent or memorable holiday, a significant event, or a fond memory you experienced (you can invent or exaggerate as needed). Then, write a description of the experience and explain why it was special to you, highlighting the main actions and incorporating other background details as relevant. Algunas ideas para considerar:   Dónde, cuándo y con quién ocurrió   Una descripción del sitio, del tiempo, etc.   Algunas actividades notables que pasaron  Cómo te sentías y cómo reaccionaste  Los aspectos que más y menos te gustaron   Por qué fue especial para ti   Etc. 

First, read the topic below. Then, write a coherent, well-organized journal entry in Spanish. It should be approximately 100-125 varied words in Spanish. Type your journal entry in the area provided below. Be sure to record your word count in the question following the journal entry.  The components of the rubric include: Length= 5 pts. Content & Development= 5 pts. Organization= 5 pts. Vocabulary= 5 pts. Grammar= 5 pts. TOTAL= 25 pts. Note: You do not need to respond to all the guiding statements found below. They are meant to provide ideas or concepts for your consideration as you write.   

C. De compras: En el centro comercial. Adriana is out shopping in Guayaquil, Ecuador, but can’t remember some terms in Spanish related to shopping. Can you help her? First, read each description. Then, type the word defined in the space provided. Make sure you include the definite article (i.e., el/la/los/las). Do not repeat words or the model. (1½ pts. each: 1 pt. for appropriate word, ½ pt. for correct article; 6 pts. total)  MODELO: Es la prenda (article of clothing) que te pones en los pies (feet) antes de ponerte los zapatos.                   los calcetines 1. Es el lugar de la tienda donde le das el dinero o la tarjeta de crédito al dependiente para comprar ropa. [1]  2. Es el típico material que se usa para hacer las camisetas. [2]  3. Es el lugar en una tienda donde puedes probarte la ropa antes de comprarla. [3]  4. Es ropa muy formal que llevas al asistir a una boda (wedding). [4] 

A group opposed to immigration in the 1840s, they were known informally as the Know-Nothings. Know-nothings was a nickname for which of the following political parties?

Which of the following people was most indirectly responsible for freeing up leisure time for women which was later used for the push for women’s suffrage?

List three of the four objectives that John Jay wanted to accomplish in his negotiations with the British in 1794.