While Many High School Dropouts Show a Persistent Pattern of Disruptive

question 141

Multiple Choice

While many high school dropouts show a persistent pattern of disruptive behavior and poor academic achievement, a large number

• A) drop out for the lure of high-paying jobs in technical fields.
• B) quietly disengage from school after experiencing academic failure.
• C) drop out in order to earn money to support unemployed parents.
• D) are pushed out by teachers who fear repercussions from the No Child Left Behind Act.

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Peristyle

In classical architecture, a colonnade all around the cella and its porch(es). A peripteral colonnade consists of a single row of columns on all sides; a dipteral colonnade has a double row all around.

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