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The decline in the overall U.S. high school dropout rate since the mid-2000s is largely due to __________.
 
  A) the impact of legislation, such as No Child Left Behind
  B) substantial gains in Hispanic teenagers graduation rates
  C) substantial gains in Native-American teenagers graduation rates
  D) the availability of high-quality vocational learning opportunities

Question 2

Which statement about part-time work during high school is true?
 
  A) The more hours students work, the more likely they are to drop out of school.
  B) About 10 percent of U.S. high school students work part-time during the school year.
  C) Heavy commitment to part-time work is not harmful as long as the job involves repetitive tasks.
  D) Students who spend many hours at low-level part-time jobs report less drug and alcohol use.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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