MASTER MINDS 2014

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Across
  1. 3. In astronomy, what planet is the third closest to our Sun?
  2. 5. Definition of this word: (adj.) Longing for the past (Example the stresses of studying for exams, filling out college applications, and spirit week left many seniors _______ for the days when recess was still a daily activity
  3. 6. The first name of a major character in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
  4. 7. This is one of the eight parts of speech that indicates surprise or emotion, such as "Ouch!" or "Wow!"
  5. 8. Election day is always the first ______________ in November.
  6. 10. A state park right near us that bears the name of a famous New Yorker (founder of Standard Oil Company and a billionaire!)
  7. 12. Throughout the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe, the bird repeats which word?
Down
  1. 1. In biology, what is the species name for human beings?
  2. 2. A number multiplied by a variable in an expression
  3. 4. Who is the President of Russia? (2 words)
  4. 5. What famous scientist is credited with the discovery of the concept of gravity?
  5. 9. A measure of steepness
  6. 11. A letter representing a value that may change