1.   The graph of y = -4x2 - 1 is _____.
    A. a straight line B. a parabola
    C. a circle D. None of these is correct.
    Hint

  2.   The greatest power in a quadratic function is ______.
    A. 4 B. 2
    C. 1 D. 3
    Hint

  3.   Find the graph of y = x2.
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint

  4.   What is the lowest point on the graph of y = x2 + 2?
    A. (0, 0) B. (2, 0)
    C. (0, 2) D. (0, –2)
    Hint

  5.   Describe the location of the line of symmetry of the graph of y = x2 – 2.
    A. there is no line of symmetry B. the vertical axis
    C. the line y = x D. the horizontal axis
    Hint



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