On the following composite figure, all angles are right angles. All short edges of the figure have a measure of 1.5 centimeters. All long edges have a measure of 3 centimeters. Find the area of the figure. Explain or show how you got your answer.

Fill in the blank 1. a rhombus is a rectangle a) always b) sometimes c) never 2. a square is a quadrilateral a) always b) sometimes c) never 3. a trapezoid is a kite a) always b) sometimes c) never 4. a quadrilateral is a kite a) always b) sometimes c) never 5. a square is a rhombus a) always b) sometimes c) never 6. a parallelogram is a rectangle a) always b) sometimes c) never