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The photograph of Bud next to paragraph 9 helps the reader understand that the dog--

• was a rare breed at that time

• had traveled for most of its life

• became famous as a result of the trip

• guided Jackson and Crocker on their trip

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What do the subheadings in the article help the reader understand?

• There are many different types of cholla.

• The author is knowledgeable about desert animals.

• The cholla can be used for different purposes.

• Many animals live in severe environments.

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The photograph below the title represents which part of the poem?

• On a hot summer afternoon when desert creatures look for shade...

• I sit high on a cactus and sing out onto the sun...

• My home is in a cholla cactus. I live there because it's the safest place for a nest...

• At the entrance of my nest I pile more cactus.

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The photograph of the statue of Wagner conveys the message that —

• Wagner’s accomplishments are still respected today

• the Pittsburgh Pirates are successful today because of Wagner

• people can still learn from Wagner’s life story

• Pittsburgh Pirates fans believe that Wagner is the best coach of all time

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The author organized the selection with subheadings most likely to-

• show how Catchings’s actions have affected others

• provide information about each person who helped Catchings

• focus on different phases of Catchings’s life

• highlight the charities that Catchings is most involved with

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Why does the author italicize the word “the” in the last sentence of paragraph 5?

• To emphasize that Dwight Edwards is a well-known player

• To show that the announcer is a friend of Dwight Edwards

• To emphasize the skills that make Dwight Edwards a great player

• To suggest that no other players are named Dwight Edwards

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From the magazine heading and the title of the article, the reader can infer that the article will contain information about a —

• source of light designed by a young person

• new product that is available for young people to buy

• problem that a young person has recently overcome

• way that young people can provide help to others in need

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Which idea from the selection is illustrated by the photograph?

• Bottom-dwelling fish in Shark Bay may be hard for dolphins to find.

• Researchers think dolphins are more intelligent than many other animals.

• Dolphins use their rostrums to help them locate food in the ocean.

• Shark Bay dolphins fit sponges over their rostrums before searching for fish.

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