7.1 RW Main Idea

The following text appeared in Josephine Heard's 1890 work, "On receiving Tennyson's Poems from Mrs. M. H. Dunton, of Brattleboro, Vt."

Dear Friend, since you have chosen to associate My humble thoughts with England's poet laureate, I trust that he will bear me pleasant company, And soon we shall far more than mere acquaintance be.
Since childhood's days his name I have revered, And more and more it has become to me endeared;
I blush not for the truth, I but confess,
I very wealthy feel since I his "works" possess.

Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

• A) She is impressed by her friend's personal acquaintance with Tennyson.

• B) She views Tennyson with respect and wishes to understand his work deeply.

• C) She is embarrassed by her poor understanding of Tennyson's work.

• D) She believes that her own poetry is equal to Tennyson's.

Navajo pawn originated in the 1870s as a bartering system that was altogether different from traditional banking. Based on relationships of mutual trust, it evolved to be a fully integrated part of Navajo life. By the middle of the twentieth century, it had become a highly sophisticated and complex practice, with more than 150 active trading posts. Today it remains a pivotal aspect of Navajo society.

Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

• A) Pawn has played a significant role in modern Navajo culture.

• B) During the twentieth century, pawn was gradually replaced by other banking options.

• C) Pawn is more complex than traditional banking.

• D) Pawn became popular in Navajo society because it was based on personal relationships.

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• A) It discusses the study by Ramula and her team to examine one possible reason that garden lupines are able to grow and thrive.

• B) It details the study by Ramula and her team to critique other researchers for ignoring the impact of soil microbiota on garden lupines.

• C) It argues that the effects of soil microbiota on garden lupines are often difficult to observe, as was the case with Ramula and her team’s study.

• D) It explains a significant threat to the environment caused by garden lupines that the study by Ramula and her team attempted to address

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