The shape of an airplane's wings is what makes it possible for the airplane to fly. Airplane wings are curved on top and flatter on the bottom. That shape.makes air flow over the top faster than under the bottom. As a result, there is less air pressure on the top of the wing than on the bottom. This difference gives the wing lift and causes the wing, and the airplane, to move up. Using curves to affect air pressure is a trick used on helicopter rotor blades as well. The blades are curved. Even the lift for kites comes from a curved shape. According to the passage, lift is created by a difference

in the altitude of the aircraft

The shape of an airplane's wings is what makes it possible for the airplane to fly. Airplane wings are curved on top and flatter on the bottom. That shape.makes air flow over the top faster than under the bottom. As a result, there is less air pressure on the top of the wing than on the bottom. This difference gives the wing lift and causes the wing, and the airplane, to move up. Using curves to affect air pressure is a trick used on helicopter rotor blades as well. The blades are curved. Even the lift for kites comes from a curved shape. According to the passage, an airplane wing is

flatter on the bottom than on top

longer on top than on the bottom

more curved at the end than near the plane

the same on both top and bottom

Both Benjamin Franklin and bird artist John Audubon agreed that the bald eagle was a bad choice for our national bird. Franklin preferred the turkey as a national emblem. He thought that the bald eagle behaved in a cowardly manner. Bald eagles are often chased by smaller birds, but because of the eagles' size, they are not threatened by these smaller birds and typically ignore the smaller birds' mobbing behavior. Nevertheless, the bald eagle was selected as our national bird, and it has appeared on most coinage and paper money. However, some of the famous images show species other than the bald eagle; many of these images feature the golden eagle, which is frequently confused with the bald eagle. The easiest way to distinguish between the golden and bald eagles is by the feathering on the legs. The golden eagle is feathered down the entire leg, while the bald eagle has no feathers on the lower part of the leg. According to the passage, both Benjamin Franklin and John Audubon agreed that

the bald eagle was a poor choice for a national bird

bald eagles rarely posed a threat to smaller birds

the turkey should have been designated the national bird

the bald eagle is easily confused with the golden eagle

Both Benjamin Franklin and bird artist John Audubon agreed that the bald eagle was a bad choice for our national bird. Franklin preferred the turkey as a national emblem. He thought that the bald eagle behaved in a cowardly manner. Bald eagles are often chased by smaller birds, but because of the eagles' size, they are not threatened by these smaller birds and typically ignore the smaller birds' mobbing behavior. Nevertheless, the bald eagle was selected as our national bird, and it has appeared on most coinage and paper money. However, some of the famous images show species other than the bald eagle; many of these images feature the golden eagle, which is frequently confused with the bald eagle. The easiest way to distinguish between the golden and bald eagles is by the feathering on the legs. The golden eagle is feathered down the entire leg, while the bald eagle has no feathers on the lower part of the leg. According to the passage, bald eagles usually ignore smaller birds because

C. their size is much greater than that of smaller birds

A. they fly faster than the smaller birds

B. they fly higher than the smaller birds

D. they travel singly and not in groups

A new Congress begins every two years in the January following congressional elections. In these elections, voters choose all representatives and a third of the senators. The entire House membership faces reelection every two years. Only one-third of the Senate seats are up for election in any given election year, so there is never an entirely new Senate. Since the First Congress, which met from 1789 to 1791, all Congresses have been numbered in order. Congress meets once every year. Usually the session lasts from January 3 to July 31, but it can last much longer. According to the passage, there is never an entirely new Senate because

only one-third of Senate seats are ever up for election in an election year

one-third of the senators are always reelected to office

the Senate meets only once a year for a three-year period

the Senate is numbered consecutively after the previous Senate

Passage 1 Many households use a woodstove as a heating source. Unfortunately, smoke from wood-burning stoves can be a significant source of air pollution. The very small particles that make up smoke and soot are the most dangerous component of wood smoke pollution. The most harmful particles are those ten microns or less in diameter (a human hair is approximately 70 microns in diameter). These particles can easily be inhaled deep into the lungs. Inhaling these particles can increase cardiovascular problems, irritate lungs and eyes, and worsen respiratory diseases such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis. Pollution from wood stoves is a problem especially when temperature inversions occur. During a temperature inversion, a layer of colder air near the surface of the earth is covered by warmer, less-dense air, effectively creating a bubble that traps everything below it. Pollutants are concentrated near the ground. Passage 2 Wood is a renewable resource, unlike fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and gas, which are nonrenewable. In fact, if firewood is harvested in a sustainable way, it can provide an abundant source of fuel for years to come. A healthy, well-managed woodlot can yield half a cord of wood per acre per year forever. Firewood is usually cut into 16" lengths and split along the grain into small pieces. A full cord of wood is three stacks of 16" lengths four feet tall and eight feetlong. A ten-acre woodlot will produce enough firewood each year to heat a house for the entire season. Forests do need to be J managed sustainably, but this is a manageable task. Many woodlots in farm country are successfully sustaining their local forests. No sensible proponent of wood heat would urge that it is a universal solution. But there are regions where wood heating makes sense. The main point of Passage 1 is that

heating with firewood produces dangerous air pollution

wood is used as a heating fuel for many households

people with respiratory diseases may be affected by wood smoke

temperature inversions increase the danger of wood smoke pollution

Passage 1 Many households use a woodstove as a heating source. Unfortunately, smoke from wood-burning stoves can be a significant source of air pollution. The very small particles that make up smoke and soot are the most dangerous component of wood smoke pollution. The most harmful particles are those ten microns or less in diameter (a human hair is approximately 70 microns in diameter). These particles can easily be inhaled deep into the lungs. Inhaling these particles can increase cardiovascular problems, irritate lungs and eyes, and worsen respiratory diseases such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis. Pollution from wood stoves is a problem especially when temperature inversions occur. During a temperature inversion, a layer of colder air near the surface of the earth is covered by warmer, less-dense air, effectively creating a bubble that traps everything below it. Pollutants are concentrated near the ground. Passage 2 Wood is a renewable resource, unlike fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and gas, which are nonrenewable. In fact, if firewood is harvested in a sustainable way, it can provide an abundant source of fuel for years to come. A healthy, well-managed woodlot can yield half a cord of wood per acre per year forever. Firewood is usually cut into 16" lengths and split along the grain into small pieces. A full cord of wood is three stacks of 16" lengths four feet tall and eight feetlong. A ten-acre woodlot will produce enough firewood each year to heat a house for the entire season. Forests do need to be J managed sustainably, but this is a manageable task. Many woodlots in farm country are successfully sustaining their local forests. No sensible proponent of wood heat would urge that it is a universal solution. But there are regions where wood heating makes sense. The author of Passage 1 compares small wood smoke particles to human hair in order to

clarify the meaning of "very small particles"

illustrate the dangers posed by air pollution

establish that air pollution is caused by humans

invite a debate on the causes of wood smoke

Passage 1 Many households use a woodstove as a heating source. Unfortunately, smoke from wood-burning stoves can be a significant source of air pollution. The very small particles that make up smoke and soot are the most dangerous component of wood smoke pollution. The most harmful particles are those ten microns or less in diameter (a human hair is approximately 70 microns in diameter). These particles can easily be inhaled deep into the lungs. Inhaling these particles can increase cardiovascular problems, irritate lungs and eyes, and worsen respiratory diseases such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis. Pollution from wood stoves is a problem especially when temperature inversions occur. During a temperature inversion, a layer of colder air near the surface of the earth is covered by warmer, less-dense air, effectively creating a bubble that traps everything below it. Pollutants are concentrated near the ground. Passage 2 Wood is a renewable resource, unlike fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and gas, which are nonrenewable. In fact, if firewood is harvested in a sustainable way, it can provide an abundant source of fuel for years to come. A healthy, well-managed woodlot can yield half a cord of wood per acre per year forever. Firewood is usually cut into 16" lengths and split along the grain into small pieces. A full cord of wood is three stacks of 16" lengths four feet tall and eight feetlong. A ten-acre woodlot will produce enough firewood each year to heat a house for the entire season. Forests do need to be J managed sustainably, but this is a manageable task. Many woodlots in farm country are successfully sustaining their local forests. No sensible proponent of wood heat would urge that it is a universal solution. But there are regions where wood heating makes sense. The author of Passage 2's main purpose is to show that

firewood is a sustainable resource for much home heating

methods must be developed to permit wood heating in urban areas

a well-managed woodlot can produce enough fuel to heat a single house

supplies of fossil fuels such as oil and coal will eventually be exhausted

Passage 1 Many households use a woodstove as a heating source. Unfortunately, smoke from wood-burning stoves can be a significant source of air pollution. The very small particles that make up smoke and soot are the most dangerous component of wood smoke pollution. The most harmful particles are those ten microns or less in diameter (a human hair is approximately 70 microns in diameter). These particles can easily be inhaled deep into the lungs. Inhaling these particles can increase cardiovascular problems, irritate lungs and eyes, and worsen respiratory diseases such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis. Pollution from wood stoves is a problem especially when temperature inversions occur. During a temperature inversion, a layer of colder air near the surface of the earth is covered by warmer, less-dense air, effectively creating a bubble that traps everything below it. Pollutants are concentrated near the ground. Passage 2 Wood is a renewable resource, unlike fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and gas, which are nonrenewable. In fact, if firewood is harvested in a sustainable way, it can provide an abundant source of fuel for years to come. A healthy, well-managed woodlot can yield half a cord of wood per acre per year forever. Firewood is usually cut into 16" lengths and split along the grain into small pieces. A full cord of wood is three stacks of 16" lengths four feet tall and eight feetlong. A ten-acre woodlot will produce enough firewood each year to heat a house for the entire season. Forests do need to be J managed sustainably, but this is a manageable task. Many woodlots in farm country are successfully sustaining their local forests. No sensible proponent of wood heat would urge that it is a universal solution. But there are regions where wood heating makes sense. The author of Passage 2's description of a cord of wood is intended primarily for readers who

may not be familiar with the measuring of firewood

are thinking of converting from fossil fuel to wood heat

need more information about sustainability practices

want to harvest firewood from woodlots that they may own

Passage 1 Many households use a woodstove as a heating source. Unfortunately, smoke from wood-burning stoves can be a significant source of air pollution. The very small particles that make up smoke and soot are the most dangerous component of wood smoke pollution. The most harmful particles are those ten microns or less in diameter (a human hair is approximately 70 microns in diameter). These particles can easily be inhaled deep into the lungs. Inhaling these particles can increase cardiovascular problems, irritate lungs and eyes, and worsen respiratory diseases such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis. Pollution from wood stoves is a problem especially when temperature inversions occur. During a temperature inversion, a layer of colder air near the surface of the earth is covered by warmer, less-dense air, effectively creating a bubble that traps everything below it. Pollutants are concentrated near the ground. Passage 2 Wood is a renewable resource, unlike fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and gas, which are nonrenewable. In fact, if firewood is harvested in a sustainable way, it can provide an abundant source of fuel for years to come. A healthy, well-managed woodlot can yield half a cord of wood per acre per year forever. Firewood is usually cut into 16" lengths and split along the grain into small pieces. A full cord of wood is three stacks of 16" lengths four feet tall and eight feetlong. A ten-acre woodlot will produce enough firewood each year to heat a house for the entire season. Forests do need to be J managed sustainably, but this is a manageable task. Many woodlots in farm country are successfully sustaining their local forests. No sensible proponent of wood heat would urge that it is a universal solution. But there are regions where wood heating makes sense. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the two passages?

The author of Passage 2 does not contradict Passage 1 but highlights an advantage of wood heat.

Both authors agree that pollution from wood heating is a serious problem.

The authors disagree about the seriousness of the effects of pollution from wood smoke.

The author of Passage 2 believes that the problem of wood smoke can be solved by good sustainability practices.

Passage 1 Many households use a woodstove as a heating source. Unfortunately, smoke from wood-burning stoves can be a significant source of air pollution. The very small particles that make up smoke and soot are the most dangerous component of wood smoke pollution. The most harmful particles are those ten microns or less in diameter (a human hair is approximately 70 microns in diameter). These particles can easily be inhaled deep into the lungs. Inhaling these particles can increase cardiovascular problems, irritate lungs and eyes, and worsen respiratory diseases such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis. Pollution from wood stoves is a problem especially when temperature inversions occur. During a temperature inversion, a layer of colder air near the surface of the earth is covered by warmer, less-dense air, effectively creating a bubble that traps everything below it. Pollutants are concentrated near the ground. Passage 2 Wood is a renewable resource, unlike fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and gas, which are nonrenewable. In fact, if firewood is harvested in a sustainable way, it can provide an abundant source of fuel for years to come. A healthy, well-managed woodlot can yield half a cord of wood per acre per year forever. Firewood is usually cut into 16" lengths and split along the grain into small pieces. A full cord of wood is three stacks of 16" lengths four feet tall and eight feetlong. A ten-acre woodlot will produce enough firewood each year to heat a house for the entire season. Forests do need to be J managed sustainably, but this is a manageable task. Many woodlots in farm country are successfully sustaining their local forests. No sensible proponent of wood heat would urge that it is a universal solution. But there are regions where wood heating makes sense. Which of the following, if true, would be the best argument for the author of Passage 2 to answer the points made in Passage 1?

Burning fossil fuels for home heating generates pollution that is just as serious as that produced by wood heating.

By heating with firewood, homeowners are able to cut and prepare fuel themselves, thereby saving substantial fuel costs.

The cost of firewood for heating fuel is likely to remain fairly stable while the prices of fossil fuels change dramatically.

Heating with firewood became widespread during the 1970s when there were severe shortages of oil.

Passage 1 Modern pizza originated in Italy. Raffaele Esposito, a Neapolitan baker, was asked to make a special dish for King Umberto and Queen Margherita when they visited Naples in 1889. Esposito made a crust and covered it with ingredients representing the colors of the Italian flag: i:ed tomatoes, white mozzarella cheese, and green basil. Esposito called it Pizza Margherita, a name we still use. Pizza made its way to the United States with Italian immigrants. The first United States pizzeria, G. Lombardi's, was opened in 1905 in New York City and is still open today. Pizza became really popular after World War II when returning soldiers wanted food they had grown to love while fighting overseas. American pizza has been exported back to Italy, where it is now a popular food. Passage 2 The first pizza is often attributed to a Neapolitan baker who created the dish in 1889 to honor the queen of Italy. In reality, people have been eating pizza for thousands of years. If you think of pizza as flat bread cooked in an oven, then it originated in the Middle East. Ancient Babylonians, Israelites, and Egyptians ate unleavened breads baked in mud ovens. If you think of a pizza as flatbread with toppings, then it originated with the ancient Greeks and Romans. They ate baked flatbread topped with olive oil and spices. Which of the following best describes the attitude of the author of Passage 1 about the theory that pizza was first created by Raffaele Esposito?

It is likely though not proved.

It is contradicted by known facts.

Passage 1 Modern pizza originated in Italy. Raffaele Esposito, a Neapolitan baker, was asked to make a special dish for King Umberto and Queen Margherita when they visited Naples in 1889. Esposito made a crust and covered it with ingredients representing the colors of the Italian flag: i:ed tomatoes, white mozzarella cheese, and green basil. Esposito called it Pizza Margherita, a name we still use. Pizza made its way to the United States with Italian immigrants. The first United States pizzeria, G. Lombardi's, was opened in 1905 in New York City and is still open today. Pizza became really popular after World War II when returning soldiers wanted food they had grown to love while fighting overseas. American pizza has been exported back to Italy, where it is now a popular food. Passage 2 The first pizza is often attributed to a Neapolitan baker who created the dish in 1889 to honor the queen of Italy. In reality, people have been eating pizza for thousands of years. If you think of pizza as flat bread cooked in an oven, then it originated in the Middle East. Ancient Babylonians, Israelites, and Egyptians ate unleavened breads baked in mud ovens. If you think of a pizza as flatbread with toppings, then it originated with the ancient Greeks and Romans. They ate baked flatbread topped with olive oil and spices. The main purpose of the first paragraph of Passage 1 is to demonstrate that pizza

originated with a baker in Naples, Italy in 1889

is a popular dish in the United States

has been served in New York City since 1905

appeals to people from different countries

Passage 1 Modern pizza originated in Italy. Raffaele Esposito, a Neapolitan baker, was asked to make a special dish for King Umberto and Queen Margherita when they visited Naples in 1889. Esposito made a crust and covered it with ingredients representing the colors of the Italian flag: i:ed tomatoes, white mozzarella cheese, and green basil. Esposito called it Pizza Margherita, a name we still use. Pizza made its way to the United States with Italian immigrants. The first United States pizzeria, G. Lombardi's, was opened in 1905 in New York City and is still open today. Pizza became really popular after World War II when returning soldiers wanted food they had grown to love while fighting overseas. American pizza has been exported back to Italy, where it is now a popular food. Passage 2 The first pizza is often attributed to a Neapolitan baker who created the dish in 1889 to honor the queen of Italy. In reality, people have been eating pizza for thousands of years. If you think of pizza as flat bread cooked in an oven, then it originated in the Middle East. Ancient Babylonians, Israelites, and Egyptians ate unleavened breads baked in mud ovens. If you think of a pizza as flatbread with toppings, then it originated with the ancient Greeks and Romans. They ate baked flatbread topped with olive oil and spices. The author of Passage 1 would probably respond to the statement in Passage 2 that "people have been eating pizza for thousands of years" by:

pointing out that Passage 1 specifically discusses the history of "modern pizza"

claiming that the ancient history in Passage 2 is unreliable

arguing that cheese and tomatoes are optional pizza toppings

stating that food preferences vary from region to region

TSI Unit 7 Reading Main Idea and Supporting Details Quiz

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

Composting can provide you with homemade, all-natural fertilizer. All you really need to compost are three basic ingredients: browns, greens, and water. Browns are materials such as pieces of cardboard, loosely balled paper, dead leaves, small branches, and twigs. Greens include grass clippings, uncooked vegetable peelings, green leaves, fruit scraps, and coffee grounds. The ideal compost pile contains equal amounts of browns and greens. The browns supply the carbon for your compost, the greens provide nitrogen, and the water provides the moisture needed to break down the organic matter. Do not add glass, tin, plastic, or cooked food to your compost pile. You'll also need a big container to hold your compost.
You can buy a compost bin at the home supply store or just build a big box yourself from plywood. Keep adding browns, greens, and water on the top of the pile. In 10 weeks or so, you can start shoveling out rich compost from the bottom of the pile.
The writer is mainly interested in explaining to the reader how to

conserve resources by using less

compost at home to make fertilizer

build a large box to hold compost material

apply fertilizer to a vegetable garden

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

Composting can provide you with homemade, all-natural fertilizer. All you really need to compost are three basic ingredients: browns, greens, and water. Browns are materials such as pieces of cardboard, loosely balled paper, dead leaves, small branches, and twigs. Greens include grass clippings, uncooked vegetable peelings, green leaves, fruit scraps, and coffee grounds. The ideal compost pile contains equal amounts of browns and greens. The browns supply the carbon for your compost, the greens provide nitrogen, and the water provides the moisture needed to break down the organic matter. Do not add glass, tin, plastic, or cooked food to your compost pile. You'll also need a big container to hold your compost.
You can buy a compost bin at the home supply store or just build a big box yourself from plywood. Keep adding browns, greens, and water on the top of the pile. In 10 weeks or so, you can start shoveling out rich compost from the bottom of the pile.
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

How to Plant a Garden

How to Conserve Natural Resources

How to Make a Compost Pile

How to Recycle Glass, Tin, and Plastic

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

Composting can provide you with homemade, all-natural fertilizer. All you really need to compost are three basic ingredients: browns, greens, and water. Browns are materials such as pieces of cardboard, loosely balled paper, dead leaves, small branches, and twigs. Greens include grass clippings, uncooked vegetable peelings, green leaves, fruit scraps, and coffee grounds. The ideal compost pile contains equal amounts of browns and greens. The browns supply the carbon for your compost, the greens provide nitrogen, and the water provides the moisture needed to break down the organic matter. Do not add glass, tin, plastic, or cooked food to your compost pile. You'll also need a big container to hold your compost.
You can buy a compost bin at the home supply store or just build a big box yourself from plywood. Keep adding browns, greens, and water on the top of the pile. In 10 weeks or so, you can start shoveling out rich compost from the bottom of the pile.
The writer wants to add some detail to the passage. Which of the following would be most helpful to the reader in understanding the passage?

The name of the home supply store where the writer shops

Information about how plants use fertilizer

The amount of water to add to browns and greens

The types of vegetables to plant in a garden

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

The Arizona Highway Department is worried that some squirrels could become roadkill. These squirrels are not ordinary squirrels. They are rare red squirrels. For years, the squirrels were thought to be extinct, but in 1970 a new population was discovered. There is only one road in the area where the squirrels live, and about five squirrels are killed by cars and trucks every year. All told, there are only about 250 of the squirrels left. The state will build rope bridges over the road in the area to help the squirrels cross safely. That sounds like a good idea, but the bridges will cost 250,000 for each squirrel saved. Those are expensive squirrels.
The writer mainly discusses

the amount of money the Arizona Highway Department spends every year

a plan to spend $1.25 million to build rope bridges for squirrels

the different species of squirrels that live in Arizona

various ways of protecting wildlife from vehicle traffic

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

The Arizona Highway Department is worried that some squirrels could become roadkill. These squirrels are not ordinary squirrels. They are rare red squirrels. For years, the squirrels were thought to be extinct, but in 1970 a new population was discovered. There is only one road in the area where the squirrels live, and about five squirrels are killed by cars and trucks every year. All told, there are only about 250 of the squirrels left. The state will build rope bridges over the road in the area to help the squirrels cross safely. That sounds like a good idea, but the bridges will cost 250,000 for each squirrel saved. Those are expensive squirrels.
The writer's main point is that

squirrels once thought extinct were discovered in Arizona

the squirrel’s habitat is crossed by only a single road

the plan to build squirrel bridges will cost a lot of money

every year five endangered squirrels are killed by cars and trucks.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

The Arizona Highway Department is worried that some squirrels could become roadkill. These squirrels are not ordinary squirrels. They are rare red squirrels. For years, the squirrels were thought to be extinct, but in 1970 a new population was discovered. There is only one road in the area where the squirrels live, and about five squirrels are killed by cars and trucks every year. All told, there are only about 250 of the squirrels left. The state will build rope bridges over the road in the area to help the squirrels cross safely. That sounds like a good idea, but the bridges will cost 250,000 for each squirrel saved. Those are expensive squirrels.
Which of the following titles best describes the passage?

Nearly Extinct Red Squirrels Found in Arizona

Car and Truck Accidents in the United States

Arizona Residents Rally to Save Squirrels

Rare Squirrels to Get Expensive Bridges

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

From the 1920s to the 1970s, baseball was a way of life for Hispanic families who settled in colonies built by the Great Western Sugar Company across northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. The villages were built to house year-round workers for the company's sugar beet fields, as well as the workers' families. As workers' sons formed teams, the game spread like wildfire. From the first pickup games, the Sugar Beet League grew into a highly competitive semipro franchise that was racially integrated well before Major League Baseball. In the early years of the league, things were makeshift. The first playing fields were empty beet dumps donated by Great Western. Uniforms were hard to come by, as were balls, bats, and gloves. If a bat broke, it was nailed and taped back together to use again. Homemade balls were formed from the string of old socks wrapped around a small rubber ball and taped.
The practice of taping broken bats back together and making balls from string illustrates:

the rough conditions of the early days of the league

the rapid spread of the popularity of baseball

the familial feeling that pervaded the league

recruitment practices designed to fill out team rosters

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8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

From the 1920s to the 1970s, baseball was a way of life for Hispanic families who settled in colonies built by the Great Western Sugar Company across northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. The villages were built to house year-round workers for the company's sugar beet fields, as well as the workers' families. As workers' sons formed teams, the game spread like wildfire. From the first pickup games, the Sugar Beet League grew into a highly competitive semipro franchise that was racially integrated well before Major League Baseball. In the early years of the league, things were makeshift. The first playing fields were empty beet dumps donated by Great Western. Uniforms were hard to come by, as were balls, bats, and gloves. If a bat broke, it was nailed and taped back together to use again. Homemade balls were formed from the string of old socks wrapped around a small rubber ball and taped.
According to the passage, games in the early years of the league were often played:

in major league stadiums

on well-maintained fields

on empty sugar beet dumps

on high school and college fields

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9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

The publishing industry is always changing. After the end of World War II, the passage of the
G.I. Bill provided money to make it easier for discharged military personnel to pursue college educations. Literacy increased dramatically. Publishers responded with the creation of Penguin Classics and Anchor Books, supplying cheap editions of classic works as the college student population grew. In 1942, Pocket Books sold its paperbacks in more than a thousand outlets nationwide, but after the war the number of outlets rose to more than a hundred thousand. The balance between fiction and nonfiction also shifted in the postwar culture. In 1959, new fiction titles outnumbered nonfiction by more than three to two. In 1962, nonfiction outnumbered fiction by more than two to one.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of Penguin Classics and Anchor Books?

A. They were relatively inexpensive.

B. They were intended for college students.

C. They were printed editions of classic works.

D. They dealt primarily with nonfiction.

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10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

The publishing industry is always changing. After the end of World War II, the passage of the
G.I. Bill provided money to make it easier for discharged military personnel to pursue college educations. Literacy increased dramatically. Publishers responded with the creation of Penguin Classics and Anchor Books, supplying cheap editions of classic works as the college student population grew. In 1942, Pocket Books sold its paperbacks in more than a thousand outlets nationwide, but after the war the number of outlets rose to more than a hundred thousand. The balance between fiction and nonfiction also shifted in the postwar culture. In 1959, new fiction titles outnumbered nonfiction by more than three to two. In 1962, nonfiction outnumbered fiction by more than two to one.
According to the passage, the event that made it possible for large numbers of discharged military personnel to go to college was the

A. end of World War II

B. shift in postwar culture

C. passage of the G.I. Bill

D. diminished importance of fiction

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