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The first-person point of view allows the reader to —

• understand the story from the perspective of an outside observer

• learn the story details from a broad perspective

• understand the perspective of a single character within the story

• learn story details from more than one perspective

Which is the main idea of "The Great Silence" ?

• The existence of extraterrestrial beings despite the silence of the universe

• Humans miss some important details and this lack of attentiveness can have long-term consequences.

• The extinction of a rare parrot can be prevented.

• The benefits rainforests provide to humans

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

• Both species are able to understand concepts, recognize specific sounds, and communicate.

• Both species are able to understand concepts, to recognize specific sounds, and communicate.

• Both species are able to understand concepts, they can recognize specific sounds, and also communicate.

• Both species are able to understand concepts, recognize specific sounds, and have the ability to communicate.

"Brahmin Hindus believe that by reciting mantras, they’re strengthening the building blocks of reality."

Based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word blocks as used in this sentence?

• A solid stand on which statues are displayed for show

• A way to stop passage or movement through something

• A framework used to strengthen other pieces

• A section of a city bounded on each side by consecutive streets

What is the narrator’s view of humans?

• Humans are afraid of parrots that can talk.

• Humans are careless but capable of good things.

• Humans show their aggression by ruining the rainforest.

• Humans lack the intelligence needed to find extraterrestrials.

Which characteristic describes BOTH humans and parrots?

• self-involved

• vocal learners

• respectful

• humble

Read this sentence about the selection.

"The parrot was wise and can communicate wisdom to the humans."

How can this sentence be revised to show correct parallel structure?

• The parrot is wise and communicated wisdom to the humans.

• The parrot is wise and communicates wisdom to the humans.

• The parrot is wise and would communicate wisdom to the humans.

• The parrot has been wise and will communicate wisdom to the humans.

As we entered the farmyard we were met with a ________ of animal sounds.

• cacophony

• eavesdrop

• primal

• malicious

The certificate ______ the authenticity of the painting.

• eavesdrops

• malicious

• attests

• primal