paragraph comprehension

Based on the passage, marine snow is a good source of food for creatures at or near the ocean's floor because these organisms

• can only eat inorganic material

• cannot consume decaying matter

• cannot produce their own food there

The passage implies that the "Icebox of the Nation" slogan

• brings both dollars and recognition to International Falls

• was rightfully awarded to the city with the colder weather

• had no significant effect on the ski industry in Fraser, Colorado

• sparked an extended and expensive legal fight between the two towns

Like a forest the sounds of birds, a democracy without the sights and sounds of political satire is a sign that something is amiss
(The authors main purpose in writing the passage is most likely to)

• describe the different kinds of political satire

• explain what political satire is and why it is important

• criticize the use of political satire in democratic political culture

Based on the passage, the authors main point is

• restrictions on publishing by professors will likely have a negative effect on universities

• restrictions on publishing at universities would likely have no effect

• many professors at universities currently publish more material than is permitted under new rules

(Anne Bradstreet)

Which of the following phrases best characterizes the tone of this passage?

• supportive of the persecution of the Puritans

• admiring of Anne Bradstreet's accomplishment

According to the passage, two distinguishing features of a brown recluse spider are

• two body parts and eight legs

• magnifying vision and eight eyes

• nocturnal and aggressive behaviors

• violin-shaped marking and six eyes

(In 1885, Saint Paul, Minnesota)

The passage implies that the winter carnival

• was created to influence public opinion

• was created as a moneymaking venture

(For horse racing fans)

According to the passage, which of the following statements about Secretariat is correct?

• He was the only horse to win the Triple Crown

• He achieved fame and respect only after his death

• He dominated races and set impressive track records

(London of 1666)

According to the passage, the attempt to halt the fire by creating firebreaks was unsuccessful because

• the leadership was arrogant and disregarded warnings

• the strength of the wind carried the fire across the firebreaks

(Moving is a painful, tiresome experience.)

• a necessary but very good experience.

• more difficult for adults than for children

• surprisingly common despite its unpleasantness

• more common today than it was many years ago