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Jim Paterson is quoted in the selection. What is his most likely reason for speaking so highly of D&D's MagnaLatch?(A)His goal is to keep children...

Which statement contrasts with Ralph Green's accomplishment of being a Paralympian?(A)Fear is not a factor in his skiing.(B)Anyone can break barrie...

What is the most likely reason the author might have for writing this passage?(A)To obtain more funding for technical education(B)To persuade reade...

The passage implies that Voltaire(A)had ideas that got him into trouble(B)avoided controversy at all cost(C)was a well-respected thinker(D)preferre...

If a person were to try to make a more authentic version of fry bread, what ingredient would he or she most likely include?(A)Cooking oil(B)Husk(C)...

Based on the information in both passages, a reader could make the generalization that(A)Kafka was not entirely confident in his work.(B)As a write...

The details in the passage suggest that Rikki-tikki is(A)cold-hearted and expressionless(B)experienced in fighting cobras(C)overcome with fear and...

Which phrase best describes the conflict Rikki-tikki has with Nag and Nagaina?(A)engaging in a physical battle(B)making a difficult decision(C)stan...

What effect do the words "hiss," "whizzed," and "chattered" have on the passage?(A)They allow the reader to visualize the action.(B)They provide au...

Born into a theatrical family in 1778, Joe Grimaldi was a theater superstar who rose to national prominence in 1806 playing a clown in the pantomim...

The United States destroyed its six-ton stock of confiscated elephant ivory, sending a clear message that the nation will not tolerate the wildlife...

Most people experience occasional dizziness, but if the feeling persists or interferes with daily life, it could be a sign of a balance disorder. A...