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1. The author would be most likely to agree with which of the following statements?

• A. Smokers should only quit cold turkey.
• B. Other substances are more addictive than tobacco.
• C. Smokers should quit for any reason that makes them stop.
• D. People who want to smoke should advocate for reduced taxes.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The author would likely agree that any reason to quit smoking is valid, based on their anti-smoking stance. The provided extract extensively discusses the harmful effects of smoking, the addictive nature of nicotine, and the negative consequences associated with tobacco products. The author emphasizes the health risks, financial burden, and social implications of smoking, promoting the idea that smokers should quit for any reason that helps them stop. Choice A, suggesting that smokers should only quit cold turkey, is too restrictive and doesn't consider individual differences in quitting methods. Choice B, stating that other substances are more addictive than tobacco, is not directly supported by the extract, which highlights the extreme addictiveness of nicotine. Choice D, proposing that people who want to smoke should advocate for reduced taxes, goes against the anti-smoking stance presented in the extract, which highlights the negative impact of smoking and high tobacco prices.

2. What is the author’s conclusion about the house on Pine Street?

• A. The house did not have enough bedrooms.
• B. The house did not have a big enough yard.
• C. The house was not in the right neighborhood.
• D. The house was too expensive.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The author's conclusion about the house on Pine Street is that it was too expensive. This can be inferred from the description provided in the text, where it is mentioned that although the house had enough space inside, it didn't have a big enough yard for their dogs, and the cost of the house was well above their price range. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not align with the evidence from the text, which clearly points to the cost being the main issue with the house on Pine Street.

3. Which of the following is not identified as a difference between the two authors?

• A. Malory wrote prose, while Tennyson wrote poetry.
• B. Malory wrote during the medieval era, while Tennyson wrote during the Victorian era.
• C. Malory was more focused on heroism and morality, while Tennyson was more focused on nature and elegy.
• D. Malory wrote stories about Gareth, Tristan, and Isolde, while Tennyson focused only on Arthur, Lancelot, and Guinevere.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The passage explicitly mentions that Malory included chapters on knights such as Lancelot and Gareth, and he discussed the relationships between Tristan and Isolde, and Lancelot and Guinevere. This shows that Malory did focus on a wider range of characters beyond just Arthur, Lancelot, and Guinevere. Therefore, the difference mentioned in option D is not accurate as it is identified in the passage that Malory did write stories about Gareth, Tristan, and Isolde. Choices A, B, and C are all correctly identified as differences between the two authors based on the passage provided.

4. Which of the following occurred first in Alexander Graham Bell's life?

• A. Helped found the National Geographic Society.
• B. Developed a metal detector.
• C. Moved to Canada.
• D. Invented the telephone.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Alexander Graham Bell moved to Canada early in his life, before inventing the telephone and developing other technologies. Choice A is incorrect because Bell did not help found the National Geographic Society; this happened years after his major inventions. Choice B is incorrect because Bell developed a metal detector after inventing the telephone. Choice D is incorrect because Bell invented the telephone after moving to Canada.

5. What does the author imply will happen if people do not follow his suggestions?

• A. The author implies we will run out of resources in the next 10 years.
• B. The author implies water and energy prices will rise sharply in the near future.
• C. The author implies global warming and the depletion of natural resources will continue.
• D. The author implies local farmers will lose their farms.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The author implies that neglecting the recommended actions will lead to the continued degradation of the environment and depletion of resources. The passage emphasizes the importance of being proactive in conserving resources to combat global warming and the depletion of natural resources. Choice A is incorrect because the author doesn't specify a timeframe for running out of resources. Choice B is incorrect as the focus is on environmental impact rather than economic consequences. Choice D is incorrect as the passage does not specifically mention the impact on local farmers.

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