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Question Reading · 13

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Question Reading · 13 — 13. It can most reasonably be inferred from the passage that the Great Zimbabweans chose granite to build their stone walls in part because granite: A. weighs less than other stones that were available. B. is smoother…

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Question Reading · 16

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Question Reading · 16 — 16. Based on the passage, scholars would most likely agree that the stone walls of Great Zimbabwe were built to serve as: F. defensive structures for the elites’ families. G. monuments honoring religious deities. H.…

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Question Reading · 17

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Question Reading · 17 — 17. According to the passage, how many bird sculptures have been found in the ruins of Great Zimbabwe? A. 5 B. 6 C. 8 D. 16

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Question Reading · 19

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Question Reading · 19 — 19. It can reasonably be inferred from the passage that the passage author would most likely regard which of the following research documents as containing only what she calls “information”? A. Entries in the diary of a…

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Question Reading · 20

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Question Reading · 20 — 20. In lines 34–41, the passage author most nearly indicates that facts can help evoke emotion if the facts: F. document a profound historical moment. G. introduce a reader to a new experience. H. appeal to a reader’s…

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Question Reading · 22

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Question Reading · 22 — 22. The passage author most strongly suggests that the central element of fiction is primarily derived from: F. identifying walled-off emotions. G. creatively distorting facts. H. information and explanation. J. imagery…

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Question Reading · 23

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Question Reading · 23 — 23. According to the passage, being in the company of a group of scholars led the passage author to have questions about: A. time-honored methods of writing fiction. B. the nature of collaborative research. C. her role…

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Question Reading · 24

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Question Reading · 24 — 24. The passage author indicates which of the following details about the setting of her fiction? F. Most of her fiction is set in the present. G. Most of her fiction is set in the past. H. The setting is unclear in her…

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Question Reading · 28

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Question Reading · 28 — 28. Which of the following statements best summarizes the results of the Wales Man vs. Horse Marathon over the time period described in the passage? F. Horses won every year except 2004 and 2007, when humans won. G.…

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Question Reading · 30 — 30. According to the passage, humans’ two-legged stability is most directly attributed to their: F. strong Achilles tendons. G. big gluteus maximus muscles. H. high percentage of slow-twitch muscle fibers. J. long…

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Question Reading · 31 — 31. According to the passage, the galloping range of animals such as horses and dogs is limited primarily as a consequence of their: A. torsos and hips not counter-rotating as they run quickly. B. large leg and foot…

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