The position that LaFollette takes below is best described as

a dissenter arguing for a cause.

Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the author's argument in lines 8-11?

Research proves all lizards can clone themselves, but only in captivity.

The phrase in lines 34-35 ("we could hardly hope) most directly suggests that

an improvement is still likely to have some flaws.

It is reasonable to conclude that controlled floods

may be detrimental to the health of the Colorado river.

What can be most reasonable inferred about the Safe Water Drinking Act from the passage?

it may have impacted what elements a company chose to use in making solder.

In lines 20-25, what is the distinction the author draws between continental drift theory and plate tectonics?

moving through versus moving with

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1
Lines 42-61 provide a contrast between
a bird and its cage.
Rochester's love and anger toward Jane.
Jane's purity and impurity.
Jane's body and her will.
2
As used in line 18, "collusion" most nearly means
danger.
separation.
conspiracy.
impact.
3
The position that LaFollette takes below is best described as
a law-maker suggesting a new piece of legislation.
a pacifist arguing against international conflict.
an impartial observer arbitrating a legal issue.
a dissenter arguing for a cause.
4
Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the author's argument in lines 8-11?
The 2 animals used in the process are not considered different species.
Research proves all lizards can clone themselves, but only in captivity.
Scientists don't always consider labmade animal breeds to be new species.
Evolution is a complex process that can't be manipulated by humans.
5
The phrase in lines 34-35 ("we could hardly hope) most directly suggests that
an ideal candidate should be found for the position.
allowances should be made, since no person is perfect.
people who go to hospitals should be critical of nurses.
an improvement is still likely to have some flaws.
6
The use of italics in line 55 primarily serves to emphasize Carton's
incredulity.
confusion.
annoyance.
affection.
7
It is reasonable to conclude that controlled floods
may be detrimental to the health of the Colorado river.
contain large amounts of suspended sediment.
should be done during the months that snowmelt floods typically occur.
successfully simulate pre-dam snowmelt floods.
8
What can be most reasonable inferred about the Safe Water Drinking Act from the passage?
it promoted tin over lead for all applications.
it may have impacted what elements a company chose to use in making solder.
it specified the nature and components of solder.
it prompted shifts in the manufacture and distribution of canned goods.
9
What happens when the author does not have enough food for his guests?
He shares.
They refrain from eating.
He buys more food.
He turns them away.
10
In lines 20-25, what is the distinction the author draws between continental drift theory and plate tectonics?
fluidity vs mobility
drifting along versus pushing with purpose
sailing on oceans versus rafting on streams
moving through versus moving with

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