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1.10. Paragraph 7:  Why should hikers stay on marked paths? Write your answer in your own words. Do not quote from the text.  (2)

2.5. How does the purpose of fiction (like TEXT B) differ from nonfiction (like TEXT A)?[ans1]   (1)

1.8. Paragraph 4: Would you say that the writer believes the story about the hermit?  Provide evidence from this paragraph to support your opinion. (2)

3.5 What mineral is the Namib desert rich in? (1)

1.9. Paragraph 6: Replace the prefix of the word “underestimate” to provide the antonym of this word. (1)

2.9. Give two reasons why a reader would want to continue reading this story (2)

Akira believes that her son has become a good student because she always praises his learning efforts. Her belief best illustrates a ________ perspective.

Dr. Kozak has concluded that the unusually low incidence of alcohol dependence among citizens of a small African country can be attributed to strong fundamentalist religious influences in that region. This belief best illustrates a(n) ________ perspective.

1.8. Paragraph 4: Would you say that the writer believes the story about the hermit?  Provide evidence from this paragraph to support your opinion. (2)

2.7. If you were reading this paragraph aloud, what tone would you use to say: “Don’t be a goose.  Come and see Margaret.”[ans1] (1)