Question 1

What information from the article is highlighted by the map?

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The distance from New Zealand to Antarctica

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The size of New Zealand in square miles

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The location of penguin habitats in Antarctica

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The places where other penguins have been found in New Zealand

Question 2

Like the Tehuelche in "Tehuelche," the Inughuit in "Linguist on Mission to Save Inuit 'Fossil Language' Disappearing with the Ice" are native people -

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facing the end of their linguistic and cultural heritage

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whose way of life is threatened by climate change

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in South America, with a small, aging population

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whose traditional land has become a popular tourist spot

Question 3

In the boxed information titled "Did You Know?," which fact about Robert Allman directly supports the selection's theme?

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He once said, "I have done nothing more than the average American boy. . . . Courage is nothing more than doing the best you can in the good old American Way."

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He was the recipient of the Class of 1915 Award, bestowed annually on a member of the senior class who most closely approaches the ideal University of Pennsylvania student-athlete.

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After college he became a successful lawyer in the Philadelphia area and worked until his death at age 75.

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At the University of Pennsylvania, Allman was an intercollegiate wrestling champion and captain of the Quaker wrestling squad during his senior year.

Question 4

What is the overall message of the boxed information about teen texting?

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Teens text on a frequent basis.

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Texting is interfering with face-to-face interaction among teens.

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Teachers are concerned about teen texting.

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Teens prefer texting to other activities.

Question 5

The graphic titled "Where They're Living Solo" suggests that the practice of living alone is -

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global

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temporary

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dominant

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cyclical

Question 6

Which of the following statements best characterizes the objective of the boxed information about yawning?

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To provide facts about yawning to supplement information given in the article.

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To provide possible explanations for why people yawn

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To amuse the reader with common myths about yawning

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To suggest that scientists are close to understanding the cause of yawning

Question 7

Which inference about Little Free Libraries from the article does the map support?

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They benefit local communities.

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They provide low-tech entertainment.

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They appeal primarily to children.

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They offer an unusual selection of books.

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