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Question 1
B
Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!
Difficulty:
15%
(low)
Question Stats:
78% (02:32) correct
22%
(02:28) wrong
based on 97
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Date
Time
Result
Not Attempted Yet
Question 2
C
Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!
Difficulty:
55%
(hard)
Question Stats:
46% (01:17) correct 54%
(01:22) wrong
based on 93
sessions
History
Date
Time
Result
Not Attempted Yet
Question 3
A
Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!
Difficulty:
5%
(low)
Question Stats:
89% (00:58) correct 11%
(01:00) wrong
based on 83
sessions
History
Date
Time
Result
Not Attempted Yet
Question 4
E
Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!
Difficulty:
35%
(medium)
Question Stats:
65% (00:52) correct 35%
(00:59) wrong
based on 84
sessions
History
Date
Time
Result
Not Attempted Yet
Upon reaching the charming home of a friend in Massachusetts last June, almost the first thing I saw was a pair of purple crow blackbirds in trouble. First arose a medley of odd husky tones, clamorous baby cries, and excited oriole voices, with violent agitation of the leaves of a tall elm, ending with the sudden exit of a blackbird, closely followed by a pair of Baltimore orioles. The pursued flew leisurely across the lawn, plainly in no haste, and not at all with the air of the thief and nest robber he is popularly supposed to be. Clearly the elm belonged by bird custom to the orioles.
The blackbird has no secrets in his life; the whole world is welcome to know his affairs, and in fact he proclaims them loudly himself. It was easy to see that he had anxiety enough of his own just then, without thinking of disturbing his neighbors, for he was engaged in the task of introducing his young family to the world.
If the young blackbirds escape the dangers peculiar to the nest, the devouring jaws of squirrel or owl, the hands of the egg thief, being shaken out by the wind, smothered by an intrusive cow-bunting, or orphaned by the gun of a “collector”; if, neither stolen, eaten, thrown out, nor starved, he arrives at the age that his wings begin to stir and force him out of the leafy green tent of his birth, a new set of dangers meet him at the door. He may entangle himself in a hair of the nestlining, and hang himself at the very threshold of life—a not uncommon occurrence; or he may safely reach the nearest twig and from there fall and break his neck—not a rare accident; he may be attacked by a bird who questions his right to be on the tree; he may fly, and, not reaching his goal, come to the ground, an easy prey to any prowler.
The blackbird has no secrets in his life; the whole world is welcome to know his affairs, and in fact he proclaims them loudly himself. It was easy to see that he had anxiety enough of his own just then, without thinking of disturbing his neighbors, for he was engaged in the task of introducing his young family to the world.
If the young blackbirds escape the dangers peculiar to the nest, the devouring jaws of squirrel or owl, the hands of the egg thief, being shaken out by the wind, smothered by an intrusive cow-bunting, or orphaned by the gun of a “collector”; if, neither stolen, eaten, thrown out, nor starved, he arrives at the age that his wings begin to stir and force him out of the leafy green tent of his birth, a new set of dangers meet him at the door. He may entangle himself in a hair of the nestlining, and hang himself at the very threshold of life—a not uncommon occurrence; or he may safely reach the nearest twig and from there fall and break his neck—not a rare accident; he may be attacked by a bird who questions his right to be on the tree; he may fly, and, not reaching his goal, come to the ground, an easy prey to any prowler.
1. The author of the passage is primarily concerned with
A. painting a vivid image of nature
B. giving readers insight into why the life of a baby blackbird is treacherous
C. explaining why orioles pose a threat to other birds
D. relating the particulars of her visit to a friend’s home
E. sounding the alarm about the danger of global warming
A. painting a vivid image of nature
B. giving readers insight into why the life of a baby blackbird is treacherous
C. explaining why orioles pose a threat to other birds
D. relating the particulars of her visit to a friend’s home
E. sounding the alarm about the danger of global warming
2. What is the purpose of the second paragraph in the passage?
A. To explain why the orioles acted in such an aggressive way
B. To reveal what the author learned by observing the birds
C. To turn the passage to the consideration of the blackbirds’ difficulty in raising their babies
D. To move the passage from a micro to a macro view
E. To begin to put forth an argument toward managed tree planting
A. To explain why the orioles acted in such an aggressive way
B. To reveal what the author learned by observing the birds
C. To turn the passage to the consideration of the blackbirds’ difficulty in raising their babies
D. To move the passage from a micro to a macro view
E. To begin to put forth an argument toward managed tree planting
3. The author provides several facts that explain why the life of a baby blackbird is precarious. All of the following are mentioned EXCEPT:
A. Blackbirds who hatch too early may freeze during cold spring nights.
B. Collectors may kill a blackbird’s parent, leaving it with no source of food.
C. A blackbird may fall out of the nest and break its neck.
D. Blackbird eggs may be stolen before they can hatch.
E. Predators may attack baby blackbirds or eat their eggs.
A. Blackbirds who hatch too early may freeze during cold spring nights.
B. Collectors may kill a blackbird’s parent, leaving it with no source of food.
C. A blackbird may fall out of the nest and break its neck.
D. Blackbird eggs may be stolen before they can hatch.
E. Predators may attack baby blackbirds or eat their eggs.
4. The characterization of the blackbird in the second paragraph is meant to
A. make the blackbird seem more real to readers
B. contrast the blackbird’s personality with that of other birds
C. add a note of humor to an otherwise grim passage
D. help the reader care about the orioles’ plight
E. allow the reader insight into the depth of the problem faced by blackbirds in their attempt to help their babies’ survival
A. make the blackbird seem more real to readers
B. contrast the blackbird’s personality with that of other birds
C. add a note of humor to an otherwise grim passage
D. help the reader care about the orioles’ plight
E. allow the reader insight into the depth of the problem faced by blackbirds in their attempt to help their babies’ survival
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Can someone explain why B is incorrect for Q2?
2. What is the purpose of the second paragraph in the passage?
B. To reveal what the author learned by observing the birds - 'It was easy to see that he had anxiety enough of his own just then, without thinking of disturbing his neighbors, for he was engaged in the task of introducing his young family to the world.' - Isn't this one of the points that the author learnt - about the anxiety & no forethought about disturbing the neighbors since he was engaged in a task?
C. To turn the passage to the consideration of the blackbirds’ difficulty in raising their babies - Task of introducing them to the world - my understanding was that it is just birthing & not raising , hence marked it incorrect , also the next passage talks about how a young blackbird faces dangers - not exactly on the raising part
2. What is the purpose of the second paragraph in the passage?
B. To reveal what the author learned by observing the birds - 'It was easy to see that he had anxiety enough of his own just then, without thinking of disturbing his neighbors, for he was engaged in the task of introducing his young family to the world.' - Isn't this one of the points that the author learnt - about the anxiety & no forethought about disturbing the neighbors since he was engaged in a task?
C. To turn the passage to the consideration of the blackbirds’ difficulty in raising their babies - Task of introducing them to the world - my understanding was that it is just birthing & not raising , hence marked it incorrect , also the next passage talks about how a young blackbird faces dangers - not exactly on the raising part
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(B) is partially correct, it doesn't fully capture the purpose of the second paragraph. While the author's observations of the birds are mentioned, the primary focus of the paragraph is on the dangers and challenges faced by young blackbirds as they leave the nest.
(C) captures the purpose of the second paragraph. The paragraph discusses the challenges faced by young blackbirds as they leave the nest and begin their journey into the world. It highlights the dangers they encounter and the potential risks to their survival.
