The phrase “Another example” in the passage refers to an example of ________.  
A. a husband-and-wife team        
B.a delightful book
C.an author-artist team    
D. a book like King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub.

“Sunshine” is given in the passage as an example of a book that _________.  
A.is very charming                  
B.is only for children
C.contains only pictures        
D. contains only a few words

According to the passage, when was the world of children’s literature changed?
A.Before Seuss’s first children’s book hit the market.
B.Before Seuss’s made playful drawings.
C.After Seuss’s first children’s book hit the market.
D.After Seuss’s book became Random House’s best-seller.

According to the passage, pictures help make children’s books _________.
A.sell better        
B.unforgettable
C.more successful           
D.more original

The phrase “the best” in paragraph 2 refers to the best __________.   
A.picture books         
B.illustrations
C.authors          
D.words

_________(42)
A.little   
B.a little       
C.few  
D.a few

_________(43)
A.fed            
B.feed      
C.feed on 
D. food

The heavy rain made it impossible for us to have our picnic.
A.In spite of the heavy rain, we were able to have a picnic.
B.We were prevented from having our picnic by the heavy rain.
C.We could have our picnic even though it rained heavily.
D. The heavy rain didn’t prevent us from having our picnic.

Alice eats very little because she doesn’t want to put on weight.
A.Because Alice doesn’t want to get fat, she eats quite a lot.
B. Alice wants to put on weight, so she doesn’t eat anything.
C.Alice eats very little, but she doesn’t lose weight.
D.Alice eats very little so as not to gain weight.

_________(50)
A.avoid
B.without    
C.not   
D.no