Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee (lines 14-15)? 
A.To provide an example of government propaganda.
B. To support Carson’s ideas. 
C.To indicate a growing government concern with the environment.
D.To validate the chemical industry’s claims.

The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to
A. faulty 
B.deceptive        
C.logical    
D.offensive

According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily 
A. an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food 
B.a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply
C.a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides 
D.an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry

The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to
A. unnecessary  
B. limited     
C.continuous  
D.irresponsible

Which of the following words or phrases is LEAST accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
A.highly technical    
B. poetic    
C.fascinating
D.well-researched

Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us?
A.printed matter    
B. talks with experts
C.a research expedition
D. letters from scientists

It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind
A.was outdated
B.became more popular than her other books
C.was praised by critics    
D.sold many copies

When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A.26         
B.29      
C.34     
D.45

How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?
A.5            
B. 7     
C.9   
D. 11

Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people?
A.Picture signs        
B.Braille
C.Body language 
D.Signal flags