The word "budding” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.                                        
A. popular  
B.experienced       
C.newcoming       
D.major

Why does the author mention that Lawrence did not feel alienated from Harlem?      
A.to show the difference betvveen Lawrence and other artists of his time
B.to emphasize that Lawrence felt comfortable in Harlem
C.to show that Lawrence was strong
D.to explain why Lawrence lived in Harlem all his life

An interest in architecture often involves preserving old buildings and modifying it for new uses.  
A.An interest      
B.architecture  
C.preserving old      
D. modifying it

One problem how to institute, oversee, and enforce affirmative action programs.
A.problem how  
B.oversee
C. enforce        
D.action programs

Early factories relied on steam engines for turning out power to fabricating goods.
A.Early      
B.for 
C.relied on
D.to fabricating

Schools are important, vital means by which modem education is provided.
A.Schools    
B. important, vital 
C.by which      
D.is provided

The transatlantic telegraph cable is broken by a number of relay stations to boost the signal.
A.strengthen
B.prosper  
C.swell 
D.subside

Formerly a palace, the Louvre was made a museum after the French Revolution.
A. Henceforth  
B.Eventually      
C.Previously     
D.Frequently

Apples not only contain several essential vitamins but have been proven to aid digestion and help keep teeth healthy and clean.
A. extra  
B.common  
C.unusual           
D.important

Supplies of natural gas are diminishing.
A.dwindling   
B.contracting    
C.swelling     
D.condensing