The word "its" in the 2nd paragraph refers to_________.
A.the bird’s
B.the cone’s
C.the seed’s
D.the mandibles’

Where in the passage does the author describe how a crossbill removes a seed from its cone?
A.The first paragraph
B.The second paragraph
C.The third paragraph
D.The forth paragraph

The word "robust" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to_________.
A.strong
B.sharp
C.unusual
D.colorful

If you had told me about this problem earlier, everything _______ all right now.
A.would have been
B.will be
C.would be
D.has been

What does the passage many discuss?
A.The origins of theater
B.The role of ritual in modern dance
C.The importance of storytelling
D.The variety of early religious activities

What aspect of drama does the author discuss in the first paragraph?
A.The reason drama is often unpredictable
B.The seasons in which dramas were performed
C.The connection between myths and dramatic plots
D.The importance of costumes in early drama

According to the passage, what is the main difference between ritual and drama?
A.Ritual uses music whereas drama does not.
B.Ritual is shorter than drama.
C.Ritual requires fewer performers than drama.
D.Ritual has a religious purpose and drama does not.

Fill in the_______ form provided below and submit it immediately.
A.apply
B.applying
C.application
D.applicant

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The police spokesman said he was _______ to believe that the arrested man was the serial killer they had been looking for.
A.supposed
B.seemed
C.suspected
D.inclined

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
They live in a very_______ populated area of Italy.
A.sparsely
B.scarcely
C.hardly
D.barely