According to the passage, Philadelphia and Boston are similar to New York City in _________.
A. size of population B. availability of rail transportation
C. site D. age

The primary purpose of paragraph 1 is to _________.
A. summarize past research and introduce a new study
B. describe a historical period
C. define a term and illustrate it with an example
D. emphasize the advantages of one theory over another

The word “characteristics” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. choices B. attitudes C. qualities D. inhabitants

The author mentions each of the following as an advantage of Chicago’s location EXCEPT its _____.
A. hinterland B. nearness to a large lake
C. position in regard to transport routes D. flat terrain

According to the passage, a city’s situation is more important than its site in regard to the city’s_____
A. long-term growth and prosperity B. ability to protect its citizenry
C. possession of favorable weather conditions D. need to import food supplies

The passage suggests that a geographer would consider a city’s soil type part of its _____
A. hinterland B. situation C. site D. function

The word “ingenuity” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. wealth B. traditions C. resourcefulness D. organization

What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The development of trade routes through United States cities
B. The importance of geographical situation in the growth of United States cities
C. Contrasts in settlement patterns in United States
D. Historical differences among three large United States cities

All of the following are mentioned in the passage as contributing to the ability to play modern violin
music EXCEPT_________.
A. use of rare wood for the fingerboard and neck
B. more complicated techniques for the left hand
C. different ways to use the fingers to play very high notes
D. minor alterations to the structure of the instrument

According to the passage, which of the following contributes to a dull sound being produced by a violin?
A. A long fingerboard B. A small body C. High string tension D. Thick strings