In paragraph 4, the author suggests that__________
A.American trappers traded with the Spanish.
B.mountain men and trappers survived in harsh conditions.
C.Peg-leg Smith owned a trading post in New Mexico.
D.beaver pelts were becoming scarce in Colorado in the 1800s.

Which of the following is most likely true about William Becknell?
A.He collected Anasazi pottery.
B.He was well-educated about the Anasazi culture.
C.He built the Santa Fe Trail.
D.He was wealthy from selling beaver pelts.

Which of the following sentences should NOT be included in a summary of this passage?
A.The discovery of gold and silver changed Colorado history.
B.The Anasazi were early inhabitants of Colorado.
C.The Spanish were the first Europeans to explore Colorado.
D.Economic interests influenced the exploration of Colorado.

Fashion design,_________all types of design, has been greatly aided by computers.
A.as
B.similar
C.like
D.such as

They have considered all the 50 applications, ________seems suitable for the position.
A.none of which
B.none of whom
C.none of these
D.none of them

This surface ________rough but it ________smooth.
A.feels/touches
B.appears/tastes
C.sees/smells
D.looks/feels

Not until ________.
A.I approached the flat that I realized that it was completely empty.
B.did I approach the flat that I realized that it was completely empty.
C.I approached the flat did I realize that it was completely empty.
D.did I approach the flat I realized that it was completely empty.

The purpose of the expedition of 1776 was__________
A.to look for a way to reach California.
B.to study the archaeology of the region.
C.to look for silver in the mountains.
D.to build the towns of Durango and Dolores.

Why does the author mention "gold, pelts, and slaves" in paragraph 2 ?
A.To classify the natural resources.
B.To criticize the cruelty of the Spanish.
C.To point out the wealth of the region.
D.To show commercial interest in the region.

What does the passage mainly discuss?
A.The Spanish influence in Colorado.
B.The history of the Anasazi in Colorado.
C.Early exploration of Colorado.
D.Economic exploitation of Colorado.