In paragraph 3 the phrase “and froze it” refers to _________.
A.whale meat
B.the Sierra
C.whales
D.the Sierra crew

The main idea of paragraph 3 is that _________.
A.the Sierra sold whale meat in some countries
B.the people on the Sierra didn’t obey international laws.
C.the people on the Sierra killed as many whales as they could.
D.whaling is illegal according to international law.

The students got the librarian_________books for them.
A.buy
B.to buy
C.bought
D.buying

Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this text?
A.George Washington’s life in the White House.
B.The Early History of the White House.
C.The burning of the White House.
D.Presidential Policies of Early U. S. Presidents.

The word “ inhabitant” in paragraph 1 is closest meaning to:
A.modifications
B.moves
C.celebrations
D.residents

What of the White House was not yet complete when the Adamses moved in?
A.main staircase
B.laundry yard
C.pool
D.A and B

The author most likely discusses the “ staircase” in paragraph 1 in order to:
A.show the elegance of the new White House
B.explain the architectural features added by Jefferson.
C.provide an example of an inconvenience in the White House.
D.demonstrate what had to be rebuilt after the fire.

Mary: “ Do you think it will rain ? “ Jenny: “Oh ! ________”
A.I don’t hope.
B.I hope not.
C.I don’t hope so
D.It’s hopeless

The train accident has_________the other train’s departure for a few hours.
A.sent back
B.called off
C.delayed
D.retained

Not only_________much bigger than any other planets, but it is unlike the planets, it consists completely of gaseous material.
A.Sun is
B.the Sun, which is
C.is the Sun
D.that the Sun