Which of the following best describes the author's attitude?
A.Forgiving
B.Surprised
C.Vindictive
D.Concerned

Which of the following is NOT a source of water for the desert animals?
A.Desert plants.
B.Metabolic conversion of carbohydrates in the body.
C.The blood of other animals.
D.Streams.

The author states that the kangaroo rat is known for all of the following EXPECT___________.
A.The economy with which it uses available water
B.Living without drinking water
C.Breathing slowly and infrequently
D.Manufacturing water internally

The word "parsimony" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to__________.
A.Intelligence
B.Desire
C.Frugality
D.Skill

It is implied by the author that desert animals can exist with little or no water because of ________.
A.Less need for water than other animals
B.Many opportunities for them to find water
C.Their ability to eat plants
D.Their ability to adjust to the desert environment

The word "deprivation" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to_________.
A.Preservation
B.Renewal
C.Examination
D.Withholding

_________(58)
A.late
B.end
C.complete
D.final

_________(59)
A.thought
B.thing
C.work
D.event

What is the main topic of the passage?
A.The Bengal tiger
B.International boycotts
C.Endangered species
D.Problems with industrialization

Which of the following is closest m meaning to the word "alarming"?
A.Dangerous
B.Serious
C.Grouping
D.Distressing