The word “this” in paragraph 1 refers to .
A.oil
B.charcoal
C.lard
D.wick

What can be inferred about the illuminating gas described in the passage?
A.It had an unpleasant smell.
B.It was not allowed to be used in public buildings.
C.It was not widely available until mid–nineteenth century.
D.It was first developed in the United States.

The word “resembled” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A.cost the same as
B.was made from
C.sounded like
D.was similar to

Ancient Egyptians mummified their dead through the use of chemicals, _________ ancient Peruvians did through natural processes.
A.even though
B.because
C.Whereas
D.whether or not

Please cut my hair _________ the style in this magazine.
A.the same length like
B.the same long like
C.the same length as
D.the same long as

All of the following are true about Vocation Vacations EXCEPT _____.
A.it belongs to Brian Kurth
B.the company was started in 2004
C.the company hires about 300 mentors
D.it provides jobs in many different fields

What does the word "that" in the passage refer to?
A.The fact that men get old and helpless
B.The fact that they fear to be left alone
C.The fact that men die younger than women
D.The fact that they decide to do the leaving first

What’s the main question the article is intended to discuss?
A.Why women are more emotional than men
B.Why suffering is different in men and women
C.Why men die earlier than women
D.Why men like a rational world

What is found the same for both men and women?
A.They like to cry
B.They are physically strong
C.They are emotional creatures
D.They want to play loud music

What’s the writer’s opinion toward crying?
A.It is a good thing for people to cry.
B.It is all right for women to cry but shameful for men.
C.Tears are not real signs of suffering.
D.To be silent is better than to cry.