But for their help, we couldn’t have survived the famine.
A.If they didn’t help us, we couldn’t survive the famine
B.If they hadn’t helped us, we couldn’t have survived the famine.
C.We survived the famine without their help.
D.If only they had helped us, we could have survived the famine.

This quarrel is likely to lead to a fight.
A.This quarrel is likely to result from a fight.
B.The result of this fight is likely to lead to a quarrel.
C.This quarrel is somewhat like a fight.
D.This quarrel is likely to result in a fight.

Which of the following means most nearly the same as the word “forefront" in the second paragraph?
A.forecast
B.spotlight
C.footnote
D.record

The word “renewed” in the second paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following?
A.rescued
B.remarkable
C.revived
D.renowned

The word “precise” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following?
A.accurate
B.confirmed
C.processed
D.forthcoming

Which of the following is most similar to the meaning of "comeback" in the second paragraph?
A.performance
B.reappearance
C.gain
D.achievement

The word “plantations” in the first paragraph most probably refers to______
A.types of farms in the South
B.southern states
C.southern musical theaters
D.bands common in the South

The banjo originally came from_____
A.southern plantations
B.folk and country music
C.minstrel shows
D.Africa

The author implies that in the Catskills there are few_____
A.leaves
B.eagles
C.people
D.sheep

The word "drives" in the third paragraph refers to_____
A.excursions
B.tracks
C.paths
D.canyons