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In lines 23–25, the author states that Makeba "helped popularize ‘African jazz,’ a melding of jazz with traditional African folk music." What did Makeba do with the two different kinds of music?

A.

fixed them

B.

blended them

C.

explained each

D.

separated them

E.

painted each separately

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Which one of the following phrases best describes Emma’s character as revealed in this excerpt?

A.

eager to please

B.

strong-minded

C.

playful with children

D.

indifferent to others

E.

careful about hurting other people’s feelings

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Which phrase best describes Rip Van Winkle’s attitude toward earning a living?

A.

completely uninterested

B.

proud and dedicated

C.

sometimes willing and eager

D.

happily occupied on a job

E.

hardworking and competent

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What is suggested about Engel’s attitude toward coyotes by his statement, "I began to marvel at these uninvited guests. Why, I wondered, is the coyote so successful, despite persistent attempts by people to eradicate it" (lines 63–67)?

A.

confusion

B.

anger

C.

fascination

D.

fear

E.

annoyance

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What does Maggie think might turn the road to "gumbo" (line 27)?

A.

poor drivers

B.

bad weather

C.

logging trucks

D.

construction vehicles

E.

large numbers of campers

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Grandmother warns not to “set yourself up a neat little / suburban row” (lines 3–4).

What is she warning against?

A.

too joyous

B.

full of ideas

C.

narrow-minded

D.

overstimulated

E.

focused on education

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What troubles the teacher about his older students chopping wood?

A.

they are too young for the task

B.

the wood will not last the winter

C.

the younger students cannot help

D.

education will not improve their lives

E.

the good weather will not last long enough

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Where are the fish the speaker is describing?

A.

in a tank

B.

on a farm

C.

in the ocean

D.

in a friend’s home

E.

on a fisherman’s hook

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On the basis of the excerpt, which statement would Rose believe most about marriage?

A.

Additional responsibilities usually strengthen a marriage.

B.

Each partner in a marriage should pursue separate interests.

C.

Financial problems are insignificant when love is secure.

D.

The partners in a marriage should be sure to take vacations together.

E.

Marriage gives people the opportunity to explore life at leisure.

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Miss Cooper advises Sibyl to run off and get a job on her own (lines 63–64). What quality is Miss Cooper encouraging Sibyl to develop?

A.

mercy

B.

humility

C.

tolerance

D.

insensitivity

E.

independence