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1. What does the author of the passage on the Electoral College seem to suggest?

• A. The Electoral College should be abolished.
• B. The Electoral College works as intended.
• C. The Electoral College needs reform.
• D. The Electoral College confuses voters.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. The author of the passage suggests that the Electoral College works as intended. Despite acknowledging its confusing nature and the possibility of results differing from the popular vote, the author highlights that the founding fathers had a purpose behind its design. Therefore, the Electoral College is viewed as functioning as intended. Choice A is incorrect because the author does not advocate for abolishing the Electoral College. Choice C is incorrect as there is no explicit mention of the need for reform. Choice D is incorrect as the author does not focus on the confusion caused to voters but rather on the system's original purpose.

2. What does the word 'suit' mean in the passage about Bridge?

• A. A set of clothing to be worn together.
• B. Any of the four sets into which a deck of cards is divided.
• C. To request or appeal persistently.
• D. To be convenient or right for.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Any of the four sets into which a deck of cards is divided.' In the context of card games like Bridge, 'suit' refers to one of the four divisions of a deck of cards - spades, hearts, diamonds, or clubs. Each suit contains cards of different ranks, and during the game, players must follow suit if possible, meaning they must play a card of the same suit that was led. This is crucial for understanding card hierarchy and gameplay in Bridge. Choice A is incorrect because it defines 'suit' in terms of clothing, which is not relevant to the context of the passage. Choice C is incorrect as it defines 'suit' as a verb meaning to request persistently, which is unrelated to the card game. Choice D is also incorrect as it defines 'suit' as an adjective meaning to be convenient or right for, which is not the meaning intended in the passage about Bridge.

3. A reader might infer from this passage that ___________.

• A. Obesity can be detrimental to a long life
• B. Car crashes are most frequent in the United States
• C. The Second Amendment should be overturned
• D. People in Asia and Africa have the shortest life spans

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The passage indicates that obesity, along with other health-related issues, contributes to lower life expectancy. This implies that obesity can negatively affect one's lifespan, making option A the correct inference based on the information presented in the text. The other options do not accurately reflect the implications of the passage.

4. What is the meaning of the word compelling as used in the passage about Sunny-Side Up?

• A. Reasonable.
• B. Convincing.
• C. Common.
• D. Worthwhile.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In this context, "compelling" refers to something that is convincing or persuasive. The passage presents a strong argument in favor of sunlight's benefits, particularly in relation to vitamin D synthesis. Therefore, B is the correct choice as it aligns with the author's intent to present a convincing argument.

5. The passage explicitly states?

• A. That the highest card within the 'trump' suit always wins the trick.
• B. That there is a pile of leftover cards that is placed in the middle of the game table.
• C. If a player cannot follow suit, they lose their turn to the next player.
• D. The Ace card is always the lowest card.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'That the highest card within the 'trump' suit always wins the trick.' The passage explicitly mentions that in the game of Bridge, if a player plays a card from the trump suit, it always wins the trick. This detail is clearly stated in the text, making it the correct choice. Choice B is incorrect as there is no mention of a pile of leftover cards in the passage. Choice C is incorrect as the passage does not state that a player loses their turn if they cannot follow suit; instead, they play any card. Choice D is incorrect as the passage states that the ace is high, not low.

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