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1. Which of the following sources would be the best to understand the suspense genre better?

• A. A public library's digital catalog
• B. The online reviews of the genre
• C. A New York Times bestseller list
• D. An encyclopedia entry about the suspense genre

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, an encyclopedia entry about the suspense genre. This choice would be the best source to understand the suspense genre better as it provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of the genre's history, characteristics, and key elements. Option A, a public library's digital catalog, may list suspense novels available but does not offer in-depth information about the genre itself. Option B, online reviews of the genre, are subjective opinions and may not provide a holistic view of the genre. Option C, a New York Times bestseller list, showcases popular titles but doesn't delve into the specifics of the suspense genre.

2. In a volleyball game, who can score a point?

• A. the receiving team
• B. the serving team
• C. any team
• D. neither team

Correct answer: B

Rationale: According to the passage, only the serving team can score in a volleyball game. After the ball is served, the serving team earns points by winning a rally. The receiving team aims to stop the serving team and win the rally to gain the serve. Therefore, the correct answer is the serving team. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as the receiving team does not score points, both teams do not score, and there is indeed scoring in volleyball.

3. Why is The Importance of Being Earnest considered one of Wilde's most enduring works?

• A. Because it offers a deep and serious critique of society.
• B. Because it humorously exposes the flaws of the upper class.
• C. Because it captures the essence of Wilde's witty and satirical style.
• D. Because it reflects Wilde's deep personal struggles with society.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The play endures because it perfectly captures Wilde's witty and satirical style, making it a timeless critique of society. 'The Importance of Being Earnest' humorously exposes the flaws of the upper class, rather than offering a deep and serious critique of society (Choice A). While Wilde's personal struggles may have influenced his works, 'The Importance of Being Earnest' is more focused on societal critiques through wit and satire, rather than reflecting his personal struggles (Choice D). Although the play does humorously expose the flaws of the upper class, the main reason for its enduring popularity is its embodiment of Wilde's witty and satirical style (Choice B). Therefore, Choice C is the correct answer.

4. As used in the passage, what does the word 'depressed' most nearly mean?

• A. Very unhappy
• B. Decreased appreciably
• C. Exhaled hard
• D. Pushed down

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this context, 'depressed' means 'pushed down' as it refers to the action of pushing down the plunger to force out the clog in the pipe. The word 'depressed' is used to describe the physical action of pressing down, not to convey emotions like being very unhappy (choice A), to decrease appreciably (choice B), or to exhale hard (choice C), making these choices incorrect.

5. Autobiographies and memoirs are examples of what form of writing?

• A. Fiction
• B. Narrative
• C. Informational text
• D. Research papers

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Autobiographies and memoirs are examples of narrative writing. Narrative writing is a form of writing that tells a story or recounts events. Autobiographies are personal accounts of one's life written by the person themselves, while memoirs are also personal accounts but focus on specific memories or events. Fiction (Choice A) refers to imaginary stories, not real-life accounts like autobiographies and memoirs. Informational text (Choice C) presents factual information without a narrative structure. Research papers (Choice D) are academic documents that present research findings and analysis, not personal accounts like autobiographies and memoirs.

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