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What is the effect of the word "gallop" (line 15) to describe the way most cats react to storms?

• A.the rapid, negative reaction of most cats to rainstorms
• B.the connection between horses and cats
• C.the cat's deep attachment to its home
• D.the gracefulness and poise of cats
• E.a cat's natural joy in walking in the rain

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According to this article, what do some Native Americans believe about coyotes (lines 68-70)?

• A.Coyotes are dangerous predators
• B.Coyotes prefer to live in the western United States.
• C.Coyotes don't like to be filmed.
• D.Coyotes make good pets.
• E.Coyotes are often clever and tricky.

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In the second stanza, the speaker says that "the insidious mastery of song / Betrays me back" (lines 5-6). What do these lines mean?

• A.The perfection of the performance forces the speaker to betray his lover.
• B.The singer's betrayal of the speaker makes him angry.
• C.The speaker is deceived by the song's promise.
• D.The woman's masterful performance is designed solely to hurt the speaker.
• E.The performance forces the speaker to recall the emotions of childhood.

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Why has the narrator stopped playing golf?

• A.He has grown bored with the sport.
• B.No one will play with him.
• C.He has difficulty bending over.
• D.He cannot afford to play anymore.
• E.The clubs are too short for him now.

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

• A.completely uninterested
• B.happily occupied on a job
• C.sometimes willing and eager
• D.proud and dedicated
• E.hardworking and competent