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Inferences Checkpoint 1

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Question 1

1.

Cockroaches are among the most ancient inhabitants of the earth. They were here before the time of the dinosaurs. They eat a variety of food, breed easily, and are difficult to kill. Many poisons have been invented to kill them, but cockroaches find one way or another to adjust to the poisons or to avoid them. Their population is held in check by people and other natural enemies, but nothing is totally effective against them. In the year 2100, cockroaches will probably be:

A seen only in museums

B almost totally gone

C about as numerous as they are today

D about 200 times as numerous as they are today

Question 2

2.

Lobsters have been tagged so that their habits can be studied. They seem to possess a "homing" instinct; they will travel more than a mile in order to return to where they formerly lived. One particular vigorous member of the species was captured and released more than 60 miles from its home. It had migrated an astonishing distance. Considering the difficulties of rocks, currents, and shifting sand, this was truly an epic journey.What would probably happen if a typical lobster was caught, take 800 yards away and then released?

A It would probably travel hundreds of miles before it would rest.

B It would probably remain where it was released.

C It would probably not be able to find its home because of the shifting tides.

D It would probably somehow find its way back to where it had originally been
caught.

Question 3

3.

According to Roman accounts, many citizens in that ancient city took pride in teaching animals to do tricks. Musical instruments were employed to tame wild bulls and fierce lions. The beat of the drum mesmerized wild boars, and there was one account of a bear who let a little girl ride on its back after it had been tranquilized by the sound of a flute. These accounts may not be too far off the mark. Today, pigeons can be trained to play table tennis and tic-tac-toe, rats can be trained to climb ladders, play instruments, and even steer little cars. The most relevant inference you can make from this passage is

A most Romans loved animals

B pigeons and other birds enjoy playing table-tennis

C bears and boars make excellent playmates for children

D animals can be trained to do a wide variety of tricks and actions

Question 4

4.

A football quarterback must have an amazing collection of skills. First of all, under pressure, he must be able to make split-second decisions. He must be able to judge what is happening downfield, decide whether to pass or run, and do so when strong, determined opponents are hurtling at him. He must have the ability to throw accurately, to run with speed and agility, and to change plays at the last moment. No successful National Football League Championship has ever been won by a team with a weak quarterback. You can conclude from the passage that in the National Football League

A quarterbacks are not as important as defensive players

B quarterbacks are are often the oldest players on their teams

C quarterbacks are often the most well-paid members of the team

D quarterbacks are were more important 50 years ago