The following is an excerpt from a letter written by a woman in the 1930s in the Midwest to her relatives on the East Coast about the Dust Bowl:The dust has been mighty fierce. We have to keep the doors and windows shut tight, but the dirt gets right on through. When we open the door to that whirling dust, we are glad enough to run back inside with the soot all covering everything. We have to eat quick before the dirt settles on our food. You can't even see the lights in the house if you're outside it. One morning, so restless of the inside for days, I took a walk, and when I turned back I couldn't see the house. I knew the direction, so I kept on, and was close before I could see its outline. It sure made me feel lonely.   What information could someone writing a research paper about the Dust Bowl find in this letter?

A. Information about how people felt during the storms

B. Details about the amount of dust that entered people's homes

C. Information about the duration of the Dust Bowl

D. Details about how to avoid the dust storms

Answer Explanation:

Information about how people felt during the storms as they had to keep doors and windows lock, they also had to eat quickly before dust settled on their food it sure made them feel lonely.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

Q #1: Which word of the following words has a positive connotation? Pick one word.

A. Crash

B. Employ

C. Bribe

D. Chic

Answer Explanation

The meanings of each word are as follows:

A. Crash - This word generally has a negative connotation. It refers to a sudden and violent collision, which is often associated with accidents and damage.

B. Employ - "Employ" has a neutral connotation. It means to give someone a job or work, which can be partly be seen as a positive act of providing employment.

C. Bribe - "Bribe" has a negative connotation. It involves offering money or something valuable to someone to influence their actions or decisions in an unethical or dishonest way.

D. Chic - "Chic" has a positive connotation. It describes something stylish, fashionable, and elegant. It is associated with good taste and sophistication.

So, among these words, "Chic" is the one with a positive connotation as it represents a sense of style and elegance.
Q #2: "Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me" Book Review by Stephen Davidson from the online blog Popular Reads   In the 17th century, there were people who called the sea home and sought extraordinary adventures. These people were called pirates. Pirates, or privateers as they were sometimes called, have long been a part of popular culture in the 21st century in books, television shows, plays, and movies. With so many pieces of media about pirates, one would not think that anything else would be needed. That would be a mistaken belief.Pirates: A Swashbuckling History by Grace O'Malley Teach, a popular fiction writer, is a wonderful addition to the popular fiction on pirates. She brings a fresh take on mythology from the world of piracy. Each chapter of this 168 page book is dedicated to a famous (or possibly infamous) pirate from history, from the dreaded Blackbeard to the fierce Mary Reed. As she explores these legends with her vivid writing style, it is like the pirates leap from the pages of the book and begin battling in right in front of my eyes. In addition to her excellent writing bringing the stories to life, artistic representations of each of the pirates has been created for this book by up and coming illustrator Edward Teach, the author's brother, who just began a comic series about British history.Some of the content can get a little graphic in its violence, which is what we should really all expect from a book about pirates. However, I believe that this book is the perfect present for the young children that haven't yet found a love of reading. I would also recommend this as a fun read when relaxing on a boat or by the beach to really get in the mindset of piracy and adventure. No matter where this book is read, I can guarantee that this is a purchase is worth it!   "Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me" "A Bottle of Disappointment"Book Review by Sue James from the journal History and LiteraturePirates: A Swashbuckling History by Grace O'Malley Teach is the worst anthology of pirate tales I've ever read. Ms. Teach tends to overemphasize and sensationalize the legends at the expense of real pirate history. This is just another pointless pop culture filler riding the coattails of far superior works on piracy. I would recommend finding a better book than this one.   After reading the review above, which is about the same book as the passage, which of the following comparison statements is true?

A. The author of "A Bottle of Disappointment" found this book more entertaining than the author of "Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me."

B. The author of "A Bottle of Disappointment" liked the book less than the author of "Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me."

C. The author of "A Bottle of Disappointment" believes that the book offers a reliable insight into the history of piracy while the author of "Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me" does not

D. The author of "A Bottle of Disappointment" believes that people should read this book while the author of "Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me" does not

Answer Explanation

The author of "A Bottle of Disappointment" liked the book less than the author of "Yo Ho, a Pirate's Book For Me."
Q #3: NCKGABBH Copy the string of letters above on a piece of paper. Cross out the first and last letters. Replace the letter B with the letter Q. Insert a U after each Q. Switch the first and last letters. Which of the following letter sequence remains on the page?

A. CKGAQUQU

B. UKGAQUQC

C. HCKGAQUQ

D. QKGAQUCJ

Answer Explanation

UKGAQUQC is the final letter sequence.

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