Reading Comprehension Success in 20 Minutes a Day, 3rd Edition

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27.
Which of the following statements is true?
a.
The Marsdens went camping in the Wind
River Mountains of Wyoming.
b.
The pamphlet on camping in bear country
was sent to the Marsdens by the Fish and
Game Department.
c.
The Marsdens went camping in the Green
River Lakes area near their hometown.
d.
all of the above
28.
Who does the author imply is mostly to blame in
the bear’s death?
a.
the Marsdens, because they were not careful
enough
b.
the bear, because he invaded a human camp
c.
the Fish and Game authorities, because of
poor communication with campers
d.
the Forest Service, for putting out incomplete
information
29.
In paragraph 2, it can be determined from the
context that the word “perused” means
a.
neglected.
b.
cleaned.
c.
studied.
d.
hid.
30.
In paragraph 3, it can be determined from the
context that the word “dauntless” means
a.
stupid.
b.
fearless.
c.
clumsy.
d.
spineless.
31.
This story is arranged 
a.
like a news story, with the most important
event told first.
b.
in reverse chronological order, with the last
event first.
c.
in standard chronological order, with events
told in the order they occurred.
d.
in mixed, random order.
32.
What was the “reward” referred to in the next to
last paragraph?
a.
the bear seeing the Marsdens run from him