29. As used in paragraph 2, which is the best definition for empirical?
(A) natural
(B) derived from experience
(C) recordable
(D) excellent or unmatched

25. In paragraph 8, what does the sentence “Somehow, this triggers a switch to parthenogenesis” suggest? (A) Scientists are unclear as to how female whiptails can clone themselves. (B) Hybridization is a complex, but manageable process. (C) Scientists are still looking for the switch that causes cloning. (D) No one knows why female whiptails choose cloning over mating.

26. Which of the following statements would best serve as the headline for this passage? (A) The encyclopedia of the extremes reflects the changing interests of modern society. (B) A book of simple origins makes it to the top as sales total a staggering 120 million copies. (C) Facts are often displayed in a boring, uninteresting manner, but not in the Guinness Book of Records. (D) Where other books fall short, the index of superlative sciences never ceases to amaze.

27. According to the author, what is the most significant difference between older editions of the Guinness Book of Records and the new Guinness World Records website? (A) An end to the use of facts as a means to promote Guinness. (B) An overall increase in the total number of facts presented. (C) A move from fact-finding to the recording of achievements. (D) A shift in focus from educational to entertaining material.

28. According to the passage, it can be inferred that the author most likely believes reality television to be _______. (A) corrupt (B) absurd (C) invaluable (D) shallow

30. Which of the following best summarizes the organization of this passage? (A) introduction, history, conclusion (B) history, examples, explanations, conclusion (C) introduction, history, exposition, conclusion (D) introduction, thesis, supporting paragraphs, conclusion

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