32. Which type of methodology does the new study rely on to discern Stonehenge's timeline?
(A) Mineralogy
(B) Statistical analysis
(C) Carbon dating d. DNA analysis

28. What does the author imply about mountain climber Pete Athans in paragraph 4? (A) He was able to reach the peak of Mt. Everest on his fifth attempt. (B) He did not have enough climbers with him on his early attempts. (C) He took a more difficult route each time he tried to climb Mt. Everest. d. He had several failures even after his first successful climb of Mt. Everest.

29. What did Ernest Shackleton inspire Professor Nancy Koen to do? (A) go on an exploratory mission herself (B) author a best-selling book (C) educate students with an account of his journey d. found a high-tech business

30. According to the information in paragraph 5, what is the most essential measure of a success by most explorers? (A) wealth (B) survival (C) fame d. knowledge 

31. The new study described in this article suggests which sequence of events for the building of Stonehenge? (A) The bluestones were arranged in the horseshoe configuration and then accented with the larger stones. (B) Ancient peoples first arranged the small bluestone configuration and later ringed it with large, imported granite slabs. (C) The sandstone horseshoe was developed first, thousands of years ago, and the smaller bluestones were imported later from Wales. d. All the stones were brought in at the same time and slowly arranged over centuries.

33. According to the article, a sarsen could weigh how much? (A) 38 tons (B) 48 tons (C) 58 tons d. 68 tons

34. Until the study that is discussed in the article, what was the accepted sequence of Stonehenge's construction? (A) Bluestone horseshoe, then sandstone oval (B) Bluestone diamond, then sandstone square (C) Bluestone square, then sandstone circle d. Bluestone oval, then sandstone horseshoe

35. None of the following were known artifacts in constructing the new Stonehenge timeline EXCEPT (A) Arrowheads of the nearby civilizations (B) Skeletons of ancient peoples (C) An antler bone wedged between stones d. Stone eroded clearly enough to be dated

36. It is agreed between old and new studies that Stonehenge was first used by civilizations? (A) 5,000 years ago (B) 6,000 years ago (C) 7,000 years ago d. 8,000 years ago

37. The later bluestones, believed to be imported from Wales, (A) were originally arranged to outline the horseshoe shape of the sandstone boulders. (B) were arranged over the course of a millennium. (C) were actually recovered from local quarries. d. were settled in their pattern within a year.

38. According to Darvill, what effect did the bluestones have upon Stonehenge (A) They allowed the dimensions of Stonehenge to be more aesthetically pleasing. (B) They provided an added complexity to the structure by using foreign material. (C) They represented strong cultural ties with the Welsh culture. d. They were symbols of conquest of foreign lands.