34. These robust and persistent sailors gathered from all the nations of western Europe, and set out on the voyages that laid foundations for four great empires with no other power than sail and oar. Why were these voyages important?
(A) Sailors came from many countries in Europe.
(B) The voyages laid the foundations for western Europe.
(C) The foundations for empires were established.
(D) Western Europe lost its power.

30. Chris McCandless hitchhiked to Alaska and arrived in April, 1992. He lived in a bus, and there was a bed and a stove in it. There was very little to eat—small animals, fruits and vegetables, _____ in the wild. (A) which he was finding (B) which he found (C) which he will find (D) which are to be found

31. Mr. Cooper told a journalist that he _____ a UFO because he insisted that people _____ the right to know the truth. (A) had seen; have (B) has seen; had (C) saw; had (D) sees; has

32. There is another consequence of archeology _____ more of a business than scientific research. (A) becoming (B) become (C) became (D) will become 

33. Because the supply of natural gas was plentiful in comparison to other choices like coal and fuel oil, and because it burns cleaner, many people changed their heating systems to natural gas, thereby creating shortages. Why did people prefer gas? (A) It was natural. (B) There were no other choices. (C) The other fuels were dirtier and less plentiful. (D) There is, even today, a plentiful supply of it.

35. While we may be interested in the possibilities of social harmony and individual fulfillment to be achieved through nontraditional education, one cannot help being cautious about accepting any sort of one-sided educational program as a cure for the world’s ills. How does the author feel about nontraditional education? (A) He believes that it has no possibility of success. (B) He doubts that it can cure the world’s ills. (C) He is sure that it is a cure for the world’s ills. (D) He believes it will bring social harmony.

36. Gorillas are endangered species because ______. (A) they have no predators (B) they cause pollution (C) there are less than 4,000 left in the world (D) they live in natural rainforests

37. The natural habitat of gorillas is ______. (A) the rainforest (B) the prairie (C) the desert (D) industrialized cities

38. One unique feature of the gorilla is ______. (A) the gorilla has claws (B) a high level of intelligence (C) they stand on two feet (D) their infants live for 3-4 years

39. Which of the following statements is TRUE? (A) Gorillas are fierce. (B) Gorillas have a poor memory. (C) Gorillas live in groups of less than 20. (D) Gorillas live with monkeys.

40. According to this passage, which of the following statements CANNOT support the sentence, “Gorillas may be one of man’s closest cousins”? (A) They have large noses and oversized hands. (B) They live in troops of 4-20 gorillas. (C) They have strong feelings and a good memory. (D) Their babies stay with their mothers for the first 3-4 years of their lives.