47. The UN has called for an immediate______________of hostilities.
(A) cancellation.
(B) cessation.
(C) ceasefire.
(D) deletion.
(E) beginning.

43. Astronomers can use a laser beam to gauge the distance between planets and other bodies in the universe. "Gauge" means_________. (A) synthesize. (B) conjecture. (C)measure. (D) enclose. (E) analyze.

44. If all the rainforests were ruthlessly destroyed, there would be nearly 40% less oxygen in the atmosphere, which means that the CO2 levels would increase much higher and thus the inhabitants on the planet would be endangered. "Ruthlessly" means_________.  (A) mercilessly. (B) privately. (C) artfully. (D) gradually. (E) quickly. 

45. Avarice has been the downfall of American corporations "Avarice" means______ (A) lackofforesight. (B) greed. (C) ineptness. (D) stupidity. (E) smart.

46. The police set up a barricade in front of the murder scene. "Barricade" means__________ (A) bar. (B) chalk line. (C) food stand. (D) barrier. (E)store.

48. The bus driver left the door ajar so that returning passengers could reboard after the rest stop. "Ajar" means___________. (A) well marked. (B) slightlyopen. (C) unlocked. (D) well lit. (E) close.

49. Those who abet criminals must also face charges. "Abet" means ________. (A) hire. (B) emulate. (C) help. (D) conceal. (E) hinder.

50. Some have argued that ethical food is a sign of an affluent society with a lot of time. "Affluent" means___________. (A) educated. (B) wealthy. (C) careful. (D) clever. (E) poor.

51. Why did the Grecks demand Priam to return Helen when he was not the one who kidnapped her? (A) because Priam was married to Helen. (B) becau use Priam's brother had kidnapped Helen. (C) because Priam's son had kidnapped Helen. (D) because Priam was Helen's brother. (E) because Priam had strangled Laocoon and his two sons.

52. What was the expedition led by Agamemnon? (A) waging war against the Trojans. (B) waging war against the Greeks. (C) waging war against Mycenae. (D) waging war against Sparta. (E) to conceal himself inside the Trojan horse.

53. Why were the Greeks unable to defeat the Trojans for ten years? .(A) The Trojans had the colossal wooden horse. (B) The Trojans had heroes such as Achilles whose mother dipped him in the River Styx in the Underworld that made him immortal. (C) The Trojans princ cess Cassandra was a scer or prophet who warned the Trojans about the tricks used by the Greeks. (D) Troy was surrounded by high thick walls. (E) The Greek soldiers did not have enough food and had to sail back.