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Harry Houndini Which of the following words is a synonym for "defrauding" as used in the passage?
Deceiving
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Harry Houndini
Which of the following words is a synonym for "defrauding" as used in the passage?
Deceiving
Harry Houndini
Which of the following statements explains why Houdini never had to pay out his 10,000 wager?
He saw through the mediums sleight of hand tricks
Harry Houndini
Which of the following words from the passage indicates a sequence of events?
After
Graveyard Walk
Which of the sentences indicates compare and contrast structure?
He must stay in the graveyard for one hour in order to win the bet
Graveyard Walk
Which of the following is a logical conclusion?
Steven got frightened by change of atmosphere at night in the graveyard
Chimney Swifts
Which of the following can be inferred from the information in the passage?
The chimney swift's adaptability was severely hindered around 1970's.
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| Term | Definition | 
|---|---|
Harry Houndini
Which of the following words is a synonym for "defrauding" as used in the passage?  | Deceiving  | 
Harry Houndini
Which of the following statements explains why Houdini never had to pay out his 10,000 wager?  | He saw through the mediums sleight of hand tricks  | 
Harry Houndini
Which of the following words from the passage indicates a sequence of events?  | After  | 
Graveyard Walk
Which of the sentences indicates compare and contrast structure?  | He must stay in the graveyard for one hour in order to win the bet  | 
Graveyard Walk
Which of the following is a logical conclusion?  | Steven got frightened by change of atmosphere at night in the graveyard  | 
Chimney Swifts
Which of the following can be inferred from the information in the passage?  | The chimney swift's adaptability was severely hindered around 1970's.  | 
Chimney Swifts
Which of the following best summarizes the passage?  | The diminishing numbers of chimney swift can be reversed by simple conservation efforts  | 
Chimney Swifts
The first paragraph in the passage on chimney swifts includes this description: "...large colonies of hundreds, or even thousands, of individuals form tornado-like funnels." Why does the author include this in the passage?  | It provides the reader with an engaging image  | 
Based on the passage, which of the following statements is true?  | The author provides facts to support the main idea  | 
Chimney Swifts
Which of the following lists support the main idea of the passage?  | Metal-lined chimneys, chimney towers, and reforestation efforts will ultimately result in the growth of the chimney swift population  | 
Chimney Swifts
Which of the following conclusions can the reader make from the passage?  | Chimney swifts can easily adapt roosting behaviors to any structure made of the proper material  | 
Mustache:
Which of the following statements can be inferred from the final paragraph of the passage?  | Different mustaches can evoke different interpretations  | 
Mustache:
Which of the following information does the author use in the passage to support the claim that the mustache has influenced other creations?  | The invention of the mustache cup  | 
Mustache:
Which of the following primary sources would someone consult to learn more about mustache styles that were popular during the 1920's?  | Photographs of people at a state fair in 1924  | 
Mustache:
Which of the following statements can be inferred from the phrase, "However, it is in the last several centuries that mustaches have undergone a more creative transformation"?  | Mustaches are easier to style in modern times than in ancient times.  | 
Mustache:
Which of the following statements describes the topic of the passage?  | Mustaches are a constant through different time periods  | 
Mustache
Which of the following would be an appropriate title for this passage?  | The History of Mustaches  |