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Reading 9 Passages from TEAS Part 2

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This deck covers key questions and answers from passages about Harry Houdini, graveyard walks, chimney swifts, and mustaches, focusing on synonyms, logical conclusions, inferences, and summaries.

Harry Houndini Which of the following words is a synonym for "defrauding" as used in the passage?

Deceiving
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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.

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TermDefinition
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