Click to read the passage from beyond the wall: essays from the outside, by
edward abbey. then answer the question.
based on the passage, which of the following best states the author's central
argument?
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a. the benefits of the dam far outweigh its costs.
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b. the dam has ruined the natural beauty of glen canyon.
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c. glen canyon should see more development.
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d. recreational facilities are worthwhile.

the answer is:

magna carta

21 balloons is the story of professor william sherman's travels.

in 1883, he set off from san francisco for a balloon ride over the pacific and was found a month later floating with 21 balloons in the atlantic ocean. this seemed an astounding feat and everyone wanted to know what had happened.    

professor sherman was loyal, however, and said he would tell his tale first to the western american explorers club in san francisco, of which he was a member. this built up suspense for several chapters before he began to tell of the wonders of his adventures and the amazing island of krakatoa, an island which had just been blown up by a volcano.  

the residents of krakatoa are all millionaires who live under a "gourmet government" of their own devising. we get to see all the incredible adventures that creative people with unlimited resources would create according to the author.

i am not sure, but i think the correct answer is a.

hope it : -)