Question 5 (5 points) (LC)
Reread these two excerpts from "The Pony Express" Chapter 1 and answer the
question that follows:
The Pacific Coast was of the deepest concern to the Union. Situated at a distance of
nearly two thousand miles from the Missouri River which was then the nation's
western frontier, this intervening space comprised trackless plains, almost
impenetrable ranges of snow-capped mountains, and parched alkali deserts.
and
California, even then, was the jewel of the Pacific. Having a considerable population,
great natural wealth, and unsurpassed climate and fertility, she was jealously desired
by both the North and the South
These two excerpts focus mainly on (5 points)
1) the physical characteristics of California
O2) the North's plans to defeat the South in California
3) the reasons why California was ignored by the North and the South
4) the effects of war on the resources in California

Read the passage from sugar changed the world. but there is another story as well. information about sugar spread as human knowledge expanded, as great civilizations and cultures exchanged ideas. in fact, while sugar was the direct cause of the expansion of slavery, the global connections that sugar brought about also fostered the most powerful ideas of human freedom. how do the details in this passage support the authors’ purpose? the details about the expansion of sugar inform readers about how widespread the use of sugar was. the details about human knowledge inform readers about how humans learned about sugar. the details about ideas and global connections persuade readers that sugar’s story has multiple consequences. the details about the spread of information about sugar entertain readers with stories of travel.

Which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts? in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the physical act of moving. in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests scientific discoveries. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the gradual march of time. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests steps toward a particular goal.

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.