In the context of his treatment of mass extinctions earlier in the passage, the author’s remarks toward the middle of the fourth paragraph (“Rather . . . homegrown”) offer a perspective that is A. mildly reassuring

B. surprisingly complacent

C. somewhat ironic

D. rigorously scholarly

E. thoroughly jaded

Which sentence from exploring the titanic best indicates the author’s enthusiastic tone at the end of the passage? now, finally, i went to my bunk to get some sleep. when i awoke, it was nighttime, and the good ship knorr was steaming quietly and steadily to our home. they had paid a big price over the years during my long months away from home, but they’d never once complained. as we came into port, i couldn’t believe my eyes.

What is one way that “the maori: genealogies and origins in new zealand” contrasts with “the raven and the first men: the beginnings of the haida”? a.the maori myth features courage, but the haida myth does not. b.the maori myth features community, but the haida myth does not. c.the maori myth features the gods, but the haida myth does not. d.the maori myth features deception, but the haida myth does not.

Choose the option that includes the main claim in “the american promise”