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What is the central idea of this excerpt from The Hot Zone?

A
Animal necropsies are done only by trained professionals.
B
People go into Level 4 areas all the time at the Institute.
C
Entering Level 4 is like going into inner space.
D
Working in a containment zone is very dangerous.
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What is the dictionary definition of biocontainment?

A
the confinement of live animals
B
the preservation of deadly diseases
C
the isolation of contagious organisms
D
the description of a specific region
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Read the passage, and highlight clues that reveal the meaning of the underlined words. Then, use the drop-down menus to answer the questions. What is Level 4? What is a hot agent?

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Selection 1:a high-security area for a contagious specimen
Selection 2:an extremely contagious disease or virus
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What is the author’s purpose for including this paragraph? Check all that apply.

A
to express his thoughts clearly
B
to inform readers about the location
C
to persuade readers to become scientists
D
to entertain readers by showing how dramatic the situation is
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to encourage readers to protect children
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