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Question 3 • TX-English III A

Astrid is an eleventh grader who wants to read for enjoyment. She reads at grade level, and she enjoys history and fantasy but does not like mysteries.Based on this information, which book(s) would Astrid most likely take on vacation?

Answer
A
The Case of the Violet Orpington, a detective story about chickens, written by a famous young adult writer
B
Courageous Youth, a series of stories about young people who contributed to major world events
C
The Farquhar Gambit, a science fiction novel for adult readers
D
The World and Languages of JRR Tolkien: An Advanced Analysis, a journal article about the author of Lord of the Rings.

Explanation

Astrid enjoys history, and Courageous Youth tells stories about young people who contributed to major world events, so it matches her interests and is likely suitable for her to read for enjoyment. The detective story in A is a mystery, which she dislikes. C is science fiction rather than history or fantasy, and D is an advanced academic article, not an enjoyable grade-level book.

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