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Based on the information in "Edward Jenner and the History of Smallpox and Vaccination,” how does the author support the claim that the slave trade played a role in the spread of smallpox?

A
by explaining how smallpox was brought to America
B
by describing how smallpox was used as a weapon in America
C
by suggesting that the disease existed wherever enslaved people traveled
D
by discussing the presence of the disease where enslaved people originated
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If one wants to make a prediction about the contents of a particular section of a text while reading, it would be best to use

A
the headings.
B
the pictures.
C
the glossary.
D
the graphs.
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Why does the author of "Edward Jenner and the History of Smallpox and Vaccination” most likely include dates when discussing Jenner’s work to replace variolation?

A
to show that time was important to Jenner in relation to his work
B
to show the many years it took for the vaccination to replace variolation
C
to show why Jenner was ridiculed for his work on the vaccination program
D
to show how the British Parliament slowly came to accept the value of the vaccination
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Read the excerpt from "Edward Jenner and the History of Smallpox and Vaccination.”However, the most successful way of combating smallpox before the discovery of vaccination was inoculation. The word is derived from the Latin inoculare, meaning "to graft.” Inoculation referred to the subcutaneous instillation of smallpox virus into nonimmune individuals. The inoculator usually used a lancet wet with fresh matter taken from a ripe pustule of some person who suffered from smallpox. The material was then subcutaneously introduced on the arms or legs of the nonimmune person. . . .

A
However, the most successful way of combating smallpox before the discovery of vaccination was inoculation.
B
The word is derived from the Latin inoculare, meaning “to graft.”
C
Inoculation referred to the subcutaneous instillation of smallpox virus into nonimmune individuals.
D
The inoculator usually used a lancet wet with fresh matter taken from a ripe pustule of some person who suffered from smallpox.
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What is a central idea?

A
a main topic
B
an area of concern
C
the most important idea
D
the supporting information
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Read the excerpt from Chapter Two of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.Scientific Revolution The Scientific Revolution was a period when many new ideas about science and how the world works were discovered. During this time, scientists like Galileo and Newton made important discoveries that changed how people understood things like the universe, gravity, and motion.How does describing the Scientific Revolution support the central idea of the text?

A
It emphasizes the role of collaboration among scientists during the Scientific Revolution.
B
It provides historical context for the technological advancements in telescopes discussed in the chapter.
C
It highlights how Galileo and Newton contributed to the understanding of astronomy through their scientific discoveries.
D
It establishes a foundation for the chapter's exploration of the relationship between scientific progress and societal change.
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How does the author of "Edward Jenner and the History of Smallpox and Vaccination” support the claim that the World Health Organization achieved its goal to eliminate smallpox?

A
by providing information about revaccination and mortality
B
by giving details about the World Health Assembly report in 1958
C
by quoting the World Health Assembly’s announcement in 1980
D
by stating that the group had a global campaign
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The numbered tips at the end of "Healthy Eating" are

A
an effective part of the author's argument, because they motivate people to take action.
B
an effective part of the author's argument, because they use facts from a credible source.
C
an ineffective part of the author's argument, because they leave the reader with questions.
D
an ineffective part of the author's argument, because they make unreasonable claims.
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Read the video transcript from Dr. X and the Quest for Food Safety. How effective is Dr. X at communicating the dangers of cross contamination?

A
Dr. X is confusing because of his constant use of technical terms.
B
Dr. X is convincing because he supports his explanation with facts.
C
Dr. X is amusing because he fails to explain his topic in enough detail.
D
Dr. X is questionable because he is so dramatic in achieving his goals.

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