1. The last sentence of the passage primarily emphasizes which point about jazz?
A. Jazz is hard to define and varies greatly among performers.
B. Years of training are needed to hone a jazz musician's skills.
C. Jazz performances are comparable to paintings and sculptures.
D. Playing jazz is a highly personal and creative activity. Correct
Explanation
The last sentence focuses on the personal connection between the musician and their instrument, highlighting the creative expression unique to each artist.
2. The main idea of the passage is that some types of poison frogs
A. have developed the capacity to protect themselves from the poison they carry in their skin Correct
B. could eventually produce a natural pain relief option for people who suffer from headaches
C. combine chemicals from their food to create a toxic substance that keeps them safe from predators
D. can be grouped based on the changes they've made to their nicotinic acetylecholine receptors
Explanation
The passage centers on how poison frogs have evolved to avoid self-toxicity from the poisons they store, making this the main idea.
3. The English monarch Elizabeth I may have wanted the miniature portraits of herself and her disgraced mother kept secret, since they were her ring.
A. concealed within Correct
B. carved upon
C. displayed beside
D. different from
Explanation
Concealed within' aligns with the idea of secrecy, as the portraits being hidden inside the ring explains why they were kept secret.
4. Which choice best characterizes the way the author presents the relationship between the arts and political and social issues?
A. The arts are a key driver of political and social change.
B. The arts are a way to distract people from political and social problems.
C. The arts reflect changes in the political and social landscape, Correct
D. The arts are stifled during times of political and social upheaval
Explanation
The author describes how performance art mirrors social and political movements like feminism and anti-war activism, indicating a reflective relationship.
5. Daryl and Kristen preferred not to see the latest horror film that their friends wanted to see, so they chose a showing of a highly rated comedy film that started and ended at the same time as the horror film.
A. reciprocal
B. congruent
C. relevant
D. concurrent Correct
Explanation
Concurrent' means occurring at the same time, which fits the context of the comedy film aligning with the horror film's schedule.