(1) on the first day that we ventured into the wilderness, our native guides took us to a deep canyon surrounded by steep cliffs of coppery, red rock. (2) on horseback, we began a long and perilous trek down to the canyon's floor. (3) the narrow paths were hardly visible, and we were often frightened by the heights. (4) surely each of us could have easily fallen to his death. (5) however, the strange and new plants and animals we encountered along the way were fascinating, particularly to ramirez. (6) often, he asked us to pause while he sketched a specimen or attempted to gain pertinent information from our guides.

which group of people is the most likely audience for this narrative?

a. very young children
b. readers seeking factual information about canyons
c. readers wanting to be entertained with a true-life adventure story
d. scientists seeking new information

(1) on the first day that we ventured into the wilderness, our native guides took us to a deep canyon surrounded by steep cliffs of coppery, red rock. (2) on horseback, we began a long and perilous trek down to the canyon's floor. (3) the narrow paths were hardly visible, and we were often frightened by the heights. (4) surely each of us could have easily fallen to his death. (5) however, the strange and new plants and animals we encountered along the way were fascinating, particularly to ramirez. (6) often, he asked us to pause while he sketched a specimen or attempted to gain pertinent information from our guides.

the answer choices list four events from the narrative. which one occurs before the other three?

a. we began a long trek down to the canyon floor.
b. our guides took us to a deep canyon.
c. we encountered strange and new plants and animals.
d. ramirez sketched specimens.

which of the following sentences uses the word obtrusive correctly?

a. obtrusive people push in where they are not wanted.
b. obtrusive people are very shy.
c. obtrusive people reluctantly express their opinions.
d. obtrusive people seek the advice of others.

which answer choice contains a base word that means "danger"?

a. wilderness
b. perilous
c. visible
d. pertinent