7. use the following passage to answer the next two questions:
what is indifference? etymologically, the word means no difference. a strange and unnatural state in which the lines blur between light and darkness, dusk and dawn, crime and punishment, cruelty and compassion, good and evil.

what are its courses and inescapable consequences? is it a philosophy? is there a philosophy of indifference conceivable? can one possibly view indifference as a virtue? is it necessary at times to practice it simply to keep one's sanity, live normally, enjoy a fine meal and a glass of wine, as the world around us experiences harrowing upheavals?

how does the author of this speech feel about the concept of indifference?
a. he believes it is a difficult concept to understand.
b. he feels it is unnecessary.
c. he believes it is a useful philosophy.
d. he condemns people who are indifferent.
e. he has never heard of the term.

8. why might it be necessary to practice indifference at times?
a. because it is a strange and unnatural state
b. because indifference is a virtue
c. in order to forget about the problems of the world and live normally for a time
d. to end the struggle between good and evil
e. in order to get along with people

9. use the following passage to answer the next two questions:
schools should be safe and secure places for all students, teachers, and staff members. without a safe learning environment, teachers may have difficulty teaching and students may find their environment a difficult one in which to learn. priorities set by schools, local authorities, and state and federal government have prompted the nation to focus on improving the safety of american schools. the effort toward providing safer schools requires establishing good indicators of the current state of school crime and safety, and periodically monitoring and updating these indicators. student safety is of concern outside of school as well. in fact, as the data in this report show, a larger number of serious violent victimizations happen away from school than at school. in 2000, students were more than twice as likely to be victims of serious violent crime away from school than at school.

what is the main idea of this paragraph?
a. schools need to improve their safety measures.
b. teachers need a safe learning environment.
c. students were more likely to be victims of serious crimes away from school than at school.
d. no research about school safety is taking place.
e. student safety is a concern both inside and outside of schools.

10. this paragraph would most likely be part of a __
a. novel
b. official report
c. short story
d. television show
e. advertisement