COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION IN READING 6

Name: _______________________________ Date: _________________

Section: ______________ Teacher:Ms. Elaine Nanual Score: _____________
I. Choose the best answer. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

The United States has a vast amount of newly discovered clean geothermal (natural heat from
the Earths crust) energy. Tapping into this energy source could provide at least 10 times the
energy that can be obtained from the nations known coal reserves.
1. What does vast mean?
a. a large amount
b. not enough
c. dangerous
d. having no known use
2. Which word in the above paragraph means supplies that are available to be used?
a. geothermal
b. tapping
c. continent
d. reserves
Using IQ tests and MRI brain scans, researchers have found that the measurable intelligence
of teenagers can rise and fall over time. We used to believe that intelligence was static. But now,
because of new studies, we know that teens and even fully mature adults can grow more brain
cells when needed.
3. What does static mean in the above selection?
a. noise
b. not changing
c. moldy
d. unreal
4. What are researchers?
a. people who lose things
b. people who search for knowledge
c. creatures from Mars
d. students who dont study
Kim wants to drive her three kids and their two friends to the soccer game. The problem is that
her shiny new SUV only has room for five passengers including the driver.
Kim misses her old eight passengers SUV but shes still thankful that the new one gets much
better gas mileage.
5. Which of the following statements is false?
a. Kims new vehicle is not meant to carry six people.

b. Kims old SUV had seating for more passengers than the new one.
c. Kim wont be able to take her kids to the soccer game.
Karim had $500 dollars to invest. He was considering a number of options.
Id really like to buy gold bars with the money and hide them in a big hole in our yard, he
said.
Five hundred dollars wont buy much gold, his father pointed out. You could put all the
gold in your shoe and never notice that its there.
That takes all the fun out of it! Karim groaned. I just wont buy any gold at all!
When Karims father suggested that he deposit the money in his new savings account at the
local bank, Karim quietly stated, That could work.
6. What did karim want to buy?
a. new shoes
b. a small gold coin
c. gold bars
d. a used hamburger
7. From the selection we can tell that Karim _______.
a. will save his $500 at the local bank
b. might decide to put his money into his bank account
c. will put the cash under his pillow and wish for a tooth
d. does not trust banks
Scientists in Australia have discovered a planet that seems to be a solid diamond. They
estimate it to be about five times the size of Earth. The diamond planet is 4,000 light years away,
so dont plan on traveling there any time soon.
8. Which one of the following do you think scientists needed in order to make this discovery?
a. a microscope
b. a smartphone
c. a jewelery store
d. a radio telescope

BPA is a chemical that is put into plastics that are used as food containers. Unfortunately, some
of the BPA passes from the containers into the foods that they are meant to protect. When people
and animals eat those foods, BPA goes into their bodies.
There are studies that have found that BPA can increase our chances of getting a number of
serious diseases. Many food companies are concerned about that risk and are starting to use
containers that contain no BPA.
Thats good right? Not necessarily. Some scientists caution that the substitute chemicals being
used might turn out to be dangerous as well. They could possibly be even worse!
9. According to this article, BPA _______.
a. is used to make food taste better
b. leaks into food
c. means Better Plastic Articles

d. makes us strong
10. Food companies are starting to _______.
a. tell people not to worry about BPA
b. pretend that they dont use BPA in their containers
c. charge more for BPA
d. use containers that do not contain BPA
11. Some of the new food containers _______.
a. might have chemicals that are dangerous
b. look more colorful
c. leak all over shelves
d. have extra BPA at no additional charge
12. The final paragraph of the article makes the point that _______.
a. its best to just stop eating
b. BPA might really be good for us
c. change does not always mean improvement
d. there is no such thing as a safe food container
FoxNews.com reports that Dr. Richard B. Hoover, an astrobiologist at NASA, believes
that he has found the fossils of bacteria in meteorites. In other words, he claims to have found
traces of life from outer space.
Not surprisingly, his claim is controversial; many scientists do not accept that Dr. Hoover
has come to the correct conclusion from what he has observed. Therefore, he has invited over
5,000 scientists to review his work and to publish their comments.
14. Bacteria are a _______.
a. group of scientists
b. place where meteors come from
c. kind of restaurant
d. form of life
15. When something is controversial, people _______.
a. get sick from it
b. believe it is ancient and extremely rare
c. have strong disagreements about it
d. brush their teeth with it
16. Dr. Hoover seems confident that his research will be proven correct because _______.
a. he is named after a vacuum cleaner
b. he has invited many scientists to look closely at his work
c. he works for NASA
d. he gets a rash when he touches meteorites
17. Based on the reading selection, which statement is true?

a. No one believes that Dr. Hoover has made an important discovery.

b. Astrobiologists are smarter than other scientists.
c. Dr. Hoover believes he has found fossils of bacteria.
d. Dr. Hoover did his work without using a microscope.
Scientists have known for a long time that vitamin D is essential for humans. If children
have a vitamin D or calcium deficiency, they can develop rickets, a softening of the bones. New
studies are showing that people of all ages need vitamin D to help them fight off diseases by
keeping their immune systems strong.
18. The main idea of this paragraph is that vitamin D _______.
a. is found in milk
b. has been studied by scientists
c. is no secret
d. is important for good health
19. If something is essential, it is _______.
a. harmful
b. expensive
c. dreadful
d. needed
20. When you have a deficiency of something, you _______.
a. have all you need
b. do not have enough
c. look like an onion
d. are rich
Our bodies can make vitamin D when our skin is exposed to sunlight. However, its best to eat a
diet that is rich in the vitamin.
21. The remainder of the above incomplete paragraph probably goes on to _______. (Remember
that every paragraph should have a single main idea.)
a. say why vitamin C is also important
b. explain why you should brush your teeth after eating beetles
c. give some examples of foods that are rich in vitamin D
d. say which diseases might be prevented by vitamin D
22. Which statement is false?
a. Some foods contain vitamin D.
b. Our bodies can use sunlight to make vitamin D.
c. Some people dont have to get vitamin D from food.
d. If youre a child, you will definitely get rickets if you dont play in the sun.
Carsons older sister, Madison, is a very good student. She isnt satisfied to just get by in
school. Shes involved in extra activities including band and the Good Citizens Club.

23. Which statement is not supported by the paragraph. (It may or may not be factual.)
a. Music is part of Madisons school experience.
b. Madison is a straight A student.
c. Carson is younger than Madison.
d. Madison is a member of at least one club.
24. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
a. Madison was born before Carson.
b. Madison likes music.
c. Madison is a very good student.
d. Madison is cruel and unusual.
Almost every day after school, Madison and Carson have fun at the local winter sports
facility. Carson glides down the mountainside without ever losing his balance. Madison has a
different style. She often soars into the air, lands in various twisted positions, and waits for her
snowboard to join her on the ground.
25. From this paragraph, we can conclude that _______
a. Carson prefers skiing to snowboarding.
b. Madison and Carson do not live in Florida.
c. Madison is as graceful as a swan.
d. It never snows in Vermont.
26. The selection informs us that _______
a. Madison doesnt like winter sports because she always falls.
b. Carson owns a plane.
c. Madison loves tennis.
d. Both Carson and Madison enjoy their time on the snowy slopes.
Luke is very competitive and loves to win when he plays sports. Kyler doesnt take sports
all that seriously. So when their tennis singles match was over, it was no surprise that both boys
were in a good mood, especially Luke.
27. Which statement is most likely true?
a. Luke won the match.
b. Kyler won the match.
c. The game was rained out.
d. Kyler was given a new truck.
Leslies main playlist has forty rock songs, fifteen rap songs, and one country song. It also
contains twelve classical instrumentals.
28. Which statement is probably NOT true.
a. Leslie likes music.
b. Leslies favorite music is country.
c. Leslie likes rock better than rap.
d. Leslie listens to a wide range of music.
I think youll like your present, Scott. Youll still be able to use it for at least the next
couple of months before the weather gets too warm. It can be a lot of fun, especially if you take a

lesson or two first. Remember, people are often injured by using these things if they dont know
what theyre doing.
29. Scotts new present is a _______.
a. rifle
b. tennis racquet
c. snow shovel
d. snowboard
Brad put a load of clothes into the washing machine. An hour later, he unloaded the damp
clothes and put them into the dryer. Later, he unloaded the clothes and carried them upstairs in a
basket. To his dismay, Brad noticed that the load of laundry just didnt smell nearly as fresh as
usual.
30. One of the following is the reason why. Which one is it?
a. Brad forgot to turn on the washing machine.
b. Brad wasnt paid to do the laundry.
c. Brad had forgotten to put detergent into the machine.
d. The radio didnt work.
As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the young
deer stood frozen, making it almost impossible for the hikers to see her.
31. In the above passage, the word frozen means _______.
a. very cold
b. visible
c. not moving
d. not melted
Christmas is a time when Dad reverts to his childhood. I really think he looks forward to
Santas visit more than any other member of the family. Mom says that hell always be a child
during this season.
32. What does reverts mean in the above passage?
a. stands up straight
b. peeks at presents
c. drinks too much egg nog
d. goes back to being what he was
Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling
into our planet.
34. To divert is to _______.
a. change the direction of
b. look for really high waves
c. jump into a dry river

d. look through a telescope

A wonderful 98 year old woman is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts
for the troops. What a selfless person she is!
35. A selfless woman _______.
a. is selfish
b. has no name
c. likes to wear scarves
d. cares more about others than herself.

Texting Trolls
Well, it happened once again. Tremor Troll had another crush. This time it was the new girl in class, Tina Troll.
Tremor was very shy and reluctant to actually talk to a girl. How can I introduce myself to her? he asked his close
friend, Trogmire Troll.
Send her a nice text message, Trogmire suggested. I can get her number from her friend, Tammy Troll.
Tremor had gotten his first cell phone just two days earlier so this would be the perfect time to enter the world of
texting. Great idea! Tremor said, I can think all day in school about what Ill say.
The boys got together after school and Tremor was ready. Ill say, Hi, Im Tremor, he told his friend.
Trogmire entered Tinas number for Tremor and quickly typed and sent the message for him. It seemed like forever to
Tremor, but in less than a minute a response triggered a musical tone from his phone.
She sent me an answer! Tremor gasped, shaking all over.
Trogmire, who considered himself to be a cell phone expert, said, No, she sent you a reply!
Tremor stared at the screen with a confused look. This is hard to read, he groaned.
Thats because we texters use all kinds of shortcuts to make typing go faster, Trogmire explained. Here, let me
translate for you. It says, Tremor, you are ugly and you smell bad too.
Did she really say that? Tremor asked.
Yes, she really did, Trogmire replied.
Tremor jumped up and shouted, This is the happiest day of my life!
And so, Tremor Troll and Tina Troll became good friends. But as things often go, true romance did not blossom.
Tremors crushes were always fleeting and Tina Troll was more interested in her hobby, collecting rare bed bugs, than in
having a serious relationship.
However, Tremor Trolls love of texting had been born and went on and on and on.

36. If you are reluctant to do something, you are _______.

a. in a rush to do it
b. not very willing to do it
c. very pushy
d. crazy
37. For how long had Tremor owned a cell phone?
a. about a year
b. never
c. less than a week
d. about two months
38. How much time did Tremor plan to spend on creating a message?
a. about the length of one school day

b. thirteen years
c. less time than it takes to blink
d. a little more than two days
40. Trogmire was proud of his _______.
a. athletic ability
b. lack of interest in texting
c. buttermilk pancakes
d. knowledge about cell phones
41. This experience led Tremor to _______.
a. marry Tina
b. hate bugs
c. love texting
d. order pizza by phone
44. In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The
Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined
and brave group of settlers.
A daunting task is one that would _______ someone.
a. tickle
b. amuse
c. lose or misplace
d. frighten or intimidate
45. The original Pilgrims called themselves the Saints and referred to others who joined with
them for the voyage as the Strangers.
In this context, original means _______.
a. one of a kind
b. first
c. humorous
c. musical
46. The Saints and Strangers argued about how they would live in the New World. After much
discussion, they came together and signed the Mayflower Compact.
The Compact was _______.
a. a container for makeup
b. a small item
c. a machine used for mashing corn
d. an agreement
47. When the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts, they were fearful that the Native
Americans would attack them. However, the people that they encountered, the Wampanoag

Indians, were a peaceful and generous tribe.

To encounter, is to _______.
a. meet
b. note how many
c. fight
d. exchange text messages
48. I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will
be an incentive for them to work harder.
What is the meaning of incentive? __________.
a. a reason to do something
b. a small amount of money
c. a tax
d. a good job
49. Most of America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage. Only men could
vote in the United states until 1920.
What is suffrage ?
a. something that causes physical pain
b. an early flag
c. skirts that did not cover ankles
d. the right to vote
50. Some people are sure that the new health care law will mean better care for everyone. Others
argue that the law will mean less care and longer waiting lines for those who need to see doctors.
It's a controversy that will not go away soon.
A controversy is something that people _______.
a. have strong disagreements over
b. blow their noses into
c. need to pay for a visit to a doctor
d. eat with sweet candy
51. Removing seeds from cotton plants was a slow job until Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin.
What is a cotton gin?
a. a drink
b. a book
c. a machine
d. a cloth
Feathers and Gas

The BBC is reporting that Harry Potter is responsible for the dwindling number of wild owls in

India. One of the reasons that owls are being trapped and sold as pets is that parents are buying
them as gifts for their kids who are fans of the fictional wizard. As you may already know, Harry
has his own pet owl, Hedwig.
52. What does dwindling mean?
a. having feathers
b. becoming less
c. flying
d. appearing in movies
53. Many children in India want owls _______.
a. as pets
b. to become extinct
c. as a special food item
d. to use their feathers in hats
57. From the above selection, we can see that _______.
a. Everyone loves Harry Potter movies
b. Owls dont taste as good as chickens
c. People want to wipe out owls
d. being popular can be harmful

Volvo is building a car that will use gasoline without burning it. CNet Car Tech reports that
Volvo will use a fuel cell that converts the hydrogen in gasoline into electricity to run the
vehicles electric motor when the battery is low. The plug-in hybrid will go farther on the same
amount of fuel because regular gasoline engines waste much of the fuels energy as heat.
58. To fill this car with fuel, _______.
a. youll have to find a station that sells hydrogen
b. youll be able to go to any regular gas station
c. you must plug it in overnight
d. you only need to add water
59. What does converts mean?
a. frightens
b. burns
c. loses
d. changes

60. Emir rarely rides to school each morning. He could take the school bus but prefers to walk
the two miles from his home to school. He believes that the walk wakes him up and improves his
learning throughout the day.
a. Emir always rides the bus home at the end of the school day.

b. Emir never rides the bus to school.

c. Emir values learning.
d. Emir is usually late for school.
61. Remember, Maria, Mrs. Russo said, youre very allergic to chocolate. Please dont eat any
chocolate candy at the Halloween party!
Three hours later, Maria was home from the party with a terrible stomach ache. I promise you,
Mom, Maria groaned, Ill always do what you say from now on.
a. Maria got into a fight at the party.
b. Maria ate chocolate at the party.
c. Maria ate no chocolate at the party.
d. Maria embarrassed herself by singing at the party.
62. In another week, well be turning our clocks back one hour. Then it will be almost dark by
the time most of us get home from school. It will seem as if we suddenly have less daylight each
day. Of course, people arent actually changing the behavior of the sun or the earth by messing
with their clocks.
a. Our planet has to spin faster when we reset our clocks.
b. Its clear that turning our clocks back will help prevent global warming.
c. If according to our clocks, the sun sets an hour earlier, it will also rise an hour earlier.
d. The earth will actually rotate at a slower rate when we turn back the clocks.
63. Every time I give my cat a plate of tuna, he ignores it. Every time I give him a plate of
salmon, he quickly eats it all. When I feed him beef, he eats a little bit of it, but doesnt seem to
love it.
a. Cats prefer salmon over tuna.
b. I give my cat more than one kind of food.
c. My cat likes tuna better than beef.
d. My cat wont eat fish.
64. No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being
made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet
connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.
If something is ubiquitous, __________.
a. it is fuzzy and will bite you
b. it is everywhere
c. it costs too much money
d. it causes rashes
65. Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
In the above context, what does rash mean?
a. an itchy skin condition
b. funny

c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese

d. with little thought or consideration
66. Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him.
Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a
while?
What does bashing mean in the above selection?
a. hitting hard with a heavy tool
b. going to too many expensive parties
c. speaking or writing harshly about
d. voting for a different candidate
67. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
What does esteemed mean?
a. held over boiling water
b. very old
c. unable to chew gum
d. greatly admired
68. Acting is all about honesty. If you can fake that, you've got it made.

George Burns

Burns was _______.

A. saying that he is honest
B. angry about what actors do
C. a fake
D. making a joke
69. If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

Benjamin Franklin

This means that _______.

A. you should think before you act
B. avoid fast horses
C. do whatever you feel like doing
D. let someone else drive
70. You must do the things you think you cannot do.

Eleanor Roosevelt

This means that _______.

A. we should fool ourselves
B. we are confused
C. we can't do all that much
D. we're capable of doing more than we realize
71. Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives.
Reagan wanted to _______.
A. have government solve all our problems
B. limit the power of government

Ronald Reagan

C. shrink the military

D. eliminate all governments
72. You aren't learning anything when you're talking.

Lyndon B. Johnson

This means that it's important to _______.

A. talk louder
B. teach
C. help others.
D. listen to others
73. A teacher is someone who talks in our sleep.

Alfred E. Neuman

The point of this quote is that _______.

A. students dream about going to school
B. students don't pay attention in school
C. homework is relaxing
D. teachers shouldn't disturb students' naps
74. A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read.

Mark Twain

Twain is saying that _______.

A. reading isn't necessary
B. reading ability is nothing if it isn't used
C. he is a great author
D. you should learn how to read
75. Too bad SpongeBob isn't here to enjoy SpongeBob not being here.

Squidward

Squidward actually means that _______.

A. he misses SpongeBob
B. he likes SpongeBob's visits
C. he enjoys SpongBob's absense
D. he enjoys television
76. Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.
Winston Churchill
Churchill really meant this because he was not a _______.
A. smoker
B. leader
C. farmer
D. quitter
78. An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching.

Mohandas Gandhi

Which statement or quote is similar to the above quote?

A. The pen is mightier than the sword. Edward Bulwer-Lytton
B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Practice makes perfect.
D. Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage. Theodore Roosevelt
Do you want to keep up with the latest research and discoveries in science? There are
many good websites that you can visit to make that easy.

One great site is called Science News for Kids. This site reports science news covering a
wide range of subjects. The articles are written with the interests and educational experience of
younger readers in mind, but adults will find this site suitable for them as well.
79. The author believes that adults _______
a. won't understand a site for kids.
b. will find Science News for Kids useful.
c. don't like science as much as kids.
Another wonderful site, one that I check out every day, is called Science Daily. The site is
constantly updated with news, often about exciting findings that change how we look at the
world and the universe. Whether it's newly unearthed discoveries about creatures that have been
extinct for millions of years or the latest advances in cures for human diseases, you'll find it
at Science Daily.
80. What does daily mean?
a. never at night
b. only for scientists
c. every day
81. What does unearthed mean in the paragraph?
a. dug up
b. from another planet
c. shot into space
These sites post stories as they become news and also archive all the past articles. That
way you can enter a search term and find articles on just about anything related to science that
they've ever published.
82. What does archive (AR-kive) mean?
a. a nest in a boat
b read carefully
c. keep in a safe place
83.Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I
have my doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just have to take his
word for it.
If a statement is plausible, __________.
a. you must always believe it
b. you should never believe it
c. it's hard to understand because it makes no sense
d. it's believable enough to possibly be true
84. If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke in no time at all!
Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?
a. reduce
b. follow
c. behind
d. buy

85. No word must ever leak out about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation in
order to succeed.
Which word is a synonym of "clandestine"?
a. family
b. useful
c. dangerous
d. secret
86. Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the
infection's attempt to spread.
What does inhibit mean?
a. live in a certain place
b. block or slow down
c. itch or burn
d. help to do something important
87. Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. He was able to continue playing within seconds
and had no trouble winning the match.
When you describe an event as transient, you are saying that __________.
a. it sounds like a train
b. it is quite harmful
c. it helps you win
d. it doesn't last long
88 . Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute over which radio station to play at work. It would
be so much simpler if they both liked the same kind of music.
A dispute is a __________.
a. musical instrument
b. choice of music
c. discovery
d. disagreement
89. When they heard the good news about the courts decision, the angry crowd cheered and then
began to disperse. It looks like everyone is going home, one reporter stated.
Which would be the opposite of disperse?
a. come together
b. smile
c. fly like a bird
d. sing
90. Its a wonder to me how anyone can still be undecided about this election. These two
candidates are certainly distinct. Each would lead our nation in opposite directions.

What does distinct mean?

a. needing a bath
b. dishonest
c. clearly different
d. about the same age
91. Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. We have such an extensive selection of
cars, he said, so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!
The word extensive means __________.
a. costing a lot of money
b. large amount
c. having no color
d. not enough
92. Friendship is a priceless thing. If Chris put a price, or conditions, on her friendship, its no
longer priceless. In fact, its not real friendship at all!
If something is priceless, __________.
a. it has a missing tag
b. it has no value
c. it has great value
d. it is made out of rice
93. The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the
story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again?
A fabrication is __________.
a. made of cloth
b. full of long words
c. funny
d. fake
94. The reporter insisted that the letter he used was authentic. He said that he had shown it to
many experts before he used it in his story.
When something is authentic, its __________.
a. genuine, or real
b. carefully written
c. full of tasty worms
d. very old
95. In 1975, Governor James promised to do something about the high taxes in our state. She
didnt present a tax cut bill to lawmakers until 1985. It took her a decade to keep her promise,
but better late than never.
How long is a decade?

a. 75 years
b. 85 years
c. a century
d. 10 years
Marsha is really an introvert. When I took her to Jasons party, she sat in a corner without
speaking to anyone. All she did was eat most of the snacks. The only reason she hangs out with
me is because I never try to force her to be sociable. She would never forgive me if I introduced
her to anyone.
96. An introvert is usually _____.
a. friendly
b. hungry
c. unclean
d. shy
Sunshine said, Amber, why are you making such a big deal about Roberts hair? Yes, he did dye
it purple. It is rather unusual for a guy to have purple hair. On the other hand, its not exactly
going to change the course of world history. Its really quite a trivial matter.
97. What does trivial mean?
a. strange
b. unimportant
c. disgusting
d. dangerous

98. Murphy Mole is the protagonist in the new novel by Trent Troll. Murphy must stop Oscar Rat
and Shrimpy Shark from enslaving the inhabitants of Lazy Woods Park. He risks his life in a
series of events that lead to a final battle between good and evil.
What is a protagonist?
a. the main character of a story
b. an animal that lives underground
c. someone whose first and last names start with the same letter
d. someone with bad body odor
99. I just cant beat Paula when we play chess! Every time I make a move that should lead me to
victory, she makes a better move that thwarts my plan.
If you thwart a robbery, you __________.
a. commit a crime
b. stop a crime from happening
c. imagine a theft
d. give warts to a thief
100. Dont feel stupid. Yes, you thought this worthless replica was a valuable work of art. But it
even fooled a lot of experts. It certainly looked like the real thing!
A replica is __________.

a. a dishonest act
b. something ugly
c. anything that has no value
d. a copy