27. The word "maintain" in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) improve
(B) monitor
(C) preserve
(D) restore

23. In line 4, the word "others" refers to (A) advantages (B) advocates (C) organic foods (D) products

24. The "welcome development" mentioned in line 6 is an increase in (A) interest in food safety and nutritional quality of the typical North American diet (B) the nutritional quality of the typical North American diet (C) the amount of healthy food grown in North America (D) the number of consumers in North America

25. According to the first paragraph, which of the following is true about the term "organic foods"? (A) It is accepted by most nutritionists. (B) It has been used only in recent years. (C) It has no fixed meaning. (D) It is seldom used by consumers.

26. The word "unsubstantiated" in line 15 is closest in meaning to (A) unbelievable (B) uncontested (C) unpopular (D) unverified

28. The author implies that there is cause for concern if consumers with limited incomes buy organic foods instead of conventionally grown foods because (A) organic foods can be more expensive but are often no better than conventionally grown foods (B) many organic foods are actually less nutritious than similar conventionally grown foods (C) conventionally grown foods are more readily available than organic foods (D) too many farmers will stop using conventional methods to grow food crops.

29. According to the last paragraph, consumers who believe that organic foods are better than conventionally grown foods are often (A) careless (B) mistaken (C) thrifty (D) wealthy

30. What is the author's attitude toward the claims made by advocates of health foods? (A) Very enthusiastic (B) Somewhat favorable (C) Neutral (D) Skeptical

31. What does the passage many discuss? (A) The origins of theater (B) The role of ritual in modern dance (C) The importance of storytelling (D) The variety of early religious activities.

32. The word "they" in line 4 refers to (A) seasonal changes (B) natural forces (C) theories (D) human beings

33. What aspect of drama does the author discuss in the first paragraph? (A) The reason drams is often unpredictable (B) The seasons in which dramas were performed (C) The connection between myths and dramatic plots (D) The importance of costumes in early drama