43. The word "formidable" in line 12 is closest in meaning to
(A) obvious
(B) predictable
(C) difficult
(D) manageable

39. Why does the author mention "dead insects" in line 23 ? (A) To compare the social behaviors of ants with those of other insects (B) To emphasize the dangers that all insects encounter (C) To argue the superiority of ants over other insects (D) To indicate a behavior that is common among various kinds of ants

40. Which of the following terms is defined in the passage? (A) pheromones (line 2) (B) colony integrity (lines 11-12) (C) mass migrations (line 14) (D) private messages (lines 18-19)

41. Which aspect of the Homestead Act of 1862 does the passage mainly discuss? (A) How it transformed the western United States into a place of small farms (B) Why it was an improvement over previous attempts at land reform (C) Why it did not achieve its aim to provide land for small farmers (D) How it failed in the largely treeless states of Kansas, Nebraska, and the Dakotas

42. An amendment added to the Homestead Act of 1862 specified that (A) five years of residence was required for landownership (B) husbands and wives could not file separate claims (C) the price of 160 acres of land was $1,000 (D) land could not be resold for a profit

44. It can be inferred that the "safety valve" in line 13 refers to (A) a new kind of machinery (B) an alternative for urban workers (C) an area in a factory (D) a procedure designed to protect workers

45. The word "intent" in line 15 is closest in meaning to (A) purpose (B) power (C) effect (D) invention

46. According to the passage, why did the government pass the Timber Culture Act of 1873 ? (A) To make larger tracts of land available to small farmers (B) To settle Kansas, Nebraska, and the Dakotas (C) To encourage land speculation west of the Mississippi (D) To increase the variety of trees growing in the western states

47. The word "they"in line 23 refers to (A) larger holdings (B) individuals (C) 160 acres (D) trees

48. According to the passage, how many of the farmers who settled land under the Timber Culture Act of 1873 received final title to the property? (A) Fewer than 25% (B) More than 160 (C) 10% per year (D) 245,000

49. The passage mentions all of the following as reasons the Homestead Act of 1862 did not achieve its aims EXCEPT: (A) Most landless Americans could not afford the necessary tools and provisions. (B) Industrial workers lacked the necessary fanning skills. (C) The farms were too large for single families to operate successfully. (D) Homesteaders usually came from areas relatively close to the frontier.