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

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

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.

50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about the Timber Culture Act of 1873? (A) It especially helped farmers with large holdings of land. (B) It was most important to farmers living in states that had plenty of trees. (C) The majority of farmers did not benefit significantly from it. (D) The majority of farmers did not need the extra 160 acres it provided.

1. What does the passage mainly discuss? (A) The planned development of Seattle's public park system (B) The organization of the Seattle city government (C) The history of the OImsted Brothers architectural firm (D) The design and building of the University of Washington campus

2. The word "engaged" in line 2 is closest in meaning to (A) trained (B) hired (C) described (D) evaluated

3. The word "subsequent" in line 8 is closest in meaning to (A) complicated (B) alternate (C) later (D) detailed

4. Which of the following statements about parks does NOT reflect the views of the Olmsted Brothers firm? (A) They should be planted with trees that grow locally. (B) They should provide a quiet, restful environment. (C) They should be protected by limiting the number of visitors from the community. (D) They should be designed to conform to the topography of the area.