1. What is the main topic of the passage? (A) the Bengal tiger
(B) international boycotts
(C) endangered species
(D) problems with industrialization
2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "alarming" in line 6? (A) dangerous
(B) serious
(C) gripping
(D) distressing
3. Which of the following could best replace the word "case" as used in line 6? (A) act
(B) situation
(C) contrast
(D) trade
4. The word "poachers" as used in line 7 could be best replaced by which of the following? (A) illegal hunters
(B) enterprising researchers
(C) concerned scientists
(D) trained hunters
5. The word "callousness" in line 9 could best be replaced by which of the following? (A) indirectness
(B) independence
(C) incompetence
(D) insensitivity