The word outgrowth in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A.separation
B.contest
C.contradiction
D.product
It can be inferred from paragraph 4 that
A.New York had a well-equipped fire department
B.fire fighters rescued everyone the ninth floor
C.the women on the window ledges did not escape
D.several workers took the stairs to the sixth floor
__ there is something else to discuss, I will declare the meeting closed.
A.As
B.Though
C.Unless
D.While
The tree was cut ______.
A.down
B.in
C.off
D.out
According to the passage, how did many workers on the top floor manage to escape the fire?
A.On the fire escape
B.On the elevator
C.On ladders
D.On ropes
The question "How do you feel?" seems to be suitable when asked of ______.
A.a man walking in the street
B.a friend who has fallen ill
C.a person having lost a close friend
D.a stranger who looks worried