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Part A

Why does the author mention these great men's names—"Washington, Humboldt, Torrey and Gray, Sir Joseph H*oker, and others"—in Paragraph 4?


Since all these people fought to save the redwoods, readers will want to save the redwoods, too.

The association of respected Americans with the redwoods increases the national significance of the trees.

The names of these historical figures rebuts the claim that no one cares about the redwoods.

The fact that these famous Americans have visited the redwoods inspires readers to want to visit the redwoods.
Question 2
Part B

How does the idea developed in Part A influence the meaning of Paragraph 4?


A. It emphasizes the idea that the redwoods are a major attraction for the travel industry.


B. It refines the claim that Americans care more about the welfare of people than the preservation of the redwoods.


C. It supports the claim that Americans have a responsibility to protect the redwoods.


D. It develops the idea that the plight of the redwoods is less important than other issues.

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