10 SCORE (Number correcti VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT: Mastery Test 3 space provided, the letter of the best meaning Using conte for each italicized word. xt clues for help, write, in the . It's a good idea for married couples to discuss their plans in case of each other's demise (di-miz"). For example, do they wish to be b or cremated? A. death B. success c. desire to divorce D. concern 2. The press assailed (o-sld') the mayor for giving large city construction jobs to his brother-in-law's firm. c. attacked D. fined A. searched for B. paid _ 3. One tenet (nT) of Islam is that its followers should not drink alcohol. c. teaching A. answer B, prediction 4. Toddlers are naturally inquisitive (in-kwiz'i-tiv). Because they are so interested in their surroundings, they are eager to explore everything B. clumsy A. unreliable c. curious D. tired 5. After x-rays were discovered in 1895, there were some preposterous (pri-ps'tar-as) reactions. For example, London merchants sold x-ray- A. logical proof underwear. c. dangerous D. delayed B. ridiculous 6. The foolish defendant waived (wvd) his right to an attorney and instead spoke for himself in court. A. depended upon B. greeted c. wrote D. gave up (Continues on next page) 49