11. This passage is mainly about
(A) North American birds
(B) Audubon’s route to success as a painter of birds
(C) The works that Audubon published
(D) Audubon’s preference for travel in natural habitats
12. The word “foremost” in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A) Prior
(B) Leading
(C) First
(D) Largest
13. In the second paragraph, the author mainly discusses
(A) How Audubon developed his painting style
(B) Audubon’s involvement in a mercantile business
(C) Where Audubon went on his excursions
(D) Audubon’s unsuccessful business practices
14. The word “mode” in line 9 could best be replaced by
(A) Method
(B) Vogue
(C) Average
(D) Trend
15. Audubon decided not to continue to pursue business when
(A) He was injured in an accident at a grist mill.
(B) He decided to study art in France.
(C) He was put in prison because he owed money.
(D) He made enough money from his paintings.
16. The word “pursue” in line 13 is closest in meaning to
(A) Imagine
(B) Share
(C) Follow
(D) Deny
17. According to the passage, Audubon’s paintings
(A) Were realistic portrayals
(B) Used only black, white, and gray
(C) Were done in oils
(D) Depicted birds in cages
18. The word “support” in line 15 could best be replaced by
(A) Tolerate
(B) Provide for
(C) Side with
(D) Fight for
19. It can be inferred from the passage that after 1839 Audubon
(A) Unsuccessfully tried to develop new businesses
(B) Continued to be supported by his wife
(C) Traveled to Europe
(D) Became wealthy