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An introductory sentence for a brief summary of the passage is provided below. Complete the summary by selecting three answer choices that express the most important ideas in the passage. In each blank, write the letter of one of your choices.The establishment of the Spanish Main provided rich targets for pirates and privateers, often with government encouragement.•______ •______ •______ a. Pizarro’s men abducted King Atahualpa in 1529.b. By issuing letters of marque, the kings of England gave their approval of raids on Spanish ships.c. Piracy in the South China Sea was also a problem at this time.d. Pirates who worked for the English crown were known as buccaneers.e. Sailing under a letter of marque, a privateer could steal property in the king’s name.f. Eventually, the English crown was embarrassed by the behavior of its privateers and canceled the letters of marque.

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Why do people in some countries not react negatively to corruption?___

A. because they feel it cannot be avoided
B. because they want reform
C. because almost everyone in the government is corrupt
D. because they have paid money to gain influence

What effect might a small scandal have in a country where government corruption is not typical?___

A. It could make someone very popular.
B. It could cause a politician to become cynical.
C. It could cost a lot of money.
D. It could cause a government official to lose his or her position.

42. ___

A. Pulling and pushing motions.
B. Throwing motions.
C. Natural downward or upward motions.
D. Planetary motions.

50. ___

A. To keep train engines cool.
B. To preserve perishable food.
C. To store ice while it was being transported.
D. To lift blocks of ice from frozen lakes and ponds.

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