Desert tortoises are designed to thrive in their environment. their front legs are flat like paddles, which them dig. they make burrows to sleep in and for protection. their back legs are short and sturdy to them
evenly distribute their body weight and walk in sand.

an inference that can be made from this paragraph is that desert tortoises have natural enemies that they must hide
from. which response provides the most effective support for this inference?

a. desert tortoises are designed to thrive in their environment.

b. desert tortoises make burrows to sleep in and for protection.

c. desert tortoises have front legs that are flat like paddles.

d. desert tortoises can walk in sand because of their legs.

Sister carrie, chapter ii theodore dreiser how does the author prepare readers for the last full paragraph of this passage? a) the author introduces carrie by showing readers the similarities between carrie and her sister, who is married to a hardworking man. b) the author introduces carrie as the jealous sibling of minnie, who works hard to make carrie feel welcome without upsetting her own marital balance. c) the author introduces carrie as an observant and young woman who notices the routine of her sister and brother-in-law, with whom she is staying. d) the author introduces carrie as a rather selfish and naive young woman who accepts the hospitality of her sister and brother-in-law until she can find a job in the city.