1. What is the central idea of this passage sometimes, history is sadness? A We are all responsible for improving national
security and helping to prevent future disasters.
B It is important to make sure one's friends and
family members are safe following a tragic
event.
C Tragic events will always be a part of history, but
the pain that they cause may lessen over time.
D The World Trade Center was an icon of New
York and a symbol of American values before it
was destroyed

Which words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dant? s entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dant? s was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on. 1. air 2. opening 3. mephitic 4. cavern 5. pure 6. atmosphere