Read the story and answer the questions. "Jeremy, how do you manage to do it?" asked Don. "What are you talking about, Don?" Jeremy responded with a confused look on his face. "Don't play dumb," responded Don. "I'm talking about how you always seem to get the highest grade in every class. I mean, no one but you got higher than a 92 on the science test Mrs. Sellers just gave us back." Don was feeling rather upset because he had gotten a 75 on his science test while Jeremy had received a 99. Even worse, Jeremy had told him that he had not studied for the test. "Well, I actually do a lot of things," responded Jeremy. "Don't just sit there silently, spill the beans, and fill me in," demanded Don. "I'm tired of studying for hours at a time only to get C's and B's. I want to start getting A's like you." "Okay," said Jeremy. "Here's my secret ... I pay attention in class, and I take good notes. That's really all there is to it." "But I do the same thing," insisted Don. "Do you?" Jeremy said with a knowing look on his face. "I seem to remember looking over at your desk in history class the other day only to see you with your head on it. You even started snoring at one point." "Oh, yeah. Right. I had forgotten about that," said Don. "But that was only one time." "And don't forget how, in math and English class yesterday, you were listening to music instead of taking notes," Jeremy continued. "Er " responded Don. "Look, Don. It's really simple. If you take notes in class, pay attention, and then review your notes at home later the same night, you will be able to remember practically everything. Assuming you do that, you won't have to study the night before a test, but still do well," stated Jeremy. "I don't know," said Don with a skeptical look. "It just seems strange to me? "Try my way for a week and see what happens," said Jeremy. "I'll even lend you my notes ... but only if you don't fall asleep and don't listen to music in class anymore." "It's a deal," said Don with a smile. Question 27: What would be the best title for the story? A. The best student at school B. The secret to Jeremy's success C. Two friends: Don and Jeremy D. Don and his school performance Question 28: Why is Don in a bad mood? A. His teacher yelled at him for sleeping in class. B. He cannot understand the class material. C. He forgot to study for his science test. D. He performed poorly on a recent test. Question 29: In paragraph 3, the phrase "play dumb" is closest in meaning to ______. A. act in a silly manner B. pretend not to know something C. forget how to speak D. make fun of someone Question 30: Based on the passage, what is probably true about Jeremy? A. He wants Don to do better than him in class. B. He is willing to tutor Don in some of his class. C. He doubts that Don tries as hard as he claims to. D. He is lying to Don when he says he does not study. Question 31: According to the passage, all of the following statements are true about Don EXCEPT ______. A. He fell asleep in his history class. B.He is displeased with his performance in science. C. He ignored the teacher in his math class. D. He got a low grade on his English test. Question 32: What does Jeremy tell Don to do? A. Study for several hours the night before a test B. Go over his notes at home every night C.Start reviewing three days before a test D. Ask his teachers how to get good study habits Question 33: The word "skeptical" is closest in meaning to ______. A. doubt B. fulamused C. confused D. understanding Question 34: What does the author imply about Don? A. He will develop better study habits than Jeremy. B. He is hoping to go to a good college. C. He intends to follow Jeremy's advice. D. He prefers playing sports to studying.