Inference answerkey

:Correct answer

No, because phylogenetics assumes that physical traits and characteristics are not the only
objective and reliable markers in the study of species relatedness

:Explanation

The scientist studied relatedness based on the fossil record of physical traits. He would not
agree with the notion that phylogenetics may better explain relatedness via genetic factors.
.The rest of the choices are incorrect because they are not supported by the passage

:Correct answer

the couple will be married

:Explanation

Everything in the final two paragraphs indicates that the two characters are in love and
delighted with each other. In this state, it is reasonable to expect that they will soon be
.married

:Correct answer

is a proud man

:Explanation

Mr. Darcy evidently made snap judgments about Elizabeth the first time he met her. He
believed himself to be too good, and good looking, for her. Then, when he changed his mind,
he felt embarrassed to have to tell his friends that he had been wrong. Thus, he is a proud
.man
 :Correct answer

himself to be in a higher class than Elizabeth

:Explanation

Even after Mr. Darcy realizes that Elizabeth has some positive physical and mental qualities,
he notes that "her manners were not those of the fashionable world." This implies that he
.sees her as of a lower class than he is

:Correct answer

is highly critical of others

:Explanation

In this passage, the speaker insults their fellow humans in multiple ways. The speaker
believes they are mostly 'inconsistent,' and 'lack merit and sense.' Thus, the speaker is highly
.critical of others

:Correct answer

.The speaker is a harsh and outspoken judge of character

:Explanation

The speaker notes that they did not approve of their listener's behavior from the very first
moment that the two met. The speaker lists specific reasons for this disapproval, and then
asserts that they still and will dislike the listener. The speaker is, notably, sharing this
unfavorable opinion with the very person they dislike. Thus, the speaker is a harsh judge of
.character, and is outspoken (unafraid of offending others)

:Correct answer

Steam and hot water

:Explanation
The correct answer is that he would most likely use steam and hot water. He mentions in the
passage that heating by flues is wasteful of fuel. Because he has this opinion, he would most
likely not use heating by flues. He never mentions wood or brick walls as a heating method,
.and he never says anything to suggest that he would not heat his greenhouse