Read the following story summary:
A woman inherits an old mansion that has not been lived
in for 100 years. The first night, she hears mysterious
noises coming from the attic. Upon waking, she sees that
everything that was on the floor the previous night is now
stuck to the ceiling. She decides to investigate further.
Which possible outcome is most clearly determined by the story's setting?
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A. The woman will learn that she has extremely vivid dreams.
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B. The woman will find a supernatural explanation for the events.
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C. The woman will sell the house to another family.
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D. The woman will never be allowed to leave the house.

Read the passage. the dust bowl during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states was named the “dust bowl.” over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end. which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true? this paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence. there are not enough details to support the main idea. this paragraph’s main idea is implied. this paragraph does not express a main idea.