Read the following excerpt from a speech by a national leader. Today we are at war. The seriousness of this situation
cannot be overstated. We are in danger, and events are
uncertain. Recently the enemy has been prevailing, as
evidenced by their victories last week. But I can assure you
with the faith only an American can have that we will
prevail. The world depends on us to provide inspiration to
them, and we have never let them down.
Based on the word choices in this excerpt, which of the following does the
speaker most likely assume about his audience?
A. They are largely an American audience.
OB. They dispute his understanding of the nature of the events.

C. They are unfamiliar with the events mentioned.
D. They feel optimistic about the future.

Read the excerpt from "object lesson, part 2." "no sign of the original envelope? " "no." "i found two boys with bills — in each case a single, too. david strager and joey buell. no envelope." louise's brows met. ellery glanced up at the clock. 9: 07. he strolled over to her. "don't show them you're worried. there's nothing to worry about. we have twenty-eight minutes." he raised his voice, smiling. which statement explains the inference ellery makes and why he makes it? he infers that miss carpenter thinks they are not going to find the thief because he sees her facial expression. he infers that it will take twenty-eight more minutes to find the missing money because that is all the time he has. he infers that the original envelope will not be found because neither david strager nor joey buell has it. he infers that david strager and joey buell took the money because they each have a dollar bill.