What is all this talk of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be wondering why the media has featured it, but in fact, the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge. Let's get oriented with some background on cicadas. What is a cicada? A typical definition will at least tell you that the cicada is a large, loud insect with long transparent wings, mostly found in warm countries. A more detailed response might also inform you that cicadas have short antennae and wide-set eyes that jut out, with delicate, translucent wings - and that not only is the cicada loud, but few creatures make a louder sound. In fact, it is male cicadas that are the noisy ones, to the tune of 80 to 100 decibels, which is like the roar of a loud engine. This is because male cicadas make a strident, high buzzing by vibrating two membranes on their abdomen called tymbals, effectively turning its body into a kind of echo chamber or drum. Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing, though they respond with a clicking sound when they are ready to mate. Although there are several species of cicada, mating typically takes place in trees whereafter the female deposits the eggs into the bark. When the eggs hatch, the larval cicadas, called nymphs, drop to the ground and burrow. They then live as nymphs for most of their lives over 6 feet underground, with both male and female cicadas dying within weeks of their emergence from the soil. This is particularly true for North American cicadas, especially the Magiccodo, or periodical cicadas, which regularly... Which of the following perspectives can be inferred from the passage?

A. A historical Japanese military document outlining how to damage enemy morale

B. A brochure about women's contributions to the U.S. war effort

C. A personal memoir from an injured naval officer who fought in the Pacific theater

D. A newspaper clipping from The Honolulu Star-Bulletin in 1944

A. Humpback whales travel in waters near Washington.

B. This particular humpback whale has never been seen previously by the author.

C. Cameras and harpoons are both ways of hunting humpback whales

D. Humpback whale populations are finally recovering after nearly being wiped out.

A. Eleanor Roosevelt did not enjoy giving oral speeches to troops.

B. Eleanor Roosevelt hand-wrote notes to every troop's family.

C. Eleanor Roosevelt became First Lady before the war in the Pacific ended.

D. Eleanor Roosevelt was present during most battles in Asia during WWII.