civilization by examining its pottery?
(A) Its food preferences
(A) Its developmental stage
(C) Its geographic location
(D) Its population
26. The word "functional" in line 7 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
(A) Useful
(B) Strong
(C) Inexpensive
(D) Original
27. The word "basic’’ in line 9 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
(A) Familiar
(B) Fundamental
(C) Versatile
(D) Dirty
28. According to the passage, how do most North American potters today get the
clay they need?
(A) They buy it.
(B) They make it.
(C) They dig it from the earth.
(D)They barter for it.
29. It can be inferred from the passage that clay is processed commercially in order to
(A) make it dry more evenly
(B) remove hard substances
(C) prevent glaze from sticking