Which is NOT given as a reason for a new city?

a. Wars.

b. Random events.

c. Trade.

d. Politics.

 

5. "Congenial" in the first paragraph means

a. on the coast.

b. on a river.

c. near an army camp.

d. none of these.

 

The article suggests that English cities of military origin

a. can be found from their locations.

b. can be found from their names.

c. are more common than other cities.

d. always end with end with -cester.

 

There are no songs about Washington because

a. the city has little character.

b. it is too modern.

c. it is the national capital.

d. songwriters don't like politics.

 

This article is mainly about

a. geography.

b. history.

c. music.

d. rivers.

 

THE SHRINKING LAKE