Read the passages. passage one coral reefs that are falling apart are only one problem affecting ocean environment. skeletons of dead coral animals make up coral reefs. because living corals do not thrive without sun, they attach to the top of the reef. without specific amounts of light, temperature, and oxygen, the coral reef cannot continue to support life. if the problems of erosion and pollution continue, there will not be a suitable home for sea life. passage two thousands of fish would not have anywhere to live without coral reefs. beautiful white, sandy beaches would not exist without any reef. there is nowhere that is better for diving because of the brilliant and beautiful marine life that lives among the reefs. but only a few parks have been established to protect the fragile environment of coral reefs. which of the following is not true about the two passages? both authors suggest that coral reefs are fragile. both authors state that coral reefs are threatened. both authors suggest that something must be done to save the reefs. both authors state that coral reefs are polluting the ocean floor.

Read the excerpts from part 3 of "an occurrence at owl creek bridge." a rising sheet of water curved over him, fell down upon him, blinded him, strangled him! the cannon had taken a hand in the game. as he shook his head free from the commotion of the smitten water he heard the deflected shot humming through the air ahead, and in an instant it was cracking and smashing the branches in the forest beyond. *** a whiz and rattle of grapeshot among the branches high above his head roused him from his dream. the baffled cannoneer had fired him a random farewell. he sprang to his feet, rushed up the sloping bank, and plunged into the forest. *** as he is about to clasp her he feels a stunning blow upon the back of the neck; a blinding white light blazes all about him with a sound like the shock of a cannon—then all is darkness and silence! what function does the motif of the cannon serve throughout the story? the cannon continually pushes farquhar to continue his journey through his dream and back to reality. the cannon encourages farquhar to investigate whether his escape was a dream or reality. the cannon reminds farquhar that time is subjective and encourages him to move quickly in order to reach his home. the cannon represents farquhar’s romantic dream that he escaped his execution and will return home.