Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Jacques reached the front of the line, where a midshipman was signing on men. He asked each man only a few questions, turning none of his prospects away. Apparently, the Orion was in need of hands-in a hurry. Jacques briefly answered a question about his work skills, and the midshipman nodded his approval. Jacques could join the crew of the Orion. "Sign your name or your mark here, " the midshipman said, pointing to a spot in a record book.
Which important detail should be included in a summary of this paragraph?
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• The midshipman asked Jacques to sign his name.
• Jacques joined the crew of the Orion.
• The midshipman approved of jacques.
• Jacques answered questions.
The important detail that should be included in a summary of this paragraph is that Jacques joined the crew of the Orion.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
It was way past her bedtime, but Trishna could not put the book down. The suspense was building, and she had to find out what happened to the girl who was lost in the forest. Luckily Trishna was a night owl, so she had no problem staying up until the book was finished.
What is the meaning of the metaphor in this paragraph?
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• Trishna is compared to a night owl to show that they both have excellent hearing and sight.
• Trishna is compared to a night owl to show that they both can stay awake all night long.
• Trishna is compared to a night owl because both Trishna and the night owl are extremely intelligent.
• Trishna is compared to a night owl because both Trishna and the night owl prefer to spend time alone.