Read this introduction to a book.

In outer space, mysterious entities called black holes seem up to no good.

From the headlines, you’d think black holes were beasts with endless appetites, lying in wait for the next meal. By some reports they are “runaway,” out-of-control “predators” that “feed” on galaxies, only to “belch” and “spit out” what they don’t eat. . . . In short, they have a nasty reputation for being monsters “gone mad.”

But you know what?

A black hole isn’t a monster. It’s not even alive. . . . It has no dark, destructive desires. . . .

A black hole is NOT a hole—at least not the kind you can dig in the ground or poke your finger through. . . .

If a black hole is not a hole, then what in the universe is it?

–A Black Hole Is Not a Hole,
Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano

Based on this introduction, what is the main topic of this book?

Black holes are mysterious objects in space.
Black holes need to be studied further.
Black holes are correctly portrayed in headlines.
Black holes have often been described inaccurately.

Match the term to its description.an elder masquerading as an1. agbalailancestral spirit2. egwugwuan evil spirit which constantlyreincarnates itself in the wombmurder or manslaughter3. ochu4. ogbanjea woman or a man without a title

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Read this passage: many manufacturers prefer plastic as a material for containers because it can be molded into many shapes. but plastic is not very strong. it must be fused with glass or steel for strength. it is also not very durable. even the strongest plastic can break under enough pressure. the biggest disadvantage to using plastic is that it does not decompose. while plastic can be recycled, doing so is tedious and difficult. while it may be more expensive and difficult to work with, aluminum is a much stronger building material with far greater tensile strength. it conducts electricity because it is metal. best of all, aluminum is very easy to recycle. even if it is thrown away, it decomposes much more quickly than most manufacturing materials. how does the compare-and-contrast organizational pattern of the passage support the author's purpose? a. the passage gradually leads up to the point about decomposition to inform the reader about the importance of recycling plastics. b. the passage lists the advantages and disadvantages of each material to make a case for the use of plastic and not aluminum in containers. c. the passage begins with a description of plastic's problems in order to call attention to the good qualities of aluminum. d. the passage shows the superiority of aluminum in order to make a case for the production of stronger plastics.